A Play about Family, History, Genocide and Rock 'n' Roll - Obie winner Chay Yew on directing 'Cambodian Rock Band' at Signature Theatre

Obie winner Chay Yew on directing Cambodian Rock Band at Signature Theatre---A few years ago, when Lauren Yee approached Chay Yew about directing the world premiere of her play Cambodian Roc…

Celine Song's Endlings Begins at New York Theatre Workshop by Olivia Clement

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the new play about Korean female sea divers arrives Off-Broadway following a hit world premiere.

The English-Language World Premiere of La Cage aux Folles [The Play] Opens February 19 in London by Dan Meyer

The Jean Poiret play, translated by Simon Callow, runs at Park Theatre.

London Hosts the U.K. Premiere of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over by Dan Meyer

The play opens February 19, starring Paapa Essiedu, Alexander Eliot, and Gershwyn Eustache Jr.

End Of The Big Glamorous Cities? by Artsjournal

Since 2010, urban inner rings, including central business districts, accounted for barely 10 percent of population growth in the nation's 53 largest metropolitan areas. More revealing still,…

Watch Mack & Mabel Star Alexandra Socha 'Sparkle and Fizz' with This Rendition of 'Wherever He Ain't' by Broadway.com

Alexandra Socha is starring in Mack & Mabel at Encores! from February 19 through 23. Get a glimpse at her incredible performance!

See the First Photo of Darren Criss, Sam Rockwell & Laurence Fishburne in American Buffalo by Michael Appler

American Buffalo, David Mamet's foul-mouthed 1977 Broadway play about three hustlers conspiring in a Chicago junk shop to steal a man's rare coin collection, will be revived on Broa…

Corbin Bleu to Star in Catch Me If You Can in Washington, D.C. by Diep Tran

Corbin Bleu, last seen on Broadway in Kiss Me, Kate, is about to dance his way out of some white-collar crimes. Bleu will star as the conman Frank Abagnale Jr. in a production of Ca…

Broadway Grosses: Six Begins Previews to Sold-Out Houses by Michael Appler

Six, Broadway's newest West End transfer about the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII, hasn't played a full week of performances, but the new musical's already filling houses at the Br…

The Great Australian Play by Arts Review

A psychedelic romp through the myths of our glorious nation's past, present and imagined future, Theatre Works and Montague Basement presents the Australian premiere season of Kim Ho's new w…

Kyle Selig Talks Aaron Samuels Hair Care and Welcoming Sabrina Carpenter to Mean Girls by Caitlin Moynihan

Kyle Selig has been stupid with love as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls since the musical's world premiere in October 2017.  Now having been been Broadway's heartthrob for two years, Selig…

Take a First Look at Katori Hall's Newest Play, The Hot Wing King at Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre by Diep Tran

Katori Hall is having a busy season. She's the book writer of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway, and she has a world premiere play at off-Broadway's Signature Theatre. Titled T…

Krysta Rodriguez to Play Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy's Halston Series for Netflix by Diep Tran

Producer Ryan Murphy has released the first look at his upcoming Halston series on Netflix, starring Ewan McGregor as the famed fashion designer who designed for Jackie Kennedy and who…

Lynn Cohen, Sex and the City Alum and Off-Broadway Veteran, Dies at 86 by Michael Appler

Lynn Cohen, an admired character actress who cultivated a regular presence off-Broadway since the late 1970s, died in New York City on February 14. She was 86. Cohen appeared on Broadway tw…

Odds & Ends: Extensions for Gavin Creel and Sara Bareilles in Waitress and Happy Birthday Doug Off-Broadway by Diep Tran

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Gavin Creel and Sara Bareilles Are Not Closing Up Shop Yet Tony-winning actor Gavin Creel and Tony-nominated composer Sara …

The Professor and the Madman by Arts Review

If you thought David O'Russell's biographical-drama Joy, a film which followed the trials and tribulations of miracle-mop entrepreneur Joy Mangano, had the most obscure origin story, then th…

Alice Nash appointed Executive Director of Arts Investment at the Australia Council by Arts Review

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced the appointment of Alice Nash as the Executive Director of Arts Investment. "I am deeply honoured to be joining the Australia Council as the …

"Van Wyk, The Storyteller of Riverlea:" A Tribute to the Revolutionary Johannesburg Poet by Tonderai Chiyindiko

