Dolly Diamond and The Jack Earle Big Band by Arts Review

Hot on the heels of her two sell-out performances in 2019, the dazzling Dolly Diamond is returning to the grandeur of the Hawthorn Arts Centre for a gala performance with The Jack Earle Big …

Ian Stenlake joins the cast of The Bridges of Madison County by Peter J Snee

With rehearsals commencing next week, producers Matthew Henderson and Neil Gooding are thrilled to announce that stage and screen star

Amazing Grace, New York New York by Arts Review

Amazing Grace, New York New York was a majestic, glittering jewel of a show. As the set list played itself through a range of Broadway classics, each number was accompanied by a marvellous s…

BWW TV: Looking Back At GROUNDHOG DAY's Opening Night

Who is that emerging from his borough? Today, February 2nd, officially marks Groundhog Day, the annual holiday that celebrates the legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. In honor of the oc…

Short+Sweet Launches 19th Thrilling Season by Peter J Snee

The biggest little theatre festival in the world breezes into the Sydney summer scene with its 19th big year of

‘Beyond Babel’ Review: A Fence Separates Star-Crossed Lovers by Brian Seibert

Unpretentious innocence and detailed choreography fuel Keone and Mari Madrid’s West Coast urban dance riff on “Romeo and Juliet.”

2020 HIDDEN Rookwood Sculptures Artist submissions now open by Arts Review

Rookwood General Cemetery’s popular outdoor art exhibition, HIDDEN Rookwood Sculptures, will be back in 2020, bigger than ever with a new First Nations Artist Award offered in acknowledgem…

“Lady Tabouli” Review: A Hilarious Comedy About Suffocating Expectations by Cherine Fahd

Review: Lady Tabouli, directed by Dino Dimitriadis, National Theatre of Parramatta for Sydney Festival. In Australia in 2020, it’s hard to think homosexuality is still viewed as a sin and …

Woman in Black is calculated to send chills down your spine by Simon Saltzman

A review of Woman in Black in Pub at McKittrick Hotel

Icehouse Plays Flowers: Special anniversary performance at St Kilda Festival announced by Arts Review

As St Kilda Festival prepares to celebrate its 40th year as Australia’s largest free music festival, it is thrilled to announce a very special anniversary guest when Icehouse Plays Flowers…

There’s Been a Women’s March on Theater, Too! by Peter Filichia

You may have noticed that Broadway Select wasn’t around for about a week. Damn those hackers! In the interim, I...Continue Reading The post There’s Been a Women’s March on Theater, Too…

Matthew Bourne’s ‘Swan Lake’ at New York City Center by Patricia Contino

  “DO NOT FEED THE SWANS” reads the sign posted at the edge of the lake The Prince (James Lovell) staggers towards.  Drunk, unhappy and unloved, he’s ready to end it all when The Swa…

In ‘A Soldier’s Play,’ a Full-Throttle Revival Reveals the Complexities of Racism by Matthew Wexler

David Alan Grier and Blair Underwood co-star in a captivating revival of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'A Soldier's Play.' The post In ‘A Soldier’s Play,’ a Full-Throttle Rev…

Bran Nue Dae announces return Sydney season for the hit musical by Sean McLoughlin

Opera Australia today announced the 30th Anniversary tour of the hit Aussie musical Bran Nue Dae will return to Sydney’s

Friends! The Musical Parody is coming to Australia by Peter J Snee

The hilarious New York and Las Vegas hit Friends! The Musical Parody is pivoting its way to Australia, playing across

Friends! The Musical Parody is heading to Australia by Arts Review

The hilarious New York and Las Vegas hit Friends! The Musical Parody is pivoting its way to Australia, playing across the country from August 2020. Join your six favourite friends at their f…

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov by Cameron Kelsall

Piano superstar Daniil Trifonov offered revelatory readings of two Beethoven concertos with the Philadelphia Orchestra, played alongside underheard works by two women composers. Cameron Kels…

Navigating career transitions

Dancers are all too aware of how time sensitive their performance career can be. As aches and pains grow stronger and as the long hours of rehearsals become more draining, many dancers may f…

‘The Second City Totally Likes You’ may not be true love, but it makes a fun date by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The latest sketch revue by the Second City Touring Company that tackles the comedic ground of romantic relationships and runs until April 5.

InterAct Theatre Company presents Anna Moench’s ‘Man of God’ by Christina Anthony

InterAct’s ‘Man of God’ exposes the danger between vulnerability and shame, as four teenage girls far from home discover that someone is watching them. Christina Anthony reviews.

