“Measure for Measure” Highlights Top Talent, at Marin Shakes by Bdhorwitz

Shakespeare’s Dark Comedy Illuminates #MeToo, #Resist by Barry David Horwitz At Marin Shakespeare Company, a rich complement of fine comic actors bring on the fun in “Measure for Measure…

July Preview – Queer Theatre, Musicals, New Takes on Classics, and More by David Levy

  Aurin, David, and Diep share what they’re excited about for July, 2019, including (when available) how to get discounted tickets. Introductions (0:00) In The Green (0:41) presnted by LC…

‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’ Sets Broadway Closing Date by Patrick Hipes

Pretty Woman: The Musical will end its Broadway run on August 18, when the show will have played 27 preview and 421 regular performances at the Nederlander Theatre since its debut last Augus…

Special Episode: Thomas John on “Dead Serious” by Matt Tamanini

On this BroadwayRadio special episode, Matt Tamanini speaks with psychic and medium Thomas John, who will be bringing his autobiographical musical “Dead Serious” to New York’s Theatre …

How to find music that won’t land you in copyright trouble by Admin

Dance and music are inextricably linked. Even during pieces set to silence, everyone’s listening to the sound of the footsteps on stage, or the audience shifting in their seats. Sound and …

Pretty Woman: The Musical to Play Final Performance August 18 by Broadway Direct

Pretty Woman: The Musical will play its final performance at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre on August 18, 2019. Now in its twelfth month on Broadway, Pretty Woman: The Musical is the highe…

Pretty Woman: The Musical Sets Broadway Closing Date by Broadway.com

Pretty Woman: The Musical, the stage musical based on the hit 1990 film, will end its Broadway-premiere run at the Nederlander Theatre on August 18. The show began previews on July 20, 2018 …

‘Pretty Woman’ Announces Broadway Closing by Nancy Coleman

The musical adaptation of the 1990 film started strong at the box office, but no one onstage turned out to have the drawing power of Julia Roberts.

Ronald K. Brown: dance of the sacred and profane

The New York choreographer’s life pervades his work. He talks about his latest piece, Mercy

Come From Away will return to Royal Alexandra Theatre in December by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Waleed Akhtar: As an actor of colour, touring comes with unique challenges by Waleed Akhtar

Touring means months away from home and living out of a suitcase, but for actors of colour there are other difficulties to

‘Pretty Woman’ will end its run in August by Caitlin Huston

“Pretty Woman” will play its final performance on Aug. 18, one year after the show opened on Broadway.  At the time of closing, the musical will have played 27 preview performances and …

Pretty Woman: The Musical Sets Broadway Closing Date by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the film of the same name, plays the Nederlander Theatre.

The End of History… review at Royal Court, London – ‘absorbing but aimless’ by Fergus Morgan

The band is back together. Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, the playwright and director behind the mega-hit Harry Potter play, are reunited

How Jony Ive’s Designs Assaulted The Physical World by Artsjournal

The late architect Robert Venturi praised the designers Charles and Ray Eames for bringing back “good old Victorian clutter” into modern design. Nothing similar could be said of Apple, w…

Houston Post Office To Be Converted To Sprawling Arts Complex (With A Rooftop Farm/Garden) by Artsjournal

Called POST, the new complex will feature arts and music venues, entertainment spaces, creative workspaces, dining and shops. – dezeen

A Plea For Reality: Should Bots Have To Declare Their “Fake” Identities? by Artsjournal

On July 1st, California became the first state in the nation to try to reduce the power of bots by requiring that they reveal their “artificial identity” when they are used to sell a pro…

Motion Picture Academy Invites 842 New Members – Half Women by Artsjournal

While for years the Academy made a concerted effort to limit the number of new member invitations and keep the number of voters to no more than 6,000, all the membership limits were abandone…

Upcoming at Feinstein’s/54 Below: Joanna Gleason, Charles Busch, Lillias White, More by Adam Hetrick

July engagements also include the return of Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz.

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 7/3/19/19. by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 7/3/19. "Now Circa Then" at Chester Theatre, "The Skin of Our Teeth", at Berkshire Theatre Group; WAM' s"Ann" hits the road, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. …

Theater Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN (Ruskin Theatre Group in Santa Monica) by Joan Alperin

DEATH LIVES Arthur Miller makes Willie Loman, the tragic figure in his Death of a Salesman, 63 years old. So I was more than a little skeptical as to whether or not Rob Morrow (of Northern E…

St Fagans wins museum prize after overhaul

‘Living history museum’ is Wales’ most popular heritage attraction

Remembering Reid Davis

by Kevin Clarke Last week, our theatre community lost a beautiful soul: Reid Davis.  Theatre friends weave their way in and out of your life in unpredictable ways?in the audition room, on…

Uniquely Bay Area: the Marsh Turns 30

by Sam Hurwitt Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Marsh occupies a unique role in the Bay Area theatre ecosystem. Not only is it a hub for solo theatre pieces, but it?s also a …

A Look at Mykal Kilgore, Mara Davi, and More in Into the Woods by Marc J. Franklin

The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical is scheduled to play a limited engagement at Barrington Stage Company through July 23.

