Celia Keenan-Bolger and Andrew Rannells To Host NYC FLEET WEEK FOLLIES by BroadwayWorld

Waterwell is proud to announce performers and celebrity volunteers for the inaugural year of Fleet Week Follies, an annual festival of entertainment for the military community during Fleet W…

THE MAGIC OF DORIS DAY by Jason Robert Brown

Man, oh man, do I love Doris Day’s singing. It’s elegant but earthy, with her rich creamy voice that burrows deep into the chords and finds the perfect place to nestle, cozying up agains…

Chuckles From the Past: ‘Enter Laughing’ by Matthew Wexler

York Theatre Company presents a revival of 'Enter Laughing,' a musical based on Carl Reiner’s semi-autobiographical novel that follows the misadventures of a star-struck teenager in 1930s …

Review: In ‘Happy Talk,’ Susan Sarandon Escapes Into Amateur Acting by Ben Brantley

Jesse Eisenberg’s wobbly new play, which also stars Marin Ireland, casts Ms. Sarandon against type as a flamboyant suburban community theater diva.

The Plough and the Stars ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter May 176, 2019: Having been thrilled by the first two offerings in the Irish Repertory Company’s three-play Sean O’Casey Season, Juno and the Paycock and The Shad…

SUSAN SARANDON, R&H MIX AWKWARDLY IN JESSE EISENBERG’S ‘HAPPY TALK’: REVIEW by James Feinberg

“I always thought that my lot in life was to help people en masse,” pontificates Susan Sarandon as an unbearable community theater diva in Jesse Eisenberg’s half-baked new play, Happy …

Happy Talk: Matchmaking and Mystery in the Suburbs by Elysa Gardner

★★★★ Jesse Eisenberg's new play, starring Susan Sarandon and Marin Ireland, puts funny, vexing twists on suburban cliches The post Happy Talk: Matchmaking and Mystery in the Suburbs …

Happy Talk: A Misleading Lady Enjoys Her Role of a Lifetime by Michael Sommers

★★★ Susan Sarandon depicts a matchmaker whose intentions may not be so pure The post Happy Talk: A Misleading Lady Enjoys Her Role of a Lifetime appeared first on New York Stage Review.

"Over the Rainbow" Composer Seeks Pot of Gold from Apple by Marc Hershberg

More people want to take a bite out of Apple.

BWW TV: Watch Lilli Cooper, Laura Osnes & Javier Munoz Sing Irving Berlin on Liberty Island! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island opened to the public today following a dedication ceremony presented by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. The ceremony featur…

Stephen Schwartz Speaks Up About How the Story of PIPPIN Was Told on FOSSE/VERDON by BroadwayWorld

In a recent episode of FX's FosseVerdon, Bob brings Pippin to Broadway, and composer Stephen Schwartz, who was also represented in the episode, is speaking up about his thoughts on how the s…

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 17, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Sorry, Cheno! Different Tammy Faye Bakker Musical in the Works. Who is Leading Off-Center’s “Working”? And, “Hamilton” is Closing! [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway”…

Happy Talk review – Susan Sarandon can't save Jesse Eisenberg's trite play by Benjamin Lee

The Pershing Square Signature Center, New York A reliably accomplished performance from the Oscar winner isn’t enough to add weight to an uneven tale with a thudding twist There are a numb…

Theatre Time Review: "Happy Talk" by Joseph Cervelli

Not so much happy talk.

STAGED MOTHER by David Cote

Jesse Eisenberg’s slow-boiling new work layers cringe comedy with moments of pathos.

Controversial artist’s sculpture broke an auction record. Is Golden 1 ‘Piglet’ worth more?

Wednesday’s record-breaking sale of Jeff Koons’ steel “Rabbit” sculpture for $90.3 million has Sacramento residents taking another look at downtown’s very own Koons piece. “Rabbi…

Enter Laughing The Musical: Let’s Hope You Like Corn by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ The York revives its old-fashioned theater-themed hit in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary The post Enter Laughing The Musical: Let’s Hope You Like Corn appeared first on…

Off-Broadway Review: “Happy Talk” at the New Group at Pershing Square Signature Center’s Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre by David Roberts

Happy talk – the type of verbal communication, replete with counterfeit smiles, that too often serves as a replacement for authentic connection between individuals – cascades across the …

Enter Laughing: Review and pics by New York Theater

Comedian Carl Reiner called his comic novel Enter Laughing, because that is the first stage direction that his 17-year-old main character is given, at his first ever-audition, and he makes a…

From YouTube To Hollywood: Short Is The New Thing by Artsjournal

“Once the purview of DIY YouTubers and aspiring creatives looking for a big break, short-form now commands a deep well of resources – the backing of major studios, streaming-service budg…

Noise-Canceling The World: What Happens When You Always Wear Headphones by Artsjournal

“To those who lived before headphones, it might seem as though I want to exist in the world without actually being part of it. And to some extent, that’s true. Urban Millennials like me …

Architect I. M. Pei, 102 by Artsjournal

M r. Pei was probably best known for designing the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington and the glass pyramid that serves as an entry for the Louvre in Paris. – The N…

Benedicte Bemet’s Giselle by Deborah Jones

The Australian Ballet, Sydney Opera House, May 8 For many ballet-lovers the second act of Giselle is what brings them back repeatedly and Maina Gielgud’s much-revived production for The A…

Backstage at Hadestown with Eva Noblezada, Episode 2: Words of Wisdom by Broadway.com

Hadestown star Eva Noblezada checks in with her castmates backstage at the hit Broadway musical!

Helen Hunt, Christopher Jackson, Javier Muñoz & More Set for Working at Encores! Off-Center by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for the upcoming Encores! Off-Center production of Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz's 1978 musical Working. The previously announced newly updated version of the musical—whic…

Tony Nominee Bob Martin on Cutting Confetti Canons from The Prom & Bringing Back The Drowsy Chaperone by Caitlin Moynihan

Scribe Bob Martin made his Broadway debut in 2006 starring, and writing the Tony-winning book, for The Drowsy Chaperone. The Tony winner is once again a nominee, this time for co-writing (wi…

Learn About the Tender Two-Hander Frankie and Johnny, Starring Audra McDonald & Michael Shannon by Broadway.com

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon star in the Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.

Unstoppable! Tony-Nominated Musical Tootsie Will Launch a National Tour in 2020; West End Production Announced by Ryan Gilbert

Dorothy Michaels won't let you down! The new 11-time Tony-nominated musical Tootsie, currently playing at Broadway's Marquis Theatre, will launch a North American tour at Shea’s Buffalo Th…

Odds & Ends: Patti LuPone to Appear at 2019 Obie Awards & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Patti LuPone & More to Appear at 2019 Obie Awards A starry lineup of talent has been announced to take part in the 64th Ann…

Happy Talk Review: Susan Sarandon as Marin Ireland’s matchmaker in Jesse Eisenberg’s sour play by Jonathan Mandell

From the moment Susan Sarandon makes her entrance in Happy Talk, Jesse Eisenberg’s latest play, it is clear her character Lorraine is extravagantly self-absorbed to the point of delusion. …

Ian Fleming’s niece dishes on his nutty spy days and creating James Bond by Barbara Hoffman

The name is Fleming. Lucy Fleming — and as Ian Fleming’s niece, she’s had a front-row view of the creation and continuation of Bond, James Bond, the most fantastic fictitious spy ever.…

‘Burn This’ actor Brandon Uranowitz: ‘I am not a porn star!’ by Barbara Hoffman

When you want to be an actor and your last name’s Uranowitz, well — you might want to change it. Brandon Uranowitz’s father thought so. Just before he left for college, his dad suggest…

