Cappies Review: ‘Our Town’ at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Margarita Gamarnik of South Lakes High School. Perhaps considered to be one of Thornton Wilder’s most evocative works,Our Town at St. Andrew’s Episcopa…

‘Sing Street’ Review: New Wave Music as Sweet Deliverance by Ben Brantley

This tuneful adaptation of John Carney’s movie, about the saving grace of pop music in 1980s Dublin, hasn’t quite found its ideal voice.

Dan Berkowitz Remembered by Steven Morris

"Dan Berkowitz was a force of nature. There's really no other way to describe him, and I'm not even sure that does him justice. When I was asked to write about Dan, with whom I co-chaired th…

Theatre Review: ‘The Foreigner’ at Spotligters Theatre by Timoth David Copney

a giggle-fest from the get-go

Woodmere Art Museum presents ‘Our Town: A Retrospective of Edith Neff’ by Pamela J.  Forsythe

Philly's own Edith Neff didn't just paint what she saw. She brought you into the life of the painting, as viewers discover at a new retrospective at Woodmere. Pamela Forsythe reviews.

Ernie Dingo to reprise the role of Uncle Tadpole in Bran Nue Dae by Sean McLoughlin

Set out on the road trip of a lifetime with a runaway teenager, two hippies, a wily Uncle and a German priest. Bran Nue Dae by Jimmy Chi and Kuckles, is the first ever Aboriginal musical whi…

The Snow Queen; Nutcracker review – cold comfort by Bidisha

Festival theatre, Edinburgh; Coliseum, LondonThe icy monarch meets her match in Scottish Ballet’s sensuous new production, while English National Ballet’s Clara dreams on Scottish Ballet…

Snowflake, Kiln Theatre review - strong but clumsy generational war by Aleks.sierz

Mike Bartlett's Christmas cracker goes with a bang - eventually The prolific Mike Bartlett – from whose pen have leapt television series such as Doctor Foster and Press, as well as stage h…

Theatre Review: ‘Winter Melodies Old & New’ performed by the Chesapeake Choral Arts Society by Kaylin Beach

Ah, Christmas: the busiest and perhaps most stressful time of the year. As we dash to and fro, buying the perfect present, running to choir rehearsal or from it, baking cookies for the cooki…

Theatre Review: ‘Come From Away’ at The Kennedy Center by Norah Dick

Holiday shows understandably tend towards the heartwarming, and the touring production of “Come From Away,” now at the Kennedy Center, fits the bill. It’s a rich, exhilarating story ab…

Theatre Review: ‘Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol’ at Silver Spring Stage by Lee Jeffreys

Children of all ages are in luck! Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge can be found on several stages in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area and one of the most engaging versions of “A Christmas Carol” is…

Moving inner and outer strength in Fortitude Cares: A benefit showcase for Dancers Against Cancer

Ripley-Grier Studios, New York, NY. November 9, 2019. Can dance make a meaningful difference? Bettina Mahoney, artistic director of Fortitude Dance Project, sure thinks it can — and asser…

‘A Quick 5’ with DeCarlo Raspberry ‘Kinky Boots’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Susan Brall

If you are looking for a special Holiday Gift this Season, don’t settle for a pair of fuzzy slippers, think about buying your friends and loved ones a couple of “Kinky Boots” (tickets,…

Sing Street Is Positioned as the Next Once, but Lightning Hasn't Struck Twice

Another John Carney film makes it to the stage at New York Theatre Workshop.

Annenberg Center Live and NextMove Dance present PHILADANCO’s ‘Xmas Philes’ by Melissa Strong

PHILADANCO’s 'Xmas Philes' at the Annenberg reminded dance lovers of the full spectrum of holiday emotions. Melissa Strong reviews.

What Do Critics Think of New Musical Sing Street? by Playbill Staff

From the creators of Once, the world premiere opened at New York Theatre Workshop December 16.

La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin by Lara Altunian

The post La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

The Book of John at Sheen Center by Edmund Gaynes

Ken Jennings is a very engaging actor. THE BOOK OF JOHN, which he conceived as well, is being presented at the...Continue Reading The post The Book of John at Sheen Center appeared first on…

Arden Theatre Company presents ‘The Snow Queen’ by Daralyse Lyons

A versatile cast offers a warm and engaging winter tale with the Arden’s ‘Snow Queen.’ Daralyse Lyons reviews.

SBS reveals all 10 contenders for Eurovision – Australia Decides 2020 by Arts Review

SBS and production partner Blink TV have announced the first song and final four artists to compete in Eurovision – Australia Decides in February 2020. Hosted on the Gold Coast and broadca…

Sing Street: We’re With the Band by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★ If ’80s music is your jam, the nostalgia-soaked ‘Sing Street’ is right up your alley The post Sing Street: We’re With the Band appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Sing Street: The Magic of ‘Once’ Is Not Replicated, Alas by Steven Suskin

★★★ John Carney, Enda Walsh, and NYTW’s new Dublin-based musical is hampered by uninspired plotting The post Sing Street: The Magic of ‘Once’ Is Not Replicated, Alas appeared fir…

This Thursday: Catch Willi Carlisle at The Tank by Trav S.D.

I got a highly felicitous piece of news in my in-box last night and it’s timely information so I rush the information straight to you. Jody Christopherson and The House of Songs proudly pr…

‘Black Nativity’ inspires and uplifts at Anacostia Playhouse by Andrew Walker White

There are many joyous traditions this time of year, but to my mind the most indispensable has become Black Nativity. With its spiritual values on its finely-woven sleeve, it’s a show that …

The Charm of ‘Sing Street’ the Movie Got Lost on Its Transfer to Stage by David Cote

Based on John Carney's '80s-set film from 2016, 'Sing Street' makes a leaden, uninspired Off Broadway debut.

Favorite New York Stage Performances in 2019 by Jonathan Mandell

My ten favorite individual performances in New York stage shows that opened in 2019 are listed alphabetically, with explanations for my choices largely excerpted from my reviews. Ian Barford…

Review: An Irish Carol at Keegan Theatre by Meaghan Hannan Davant

No holiday season would be complete without a viewing of Charles Dickens’ 176-year-old classic, A Christmas Carol. And while my heart will forever hold true to the George C. Scott movie-ve…

Review: The Magical Piñata by Debbie Minter Jackson

The Magical Piñata at Keegan Theatre is a fun-filled romp that fits the holiday season with lessons for all to treasure and enjoy.  Karen Zacarías presents an incredibly rich story with t…

Powerhouse Parramatta International Design Competition Winners Announced by Arts Review

New South Wales (NSW) Minister for the Arts, Don Harwin, has announced, the team led by Moreau Kusunoki (lead design architect) and Genton (local design architect) has won the international …

Taylor Trensch Has Found His Inner Child in Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird by Diep Tran

Taylor Trensch in "To Kill a Mockingbird." (Photo: Julieta Cervantes) Taylor Trensch may be known for starring in Dear Evan Hansen and Hello, Dolly!, but he actually prefers plays. “I h…

Hear Jennifer Hudson's Thrilling Rendition of 'Memory' from Cats by Andy Lefkowitz

We were over the moon when the news broke that Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson would be taking on the iconic role of Grizabella in the movie musical adaptation of Cats. With just a few days aw…

New Giant Movie Theatre Chain: UK’s Cineworld Buys Canada’s Cineplex, Will Merge It With Regal by Artsjournal