The “Pursuit Of Happiness” In The Collective Sense (Rather Than Personal) by Artsjournal

The topic of what Hannah Arendt called “public happiness” is largely ignored by those who think and write about contemporary culture. Apparently, politics and happiness don’t go togeth…

Max Wright, Stage Actor Who Became Known For TV’s ‘ALF’, Dead At 75 by Artsjournal1

He never much enjoyed working on the popular series, though he acknowledged that that “doesn’t matter … ALF brought people a lot of joy. They adored it.” While he did quite a bit of …

The Challenge of Doing Theatre In Mexico by Artsjournal

“Currently, Mexico is going through a change of government, which has reduced the national budget for culture and has been removed a lot of art scholarships. On top of this, more and more …

Ryan McCartan & Taylor Iman Jones to Lead Off-Broadway Musical Scotland, PA; Full Cast Set by Beth Stevens

The full cast is set for the Roundabout Theatre Company’s world premiere of Scotland, PA. Based on the cult film (and Shakespeare’s Macbeth), the new musical features a book by Michael M…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Nicholas Podany on 'Always Wanting to Be a Wizard' & More by Caitlin Moynihan

It's difficult to find someone who doesn't know about Harry Potter. The cultural phenomenon made its way to the stage with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , which took home six Tony Awar…

Jelani Remy to Take Over as Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud; Jeremy Pope Sets Exit Date by Broadway.com

The acclaimed Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud will welcome former vlogger Jelani Remy as a permanent replacement for the role of Eddie Kendricks beginning on July 9. Tony-nominated origi…

R&B Star Halle Bailey to Play Ariel in Rob Marshall’s Live-Action The Little Mermaid by Ryan McPhee

The original 1989 movie’s composer Alan Menken will team up with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the new film’s score.

You've been warned: London theatre details offensive scenes in advance by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Donmar Warehouse denies it is pandering to easily offended by listing disturbing content Theatre audiences are used to being warned about nudity and violence when booking tickets, as well as…

Sara Baras review – regal and rapid-fire flamenco by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe Spanish dancer exudes a powerful authority in this festival-opening show that ranges from poetic interludes to precision-tooled moves Increasingly in flamenco, it…

‘The Band’s Visit’ plays on, taking a star from screen to stage by Nelson Pressley

Israeli actor Sasson Gabay on the “small miracle” that swept him to America.

How to Simultaneously Get Premium Broadway Seats and Donate to a Good Cause by Dan Meyer

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ Care-Tix program offers audiences great seats and the chance to help others.

After 35 Years Of Performing, Tap Master Savion Glover Is Still Searching by Artsjournal1

“His post-rehearsal explanations kept coming out like Zen meditations: ‘Do you hear what you see? Or do you see what you hear? … What does the sound look like that you see when you are…

Controversial Purchase Of Westminster Choir College By Chinese Company Canceled by Artsjournal1

“Rider University has dropped a controversial plan to sell Westminster Choir College to a for-profit company based in China and instead is resuscitating efforts to relocate the choir colle…

Venice’s Mayor, And The Cruise Companies That Control Its Port, Want The Monster Cruise Ships To Keep Coming by Artsjournal1

Despite concern over both the huge amount of daytripper traffic by passengers and the physical damage that the enormous ships cause to both the Venice Lagoon and the low-lying city itself, t…

Plan To Merge Florence’s Uffizi And Accademia Galleries by Artsjournal1

“The Italian culture minister, Alberto Bonisoli, is planning to merge the Gallerie degli Uffizi with the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence under a single administration” as part of a…

Philanthropy Seems Good. But Is It Also Part Of The Problem? by Artsjournal

“Philanthropy is an exercise in power, by definition by the wealthy. It’s an attempt to have some public influence. And in that respect, it’s a plutocratic element in the democratic se…

In Barbershops And Laundromats, Bringing Books To Kids Who Can’t Get To Libraries by Artsjournal1

“This developing movement, supported by nonprofit groups, entrepreneurs, libraries and community fund-raising, is redefining the borders of traditional neighborhood public libraries by cre…