Van Wyk, The Storyteller of Riverlea based on the life of late writer, political activist and poet Chris Van Wyk, which has just ended at the Market Theatre, is a deceptively brilliant…

"The Welkin" at The National Theatre by Aleks Sierz

History plays should perform a delicate balancing act: they have to tell us something worth knowing about the past, that foreign country where they do things differently, and also something …

Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony Award winner, dies at 86 by Maureen Lee Lenker

Broadway actress Zoe Caldwell, who won four Tony Awards over the course of her decades-long career, died Feb. 16 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. She was 86. Her son Charlie Wh…

After 40 Years, 'A Soldier's Play' Finally Marches Onto Broadway by Alexandra Starr

A Soldier's Play tells the story of a murder in an African American unit of the U.S. Army after World War II. It premiered in 1981 and soon after won a Pulitzer Prize. Now, it's finally on B…

Casting call for FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY 2020 Australia Tour by Peter J Snee

SK Entertainment is on the hunt for their Australian cast of this hilarious musical parody.   MEET THE TEAM Producer

Opera Australia and John Frost to present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella by Arts Review

Continuing their wildly successful collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless musicals including The King and I and South Pacific, Opera Australia and John Frost have announced they…

Review: In 'Anatomy of a Suicide,' Pain in Triplicate by Alexis Soloski

Alice Birch's cleareyed and comfortless play follows three generations of women tethered to life by the thinnest possible filament.

Anatomy of a Suicide " a grimly powerful play at the Linda Gross Theater, New York

Alice Birch's deliberately disjointed drama reflects the turmoil of its characters

Anatomy of a Suicide review at Linda Gross Theater, New York " 'Alice Birch's beautiful, aching play' by Nicole Serratore

Alice Birch's beautiful, aching play depends on the careful delivery of synchronised and overlapping dialogue from characters in three time periods who

Sandra Bland's life and death provides the inspiration for graveyard shift by Sheri Flanders

The Goodman's production is lyrical and heartbreaking. Quentin Tarantino's movie Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood is in part a gauzy wish fulfillment fantasy …

Seesaw by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Although J2 Spotlight's artistic director Robert W. Schneider who staged this show has given it a vigorous production and cast a delightful Gittel in Stephanie Israelson, he is unable to dis…

Anatomy of a Suicide: Three Generations, Weighing on Each Other by Jesse Oxfeld

★★ An award-winning play about women, trauma, and legacy, collapsing in on itself The post Anatomy of a Suicide: Three Generations, Weighing on Each Other appeared first on New Y…

Anatomy of a Suicide: Mothers and Daughters, in Agonizing Triplicate by Elysa Gardner

★★★ Playwright Alice Birch looks at one of our closest, most fraught relationships, with a cast led by a haunting Carla Gugino The post Anatomy of a Suicide: Mothers and Da…

American Psycho " The Musical announces Melbourne dates by Peter J Snee

American Psycho " The Musical, a dangerously funny adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' best-selling novel and the 2000 cult film

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. 'Henry V' at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory. "Owen clearly has underscored the horrors of war.  The play draws some visual and verbal pictures of death and suffering that war can cause …

Rachelle Ann Go joins the superstar line-up for DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? by Peter J Snee

Enda Markey, the producer of Boublil & Schönberg's Do You Hear the People Sing?, has announced that Rachelle Ann Go,

A BELOVED NEIGHBOR LEAVES THE BUILDING by Robert Shuman

(Peter Khoury's article appeared in The New York Times, 2/13; via Pam Green.) An Illinois farm boy who came to New York to be a singer left an indelible mark on the Upper West Side co-op whe…

Zoe Caldwell, Winner of Four Tony Awards, Is Dead at 86 by Neil Genzlinger

Her signature performances included the title role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and Maria Callas in "Master Class."

