The Cradle Will Rock by David Kaufman

Many of Blitzstein’s melodic tunes are plunked out on the piano by several of the players at various points. But the fault is not only due to Doyle’s direction: what’s missing from Bli…

Theatre Review: ‘Arcadia’ at Lumina Studio Theatre by Peter Orvetti

Tom Stoppard’s 1993 play “Arcadia” is a complex work of ideas, and Lumina Studio Theatre’s student ensemble set itself an ambitious task in taking it on for a just-ended weekend run …

Theatre Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by John Dignam

“Stark, raving sane.” This phrase (uttered by “The Player” in Act 2) is an apt descriptor of Fells Point Corner Theatre’s current production of Tom Stoppard’s most acclaimed work…

Review: ‘As You Like It’ by Brave Spirits Theatre by David Siegel

Ah, Shakespeare’s As You Like It–the ultimate romantic comedy about people trying to find their way to love in a bewildering world; a world that seems to have no rules, or rules that are…

Review: Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center opens with some pomp, much circumstance by George Varga

The La Jolla Music Society's new $82 million performing arts center opened Friday, with a star-studded lineup and very big expectations.

“Kill the Debbie Downers!” Links Russia, Chaos, & US, at Shotgun, Berkeley by Evelyn Arevalo

Streaming Now, April 2020, at: youtube.com Millennial Notes Mark Jackson & Beth Wilmurt Wake Our Need for Change by Evelyn Arevalo ‘Kill the Debbie Downers! Kill Them! Kill Them! Kill …

COME FROM AWAY's Creators Discuss Details of Upcoming Film Adaptation by Stephanie Wild

Come From Away's creators, husband and wife duo Irene Sankoff and David Hein, recently chatted with The Daily Beast, where they revealed some new details about the upcoming film.

VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Four Casts Perform the Show's Finale by Stage Tube

Come From Away now has four separate companies performing across the world - Broadway, Toronto, London, and the North American Tour. To celebrate the show's second anniversary on Broadway, t…

Review Roundup: MARIE, DANCING STILL in Seattle - What Do the Critics Think? by Review Roundups

5th Avenue Theatre's production of Marie, Dancing Still officially opened last night, April 5. The show is written by Tony Award-winning authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Ragtime, Onc…

Ballet Des Moines – Executive Director by Artsjournal

Reporting to and working closely with the board of directors, the Executive Director (ED), in partnership with the Artistic Director, will be responsible for the overall success and creative…

Theatre News: KEN LUDWIG’S A COMEDY OF TENORS COMES TO OLNEY THEATRE CENTER by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

Broadway Veteran John Tracey Egan stars in the production! Olney Theatre Center continues its record-breaking 81st season with Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors on the Mainstage, running Apr…

Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey into ‘The Jungle’ at Curran in SF by Karen D'souza

'The Jungle' at S.F.'s The Curran uses a unique sense of immediacy and immersion to bring theatregoers inside an infamous French refugee camp.

Kopernikus is more requiem for science than an opera by John Terauds - Special To The Star

Against the Grain produces great staging of a strange opera.

Iconoclastic Dance of Israel: A Review of Gauthier Dance’s “Mega Israel” at the Harris Theater of Music and Dance by Alyssa Motter

A mixed-repertoire bill from three Israeli choreographers does not disappoint.

Observer Effect: A Review of Mad Shak’s Of Whales, Time, and Your Last Attempt to Reach Me by Sharon Hoyer

Get to Know Broadway’s Noah Weisberg, Who Is Bringing Willy Wonka to Life Across America (Exclusive) | 10 Fun Facts, Broadway, Exclusive, Noah Weisb

The Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is currently touring around the country and Noah Weisberg is the actor bringing the role of Willy Wonka to life!

Anthony Rapp says Yul Brynner could be ‘pretty nasty,’ punched him in stomach backstage at The King and I by Nick Romano

Watch the full episode of Couch Surfing streaming now on PeopleTV.com, or download the PeopleTV app on your favorite device. Boy, does Anthony Rapp have some stories about his early days …

Go-for-broke performances drive Sarah Burgess’s Dry Powder by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

More than a glimpse at the inner workings of leveraged buyout schemes, production offers a vantage on the mentality of those whose world is defined by them.