Non-Verbal Communication: A Dictionary Of What Our Gestures Mean by Artsjournal

Francois Caradec’s Dictionary, newly translated into English by Chris Clarke, lists some 850 gestures that “successively address each part of the body, from top to bottom, from scalp to…

With ‘AMC Artisan Films’, Big Theater Chain Tries To Give Smaller Movies A Boost by Artsjournal1

“According to a press release, the initiative will spotlight ‘character and narrative driven movies’ that big-budget box-office behemoths tend to overshadow. … If any of this sounds …

How A Caretaker With Little Training “Restored” (And Damaged) 200 Of Van Gogh’s Paintings by Artsjournal

The 200 Van Gogh paintings which Jan Cornelis Traas restored for the family between 1926 and 1933 represent nearly a quarter of the artist’s works. It remains highly disturbing that a rest…

David Cale Has a New Story to Tell: His Own by Alexis Soloski

In his musical memory play at the Public Theater, he’s no longer being indirect about the violence that shaped, and shadowed, his life.

How “Game Of Thrones” Is Like Chaucer by Artsjournal

The fate of Chaucer’s unfinished works suggests there may be something to be appreciated in the peculiarly suspended state in which fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones c…

Review: Molly Bloom Leaps From ‘Ulysses’ to Shout ‘Yes!’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Aedín Moloney and Colum McCann lift the character from James Joyce’s novel to create a celebration of womanhood for the stage.

Review: Criss Angel Goes Broadway, and the Blood and Spiders Follow by Alexis Soloski

What happens when the “Mindfreak” unplugs? A little less gore and a tribute to a magician who came before him. Plus: boob jokes.

IF IT LOOKS LIKE A LIFE: A RESPONSE TO CHANA PORTER’S LEAP AND THE NET WILL APPEAR by Julia May Jonas

Does the key to life come less from real knowledge and more from a sense of rhythm? Pattern recognition? A skewed version of the old saying, “If it looks like a life, and it walks like a l…

Music Review: New Pop Releases of June 2019 by Deanna Costa

Here’s a list of five June releases that are making major waves on the Pop scene. The post Music Review: New Pop Releases of June 2019 appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

Donna Walker-Kuhne Receives LPTW's First Rachel Crothers Leadership Award by Lauren Yarger

LaChanze, André DeShields and Donna Walker-Kuhne. Photo: Valerie Terranova Photography By Lauren YargerMarketer and Audience Developer Donna Walker-Kuhne received the first Rachel Crot…

The Telly Leung Quartet Will Play Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

The Aladdin alum will return to the Manhattan nightspot in July.

Playing ‘Mockingbird’ villains on Broadway can be a brutal assignment by Peter Marks

Two actors talk about portraying the Ewells, who seal the fate of a falsely accused black man

LaBute New Theater Festival pushes boundaries for a seventh edition by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Event showcases one-act plays.

In the aftermath of Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, and Poway, Fringe play Passing finds its voice by Guest Writer

Passing had an unusually long gestation period. The idea for a play about the Holocaust first came to me in 2010. But, as is often the case, the story in my head did not translate well to th…

People cracking up on Pennsylvania Avenue means just one thing: the History of Laughter tour by Guest Writer

A History of Laughter is my stand-up comedy walking tour of Pennsylvania Avenue. Already sounds amazing, right? Why are you doing this?  I started performing stand-up in DC several years ag…

Chil Kong, coming from the worlds of theatre and film, named Adventure Theatre MTC’s new Artistic Director by Lorraine Treanor

In his farewell letter yesterday, Michael J. Bobbitt, exiting Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre MTC, teased today’s announcement, saying his replacement is a long-time friend. The com…

Neil Diamond Musical in Development for Broadway by Matthew Wexler

A new biographical musical telling the incredible life story of singer-songwriter Neil Diamond is currently in development for Broadway. The post Neil Diamond Musical in Development for Br…

Sid Ramin, Oscar-Winning Orchestrator of West Side Story and Gypsy, Dies at 100 by Adam Hetrick

The Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winner worked on the original productions of several musicals.

Hot Festival Opening Night: Sampling Queer Theater + Six I Want To See by New York Theater

Six recommended shows from the Hot Festival, which is billed as the oldest queer theater festival in the world I saw 15 of the 45 shows in the Hot Festival on opening night and I can say al…

Broadway's Sutton Foster Takes Over SiriusXM’s Volume July 3 by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time Tony winner shares The 10 Songs I Can’t Live Without.

Jelani Remy to Replace Jeremy Pope in Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud by Ryan McPhee

The Lion King alum takes over the role of Eddie Kendricks.