‘Cinderella’ musical gives Prince Charming a gay twist by Michael Riedel

Broadway’s power brokers took time out from Tony season this week to fly to London to see “Cinderella,” the new musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber. The heat is intense on this one, not o…

Theatre News: ‘Milburn Stone Theatre’ is Entertaining Cecil County by Peter Orvetti

Milburn Stone Memorial Theatre opened in 1992 on the North East campus of Cecil College, but its history dates back further. The Covered Bridge Theatre Company had been performing in various…

Q&A: The Atlanta Opera debuts at Byers Theatre with Stephanie Blythe by Lauren Leathers

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano and vocal powerhouse Stephanie Blythe makes the Atlanta Opera’s debut... The post Q&A: The Atlanta Opera debuts at Byers Theatre with Stephanie Blythe appeared …

White Pearl, Royal Court review - comic racial stereotypes by Aleks.sierz

New satire about the cosmetics industry and race is only mildly funny Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone's commitment to staging a diversity of new voices is very laudable, and with White …

Happy Talk review at Pershing Square Signature Center, New York – ‘an awkward mixture of comedy and sincerity’ by Nicole Serratore

When Susan Sarandon finally ceases her persistent upbeat chatter in Jesse Eisenberg’s new play Happy Talk, the resulting awkward silence does not

Happy Talk by Jesse Eisenberg with Susan Sarandon: Review and pics by New York Theater

From the moment Susan Sarandon makes her entrance in Jesse Eisenberg’s latest play, it is clear her character Lorraine is extravagantly self-absorbed to the point of delusion….It would b…

How To Find Your Personal Brand Archetype by Jonathan Eifert

Archetypes are the foundational piece to communication—how you position yourself in the public’s eye. However, many do not know why they are so important, how to utilize them, or even wh…

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Send Call Out to Fans of SEA WALL/A LIFE by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, Sea Wall A Life, which recently played to sold-out audiences at The Public Theater, will open on Broadway this summer. Now, stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridgear…

Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Celebrate the Rodgers Family at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present another More About The Melody concert, which celebrated three generations of a brilliant musical family Richard Rodgers, Mary Rod…

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Lilli Cooper and Javier Muñoz Honor Irving Berlin Statue of Liberty Museum by BroadwayWorld

The Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island opened to the public today following a dedication ceremony presented by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. The ceremony featur…

‘Tootsie’ to launch national tour, international productions by Caitlin Huston

“Tootsie” has announced the launch of a North American Tour, as well as plans for international productions on the West End, Australia and Japan. The musical, which opened at the Marriot…

Broadway’s ‘Tootsie’ Announces National Tour & International Productions by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Tootsie musical is hitting the road and going global: In addition to a just-announced national North American tour, producers confirmed plans for London, Australia and a Japanes…

Tootsie Musical Sets National Tour, London Bow, and More by Ryan McPhee

A Japanese-language production will also open in Tokyo before touring the country.

Study: Want More Civil Online Discourse? Post The Rules by Artsjournal

A recent study finds that simply posting “community rules,” and making sure they remain prominently displayed, increases compliance with those guidelines, as well as participation by new…

Does A City’s Beauty Translate Into A “Better” City? This Study Takes Up The Question by Artsjournal

The study by Gerald A. Carlino of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and Albert Saiz of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, examines the connection between a city’s beauty and k…

VIDEO: Chita Rivera Performs 'All That Jazz' in this Original CHICAGO Footage! by Stage Tube

Chicago is giving us a peek at all the razzle dazzle of the show's original 1975 production with this throwback to Broadway's original Velma Kelly,Chita Rivera, performing 'All That Jazz' ch…

Full and Part Time Jobs in the Theatre in this Week's BroadwayWorld Classifieds, 5/16 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5162019 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

BROADWAY BARES FIRE ISLAND Announces Cast of Dancers by BroadwayWorld

Twenty-seven of NYC's hottest dancers will bring the heat from Broadway to the heart of the Fire Island Pines on Saturday, June 1, 2019, for this year's sizzling edition of Broadway Bares Fi…

WOMEN COMPOSERS SHINE LIGHT ON B’WAY BOYS CLUB by Philip Boroff

For female musical theater composers, this season has been a mixed bag. Of eight original Broadway scores, just one, Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown, was written by a woman. Yet with its stan…

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrew Rannells, More Set for Waterwell’s Inaugural Fleet Week Follies by Ryan McPhee

The event, featuring workshops, performances, and family activities, will take place May 26 at Brooklyn’s National Sawdust.

Photos: Behind the Scenes at the 2019 Helen Hayes Awards! by News Desk

Visual highlights from the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards! Party guests brought their glam selves to The Anthem on a lovely spring night to mingle and greet friends before the ceremony. Afte…

Dance Archives Take Center Stage at the Newberry by The Newberry

Learn about the history of Chicago dance in a new free exhibit at the Newberry Library. #sponsored

“I Love These Women.” by Mo Brady

by Eliza Ohman Eliza Ohman (bottom, second from left) and the cast of King Kong …

Inside Curse of the Starving Class Opening Night Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The new production of the Sam Shepard play opened May 13 at the Signature Theatre.

Alan Tudyk to Star in Mysterious Circumstances at Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles by Olivia Clement

The Emmy nominee will lead the cast of the Sherlock Holmes-inspired new play this summer.

Mercury Theater Chicago will stage 'Spamalot' this fall by Doug George

Newly announced for the Mercury Theater Chicago on Southport, the musical “Spamalot,” coming this fall to the theater’s mainstage from Aug. 30 to Nov. 3, 2019. ‘Tis but a scratch. Th…

See The Play That Goes Wrong Celebrate 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

After a hit Broadway run, the comedy re-opened at New World Stages February 20 .

A Brother's Legacy Is Honored With The Thriving Jewelry Business Luca + Danni by Jeryl Brunner

Fred Magnanimi left his career on Wall Street to continue his late brother's dream to create a unique line of handcrafted, American-made jewelry.

The Internet Is Fragmenting And Information Is Being Balkanized. Here’s How by Artsjournal

A separate internet for some, Facebook-mediated sovereignty for others: whether the information borders are drawn up by individual countries, coalitions, or global internet platforms, one th…

Tax Records: James Levine’s Company Received $936K In His Final Season by Artsjournal

The payments to Phramus were disclosed Wednesday when the Met released its tax return for the year ending last July 31. The payments to Phramus were in the calendar year 2017. – Yahoo! (AP)

Queen Latifah and Will Smith Producing Hip-Hop Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by Ryan McPhee

The movie is written by It's Bruno's Solvan "Slick" Naim and Dave Broome.

