Keegan Theatre announces its 2019-2020 season. Four of the seven shows are Washington area debuts by Tim Treanor

A world premiere from a local actor/playwright, a co-production, an old favorite, two musicals, and two stories about, or almost about, actual events make up Keegan Theatre’s 2019-2020 sea…

Lady in the Dark by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

MasterVoices performed a beautifully sung and played rendition of the legendary 1941 musical "Lady in The Dark" as part of New York City Center’s 75th Anniversary Season for three sold-out…

Congratulations To The Choreographers This Season! by Corine Cohen

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Death of a Salesman, Young Vic review - new-minted revival of a masterpiece by Heather Neill

Arthur Miller's tragedy from an African-American viewpoint The Young Vic, a welcoming theatre with a culturally diverse audience, has been home to memorable Miller revivals before, notably I…

🍸 I thought I would die but I didn’t by Theater With A Twist

Off-Off Broadway at The Tank (312 W. 36th Street), NYC. So grateful that NYC provides off-off Broadway theaters such as The Tank, providing talented, new

Anne Hathaway suffers major wardrobe malfunction just before ‘Late Show’ appearance by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

The show must go on. Anne Hathaway lived that lesson the hard way after her pants split before an appearance on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."        

Kristen Bell's 'Momsplaining' is back and this time it's a hilarious look at animal 'queens' by Usa Today, Amy Haneline, Usa Today

Kristen Bell is back to explain motherhood in a video series for the 'Ellen' show. This time she gives a porcupine an ultrasound.        

Billy Joel turns 70: His life in pictures by Usa Today, Usa Today

Billy Joel has been entertaining fans since the '60s. The "Piano Man" turns 70 on May 9, 2019. His life in pictures:        

Theatre Review: ‘Songs I Never Get To Sing’ at Bethesda Little Theatre by Kristin Franco

I think every performer has a song that they wished they could sing in performance, but there’s something that takes it out of your reach. In Bethesda Little Theatre’s latest cabaret sho…

‘All Is True’ Review: Regret Is the Thing, as Shakespeare Comes Home by Jeannette Catsoulis

Kenneth Branagh’s fond, partly fictional portrait of William Shakespeare’s retirement is a soapy tale of family secrets and festering resentments.

Will Smith brings own fun-loving Genie to new "Aladdin"

Hollywood star Will Smith was reluctant at first to play Genie in the live-action remake of Disney's "Aladdin" as it meant following in the big footsteps of late comedian Robin Williams who …

What happens when an all-star trio gets interrupted by the couple arguing in the front row by Rick Schultz

Violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Jeremy Denk were set to grapple with Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2 on Wednesday night at the Soraya in Northridge. The great 1944…

How one Kwame Brathwaite photo captures the ’60s ‘Black Is Beautiful’ movement by Makeda Easter

It was the summer of 1963 when photographer Kwame Brathwaite captured a protest over Wigs Parisian, a white-owned wig shop that opened on Harlem’s 125th Street near the Apollo Theater. One…

After two Oscars and and two Emmys, Dianne Wiest finds meaning in Beckett by Charles McNulty

“I just want to do Beckett’s ‘Happy Days’ over and over again,” Dianne Wiest declared between nibbles of a poached egg. “I don’t want to do anything else, because nothing else …

Theatre Review: ‘Love’s Labor’s Lost’ at Folger Theatre by Elle Marie Sullivan

4 men. 3 years. No women. Only studying and fasting. This is the start of William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labor’s Lost.” What ensues is a wildly outrageous comedy unlike any of Shake…

VIDEO: The Muny Shares Another Sneak Peek Of Its Latest Upgrades! by Stage Tube

The Muny announced continues its multi-million-dollar stage renovation. Get a peek inside some of the structural and technological enhancements to St. Louis' famous outdoor venue below

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 10, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: McClure and Baldwin to Lead “Mrs. Doubtfire” Reading, Stars in the Alley Today, Adam Gwon Musical to RTC! [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fri…

Theater Time Review: "BLKS" by Joseph Cervelli

Plenty of laughs but more fitting for a cable sitcom series.

Sneak Peak @ The Prompter by Barry Gordin

The Prompter begins performances on May 28th  at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.  A behind the scenes peak at Bay Street Theaters upcoming production of The Prompter.Photography: Barr…

“It Made Me Feel Like I’d Arrived.” by Mo Brady

by Kenny Francoeur Justin Prescott (Photo by Jacob Smith Studios) …

‘Supremacy’ at Exit Theatre in SF blends superheros with Black Lives Matter by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Jason Mendez's new play "Supremacy" explores Black Lives Matters within a framework borrowed from superhero comics.

Luzia: A Waking Dream of Mexico **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 10, 2019: Talking about Mexico, and building the wall, Cirque du Soleil’s new show, Luzia (A Waking Dream of Mexico) at Citifield, suggests intentionally or n…

Managing Director – Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Artsjournal

Woolly Mammoth invites applicants and nominations for this leadership position at one of the field’s leading regional companies. The next Managing Director will join Artistic Director Mari…

Americans Are Finally Reading More Translated Translation — Aren’t They? by Artsjournal1

Yes, there are some literary stars here whose books come to U.S. readers in translation — Karl Ove Knausgaard, Stieg Larsson, Elena Ferrante — but the number of books published in Englis…

Should You Be Afraid Of AI? First Let’s Pin Down What It Is… by Artsjournal

The conversation about AI is full of confusion, misinformation, and people talking past each other — in large part because we use the word “AI” to refer to so many things. So here’s …

Nurit Karlin, 80, The New Yorker’s Master Of The Wordless Cartoon by Artsjournal1

“[She] drew whimsical but thoughtful cartoons: an office worker sitting in what is actually one of his desk’s drawers; a lumberjack peering at a heart pierced by an arrow carved inside t…

Scientists Are Exploring An Ancient Country North Of England That Was Submerged The Last Time The Seas Rose by Artsjournal

The ancient country, known as Doggerland, which could once have had great plains with rich soils, formed an important land bridge between Britain and northern Europe. It was long believed to…

Onstage (And Partly Under It) With A Metropolitan Opera Prompter by Artsjournal1

“Before each performance Carol Isaac climbs into her little box from the orchestra pit and raises her seat just enough to be seen by the singers but not the audience.” It’s tight quart…

Survey Of UK Musicians With Disabilities: 70 Percent Hide Their Disability So They Can Work by Artsjournal

Seventy percent said they had kept their disability hidden because of worries it would damage a relationship with a venue, promoter or festival, while two thirds said they had to “compromi…

‘We Are In The Early Stages Of A New Filmmaking Revolution’ by Artsjournal1

“An array of rapidly developing technologies offer thrilling potential for the future of motion pictures – such as the rise of AR (augmented reality), AI (artificial intelligence) and th…

Where Does The Original End And The Copy Begin? (And Don’t Even Mention Fakes) by Artsjournal

It’s an issue, since the beginning of art. Where does one person’s art end and another’s begin. The lines are quite blurry… – Smithsonian