BWW Exclusive: Meet Broadway Couple Jenny Jules and Ralph Brown! by Monroe George

What would you do if, upon walking in on your first date, you saw your date as a sixty-year-old woman Would you turn and run, or would you tell her you saw your future The Ferryman's Ralph B…

I Carry Your Heart Opens by Barry Gordin

New York premiere of I Carry Your Heat by Georgette Kelly at 59E59 Theaters April 4, 2019:  59E59 Theaters is thrilled to present the New York premiere of I Carry Your Heart, a moving dr…

FIRST LISTEN: Jeremy Jordan Sings 'Her Embrace' From New Musical IN THE LIGHT by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld recently announced that a reading of the new musical, In the Light, is coming soon, starring Jeremy Jordan, Teal Wicks and Bobby Conte Thornton. Get a first listen to the show'…

OKLAHOMA's Mallory Portnoy Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night Tomorrow! by Linnae Medeiros

Oh, what a beautiful day because Mallory Portnoy, who plays Gertie in the new Broadway revival of Oklahoma, is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for the show's opening night tomorr…

'That was mega': A trio of dances from Israel in Gauthier's Chicago debut at the Harris by Lauren Warnecke

A timeline of Western dance history usually starts in France, with the royal courts of Louis XIV, the Sun King. Russia is a key stakeholder, credited with the classical aesthetic which broug…

Review: Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis, Stephen Joseph Theatre by Hannah Hobson

Review: Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis, Stephen Joseph Theatre4.0Overall ScoreIt’s safe to say that that Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis is exactly as bizarre as it’s prosaic ti…

It's showtime! Get the first look at the Broadway-bound Beetlejuice musical by Jessica Derschowitz

Director Alex Timbers tells EW about the new musical based on the beloved Tim Burton film, with Alex Brightman in the title role

WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” — Coming of Age Cauldron by Peg Aloi

The series presents plausible, relatable social situations within a weird, dark, quasi-magical framework. The post WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” — Coming of Age Cauld…

Celebrate 6 Years of Kinky Boots With Videos of Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Wayne Brady, Brendon Urie, David Cook, and More by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper opened in April 2013 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

8 Broadway Shows That Transformed Their Theaters by Nathan Skethway

Not every production contains their set within the bounds of the stage.

How Does the Cast of Broadway’s Oklahoma! Describe This Latest Revival? by Ruthie Fierberg

Ali Stroker, Damon Daunno, and more company members capture Oklahoma! in two words.

The Actors Fund’s New Rehab Resource for Artists and More by Dan Meyer

With a new short-term rehab center, The Fund offers recovery services to performing arts professionals and New Jersey neighbors.

‘Will bring a big smile to your face’: CLUB TROPICANA – Touring ★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Club Tropicana will bring a big smile to your face, give you the feel-good-factor and make you feel young once again. Its not an award worthy musical but is certainly good fun and like a sum…

Steve Earle by NPR

Steve Earle, singer/songwriter, joins us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

The Diary of One Who Disappeared Review: Beautiful, Creepy and Darkly Staged by Ivo van Hove by Jonathan Mandell

There’s beauty in the suffering that comes from longing. That message comes through clearly in “Diary of One Who Disappeared.” Everything else is elliptical in the production of this h…

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Creators Discuss Their Hopes For a Musical Adaptation by BroadwayWorld

Recently, the creators of the hit television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, chatted with Deadline about the longstanding rumor that a musical version of th…

Review: Tony’s Last Tapes, Omnibus Theatre by Hilary Webb

Review: Tony's Last Tapes, Omnibus Theatre3.0starsI’ve often wondered what politician, writer and diarist Tony Benn would make of the UK’s current political crisis (or crises). Read betw…

Essential Arts: L.A.’s Gay Men’s Chorus, once a safe space, now ‘in a world of hurt’ by Carolina A. Miranda

The dramas of King Lear, the Gay Men’s Chorus and LACMA. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, with the week’s essential art news: A brazenly busy 'Lear' Thea…

Call Answered: Bill Alverson: "Coach Charming" + "Insatiable" on Netflix by Adam Rothenberg

Bill Alverson, also known as “Coach Charming” is truly an inspiration. As a successful lawyer, Bill already had a great career. After coaching one client for a beauty pageant, word quick…

A Look at the Opening Night of The Cradle Will Rock at Classic Stage Company by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway revival of Marc Blitzstein’s musical, directed by Tony winner John Doyle, opened April 3.

