‘The Magical Piñata’ at the Keegan Theatre celebrates Mexican culture and teaches valuable lessons about sharing by Kendall Mostafavi

The concept of gratitude and sharing can be one of the hardest things for a child to learn. But in a world full of greed, these principles are vital to maintaining a semblance of peace and p…

ZviDance: MAIM (“Water” in Hebrew) by Joel Benjamin

Israeli-born choreographer Zvi Gotheiner created "Maim ('Water' in Hebrew)," a somber meditation on water, drought, misery, community and survival for seven members of ZviDance, all brillian…

‘Jersey Boys’ rides the highs and lows of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in melodious style by William Powell

There’s a scene in the mind-blowingly good musical Jersey Boys in which erstwhile hoodlum and fast-talker Tommy DeVito, founder of the internationally known singing group The Four Seasons,…

The Eight – Reindeer Monologues by Arts Review

After attending the first night of The Eight – Reindeer Monologues, my only take away from the work was… why? Why was this work put on? The story follows eight reindeer, reindeer we know…

BOOK: JOAN ACOCELLA ON ‘MARIUS PETIPA: THE EMPEROR’S BALLET MASTER’ by Robert Shuman

(Acocella’s article appeared in The New York Review of Books, 12/19.) Souls in Single File Marius Petipa: The Emperor’s Ballet Master by Nadine Meisner Oxford University Press, 497 pp., …

Leopard Print Loincloth by Peter J Snee

Following sellout seasons of The Helendale Nude Footy Calendar and Fraternal, boundary-pushing queer theatre company Kissing Booth return to the Midsumma Festival to present their latest …

MEAN GIRLS To Welcome Social Media Star Cameron Dallas For Four Week Run

The producers of Broadway's Mean Girls announced that the production is about to get stupid with love over social media star, Cameron Dallas, who will step into the role of Aaron Samuels fo…

CATS (dir. Tom Hooper): A sin against theater, film, cats, and humanity by Dan Scully

Maybe one day I’ll be able to scrape its rancid essence from my memory entirely. 

When the singing stops on Christmas Eve in bombed-out Europe: Sitting at my computer in Philadelphia, looking back by Henrik Eger

Memories of a childhood Christmas in war-torn Europe

‘Mean Girls’ Musical Adds Cameron Dallas For A Four-Week Broadway Run by Bruce Haring

Social media icon and musician Cameron Dallas will make his Broadway debut in the role of “Aaron Samuels” in Tina Fey’s Mean Girls, the show’s producers have announced. Dallas will …

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adam Kantor, Emily Walton Preview Darling Grenadine

Daniel Zaitchik's new musical is directed by Michael Berresse.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Visit Frozen in Hollywood

The stars on tour with the hit Disney musical snapped a photo with their illustrious guests.

A New Lucas Hnath Play Tops Our List of Faves This Week

Plus, this is your last chance to see four off-Broadway shows closing by the end of this month.

The Feather In The Web hits Red Stitch for Midsumma Festival by Gabi Bergman

From cult comic sensation Nick Coyle’s (The Queen of Wolves, ABC’s Sarah’s Channel) The Feather in The Web is a lacerating satire of mainstream culture – revelling in all the magnifi…

The Complicated Role Of Humor In The Old USSR by Artsjournal

Like many of us today, the Soviet leaders misunderstood what humour is and what it actually does for people. Telling a joke about something is not the same as either condemning or endorsing …

The Many Afterlives Of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ by Artsjournal1

“In the more than 50 years since its debut, the animated special, directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, has become a holiday classic and turned into a live-action movie, a Broadway music…

What It Means To Really Listen by Artsjournal

Good listening is not a matter of technique but of having the willingness to enter into another person’s life. Many bad listeners can’t be there for someone else because they are too loc…

Scotland: Artists Need To Be At The Center Of Our Funding by Artsjournal

The country’s first parliamentary inquiry into its arts funding system concluded the Government should aim to commit at least 1% of its £425bn national budget towards culture. “Public f…

In The Next Decade There Will Be A Massive Transfer Of Wealth Between Generations. What Will This Mean To Art? by Artsjournal

There was a cultural difference between pre-boomer collectors, motivated by “connoisseurship and aesthetic appreciation,” and subsequent generations, who had “more of an awareness of t…

How To Deal With Racist Operas? Show, Don’t Hide by Artsjournal

“To survive, opera has to confront the depth of its racism and sexism point-blank, treating classic operas as historical artifacts instead of dynamic cultural productions. Opera directors …