Maine Newspaper Prints Letter To The Editor Complaining About Opera Gala Attendees’ “Slovenliness.” Uproar Ensues. Then Paper Says Letter Was Fa by Artsjournal

So was it a troll? – Washington Post

In Ancient Times, Timekeeping Was Erratic. When We Figured It Out, It Revolutionized The World by Artsjournal

“In our own world, filled with ubiquitous date marks, it is easy to underestimate the sheer novelty, and so historical significance, of this mass year-marking. But, in the ancient world, t…

New Deal: Italian Galleries Won’t Have To Pay Artist Resale Royalties by Artsjournal

Primary market galleries in Italy no longer have to pay the artist’s resale right (ARR) when selling a work for the first time on behalf of an artist, meaning only works being resold are s…

Blunt Instrument: The Complexity Of Using Quotas To Drive Equity by Artsjournal

“In the future, 50/50 ideologies fade to dust because they are too narrow, too binary and mistake equality for equity or justice. To paraphrase political activist Angela Davis, equality is…

Off-Broadway Review: “BLKS” in the Newman Mills Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space by David Roberts

Poet-playwright Aziza Barnes puts many ingredients into their script blender to whip up a “comedic look” at the lives of Octavia (Paige Gilbert), Imani (Alfie Fuller), and June (Antoinet…

SONG, DANCE AND POLITICS by Clive Hirschhorn

The Prom and Tootsie are among the highlights on offer for anyone visiting the Great White Way.

Obituary: Ruth Beckford, legendary dancer, choreographer by Brenda Payton

Beckford toured with the acclaimed dancer/choreographer Katharine Dunham when she was just 17. She started the Ruth Beckford African Haitian Dance Company, taught Dunham technique at her dan…

Definition Theatre's 'EthiopianAmerica' really captures immigrant, teenage lives as they are lived by Chris Jones

The children of immigrants long have written plays and novels about what it’s like to be a first-generation American, trying to build a life in a new country under the watchful eyes of for…

Production Management Jobs, Talent Rep Workshops, Internships, More in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds, 5/9 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 592019 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland: the nominations in full by Thom Dibdin

My Left/Right Foot – the Musical leads the nominations for this year’s Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland with six nods. Seventeen

STORY FOR ANOTHER TIME by Joe Dziemianowicz

Despite great songs, this revival of an old story is full of missteps.

Are Off Broadway Shows Redeemed or Ruined on Broadway? by Jonathan Mandell

Ten of the 34 shows that opened on Broadway during the 2018-2019 season began life Off-Broadway.  I was struck  by how sharply different my reactions were to seeing the Off-Broadway and Br…

A First Look at The Firm in London by Marc J. Franklin

The return engagement of Roy Williams’ drama, directed by Denis Lawson, is set to open at Hampstead Downstairs May 14.

Dave Bova Dies: Broadway’s ‘Be More Chill’ Hair, Wig & Makeup Designer Was 41 by Greg Evans

Dave Bova, whose hair, wig and makeup designs for productions including Be More Chill and 2017’s Sunset Boulevard and M. Butterfly brought a distinctive visual panache to Broadway over the…

Backstage at Hadestown with Eva Noblezada, Episode 1: Welcome! by Broadway.com

Welcome to hell! Hang out backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre with Hadestown star Eva Noblezada as she kicks off a new Broadway.com vlog!

Waitress Tour Star Desi Oakley to Join Broadway's Chicago as Roxie Hart by Andy Lefkowitz

Fresh off of baking around the country as the original Jenna in the national tour of Waitress, multi-talented star Desi Oakley is headed into the long-running Broadway hit Chicago. Oakley wi…

Adam Gwon's Scotland, PA Musical Sets World Premiere with Roundabout by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of Scotland, PA, a new musical comedy based on the cult 2001 film, featuring an original score by celebrated composer Adam Gwon (…

Odds & Ends: Kristine Nielsen & Julie White to Host 2019 Drama League Awards & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Kristine Nielsen & Julie White to Host 2019 Drama League Awards Kristine Nielsen and Julie White, the newly Tony-nominated …

The Full Monty Reading Held with Stark Sands, Debra Monk, Adam Chanler-Berat & More by Andy Lefkowitz

A slew of stage stars recently took part in an industry presentation of the 2001 Tony-nominated musical The Full Monty, producer Tom Kirdahy confirmed to Broadway.com. Tony nominee Leigh S…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Benjamin Walker of All My Sons by Broadway.com

Benjamin Walker stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his Tony nomination for All My Sons and more with Paul Wontorek.

A Look at York Theatre Company's Enter Laughing: The Musical by Nathan Skethway

Stuart Ross directs the return engagement at York Theatre Company.

BWW TV: Walk Through NETWORK's Complex Opening Scene! by BroadwayWorld TV

What goes into making a technically heavy Broadway scene happen Watch below as theProduction Stage Manager from Network walks us through the opening sequence

Broadway’s bloody ‘Gary’ is par for the corpse for this designer by Barbara Hoffman

Never mind where the bodies are buried: Let’s talk about the mountain of corpses onstage these days at the Booth Theatre. As soon as that blood-red curtain parts and theatergoers get a gan…

Black Rep's 'Nina Simone' focuses on singer and her songs by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Black Rep production offers insight into legendary performer and activist.

Review: In ‘Lockdown,’ a Prisoner Yearns to Rejoin the World by Laura Collins-Hughes

The play, a sort-of autobiographical story about an author and an inmate, includes a post-show “community conversation” about incarceration.

Chicago SummerDance is coming — here's the full 2019 lineup by Doug George

Cut a rug, hit the floor, dance like nobody's watching — never mind that you're on an open-air dance floor in downtown Chicago, surrounded by a gazillion people on a summer night in Grant …

Arden Theatre Company Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes two musicals by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

Heidi Schreck Wins 2018 Hull-Warriner Award by American Theatre Editors

The Dramatists Guild of America has selected Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' for the prize.

Get more from a visit to the Stratford Festival with fun, thought-provoking Forum events

Stark Sands, Debra Monk, Adam Chanler-Berat, More Took Part in a Private Reading of The Full Monty by Ryan McPhee

The David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical, about a group of steelworkers who turn to stripping, premiered in 2000.

Catfight erupts among theater critics over ‘Hadestown’ by Michael Riedel

Critics are always sniping at something, but the real fun begins when they start sniping at one another. The members of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle got into a heated exchange last w…

BWW Album Review: BE MORE CHILL (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Does Not Always Compute by David Clarke

With a slightly different cast and some changes to the music, it is no surprise that BE MORE CHILL's Broadway production was recorded for Ghostlight Records BE MORE CHILL Original Broadway C…

Lonny Price Will Direct Roundabout's Premiere of SCOTLAND, PA Musical by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO has just announced the world premiere of a new musical Scotland, PA, featuring a Book by Michael Mitnick and Music amp Lyrics by …

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To Live With Kelly and Ryan's Broadway Week! by Bww Contests

Get ready because BroadwayWorld is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to a taping of Live With Kelly and Ryan to see a performance from either Hadestown or Be More Chill during '…

BroadwayWorld Seeks Editorial Intern by BroadwayWorld

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

Watch the Intricate Stage and Camera Choreography That Goes Down Seconds Before Each Performance of Network by Ryan McPhee

The play continues its run at Broadway's Belasco Theatre.