Cineworld previously paid $3.6 billion for Regal Entertainment Group, its entry into the U.S. market last year. The company plans to combine the operations of Cineplex and Regal to create th…

How Technology Is Changing Modern Romance Fiction by Artsjournal

The best contemporary romance authors know that technology can inject a straight shot of chemistry into a relationship — even when partners are balancing life, work and saving the world. �…

Scary Times For Producing TV by Artsjournal

“When I got into producing television, the business model had been the same for about 70 years and, suddenly, in the last five years it’s completely different. And it looks like over the…

How Banksy And I Got Away With Amazing Pranks by Artsjournal

Steve Lazarides has now self-published a book of his photographs from the time he travelled the world tasked with making sure Banksy didn’t get arrested or duffed up and didn’t run out o…

(You Gotta Have) Friends: ‘Bette: Xmas at the Continental Baths’ by Matthew Wexler

Caitlin Jackson triumphantly returns as the Divine Miss M in Hell in a Handbag Productions' "Bette: Xmas at the Continental Baths." The post (You Gotta Have) Friends: ‘Bette: Xmas at the C…

SONDHEIM, LORD LLOYD WEBBER RECALL PRINCE AT MEMORIAL by Philip Boroff

Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber were among the collaborators and friends who spoke about the legendary director and producer Hal Prince at his memorial today at the Majestic Theatre…

Three Years In, Alex Lacamoire Still in Pursuit of the Perfect Sound by Elysa Gardner For Broadway Direct

When orchestrator, arranger, and musical supervisor Alex Lacamoire met composer and lyricist Justin Paul for dinner back in 2013, Lacamoire recalls, a “mutual admiration society” was cre…

Steven Levenson Chats with Jordan Fisher about Returning to Broadway by Broadway Direct

Jordan Fisher is a multifaceted recording artist, actor, and dancer, who made his Broadway debut in Hamilton and went on to play Mark in Fox’s Rent: Live and win season 25 of Dancing With …

Call Answered: Jean Ann Garrish: "Rise Up and Other Musical Thoughts for These Times" by Adam Rothenberg

I first met singer/songwriter Jean Ann Garrish at Sophie’s, an open mic that used to take place at The Broadway Comedy Club. That was Sophie’s had their Spotlight Series, where one singe…

by Jessie Blake

Tom Fetner will be making his Broadway Debut as Fiyero in Wicked the Musical. He will be filling in for 14 weeks starting June 2nd, 2020 and will conclude September 8th, 2020. After his r…

The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra Chamber Program - Millennium Stage (December 16, 2019) by The Kennedy Center

In Absence | Yhonnie Scarce and Edition Office by Arts Review

Activating the National Gallery of Victoria’s Grollo Equiset Garden this Summer, the fifth annual NGV Architecture Commission In Absence is a collaboration between contemporary artist and…

BroadwayHD for the Holidays by Barry Gordin

The perfect gift for everyone on your list or a dynamite stocking stuffer! December 15, 2019: Holiday frenzy is upon us and it’s just 10 days till Christmas. Don’t fret, a smart choic…

Slow Burn’s A Christmas Story Is Fresh Vision On Beloved Film by Bill Hirschman

There’s a scene of pure hallelujah in Slow Burn Theatre’s A Christmas Story the Musical in which adults and children dressed in sparkly costumes echoing the fabled Major Award leg lamp a…

Watch Norm Lewis Sing "Home" From The Wiz by TheaterMania

Photo Flash: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Welcomes Ed Harris, Taylor Trensch, Kyle Scatliffe And More!

The record-breaking production Broadway production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird welcomes a slew of new cast members in its second year on Broadway!

Six with Six – Loren Hunter is Jane Seymour by Gabi Bergman

DIED. Six The Musical is taking the world by storm. Part pop concert and part musical, the show tells the stories of Henry VIII’s wives, and sides of the story that most are not familiar w…

Ken Ludwig’s Love Letter to His Pen-Pal Parents by American Theatre Editors

The comic playwright's new play 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is based on his parents' WWII courtship by mail.

Learn About the Thrilling Broadway Premiere of A Soldier's Play by Broadway.com

A Soldier's Play stars David Alan Grier as a sergeant murdered on a Louisiana Army base and Blair Underwood as the tenacious investigator racing to unravel the crime.

Dance All Night with These Clips from the New My Fair Lady Tour by Broadway.com

Get a loverly glimpse at Lincoln Center Theater's new touring production of My Fair Lady, starring Shereen Ahmed and Laird Mackintosh!

Cyndi Lauper to Perform at Roundabout Gala Honoring Alan Cumming by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony-winning songwriter Cyndi Lauper will take the stage this spring with a special performance at Roundabout Theatre Company's annual gala. The previously announced event, honoring Tony wi…

Odds & Ends: Casting Complete for Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol Benefit Starring Gavin Lee & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Casting Complete for Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol Benefit Starring Gavin Lee Full casting has been revealed f…

Broadway Grosses: Ivo van Hove's New West Side Story Packs Houses in First Week by Broadway.com

The eagerly anticipated new main-stem staging of West Side Story kicked off preview performances on December 10, making a strong showing in its first week. In just six previews, the reviva…

Take a Look at Ed Harris and the New Stars of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird with These Fresh Photos by Diep Tran

On November 5, the new cast of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird took their first bow together. Now, the show has released a first look at the team of actors currently bringing Harper Lee…

Get a First Look at the Rockin' Sing Street at New York Theatre Workshop by Diep Tran

Sing Street, the new musical based on the John Carney film of the same name, opens on December 16 at New York Theatre Workshop. Directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman, the show takes place…

Watch Disney Theatrical's Thomas Schumacher Teach Kelly Ripa How to Use The Lion King's Simba Puppet by Logan Culwell-Block

The producer and author appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about all things Disney on Broadway and the new edition of his book.

Get your bells jingling with ‘The Boy Band Project Holiday Edition’ at The Green Room 42 by Deb Miller

It may be cold outside, but The Green Room 42 keeps on sizzling with The Boy Band Project Holiday Edition, a new seasonal version of the group’s super-popular Sunday afternoon cabaret The …

“An Invitation Out” Questions How We Live, at Quantum Dragon, S.F. by Robert M. Gardner

Shualee Cook Exposes Avatars as Seductive Exits by Robert M. Gardner We live in a world of social media where reality and fantasy mingle—constant companions.  In “An Invitation Out: A N…

"For the First Time in Forever" | FROZEN North American Tour Cast by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 1 - From screen to stage by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Introduction by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 3 - Meet the characters by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 2 - Behind the story by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 5 - Discover the costumes by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 4 - An actor prepares by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 7 - Setting the Scene by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 6 - Masks and Puppets by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 9 - Making the Music by Disney On Broadway

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 8 - Being a lion kid by Disney On Broadway

Watch Norm Lewis Sing "Home" From The Wiz

Lewis previews his upcoming concert at Feinstein's/54 Below.

THE LION KING Education series: Episode 10 - Dance and Movement by Disney On Broadway

How Santino Fontana Landed the Role of Frozen’s Hans by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares stories from his concert with Audra McDonald and Will Swenson, reveals the song Fontana used for his Frozen audition, shares the lineup fo…

Kumail Nanjiani’s secrets to muscular new body? Marvel paying for personal trainers helps by Martha Ross

The 'Silicon Valley' star said he got in shape for Marvel's 'The Eternals,' in which he co-stars with Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Kit Harington and Salma Hayek.