US Government Lists Wakanda As Trading Partner by Artsjournal

A US Department of Agriculture spokesperson said the Kingdom of Wakanda was added to the list by accident during a staff test. The department’s online tariff tracker hosted a detailed list…

“Cats” Movie Review: “Oh God, My Eyes!” by Artsjournal

Ty Bur: “You’ve heard of the “uncanny valley” effect? The eeriness or revulsion felt when looking at a humanoid figure that’s not quite human? The digital era has given us many exa…

How Some Writers Lose Control Of Characters They Have Created by Artsjournal

John Foxwell’s research found that 69 percent of authors hear voices of their characters, and 42 percent can enter into dialogue with them. Sixty-five percent say they can act on their ow…

Arts Marketing Is About Shared Interests, Not Demographics by Joe Patti

Back in October Sara Leonard made a blog post for Americans for the Arts about marketing in the context of the “false-consensus effect,” the idea that your personal opinions, beliefs and…

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

2019 is rapidly coming to a close (which may not be such a bad thing these days) and today we are going to celebrate some of our favorite performances over the past twelve months. We came up…

12 Days of Craze with the Millers (Part 2) by Paper Mill Playhouse

4 Plays and Musicals to Go to in N.Y.C. This Weekend by Alexis Soloski

Previews, openings and some last-chance picks.

Cappies Review: ‘Dark of the Moon’ at Albert Einstein High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Evan Howard of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The dim mountains were illuminated with green lights and strangedesigns. The bright and cheery…

South Florida Theater 2019: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The … Well, You Know by Bill Hirschman

Other than two crippling developments, South Florida theater 2019 was marked by a wide array of what seemed like points on a volatile stock market chart marking the ebb and flow of an evolvi…

Three Scrooges: A trio of area actors reflect on playing Dickens’s Christmas curmudgeon by Thomas Floyd

Craig Wallace, Kevin Adams and Paul Morella each bring a distinct approach to ‘A Christmas Carol.’

How and why ‘Beetlejuice’ got evicted by its Broadway theater by Michael Riedel

Its weekly grosses were so low, the Shuberts exercised the stop clause.

Spamilton: An American Parody at the Peace Center by Edwin Arnaudin

The zippy, hilarious musical send-up is more Broadway history lesson than “Hamilton” satire.

Tony Nominee Robbie Fairchild on 'Tapping Noses' with Ian McKellen in the Movie Version of Cats by Michael Appler

Francesca Hayward and Robbie Fairchild in Cats (Photo: Big Honcho Media LLC) According to Robbie Fairchild, it was easy to get intimately close with stars like Judi Dench and Ian McKellen…

Hannah Waddingham & More to Join Rachel Tucker in The Pirate Queen Benefit at London Coliseum by Andy Lefkowitz

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming charity gala performance of the 2007 musical The Pirate Queen, slated to play London Coliseum next year. The previously announced event, …

Learn About the Solo Show My Name Is Lucy Barton, Starring Laura Linney by Broadway.com

Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout’s bestselling novel of the same name, My Name Is Lucy Barton stars four-time Tony nominee Laura Linney.

Odds & Ends: Carla Gugino Sets New York Stage Return in Anatomy of a Suicide & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Carla Gugino Sets New York Stage Return in Anatomy of a Suicide Stage-and-screen star Carla Gugino (Jett, The Road to Mecca) …

Luke Kirby, From Movie Star to Murderer, and Still Lenny Bruce by Jonathan Mandell

Luke Kirby, who portrayed a movie star hired to play “Hamlet” in the cult TV comedy “Slings & Arrows” 16 years ago,  is now on stage for real, as Thomas Hudetz, a murderer in Ö…

"Revelations" | Trailer | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by The Kennedy Center

Broadway Stars perform Alan Menken Hits with the NSO Pops | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

"Greenwood" | Trailer | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by The Kennedy Center

"Ounce of Faith" | Trailer | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by The Kennedy Center

"A Case of You" | Trailer | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by The Kennedy Center

Sideshow Names Brian Pastor Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

Pastor will work with artistic director Jonathan L. Green in leading the Chicago theatre.

Thespian Throwback: Milestones and Momentum by Christa Skiles

Wrapping up our 90th anniversary celebration The post Thespian Throwback: Milestones and Momentum appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Review: Cirque du Soleil Chases the Holiday Spirit by Laura Collins-Hughes

The acrobatics in “’Twas the Night Before…” at Madison Square Garden are perfectly diverting, despite an illegible plot.

Sneak Peek at Rags in London by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, directed by Bronagh Lagan, will begin performances January 9, 2020, at Park Theatre.