Loss of Trianon Theatre squeezing South Bay arts groups by Sal Pizarro

Music and arts groups are scrambling to find a rental venues now that the downtown San Jose concert hall has been sold with plans to make it the new home for a South Bay church.

How to Get Away With Murder’s Behzad Dabu to Star in Put Your House in Order at La Jolla Playhouse by Adam Hetrick

The world premiere from Chicago-based playwright Ike Holter begins previews June 2.

‘Scotland, PA’ 2001 Cult Film Set For Off Broadway Musical Adaptation by Greg Evans

A new musical based on the 2001 cult film Scotland, PA will get its world premiere in September at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Off Broadway stage, the company announced today. Directe…

Adam Gwon's New Musical Scotland, PA to Premiere at Roundabout by Olivia Clement

The musical comedy, based on the 2001 Macbeth–inspired film, features a book by Michael Mitnick.

Fran Drescher Hints That THE NANNY Could be Headed to Broadway by Marika O'Hara

Fran Drescher, star of the hit TV show The Nanny, has hinted that there may be a musical or play of the series in the works. While attending the Endometriosis Foundation of America's Blossom…

Desi Oakley to Razzle Dazzle in CHICAGO as Roxie Hart by BroadwayWorld

Chicago announced today that actress Desi Oakley will join the Broadway production in the role of Roxie Hart for six weeks of performances at the Ambassador Theatre

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Warren Carlyle by BroadwayWorld TV

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theat…

Making a play about real people is always challenging — now imagine if it’s Bill and Hillary Clinton by Peter Marks

Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow and the other cast members talk about portraying the political power couple on Broadway.

Broadway Favorites Leslie Odom Jr., Megan Hilty, and Cheyenne Jackson to Perform with National Symphony Orchestra by BroadwayWorld

The Kennedy Center has announced its 2019-2020 season for the National Symphony Orchestra Pops. Tony Award winner and original Hamilton cast member Leslie Odom Jr. will lead NSO's annual Hol…

Daniel’s Husband by Steven Morris

The post Daniel’s Husband appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Theatre Review: ‘The Oresteia’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Kristen Waagner

What is justice? How can a killer be punished? Can murder ever be justified? Does violence ever end? These are the questions that Aeschylus asked in “The Oresteia,” his trilogy of traged…

The Ferryman's Tom Glynn-Carney Tapped for William S. Burroughs-Inspired Film by Olivia Clement

The Drama Desk Award nominee will star alongside Kristen Stewart and director Ben Foster in the upcoming movie.

A Thousand Splendid Suns review – comic fog clouds Hosseini drama by Arifa Akbar

Birmingham RepThis staging of the bestseller loses the story’s gut-wrenching power in a sea of lighthearted flourish Khaled Hosseini’s bestselling book The Kite Runner is about fathers, …

'Chicago' is back in Chicago, yet again, starring Eddie George — and it's strikingly good by Chris Jones

Most Broadway tours are like those old mimeograph machines: the more times they’re toured, duplicated and recast, the more the quality fades. So why is “Chicago the Musical” different?…

Rob McClure & Kate Baldwin to Lead Starry Readings of Mrs. Doubtfire Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed cast has been assembled for a pair of industry readings of the new musical version of Mrs. Doubtfire. Tony nominees Rob McClure (Beetlejuice) and Kate Baldwin (Superhero) wil…

Cynthia Erivo on The Color Purple Movie, Returning to Broadway & Her Live From Lincoln Center Concert by Lindsey Sullivan

Get ready for a Cynthia Erivo world takeover. The big-voiced Brit has a Live from Lincoln Center solo concert airing on PBS on May 10. "That night felt amazing! Now I get to relive it and sh…

What the Constitution Means to Me's Thursday Williams and Rosdely Ciprian on Dream Celebrity Guests & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Being a high school student is difficult enough with trying to balance homework, extracurricular activities and a social life, but for senior Thursday Williams and freshman Rosdely Ciprian, …

Society’s Chains That Bind: ‘Lockdown’ by Matthew Wexler

The new Off-Broadway play "Lockdown" takes an authentic, intimate and powerful look at the impact of long-term incarceration and the reality of what life inside prison is really like.. The p…

Desi Oakley to Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Ryan McPhee

The Waitress alum will play Roxie Hart in the long-running musical.

From London: Betrayal, Three Sisters, Top Girls Tops to Middling by David Finkle

Harold Pinter, Caryl Churchill receive smart revivals, Anton Chekhov not so much The post From London: Betrayal, Three Sisters, Top Girls Tops to Middling appeared first on New York Stage Re…

Human Beings First by Jackson Cline

By jackson cline Leslie Becker On a Tuesday afternoon 25 years…

Review: ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’ by City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Kendall Mostafavi

In this age of devices, the continuing evolution of man’s relationship with technology has been the subject of many studies and stories. Madeleine George’s play, The (curious case of the…

Pretty Woman Dance Captain Renée Marino Brings Showtunes to Your Abs by Playbill Staff

As part of her #PrettyStrongWomen exercise series, Marino and Pretty Woman star Samantha Barks show viewers how to squeeze in a quick abs workout to a track from the hit musical.

Smells Like Lean Spirit: A Review of The Undeniable Sound of Right Now at Raven Theatre by Amanda Finn

As corporate interests collude with self-interested politicians to rid our city of any remaining strains of legitimate regional music culture, Evanston-born playwright Laura Eason shows just…

Watch Oklahoma! Music Director Nathan Koci Perform 'Out of My Dreams,' Featuring the Instrument of Hope by Nathan Skethway

The performance marks the first time the instrument, a project of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting survivors, has been featured on Broadway.

Lisa Howard, Lee Slobotkin, and Jerad Bortz Tapped for Mary and Max Industry Concert by Adam Hetrick

They join a cast including Nick Adams, Lauren Elder, and Anthony Galde in the new Bobby Cronin-Crystal Skillman musical.

Patti LuPone Returns to the New York Philharmonic as Star of the 2019 Spring Gala by Robert Sandla

The gala evening celebrates LuPone's enduring relationship with the Philharmonic on May 16.