A new vision for Playwriting in Australia by Arts Review

Playwriting Australia (PWA) has released a Review from REA Consulting, led by prominent arts leader Richard Evans, outlining a new vision for the future of play and playwright development in…

Theatre Review: 'Henry V' at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory by Susan Brall

William Shakespeare's "Henry V," directed by Grayson Owen, is presently playing on the Kestrel Stage at the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory in the Roland Park area of Baltimore until March 8, …

Theatre review: 'Shipwreck, A History Play About 2017,' Woolly Mammoth by Mary Ann Johnson

'Shipwreck' is a big play"big on ideas, big in its exploration of people's expectations and view of themselves versus reality, hellbent on exploring the divide in America with the election o…

Theater Review: IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU (Musical Theatre Guild at the Alex Theatre in Glendale) by Barry Creyton

YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE Happy ever after is the stuff of fairy tales " yet, happy ever after is how we in the audience left the Alex Theatre on Sunday night. The show was It Shoulda Been You …

Theatre Review: 'Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps' at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

Murder and comedy unite in a top-notch production of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps," now playing at Annapolis Shakespeare Comedy under the direction of Sally Boyett. Boasting only four ac…

Actors Dawn Bradfield & Brian O'Byrne, plus Jac Venza on Theater Talk (5/28/99) by Theater Talk

Tony-nominated actors Dawn Bradfield & Brian O'Byrne discuss appearing in Martin McDonagh's play "Lonesome West." Next up, TV-producer Jac Venza discusses producing part of the 1999 Tony Awa…

Zoe Caldwell, 4-Time Tony-Winning Actor, Dies at Age 86 by Mark Peikert

Ms. Caldwell earned Tony Awards for Slapstick Tragedy, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Medea, and Master Class.

Come From Away receives 11 Green Room nominations by Peter J Snee

International success story, Come From Away continues to attract accolades around the world, after today receiving the most nominations in the

Ja'Net DuBois, songwriter and star of 'Good Times,' has died by The Associated Press

DuBois' career started in theater, where she appeared in Broadway productions of "Golden Boy" and "A Raisin in the Sun," according to a biography on her website. A performance in "The Hot l …

Broadway Box Office Soars; 'Six' Reigns Supreme; 'West Side' Rumbles by Lee Seymour

The buzzy London import 'Six' started strong, David Byrne closed on a high note, and 'West Side Story' is bracing for protests.

Reinbert de Leeuw, Champion Of Contemporary Classical Music, Dead At 81 by Artsjournal1

A conductor, pianist and composer who became the Netherlands', and one of Europe's, leading specialists in new classical music, de Leeuw founded what is now the Asko | Schönberg ensemble in…

Raphael's Sistine Chapel Tapestries Displayed There For First Time In 500 Years by Artsjournal1

"All 12 tapestries designed by Raphael have been hung on the lower walls of the Sistine Chapel as part of celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the artist's death. … All 12, made w…

15,000-Year-Old Wall Carvings Found In Spanish Cave by Artsjournal1

"Experts have discovered a cave full of prehistoric carvings in northern Spain. Among the hundreds of rock carvings, some believed to be 15,000 years old, are vivid depictions of horses, dee…

Artist (And Scrotum-Nailing, Bank-Burning Refugee) Pyotr Pavlensky Arrested For Leaking Sexts Of Paris Mayoral Candidate by Artsjournal1

When the ever-provocative protest artist put online sexual images and messages sent to a woman by former Macron aide Benjamin Griveaux, thus driving him from the race for mayor of Paris, Pav…

Why Black English Is America's Most Important Dialect by Artsjournal1

"All along, while standard American English was busy convincing everyone that it was a superior dialect, it's Black English that's been a true cultural and linguistic force in contemporary s…

More Than Numbers: How Astronomers Named The Planets And Stars by Artsjournal

As the Shakespeare scholar Todd Borlik has pointed out, the triumph of Romanticism throughout Europe by the mid-1800s meant that Shakespeare (though not so much Pope) was seen as a universal…

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy by Artsjournal

The organization has about half the members it did in the 1970s. But it has failed to address claims of sexual abuse for decades, and the claims have mounted up. The bankruptcy is an attempt…

New Director Is Making Britain's Oldest Dance Company Hot Again by Artsjournal1

The mission of Benoit Swan Pouffer, formerly artistic director of the now-closed Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and now at the helm of Rambert, "is to reinvigorate a repertory company founde…

Rarity: Vienna Kunsthalle Museum Replaces Director With A Three-Person Collective by Artsjournal

Founded in 1992, the Kunsthalle Wien is a large exhibition space with no permanent collection. How does a triumvirate lead such a venue in practice? Surely much more time is spent on meeting…

Following Netflix Series, Case Of Malcolm X's Murder May Be Reopened by Artsjournal1

"Following the release of the six-part documentary Who Killed Malcolm X? " which launched on the streaming platform on 7 February " the Manhattan district attorney will look into the case of…