Highlights of BroadwayCon 2018 by BroadwayCon

BroadwayCon is always full of surprises. Take a stroll down memory lane with our 2018 wrap-up video! Find out more about attending BroadwayCon 2020 on our website: http://www.broadwaycon.co…

Cayla Hall Monologue at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

Cayla Hall performs the Party Monologue from The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe. She was the winner of the Star to Be contest of 2019! See the rest of the 2019 Star to Be performances: h…

BroadwayCon LipSync Contest - "The Schuyler Sisters" by BroadwayCon

The winning number from the BroadwayCon LipSync Battle... Watch Andrew Barth Feldman and friends crush this fan favorite number from HAMILTON! For more information about attending Broadway…

"First Burn" at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

The First Ladies of Belleville High School (Ashley, Marlene, Jazailis, Ashley & Jada, with Najalis on the piano) perform "First Burn" by Lin-Manuel Miranda at BroadwayCon 2019's Star to Be e…

Highlights of BroadwayCon 2019 by BroadwayCon

We miss you all so much already. Take a stroll down memory lane with our 2019 wrap-up video! Find out more about attending BroadwayCon 2020 on our website: http://www.broadwaycon.com/

"Everlasting" at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

Natalie Schroeder performs "Everlasting" from the TUCK EVERLASTING musical at BroadwayCon's 2019 Star to Be contest. Big voices come in small packages! See the rest of the 2019 Star to Be …

"You've Got Possibilities" at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

Kristin Bria Hopkins sings "You've Got Possibilities" at BroadwayCon's 2019 Star to Be event. We're always blown away by the talent on display at this event! See the rest of the 2019 Star …

"They Just Keep Moving the Line" (Renée Rapp) at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

Renée Rapp is the winner of the 2018 National High School Musical Theatre Award (Jimmy® Awards). She was one of the hosts of BroadwayCon's 2019 Star to Be event, alongside fellow Jimmy Awa…

"Middle of a Moment" (Andrew Barth Feldman) at BroadwayCon Star to Be by BroadwayCon

Andrew Barth Feldman hosted BroadwayCon's 2019 Star to Be event, alongside fellow Jimmy® Award winner Renée Rapp. He graced us with a beautiful performance of "Middle of a Moment" from the…

Sound Minds: A Review of Next To Normal at Writers Theatre by Aaron Hunt

Tony Award winner and Chicago native David Cromer directs this gut-wrenchingly contemporary musical about love, loss and living on.

Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland by Joel Benjamin

"Pepperland," however, will not do anything for Morris’ reputation as a choreographer.  His dearth of choreographic invention—including constant repetition of a few steps, gestures and …

Upcoming NYC Auditions for My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly!, Jagged Little Pill, and More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with this selection of upcoming calls for Broadway and shows around the country.

Helen Hunt, Christopher Jackson, Javier Muñoz and More Lead Encores! WORKING: A MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Encores Off-Centertoday announced casting for the Production ofNina Fssoand Stephen Schwartz'sWorking A Musical. The production will starAndrea Burns,Mateo Ferro,David Garrison,Helen Hunt,Ch…

VIDEO: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Goes Behind the Scenes of TOOTSIE by Stage Tube

On today's episode of 'Broadway Week' on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan,' Kelly Ripa goes behind the scenes of 'Tootsie.' She sits down with Santino Fontana, and even tries to take home his chara…

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Ali Stroker by BroadwayWorld TV

What has made Oklahoma an 'out of her dreams' experience for Ali Stroker Find out

TBT: A Look Back at Newsies' Opening Night to Celebrate Andrew Keenan-Bolger's Birthday! by BroadwayWorld TV

It's time to seize the day because we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway's original Crutchie from Newsies, Andrew Keenan-Bolger In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the h…

Obie Awards Announce Performers and Presenters Including Patti LuPone, Damon Daunno, and More by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice are thrilled to announce the star-studded line-up of performers and presenters for the 64th Annual Obie Awards, being held on Monday, May 20, …

Netflix Developing Hip Hop Musical with Will Smith and Queen Latifah Producing by TV News Desk

Netflixhas announced that it is developing a hip hop musical film with Solvan Slick Naim, a Brooklyn-native Algerian-American filmmaker and rapper, directingthe film, from a script he co-wro…

VIDEO: Billy Porter Stars in the POSE Season Two Trailer by Stage Tube

FX has released a new teaser for season two of POSE starring Billy Porter.Watch the teaser below

Tony and Olivier Award Winner Bunny Christie Reveals Five Secrets of the Ink Set

Tony and Olivier winner (and 2019 Tony nominee) Bunny Christie offers some insight into her incredible Ink set design.

Celebration of Bulgarian culture in McKeesport this Saturday by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It will be an evening of music, song, dance and food in McKeesport and West Homestead on May 18. 

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Here’s The Latest Theory On The Mysterious, Undeciphered Voynich Manuscript by Artsjournal1

“In a peer-reviewed paper published in the journal Romance Studies, Gerard Cheshire, a research associate at the University of Bristol, argues the manuscript is … a type of therapeutic r…

Saarinen’s Iconic JFK Terminal Reopens As A Hotel by Artsjournal

Completed in 1962, the year after Saarinen died, the Flight Center was considered a triumph of architecture and engineering. But it proved impractical as planes got bigger and airport securi…

This Ancient Art Form Is Practiced Every Morning In Front Of Houses All Over South India by Artsjournal1

“A physical form of prayer and symbol of protection, a daily exercise, and a moment of intense concentration and meditation, drawing kolam is an important household ritual that has a lot m…

Token Theatre Friends: Alice Ripley Sings ‘Jolene’ To Us (Seriously) by American Theatre Editors

The Friends talk to the star of the original 'Next to Normal' about her newest one-woman show. Plus, reviews of 'Caroline, or Change,' 'Paul Swan is Dead and Gone,' and 'Tootsie.'

The Ferryman's Jez Butterworth & Laura Donnelly on Turning a Family Secret into a Tony-Nominated Drama by Beth Stevens

As awards season barrels toward its culmination at the 73rd Annual Tonys on June 9, Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman is picking up speed and tchotchkes along the way. The family and politica…

Kelly Ripa Really Wants to Wear the Red Tootsie Dress by Ruthie Fierberg

The host of LIVE With Kelly & Ryan takes audiences onstage and backstage with Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, and more.

Young Theatre Nerds Should Know Spencer Glass & His New Broadway History Video Series It’s The Day Of The Show Y’all! Here's a First Look at H

Broadway History 201 with Spencer Glass.

Watch New Footage of Serenbe Playhouse's Vaudeville-Inspired Ragtime by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, staged under a tent reminiscent of those from early 20th-century Atlantic City, began performances May 8 in Georgia.

25 Days of Tonys: To Kill a Mockingbird’s Celia Keenan-Bolger by Ruthie Fierberg

Nominated for her fourth Tony, the actor reveals the show that impacted her the most, the musical theatre song she’ll never get sick of, and more.

'Next to Normal' at Writers Theatre: David Cromer has created a very human family, trying for something like happiness by Chris Jones

Back in 2011, just before the first national tour of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s magnificent, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal” came to Chicago, a dear out-of-town friend…

Liesl Tommy, Patti LuPone, Rachel Chavkin, and More to Present at the 2019 Obies by Olivia Clement

The 64th annual ceremony celebrating excellence Off-Broadway will take place May 20.

Record-setting winning bid on ‘Rabbit’ wins a priceless reaction by Patrick May

Jeff Koons' "Rabbit" was sold Wednesday night for more than $91 million. The reaction from the buyer's representative as the winning bid was announced was worth the price of admission.

Six Questions for Dancer-Singer-Entertainer Judi Mark

Dancer-singer-entertainer Judi Mark began her show business career primarily as a dancer. Over the years she’s branched out to acting, singing and now, comedy. She’s adding plenty of lau…

Contemporary American Theater Festival’s six show summer shows a society shaken up by Tim Treanor

The Contemporary American Theater Festival‘s 29th season will feature six new plays — four of them world premieres — which focus on the great cultural changes running through our socie…

The Kennedy Center’s 2019-2020 Season of Ballet and Dance: An Embarrassment of Riches for Washington Dance Lovers by Maria Di Mento

The Kennedy Center’s 2019/2020 Ballet and Dance Season is an embarrassment of riches with seven of the world’s top ballet companies, and nine stellar modern and contemporary dance troupe…

Constellation Theatre Company’s Season 13 ranges from ridiculous to sublime by Tim Treanor

Constellation Theatre Company, which has established a reputation for performing the sublime epics of our culture, will, in its 13th season, aspire to capture the ridiculous — and a little…

Synetic Theater debuts Phantom of the Opera next season by Tim Treanor

Synetic Theater will produce — and reimagine — the classics for its 2019-2020 season, reviving two of its most notable productions — The Tempest and The Snow Queen — and adding a cla…

First Look at Million Dollar Quartet at the Argyle Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production, which is set to begin performances May 16, launches the Long Island venue’s second season.