Review: ‘God of Carnage’ at Keegan Theatre by Amy Kotkin

Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning God of Carnage is a cautionary tale for modern times. Written in French and translated into English by Christopher Hampton, Reza’s razor-sharp black com…

Identity-check at NJ Rep: “Surfing My DNA” by Philip

Any time someone appears on stage in tap shoes, I’m all in. Jodi Long brings that footwear and more to “Surfing My DNA,” world-premiering through May 26 at New Jersey Repertory Company…

Oklahoma! Honors Parkland Students with Moving Encore Performance Featuring Instrument of Hope by Broadway.com

On May 8, the Tony-nominated revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! became the first Broadway show to feature the Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made with bullet casings, which has …

Rob McClure & Kate Baldwin Will Lead Reading of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Musical by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported last summer, Fox Stage Productions and Kevin McCollum plan to bring a musical version of MRS. DOUBTFIRE to Broadway Four-time Tony Award Winner Jerry Zaks will dire…

They Just Want to Sing with You! THE PROM Releases Vocal Selections by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway stage has always been a place for shows to push boundaries and address important issues facing society. From Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconicSouth Pacific, to the 90's smash hit…

VIDEO: See Lily Tomlin, Neil Patrick Harris, Billy Crystal in the STILL LAUGH IN: THE STARS CELEBRATE Trailer by Stage Tube

Join Lily Tomlin, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish, Ruth Buzzi, Billy Crystal and many more as Hollywood pays tribute to Rowan amp Martin's Laugh-In.

Oklahoma! Tony Nominee Daniel Kluger Takes on Seven Questions About Finding the Revival's Bluegrass Sound, Working with the R&H; Estate, & the

Oklahoma!'s Tony Award-nominated music arranger, orchestrator, and music supervisor Daniel Kluger talks about creating the all-new sound for this revival.

Review: A Con Man Without a Sting in ‘High Button Shoes’ by Ben Brantley

The last of this season’s Encores! musicals in concert, starring Michael Urie, resurrects a 1947 show that feels nostalgic for nostalgia.

Afro-Cuban artists’ stories emerge in Paul S. Flores’ new ‘We Have Ire’ by Andrew Gilbert

Afro-Cuban artists' stories emerge in Paul S. Flores' new 'We Have Ire,' premiering May 10-12 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in S.F.

Stratford Festival enhances theatre-going experience with Forum events

After two Oscars and and two Emmys, Dianne Wiest finds meaning in Beckett by Charles McNulty

Wiest, in L.A. for Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days." talks theater, "Law & Order" and why she would work with Woody Allen again "in a second."

Rob McClure, Kate Baldwin, Mario Cantone, More Set for Reading of Mrs. Doubtfire Musical by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the 1993 comedy is penned by Something Rotten! collaborators John O'Farrell and Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick.

Three on the Aisle: Nobody Is Ever Pleased With the Tony Nominations by American Theatre Editors

The critics discuss the surprises and snubs of the Tony nominations, plus how to present problematic classics.

Stratford Direct bus adds return trips from Vaughn and Kitchener-Waterloo

This Week in LA Theatre by Courtney Clark

Written By Julio Martinez Pasadena Playhouse is announcing participants for the return of the Playhouse Block Party, in partnership with the Playhouse District Association. This all-day ev…

Conga down to On Your Feet with Gloria Estefan by Carly-Ann Clements

This morning, the international superstar released a video of her and some very excited Londoners shaking and shimmying their way to the London Coliseum. The post Conga down to On Your Feet …

‘I’m a rock chick at heart’: Debbie Kurup chats about The Best of… Rock Musicals concert & Sweet Charity at the Donmar by Emma Clarendon

Debbie Kurup chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in The Best of… Rock Musicals and the Donmar Warehouse production of Sweet Charity.

Look Back at Donna Murphy, Marin Mazzie, and Jere Shea in Passion on Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical opened on Broadway May 9, 1994.

“An act of rebellion and love.” Luis Salgado on directing GALA’s bilingual Fame the Musical by Keith Loria

Fame the Musical is “an act of rebellion and an act of love.” This is how director Luis Salgado describes his latest bilingual (Spanish and English) musical, opening tonight at GALA Hisp…

Review: The Children at Studio Theatre by Roy Maurer

Admittedly, the synopsis for the dystopian kitchen-sink drama The Children at Studio Theatre didn’t tremendously excite me initially, notwithstanding the interest in acclaimed British play…

Review: God of Carnage at Keegan Theatre by John Bavoso

“In the end, we’re all just taller children,” croons Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Elizabeth Ziman on her band, Elizabeth & The Catapult’s, aptly title 2009 song, “Taller Ch…

Review: The Oresteia, a stunning production marks Michael Kahn’s final show as STC Artistic Director by Jayne Blanchard

It seems somehow written in the stars that Michael Kahn would choose the world premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s  The Oresteia as the final show of his towering tenure as Artistic Director a…

The Shocking Number Of Americans Who Say They’re “Bothered” Hearing Someone Speak A Foreign Language by Artsjournal

According to Pew Research Center, 47 percent of such Republicans say it would bother them “some” or “a lot” to “hear people speak a language other than English in a public place.�…

Mercedes Ruehl to Star in World Premiere of Safe Space by Ryan McPhee

Jack O’Brien will direct the Bay Street Theater production.

“Bluff City Law” & “Sunnyside” Get NBC Series Orders by Blouin Artinfo

NBC has picked up to series Jimmy Smits Drama “Bluff City Law” and Kal Penn Immigration Comedy “Sunnyside,” reports the Variety.Co-created by Georgaris and Michael Aguilar and writte…

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs), Brighton Festival 2019 review - a feverishly foul-mouthed musical comedy by Thomas H. Green

Timely revival for Kneehigh Theatre's frantic Beggar's Opera reimagining Five years ago this Kneehigh Theatre production caused a stir with its vibrant modern retelling of John Gay’s 18th …

May picks: new shows to see this month by Robin Johnson

We're well and truly into the merry month of May! With Bank Holidays left, right and centre, there's plenty of chance to celebrate new theatre. The post May picks: new shows to see this mont…

Photo Flash: First Poster of Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in JUDY is Released by TV News Desk

Pathe UK has released the first exclusive poster for JUDY starring Renee Zellweger Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in the upcoming biopic directed by Tony nominee Rupert Goold AMERICAN PSYCH…

BWW TV: Parkland Students' Instrument of Hope Makes its Way to the Broadway Stage at OKLAHOMA! by BroadwayWorld TV

Rodgers amp Hammerstein's Oklahoma became the first Broadway show to feature the Instrument of Hope on Wednesday, May 8th during a special encore performance of 'Out of My Dreams' right afte…

Jason Robert Brown, Michael McElroy, and Broadway Inspirational Voices Join Jennifer Nettles in Lincoln Center Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway Inspirational Voices will take the stage ahead of receiving a 2019 Tony Award honor.

Antigone in Ferguson — a cathartic experience at St Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, New York

This production of Sophocles’s tragedy emerged from the death of a black teenager in Missouri

High Button Shoes: Silvers Turned to Tarnish in Keystone Kops Musical

★★★ Jerome Robbins’ 'Bathing Beauty Ballet' sparks the uneven Jule Styne-Sammy Cahn musical at Encores! The post High Button Shoes: Silvers Turned to Tarnish in Keystone Kops Musical…

SF Bay Area playwright updates Dickens classic for Trump era by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

TheatreFIRST and Shotgun players present Burlingame playwright Geetha Reddy's 'Far, Far Better Things," an adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities."