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

Written By Julio Martinez Two Los Angeles intimate theaters will each host a Mueller Report Read-A-Thon, offering Angelenos the opportunity to hear the Mueller Report read aloud, in its…

ON BROADWAY: Moulin Rouge is ‘a feast for the eyes & ears’ by Simon Parris

A truly spectacular spectacular, Moulin Rouge burns through the budget of a hundred musicals, all in the quest for extravagant entertainment.

Pip with Pizzazz: Ethan Mordden Assesses Barbra Streisand by Mark Dundas Wood

Diversity, inclusion and curious sins of omission in a new book on the "greatest star." The post Pip with Pizzazz: Ethan Mordden Assesses Barbra Streisand appeared first on Clyde Fitch Repor…

NEWS: Young people learn about offstage careers on Inspiring Future Theatre Day by Press Releases

Theatres, arts organisations and industry professionals across the UK have been celebrating the wide range of offstage theatre careers available for young people, as part of #InspiringFuture…

Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, Christy Altomare, and Arielle Jacobs Set for Broadway Princess Party by Adam Hetrick

The latest installment will take place in Walnut Creek, California.

5 Debut Questions: My Fair Lady's Kaitlyn Frank by Mo Brady

This week, we welcome My Fair Lady ensemblist Kaitlyn Frank to the Main Stem and learn about her journey to making her Broadway debut. …

See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ruth Wilson, and More in New Photos From His Dark Materials by Nathan Skethway

The BBC/HBO series, based on the trilogy by Philip Pullman, is set to premiere later in 2019.

Nothin' But A Great Time by Mo Brady

Rock of Ages at New World Stages Review by Mo Brady The off-Broadway company of Rock of Ages (Photo by Matthew Murphy) …

Promenade’s Cast on the Most Absurd Characters They’ve Ever Played by Dan Meyer

Encores! Off-Center’s production of María Irene Fornés’ absurdist musical plays July 10–11 at New York City Center.

Quilts of Valor pieces together a way to honor military vets by Emily McTavish

“Many of these veterans feel alone, and to have strangers reach out and thank them is powerful." A sewing machine whirrs and an iron pumps out steam. A small b…

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, Ryan McCartan, and More Tapped for New Adam Gwon Musical Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Scotland, PA, based on the 2001 Macbeth–inspired film, will have its world premiere at Roundabout this fall.

Frozen's Robert Creighton Set to Star in Cagney's Pre-Broadway Run at Pioneer Theatre Company by Caitlin Moynihan

Casting has been announced for Peter Colley's Broadway-aimed musical Cagney, based on the life of Yankee Doodle Dandy star and Academy Award winner James Cagney. Originally seen off-Broadw…

Neil Diamond Will Follow Carole King onto Broadway with Brill Building Musical, But It Won’t Be So Easy This Time by Roger Friedman

Carole King has had a huge hit with her Broadway musical, “Beautiful,” even though it may be winding down soon. King’s songs

First Look at P L A S T I C at Judson Memorial Church by Marc J. Franklin

The evening of contemporary performance art by looseKANONdance is set to make its world premiere in Washington Square August 17.

Nicolas Roeg’s masterpiece Don’t Look Now is re-released

The director never bettered this story of death and Venice starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland

Vita & Virginia — Chanya Button’s film brings an agenda to Bloomsbury

The story of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf is told with little humour and much foreboding

Check Out Production Photos From Outdoor A Midsummer Night's Dream in London by Nathan Skethway

The Shakespearean comedy began performances at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre on June 28.

🍸 Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (Open Run) by Theater With A Twist

Imperial Theater, 252 W. 45th St.Midtown West Credits: Book by Dominique Morisseau; Choreography by Sergio Trujillo; Directed by Des McAnuff Cast includes: Derrick Baskin, James

Fox Stage Productions Execs Exit After Disney Theatricals Takeover; ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Proceeds On Schedule by Greg Evans

Disney’s $71.3 billion acquisition of Fox last March has definitely reached the stage stage: With Disney Theatrical Productions’ takeover of Fox Stage Productions, including the upcoming…

Knife+Heart — Vanessa Paradis stars in a lurid silly-season thriller

Yann Gonzalez’s film tells of serial murders in the gay porn industry

TimesTalks: David Byrne by Timestalks

Midsommar goes from horror to hokum

Ari Aster’s film, set in a weird Swedish commune, struggles to live up to its initial promise

Watch Scenes From Mary Zimmerman-Directed The Music Man at the Goodman by Andrew Gans

The Meredith Willson musical continues at the Chicago venue through August 11.