[HD] 12 Days of Yeston by York Theatre Company

Taylor Mac to Be First-Ever Artist in Residence at WNET's ALL ARTS by Olivia Clement

Mac will create video content for the broadcast channel and its digital platforms.

Chicago shimmies into Melbourne by Gabi Bergman

Melbourne’s State Theatre was abuzz for the Opening Night of Chicago. Playing to a full house for a large chunk of their season, it was no surprise that every foyer was absolutely packed. …

Hannah Waddingham, Steph Parry, More Will Join Rachel Tucker in The Pirate Queen Concert at the London Coliseum by Andrew Gans

Drew Baker will direct the presentation of the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg musical.

How the Real-Life Washington Heights Riots Inspired A City of Refuge by Ricky Camilleri

The Primitive Grace Theatre Company’s production starring Luke Edward Smith closes December 22.

Check Out Lesli Margherita, Charl Brown, and More in Michael Longoria’s Holiday Hop by Dan Meyer

The December 18 cabaret at The Green Room 42 celebrated the holidays and benefited Opening Act.

George Salazar hosts The 30th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards! by LA Stage Alliance

We're thrilled to announce that The 30th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards will be hosted by George Salazar! The post George Salazar hosts The 30th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awa…

Exclusive First Listen! Hear Jonathan Groff & Kingsley Leggs Wail on “Feed Me (Git It)” from Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors

Hear the showstopping track from the new Little Shop of Horrors cast album.

Hyenas Celebrate 5,000 Shows on Broadway by Disney On Broadway

André Rieu’s Juggernaut Career by Artsjournal

We shouldn’t be surprised that Rieu is a box office sensation. In an era when, we are told, nobody sells DVDs and CDs anymore, Rieu has sold more than 40 million of them. Last year, the Du…

What’s The Best Way To Sell Your Book These Days? Kendall Jenner Being Photographed Reading It by Artsjournal

Rarely has the power of “influence” been felt so acutely in an industry in which a media blitz usually involves not much more than a handful of speaking events at local bookstores. For t…

Post-Alicia Alonso, New Director Promises To Modernize National Ballet Of Cuba by Artsjournal1

Viengsay Valdés: “I will always defend classical technique as the artistic base for a good dancer, and from there one can grow into other types of choreography. What we must do is enrich …

America’s First Racially Integrated All-Girl Swing Band by Artsjournal1

“The International Sweethearts broke attendance records at places such as Washington DC’s Howard Theatre, Harlem’s Apollo Theater, Cincinnati’s Cotton Club and the Riviera in St Loui…

Rina Lazo, Who Assisted Diego Rivera And Became A Major Muralist In Her Own Right, Dead At 96 by Artsjournal1

“Mexican muralism taught her the importance of expressing a political and social consciousness, but she softened the militancy that was common in the post-revolutionary era. In allegorical…

Menier Chocolate Factory Production of The Boy Friend Will Make North American Debut in Toronto by Andrew Gans

The production replaces the previously announced tour of the Tony-winning revival of Hello, Dolly!

What's the Secret to Becoming a Jellicle? The Stars of Cats Share by Ryan McPhee

Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Francesca Hayward, and more discuss how embracing their inner felines became "surprisingly normal."

Alfie Fuller, John-Andrew Morrison, and More to Star in Blues for an Alabama Sky by Olivia Clement

Keen Company will bring Pearl Cleage's play to New York for the first time.

From Intern To Producing Powerhouse, Working With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Joel Grey And Tina Fey by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Jenny Steingart, one of the forces behind Free Style Love Supreme, Fiddler On The Roof In Yiddish, Mean Girls and Sir Patrick Stewart’s A Christmas Carol.

"Jitney" Student Matinee | Mark Taper Forum by Center Theatre Group

Christine Chambers, 39, Dies; Her Photos Empowered Actors of Color by Katharine Q. Seelye

As a photographer and a playwright, she helped document the rise of a generation of theater artists who wanted to tell their own stories their own way.

Star Wars Meets Vaudeville: The Star Wars Holiday Special by Trav S.D.