Meet The Artists Radically Transforming Broadway Theatre by Artsjournal

“In recent years, the dam between uptown and downtown has started to spring a leak or two—and this season, the floodgates have opened. A rush of new productions written and directed by a…

The Pygmalion Effect takes the classic makeover myth to the ballroom by Irene Hsiao

Eifman Ballet views the transformation through the lens of dance. Eifman Ballet returns to the Auditorium May 17-19 for the North American premiere of artistic d…

There are OPTIONS, AAPI America… by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess  was confused over some stuff this past weekend but…what she will say – you have OPTIONS this May – in the theater and on television AND in movies, YES, and they ar…

Oscar Winner Helen Hunt, Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson and Javier Muñoz, More Set for Working at City Center Encores! by Ryan McPhee

The production will run June 26–29.

Broadway’s Adam Kantor, Michael Arden, and More Set for Immersive PrideTable by Ruthie Fierberg

The experience from StoryCourse pairs the theatrical telling of the lives of five queer chefs with dishes inspired by their stories.

Chicago’s ‘Hamilton’ To End Three-Year Run by Greg Evans

The Chicago production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton will close Jan. 5, 2020, bringing its three-year run to an end. The Broadway In Chicago production at the CIBC Theatre will have pla…

What Other Broadway Star Was at Francesca Carpanini’s First-Ever Childhood Audition? by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Broadway’s All My Sons talks about the first time she acted opposite Annette Bening and Tracy Letts, and more theatre firsts.

Ryann Redmond Is a Belting Powerhouse! 12 Videos of the Frozen Star Singing Her Face Off

Frozen star Ryann Redmond has a voice that doesn't quit.

Photo Highlights from the 2019 Helen Hayes Ceremony! by Nicole Hertvik

Visual highlights from the 35th Annual Helen Hayes Awards Ceremony. A complete list of recipients can be found here. All photos by Mukul Ranjan. Check out Mukul’s work at or at Mukul Ranja…

Inside the 2019 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Nathan Skethway

The ceremony celebrated The Ferryman, Tootsie, What the Constitution Means to Me, and more.

Vineyard Theatre Announces Bookend Shows of 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The plays are Tina Satter's 'Is This a Room' and Antoinette Nwandu's 'Tuvalu or, The Saddest Song.'

Chief Creative Economy Officer by Artsjournal

Greensboro (NC) seeks a dynamic leader to guide the City’s support forimplementing the Cultural Arts Master Plan to continue buildingthriving artistic and cultural opportunities that enhan…

‘The Kafka Of Uruguay’ (And Why It Makes Sense That Uruguay Produced One) by Artsjournal1

“In Latin America, it’s said that Chile produces poets, Argentina produces short story writers, Mexico produces novelists, and Uruguay produces ‘los raros‘ — the strange ones.” A…

UK Dancer Denied Visa To Perform In Seattle This Weekend by Artsjournal

The O-category visa includes a range of professions, however arts presenters across the country report an uptick in rejected visa applications. Most recently, two dancers from Russia’s fam…

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

Ford Theatres is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2020 Artists Partnership Program (APP) from L.A. County independent artists, nonprofit organizations, presenters, producers and pro…

‘Nothing short of phenomenal’: GEORGE – Eventim Apollo ★★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

If you have an opportunity to catch Rob Lamberti in action do so, his performance is truly outstanding and a fitting tribute to the legend that was George Michael.

Touching The Void to transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre this autumn, tickets on sale now!

Following a sell-out world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic last year, David Greig's stage adaptation of Touching The Void is set to transfer to London's Duke of York's Theatre on 9 Nov…

Koons and Monet set new auction records

Plus: taboo painting of homosexuality for sale; supersized works for Basel Miami; and innovation at Photo London

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Scott Brown 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…

Review: Cock, Cock… Who’s There?, Brighton Fringe by Gabrielle James

Review: Cock, Cock... Who's There?, Brighton Fringe4.0Overall ScoreTo say I was unprepared for Samira Elagoz’s Cock, Cock… Who’s There? is an understatement. Admittedly, I had gone thi…

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on PROOF OF LOVE by Review Roundups

Proof of Love opened earlier this week at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Cast of RAGTIME At Serenbe Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Serenbe Playhouse's RAGTIME THE MUSICAL. The Tony Award-winning musical based on E.L. Doctorow's acclaimed novel of the same name is a picture of this natio…

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Sings DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'You Will Be Found' by BroadwayWorld

Hugh Jackman is currently on an international tour, selling out Arenas across the globe As part of his tour, he performs a segment featuring the song from the current Broadway hit, DEAR EVAN…

ORPHEUS DESCENDING Menier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

SULTRY, SINFUL, SHOCKING, SHINING           Savagely observed  absurdity, blinding flashes of insight,  profound yearning, sudden poetry singing clear notes from the cruel  swamp of …

WATCH: Find out why Rachel is Sad About The Cows in this new trailer for Michelle Payne’s play by Featured Content

"Dairy was the first to go..." Get a taste for Michelle Payne's dark comedy about body image, Sad About The Cows, and discover a little more about wannabe make-up artist Rachel in this fanta…

Rambert’s new artistic director presents his first mixed programme at Sadler’s Wells, London

Benoit Swan Pouffer combined works by Wayne McGregor and Hofesh Shechter with a new Marion Motin piece

Tom Lister and Daniel Casey to star in Boeing-Boeing tour by Georgia Snow

Tom Lister and Daniel Casey have been cast in a new tour of the comedy play Boeing-Boeing. They will both appear in

    SMALL ISLAND. Olivier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

AN INTIMATE EPIC IN A FADING  EMPIRE    Hard to overstate what an absolute treat this is , and on how many levels. It is a terrific yarn,  both romantic and tough, about history and Empi…

New Study On The Arts And Social Impact: King County by Artsjournal

The study, commissioned by the organization of corporate arts supporters, looks at how the arts has social impact in the greater Seattle area. – ArtsFund

How We Do Being Old And Sick In America: 87-Year-Old Jazz Legend Kenny Burrell And Why He Needs A GoFundMe Campaign by Artsjournal

“The Detroit native has played on at least 100 records, which is probably a conservative estimate. Burrell made his recording debut with Dizzy Gillespie in 1951, teamed up for a record wit…

Pennsylvania Ballet Adopts New Ranking System, And Lots Of Dancers Get Promotions by Artsjournal1

“Artistic director Ángel Corella has … add[ed] demi-soloist and first soloist levels to the mix. PAB now joins a handful of other U.S. companies, including Miami City Ballet, Houston Ba…

How Shakespeare By And For The Inebriated (Actors And Audience) Went From Fringe To Franchise by Artsjournal1

“Imagine Macbeth, but with a five-person cast that includes an inebriated actor in the title role. Add a prop dildo, an interpretive dance break and the president’s rousing speech from I…

Rise Up: Just Club Theatre brings the inclusivity of a club atmosphere to theatre by Sophie Garrod

Just Club is a theatre company which produces part stand-up, part gig and part theatre, and they use the fusion of these mediums to tell stories that appeal to wider audiences, rather than s…

Stage Directions: Soho Rep.’s Sarah Benson Reveals Fairview Secrets, Why Her Actors Don’t Wear Characters As Masks, and More by Mervyn Rothstein

The Fairview director uncovers how Act 2 of the Pulitzer Prize–winning play was made, her directing philosophy, and more.