HBO Orders New Period Drama “The Gilded Age” From “Downton Abbey” Creator by Blouin Artinfo

HBO has announced the airing of “The Gilded Age,” a long-planned series from “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes, which originally was to be on NBC.“The Gilded Age” in 1885 w…

40 Actors to Play Politicians and Delegates in Brooklyn-Bound Convention by Olivia Clement

The new drama, to play the Irondale, details what went down at the 1944 Democratic National Convention.

A bold trio of 21st-century dances at the Royal Opera House, London

This Royal Ballet triple bill features works by Wheeldon, Crystal Pite and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Return With Interactive Netflix Special by Adam Hetrick

Series creator Tina Fey says fans will be able to make decisions on behalf of the show's characters.

Gary's Kristine Nielsen and Julie White to Host 2019 Drama League Awards by Adam Hetrick

The 85th annual ceremony will take place May 17 at the Marriott Marquis.

Helen Hayes Videos: Get To Know Your Hosts! by Nicole Hertvik

The 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards are just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! All of DC theater in one room together, wearing fancy duds and celebrating another year of ha…

‘Peake guides us expertly through worlds of pain’: AVALANCHE – Barbican Theatre by Ian Foster

Maxine Peake is magisterial at the Barbican in this heart-breaking monologue Avalanche; A Love Story.

Into the Woods Translated Into American Sign Language for Indiana Staging by Adam Hetrick

A principal cast of signing actors and their signing counterparts will perform the Stephen Sondheim–James Lapine musical.

Georg Baselitz in Venice — a show that deepens our understanding of the artist

Works on display at the Gallerie dell’Accademia celebrate the way tradition can become inspiration

Pennsylvania Ballet Principal Dancer Ian Hussey Takes His Final Bow by Tom Turner

The beloved dancer is retiring from the company after 15 years. His final performances with the ballet run May 9–12.

#Mood: A The Play That Goes Wrong GIF That Captures How Each Day of the Week Feels

Who knew The Play That Goes Wrong was such a #mood?

A First Look at Proof Of Love Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Chisa Hutchinson’s solo play, starring Brenda Pressley, is now playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Theatre Book Prize 2019 nominees announced by Georgia Snow

Antony Sher, Daniel Rosenthal and Amber Massie-Blomfield are among the authors shortlisted for this year’s Theatre Book Prize. The annual award, run

Manchester’s Home appoints Jude Christian into new role of associate director by Georgia Snow

Jude Christian has been appointed associate director of Manchester arts venue Home. She will join the organisation in a newly created role,

Skylar Astin to Star in Disney+ Movie Secret Society of Second Born Royals by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend alum will appear alongside Andi Mack’s Peyton Elizabeth Lee.

West End Fiddler on the Roof Star Judy Kuhn on a Surprising Email from Trevor Nunn & Why She Doesn't Plan Ahead by Matt Wolf

Broadway veteran and four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn has given over the better part of the past year to London and to Trevor Nunn’s beautiful Menier Chocolate Factory revival of Fiddler o…

Florida Man Returns Piece Of Stonehenge He Stole 60 Years Ago by Artsjournal1

The culprit was one Robert Phillips, an Englishman who had been a worker on a project to repair and stabilize one of the large stone arches at the site in 1958. He took a cylindrical core th…

Philadelphia Begins Pilot Cultural Pass Program For Employees Of Two Major Local Institutions by Artsjournal1

“The Philadelphia Cultural Pass will provide free tickets to any of the roughly 40,000 Penn Medicine and 6,800 Drexel [University] employees working full-time or more than half-time. … A…

Polish Woman Arrested For Adding Rainbow Halo To Icon Of Virgin And Child by Artsjournal1

“Polish police say Elżbieta Podlesna put up posters of the revered Black Madonna that showed the Virgin Mary and Jesus with rainbows from the LGBT flag as the halos. Now she could face tw…

Prof. Chuck Kinder, Inspiration For Michael Chabon’s ‘Wonder Boys’, Dead At 76 by Artsjournal1

“For years, Mr. Kinder led the creative writing program at the University of Pittsburgh, where he became renowned for his generosity as a teacher and as a [party] host” as well as for a …

She Had Vertebrae Fused At Age 3. Now She’s A Lead Dancer At Atlanta Ballet by Artsjournal1

Emily Carrico was diagnosed with slippage of the vertebrae when she was still a toddler; she had two lower vertebrae fused with the sacrum. Then she spent months in a cast, a year in rehab, …

This Guy’s Getting All Avant-Garde Hipster-y With The Renaissance’s Most Genteel Instrument by Artsjournal1

“Although Renaissance and Baroque repertoire remains his lodestar, [Liam] Byrne has taken the music — and audiences — to surprising places. In 2015, he squeezed into the belly of a pla…

Video Game Players Have An Endless Thirst For Updates, And The Pressure Is Driving Developers To The Breaking Point by Artsjournal1

For years it’s been known that the makers of top video games would make employees work 90-hour weeks or more, with no extra pay, at the crunch time before a title’s release. But now crun…

What “The Great Gatsby” Tells Us About Jazz In The 1920s by Artsjournal

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s deployment of jazz imagery was as cutting-edge as it was conservative. He embraced the new music; he struggled more to embrace its practitioners and progenitors. He w…

What’s The Deal With America’s Fondness For Endless Adolescence? Blame Mark Twain by Artsjournal1

Tom Carson: “Most of the Americans entranced by the fib that everything after high school is a fall from grace undoubtedly have no idea where it originated, but the Clearasil staining Mark…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: May 9, 2019 by Bww Special

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Skylar Astin Joins Cast of SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS on Disney+ by TV News Desk

Skylar Astin has joined the ensemble cast of the 'Secret Society of Second Born Royals,' a contemporary princess story for Disney, the upcoming streaming service. Actress Peyton Elizabeth Le…

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston Rewrote a Part of NETWORK During One Performance by Stage Tube

Bryan Cranston stopped by 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to talk about his Tony-nominated role in Broadway's 'Network.' During the interview,Cranston brings up hisunorthodox method to …

FX Partners with BBC One on A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adaptation with Guy Pearce and Andy Serkis by TV News Desk

BBC One and FX are partnering on a new adaptation of the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.

Kristine Nielsen and Julie White Will Host 85th Annual Drama League Awards on May 17 by BroadwayWorld

Kristine Nielsen and Julie White - both recently nominated for the Tony Awards for their performances in this season's production of Gary A Sequel to Titus Andronicus - will host the 85th An…

VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- Happy Birthday, Glenda Jackson! by Alexa Criscitiello

Glenda Jackson made a triumphant return to Broadway last year after a 30-year absence, winning every possible award for her performance in the smash hit revival of Edward Albee'sThree Tall W…

Jennings’s solo ‘Queens Girl’ plays get revived in Baltimore by Nelson Pressley

Dawn Ursula and Erika Rose reprise their roles while a last chapter gets written.

Betsy Wolfe Takes You Along for Her Opening Night in Encores! High Button Shoes

Betsy Wolfe stars in Encores! production of High Button Shoes, and she captured her opening night on the BroadwayBox Instagram.