The Radical Plan To Remake Paris Into A "15-Minute City" by Artsjournal

The idea, floated by the city's mayor, is to redesign urban life so that all the essentials " for work, play, shopping, culture " are within 15 minutes of every resident of the city. It woul…

John Eliot Gardiner On Period-Instrument Beethoven by Artsjournal1

"What you get in a period orchestra are three things: greater individuality of timbre, more transparency of texture and an increased dynamism once all the instruments are stretched to their …

How Musicians Are Starting To Grapple With The Climate Impact Of Touring by Artsjournal

"It seems to me that the only solution commensurate with the scale of the problem is fundamentally changing the way musicians work. We have to stop seeing it as reasonable that we'd play in …

Forgers And The True Believers That Want To Believe Them by Artsjournal

Perhaps the forger's best tool is the desire of buyers to want something to be real. No matter how improbable. " The Daily Beast

Ten Trends That Will Impact The Arts Says Americans For The Arts by Artsjournal

The arts advocacy group says these are the trends that will inform its work over the next few years. " Americans for the Arts

An Open-Ended, Ambiguous, Multi-Perspective Opera Made To Resist Reduction by Artsjournal

Yuval Sharon: "If there was a straightforward message, there would certainly be simpler and more direct ways to communicate it than by creating this enormous operatic experience. Opera's pow…

Art Critic Christopher Knight Wins Lifetime Achievement Award by Artsjournal

It's the second Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation award and comes with a $50,000 prize. Knight has been an art critic at The Times since 1989, where he continues to chronicle the growth of …

Crystal Bridges Changed The Landscape Of American Art. Now It's Taking On Contemporary Art by Artsjournal

The effects Crystal Bridges has had on the region are more than clear. And later this month, the museum is going one step further. It's opening a satellite contemporary art center, the Momen…

Zoe Caldwell Dies: Four-Time Tony Winner Who Played Maria Callas In 'Master Class' Was 86 by Erik Pedersen

Zoe Caldwell, a veteran stage, TV and film actress who won four Tony Awards and originated the Broadway roles of Maria Callas in Master Class and the title character in The Prime of Mi…

Considering Wilma's Next Chapter: Blanka Zizka is joined by three co-directors by Christopher Munden

Changes are afoot at the Wilma Theater, with Blanka Zizka moving on from her role as sole artistic director after forty years in charge of the company.

Four-time Tony Award winner Zoe Caldwell dies at age 86 by Caitlin Huston

Four-time Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell passed away Feb. 16, at the age of 86. She died due to complications from Parkison's disease, her son, Charlie Whitehead, said in a release …

An editor's public-relations tips for emerging independent artists by Alaina Johns

The arts calendar used to confine its self-producing frenzy to the Fringe"but now independent artists, and their questionable PR practices, are a year-round event. Alaina Johns has tips to m…

Wagner: Tristan and Isolde, Act 2 - Prelude | National Symphony Orchestra by The Kennedy Center

As if Oscar Wilde himself had arrived on the Walnut stage: Interview with Bernard Havard on casting and working with his actors by Henrik Eger

Part 2 of Henrik Eger's interview with Walnut Theatre head Bernard Havard

World premieres and notable speakers highlight SXSW 2020 by Kurt Gardner

The annual conference in Austin is presenting 99 world premiere features and speakers from all aspects of the entertainment industry.

Be More Chill review " glorious misfit musical for the age of oddballs by Arifa Akbar

The Other Palace, LondonThe soaring joys and plunging agonies of adolescence are treated with humour and heart in this refreshing arrival from Broadway 'There's never been a better time in h…

Stick Fly takes flight at Writers by Kerry Reid

A wealthy Black family confronts secrets and internalized self-loathing in Lydia Diamond's acerbic drama. In 2017, First Floor Theater premiered Leah Nanako Wink…

War Horse " A photo feature by David Hooley by David Hooley

I have something to admit.  I, the writer of these features and photographer of these photographs… am in love with

3 Minutes of the Epic Finale From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by TheaterMania

Diane Paulus' 1776 Pre-Broadway Run Now On Sale At The Ahmanson Theatre

a?oe1776a?? is now on sale at the Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus and featuring a book by Peter Stone with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, a?oe1776a?? will …

Shear Madness is retro, but not rewarding by Jack Helbig

Mercury Theater Chicago's revival of this murder mystery party game can't overcome the dated material. Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan from the origin…

Invictus Theatre brings light and heat to A Raisin in the Sun by Kerry Reid

Lorraine Hansberry's classic gets a sturdy and heartfelt revival. Before Ta-Nehisi Coates laid out "The Case for Reparations" in the Atlantic in 2014, Lorraine H…

In 'Coal Country,' Memories From a Mining Tragedy Live On by Julia Jacobs

A new documentary play at the Public Theater weaves together interviews from people whose lives were forever changed by the 2010 mining disaster in West Virginia.