Extra £11m funding announced for new east London creative quarter in Olympic Park by Giverny Masso

Building work has started on a new £1.1 billion cultural quarter in east London, as another £11 million in funding is announced

Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise by Evan Lambert

Sometimes you don’t need a long, complex story — or even an engaging one — to hook an audience. At the showing of "Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise" at The Shed that I attended, audiences cl…

Sombras, Sadler's Wells, review: Sara Baras' flexible footwork opens London's Flamenco Festival with style by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

The flamenco superstar whirls and poses in a performance filled with taut unison dances and moments of improvisation

Norbert Leo Butz once missed a performance of The Last Five Years because he was arrested by Maureen Lee Lenker

There are a lot of reasons an actor might miss a theatrical performance — calling out due to illness, a death in the family, etc. But two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz once missed a pe…

‘The relationships between the family ring true’: SUMMER ROLLS – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written by Tuyen Do and directed by Kristine Landon-Smith, Summer Rolls focuses on an ‘invisible’ demographic – the Anglo-Vietnamese.

The Great Comet’s Grace McLean Makes Her Professional Writing Debut by Olivia Clement

The lost story of the woman who created a saint takes the LCT3 stage in Off-Broadway’s In The Green.

Hobson’s Choice review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘joyous, warm-hearted ballet’ by Rachel Elderkin

Created for Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet in 1989, Hobson’s Choice was one of David Bintley’s earliest creations. This revival celebrates his final

Bring Your Trash To My Open House by Joe Patti

This will be the last retrospective post of the series covering the time I am on vacation. I should be back at the helm Monday, hopefully with pictures and thoughts to share. I am writing th…

Tyger Drew-Honey to make stage debut in Posh by Eleni Cashell

The comedy play Posh is returning to theatres across the UK, with actor Tyger Drew-Honey making his stage debut in the role of Alistair Ryle. The post Tyger Drew-Honey to make stage debut in…

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart review at New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme – ‘exhilarating’ by Natalie Douglas

David Greig’s 2011 play tells the story of a straight-laced academic whose conference trip to Kelso veers disturbingly into the unknown. Anna

A Fringe Festival Of A Fringe Festival Is Popping Up In Philly by Artsjournal1

“At the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the vast majority of shows require paid admission … with tickets for the curated shows (those are the shows that the festival invites to participate…

PICT Classic Theatre announces 2019-2020 season by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

New season features ghosts, fairies and a trip back to one author’s childhood in Ireland. 

Jeremy Shamos, Taylour Paige, and More Join Netflix Adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by Olivia Clement

The Denzel Washington-produced film stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, and more.

Kristy Cates, Maureen McGovern, More Join Alice Ripley-Led Into the Woods Concert by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical will be presented July 8 at The Town Hall.

Arts Commentary: Is Art Ever Out of Season? — Anti-seasonal hits and Non-hits by Jon Garelick

My tastes have always been everywhere and all over, whatever the time of year. But there is a seasonal connection for me — some books, movies, and music are inseparable from the season in …

Actor Jake Sawyers: ‘It’s up to you how much you allow your disability to define your career’ by Giverny Masso

Actor Jake Sawyers recently took part in theatre company Extant’s Pathways programme, which is a year-long bespoke training scheme for visually impaired

Mean Girls Dance Captain Brendon Stimson Dances Through His Broadway Musical Resume

Mean Girls' dance captain, Brendon Stimson, takes us through Broadway resume one iconic showstopper at a time.

Watch Rehearsal Footage From the Cast of Encores! Off-Center’s Promenade by Dan Meyer

The musical, by María Irene Fornés and Al Carmines, runs July 10-11 at New York City Center.

16 Broadway Shows That Closed Before Opening by Logan Culwell-Block

From ailing stars to jailed producers, the stories behind some of Broadway’s shortest runs are the stuff of legend.

Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott on mining their 23-year friendship for new show by Maureen Lee Lenker

For theater lovers, Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott are as iconic a duo as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, PB&J, or Ethel Merman and things coming up roses. The award-winning perf…

Connecting With Your Roots by Anita Martin

Somerville’s Holy Broth brings everyone to the table The post Connecting With Your Roots appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Two Women Writers Claim They Were ‘Pushed Off’ Idris Elba/Kwame Kwei-Armah Play by Artsjournal1

Tree, inspired by Elba’s 2014 “character album” Mi Mandela, is debuting this week at the Manchester International Festival before a run at London’s Young Vic, where Kwei-Armah is art…

Diary: Fan goes through the roof fur the sake of Wolfie hunt by Tabard

Most famous actors will have a good tale or two to tell about encounters with over-enthusiastic fans. However, Robert Lindsay can probably

Hamlet: July 4 by Harry Venning

Green Space, Dance Space: Dance in the Parks Brings Professional and Youth Performances to Your Backyard by Sharon Hoyer

The annual free series of dance performances in neighborhood parks makes the long-awaited fair weather all the sweeter.