BWW TV: OKLAHOMA! Cast Picks Their Favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein! by BroadwayWorld TV

Richard Rodgers and OscarHammerstein wrote some of Broadway's most beloved musicals throughout their seventeen-year partnership. From South Pacific to State Fair, Carousel to Cinderella, the…

‘King Lear’: Critics crown ‘powerful’ Glenda Jackson, frown on ‘haphazard’ production by David Buchanan

After her Tony Awards coronation last season for Edward Albee’s “Three Tall Women,” Glenda Jackson could have rested on her laurels. Instead, she returns to the Broadway stage this sea…

Theatre Review: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at Adventure Theatre MTC by Kelsey Casselbury

The willy nilly silly old bear is back in “Winnie the Pooh,” a charming one-hour production that’s tailor-made for children at Adventure Theatre MTC. The musical runs through May 26, 2…

Go Inside Opening Night of Sincerely, Oscar Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical tribute to legendary lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II opened at Theatre Row April 4.

Slow Burn’s 9 to 5 Carries A Little Extra Spin In #metoo Era by Bill Hirschman

When the 9 to 5 bowed in 1980 , the movie about women rebelling against being taken advantage of was downright funny, even if the injustice and sexism it depicted was universally acknowledge…

'True West' reflects playwright Sam Shepard's vision of the American West by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis Actors' Studio presents the play, ranked among Shepard’s finest achievements.

San Jose students give new meaning to ‘trashy poetry’ by Sal Pizarro

Inspirational verses written by the 20 student winners of the "Litter-ature" competition are being installed on 500 trash cans in the city.

‘A compelling pair of lead performances’: CRY HAVOC – Park Theatre by Ian Foster

Cry Havoc tackles a powerfully emotive subject and with James El-Sharawy and Marc Antolin, Pamela Schermann’s production finds a compelling pair of lead performances.

Oklahoma! Star Damon Daunno on Leveling Up in a Classic Role and Strumming His Way to Broadway by Eric King

Rebecca Naomi Jones and Damon Daunno in Oklahoma! (Photo: Little Fang)As Curly McLain in director Daniel Fish's newly reimagined Oklahoma!, Damon Daunno does double duty as an actor and guit…

Review: Mouthpiece, Soho Theatre by Farah Najib

Review: Mouthpiece, Soho Theatre5.0starsIt’s a question that playwrights and theatre-makers everywhere are constantly considering (and if not, they should be): do I have the right to tell …

Felder’s new show reflects his love for Debussy, Paris by Anne Gelhaus

Hershey Felder has been familiar with the works of Claude Debussy since childhood, but that familiarity hasn’t bred contempt. On the contrary, the actor/pianist says, “I approach Debussy…

Go Inside the Amas Musical Theatre 50th Anniversary Benefit Gala by Nathan Skethway

The April 1 gala's honorees included Harry Belafonte, Shelly Berger, Sharleen Cooper Cohen, and Donna Trinkoff.

See Andrea Martin, Bonnie Milligan, and More Visit Off-Broadway's Smart Blonde by Nathan Skethway

The play about Judy Holliday continues through April 13 at 59E59 Theaters.

‘Marie, Dancing Still,’ at 5th Avenue Theatre, needs work before heading to Broadway by Misha Berson

The A-list talent involved in "Marie, Dancing Still" have fashioned a sincere, attractive, overtly sentimental musical that is admirably performed and satisfies in some ways. But it leans to…

A Look at Every Marquee of the 2018-2019 Broadway Season by Marc J. Franklin

Flip through photos of all the marquees, including recent, current, and upcoming Broadway shows.

BWW's On This Day - April 6, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

On the Sells-Floto Circus by Trav S.D.

Having had many an occasion to refer to this organization, and having done posts on many of its rival concerns, today a brief look at the Sells-Floto Circus. Like all the big American circus…

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Cast of LES MISERABLES on PBS - Javert by BroadwayWorld

We're counting down to Les Miserables on PBS In today's feature, meet Javert Andrew Davies' six-part drama adaptation of Victor Hugo's 19th century classic will delve deep into the many laye…

Theater Review: “The Haunted Life”– The Lyricism of Jack Kerouac’s Formative Years by Jay Atkinson

It’s Shakespeare in Lowell --the stage piled with ghostly corpses, the heroes all dead, the young bard in mourning. The post Theater Review: “The Haunted Life”– The Lyricism of Jack …

On the Prolific Milburn Morante by Trav S.D.

San Francisco born Milburn Morante (sometimes rendered Moranti, 1887-1964) started out in vaudeville with his brother Al and father Joe as one of The Three Morantes. Morante’s first known …

Folger Shakespeare Library Celebrates Shakespeare’s Birthday with Annual Open House Celebration by News Desk

The Folger Shakespeare Library will host its annual open house and Shakespeare birthday celebration on Sunday, April 14 beginning at 12 pm. This free, family-friendly event throws open the d…

Are you recital ready?