'Hamilton' closing in Chicago: By the numbers

First performance: Sept. 27, 2016 at the then-PrivateBank Theatre. Opening night was Oct. 19. Last scheduled performance: Jan. 5, 2020. Number of shows: 1,365 performances over 171 weeks. Av…

Show People with Paul Wontorek: Bryan Cranston of Network by Broadway.com

Network Tony nominee Bryan Cranston discusses how he deals with unruly audience members, his Damn Yankees dreams and more on Show People with Paul Wontorek.

Network‘s Bryan Cranston on Unruly Audiences, Damn Yankees Dreams & More on Show People with Paul Wontorek by Broadway.com

Bryan Cranston is mad as hell, and Broadway audiences are loving every minute of it. He is giving an electric, Tony-nominated performance as unraveling news anchorman Howard Beale in Netwo…

Heathers Alum T'Shan Williams to Play Celie in U.K. The Color Purple Following Social Media Controversy by Ryan McPhee

The musical will play Leicester and Birmingham.

Alison Fraser, Farah Alvin, Robert Picardo Star in York’s Enter Laughing: The Musical by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross directs the return engagement of the Off-Broadway musical, which opens May 16.

Enter Laughing, Starring Chris Dwan, Alison Fraser, Farah Alvin, Robert Picardo, More, Opens May 16 by Andrew Gans

Stuart Ross directs the return engagement of the Off-Broadway musical at the York Theatre Company.

Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz Presents Benj Pasek and Justin Paul with the ASCAP Vanguard Award by BroadwayWorld

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ASCAP 34th Annual ASCAP Screen Awardsreturned to the historic Beverly Hilton last nightto celebrate the greatest names in today's fi…

BWW TV: Inside PROOF OF LOVE's Opening Night at Minetta Lane Theatre! by BroadwayWorld TV

Proof of Love opened earlier this weekat the Minetta Lane Theatre 18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal amp 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street, Audible's creative home for live perfo…

Photo Coverage: Urban Stages' 35th Anniversary Gala Honors Donna Murphy and More by Walter McBride

Urban Stages' Board of Directors and founding artistic director Frances Hill celebrated 35 years of acclaimed Off-Broadway playsmusicals and art programming at The Central Park Boathouse las…

HAMILTON Announces Chicago Closing Date by BroadwayWorld

The musical HAMILTON will conclude its more than three 3 year run in Chicago at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre 18 W. Monroe St. on January 5, 2020, it has been announced by producer Jeff…

Bette Midler Among the 2019 Disney Legends Award Recipients by TV News Desk

Today, D23, the official Disney fan club, has announced the eleven recipients for the 2019 Disney Legends Award. This year's recipients areBette Midler, Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Fav…

VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 25- Bob Martin Escorts THE DROWSY CHAPERONE To Tony Night by Alexa Criscitiello

At the 2007 Tonys, Bob Martin, a 2019 nominee for his book for The Prom, took home the award for Best Book for the hilarious new musical The Drowsy Chaperone.

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: May 16, 2019 by Bww Special

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

TodayTix Gets $73M Equity Investment From Great Hill Partners For Theater Ticketing Expansion by Dade Hayes

TodayTix, a six-year-old purveyor of tickets for Broadway shows and theater and other arts and culture events in several international cities, has gotten a $73 million equity investment led …

Taking a Hard Look at the Figures for Broadway Bares by Playbill Staff

Look back at 28 years of the beloved fundraising event by the numbers, from the number of aerial performances to what constituted the largest cast.

Encore Off-Broadway Run of Fairview Extends at TFANA by Olivia Clement

Jackie Sibblies Drury's Pulitzer Prize–winning work will continue an additional month due to popular demand.

Jesse Eisenberg’s Happy Talk Opens Off-Broadway May 16 by Olivia Clement

Susan Sarandon, Marin Ireland, Nico Santos, and more are part of the world premiere from The New Group.

Les Misérables National Tour Cast to Perform Los Angeles Benefit Concert by Adam Hetrick

The concert will take place May 20 at the Catalina Bar & Grill.

Summer theater 2019: What’s playing at SF Bay Area outdoor stages by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

From Shakespeare to Broadway musicals to political satire, here are 14 SF Bay Area stages to see outdoor theater over the summer.

Tyrone Huntley cast in new summer musical The View UpStairs at the Soho Theatre

Renowned musical theatre star Tyrone Huntley has been cast in the role of Wes in the upcoming European premiere of The View UpStairs. The all-new LGBTQ+ musical, which has enjoyed a lot of …

Chloë Moss’ How Love Is Spelt Will Be Revived in London by Adam Hetrick

Charlotte Peters will direct the play, which is set to begin September 4 at the Southwark Playhouse.

Tony Winners Bette Midler and James Earl Jones Named Disney Legends by Logan Culwell-Block

Eleven new legends will be honored at the D23 Expo in August.

I’m Not a Comedian I’m Lenny Bruce to End Off-Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick

Performances will end June 8 ahead of a planned national tour.

Planned New Airport For Machu Picchu Horrifies Archaeologists, Historians by Artsjournal1

“Bulldozers are already scraping clear millions of tonnes of earth in Chinchero, a picturesque Inca town about 3,800 metres above sea level that is the gateway to the Sacred Valley.” Say…

Pennsylvania Is Helping Pay For The Philadelphia Orchestra’s China Tour. What Do State Taxpayers Get Out Of It? by Artsjournal1

Basically, as one executive put it, “there are two Philadelphia brands the Chinese respect — the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the Philadelphia Orchestra.” Classica…

Meet The Woman Who’s (Finally) Taking The Helm Of The National Ballet Of Cuba From Alicia Alonso by Artsjournal1

“Over the years, rumors of possible successors have surfaced and vanished, as [the now-98-year-old] Ms. Alonso, at least partially blind since the 1940s, talked of living to 200. But her g…

Extinction Rebellion to take up residency at Summerhall during Fringe by Giverny Masso

Environmental campaign Extinction Rebellion is to take up residency at Summerhall during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The movement will take over two

‘Startling piece of work’: SMALL WONDERS – Edinburgh ★★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

World renowned immersive theatre company Punchdrunk makes its first ever foray to Scotland with a comprehensively startling piece of work, Small Wonders, as part of the Edinburgh Internation…

Theaters Aren’t The Only Place To Do Theatre Anymore.

My first experience with “site-specific” theater was in 1995 with a little musical called JP Morgan Saves The Nation written by a then-unknown composer/lyricist named Jonathan Larson (th…

Hamilton Sets Closing Date in Chicago by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award– and Pulitzer-winning musical has played the Windy City since September 2016.

MCC Theater Names Jocelyn Bioh as Burnt Umber Playwright-in-Residence by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's MCC Theater has announced the appointment of award-winning dramatist Jocelyn Bioh as the theater's new Burnt Umber Playwright-in-Residence for a three-year term through the 20…

Be More Chill Leads Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Winners; Pretty Woman, Mockingbird Also Take Top Prizes by Broadway.com

Each year since 2000, Broadway.com has asked our readers to pick their favorites of the season in our annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. The 2019 results are in! After receiving 12 …

Charlie Pollock to Join Pretty Woman on Broadway; Jason Danieley Sets Final Performance Date by Broadway.com

Broadway alum Charlie Pollock will head to the Nederlander Theatre on June 11 as Philip Stuckey in Pretty Woman: The Musical. Original cast member Jason Danieley will play his final performa…

Watch Dear Evan Hansen’s Michael Lee Brown Sing All 3 Parts in ‘Sincerely, Me’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The Evan alternate and understudy for Jared and Connor performs the full song with himself.