In preparation for tomorrow’s release of The Rise of Skywalker, we have gone and rewatched the previous eight chapters of the Star Wars saga, a richly rewarding experience that made me rea…

Phantom, Meet Alexa: New Ticket Technology Launches by Matthew Wexler

Broadw.ai, Amazon Pay and Telecharge have partnered with "Phantom of the Opera" to launch a new Alexa skill, enabling theatergoers to search and purchase tickets. The post Phantom, Meet A…

Review: The Dead, musical based on James Joyce’s story gets rousing production from Scena Theatre by Mercedes Hesselroth

Irish author James Joyce unfairly gets a bad rap for being “too difficult” to read. His first draft of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was rejected with a note from the editor sa…

Adam Grupper plays a radicalized Alfred P. Doolittle in My Fair Lady by Keith Loria

When director Bartlett Sher mounted an acclaimed production of the classic Lerner and Loewe musical My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center last year, it reminded many theater lovers why – with son…

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs review at Alhambra Theatre, Bradford – ‘Billy Pearce on especially entertaining form’ by John Murphy

Billy Pearce is as much as a Bradford institution as curry houses and wool mills. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is

NBC Bay Area Sneak Peek | Summer: The Donna Summer Musical by Broadwaysf

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

Los Angeles theatre moves fast, but Julio Martinez moves faster. Check out what's going on This Week in LA theatre. The post This Week in LA Theatre appeared first on At This Stage.

‘A gem of a show’: THE BARRICADE BOYS CHRISTMAS CABARET – The Other Palace ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

The Barricade Boys are back in London with their Christmas Cabaret – a fun-filled festive show that you just can’t help but love.

The Lost Elves review at Tramway, Glasgow – ‘pleasing seasonal show for small children’ by David Pollock

This short seasonal piece for children aged three and over takes place within one of the smaller studio rooms in Glasgow’s Southside

Aladdin review at Falkirk Town Hall Theatre – ‘superior vocal performances’ by David Pollock

While it’s essentially a traditional local panto that sticks firmly to the conventions of the genre, there are flourishes of real quality

Carrie Fisher ‘Star Wars’ memorabilia going on display at the Chinese Theatre by Bob Strauss

Brother Todd Fisher is lending rare items for the one-week Carrie Fisher Pop Up Museum.

Carla Gugino, Ava Briglia, Julian Elijah Martinez, More Cast in U.S. Premiere of Anatomy of a Suicide by Olivia Clement

The Alice Birch play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, will open at the Atlantic Theater in February 2020.

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis review at the Park Theatre, London – ‘enjoyably kooky comedy’ by Joe Holyoake

Though it was written in 1999, this is the first time Charlotte Jones’ comedy about a dominatrix contemplating quitting the profession as

Hot Shot! John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Anointed Arendelle Royalty While Checking Out Disney's Frozen Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen let the sun shine on when they attended a recent performance of Disney's Frozen at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Legend…

Backstage at Jagged Little Pill with Kathryn Gallagher, Episode 8: Finale! by Broadway.com

In her final vlog episode, Jagged Little Pill's Kathryn Gallagher takes us to Good Morning America appearance, checks in with co-stars and reveals some secrets from the show.

Jimmy Fallon & the Stars of Cats Remix 'Memory' Like You've Never Heard It Before by Andy Lefkowitz

The countdown to Cats is nearing its end. The eagerly anticipated screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash musical arrives in cinemas on December 20 and we're not the only ones excit…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa of the Miss Saigon Tour by Broadway.com

Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa stop by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring in the Miss Saigon national tour and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

Casting Complete for First New York Staging of Blues for an Alabama Sky by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming mounting of Pearl Cleage's 1995 drama Blues for an Alabama Sky. The previously announced off-Broadway production, marking the pla…

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Gavin Lee, Sierra Boggess & More in MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Concert

Earlier this week, The Actors Fund in association with Universal Theatrical Group and Margaret Styne presented a one-night only concert of the holiday classic Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. T…

Best new London theatre: Teenage Dick contends with disability, plus Swive and A Kind of People

Richard III goes to high school; Elizabeth I takes centre stage; racism satire asks questions about contemporary Britain

Melissa McCarthy and Allison Janney Star in a 'Cut' Scene From Cats by Logan Culwell-Block

The screen stars show off their scenes that didn't make the final versions of Cats, Little Women, and Star Wars.

Christmas Carol Casebook: Away in a Danger review at Lichfield Garrick – ‘warm, wacky and witty’ by Neil Bonner

The Lichfield Garrick’s pantomime alternative is a fantastic, pun-laden affair that hits the all the right comic spots. Under Sean Turner’s crisp

Breaking Down the New Standards in Season 3 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel by Curtis Moore and Thomas Mizer

Songwriters Curtis Moore and Thomas Mizer composed brand-new songs that sound like beloved classics for the latest batch of episodes, now streaming on Amazon.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Christian Borle Sing 'Dentist' from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Recording

Tomorrow, December 20, Ghostlight Records will release an an original cast recording of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, produced by Alan Menken, Will Van Dyke, Frank Wolf, and Michael Mayer - and ex…

London’s Arcola Theatre Lines Up U.K. Premiere of Dominique Morisseau's Pipeline by Olivia Clement

The 2020 lineup also includes works by Inua Ellams and Rebecca Lenkiewicz.