Just What Are “Sensory-Friendly” Performances? by Artsjournal

Producers turn down house lights about halfway, rather than putting the audience in complete darkness; vocalization from the audience is accepted; seating is limited up to 80% to allow audie…

The Culture Story In Los Angeles This Year? The LA Philharmonic by Artsjournal

Mark Swed: “The biggest story of all has been the stellar rise of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, becoming surely the most successful arts organization of the century so far through an insur…

‘West Side Story’ Breaks $1M In First Week On Broadway; ‘A Christmas Carol’ Sets House Record by Greg Evans

Well, that was fast: Director Ivo van Hove’s West Side Story joined Broadway’s Million Dollar Club after only six previews, grossing $1,254,440 in its first week of performances. The mus…

‘Swallow it down’ (“Jagged Little Pill”) ‘It feels so good’ by Philip

A conundrum/problem/challenge: How to describe a Broadway musical that pretty much exceeds familiar superlatives in pretty much all its facets. Well, let’s try, by first thanking Alanis Mo…

Broadway First Dates: Sharon Donaldson-Wheatley and Martha Donaldson-Wheatley

A star of Come From Away falls for her stage manager, with a little help from Jenn Colella.

Shoba Narayan Joins Wicked Broadway Cast Tonight

Narayan takes the stage at the Gershwin Theatre.

Ali Ewoldt, Clifton Duncan, and More Join Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol Concert

See who else will star alongside Gavin Lee and Sierra Boggess in the one-night-only presentation benefiting the Actors Fund.

Watch West Side Story Star Isaac Powell Sing ‘Something’s Coming’ by Dan Meyer

Powell performed the number at a Live From Here concert December 14.

Who Designs and Directs in LORT Theatres by Pronoun: 2019 by Porsche McGovern

By Porsche McGovern.

Cats Stars Jason Derulo and Rebel Wilson on the Road to Embracing Digital Fur Technology by Ryan McPhee

The Jellicles come to life with the implementation of some startling technology.

Just Two Weeks Left For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite l…

11 Holiday Recipes From Broadway’s Best Cooks and Bakers by Ruthie Fierberg

Not sure what to bring to your holiday feast? Take a page out of the cookbooks of the onstage stars of Wicked, Come From Away, Beetlejuice, and more.

Bay Area Life | Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Broadwaysf

Dark Horse Theatre Company, theatreWashington’s newest member, kicks off 2020 with ‘The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later’ by David Siegel

Dark Horse Theatre Company is the newest member of theatreWashington. As readers of DCMTA are aware, theatreWashington is the organization dedicated to supporting and representing the Washin…

LET’S GO: ‘END ZONE’ AT DIXON PLACE by Robert Shuman

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Shuman, [email protected] Dixon Place Presents End Zone by Bob Shuman,  starring Roger Hendricks Simon, the Simon Studio; Michael Sikt…

VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks Songwriting & SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS in Boston

Watch in this new video as Dolly Parton talks about her new 'Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol' musical at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, where she draws inspiration for her songwriti…

Why Authors Like Austen Became Canonical: Cheap Books by Artsjournal

“Cheap books make authors canonical.” Thousands of mid-century readers consumed “yellowback” versions of Austen’s novels, so-called because of the yellow paper stuck to the back of…

Illusions,Realities, And Metaphors For What’s Real by Artsjournal

“When I interact with the computer, I have limited access to the events occurring within it. Thanks to the schemes of presentation devised by the programmers, I am treated to an elaborate …

In Retrospect “Cats” Was A Brilliant Idea. At The Time? Not So Much by Artsjournal

The idea proved anything but irresistible. No one wanted to finance the project: the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, had to solicit small-fry investors through newspaper ads; Lloyd We…

A Critique Of The Meritocracy: A System That Makes Things Worse? by Artsjournal

“By presenting itself as a means of providing equal opportunity, it has preemptively shut down opposition; it pushes inequality to ever-higher levels; it serves as an efficient mechanism f…

Peter Schjeldahl On The Art Of Being Peter Schjeldahl by Artsjournal

When I started writing criticism, in 1965, in almost pristine ignorance, I discovered that I was the world’s leading expert in one thing: my experience. Most of what I know in a scholarly …

VIDEO: Disney Theatrical Productions' Thomas Schumacher Talks Disney's Broadway Shows & His New Book

Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher stops by Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about the Disney's Broadway productions and his book a?oeHow Does The Show Go On?a??

Rapunzel review – tangled tale of a bad hair day by Chris Wiegand

The Egg, BathSome scenes sparkle in Annie Siddons’ version of the fairytale but this unruly show is as long and knotty as the heroine’s locks A wild boar squats centre stage and, much to…

Fawlty Towers actor Nicky Henson dies aged 74 by Pa Media

Actor who also appeared in EastEnders was diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago The Fawlty Towers actor Nicky Henson has died at the age of 74. Henson, who also appeared in EastEnders, Downton …

Live lit is what Chicago is all about by Salem Collo-Julin

The best reading events of 2019 have been going strong for years. Chicago is a writer's town, from top to bottom. We have an excellent public library system, man…

All the Great Literary References of Broadway’s The Sound Inside

Adam Rapp's The Sound Inside is chock full of fascinating literary references.

AUDIO: Listen to Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' in CATS Film!

Cats pounces to the big screen in just over a week, but fans need not wait that long to get another taste of the new film. Jennifer Hudson, who plays Grizabella in the movie, has just releas…

Grosses Analysis: With or Without 'Somewhere,' There's a Place for West Side Story on the Box Office Boards by Ryan McPhee

The new revival, directed by Ivo van Hove, began December 10.

Watch Fiddler on the Roof's Radio City Chanukah Spectacular From 2019's Red Bucket Follies by Playbill Staff

Plus, the cast of Chicago brings the Fosse razzle dazzle to songs from Mean Girls, Hamilton, and more!

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Talks CATS and Starring in the Aretha Franklin Biopic on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN

Jennifer Hudson was a guest on Monday's episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan to talk about her upcoming projects, including the film Cats, which is being released in theaters on Friday, Decem…

The Rat Pack Is Back and Rudy Fusco Leads The Charge As Joey Bishop by Db Frick

One of my favorite subjects has always been the Rat Pack. Ever since I was a child and visited my grandparents up the block from my parents home on May Street. My very Italian grandmother al…

"The Last Ship" When We Dance by Center Theatre Group

VIDEO: Isaac Powell Sings WEST SIDE STORY's 'Something's Coming'

Something great is coming! With the Broadway revival of West Side Story currently in previews, the show's very own Tony, Isaac Powell, took to the stage at Live from Here with Chris Thile to…

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 12/16

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/15/19

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/15/2019.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Put on a Radio City Chanukah Spectacular at BC/EFA's Red Bucket Follies!

Borle, Groff, Warren and Watts also announced the judges' picks for best onstage presentations. Off-Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof - in Yiddish took top honors. In its number, the company ad…

Isabella Star LaBlanc, who plays Tiger Lily in ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company, on why Native stories matter by John Stoltenberg

When Playwright Lauren Gunderson took on the challenge of adapting J. M. Barrie’s 1904 Peter Pan, she knew she had to fix what she has called the “deeply harmful misrepresentation of Ind…

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sets New House Box Office Record at the Lyceum Theatre

The holiday masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, which opened on Broadway to rave reviews on November 20, 2019, has just broken the box office record at the Lyceum Theatre. Adapted by Jack Thorne…

Listen to Cats Star Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar winner plays Grizabella in the upcoming movie.