Pretty Woman's Renée Marino and Samantha Barks Continue the #PrettyStrongWomen Workouts by Mark Peikert

This week, the two demonstrate a glutes and abs workout to the Pretty Woman song "I Can't Go Back."

He Takes Us to the Underworld in ‘Hadestown.’ And We’re Glad to Go. by Laura Collins-Hughes

Fifty years into his stage career, André De Shields cherishes the ability to change what is to come.

South Coast Rep Announces 13-Play Season for 2019-20 by American Theatre Editors

Plays by Adam Bock, Julia Cho, Donja R. Love, and John Patrick Shanley, as well Kate Hamill's 'The Scarlet Letter' and some new TYA works, highlight an eclectic slate.

Des McAnuff on directing ‘Ain’t Too Proud’: Our show ‘is about what’s going on in our country now’ [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Sam Eckmann

“This is a show that is about today. It’s about what’s going on in our country now,” declares director Des McAnuff about his Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times…

Critics are raving about... Amour at Charing Cross Theatre

"C'est magnifique!" says The Stage and, across the board, critics are professing j'adore AMOUR. We've rounded up a few of the four- and five-star reviews as well as the latest show trailer. …

'Hamilton' sets its closing date in Chicago by Chris Jones

The Chicago production of "Hamilton" will close Jan. 5, 2020, the Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller said in an interview with the Tribune Wednesday evening. The date of closing is not a surpr…

BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek into rehearsals for Original Theatre Company’s UK tour of Napoli, Brooklyn by Featured Content

Look closely at the bare brick wall in these images from the rehearsals of Napoli, Brooklyn and you'll see some exquisite design work adding colour to the rehearsal room. Check out what went…

International Casts of The Lion King Perform Multilingual 'Circle of Life' by Olivia Clement

From Broadway to Madrid and London and Japan, watch the international rendition of the show's opening number.

Phaedra — a compact work for newly rebuilt Linbury Theatre at London’s Royal Opera

Hans Werner Henze’s myth-based opera is tough but rewarding

‘On Display’ movement installation examines body image by Celia Wren

“We make decisions together,” choreographer says of artists with and without disabilities.

Review: Eye to Eye, Brighton Festival by Gabrielle James

Review: Eye to Eye, Brighton Festival4.0Overall ScorePerformed in the beautiful setting of the Brighton Dome, Eye to Eye is a fifty minute musical composition, blending choral singing and ja…

Rotterdam’s Opera Days festival brings opera to the people

This quirky project sets productions in unconventional spaces with the aim of democratising the art form

Paradox, Pain, Paradise: A Review of ETHIOPIANAMERICA at Definition Theatre Company by Jay Van Ort

Beauty and terror live side by side in this memorable world premiere.

Director and Choreographer Jeff Whiting Appointed to Educational Theatre Association Board by Logan Culwell-Block

Whiting is also the creator of the choreography and staging app Stage Write.

Broadway Showstopper Spotlight Series: George Salazar on Representation, the "Mind-Blowingly Inspiring" Be More Chill Fans & His Relationship with

Spotlight on Be More Chill showstopper George Salazar.

Imagination Stage Announces 2019-2020 Season by News Desk

Imagination Stage celebrates its 40th anniversary season in 2019-2020 with an exciting lineup of shows for children of all ages. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show September 28-October 27, 201…

Celebrating Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun by Ted Chapin

The classic musical, which gave the world the anthem "There's No Business Like Show Business," opened May 16, 1946.

Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Still Evaluating? by Bill Marx

The BTCA should take action in support of #MeToo. The post Theater Commentary: The Boston Theater Critics Association — Still Evaluating? appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

‘Be More Chill’, ‘Pretty Woman’ Top Broadway’s Audience Choice Awards by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Audiences don’t alway see eye to eye with Tony voters, as we see again in this year’s Audience Choice Awards from Broadway.com. Presented exclusively to Deadline for today’s…

Half Term Theatre (25 May – 2 Jun): 10 Must-See West End Shows for Half Term

Half term and family time go hand in hand, as does family time and going to the theatre. Whether you have the West End at your doorstep and want to make the most of the opportunity, or just�…

‘Packs all the right punches’: AMERICAN IDIOT – Touring ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

The storyline itself is pretty thin but thanks to the outstanding vocal performances and incredibly emotive and shocking scenes, American Idiot provides a fun, feisty night out.

Jeff Koons Once Again Holds Record For Most Expensive Work By A Living Artist by Artsjournal1

Sold for $91.1 million, “Rabbit, a stainless steel casting of an inflatable rabbit, was the star of [Christie’s] spring sale and overtook the previous record set by British painter David…

Weinstein Company (As In Harvey) Files For Bankruptcy Liquidation by Artsjournal1

“In a bankruptcy filing on Tuesday, lawyers for the studio … said it was burning through what little cash it had left. … The Weinstein Company has been negotiating for more than a year…

Fired Brown University Conductor Files Racial Discrimination Complaint With State Panel by Artsjournal1

Brandon Keith Brown took up his position as conductor of the Brown University Orchestra in September of 2017; within six weeks, and shortly before his first scheduled concert leading the gro…

Announcing the Publication of Encuentro: Latinx Performance for the New American Theater by Latinx Theatre Commons

By Latinx Theatre Commons . The Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC) announces the publication of Encuentro: Latinx Performance for the New American Theater

Synchronistic Stagecraft by Mo Brady

Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre Review by Mo Brady There’s much to be swept away by in the new Broadway musical …

7 fab SF Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 17-19 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? Here are 7 killer ideas for an SF Bay Area weekend, from bluegrass to beer gardens to fairs and festivals of all sorts.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 16, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Nathan Lane Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon by Stagebuddy

The New Dramatists hosts their 70th annual luncheon and this year honors Three-Time Tony Award winner, Nathan Lane. We were there and talked with a ton of interesting people, many multiple T…

FIRST LOOK: Step into the nation-building world of interactive theatre show Drawing The Line by Featured Content

Homemade towers, looming scoreboards, tiny tugs of war - welcome to the world of Drawing the Line, the new interactive show from Hidden Track Theatre encouraging audiences to found their ow…

“The Devil in the White City” Coming to Hulu by Trav S.D.

On May 16 was born the enterprising serial killer Dr. H.H. Holmes (1861-1896). Naturally we do not celebrate the day; we abjure the man and his deeds (just put yourself in the shoes of one o…

Charlie Pollock To Join The Cast of PRETTY WOMAN As Stuckey by BroadwayWorld

Charlie Pollock Violet, 9 to 5, The Good Wife will join the cast of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, in the role of 'Philip Stuckey,' beginning June 11, 2019. Jason Danieley's final performance wil…

Wake Up With BWW 5/16: BAT OUT OF HELL City Center Cast, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld

Listen: Check Out an Excerpt of the ANGELS IN AMERICA Audiobook with Garfield, Lane, Broadway Revival Cast by BroadwayWorld

If you missed the Tony Award-winning revival of Angels in America on Broadway last year, you're in luck the acclaimed production is now available as an audiobook, performed by the full Natio…

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings Mashup Of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Curtain Call by Stage Tube

After last night's performance of Be More Chill, the show's composer Joe Iconis took to the stage. He talked about his love for the musical LIttle Shop of Horrors, before bringing back out s…

Wired up: East Berlin thriller makes National Theatre a surveillance centre by Philip Oltermann

Ella Hickson’s radical new play asks its audience to spy on the lives of a nation gripped by revolutionary promise The National Theatre’s Dorfman stage is to be transformed into a gigant…

T'Shan Williams Replaces Seyi Omooba in THE COLOR PURPLE by BroadwayWorld

It was recently announced that T'Shan Williams will play the role of Celie at the upcoming Curve, Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome production of The Color Purple.

