“Rhinoceros” by Eugène Ionesco: A Novella by Darie Ducan

Rhinoceros (1959) is one of Eugène Ionesco’s best-known plays, one of the plays with which the great Romanian-French playwright made an iconic name for himself in the history of theatre,…

“Queen-Size:” Blurring the Lines Between Public and Private by Aprameya Manthena

Single Performance: Queen-Size, by Sandbox Collective, a dance-performance at Spaces, Chennai, December 2016. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s understanding of homosexuality under Secti…

🍸 Grand Horizons (Through March 1, 2020) by Theater With A Twist

Second Stage/Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th Street.  With Jane Alexander, James Cromwell, Michael Urie,  Priscilla Lopez, Ben McKenzie, Maulik Pancholy, Ashley Park. Written by Bess

Off Broadway Spring 2020 Preview Guide: 20 Shows to See Through April by New York Theater

Genocide, suicide, murder, deportation, terror, kidnapping, mass explosion – those are some of the bleak subjects of the Off-Broadway shows I’m most looking forward to this season, liste…

Jake Gyllenhaal to produce and star in FUN HOME film by Gabi Bergman

Earlier this week, it was announced that a Fun Home film adaptation is in the works, with Jake Gyllenhaal and Sam Gold attached as creatives. Gyllenhaal is set to star as Bruce Bechdel, the …

Call Answered: Isabella Blake-Thomas: "The League of Legend Keepers : Shadows" + "Once Upon A Time" + "Secret Society Of Second Born Royals" by Adam Rothenberg

Isabella Blake-Thomas is an actress, singer, writer, and producer. At such a young age, I was very inspired by all she has accomplished so far. Known for her role on ABC’s Once Upon A Time…

FLAIR FOR DRAMA by Matt Windman

Writer Alexandra Jacobs presents a biography of Stritch that is meticulously researched, gossipy and vivid in detail.

VIDEO: FROZEN 2 Directors and Producer Discuss the Potential of a Third Installment

On the red carpet at the BAFTAs, Variety chatted with members of the creative team behind Frozen 2, including directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, as well as producer Peter Del Vecho. The …

Cirque Stratosphere lands in Melbourne! by Gabi Bergman

From the creators of The Illusionists, Circus 1903, and Le Noir, CIRQUE STRATOSPHERE has tumbled its way into Melbourne’s orbit. A brilliant night out for families these school holida…

Midlands and the East of England Theatre Preview 2020 by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon previews some of the theatre highlights in the Midlands and the East of England in 2020 This post Midlands and the East of England Theatre Preview 2020 first appea…

Agent V. Manager by Performerstuff

Agent V. Manager Written by Ella Embry December 17, 2019 You know you’ll need an agent to start getting real work as an actor. But what about a manager? What’s the difference, again…

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Of Broadway In 2020!

With the new year officially upon us, we're giving your the chance to test just how much you know about the productions heading to Broadway in 2020 with some fun trivia. Take the quiz!

South and South West Theatre Highlights 2020 by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon previews South and South West Theatre Highlights in 2020. This post South and South West Theatre Highlights 2020 first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

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WWDTM Best of the Decade by NPR

Listeners named their favorite moments from the last ten years, which include great guest stories, celebrity rants, and questionable mice activities.

Eleanor Bayley: Portrait of a Kansas Chorus Girl by Trav S.D.

Eleanor Bayley (1916-76) was a decidedly minor show biz figure, but her life and career do contain points of interest. Trained by the Moscow Brothers, who also taught Denishawn’s Ted Shawn…

R.I.P. NYMF by Trav S.D.

We just got the word from Time Out New York’s Adam Feldman that the New York Musical Festival (formerly the New York Musical Theatre Festival) has closed its doors after 15 years. Playbill…

VIDEO: Liz Callaway Sings 'The People That You Never Get to Love' by Rupert Holmes in Her Car

Liz Callaway is back with another car singing video! This time she's taking on 'The People That You Never Get to Love' by Rupert Holmes.