Choral Arts Society Holiday Concert: sing along and hear expert musicians celebrate the season by Whitney Fishburn

If singing along to the Hallelujah Chorus or Hark, the Herald Angels Sing are requisite to bolstering your holiday spirit, then Songs of the Season: Christmas with Choral Arts at the Kennedy…

The Illusionists’ Dom Chambers and Eric Chien Reveal Their Magical Formulas for the Stage by Dan Meyer

The America’s Got Talent semi-finalists make their Broadway debut this holiday season.

Upcoming N.Y.C. Auditions for Moulin Rouge!, Pippin, West Side Story, and More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with these Equity calls for Broadway productions and shows across the country.

Theater Review: BURNING BLUEBEARD (The Ruffians at Ruth Page Center for the Arts) by Lawrence Bommer

ASHES TO THEATER It’s the spectacle that keeps on giving: No longer sprawling the width of the Neo Futurarium’s stretched-out stage or concentrated in Theater Wit’s proscenium hall, Th…

Cyndi Lauper to Perform at Roundabout Gala Honoring Alan Cumming by Olivia Clement

The evening will also celebrate Michael Kors and Lance Le Pere.

Token Theatre Friends: Donja R. Love and the Urgency of ‘one in two’ by American Theatre Editors

Jose speaks to playwright Donja R. Love and actor Leland Fowler of one in two, a new play about HIV among the Black community.

Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘A Broadway Holiday’ is a delightful tribute to Christmas classics by Charles Green

Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of A Broadway Holiday is a fun, sweet tribute to classic Christmas shows. With an original book and directed by Sally Boyett, and musical directi…

Three on the Aisle: From Chicago to Broadway by American Theatre Editors

The critics discuss Chicago vs. Broadway theatre with the Tribune's Chris Jones, and discuss the shows 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Fefu and her Friends,' and 'Sleeping Car Porters.'

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Gives A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Filming CATS

Jellicle cats, come one, come all! With the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of Cats just days away, Taylor Swift is showing us a look at her process of being a cat for the film, from the…

A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY Montage | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Hear a New Recording of a Once Song and More on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show, Elaine Paige on Sunday, and this week Paige is giving listeners the inside scoop…

West End Girl from the North Country Star Katie Brayben on the Pleasure of Bringing Dylan Classics to Life by Matt Wolf

Katie Brayben won a 2015 Olivier Award for her star-making performance as Carole King in the West End premiere of Beautiful. Since that time, she shifted genres to star in a revival of the n…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Taylor Trensch of To Kill a Mockingbird by Broadway.com

Taylor Trensch stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about To Kill a Mockingbird and more with Caitlin Moynihan. 

Shoba Narayan Joins Wicked as Nessarose by Andy Lefkowitz

Talented stage alum Shoba Narayan steps into the hit Broadway musical Wicked in the role of Nessarose beginning on December 16. Narayan succeeds Gizel Jiménez, who played her final performa…

Solea Pfeiffer & Emmy Raver-Lampman to Star in Robert O'Hara-Helmed Gun & Powder Musical at D.C.'s Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for the new musical Gun & Powder, set to make its world premiere at Arlington, Virginia's Signature Theatre next year. The previously announced world premiere, directed b…

See Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo & the Stars of Moulin Rouge! Celebrate Their Album Going Vinyl by Michael Appler

Moulin Rouge! The Musical's cast album is now on vinyl. To celebrate, stars Aaron Tveit, Karen Olivo, Sahr Ngaujah, Tam Mutu, Ricky Rojas and Robyn Hurder appeared at Sony Square NYC on…

Michael Urie, Ben McKenzie & More Discuss the Unpredictable Nature of Love in Bess Wohl's Grand Horizons by Broadway.com

Bess Wohl's Broadway-debut play Grand Horizons focuses on Bill and Nancy, who have been married for 50 years. Watch the cast and crew talk about the hilarious, heart-wrenching production.

Broadway Across America Enters New Partnerships with Broadway Grand Rapids & MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts by Ryan Gilbert

If you seek Broadway on this pleasant peninsula, look about you! Broadway Across America (BAA) has entered into new partnerships with Broadway Grand Rapids and Michigan State University’s …

DC area theatre in 2019. Fun trivia we bet you don’t already know. by Lorraine Treanor

The Washington, DC area is one of the major theatre hubs in America. How did we do this year? As we have done for the past three years, we dove into our records for 2019 to see how robust ou…

Review: The Magical Musical Holiday Step Show from Step Afrika! summons pure joy by Gregory J. Ford

“This is how I approach Blackness:  It’s celebratory…It’s something that I don’t want to move away from, I want to move closer to.” E. Ethelbert Miller, Washington, DC-based poe…

Cyndi Lauper to Perform at Roundabout 2020 Gala Honoring Alan Cumming and More

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) announces Tony, Grammy & Emmy Award winner Cyndi Lauper will join the 2020 Gala evening celebrating Tony Award winner and …

AussieTheatre Christmas Advent Calendar Giveaway #17 by Sean McLoughlin

To celebrate the holiday season, AussieTheatre.com are going theatre crazy and will be opening a new window on our Advent Calendar each day to reveal some amazing theatre treats. Check back …

Glenn Close to Perform During World Premiere of Ted Nash’s Transformation by Dan Meyer

The piece will be presented at Jazz at Lincoln Center in 2020.

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Performs 'Somewhere' And 'Some Other Time' to Honor Michael Tilson Thomas

Last night, CBS aired the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which paid tribute to conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Sesame Street, and Lin…

Broadway Across America partners with two Michigan theaters by Caitlin Huston

Broadway Across America has entered into a partnership with Broadway Grand Rapids and Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts. As part of the partnership, Broadway…

Love Actually by Barry Gordin

Five Reasons Why the Unauthorized Parody Love Actually is Actually Quite Lovely By: Iris Wiener December 16, 2019: Taking in a sickeningly sweet romantic comedy is so last year. Unsu…

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces New Block of Tickets Due to Popular Demand

The producers of the hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, have announced that due to popular demand tickets are now on sale through November 22, 2020. The production has played more than 1,0…

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest, Kevin Adams!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to four-time Tony-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams about the soundtrack to the 1973 film 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' They also discuss 'Hair,' Barry D…

Drew Droege and Michael Urie Team Up Again for Happy Birthday Doug by Olivia Clement

The playwright and performer of Bright Colors And Bold Patterns returns Off-Broadway with another solo comedy.

Dorrance Dance guest artist Josette Wiggan-Freund sees herself in an ad for the first time! by Joycetheater

Mosaic Theater’s ‘Eureka Day’ slyly takes aim at self-righteous liberalism by Thomas Floyd

Playwright Jonathan Spector delivers a smart satire about a collision of ideals at a hyper-progressive day school.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 16th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Tops Growth!

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (12.51%), Beetlejuice (2.16%), Ain't Too Proud (1.60%), Frozen (1.40%) and Oklahoma! (1.07%). The top growing curr…

Show reports 2019: a comedy of errors by Fergus Morgan

After each performance a stage manager writes notes in a show report, detailing technical tweaks needed, actor mishaps and unusual audience behaviour.

Sleeping Beauty at Alban Arena, St Albans – ‘slick, tightly choreographed fun’ by Olivia Rook

After 10 years at the helm of the St Albans panto, writer Paul Hendy knows what he’s doing. His production of Sleeping

2020 TCG Gala to Honor David Henry Hwang and the National Black Theatre Festival by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner of M. Butterfly and organizers of the Winston-Salem festival will be celebrated February 3.