MCC Theater: Silent Night with Raul, Krysta, and Taylor by MCC Theater

Friend Who Saw "Hamilton" with Original Cast Somehow Worse Than Friend Who Studied Abroad by Broadway Beat

by Nick Brigis. @nickbrigis. NEW YORK, NY - NYU Tisch Junior Mary Kate Daehler was shocked to discover the newest member of her friend group, Anna, a sophomore who saw Hamilton on Broadway …

The Box of Delights review – an exquisite Christmas cabaret by Sanjoy Roy

Green Dragon hotel, Hereford2Faced Dance put on a reality-busting promenade performance featuring parkour, slapstick and a sit-down dinner ‘Come along, chop-chop!” say our minders, rathe…

Pippi Longstocking review – Lindgren's rule-breaker is a festive delight by Michael Billington

Royal and Derngate, NorthamptonAstrid Lindgren’s nine-year-old rebel is suitably anarchic and altruistic in a festive musical show that leaves you chuckling I’ve come late in life to Ast…

Four-Time Tony-Winning Scenic Designer Peter Larkin Dies at 93 by Olivia Clement

Among his numerous credits were the original Broadway production of Peter Pan and the films Tootsie and The First Wives Club.

Happy New Year from BroadwayHD: New Titles Announced by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

As 2019 draws to a close, BroadwayHD has found exciting ways to ring in the New Year with their lasting additions to the online streaming platform. Among the diverse and exciting offering th…

Theater + Art: Miss Connie Sue Day + more by ArtsATL Staff

Libby Whittemore, alter ego Connie Sue Day and a kickin’ combo return to Actor’s... The post Theater + Art: Miss Connie Sue Day + more appeared first on ARTS ATL.

The 3 Most Important Ingredients for Broadway (or any kind of) Swag.

Even if you’ve never heard the term ‘swag’ before, you’ve still probably gotten tons of it throughout your life. Pens, t-shirts, notebooks, and more, emblazoned with a company logo,�…

How Ed Harris And Aaron Sorkin Are Interrogating ‘Mockingbird’ by Artsjournal1

Sorkin, playwright of the Broadway adaptation: “I absolutely wanted Atticus to be a traditional protagonist, so he needed to change and have a flaw … It turned out that Harper Lee had [a…

Broadway Musicals Are Stretching Their Curtain Calls Into Ever-Longer Encores (As The Audience Stands Up And Dances) by Artsjournal1

Alexis Soloski: “These post-curtain moments have less to do with telling the story and more with telling the audience how to feel about the story they have just seen and what they should t…

Actor and singer Chisara Agor: ‘We need to embrace new stories and not rely on old-fashioned ideas of what life should be like’ by Ruth Comerford

Chisara Agor is currently performing in Christmas Carol – A Fairy Tale at Wilton’s Music Hall in London. She talks to Ruth

Actor saves Les Mis on opening night in newly renovated venue with just two hours’ rehearsal by Matthew Hemley

An actor in the new staging of Les Misérables stepped in to save the show after he was called on to cover

Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, and Cats co-stars remix 'Memory' with Jimmy Fallon by Nick Romano

The cast of Cats are making new memories with Jimmy Fallon—even if we can’t scratch the image of CGI cat bosoms from our minds. Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Derulo, James Corden,…

‘The perfect family trip to the theatre’: PETER PAN – Southampton ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

With its colourful set, fast-paced story and funny jokes Peter Pan keeps the younger members of the audience transfixed and it was a delight to hear them chuckling and booing.

Cast and Creative Team of Off-Broadway’s Darling Grenadine Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Daniel Zaitchik musical, a bittersweet Manhattan-set love story, will premiere at Roundabout Underground in January.

People who engage with the arts live longer – UCL research by Ruth Comerford

Older people who engage with the arts live longer than those who do not, according to research by University College London. The

Performer Issy Wroe-Wright: ‘The show is basically a bunch of friends having a belter of a time’ by Ruth Comerford

Currently co-producing and performing in A Pissedmas Carol, Issy Wroe-Wright tells Ruth Comerford about casting the show, and a particularly intimate feminist

Obituary: Nicky Henson – ‘versatile stage and screen actor of considerable resources’ by Michael Quinn

Nicky Henson was an actor of considerable, if lightly worn, resources blessed with leading man looks. Both qualities served him well in

A 2019 Ten Best List by Darryl Reilly

These superior revivals, bold new plays and a terrific solo show were the most fascinating and memorable productions I experienced this year. The post A 2019 Ten Best List appeared first on…