10 Tips On How To Finish That @#$%ing Play, Screenplay or Whatever You’re Working on.

Everyone has an idea for a something . . . whether it’s a play, a movie . . . or even an app. But as I wrote about here, ideas are worth zippo.  That’s why they can’t be protected by …

Text of the Day: The Half God of Rainfall by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Original Sound, Starring Tony Winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Opens Off-Broadway May 9 by Olivia Clement

Adam Seidel’s drama, directed by Elena Araoz, is currently playing at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

The Reality review at Cervantes Theatre, London – ‘an impressive performance’ by Julia Rank

In The Reality, a one-woman, two-character play by Uruguayan playwright Denise Despeyroux, Maite Jáuregui plays identical twin sisters. One appears live on

Ain't Too Proud Stars James Harkness and Jawan M. Jackson to Host 14th Annual Broadway Junior Student Finale by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual event puts New York City public school students on a Broadway stage to perform excerpts from the Broadway Junior series.

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” to Hit Theaters on May 31 by Blouin Artinfo

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” follows the global success of Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island. This next chapter in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ cinematic MonsterV…

Slideshow: Fountain Friends gather at Hollywood Hills home to celebrate ‘Daniel’s Husband’ by Fountaintheatre

The beautiful hilltop home of playwright/screenwriter Jane Anderson and author/producer Tess Ayers was the lovely location on April 14 of a special gathering of VIP donors and Fountain Frien…

NEWS: Anthony Horowitz family hit The Falcon’s Malteser transfers to The Vaults by Featured Content

Who is the world's worst detective? You'll need to investigate the case of The Falcon's Malteser, adapted from Anthony Horowitz's much-loved young adult novel by New Old Friends, which gets …

See the 2019 Drama Desk Award Nominees Meet the Press by Nathan Skethway

The 64th annual ceremony will take place June 2.

What Happened When Bryan Cranston Saw Stephen Colbert in the Audience of Broadway”s Network by Ruthie Fierberg

After a guest appearance on The Late Show, the Tony Award nominee invited the studio audience to see the evening performance.

A Streetcar Named Desire review at Lyric Theatre, Belfast – ‘a thoughtful and questioning production’ by Jane Coyle

A Streetcar Named Desire requires careful handling. At its best – when the casting is cohesive, the personal chemistry crackles and the

Brandon Uranowitz (‘Burn This’): ‘1st time I feel like I have my feet firmly planted in the Broadway community’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Sam Eckmann

“I just sort of assumed some other celebrity was attached to the project,” admits Brandon Uranowitz of the initial table read for Lanford Wilson’s “Burn This.” His assumption was w…

Don’t Look Away review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘new writing about the refugee crisis’ by Fergus Morgan

There’s an endearing humanity to Grace Chapman’s refugee-related drama Don’t Look Away, but there’s a tragic predictability to it too. It’s a

Broadway’s Megan Hilty and Vanessa Williams to Voice Characters for Disney Junior’s T.O.T.S. by Ruthie Fierberg

The two Tony nominees join Season 2 of the children’s series.

Royal Ballet: Within the Golden Hour / Medusa / Flight Pattern review – monsters and melancholy by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Opera House, LondonCrystal Pite reinvents the corps de ballet, alongside Christopher Wheeldon’s classy meditation and a flawed world premiere by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui The world premie…

“Only the Most Demanding Challenges Give You the Greatest Rewards.” by Mo Brady

by Kenny Francoeur Rick Faugno The Chita Rivera Awards, former…

‘Geographical & emotional odyssey’: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES – Touring by Shane Morgan

Barber Shop Chronicles is a bold and inexorable march towards changing the way we share stories, shifting the mainstream narrative and dealing with both joy and pain in equal measure.

Go Inside Rehearsal for Our Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning drama is set to begin performances in London May 16.

Film Review: “Shadow” — The Magical Warrior — Given a Delicate Spin by Neil Giordano

By Neil Giordano Zhang Yimou’s return to form is a story of doubles, duplicity — and zithers. Shadow, directed by Zhang Yimou. Screening at Kendall Square Cinema, Cambridge, MA. If Chine…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 9, 2019 by Susan Grace

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7 awesome SF Bay Area things to do over Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your Mother's Day weekend plans yet? Here are 7 ways to celebrate, from awesome brunches to dazzling gardens to an all-female mariachi band.

Hilarious family show The Falcon’s Malteser comes to The Vaults by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Falcon's Malteser - a hilarious family show about the world's worst detective, adapted from Anthony Horowitz's novel comes to The Vaults this Summer. This post Hilarious …

Nicholas Hytner Plans 2nd New Theater in London by Alex Marshall

The as-yet-unnamed venue is scheduled to open in King’s Cross in 2021. His most recent opened in Southeast London in 2017.

NEWS: Meera Syal, Lloyd Owen & Daniel Rigby are cast in Noises Off at the Lyric Hammersmith by Press Releases

Meera Syal, Lloyd Owen and Daniel Rigby have been cast in the Lyric Hammersmith production of Michael Frayn’s award winning Noises Off which runs from 27 June to 27 July 2019 2019.

What Did London Critics Think of Amour at Charing Cross Theatre? by Ryan McPhee

The Michel Legrand musical made its U.K. debut May 8.

9 to 5 The Musical to extend into the new year at the West End's Savoy Theatre

Dolly Parton's brainchild, 9 to 5 The Musical, is set to work overtime at London's Savoy Theatre. The feel-good production announced today that the show will continue to run at the West E…

Richard Barthelmess: More Than Tol’able by Trav S.D.

Richard Barthelmess (1895-1963) was a second generation thespian. His mother Caroline was a stage actress; he got his first professional experience as a child actor in her productions. He al…

Robert Melvin: The Man With Two Faces by Trav S.D.

Missouri born Robert Melvin (1920-1995) was afflicted with a condition known as neurofibromatosis, which caused distorting tumors on the right side of his face. He didn’t literally have tw…

Thespian Throwback: Milestone in Progress by Ernest Bavely

Peek inside the schedule for the first ever Thespian festival The post Thespian Throwback: Milestone in Progress appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Within the Golden Hour/Medusa/Flight Pattern review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘serpentine new work from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’ by Anna Winter

Abuse of power, victim-blaming, emasculation and female rage – the Medusa myth contains so much that resonates today. It’s disappointing that superstar

‘Accessible as it is fun without pretension’: THE CULT Of K*NZO – Touring by Shanine Salmon

In The Cult of K*nzo Paula Varjack takes us on a humorous journey of her life in fashion, comparing it to getting into the hottest nightclubs as well as her ability to laugh, and allow us to…

‘Kim’s Convenience,’ focusing on a Korean Canadian family, goes from Netflix screen to Seattle stage by Naomi Ishisaka

Most fans know "Kim's Convenience" from its three seasons on Netflix. But it began as a play. And Seattle audiences will get to see that play at Taproot Theatre starting May 15.

The Mix: BTS, Manifest and more things to do May 10-16 by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

From BTS to "30 Egg Plays in 60 Egg Minutes" there's so much to check out in Chicago in the week ahead.