Selladoor’s plans for Greenwich are not a done deal – your views, July 4 by The Stage

Selladoor’s plans to launch its new south London venue are being presented as a done deal, but there has been no public

Post-war press urged to ‘take theatre seriously’ – 100 years ago in The Stage by The Stage

July 3, 1919: Writing just after the signing of the Peace Treaty of Versailles that brought the First World War to an

A Look at Independent Theatres in Mexico by Mariela Lopez Flores

By Mariela Lopez Flores. Mariela López talks about her research on independent theatres across Mexico, including the challenges, the benefits, and recommendations for anyone wanting to crea…

‘Holds a withering mirror to Hollywood’s vile & vacuous culture’: BITTER WHEAT – West End ★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

There may be a whiff of sensationalised cliché to this world premiere of Bitter Wheat, but no matter. Mamet’s subject is timely and relevant and Malkovich's performance is electrifying.

Andy Warhol’s Portraits Of Prince Don’t Violate Copyright, Rules Federal Court by Artsjournal1

“A 2017 lawsuit by photographer Lynn Goldsmith against the Andy Warhol Foundation has come to a close, as a federal judge in New York ruled yesterday that Warhol’s 1984 Prince Series wor…

Melbourne’s Two Biggest Arts Festivals To Merge Into New Event by Artsjournal1

The Melbourne International Arts Festival, the city’s premier showcase for “high art,” and White Night, a late-winter outdoor festival, will unite into a new 18-day festival under a ne…

Barabbas by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While Will T.F. Carter’s "Barabbas" is very outspoken on the topic of political corruption in Peru, the play is dramatically weak as so much of it is exposition. In each scene we learn a l…

Noises Off review – Frayn's chaotic farce as thrilling as ever by Michael Billington

Lyric Hammersmith, LondonMichael Frayn’s witty parody of backstage antics endures in an entertaining production that hit a real-life on-stage glitch What irony! Just as Michael Frayn’s f…

Katherine Ryan: 'Men are like dolphins – best enjoyed on holiday!' by Hannah J Davies

The queen of the caustic punchline talks about plastic surgery, embarrassing her daughter – and turning her life as a single mum into a sitcom Katherine Ryan is busily scrolling through a …

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart review – brilliant border ballads drama by Mark Fisher

New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeThis dizzylingly funny drama boasts a tremendous cast, witty costumes and surprising set ‘This is not a ballad,” says Prudencia Hart early on in David Greig�…

Do you need an agent? by Admin

Landing a dance agent can help skyrocket your career. Think of it as having your own personal posse cheering you on and fighting for you to succeed. You definitely don’t need an agent to …

How to Solve Design’s Diversity Problem by American Theatre Editors

Backstage jobs are still predominantly filled by white men, but the picture is slowly changing thanks to artists' activism.

A Totally ‘Engaging’ Musical: Santa Monica’s “Morgan-Wixson Theatre” Marries Old-School Hilarity To New-Wave Harmony With “The Wedding Sin by Leo Buck

Ms. Mattsson’s direction is lively, and free-flowing, with an inspiring trend toward finding the ‘realism’ in the outright farcical; this makes the characters, and what they’re doing…

The Blanket will dance 'Yolk & Grove' at Carrie Furnaces by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Blanket has enlisted New York City choreographer Beth Gill to create a mashup of dance works to be presented in the Carrie Furnaces.

From Carrie Pipperidge to Frankie and Johnny: Celebrating 6-Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald by Hannah Vine

The actor celebrates her birthday July 3.

Why William Ivey Long Crafted Multiple Beetlejuice Costumes By Hand by Ruthie Fierberg

The 17-time Tony-nominated costume designer reveals the secrets behind his Tim Burton-inspired design.

How Meghan Markle’s Rehearsal Dinner Dress Inspired Tootsie’s Signature Look by Ruthie Fierberg

Costume designer William Ivey Long reveals secrets behind the red dress and more.