Punchdrunk launches three-year project to explore creative learning in schools by Giverny Masso

Immersive theatre company Punchdrunk has launched a three-year project that aims to help schools take a more creative approach to learning. The

An MCC Holiday Sing-A-Long with Raul, Krysta and Taylor by MCC Theater

A Christmas Carol review at Theatr Clwyd, Mold – ‘small but perfectly formed’ by Nigel Smith

Theatr Clwyd promised an immersive experience with this adaptation of A Christmas Carol and it certainly delivers, with a clear concise telling of

Rachel Prather Takes On Seven Questions About A Christmas Carol, Holiday Traditions, and Why Scrooge's Sister Is the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Rachel Prather discusses her role as Little Fan & The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in A Christmas Carol, her own favorite holiday traditions, and more.

Christine Lahti-Led Gloria: A Life and Holland Taylor's Ann Will Air on PBS by Andrew Gans

Great Performances will broadcast both productions in June 2020.

Watch Jordan Fisher in To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You Trailer by Dan Meyer

The upcoming Dear Evan Hansen star appears in the Netflix movie, available February 12, 2020.

3,500-Year-Old Royal Tombs Uncovered In Greece by Artsjournal1

“Among the findings inside the tombs were evidence of gold-lined floors, a golden seal ring and a gold pendant with the image of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor. The amulet suggests th…

Dallas Morning News Adds Full-Time Classical Music Critic by Artsjournal1

With funding from the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism, the News is hiring Tim Diovanni on a one-year, renewable basis. Tim will work with veteran Scott Cantrell, a former News staffer an…

Original Manuscript Of ‘Peter Pan’ Reveals A Much Darker (Anti-)Hero by Artsjournal1

A new facsimile publication of J.M. Barrie’s handwritten first version “demonstrates how Barrie toned down Peter Pan’s character to suit audiences in 1911, after having second thoughts…

Restoration Of Ghent Altarpiece Reveals Stunning Details by Artsjournal1

Conservators working on the five lower central panels discovered that the Van Eyck brothers’ original work had been painted over as early as the mid-16th century; removal of those addition…

U.S. House Votes For Biggest Increase In NEA Funding In Six Years by Artsjournal1

“The House approved a $1.4-trillion spending package on Tuesday that includes a $7.25-million increase for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This increase is the largest for the N…

Saxophonist Will Vinson channels New York in high-impact set

This debut gig at London’s Vortex Jazz Club was demanding but full of drive and melodic flair

The Fairytale Revolution: Wendy’s Awfully Big Adventure review at Theatre503 – ‘entertaining and energetic all-female panto’ by Olivia Rook

If you thought panto was just for kids should check out Theatre503’s production, The Fairytale Revolution. Louise Beresford and Anna Spearpoint’s show

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, December 19, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Cynthia Erivo, Beanie Feldstein, More Will Be Honored at Santa Barbara International Film Festival by Andrew Gans

The 35th annual festival kicks off in California January 15, 2020.

Call Answered: Alex Castillo: "Clemency" and CASTLE2000 Films by Adam Rothenberg

I was so excited to be introduced to actor/producer Alex Castillo because he, like me, left his corporate job to fully pursue his artistic calling. Alex is the founder of Castle2000 Films, a…

Watch the Cast of Cats Sing A ‘Memory’ Remix Using Classroom Instruments by Dan Meyer

Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, and more dropped by The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

Best TV shows of 2019

FT television critic Suzi Feay selects her favourites of the year, from the nightmarish ‘Russian Doll’ to the crackling dialogue of ‘Succession’

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this pre-Christmas weekend, Dec. 20-22 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

Got your weekend plans yet? We have some nifty ideas, from "Nutcrackers" to Dungeness delights to great plays. And "Star Wars" too.

‘Impressive, moving & poignant’: THE LOST THING – Royal Opera House ★★★★ by Amy Toledano

The Lost Thing is a great example of how to bring young people into the world of live theatre and continue to nurture their minds with acceptance and collaboration.

Collaboration and Profanation by Amanda Shank

By Amanda Shank. Amanda Shank, associate artistic director of California’s CalArts Center for New Performance, talks about bringing an international, cross-cultural collaboration to life w…

Merry Mischiefmas: New comedy Magic Goes Wrong is creating buzz in previews by Featured Content

Magic Goes Wrong has just started previews as part of Mischief Theatre's year-long residency at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre and it's already creating a buzz with audiences. Also on soc…

REVIEW: Three Sisters, National Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Anton Chekov's Three Sisters now playing in the Lyttleton Theatre at the National Theatre London. This post REVIEW: Three Sisters, National Theatre Londo…

Impeached! Newspaper Front Pages by Jonathan Mandell

“WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, making him the third president in history to be charged …

Best of dance in Pittsburgh in 2019 by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The year was packed with performances that entertained, enchanted, educated and enlightened audiences in all sorts of ways.