Riot Act UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Riot Act, a powerful verbatim theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement is to tour the UK. This post Riot Act UK Tour first appeared on British Theatre…

How Do You Bring Hong Kongers Back To Boring Old Cantonese Opera? Write One About Donald Trump, Zombies, And ‘The Sound Of Music’ by Artsjournal1

Trump on Show, which ran for four days last month at the city’s last commercial Cantonese opera theater, “tells a story of Mr. Trump’s long-lost twin, Chuan Pu, who was raised in China…

Woolly Mammoth’s Howard Shalwitz Checks Out Russia’s Contemporary Theatre Scene by Artsjournal1

The co-founder and recently retired director of DC’s famed theatre company reports from this year’s Golden Mask Festival, where selected companies from all over the vast country meet to …

Hong Kong’s Long-Delayed New Arts Mecca Is About To Start Hemorrhaging Executives by Artsjournal1

Five key high-level staffers of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority didn’t renew their contracts and are leaving between now and the fall. And one much-anticipated venue in the WK…

Ballet Memphis Finds Its New Artistic Director In-House by Artsjournal1

“Steven McMahon, 34, was named Artistic Director on Tuesday, taking over half the role occupied by company founder Dorothy Gunther Pugh since 1986. While Pugh will stay on as C.E.O., McMah…

Warner Bros. theatrical venture “Beetlejuice” on Broadway by Blouin Artinfo

It’s showtime with “Beetlejuice” — the exciting venture by Warner Bros. The production is nominated for eight Tony Award nominations including Best New Musical and Outstanding Actor …

Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 9, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Rain” to Make Return Run on Broadway, New “Beautiful” Star Announced, and Highlights of Dave Malloy’s “Octet” [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mon…

‘In complete awe of the company’s ability & attention to detail’: DOG WITHOUT FEATHERS – Queen Elizabeth Hall ★★★★★ by Elaine C

Deborah Colker Dance Company presents Dog Without Feathers, an incredible piece of dance which combines music, poetry, stark cinematography and a spellbinding dance ensemble.

Not Your ‘Garden Variety’ Musical: 3-D Theatricals Cultivates A Big, Bloomin’ Bouquet Of ‘Spirited’ Delight With “The Secret Garden” by Leo Buck

3-D Theatricals' gives this one the treatment such a monumental, near-epic tale of this caliber fully deserves. Even if you’ve seen the show done before, you’ve NEVER seen it like this�…

With Off-Broadway’s Proof of Love, Chisa Hutchinson Makes a Statement About Divisions Within Communities by Olivia Clement

How the Audible Emerging Playwright uses theatre to get “people who do not ordinarily care about people like me, care about people like me.”

What's on at The Old Vic for Season 5 (2019-2020)?

The Old Vic Theatre has announced the official line-up for their highly anticipated fifth season with Matthew Warchus as Artistic Director. Aptly stylised as #OVSeason5, the new Old V…

Old Vic Theatre Announce 2019-20 Season – On Sale Now by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Alan Cumming, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Knopfler's musical Local Hero, a new play by Lucy Preeble and the return of A Christmas Carol are part of the Old Vic 2019-20 season. Thi…

Amour review – Michel Legrand's daft musical about Montmartre's Robin Hood by John Lewis

Charing Cross theatre, LondonDespite witty couplets and a zippy staging, this whimsical tale struggles to engage When the multi-Oscar-winning composer Michel Legrand died in January, obituar…

Carlos Acosta honoured for services to the arts by Matthew Hemley

Carlos Acosta has been awarded the 2018 Critics’ Circle Award for services to the arts – only the third person from the

Arts to be essential component in proposed new Welsh curriculum by Giverny Masso

Arts subjects would be embedded into the national curriculum for Wales under new proposals from the Welsh government. Teachers would also be

Shakespeare’s Globe puts brakes on Project Prospero due to funding delay by Georgia Snow

Shakespeare’s Globe is delaying a major capital project due to commence this year, claiming it needs more time to meet a higher

Ms. Broadway May 2019: Beetlejuice's Kerry Butler by JK

I've had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Broadway May 2019 in nine different shows over the years, from her Broadway debut in Blood Brothers all the way through to her triple-role turn in last …

Meera Syal to star in Noises Off at Lyric Hammersmith by Matthew Hemley

Meera Syal is to star in Noises Off at the Lyric Hammersmith. Syal will play Dotty Otley, and will be joined by

The Falcon’s Malteser will be playing at The Vaults by Carly-Ann Clements

Anthony Horowitz's much-loved young adult novel is coming to the stage this summer in this adaptation from New Old Friends and James Seabright. The post The Falcon’s Malteser will be playi…

Call Redialed: NEW Cady Huffman Interview: "Miss Peggy Lee: In Her Own Words and Music" at The Green Room 42 by Adam Rothenberg

I LOVE interviewing Tony Award winner Cady Huffman. We always have a great time together, though, the best time we’ve had so far was when Cady, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kenyon Phillips & I a…

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Will Return For Interactive Episode by BroadwayWorld

Tina Fey's series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is going to have an interactive episode on Netflix According to Deadline, the show, which ended after its fourth season, will return for this spec…

Andrew Garfield Will Star as James Rhodes in Musical Biopic INSTRUMENTAL by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Garfield is headed back to the big screen According to The List, the actor will play real-life pianist James Rhodes in the musical biopic, Instrumental. The film is an adaptation of R…

Peter Waples-Crowe: insideOUT by Arts Review

The Koorie Heritage Trust presents insideOUT – a solo exhihition by Ngarigo artist Peter Waples-Crowe that seeks to challenge binary constructs and heteronormativity. Waples-Crowe will tra…

‘Fun, lively & unique experience’: JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE – Pedley Street Station ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Jewel of the Empire, the latest immersive experience from Funicular Productions, combines excellent food with lively entertainment to make for a fun evening out.

Jude Christian appointed new Associate Director of HOME Manchester. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo HOME, Manchester’s multi-art form centre has announced the appointment of Jude Christian to the new role of Associate Director. This post Jude Christian appointed new Assoc…

Amour review Charing Cross Theatre, London – ‘irresistibly charming chamber musical’ by Tim Bano

The late and very great Michel Legrand wrote a colossal amount of music, mostly for films, but 2002’s Amour was one of

A Thousand Splendid Suns review at Birmingham Repertory Theatre – ‘an unconvincing adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s novel’ by Dave Fargnoli

Viewing Afghanistan’s recent history through the experiences of three overlapping generations of women, Khaled Hosseini’s novel A Thousand Splendid Suns tells a

Ian McKellen review – heartfelt hilarity from a crusader of the stage by Michael Billington

Everyman, CheltenhamShakespeare, wizards and panto dames all play their part in an evening of autobiography that is a love letter to theatre Scratch a great actor and you often find a born c…

Meera Syal to star in Noises Off by Carly-Ann Clements

It’s often cited as one of the funniest plays of all time and now we’re seeing who’s up to the task of delivering those hilarious lines as the cast of Noises Off has been announced!In …

AMEB invites instrumentalists and singers to be part of the 2019 Online Orchestra by Arts Review

The Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) invites instrumentalists and singers everywhere to be a part of the biggest orchestra in Australia. AMEB have announces that I am Australian (w…

Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5 extends West End run to 2020 by Matthew Hemley

Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 the Musical has extended its run in the West End to 2020. It is now booking at

Medusa, The Royal Ballet, review: A thoughtful but inconclusive take on the violence of Greek myth by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Natalia Osipova, who plays Medusa, is an extraordinary ballerina who combines bold technique with fierce dramatic conviction

Wake Up With BWW 5/9: PRETTY WOMAN Tour, Vanessa Carlton in BEAUTIFUL, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld

Hair, Wig, And Makeup Designer Dave Bova Passes Away by BroadwayWorld

Dave Bova, a veteran wig, hair, and makeup designer, whose work can currently be seen in Be More Chill on Broadway, passed away unexpectedly this week.