The political becomes personal in Olney Theatre Center’s ‘Miss You Like Hell’ by Bob Ashby

At Friendship Park, on the US-Mexico border just south of San Diego, from 10 am to 2 pm Saturdays and Sundays, 10 people at a time on the US side can see, and talk through a fence, with frie…

The Opposite Of Beauty With Tories And Housing Development In Brexit Britain by Artsjournal2

Rowan Moore spares no words in this scathing overview of Tory-approved developments – and finds the Tory architectural guru, the late philosopher Roger Scruton, useless on this count. “B…

If Filipinos Want To See Four Historic Documentaries, They Have To Go To London And Pay Per Minute by Artsjournal2

Some professors and grad students are trying to change that, but right now, the situation is this: “The four films that the organizers are hoping to digitize (Fabrication Des Chapeaux De M…

This Week on Broadway for February 2, 2020: Grand Horizons by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Grand Horizons, The Confession of Lily Dare, A Soldier’s Play, The Little Mermaid, Paris @ Atlantic Theater Company, Lyrics…

“Wakey, Wakey” Works Hard to Inspire Us, at ACT, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Tony Hale Elevates Will Eno’s Struggling Script by Jordan Freed You may be familiar with “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch,” a Carnegie Mellon professor diagnosed w…

Theater Review: DO YOU FEEL ANGER? (A Red Orchid) by Lawrence Bommer

I DON’T FEEL YOUR PAIN Lately a chronic lack of empathy—sensitivity to the feelings of others–threatens to become a liability as great as any budget deficit. Compassion has never fel…

A Fired Artistic Director Won’t Continue Her Lawsuit To Be Reinstated At Pina Bausch’s Dance Company by Artsjournal2

Sounds like the Tanztheater Wuppertal might not be the easiest place to run: Adolphe Binder, who was dismissed in 2018 after only a year in the job, was the fourth person to run the troupe s…

Comics Are Poetry, And Here’s Why by Artsjournal2

Let Ivan Brunetti break it down for you: Comics are “an incantation beckoning us to enter their world. The simplicity of their superficial concision can reveal surprising density, layers, …

Protests, Statements Raise Controversy Over WEST SIDE STORY Casting of Amar Ramasar

Since principal casting was announced for the Ivo van Hove-directed Broadway revival of West Side Story was announced last July, there have been public concerns over the actor playing the …

UArts presents Invisible City: Philadelphia and the Vernacular Avant-garde by Pamela J.  Forsythe

A sprawling new exhibition on Philly’s own mid-century renaissance takes us into spring 2020, encountering both famous and little-known cultural touchstones, from posters and books to arch…

She Created Her Own Love Boat On The Loire by Jeryl Brunner

Céline Blan found a way to share her passion for her beloved childhood river

Beyond Babel: “Romeo and Juliet” is “West Side Story”-ized, Very Well by David Finkle

★★★★ Keone and Mari Madrid lead highly-energized 12-member dance troupe with inspiration The post Beyond Babel: “Romeo and Juliet” is “West Side Story”-ized, Very Well appear…

STEW: A Mothers and Daughters Dish by Michael Sommers

★★★★ Playwright Zora Howard debuts Off-Broadway with a tasty kitchen sink-type drama The post STEW: A Mothers and Daughters Dish appeared first on New York Stage Review.

When Writing Your Novel Means Facing Unsavory Realities by Artsjournal2

Writer Abi Daré wasn’t planning to deal with a new novel, and a normalized practice among middle-class families in Nigeria, when her 8-year-old wouldn’t unload the dishwasher. But inspi…

John Le Carré Gets A Major Award, And Says Brexit Broke His Heart by Artsjournal2

Le Carré, as he accepted the Olof Palme prize: “I want a Palme for my country, which in my lifetime hasn’t produced a single statesman of his stamp. I want him now. I’m not just a…

Does Classical Music Have A ‘God Status’ Problem At Conservatories? by Artsjournal2

The answer, students say, is absolutely yes – and the #MeToo movement hasn’t yet begun to filter through many conservatory halls. “Over the past year, The Atlantic talked to more tha…

Peak TV Is Surprisingly Like Peak Books by Artsjournal2

They’re not at all the same – and the internet is more distracting from books than TV is – but: “As with classic unread novels, certain TV shows have begun to carry with them a hint …

Netflix Says ‘The Crown’ Will End One Season Earlier Than It Was Supposed To by Artsjournal2

Well, this is interesting. As the series gets closer and closer to the present, perhaps some members of the Royal Family have expressed strong displeasure. One wonders. In any case: The role…

New York Theater Quiz for January 2020 by Jonathan Mandell

How well were you paying attention to New York theater news, views and reviews in January 2020? Answer these dozen questions and find out.