2019 was an epic year of in Pittsburgh theater, with 'Hamilton,' 'Lear' and new classics by Sharon Eberson and Christopher Rawson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Cambodian Rock Band” at City Theatre and a few Pittsburgh Public productions stood out in a year of moving and timely productions.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 19, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

THE. CATS. REVIEWS. ARE. IN. AND. THEY. EVERYTHING! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is a…

The Best (and Worst) Theater in Europe in 2019

The Times’s three European theater critics pick their favorite productions of the year — plus a turkey apiece for the festive season.

Inua Ellams and Rebecca Lenkiewicz to feature in 20th anniversary Arcola Theatre season by Giverny Masso

Inua Ellams, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Steven Berkoff and Dominique Morisseau will feature in the Arcola Theatre’s 20th anniversary season. The programme features 11

Young Vic launches scheme to support emerging creatives on next steps of career by Matthew Hemley

Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah has launched a new programme of events to support emerging and mid-career creatives, opening up “new

Review: The Arrival, Bush Theatre by Blue Huseyin

Review: The Arrival, Bush Theatre 4.0stars On the surface, brothers Tom and Samad share many similarities: their complexions, the time it takes for their ligaments to heal, the emotional gen…

Review: Blood Orange, Old Red Lion Theatre by Shirley Both

Review: Blood Orange, Old Red Lion Theatre3.0starsIn her self-written one-woman show Blood Orange, Tania Amsel takes us on a journey through England’s hospitals and the daily life of NHS�…

Review: Teenage Dick, Donmar Warehouse by Olivia Kiely

Review: Teenage Dick, Donmar Warehouse 4.0stars Modern day Shakespeare has seen various interpretations relocate the classic texts to American high schools. Castles become classrooms and cou…

The monster who loved Conrad by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column I recall the career of Boris Karloff, who was as fine a stage actor as he was a movie star. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Chuck Jo…

‘Smartly self-aware, free adaptation’: TEENAGE DICK – Donmar Warehouse by Ian Foster

Teenage Dick at the Donmar Warehouse does extremely well in dealing with disability but I think we’re kidding ourselves if we’re yet in a place where this would happen organically.

The risks and rewards of two-part plays on Broadway by Patrick Pacheco

Two-part plays have held sway over producers for decades, promising accolades and speaking to a higher calling of bringing the production to the masses.  And yet, when these shows come to B…

Theatre Jobs: What Does a Broadway Production Lawyer Do? by Ruthie Fierberg

You may not have realized, but production attorneys create the backbone of every show we see.

Almanac: William James on the prospects for democracy by Terry Teachout

“Democracy is still upon its trial. The civic genius of our people is its only bulwark.” William James, “Robert Gould Shaw: Oration upon the Unveiling of the Shaw Monument”

The Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019 by Maya Salam

Music, movies, television, theater, art and dance: Here’s who broke away from the pack this year.

A franker report on Mrs. T’s condition by Artsjournal1

Mrs. T, who is a very private person (that’s why I refer to her as “Mrs. T” in this space) and thus has been reluctant to be entirely frank about her illness in public, decided last ni…

Peter Pan Goes Wrong review at Alexandra Palace, London – ‘impeccable comic timing’ by Dave Fargnoli

Mischief Theatre’s accessible brand of slick, silly slapstick has made it an indisputable phenomenon, with the company putting successful TV spots, multiple

NEWS: Sebastian Barry’s new critically acclaimed play On Blueberry Hill gets West End transfer by Press Releases

Irish theatre company, Fishamble: The New Play Company, will be bringing its production of Sebastian Barry’s new play On Blueberry Hill to the West End in spring 2020.

Robin Hood and the Merry Men review at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend – ‘bursting with talent’ by Paul Vale

The most striking thing about author Alan McHugh’s Robin Hood and the Merry Men is that there is no dame. Not that

FEATURED SHOW: The reviews are in for ★★★★★ hit Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Featured Content

"Delightfully amusing", "brilliantly written" and "deeply moving" - critics have fallen back in love with Charlotte Jones' award-winning comedy Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis. Check our…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Curtains at Wyndham’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical murder mystery Curtains.