'Spamtown, USA' Looks at a Bitter Strike Through Children's Eyes by Laura Collins-Hughes

Minnesota's Children's Theater Company will present a play inspired by little-told stories of the wrenching Hormel strike: from kids on all sides of the dispute.

For the Wilma's Next Chapter: Four Artistic Directors Instead of One by American Theatre Editors

James Ijames, Yury Urnov, and Morgan Green will join Blanka Zizka in a rotating leadership model, and Leigh Goldenberg has been named managing director.

US film studios to build Reading production hub

Boost for UK entertainment sector with up to 3,000 jobs on university site

Lipstick Lobotomy looks at a Kennedy tragedy by Dmitry Samarov

JFK's eldest sister pays the price for nonconformity in Trap Door's production. Kate Hendrickson directs the Chicago premiere of Krista Knight's Lipstick Lobotom…

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Releases NO RULES FOR DONALD Song Parody

Randy Rainbow has released a new song parody titled NO RULES FOR DONALD.

Kiev reveals the murky depths of a family's guilt. by Kerry Reid

Aguijón's U.S. premiere of Sergio Blanco's Cherry Orchard update is dark and chilly. Anton Chekhov's famous dictum that if a gun is introduced in the first ac…

The Book of Mormon - Hello (Lyric Video) by The Book Of Mormon

'PLAZA SUITE' ADVANCE SALE TOPS $10 MILLION; BOSTON CRITICS SIDELINED by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: A month before previews start on Broadway, the limited run of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite  is approaching full occupancy. The advance sale for the revival with husband-and-wife st…

Naked Boys Singing! Finds Its London Cast by Dan Meyer

The musical revue in the buff begins at King's Head Theatre March 13.

A First Look at Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The world-premiere comedy, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, began February 11 at the Signature Theatre.

Talking 9 to 5 with Marina Prior and Samantha Leigh Dodemaide by Gabi Bergman

Based on the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 tells the story of 3 women fighting against

Ben Folds, Sarah Norris, and Emma Sandall Team Up for Stage Adaptation of Sheila Heti's Motherhood by Olivia Clement

Titled This Wrestling Place, the play will be adapted and directed by Norris, and workshopped with her company New Light Theater Project.

The life-changing magic of enjoying a free ride by Roz Warren, Illustration By Hannah Kaplan

Roz Warren just turned 65, and she's thrilled. Here's one reason why.

'The Allure of Matter' pushes boundaries by S. Nicole Lane

An exhibition in two parts"Part I: Wrightwood 659 It's not every day you see 128 roof tiles displayed on a gallery floor, ash from joss sticks painted on a canva…

"A View from the Bridge" Pits Immigrants vs. Law, at 6th Street, Santa Rosa by Patricia L. Morin

Arthur Miller's Brooklyn Lawyer Foresees Our Tragedy by Patricia L. Morin At 6th Street Playhouse, Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge" embroils us immediately in the struggle between im…

Krysta Rodriguez Will Play Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy's HALSTON Miniseries

As BroadwayWorld previously reported Ryan Murphy has been hard at work on miniseries exploring the life and career of fashion designer, Roy Halston. Now he has revealed not only the cast for…

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Missouri theatre will feature two new works and 'In the Heights.'

Art critic Lori Waxman wants to support your artists visa by Kt Hawbaker

The 60 wrd/min project aims to keep overseas creatives in the U.S. Among the matches burning in the dumpster fire of U.S. immigration is the system of chutes and…

'Where We Stand' Review: Gifts are Given, but at What Cost? by Maya Phillips

Donnetta Lavinia Grays is winningly uninhibited in her fable-like solo show about a community seduced by a mysterious benefactor.