Broadway Center Stage: Next to Normal | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

Lyon Opera Ballet returns to The Joyce joining the citywide celebration of Beethoven by Joycetheater

Protests Against The New ‘West Side Story’ For Hiring A Dancer (Briefly) Fired From City Ballet For Sexual Harassment by Artsjournal2

Sure, there’s been a lot of buzz around this Ivan van Hove production, with new choreography by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. But: “There’s another buzz gathering around the show—and n…

Mary Higgins Clark, Queen Of Suspense, Has Died At 92 by Artsjournal2

All 56 of her books were bestsellers, according to her publisher. “In her memoir, Kitchen Privileges (2002), Ms. Higgins Clark described herself in her younger years as ‘aching, yearning…

Peter Serkin, Pianist Who Forged His Own Path, Has Died At 92 by Artsjournal2

Serkin, who “was descended from storied musical lineages on both sides of his family,” seemed at an early age destined to follow their path. But he found the expectation a burden, and we…

Making The Leap From Documentary To Feature Film Takes Way, Way Too Long For Women by Artsjournal2

Liz Garbus and Todd Phillips both won Sundance awards for documentaries in 1998, and they’ve both been working filmmakers ever since. But Phillips is about to go to the Oscars with an obsc…

Have Publishers Learned Anything From The ‘American Dirt’ Debacle? by Artsjournal2

Though we’re not sure why they would, considering the book’s sales, Slate takes a gander at what publishers are saying about #ownvoices books. Or, well, they’re not; they mostly seem t…

AT&T Paid Billions For A Satellite TV Service That Audiences Are Fleeing By The Million by Artsjournal2

DirecTV must have seemed like a good deal in 2015. Now, it’s absolutely hemorhagging subscribers – nearly 3 million last year alone. It’s been a dizzying fall. “DirecTV was an invent…

If You Ever Wondered How Crochet Became Hip, Del Pitt Feldman, Who Just Died At 90, Was The Artist Behind The Trend by Artsjournal2

Feldman took the classic doily craft and turned it into fashion and art. She sold her creations mostly “at Studio Del, a boutique she opened in 1965 on East Seventh Street in Manhattan’s…

The Practical And Ethical Challenges Of Conserving, Or Restoring, Damaged Works Of Art by Artsjournal2

It’s not an easy line to walk, and there’s a question of how far back they should go to “restore” the original work. Now, some conservation studios are also starting to work with con…

The Grim ‘Secular Funeral’ Music Of Brexit by Artsjournal2

So this is how Great Britain’s time in the EU ends, not with a bang, but … “Edward Gregson, the British composer charged by Radio 4’s PM programme with the tricky task of composing a…

Protests Around The ‘West Side Story’ Dancer Bring His Dancer Girlfriend Into The Limelight by Artsjournal2

Alexa Maxwell is the girlfriend of Amar Ramasar, the dancer who was fired, and then rehired, by City Ballet for his role in sharing nude photos and videos of dancers – including Maxwell. �…

Disney Sheds Hulu’s CEO, But Hulu’s Future Seems Assured by Artsjournal2

While Disney wants to “integrate” Hulu into its own streaming services operations, Hulu isn’t going anywhere – yet. “Hulu, known for original series such as the Emmy-winning The Ha…

Rachel Barton Pine plays Fritz Kreisler: Lincoln Center Offstage by Lincoln Center

Pro Bowl To Broadway, This NFL Star Says The Stage Is Another 'Team Sport' by Jeff Lunden

Nnamdi Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro NFL cornerback, is making his Broadway debut in A Soldier's Play. It's been "a pretty surreal journey," he says.

It's Never Too Late: Learn About the New London Revival of The Boy Friend 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. This week, Paige reviews the London revival of Sandy Wils…

The Mason Cabaret is in splendid voice with ‘The Great American Songbook!’ at GMU by David Siegel

With personality galore and voices full of pizzazz and warmth, The Mason Cabaret in Concert delivered a wonderful evening of Celebrating the Great American Songbook! Under the direction of J…

‘An exceptional piece of new writing’: PUSH – Vault Festival by Laura Kressly

Push is a one-woman show centred on one woman’s story, and its sense of universality will be welcome to those who experience the pressure to have, or not have, children.

Carlo vs. Carlo clash in Best Medicine Rep’s ‘Comedy of Venice’ by Bob Ashby

John Morogiello’s new “based-on-a true-story” play Comedy of Venice, having its debut performance at Gaithersburg’s Best Medicine Rep, centers on a feud between two 18th-century Vene…

Viva La Divas Uk Tour 2020 – Strictly’s most loved female dancers to tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Viva La Divas UK Tour brings together Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrana, Nadiya Bychkova and Katya Jones in a new divatastic dance spectacular. This post Viva La Di…

VIDEO: Elsa Comes Out and More in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's FROZEN 2 'Deleted Scenes'

During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, the parody sketch show performed a spoof of Frozen 2!

Theresa Harris: A Lady in Waiting by Trav S.D.