Review: The Night Before Christmas, Leeds Playhouse by Shamima Noor

Review: The Night Before Christmas, Leeds Playhouse5.0starsThis revival of The Night Before Christmas (having previously played at the then West Yorkshire Playhouse in 2015) is a wonderful f…

Introducing Adelaide Festival’s new Executive Director by Peter J Snee

The Adelaide Festival Board has announced respected arts leader Elaine Chia will join the senior leadership team of the Festival as Executive Director in April 2020. Elaine Chia will work al…

The Surreal Spectacle of ‘Cats,’ Explained by Variety

Director Tom Hooper talks digital fur, trailer reactions and the reason that only some cats wear shoes.

Critics' Circle renames theatre prize to honour Michael Billington by Chris Wiegand

Guardian’s outgoing chief theatre critic ‘thrilled’ that best play award will carry his name in recognition of 48 years’ service to drama journalism A prestigious theatre award for t…

Celebrate 62 Years of The Music Man on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Take a look at the original Broadway production and two Broadway revivals.

Theater Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (World Premiere Musical at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto) by Tony Frankel

LOST IN AUSTEN All of Jane Austen’s novels are built on the same premise. A woman meets and marries an eligible man after a series of usually comic difficulties. But Austen extracts a rema…

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents World Premiere of THE TASTERS by Michael J. Roberts

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago’s only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at [...] The post Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents World Premiere of THE TAST…

Richard Jordan: Why 2019 was the year of the ensemble by Richard Jordan

It may not go down as a vintage year in British theatre, but it would be wrong to simply write-off 2019. When there aren’t productions

You are having another Senior Moment! by Peter J Snee

Senior Moments 2? No, it’s not déjà vu, you are having another “Senior Moment”! The smash-hit revue returns in a sequel without equal: Senior Moments 2: Remember, Remember. Yes, once…

Shelagh Delaney’s “A Taste of Honey” at the Trafalgar Studios by Mert Dilek

It is hard to believe that Shelagh Delaney wrote A Taste of Honey when she was only nineteen. This increasingly textured and knotty play, which received its first—and famous—staging in 1…

Is Disney+ Stealing Away Subscribers From Netflix? by Artsjournal

About 1 million Netflix subscribers made the switch last month, following the Nov. 12 Disney+ launch, according to survey results released Wednesday by brokerage Cowen & Co. The firm est…

How Disney’s Idealized Florida Town Became A Nightmare by Artsjournal

“Everything about Celebration telegraphed cozy familiarity. Brochures depicted a quasi-fantastical realm of home-cooked meals, traditional family values, and G-rated movies. The civic buil…

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration at NYU Steinhardt by Artsjournal

Bring your love of dance, theatre, music, or opera to leadership roles in national and international performing arts organizations through NYU Steinhardt's MA in Performing Arts Administrati…

Director of Marketing and Communications – Long Wharf Theatre by Artsjournal

The Director of Marketing and Communications will drive earned revenue through ticket sales, devise strategies to maximize public participation, and build brand awareness for Long Wharf Th…

The changing face of economics

Mariana Cook’s portraits of economists chart a field that is evolving, but slowly, says Tim Harford

Sargent: black and white and simply sublime

The American artist’s later work is on show at the Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Jenn Colella, Caitlin Kinnunen, Will Swenson, Kate Baldwin Star in Fun Home Reading in a Funeral Home December 19 by Andrew Gans

The reading is held at New York’s Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

This Aspiring Dancer Had Never Seen a Professional Dance Performance Until TDF - How TDF's Introduction to Dance program changed Antonio Rosario-Richa

How TDF's Introduction to Dance program changed Antonio Rosario-Richardson's life---Brooklyn native Antonio Rosario-Richardson first fell in love with dancing at age 8, when Ballet Tech cond…

10 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 19-22

Christmas is almost here, and the final weekend before the holiday is filled with fun events.

What it's like to watch PBT's 'Nutcracker' from the stage by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dance writer Sara Bauknecht shares what it’s like to be on stage during the party scene in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker.”

IMPRESSIONS: Darrah Carr Dance in "Dancing The Coral Suite" at the Irish Arts Center a Collaboration with Musicians Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Darrah Carr Dance in "Dancing The Coral Suite" at the Irish Arts Center a Collaboration with Musicians Dana Lyn & Kyle Sanna: "One may think of jigs and reels as lively m…

From 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' to Monumental Theatre - Emmy winner Luke Kirby returns to the New York stage in an epic production of a rarely seen play

Emmy winner Luke Kirby returns to the New York stage in an epic production of a rarely seen play---To fans of Slings and Arrows—a cult TV comedy about the behind-the-scenes drama at a …