The Brandywine River Museum of Art presents 'Votes for Women: A Visual History' by Olivia J. B. Baxter

An exhibition at the Brandywine River Art Museum celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment with an inclusive look at the faces and artifacts of the movement. Olivia J. B. Baxter review…

It was a dark and stormy night at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, as the talk turned to Trump . . . by Peter Marks

Ann Washburn's "Shipwreck" is the latest play to take on a confounding political era.

How This British Actor Carved out a Multi-Faceted Theatre Career in New York City by Olivia Clement

An alum of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, HanJie Chow balances acting with photography, a behind-the-scenes gig at New York Theatre Workshop, and more.

How This British Acting Student Carved out a Multi-Faceted Theatre Career in New York City by Olivia Clement

An alum of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, HanJie Chow balances acting with photography, a behind-the-scenes gig at New York Theatre Workshop, and more.

VIDEO: Watch 'Fanimations' Of BEETLEJUICE on Broadway

These fanimations, or fan animations, are yet another example of how great Broadway fans can be! Set to the songs of Beetlejuice, no two videos are alike. Check out some of our favorites!

Teddy Wilson: Supported Sitcoms in the '70s by Trav S.D.

Having had frequent occasion to mention Harlem-born actor Teddy Wilson (1943-1991) in the past, we thought we'd give him his own post here today. Wilson's easy going manner and pleasant, war…

Available Today: The Douglas MacLean Collection by Trav S.D.

Today is the release date for Undercrank Productions new DVD The Douglas MacLean Collection. Douglas MacLean was known as "The Man with the MIllion Dollar Smile", and in these newly restored…

What is Stand-Up Comedy? by Trav S.D.

First off, don't answer that. I love to ask rhetorical, open-ended questions and speculate in a Socratic fashion. I despise facile answers by know-it-alls. People who come at it me in that w…

Grosses Analysis: American Utopia Finishes on a High Note, Sets New House Record by Olivia Clement

The David Byrne show, which closed February 16, will return to Broadway in the fall.

Changes Come to Disney's Frozen on Broadway by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Future audiences of the Broadway musical hit Frozen will soon find that the show has undergone some changes since their last visit to the St. James Theatre. Starting February 18, 2020, the r…

How Lillias White's Fib Helped Her Book Barnum, Which Led to Her Tony-Winning Role in The Life by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth tells stories from his travels with Beth Leavel, Andrea McArdle, and White.

Philadelphia's Wilma Theater to Welcome 3 New Co-Artistic Directors by Olivia Clement

James Ijames, Yury Urnov, and Morgan Green will join founding artistic director Blanka Zizka in co-running the theatre.

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with the Young Star of The Hot Wing King, Cecil Blutcher

Newcomer Cecil Blutcher talks about making his off-Broadway debut in Katori Hall's The Hot Wing King, his career as musician, and living his dream at Signature Theatre.

Revenge Song by Steven Morris

The post Revenge Song appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

American Utopia Extends Run & Announces Return to Broadway in 2021 by Michael Appler

David Byrne's American Utopia has extended its box office-breaking run at the Hudson Theatre for a further five days. The production, initially set to the close on February 16, will now end …

Bob Marley Musical, Get Up, Stand Up! to Open in London's West End in 2021 by Diep Tran

Let's get together and feel all right, because a new Bob Marley bio-musical is coming to the West End. The new show, titled Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story, will begin previe…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Kyle Selig of Mean Girls by Broadway.com

Kyle Selig pays a Valentine's Day visit to Broadway.com HQ to chat about Mean Girls and more with Caitlin Moynihan.

Frozen on Broadway to Incorporate New Song for Anna and Elsa by Diep Tran

On February 18, Frozen on Broadway will welcome its new royals, but that's not the only thing new about the musical. Ciara Renée and McKenzie Kurtz will begin performances tonight as Els…

Watch Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein & the Cast of Moulin Rouge! Perform 'Lady Marmalade' by Michael Appler

Danny Burstein, Aaron Tveit and the company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, director Alex Timbers' Broadway adaptation of the beloved Baz Luhrmann film, performed for Good Morning America o…

See Broadway Veteran Len Cariou Celebrate 100 Performances of Harry Townsend's Last Stand by Michael Appler

Harry Townsend's Last Stand, George Eastman's new off-Broadway comedy at New York City Center Stage II, celebrated 100 performances on February 17. Tony winner Len Cariou (and original…

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Are Expecting a Baby Girl by Diep Tran