‘Terrifically moving’: SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

Andrea Levy’s award-winning and sprawling epic Small Island retells an uneasy moment in Britain’s recent history through the eyes of the people involved. But what a glorious story it is.

Chicago theater openings May 10-16 by Doug George

FRIDAY “Rent”: The non-Equity cast has changed, but this 20th anniversary touring production of Jonathan Larson’s musical was last in Chicago at the then-Oriental Theatre in 2017. Nede…

Margaret Trudeau of Canada has been tested by fame, and life — now she's ready to talk about it at Second City by Chris Jones

In 2015, Justin Trudeau was elected prime minister of Canada. In his Montreal victory speech, delivered in both French and English, he said, “Sunny ways, my friends. Sunny ways!” Histori…

On the Couch with Amartuvshin Enkhbat by Arts Review

Who is Amartuvshin Enkhbat? I am a proud Mongolian who followed his dream of singing and graduated from the State University of Arts and Culture. I have worked very hard to achieve this drea…

Q&A video and photos: Why is the Coronet the perfect home for The Glass Piano court tale? by Terri Paddock

Visits to the Coronet Theatre, until last week known as The Print Room at the Coronet, make me miss the days when I lived in Notting Hill (or rather, near enough, Ladbroke Grove). Last week,…

London Theater Reviews: Women Onstage, Not Getting What They Want by Matt Wolf

Productions in London of classic plays — from Chekhov to Cy Coleman — feature strong female performances.

Putting in extra hours: 9 To 5 extends to 2020 by Carly-Ann Clements

Dolly Parton's 9 To 5 The Musical is extended its run at the Savoy Theatre! Today, 300,000 additional tickets have been released for shows until April 2020. The post Putting in extra hours: …

See Will Smith and the Stars of Disney's Live-Action Aladdin at the Paris Premiere; Plus: Two New Clips! by Eric King

A whole new world premiere! The cast and creatives of Disney's live-action Aladdin celebrated the film's world premiere in Paris, France on May 8. Will Smith, who plays the perennially bl…

‘Intriguing & mystical’: AMOUR – Charing Cross Theatre by Olivia Mitchell

Amour is a sweet and bittersweet story which is delicately handled by director Hannah Chissick. The concept of is intriguing and mystical, and the style of the music is chocolate box sweet.

NEWS: Publicists step into the spotlight in new comedy Cuttings at Hope Theatre by Featured Content

Usually lurking behind the scenes, trying to control public perceptions of their client, publicists stand centre stage in new satire Cuttings, which plays the Hope Theatre in June. Time to b…

9 to 5 the musical extends West End run into 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo To mark 9/5 Day today (9-5-2019), a celebration of both the iconic Dolly Parton song and the musical, the producers of 9 to 5 the musical are delighted to announce that ticke…

For Sale: A Little-Known Home Where Oscar Wilde Vacationed by Abigail Saltmarsh

Wilde stayed at a farmhouse in Norfolk, England, with his wife, and later, his lover. He also worked on “A Woman of No Importance” there.

Path To Promotion Doesn’t Necessarily Have To Be Vertical by Joe Patti

You have probably heard some form of the Peter Principle expressed before. At its most cynical, it is usually defined as, “A person will be promoted to their level of incompetence.”   …

Richard Jordan: Tony nominations intensify the addictive highs and depressing lows of producing by Richard Jordan

“There’s a moment you know you’re fucked,” runs the lyric in Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s 2006 Tony-winning best musical Spring Awakening.

Royal Academy of Dance approaches its centenary and looks toward the future

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world. Established in the UK in 1920, the RAD encourages its tea…

Rainbow Militia’s traveling circus wagon builds community in Denver

For artists across the United States, the struggle to find and keep funding, pay collaborators and bring passion projects to life can feel like an uphill battle. In a dog-eat-dog world, some…

Dancing José Limón’s ‘The Traitor’ at the University of Florida: The old made anew

Some stories — and thus, some dances — are simply timeless. At the same time, there may very well be creative choices within works from the past — even if they feel timeless — that d…

Top picks for dance summer fashion

Summer is just around the corner, and you may already have plans for an exciting summer program, workshop or convention. And you’ll surely want to make a lasting first impression and treat…

Boston Ballet’s John Lam tries on a new…dress

Boston Ballet Principal John Lam has danced leading roles in some of the most sought-after ballets – Prince Desire in The Sleeping Beauty, Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the princi…

Breaking News: County Plan For Coconut Grove Playhouse Passes Crucial Test Wednesday by Bill Hirschman

The 13-year journey to resurrect the fabled Coconut Grove Playhouse squeaked by what may have been the last serious roadblock Wednesday when the Miami City Commission voted 3-2 to overturn o…

Looking Back at Playbill's 2007 Interview With Audra McDonald About 110 in the Shade by Christopher Wallenberg

The revival, co-starring John Cullum and Will Swenson, opened at Studio 54 May 9, 2007.

Ambitious Wealth: the Oscars and the rise of philanthropy in film

Movie-makers are hoping to enlist audiences for reducing inequality, promoting civil rights, tackling climate change and a myriad of other narrower causes

Art After Stonewall — New York exhibition charts the fight for gay rights

Spanning two Manhattan locations, the show mixes political rage with joyful self-expression

Netflix v Cannes: inside the battle for the future of cinema

An ongoing dispute between the film festival and the streaming giant could forever reshape the movie business

Want a Chance to Win Free Theatre Tickets? - Bring your A game to our Tony Awards predictions game

Bring your A game to our Tony Awards predictions game---The 2019 Tony Awards promise a lot of head-to-head action -- there are multiple categories where costars are going up against each oth…

Meet the Puppet Master of 'Beetlejuice' - Michael Curry on reinventing some of the movie's most iconic nonhuman characters for the stage

Michael Curry on reinventing some of the movie's most iconic nonhuman characters for the stage---Compliment Michael Curry on his eye-popping puppets for Beetlejuice on Broadway, and he'll po…

Aziza Barnes’ BLKS Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play, which follows a trio of friends over the course of a New York City day, opens at MCC May 9.

The best things happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 9-12

Pittonkatonk, Millvale Music Festival and Roxian opening all happen this weekend.