Ed Night review – woke joker with an easy swagger by Paul Fleckney

Soho theatre, LondonForthright and talented, Night doesn’t shirk the issues, from porn to social media, and he has the gags to boot Today’s twentysomethings get a fair amount of flak for…

Orpheus Descending review – Tennessee Williams’ melodrama back from the dead by Michael Billington

Menier Chocolate Factory, LondonHattie Morahan and Seth Numrich help breathe new life into Williams’ strange and clumsy southern gothic How best to describe Tennessee Williams’ strange p…

Thespian Throwback: Friendship Through Dramatics by Fred C. Blanchard

Forming enduring relationships through theatre The post Thespian Throwback: Friendship Through Dramatics appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Paprika addresses Toronto theatre’s old problems in grooming next generation by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Founded 18 years ago as festival of five short plays, the Paprika Festival has grown into an organization supporting young and emerging artists year-round, culminating this year in a weeklon…

Shows performing at West End Live 2019 revealed! by Eleni Cashell

We've got a very exciting announcement to make...we can now reveal which shows are performing at this year’s West End LIVE 2019 in Trafalgar Square! The post Shows performing at West End L…

‘From the sublime to the ridiculous’: DIE! DIE! DIE! OLD PEOPLE DIE! – Battersea Arts Centre ★★★★ by Elaine C

The dark and uncomfortable path the aged couple embark on in Ridiculusmus’ Die! Die! Die! Old People Die! has a feel of The League of Gentlemen surrounding it where you expect the unexpect…

Cornerstone Theater Co. Illuminates the History of Jordan Downs, From Within

In their newest production which opens this weekend, the Cornerstone family takes a look at the Watts neighborhood’s Jordan Downs Housing Project. Dating from the 1940s, the site is curren…

Rock Interview: Nils Lofgren — Being “Blue With Lou” by Blake Maddux

"Since the late ‘60s I’ve been up and down the Northeast corridor, and Boston’s always one of our favorite stops." The post Rock Interview: Nils Lofgren — Being “Blue With Lou” a…

Jazz CD Review: Fred Hersch with the WDR Big Band — A Composer’s Flair by Michael Ullman

Vince Mendoza’s colorful arrangements give us a welcome new way to appreciate Fred Hersch’s impressive creativity -- his amply satisfying accomplishments as a composer. The post Jazz CD …

After Firing Two Museum Directors, Czech Culture Minister Gets Fired Himself by Artsjournal1

“A former mayor of Olomouc, [minister Antonín] Staněk made headlines several weeks back when he fired the director of the National Gallery in Prague, Jiří Fajt, and the head of Olomouc…

Actress Machiko Kyo, 95, Star Of ‘Rashomon’ by Artsjournal1

“A prolific actress who appeared in plays, television series and more than 80 films, … she was among Japan’s earliest on-screen sex symbols, known for playing elegant and assertive pri…

Britain’s Equivalent Of ‘Jerry Springer Show’ Cancelled After Guest Found Dead by Artsjournal1

“Given the gravity of recent events,” said the CEO of the ITV network in a statement, “we have decided to end production of The Jeremy Kyle Show.” The grave recent event was the deat…

The Arts Funder Created To Get Away From The Culture Wars Fought Over The NEA by Artsjournal1

In 2006, weary of the endless political battles over the NEA and worried about the cuts to its funding, the Ford, Prudential, Rockefeller, and Rasmuson Foundations joined forces to create a …

Laurie Metcalf talks about playing Hillary on Broadway, and Steppenwolf: 'It had to keep growing or end' by Chris Jones

Laurie Metcalf was known to Chicago theater lovers for years before she became a Broadway mainstay. The Steppenwolf ensemble member — also known for her work on the TV sitcoms "Roseanne" a…

Cannes: Bacurau — psychos and psychotropics in the tropics

Everything in Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film is extreme

Cannes: Les Misérables — Victor Hugo meets La Haine in a pulsating policier

Set in the Paris banlieue 150 years after the classic novel, Ladj Ly’s urgent drama explores a city still rife with social ills

WATCH: Brian Martin on playing a cheating, criminal husband in Jane Clegg by Featured Content

"My character does not treat his wife respectfully at all..." Watch Brian Martin talking about Finborough Theatre's four star revival of St John Ervine's Jane Clegg, then book a ticket for o…

Read Reviews for Proof of Love Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Chisa Hutchinson’s world-premiere solo play, starring Brenda Pressley, opens May 14.

‘Once more shaking the bones of theatreland’: DEATH OF A SALESMAN – Young Vic by Not Exactly Billington

This production of Death of a Salesman will become the stuff of legend, hopefully setting a precedent for future ‘classic’ revivals.

25 Days of Tonys: Be More Chill’s Joe Iconis by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Tony-nominated composer-lyricist of the sci-fi smash spill details about his childhood acting, what he’s proudest of with Be More Chill, and more.

On the Couch with Suzie Mathers by Arts Review

Who is Suzie Mathers? She is a Scottish born, Perth raised actress and graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. The recipient of the 2017 Young Australian Achiever of t…

How Theatre In Zimbabwe Has Been Dealing With Two Decades Of Upheaval And Poverty by Artsjournal1

Journalist and playwright Farai Mabeza gives a survey of the sector and the ways its artists have been opening windows on the society’s social and political problems despite a severe lack …

Melbourne to deliver a bold new global festival by Arts Review

A spectacular new festival will redefine winter in Melbourne, with the Victorian Government bringing together ambitious and unique attractions to deliver Victoria’s sixth and only creative…

“Making theatre is nowhere near as daunting as it can seem” BoxLess co-director Alexander Knott on what inspired new play Hedgehog and taking cont by Featured Content

What sparks the creativity in a writer's mind? In the case of Hedgehog writer Alexander Knott it was a blog post written by BoxLess Theatre's Artistic Director Zoe Grain about "struggling ju…

Leeds Playhouse announces first season following £16 million refurbishment by Giverny Masso

Leeds Playhouse has announced its first season for when the venue reopens following a £16 million refurbishment. Charley Miles’ There are No

‘Not clear exactly who this production is for’: DIDO – Unicorn Theatre by Laura Kressly

Dido attempts to make opera accessible to young people, but it hasn’t gone far enough to create a vibrant, engaging story for adults or children.

TodayTix raises $73 million funding round by Caitlin Huston

TodayTix has raised a $73 million funding round led by private equity firm Great Hill Partners, the ticketing company announced Thursday. With the new funding, TodayTix plans to buy out many…

The Undeniable Sound of Right Now enables an aging rockist with dying dreams by Kerry Reid

The nostalgic tones don't resonate quite as fully with the modern music scene as they could. In his 2004 New York Times essay "The Rap Against Rockism," Kelefa S…

Ionesco’s Killing Game gets too busy with the dying by Justin Hayford

There's not enough room in this scattershot world for ideas to deepen. Eugène Ionesco's Killing Game, first produced in 1970, will always be relevant—which pa…

MPs demand more action from government to stem the ‘downgrading’ of arts in schools by Georgia Snow

MPs have called on the government to take more responsibility to ensure schools provide the arts as part of a “broad and

Hot List: The best of what’s happening in Pittsburgh this summer by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The best of what’s happening in Pittsburgh this summer.