Patti Murin has left Frozen but she is about to step into something more exciting: motherhood. Murin and her husband, fellow actor Colin Donnell, are expecting their first child in …

Tony Nominee Michael Arden Will Make His Feature Film Directing Debut in The Book of Ruth by Michael Appler

Michael Arden, who was Tony nominated for directing the revivals of Spring Awakening (2016) and Once on This Island (2018), will make his feature film debut directing The Book of…

Tony Yazbeck to Direct Concert Version of The Civil War in 2021 by Diep Tran

Tony Yazbeck may be known as a Tony-nominated actor but he's also foraying into directing. Next year, he will be directing The Civil War for Manhattan Concert Productions. The musical …

Watch Mack & Mabel's Leading Lady Alexandra Socha Take on 'Wherever He Ain't' by Lindsey Sullivan

In Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart's Mack & Mabel showstopper "Wherever He Ain't," leading lady Mabel declares she's got to give her life "some sparkle and fizz." Stage favorate Alex…

The Music Man, The Color Purple, More Are Auditioning in NYC by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with these Equity calls for Broadway productions and shows across the country hosting auditions in the Big Apple.

Krysta Rodriguez to Play Liza Minnelli in Ryan Murphy's New Series Halston by Ruthie Fierberg

Ewan McGregor stars as the title character in the limited series about the legendary fashion designer.

Tony Yazbeck Will Direct Concert Version of Frank Wildhorn's The Civil War in 2021 by Andrew Gans

Michael Benjamin Washington will also be part of the creative team for the one-night-only concert at David Geffen Hall.

Stephanie J. Block and Cady Huffman Join the Rotating Cast of Chris Henry's WOMEN ON FIRE

Royal Family Productions will remount its production of WOMEN ON FIRE: Stories from the Frontlines to accommodate the demand. WOMEN ON FIRE is written, curated, and co-directed by Royal F…

Barra Grant: 'Miss America's Ugly Daughter' No More by Leonard Jacobs

It's one thing to grow up, and grow insecure, as the child of a celebrity. It's another thing to transcend it all with forgiveness. The post Barra Grant: 'Miss America's Ugly Daughter' No M…

Frozen's Patti Murin and Her Husband Colin Donnell Are Expecting a Baby by Ruthie Fierberg

Murin just played her final performance in Disney's Frozen on Broadway February 16.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/18; SIX Sells Out & Byrne Ends with a Bang

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 2/16/20

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/16/2020.

Laiona Michelle To Return To George Street Playhouse For Special Performance

Broadway veteran Laiona Michelle, writer and star of the critically acclaimed LITTLE GIRL BLUE - THE NINA SIMONE MUSICAL"which enjoyed a record-breaking sold-out run in 2019"will return to G…

See Cady Huffman, Quentin Earl Darrington, and More in Rehearsals for 92Y's Jerry Herman: You I Like by Nathan Skethway

The Lyrics & Lyricists presentation will perform February 22"24.

Review: Endgame and Rough for Theatre II, The Old Vic by Olivia Lunn

Review: Endgame and Rough for Theatre II, The Old Vic 4.0stars "And to think that is organic waste! All that splendour!" Director Richard Jones tones down the nihilism of Beckett's Endgame a…

Review: The Political History of Smack and Crack, Live Theatre by Lauren Vevers

Review: The Political History of Smack and Crack, Live Theatre 4.0stars The Political History of Smack and Crack is a fervent exploration of addiction through both a personal and political l…

Reviews: Augmented Chinatown 2.0, CAN Festival by Alexandra Wilbraham

Reviews: Augmented Chinatown 2.0, CAN Festival 3.0stars Nestled between the colourful shopfronts and bars of Soho to its north and the crowds and queues of Theatreland to its south and east,…

Review: Crooks 1926, COLAB Theatre by George Collins

Review: Crooks 1926, COLAB Theatre4.0starsCrooks 1926 is a hugely ambitious project where you are dragged headfirst into a London based gang who will guide you through an evening of carefull…

First Look: Jordan Fisher in Dear Evan Hansen by Broadway Direct

Dear Evan Hansen, the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. A letter that was never …

'Here for It, or, How to Save Your Soul in America' by R. Eric Thomas by Kyle V.  Hiller

R. Eric Thomas, columnist and senior staff writer at ELLE.com, releases 'Here For It,' his debut essay collection, exploring code-switching, his sexuality, and being a person of the Internet…

At The New York Pops Carnegie Call Concert, Divas Rule by Matthew Wexler

Mandy Gonzalez, Carrie Manolakos and Alex Newell brought down the house at The New York Pops' latest Carnegie Hall concert. The post At The New York Pops Carnegie Call Concert, Divas Rule ap…

John Malkovich Will Star in Limited Tour of The Music Critic by Andrew Gans

Aleksey Igudesman's play will launch in the U.S. April 28 at the Kennedy Center.