Ought To Be Clowns’ 10 favourite shows of 2019 by Ian Foster

Ought To Be Clowns barely saw 250 shows this year, quiet by his standards. And as is the way of these things, here’s a rundown of some of the productions that moved me most…

Fo National Spaghetti Day: Some Classic Comedy with Spaghetti by Trav S.D.

In keeping with our bid to be simultaneously relevant and irrelevant, we observe National Spaghetti Day with a brief survey of classic comedy scenes involving spaghetti: Charlie Chaplin, The…

🍸 The Inheritance (Closing June 7th, 2020) by Theater With A Twist

The Inheritance (Parts 1 and 2) at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre Credits: Written by Matthew Lopez; Directed by Stephen Daldry Cast: Andrew Burnap, Jordan Barbour,

Making a Brand New Madame Morrible in Broadway’s Long-Running Wicked by Ryan McPhee

After a lifetime dreaming of the Emerald City, Transparent star Alexandra Billings joins the cast of Wicked on Broadway.

LISTEN: David Yazbek Talks THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical and More in New Podcast

David Yazbek recently did an interview for the podcast 'Kyle Meredith With...' where he talked about the upcoming musical adaptation of The Princess Bride.

Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for January by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the shows opening in London in January 2020.

Northern Theatre Highlights 2020 by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon previews some of the Northern theatre highlights across the North of England coming up in 2020. Book tickets now! This post Northern Theatre Highlights 2020 first …

Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre by Olivia Lunn

Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre3.0starsKathy Rudd’s staging of Neil Gaiman’s children’s book brilliantly interrogates the ever-thinning separation between re…

Hey Nonny Inaugural Winter Blues Summit Jan. 31-Feb 2 by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Showbiz Chicago Hey Nonny Inaugural Winter Blues Summit Jan. 31-Feb 2 A galaxy of Chicago’s biggest blues stars will perform Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February [...] Hey Nonny In…

‘A lovely revival’: MARTHA, JOSIE & THE CHINESE ELVIS – Park Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis at the Park Theatre is a lively revival of Charlotte Jones’ quirky and hugely enjoyable 1999 play about parenting and life on immoral earnings.

‘Hamilton,' which grossed $400 million over 3 years in Chicago, closes Sunday by Chris Jones | Chicago Tribune

When it closes Sunday, the Chicago company of “Hamilton” will have rung up more than $400 million in gross sales at the box office.

Laura Linney Returns to Broadway in Solo Drama My Name Is Lucy Barton by Andy Lefkowitz

Four-time Tony-nominated actress Laura Linney heads back to Broadway on January 4 in the new solo drama My Name Is Lucy Barton. Richard Eyre directs the production of Manhattan Theatre Club,…

Willy Tsao: Hong Kong’s Dance Pioneer Embraces the Mainland by Simon Cartledge

If anyone is responsible for Hong Kong’s contemporary dance scene, it’s Willy Tsao. Forty years ago, he persuaded his family to give him HK$500,000 and the use of some unneeded factory s…

Helping Drama Students Succeed Part 1: The Drama Enthusiast by Kerry Hishon

This month we’re focusing on helping different types of students in your drama class succeed. First, let’s start with the drama enthusiasts. Imagine the Disney Channel movie High School …

“Macondo” in New York: Russian Theater Brings Márquez’s Epic to Life by Victoria Zavyalova

A thread of life and blood, unconditional love and death, incest and destiny all interconnect in The Rise and Fall of Macondo, a performance inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’ masterpie…

Notting Hill Arts Club — revels with a new cause

With a record label and an academy, the west London club is rethinking what a music venue can be

Welcome to the Rock! Episode 5 by James Marino

Welcome to the podcast series, “Welcome to the Rock!” A behind the curtain peek at what it takes to get a show from a seed of an idea all the way to a Broadway hit. The international hit…

My Name Is Lucy Barton Begins Previews on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Theatre Club production, starring Laura Linney, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre January 4.

Derren Brown: Secret Closes on Broadway January 4 by Dan Meyer

The two-time Olivier Award-winning mentalist and illusionist performs his last bit of magic at the Cort Theatre.