See Lesli Margherita, Ann Harada, Josh Lamon, and More in First Look at Off-Broadway's Emojiland by Nathan Skethway

The musical, also featuring Lucas Steele, Max Crumm, Jacob Dickey, Tanisha Moore, and more, will begin January 9, 2020.

A Gift for All: A Review of Burning Bluebeard at The Ruffians and Porchlight Music Theatre by Persephone Jones

A devastating tug-and-pull, a love letter and a eulogy to enthallers the world over.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the London Palladium – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

It’s that time of year again. The nights are drawing in, the mince pies are being scoffed, and the furious fallout from

‘Exudes sweetness & glitter’: SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS – Richmond Theatre ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

At Snow White at Richmond Theatre the stars are big and – evident from the multitude of advertising and glitzy theatrical splendour – so is the budget.

Cinderella review at Trafalgar Studios, London – ‘enjoyable but chaotic drag panto starring Baga Chipz’ by Paul Vale

Though, on the surface, they may appear similar, the disciplines of a drag performer and musical comedy performer are very different. But

Oldest Human Cave Art Found In Indonesia – It’s 44,000 Years Old by Artsjournal

The painting, discovered in 2017, is one of hundreds in South Sulawesi, including a red hand stencil, which was dated to at least 40,000 years ago. But the latest finding is exceptional as i…

The Art World’s Impact On Climate Change by Artsjournal

Given the art world’s cherished progressive reputation, how long can it justify the extraordinarily outsize habits of its fairs, institutions, and jet-setting elites? – Artnet

Cast Set for Revised Version of Ballroom Musical by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in January at Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City, California.

TRANSFORMATION With Glenn Close and Ted Nash to Premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center

From January 30 - February 1, 2020 at 8 p.m. in Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center will present the world premiere of one of its most unique concert events to date: the groundbreaking new …

IT ISN’T BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS: Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven and Greater Clements by Peter Filichia

December theatergoers can always see a slew of shows that celebrate Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. How they uplift us and...Continue Reading The post IT ISN’T BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIK…

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with The Illusionists' Mind Reader Chris Cox

Chris Cox talks reading audiences minds in The Illusionists, training Harry Potter's West End wizards, and making his Broadway dreams come true.

Bah humbug! Who are the top screen Scrooges of all-time? by Chuck Barney

Guy Pearce takes on the iconic role in FX's new take on 'A Christmas Carol'

Broadway Horoscopes: Holiday Song Edition by Felicia Fitzpatrick

According to your astrological sign, which song should you listen to this holiday season?

London Theatre News Today: Monday 16 December by Hira Desai

From Cinderella's fierce and fabulous drag makeover at Trafalgar Studios to a fantastic stage opportunity for children, check out today's news! The post London Theatre News Today: Monday 16…

The Origins of Moulin Rouge!’s Backstage Viral Videos by Mark Peikert

Robyn Hurder and Max Clayton are having the time of their lives on and offstage at Moulin Rouge!.

Marisol Montalvo Will Explore a Mad Scene at Joe’s Pub by Andrew Gans

The autobiographical concert, written by Montalvo and Jeffery Roberson, features music by Mozart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and more.

VIDEO: Watch Austin Scott Sing 'Hurricane' from Broadway-Bound GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

 The upcoming Broadway production of the acclaimed musical Girl From the North Country has partnered with Facebook for an exclusive a?oeFirst Listena?? series of videos, recorded live fr…

NEWS: Sophie Isaacs joins the West End cast of Six The Musical in January 2020 by Press Releases

Sophie Isaacs will be crowned the new Katherine Howard in the West End cast of Six The Musical at the Arts Theatre, joining the production on 21 January 2020.

Theatre Communications Group Will Honor David Henry Hwang and National Black Theatre Festival at 2020 Gala

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced the 2020 TCG Gala: Our Stories will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at The Edison Ballroom (240 …

These 12 West End shows will get you in the holiday spirit!

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. While you might already have your Spotify 2019 Wrapped, the year isn't quite over just yet! Before you get lost in the holiday shopp…

Me and the Sky - Come From Away with Oaks Primary Academy by Official London Theatre

City of Angels (West End) - Trailer by Official London Theatre

Hamilton Alum Shoba Narayan Joins Broadway Cast of Wicked December 16 by Andrew Gans

Narayan takes on the role of Nessarose at the Gershwin Theatre.

Ali the Magic Elf review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘has a deceptive simplicity’ by David Pollock

Running alongside its all-singing, all-dancing and intensely enjoyable gender reversal panto for older audiences Cinderfella, Glasgow’s ever-dependable Tron Theatre is also staging

Review Roundup: Renee Fleming, Solea Pfeiffer in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago

The Light in the Piazza at Lyric Opera House stars four-time Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Renée Fleming. The limited holiday engagement runs through Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

Broadway First Dates: Sharon Donaldson-Wheatley and Martha Donaldson-Wheatley by TheaterMania

DREAMer-Inspired Musical Americano! to Premiere at Phoenix Theatre Company by Dan Meyer

The production, based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, begins January 29, 2020, in Arizona.

Watch Audra McDonald Sing From West Side Story and On the Town to Celebrate Kennedy Center Honoree Michael Tilson Thomas by Ryan McPhee

The 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony took place December 8.

Solea Pfeiffer and Emmy Raver-Lampman Will Star in World Premiere of New Musical Gun & Powder by Andrew Gans

Slave Play's Robert O’Hara will direct the production at Virginia’s Signature Theatre.

How Did The Superrich Take Over The Museum World? by Artsjournal2

Sure, some art has been dependent on wealthy patrons for centuries. But in the age of expansion and renovation, and deep income inequality, that reliance has returned with a vengeance. Take …

The Best Dance Books Of The Year by Artsjournal

Wendy Perron does a survey of this year’s books about dance. Ted Shawn, Tim Miller, Jerome Robbins, Ray Bolger, Merce Cunningham and more. – Wendy Perron

If The Art World Wants To Reach Underserved Populations, It Should Partner With Experts by Artsjournal2

Not experts in art – experts in serving those populations. – Hyperallergic

Thousands of Tourists Gather on Dark Monday to Watch Actors Return to the Sea by Broadway Beat

by Sara Detrik. @sara_detrik. NEW YORK, NY  - This past Monday, famously the one day per week in which almost all Broadway theaters go “dark” with no performances or marquees lit up, sa…

DEAG acquires ticketing company Gigantic in move to expand its UK footprint by Matthew Hemley

German live music promoter Deutsche Entertainment AG has expanded its UK footprint, after taking a 75% share in ticketing company Gigantic. The

Blackpool’s Winter Gardens partners with Mark Goucher to stage first panto in 60 years by Georgia Snow

Pantomime is set to return to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool for the first time in more than 60 years, under a

The Snow Queen review Rose Theatre, Kingston – ‘high-concept Christmas show’ by Dave Fargnoli

Writer and director Ciaran McConville’s high-adventure adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s melancholic parable The Snow Queen certainly widens the story’s scope, but

Rediscovering Roscoe: A Terrific New Book on the Films of Fatty Arbuckle by Trav S.D.

I generally plug my own books during the holiday season, but occasionally there’s a new one out that’s so important or so interesting or by an author who matters to me such that I have t…

English National Opera Announces Spring Studio Live Lineup by Olivia Clement

Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert and Jonathan Dove’s The Day After will be seen in 2020.