Arcola Theatre announces autumn season by Eleni Cashell

Arcola Theatre's autumn season for 2019 has been announced. Featuring several UK premieres, all of the plays have either been written or adapted by women. The post Arcola Theatre announces a…

‘Nixon in China’ comes to Princeton – literally smarter than ever by Artsjournal1

Everybody from singers to directors to conductors to critics has needed a few decades to determine what exactly is in John Adams’s first opera and how to draw the most out of it. Steven La…

Shakespeare North Playhouse to receive £4m extra funding to support increased construction costs by Georgia Snow

The planned Shakespeare North Playhouse will receive a further £4 million of local government funding to support an increase in expected construction

Mr. Broadway July 2019: Moulin Rouge!'s Aaron Tveit by JK

Who's our favorite Broadway Bohemian? This guy! Who's one of only a few people who made the Les Miz movie worth watching? This guy! Who was the very first Mr. Broadway on this blog - Septem…

Noises Off review at Lyric Hammersmith – ‘generous-hearted revival of Michael Frayn’s classic farce’ by Julia Rank

When the lights blew during Jeremy Herrin’s production of Noises Off, it wasn’t yet another misstep in farce-within-a-farce Nothing On – rather

Soho Theatre to reposition as playhouse and move to producer-led model by Giverny Masso

Soho Theatre has announced plans to reposition itself as a playhouse, as it reveals it is moving to a producer-led model. The

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Hunt at Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the world premiere of Rupert Goold’s production of The Hunt at the Almeida Theatre.

Dear West End Producer: ‘Would making unproduced scripts available online be a better system than submitting scripts?’ by @westendproducer

Theatre peeps – directors, producers, writers: what if unproduced/available #scripts were accessible online? Could #tech make genuine artistic connections, or is the

The Stage/Sylvia Young Theatre School Scholarships winner 2019 by Paul Vale

This year’s winner of The Stage Scholarship at Sylvia Young Theatre School is 12-year-old Gretchen Withecomb, from Lewisham in London. The award

Careers Clinic: Do immersive shows mean I accidentally hide my own branding as an actor? by John Byrne

I did my first immersive show as a graduate last year. It was a small, site-specific one, but enjoyable and I learned

Eviction is more than just a bureaucratic process by Maya Dukmasova

An architecture critic and a housing reporter visit a new exhibition in Milwaukee. Eviction has become a prominent topic of academic research, public debate, jou…

For a good time, come all over the dating satire Grindr the Opera by Josh Flanders

Pride Films and Plays' new musical gleefully skewers the modern gay-dating scene. Looking for a good time? One night of fun that you will likely soon forget?…

The frothy fantasy Flower of Hawaii blooms again by Albert Williams

Folks Operetta revives a lost hit from pre-World War II Berlin. This operetta by composer Paul Abrahám and librettists Alfred Grünwald, Fritz Löhner-Beda, and…

‘Just Kitten Around’: named for cats, made for humans by Brianna Wellen

Felines are the toughest stand-up audience in town. It's pretty hard to impress a cat. They are notoriously apathetic and play by their own rules.…

Creatives of the future inspired by theatres UK-wide by Robin Johnson

Theatrical organisations, professionals and artists UK-wide are today celebrating the wide range of careers available within theatre for young people. The post Creatives of the future inspir…

'Bodyguard' star Kimber Sprawl puts her spin on Whitney Houston role

Kimber Sprawl wants to honor Whitney Houston's legacy as she stars in "The Bodyguard," a stage musical version of the movie at The Gateway in Bellport.

Tyger Drew-Honey to star in UK tour of Laura Wade’s Posh by Matthew Hemley

Tyger Drew-Honey is to star in a touring production of Laura Wade’s Posh. The show begins a five-week tour opening at Oxford

The Crucible review at Pitlochry Festival Theatre – ‘tense and evocative’ by David Pollock

While other shows in Elizabeth Newman’s inaugural repertory season have  emphasised nostalgic musical theatre and light comedy, Newman’s only entirely self-directed piece

NOISES OFF Lyric, Hammersmith by Libby Purves and Friends

FARCE AS LIFE, LIFE AS FARCE, FRAYN AGAIN TRIUMPHANS        It felt like a pilgrimage,  homage to pay.   37 years ago Michael Frayn’s greatest of comedies, a wicked love-song to the …

‘Good fun, irresistible really’: The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Musical – West End ★★★★ by Libby Purves

The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ The Musical is the result of Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary badgering the late Sue Townsend to be allowed to do it, and with poppy tunes and a high-s…

Rust review at Bush Theatre, London – ‘overly cold play about modern relationships’ by Rosemary Waugh

“I want more,” says Nadia (Claire Lams) to Daniel (Jon Foster), the man with whom she is having a long-term affair. Specifically,

Q&A video and photos: How did Nina Simone inspire Black Is the Color of My Voice? by Terri Paddock

How much do you know about Nina Simone? Guaranteed: after you see Black Is the Color Of My Voice, the one-woman play with music written by and starring young American theatremaker Apphia Cam…

Obituary: Alan Drury – ‘Playwright and BBC Radio Drama literary manager’ by Michael Quinn