Theater: Gems include August Wilson on the Hill, 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Hello, Dolly!' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The “Hamilton” parody “Spamilton” at CLO Cabaret and Front Porch’s “Bright Star” are among the summer-in-the-city highlights.

5 must-see dance shows this summer by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From classical ballet to cutting-edge contemporary dance, there's lots to see from early June through the dog days of August.

Pittsburgh summer festivals are filled with music, fun foods and crafts by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh festivals are filled with music, fun foods and crafts.

‘A world where folklore & reality intertwine so seamlessly’: Writer Jethro Compton on relocating The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to Cornwa

Jethro Compton’s stage adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with music by Darren Clark, premieres this week at London’s Southwark Playhou…

Bull Montana: Heavy to the Greats by Trav S.D.

Bull Montana (Luigi Montagna, 1887-1950) was a funny professional wrestler who became a heavy in silent and early sound comedies. Because he made such a scary impression, there was something…

‘Shows how drama can go so much further than documentary’: Fanny & Stella: The Shocking True Story – Above the Stag Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Fanny & Stella: The Shocking True Story hangs on the brilliant performances of the two leads, Kieran Parrott and Tobias Charles (making what the programme notes is his professional debut…

Chicago theater openings May 17-23 by Doug George

FRIDAY "La Havana Madrid": Sandra Delgado's play with music about a legendary Chicago nightclub in the 1960s is back for another run. Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave.; www.thedentheatre.c…

Charlie Pollock to Join Cast of Broadway's Pretty Woman by Ryan McPhee

The musical, starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl, continues at the Nederlander Theatre.

Orpheus Descending review at Menier Chocolate Factory, London – ‘intriguing but flawed’ by Natasha Tripney

Tennessee Williams’ 1957 play is an intriguing cocktail of the mythic and gothic, laced with racial ugliness. It is a reworking of

Henry IV Parts 1 & 2/Henry V, Shakespeare's Globe review - helter-skelter ensemble history trilogy by Heather Neill and David Nice

Doubling, humour and an outstanding female Henry V Henry IV Part One (***)

My Left Right Foot: The Musical, Brighton Festival 2019 review - foul-mouthed comic brilliance by Thomas H. Green

Scottish production that reaps comedy gold from society's awkwardness about disablity My Left Right Foot tiptoes right to the precipice of massive offense. For some, it tumbles right in. Dur…

Orpheus Descending, Menier Chocolate Factory review - Tennessee Williams scorcher needs more firepower by Matt Wolf

Troubled but tantalising Williams play doesn't entirely land this time around Where would Tennessee Williams's onetime flop be without the British theatre to rehabilitate it on an ongoing b…

Puritans on the verge of a nervous breakdown (and what they have to tell us): Axis Theatre Co. and Romeo Castellucci by Artsjournal1

Two recent theater pieces take a hard look at one of the cultural rootstocks of the United States. – David Patrick Stearns

‘One of our initial instincts was to stage the performance in a café’: Dante or Die’s Terry O’Donovan & Daphna Attias on User Not Found by Featured Content

As User Not Found prepares for its London transfer - running at The CoffeeWorks Project next to Battersea Power Station from 17 May to 2 June 2019 - the show's co-creators and Dante or Die c…

FEATURED SHOW: There’s a ★★★★★ Brexit that wins the people’s vote at the King’s Head by Featured Content

Want a really good way "to face the Brexit situation and laugh"? Brexit [the play] is the answer. While voters may be turning away from the Tories and Labour at the ballot box because of Bre…

‘Consistently interesting & valuable experience’: ORPHEUS DESCENDING – Menier Chocolate Factory by Maryam Philpott

Even a middling Tennessee Williams play – Orpheus Descending – is better than most, and this one still has plenty to say about sacrifice and suffocation in small-town America

NEWS: Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Bridge Company brings world premieres to Southwark Playhouse by Featured Content

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Bridge Company, which features a cast of recent graduates from the BRIT School, comes to Southwark Playhouse next month with world premieres of musical The Sandman an…

Papatango launches new-writing scheme for playwrights in the South West of England by Georgia Snow

A new playwriting programme for the South West has been launched to address what its founders say is a historic lack of

Netflix Partners with OnePlus by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has partnered with premium smartphone brand OnePlus. This association will be based on the common philosophy of a community and…

Richard Jordan: Is it time to reassess one of the most notorious musical failures of all time? by Richard Jordan

Yesterday marked the 31st anniversary of one of the most infamous moments in musical theatre history. On May 15, 1988, the big-budget Broadway

Cannes 2019: Actress Gong Li to Receive “Women In Motion” Award by Blouin Artinfo

Chinese actress Gong Li has been named as the recipient of the Kering Group and Cannes Film Festival’s 2019 “Women In Motion” award. Francois-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering,…

Ragtime’s themes resonate at Serenbe Playhouse, but it’s a bit too busy by Jim Farmer

Terrence McNally’s body of work over the last six decades is pretty... The post <em>Ragtime</em>’s themes resonate at Serenbe Playhouse, but it’s a bit too busy appeared fi…

Ride the Cyclone at the Alliance Theatre is a bizarre ride through the afterlife by Kelundra Smith

Summer is upon us, and one of the most beloved activities of... The post <em>Ride the Cyclone</em> at the Alliance Theatre is a bizarre ride through the afterlife appeared first …

Standing @ Zero: Tootsie's Harris Milgrim by JK

So, why "Standing at Zero"? You know the numbers across the front of the stage? Zero is center, and we are putting one performer front and center.At the end of April, this month's honoree op…

Broadway.com #LiveAtFive with Bob Martin from The Prom by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Bob Martin stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Prom and more with Beth Stevens.

Odds & Ends: Watch Corey Cott in Filthy Rich, See Sutton Foster & Laura Benanti in Younger & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Watch Corey Cott and Kim Cattrall in the Trailer for Fox's Filthy Rich All right, now this just looks downright juicy. As previ…

'Come From Away' is a tale of strangers connecting amid tragedy by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Musical takes place in the wake of 9/11.

'Pompeii' brings body casts, authentic objects to St. Louis Science Center by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The exhibit, with more than 150 objects borrowed from the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, opens Friday and is here through Nov. 3.

Do You Want More Audiences and Donors? 2 Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conferences to Choose From! by Artsjournal

Toronto, June 18-19; & Chicago, July 30-31. Build Your Next Generation Strategies for Revenue Growth. Sign up by May 31 and bring 2 colleagues for FREE! (3-for-1). Digital Marketing Skil…

Oscar Rejlander, the father of art photography

At the Getty Center in LA, one of the greats of the medium is celebrated with a rich retrospective of his work

How Ella Hickson is reshaping British theatre

The playwright’s new show ‘Anna’, set in East Berlin in 1968, sets out to challenge audiences on how they hear

Huntington Theatre Company gala raises $1.3 million by The Boston Globe

More than 440 people attended the May 6 event, which was held at the Boston Center for the Arts’s Cyclorama.

IMPRESSIONS: Australia Festival at the Joyce Theater with The Australian Ballet, Australian Dance Theatre, and Dancenorth by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Australia Festival at the Joyce Theater with The Australian Ballet, Australian Dance Theatre, and Dancenorth, "Australian Dance Theatre performed with astounding conviction …

What Happens When Mean Girls Do Macbeth? - Erica Schmidt directs a radical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragedy with movie star AnnaSophia Robb

Erica Schmidt directs a radical reinvention of Shakespeare's tragedy featuring seven young actresses, including movie star AnnaSophia Robb---Jesse Berger, the founder and artistic director o…

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 16-19

Music, theater, comedy and more.