Celebrate the Anniversary of Wildcat With Lucille Ball Singing ‘Hey Look Me Over’ by Mark Peikert

Ball made her sole Broadway appearance in the 1960 musical,with a score by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh.

The Snow Queen review at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘ambition and quality’ by David Pollock

Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary year draws to a close with this seasonal spectacular, making itself at home in Edinburgh throughout December and

Five Questions with Cody Renard Richard by Christa Skiles

Thespian alum on bringing your authentic self to the room The post Five Questions with <br/>Cody Renard Richard appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

‘One great dance routine after another’: 42ND STREET – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

42nd Street works thanks to inventive choreography, mesmerising dancing and great ensemble singing.

Podcast Episode 205: Our Season Finale Mashup! In case you missed . . .

And in the blink of a podcast, our fall season has vanished like the leaves on the trees. It’s been an exciting few months of podcastin’ for us and when I thought about how best to wrap …

Podcast Episode 205: Our Season Finale Mashup! In case you missed . . .

https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BPNET5054894582.mp3 And in the blink of a podcast, our fall season has vanished like the leaves on the trees. It’s been an exciting few months of podcastin’ …

Light Headed: A Review of The Light in the Piazza at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Irene Hsiao

By the end of this melodious but ultimately vapid production you too might feel as if you've been kicked in the head.

Read Reviews for Chicago’s The Light in the Piazza, Starring Renée Fleming and Solea Pfeiffer by Ryan McPhee

The productions continues through December 29.

Read Reviews for World Premiere of Dave Malloy’s Moby-Dick Musical by Andrew Gans

Hadestown Tony winner Rachel Chavkin directs the American Repertory Theater production.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane — a thrilling adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel at the National Theatre, London

Spectacular illusions blend with superb storytelling in this scary, magical drama

Camilla Nylund shimmers in Der Rosenkavalier at the Metropolitan Opera, New York

The Finnish soprano excels both musically and dramatically in her Met debut

An unchallenging programme from the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican, London

Pieces by Dean, Weir and Mahler sparked sporadically into life

Comedy in Sketch: Dom Irrera and Eleanor J. Kerrigan at Helium by Chuck Schultz

A Thanksgiving show is packed with all the reasons why we choose to live in Philadelphia.

Peter Pan review at Derby Arena – ‘entertaining and warm-hearted’ by Pat Ashworth

This is a curious departure for Little Wolf Entertainment. The company has a reputation for creating first-rate traditional pantos with scripts that

See Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit, and Moulin Rouge! Celebrate Its Vinyl Cast Album Release by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of the hit musical came out to greet fans and sign the album at Sony Square NYC December 13.

It’s Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars Galaxy Now by Artsjournal2

But it might be awhile after The Rise of Skywalker before we know more. “‘We’re literally making this up from whole cloth and bringing in filmmakers to find what these stories might be…

It’s The Perfect Opportunity To Bring The Internet To Rural And Tribal Lands by Artsjournal2

But will the U.S. take that opportunity? With more than a quarter of rural lands and nearly a third of tribal lands unable to get internet access, the public sale of the spectrum could make …

Before There Was Virtual Reality, There Were 3-D Slides by Artsjournal2

Long before virtual reality, and less digital (and perhaps less nausea-inducing), camera enthusiasts with money could create 3-D panoramas. “The technology was introduced commercially in 1…

After Years Of Upheaval, The American Jazz Museum Hires A Director by Artsjournal2

The Jazz Museum in Kansas City has had financial and leadership struggles during the past couple of years, but it’s clearly hoping that Rashida Phillips (a performer herself) will right th…

Proposed Pulse Nightclub Memorials Aren’t Working For Survivors And Families by Artsjournal2

Survivors of that night at Pulse and their families aren’t interested in a $45 million memorial and museum, “They seek a simpler memorial and argue that the money would be better spent h…

Watchmen Has Ended, But What Comes Next? by Artsjournal2

Hello, capitalism? An audience is calling. Watchmen on HBO was, for black superhero fans, even stronger than the next-best thing, Black Panther. So what will comics properties do with this a…

Go Inside Opening Night for London Assurance Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Dion Boucicault's farce opened December 15 after beginning performances December 6 at Irish Repertory Theatre.

Gavin Lee and Sierra Boggess Star in Concert Version of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol December 16 by Andrew Gans

The performance, featuring Kyle Selig, Jennifer Cody, and more, benefits The Actors Fund.

2019 in Review: The Best of Broadway (and Off) in Technical Theater by JK

Over the past calendar year, we saw 23 shows: 16 on Broadway, 3 off-Broadway and 4 regional productions. They were Assassins (regional - Signature  Theater), A Chorus Line (regional - Sig…

Anna Karina, Acclaimed French New Wave Actress, Dies At 79 by Bobby Allyn

Danish-born Karina hitchhiked to Paris at the age of 17. Before long, she would establish herself as one of the most prominent actors in the French New Wave film scene of the 1960s.

West End Star Sophie Isaacs Joins London Cast of Six by Dan Meyer

The Heathers alum will hold court beginning in January 2020.

Lithography from Leningrad — Soviet art shows its colourful side

A display of mid-century prints at London’s Estorick Collection is compelling, crisp and reveals a fresh perspective on Russian art

Watch Arielle Jacobs and the Cast of Broadway's Aladdin in New Music Video by Andrew Gans

The holiday tune ’December Feels’ was penned by Angelo Soriano and Augie Haas for the latest Carols for a Cure album.

TYDINGS TREW (Piffaro): Shining with warmth and light by Margaret Darby

Is it anachronistic to seek out Renaissance music in this age of cybernetics?

Cats Motion Picture Soundtrack to Be Released December 20; Track List Unveiled by Dan Meyer

The highlights album drops the same day as the movie arrives in theatres.

Watch Now: “All I’ve Ever Known” Music Video from Hadestown by Broadway Direct

The kind of love that brings forth a melody. Puts the world back in tune. Check out our new music video for Anaïs Mitchell's song from Hadestown, “All I’ve Ever Known,” featuring Reev…

World Premiere of Sing Street Opens at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

The musical adaptation of John Carney’s hit film, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman, opens December 16.

Calm, purposeful music from ambient pioneer Hans-Joachim Roedelius at Café Oto

The influential German brought thoughtful piano playing and electronic soundscapes to this London performance

10 Performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Three Little Maids from School" from The Mikado

10 versions of The Mikado's famous, catchy showstopper.