A playwright with more than 60 scripts to his name, Alan Drury was also the first literary manager to be appointed by

First Night Takeover: On Your Feet

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O’Bree attending the UK premiere of On Your Feet! – The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan – at the London Coliseum and what a night…

Actor Maureen Hibbert: ‘My first job taught me not to compare myself to others’ by John Byrne

My degree course at Middlesex was very supportive of students seeking creative opportunities outside the curriculum. Before graduating, three fellow students and

‘Has stood the test of time with remarkable ease’: NOISES OFF – Lyric Hammersmith ★★★★ by Anne Cox

The ‘technical difficulties’ that unexpectedly halted the opening night of Noises Off at the Lyric Hammersmith brought the house down. They couldn’t have been funnier than if they’d …

The Green Room: What’s the most unprofessional you’ve ever been? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​​​​​​ Ros

Movement tutor Kirsty McFarland: ‘Listen, but not just with your ears, with your body too’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in dance/performance? At school I struggled with dyslexia but dancing and drama made me feel that I

Dark Sublime, Trafalgar Studios review – sci-fi tribute is less rocket, more Reliant Robin by Rachel Halliburton

Navigating the script is a bit like going in a car with a driver who's just passed their test This lovingly lo-tech visit to galaxies far far away is a curious proposition, which, while neit…

The Arts Aren’t The Cherry, They Are The Yeast by Joe Patti

Apparently I watched a lot of TED Talks in 2009 as this seemed to be recurring element in my retrospective posts these couple of weeks. However, this is one I have remembered clearly for the…

Signs Of When Seeds Were Planted by Joe Patti

So 2009 was long before ArtsMidwest started their Creating Connection initiative and before I started my correspondence with Carter Gillies regarding the value of the arts, but I found a blo…

New Research Into Nonprofit Staff Compensation by Drew McManus

There’s an excellent article in the 6/12/2019 edition of fastcampny.com by Ben Paynter that examines two recent studies on nonprofit staff compensation. Spoiler alert: both studies uncover…

Director Ivo van Hove: ‘I want to make the most extreme art without compromising’ by Fergus Morgan

Ivo van Hove returns with The Fountainhead at the Manchester International Festival this month just weeks after his last production All About

Writers claim being excluded after creating Idris Elba's play by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Tree is billed as a collaboration between Elba and director Kwame Kwei-Armah Two writers claim they were removed from a high-profile theatre production about to open at the Manchester intern…

David Benedict: Is gender-fluid casting finally going mainstream? by David Benedict

“Never does one understand so well the failure of women in art as when one sees them deliberately impersonating men upon the

Marketing Manager Position Available by Artsjournal

Under the musical direction of Nicholas McGegan for 34 years, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale (PBO) is recognized as "America's leading historically-informed ensemble" (The New …

On the Couch with Martin del Amo by Arts Review

Who is Martin del Amo? I’m a choreographer and dancer based in Sydney. I’m originally from Germany but have been calling Australia home for nearly 20 years. For a long time, I mainly wor…

Netflix Orders Second African Original Series “Blood & Water” by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix is known as the world’s leading internet entertainment service. Recently, it has started production on its second original African series, “Blood & Water.” The series is a …

Major Ben Quilty exhibition opens at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art by Arts Review

Interested in the work of a socially engaged contemporary artist committed to art’s capacity to raise awareness and instigate change? Then go and experience Quilty at Brisbane’s Gallery …

When it’s not all about the music at a festival

Crowd emotion can be whipped up faster by a song than by bare speech

Spotify drops plan to pull in independent artists

The company had allowed acts to release music directly on to its service, but not any more

How Kiss became rock’s greatest capitalists

The megashow masters on five decades of giving their fans crazy nights — while filling their own coffers

The best things happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 3-7

Pittsburghers can celebrate Independence Day with the EQT Flashes of Freedom and Fourth of July Celebration at Heinz Field.

See This Show and You Just May Find Your Soulmate - How an interactive comedy about the drama of online dating is bringing people together

How an interactive comedy about the drama of online dating is bringing people together---According to the most recent census, there are approximately 110.6 million single people over the age…

2019 National Playwrights Conference Kicks Off With Death of the Republic by Craig Lucas by Olivia Clement

The O’Neill Theater Center's annual summer program returns July 3 with eight new plays.

Australian Premiere of Come From Away Begins July 3 by Andrew Gans

The musical plays Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre.

Waterloo-raised comic Courtney Gilmour, born without hands and one leg, will share stories at her one-person Fringe show by Jeff Hicks - Waterloo Region Record

Gilmour was the first female comic to win the Just for Laughs homegrown competition in Montreal in 2017.