Believe it or not, recital will be here before we know it. It’s certainly an exciting time of year, as you teach and drill choreography, have your students try on costumes, hold photo day …

How the Beetlejuice musical conjured Burton and beyond to haunt Broadway by Jessica Derschowitz

For a story about dead people, Beetlejuice has never felt so lively. Tim Burton’s 1988 supernatural comedy has been reincarnated as a new Broadway musical (opening April 25) with Tony nomi…

Tony’s Last Tape Q&A video and photos: What would Tony Benn have thought of Brexit, Corbyn & this play about him? by Terri Paddock

This past Wednesday (3 April 2019) would have been Tony Benn’s 94th birthday. Great celebratory timing for the return of Tony’s Last Tape, the one-man play celebrating the Labour firebr…

Jed Prouty: Keeping Up with the Joneses by Trav S.D.

A few words on familiar character actor Jed Prouty (Clarence Gordon Prouty, 1879-1956). A Boston native, Prouty broke into vaudeville and stock theatre as a teenager. There is a Jed Prouty I…

Crucible or Patchwork Quilt?—What the Constitution Means to Me by Jk Clarke

            by Samuel L. Leiter   A few months ago, I asked my friend Richard, house manager of Second Stage’s Helen Hayes Theater, what was next on the venue’s agenda. When he an…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Little Miss Sunshine at Arcola Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This musical adaptation of the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine is playing at the Arcola Theatre before embarking on a UK tour.

“Helen” Delves into Illusions of Beauty & War, at Yugen, S.F. by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Ellen McLaughlin Mixes Intriguing Ideas & Stately Soliloquies   by Rachel Norby Ellen McLaughlin’s modern adaptation of Euripides’ “Helen” boasts poignant messa…

1000 Doors to a world of creativity in Bendigo by Arts Review

A dynamic new art experience has been unveiled in Bendigo to complement the Australian-exclusive exhibition Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits.  1000 Doors – an all-ages art ins…

Parrtjima – A Festival in Light set to dazzle visitors in Australia’s Red Centre by Arts Review

Featuring a heady mix of acclaimed musical acts, new lighting installations and interactive artworks, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light is set to dazzle visitors in Australia’s Red Centre …

On the Couch with Jeff Green by Arts Review

Who is Jeff Green? I’m a British comedian living in St Kilda who is celebrating my 23rd Comedy Festival. I began my working life as a Chemical Engineer and took the step to be comedian at …

The Last Five Years by Arts Review

Jamie and Catherine’s relationship is in a tail spin, but it’s also on the up and up: one character goes forward temporally while the other goes back. We follow Jamie on his journey from…

The Week in Arts: The Criterion Channel, Charlotte Gainsbourg and ‘Queens of Mystery’ by The New York Times

A classic movie streaming service arrives; a singer tours in Brooklyn; and Acorn TV debuts a new series.

‘Bronx Tale’ sings familiar, rewarding tune by Jed Gottlieb

The show promotes itself as “Jersey Boys” meets “West Side Story.” Stir in a classic gangster movie, triangulate the three, and you get pretty close to the feel of a “A Bronx Tale.…

Communicating Your Directing Vision Through the Senses by Kerry Hishon

So you’ve selected the show you are producing this year and you have come up with an incredible vision for the show. This is going to be awesome! Obviously, you want your students to share…

The Club by Arts Review

The women behind independent Adelaide theatre company isthisyours? will radically reinvent The Club – one of David Williamson’s most famous plays this April as part of State Theatre Comp…

WENDY KNOX STAGES THE CRADLE WILL ROCK at FRANK THEATRE, MINNEAPOLIS by Kit Bix

Although "Cradle" directs its vitriol first and foremost to the greed and venality of those ruthless industrialists, it aims to offer broader points, not least how systematic corruption lead…

A handsome revival of Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls at the National Theatre, London

Katherine Kingsley excels in fantasy dinner party drama

Julia Jacklin explores the silence between the lines at the Electric Brixton, London

The Australian singer impressed with a show that was full of meaningful pauses

Can You Guess These Musicals From Only Their Character Names? by Nathan Skethway

Test your knowledge of musical theatre characters both old and new with this challenging quiz.

Maggie Smith Returns to London Stage April 6 in Christopher Hampton’s A German Life by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Kent directs the solo play based on the life of Brunhilde Pomsel.

John Glover Leads American Premiere of New Play All Our Children Beginning April 6 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner stars in the acclaimed Stephen Unwin play Off-Broadway.