Outer Critics Circle Announces 2019–2020 Award Season Dates by Andrew Gans

The nominating committee for the current season has also been announced.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, December 16, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Top 10 comedy shows of 2019 by Brian Logan

A double dose of Stewart Lee, Hannah Gadsby’s follow-up to Nanette and London Hughes’ uproarious blue humour tickled the comedy circuit this year More on the best culture of 2019 Continu…

Guys and Dolls review – thrills and chaos in the giddy, gambling Big Apple by Catherine Love

Sheffield CrucibleAgainst a spare backdrop, the cast generate energy, comedy and romance in spades in this revival of Frank Loesser’s New York musical In turbulent political times, how can…

Arts Council takes steps to tackle working class gaps in workforce by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Arts organisations will have to provide data on socio-economic background of employees for first time next year Arts organisations will for the first time have to provide data on the socio-e…

The nine lives of Cats: how poetry became a musical, then a film … by Kathryn Hughes

Published as war broke out in 1939, TS Eliot’s Book of Practical Cats outsold The Waste Land. The 1980s saw a West End smash. Will the new film speak to us today? When Old Possum’s Book …

Roll up, roll up! Circus 1903 – in pictures by David Levene

With all the thrills and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century circus, the sensational Circus 1903 returns to the Southbank Centre this Christmas. Photographer David Levene goes b…

‘A charming presentation of a Victorian classic’: A LITTLE PRINCESS – Drayton Arms Theatre by Shyama Perera

Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that the litmus test of a good Christmas show is not whether the grown-ups are enjoying the writing or the acting or the storyline, but how the …

Miracle on 34th Street review at Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool – ‘touching and heart-warming’ by Nigel Smith

Originally produced on Broadway as Here’s Love, Meredith Willson’s musical adaptation of the 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street is steeped in

Ruthie Henshall Tour 2020 – new intimate show In My Life by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Musical theatre superstar Ruthie Henshall is to tour in 2020 with a new intimate show In My Life which plays an exclusive four-city-tour in April 2020. This post Ruthie Hensh…

‘A love letter to the NHS’: BLOOD ORANGE – Old Red Lion Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Asides from being a love letter to the NHS, Tania Amsel’s Blood Orange makes clear how stressful and demanding on one’s mental health working in the caring professions is.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre stirs up nostalgia. How well does it work as a stage show? by Dusty Somers

The 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire,” starring Robin Williams, was a huge hit. Will this new musical, currently receiving its world premiere at the 5th Ave before heading to Broadway, find sim…

Anna Karina, Author, Singer, And Star Of New Wave Cinema, Has Died At 79 by Artsjournal2

Karina became a star of French New Wave films as a teenager starring in Jean Luc Godard’s The Little Soldier and went on to star in more of Godard’s movies (and to marry him). She was a …

Swive, Shakespeare's Globe review – pacy, dagger-sharp rewriting of history by Rachel Halliburton

An interrogation of power, womanhood and the mythologies with which we surround ourselves History has corseted Elizabeth I with the title of “Virgin Queen” for centuries, but in Ella Hic…

Aboriginal Artists In Australia Ask Governments To End Their Communities’ ‘Enslavement And Exploitation’ by Artsjournal2

The past year has been shocking and a reversion to old, terrible ways, say the artists, galleries, and other prominent people in the Australian art scene. For instance: “‘We have called …

Let The Racist Tradition Continue, Says Bolshoi by Artsjournal2

Despite – or perhaps emboldened further by – Misty Copeland’s criticism of the Bolshoi’s use of blackface, the theatre’s general director says, “La Bayadere ballet has been perfo…

The Black Ballerina Who Was Told To Wear Blackface For ‘La Bayadere’ by Artsjournal2

When she was an 11-year-old performing as a local dancer filling in at a Mariinsky Ballet performance in LA, Dana Nichols didn’t know she would be asked to perform in blackface until just …

The Lie At The Heart Of ‘Richard Jewell,’ And The Bizarre Attempt To Pretend It’s Not That Bad by Artsjournal2

The movie (which had the worst opening weekend of any Clint Eastwood-directed film) is Eastwood in chair-ranting mode, and then there’s the issue of the lie that a reporter from the Atlant…

Is An Organ Coming To Geffen Hall? by Artsjournal2

Organists are not happy not to have seen pipes in the renderings of the remodeled Geffen Hall. They see it “as a chance to right a historical wrong, especially at a time when many of the w…

The Justice Department Is Preparing A Lawsuit Against Live Nation For Ticketing Practices by Artsjournal2

And literally no one who has ever bought a ticket through them is sad. But more seriously: “The impending civil action… is expected to claim that Live Nation violated terms of its 2010 …

Cinderella review at Cast Theatre, Doncaster – ‘fun but formulaic’ by John Murphy

Doncaster’s Cast theatre’s pantomime has always been a more modest, small-scale production, eschewing celebrity casting and gimmicks and this year’s Cinderella is

How Sonya Tayeh brought two epically different movie musicals to the stage this year by Maureen Lee Lenker

On the surface, Sing Street and Moulin Rouge couldn’t be more different. The former uses the synth sounds of the 1980s to tell the story of a Dublin teenager who forms a band to impress a …

Six announces the West End’s newest Queen! by Hira Desai

The West End Queendom is welcoming a new royal! Find out who will be wearing the crown as Katherine Howard from 21 January in smash-hit musical, Six! The post Six announces the West End’s …

A funny thing happened on the way to Tara by Terry Teachout

As those of you who follow me in the social media may already know, Mrs. T spent Saturday night in the emergency room of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, her transplant center. Our original p…

FEATURED SHOW: Take a look at the Twitter buzz about festive treat A (One-Man) Christmas Carol by Featured Content

Audiences are describing Jud Charlton's solo staging of Charles Dickens' festive classic, A (One-Man) Christmas Carol as "excellent" and "amazing". Take a look at what's been said about the …

The Wind in the Willows review at Cambridge Junction – ‘lovably whimsical’ by Joy Martin

Performance collective Figs in Wigs applies its distinctive style of joyous, high-concept whimsy to the pantomime format in a fantastically imagined and

Today on Broadway: Monday, December 16, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for Harry Connick, “Thin Place,” and “Moby Dick” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all …

The ‘art’ of stepping away from gun violence in the North Bay by Thomas Gase

For over two years Pati Navalta could not get herself to go to Vallejo. And who could really blame her? After all, it’s where her son, Robby Poblete, was killed by gun violence in broad da…

The Ocean at the End of the Lane at National Theatre, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

From Nigeria to rural England; the National Theatre’s second opening of the week – after Inua Ellams’ translocated version of Three Sisters

Theatr Clwyd to live stream pantomime to hospitals and care homes by Georgia Snow

Theatr Clwyd has announced plans to screen its pantomime to hospitals and care homes across north Wales. Jack and the Beanstalk –

Poll: Should more theatre companies move to five-day rehearsal weeks? by The Stage

Last week the National Theatre announced that it will restrict 50% of its rehearsal periods to five days a week from next

Royal Opera House to develop ‘world’s first opera in hyperreality’ by Giverny Masso

An all-female creative team has been assembled by the Royal Opera House to develop the “world’s first opera in hyperreality”, as part

Female-led theatre company launched to champion ‘unheard and underrepresented artists’ by Georgia Snow

A US producer has founded a female-led theatre company in the UK to champion underrepresented stories through a mix of bursaries and

‘Thought-provoking, challenging, gripping & entertaining’: A KIND OF PEOPLE – Royal Court Theatre ★★★★★ by Rev Stan

While A Kind of People generates a lot of laughter it is nonetheless an uncompromising reflection of modern British society that sometimes makes for uncomfortable viewing.