African American actress Theresa Harris (1906-85) was both gorgeous and highly trained, but given the tenor of the times, was rarely given the opportunity to show all that she could do onscr…

Designing a New Style for The Temptations on Broadway by Mark Peikert

How Paul Tazewell created costumes to keep the cast of Ain’t Too Proud sexy while sliding across Broadway.

Riverside’s The 39 Steps Is A Hilarious Faux Hitchcock by Bill Hirschman

Face it. Resistance is useless when it comes to enjoying The 39 Steps. Any theater worth its comic salt will plunge head long into this madcap Hitchcock parody -- Vero Beach’s Riverside Th…

Asher Lev Is Moving Look At The Joy & Cost of Being An Artist by Bill Hirschman

Across the face and embedded in the voice of the hero-narrator we can see a drive he can’t ignore, the profound costs and the unequaled joy of creating art in West Boca Theatre Company’…

The week in theatre: Uncle Vanya, Night of the Living Dead – Remix; Faustus: That Damned Woman by Susannah Clapp

Harold Pinter, London; Leeds Playhouse; Lyric Hammersmith, LondonToby Jones and Rosalind Eleazar make light work of Ian Rickson’s overfreighted new Chekhov. Plus, wall-to-wall zombie horro…

‘A lot of wonderful ingredients’: FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT – Bridewell Theatre by Stephanie Ressort

Given the current state of the country, the battle of wits and words, vs the search for real connection with those who disagree with us, For the Sake of Argument is very topical.

Measha Brueggergosman and Jully Black forged a relationship through adversity — now they’re bringing their bond to the stage by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The R&B and opera divas star in ‘Caroline, or Change’ and reflect on friendship, hardship and the generations of Black women who have come before.

The Cities We Live In by Zenkő Bogdán, Viktória Barazsuly

By Zenkő Bogdán, Viktória Barazsuly. Zenkő Bogdán and Viktória Barazsuly introduce the Cluj-Napoca series, speaking to the history, diversity, and theatrical heritage of this Romanian …

Bonita Granville: The Beloved Brat (and the First Nancy Drew) by Trav S.D.

Bonita Granville (1923-1988) has a special place in the hearts of classic movie buffs and old time show biz fans. As a child, she specialized in playing bratty, precocious or otherwise bothe…

Paul Ready: ‘We’ve all got Motherland’s Kevin in us’ by Michael Hogan

The actor on working with his wife, Michelle Terry, taking the rap for blowing up Keeley Hawes and the perils of real-life parenting Birmingham-born Paul Ready, 41, joined the National Youth…

Fellowship for Performing Arts delivers with challenging ‘The Great Divorce’ by Darby Dejarnette

C.S. Lewis is not for the fainthearted. While his Narnia series may have been the most successful in capturing the public imagination, his fascination with—and ability to articulate—adva…

Pro Bowl To Broadway, This NFL Star Says The Stage Is Another 'Team Sport' by Jeff Lunden

Nnamdi Asomugha, a four-time All-Pro NFL cornerback, is making his Broadway debut in A Soldier's Play. It's been "a pretty surreal journey," he says.

‘Undoubtedly a must-see piece of theatre’: SOLD – Vault Festival ★★★★★ by Amy Toledano

Sold is an extremely powerful piece of theatre, with fantastic direction from Euton Daley and a tour de force performance from Amantha Edmead.

Intermittent Fasting: What dancers need to know about this latest diet trend 

Going through short voluntary periods of time without eating is part of many cultural and religious practices throughout the world and pose no real health risks to otherwise healthy people. …

Company Wayne McGregor: Autobiography; Julie Cunningham: fire bird – review by Bidisha

Laban theatre; the Yard, LondonThe personal is universal in McGregor’s riveting genetic extravaganza, while Cunningham finds witty resonance in Stravinsky Devised in 2017, Autobiography is…

Dr Korczak’s Example review – lessons from the Warsaw ghetto by Clare Brennan

Leeds PlayhouseDavid Greig’s 2001 drama about the doctor who founded an orphanage in the Warsaw ghetto continues to educate in this atmospheric production The first thing we see as we ente…

From high art to tipsy night out: has immersive theatre sold its soul? by Nosheen Iqbal

It’s had huge commercial hits with shows such as The Great Gatsby but critics fear the genre is now just in it for the money With seven cast members, three understudies, 59 different ways …

‘Excellent all-around performances’: DR KORCZAK’S EXAMPLE – Leeds ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Dr Korczak’s Example is a profoundly a powerful and moving play and a very poignant reminder to many who suffered under the clutches of Nazi persecution.

Theatrefolk Featured Play – The Myths at the Edge of the World by Matthew Webster by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Myths at the Edge of the World by Matthew Webster is a unique cross-curricular storytelling adventure, with excellent opportunities for mask and m…