‘Beetlejuice’ brings attention to Broadway’s stop clause by Caitlin Huston

The stop clause has been part of Broadway for more than a century. The clause, which enables theater owners to evict a show if grosses fall below an agreed upon level for two consecutive wee…

FIRST LOOK: Check out the fabulous new production images for Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Featured Content

Leopard print, rubber gloves and an Elvis impersonator; sounds like my kind of party! Take a look at the first images of Signal Theatre Company's revival of Charlotte Jones' award-winning co…

Let the gifts begin! Só Dança’s Instagram holiday giveaways

This year, Só Dança is starting Christmas a few days early with the dancewear brand’s Instagram holiday giveaways! From December 21-25, some lucky winners will receive goodies and access…

Post-show video and photos: Jason Manford on why Kander & Ebb’s Curtains is made for the West End by Terri Paddock

Curtains, the murder mystery musical comedy by Chicago and Cabaret creators Kander & Ebb, had its Broadway premiere in 2007 in a production starring Frasier‘s David Hyde Pierce. Why ha…

Casting Lizzie Bea as Tracy (Hairspray) - Interview by Official London Theatre

Be More Chill - Interview with Director, Stephen Brackett by Official London Theatre

Beauty and the Beast review at Theatre Royal Bath – ‘falls slightly flat’ by Rosemary Waugh

This year’s pantomime at the Theatre Royal Bath has two elements to it: the Disney-fied tale of the impoverished Belle (Clare Maynard)

The Secret Garden to star Ramin Karimloo, Jac Yarrow and Lucie Jones by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ramin Karimloo, Lucie Jones and Jac Yarrow are to star in a concert presentation of award-winning musical The Secret Garden at the London Palladium on 4 April 2020. This post…

Pecsmas review at the Yard, London – ‘a festive celebration of the queer community’ by Anna James

Pecsmas is this year’s festive offering from Pecs Drag Kings, an all-female/non-binary theatre and cabaret collective. The loosely structured show sees a

Outer Critics Circle Awards Announce Nominations Date, Awards Date, and More!

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced impo…

The Mousetrap - Trailer by Official London Theatre

Review Roundup: Irish Rep's LONDON ASSURANCE - What Did the Critics Think?

Irish Repertory Theatre presents London Assurance, written by Dion Boucicault (The Shaughraun) and directed by Charlotte Moore (The Plough and the Stars).

Sleeping Beauty review at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield – ‘a sharp-witted pantomime’ by Natalie Douglas

There are several references to familiar children’s characters in Joyce Branagh’s production of Sleeping Beauty. Hayley Russell’s Belladonna Bile channels Maleficent with

Photo Blast From the Past: Jane Alexander in 1980

Today, we're flashing back to 1980 with a photo of Jane Alexander! Check out the photo of the star in her limo, nearly 40 years ago!

Photo Coverage: CATS Billboard Takes Over Times Square

Cats officially comes to cinemas on Christmas, December 25. In honor of the big day approaching, a billboard has taken over Times Square.

Up On The Marquee: Something's Coming...WEST SIDE STORY Returns to Broadway!

West Side Story is now in previews on Broadway. The new production is directed by Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; and for the first time ever in the United States, will feature all-new chore…

Up on the Marquee: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Arrives on Broadway

Girl from the North Country begins performances on Friday, February 7 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street) with the opening night set for Thursday, March 5. Check out photos of the …

Theo James and Jonathan Slinger join City Of Angels cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Theo James and Jonathan Slinger are to join the cast of Josie Rourke's production of award-winning musical City Of Angels at the Garrick Theatre. This post Theo James and Jon…

From January 2020 Sophie Isaacs becomes the new Queen in London’s Six The Musical

There will be a new Queen in town when Sophie Isaacs is crowned the next Katherine Howard in the West End production of Six The Musical at the Arts Theatre from 21 January 2020.

Wake Up With BWW 12/16: SING STREET Opens Tonight, and More!

Today's top stories: Sing Street officially opens off-Broadway, and more!

‘Captures the imagination beautifully’: THE SNOW QUEEN – Rose Theatre, Kingston ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The Snow Queen is a wonderfully magical adventure that captures the imagination beautifully.

REVIEW: Swive, Shakespeare’s Globe London ✭✭✭✭ by Helena Payne

By Helena Payne Helena Payne reviews Ella Hickson's Swive, now playing at Shakespeare's Globe in the Sam Wannamaker Playhouse. This post REVIEW: Swive, Shakespeare’s Globe London ✭✭✭…

On the Couch with Jo Castleton by Arts Review

Who is Jo Castleton? I am currently playing Rose Narracott (Albert’s Mum) on the National Theatre Tour of War Horse. I was born in South London and married to Actor/Writer/Director Duncan …

A year’s blogging by Terry Teachout

Because of Mrs. T’s illness, I didn’t post quite as much in this space in 2019 as I have in previous years. Nevertheless, I’ve been a reasonably active blogger, and I thought you might…

Just because: Julie Andrews sings “I Could Have Danced All Night” by Terry Teachout

Julie Andrews sings “I Could Have Danced All Night,” from My Fair Lady, on an episode of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show originally telecast by NBC on January 12, 1958. Andrews was then app…

Almanac: William James on the inner truth about our outer convictions by Terry Teachout

“Pretend what we may, the whole man within us is at work when we form our philosophical opinions. Intellect, will, taste, and passion co-operate just as they do in practical affairs; and …

The Umbilical Brothers unveil new show THE DISTRACTION at Melbourne International Comedy Festival by Gabi Bergman

The Umbilical Brother will unveil their new world premiere show THE DISTRACTION at 2020 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and are stating very loudly that it is “a big screen, specia…

Where Are We Now by Sandra Mardenfeld

Sven Ratzke; Photo by Hanneke Wetzer Dutch-German performer Sven Ratzke is the best kind of David Bowie fan. When he sings his Ziggy Stardust songs, he closes his eyes, softens his face and …

The Divine Miss Bette Christmas Special by Arts Review

It’s the Party of the Season and everyone is invited! Catherine Alcorn’s fabulous homage to Bette Midler, swings back to Queanbeyan this week for a Christmas Special. Whilst Alcorn has b…

Lyn Gardner: In despair over the election result? Get out of the arts bubble and make yourself useful by Lyn Gardner

What can theatre do to be more useful? It feels an important question to be asking in the wake of a general

Top theatre shows to see this week (December 16-22) by Natasha Tripney

Snowflake – Kiln Theatre, London Mike Bartlett (Cock, Bull, Albion) brings his play about a complicated father-daughter relationship, which premiered last year

How Two Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Ushers Got Cast in the Production

Meet Sarita Amani Nash and Jon Steiger, who started out working front of house at the Lyric, and now perform across the country.

London Assurance is a Victorian Comedy About Old Man Swagger

Dion Boucicault's breakthrough comedy gets a revival at the Irish Rep.

Theatrefolk Featured Play – The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair by Bradley Walton by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair by Bradley Walton is hilarious, easy to stage, and suitable for an insanely large…

Water by Arts Review

A major exhibition of almost 100 works by leading international and Australian artists that explores the centrality of water to human life is now on display at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern…

Dance on Screen. Three Moments from the 58th International Art Exhibition-La Biennale di Venezia by Ariadne Mikou

Artists from three different and fairly distant parts of the world — Australia, Brazil and Switzerland — employ movement, dance and gestures on the screen to represent their countries at…

Midnight Radio: “Yinzer Scrooged: A Pittsburgh Christmas Carol” at Bricolage Production Company, Pittsburgh PA, USA by Wendy Arons

Reader, if – like me – you’re a relatively recent transplant to Pittsburgh, the presence of the term “yinz” in the title of anything might immediately raise a question about your a…

The Cast of Come From Away Plays a Round of Playbill—The Game Show by Roberto Araujo

Play along with Becky Gulsvig, Caesar Samayoa, and Jim Walton in this episode of the Playbill series.

Last Christmas — Wham!’s 1984 hit became an instant classic

George’s Michael’s song reflects the bitterness and vulnerability of a betrayed romantic

Gio Ponti: elegance and eclecticism of a starchitect

The celebrated architect’s work is the subject of a new exhibition in Rome