How 'Cambodian Rock Band' Became One of the Most Produced Plays in the U.S. by Variety

Bending genres, confronting history and rocking out, with playwright Lauren Yee and director Chay Yew.

BWW TV: Broadway Sessions Belts It Out for Black History Month!

A few weeks ago over at Broadway Sessions we were joined by an incredible lineup of artists for our Black History Month Celebration! It was an amazing night full of beautiful moments from ev…

Drawn together by Tony Peregrin

The Hun's homoerotic art"which inspired generations of gay men with its sex-positive themes"finds a new home at Chicago's Leather Archives & Museum. Long bef…

Photo Flash: First Look at Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss in AMERICAN BUFFALO

The first photo of Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss for Broadway's AMERICAN BUFFALO has been released!

Sir John Eliot Gardiner Discusses His Approach to Beethoven's Symphonies by Carnegie Hall Staff

The conductor leads his Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique in an all-Beethoven program at Carnegie Hall beginning February 18.

BWW TV: Relive THE PRINCE OF EGYPT's Journey from Screen to Stage!

Performances are underway for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT- the new musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on…

Arena Stage Announces 10-Show Lineup for 2020-21 by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature five world premieres, including works from Theresa Rebeck, Craig Lucas, Mike Daisey, and more.

Everywhere You Don't Belong puts the focus on South Shore by Janaya Greene

Gabriel Bump's debut novel looks at what it's like to never feel at home. Claude McKay Love recounts his life in two parts that many will be familiar with: befor…

Full casting announced for London premiere of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

The full cast set to join the previously confirmed Janie Dee (The Boy Friend, Follies) has been announced for the upcoming premiere of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. The…

The Subtext: Korde Arrington Tuttle's Sporting Chance by American Theatre Editors

The playwright of 'graveyard shift' talks about football, spoken-word poetry, and finding a home in the theatre.

Photo Flash: See Constantine Maroulis, Lesli Margherita, Kate Rockwell and More at BROADWAY SINGS QUEEN

Last night, fifteen Broadway stars were featured in Broadway Sings Queen, the latest concert in the Broadway Sings concert series at Sony hall. The tribute concerts take the music of well-kn…

A Look at Cornelius Jones Jr. in 3-D Theatricals' Kinky Boots by Nathan Skethway

Performances continue through March 1 in Cerritos, California.

'Mother Road' is often a slog despite burnished production at Arena Stage by Celia Wren

The play, like its namesake route, is ambitious, unwieldy, conspicuously significant and uncomfortably long.

Constellation's '39 Steps' is a comic thriller without thrills by Celia Wren

Gags are the soul of the production, but pulling off this kind of funny business is tricky.

American Buffalo to Offer Historically Priced Tickets by Dan Meyer

Customers can buy seats to the upcoming Broadway revival at the going rates from the 1977, 1983, and 2015 productions.

Check Out Noah Galvin, Eden Espinosa, and More in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Concert by Nathan Skethway

Michael Arden directed the evening, also starring Alex Newell and Jessica Vosk, at David Geffen Hall February 17.

First Look: London ENO production of Carmen at The Coliseum

The 2019/20 ENO season is beginning to heat up with the release of first-look production photos of Georges Bizet's Carmen alongside a breathtaking video of Lithuanian operatic mezzo-sopra…

Limited Number of Specially Priced Tickets to AMERICAN BUFFALO Will Be Made Available

To celebrate the upcoming revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, directed by Neil Pepe, a limited number of specially priced tickets will be made available on Thursday, February 20 at th…

New Cast First Look - FROZEN on Broadway by Disney On Broadway

Get your first look at new cast members McKenzie Kurtz (Anna), Ciara Renée (Elsa), and Ryan McCartan (Hans) joining current stars Ryann Redmond (Olaf) and Noah J. Ricketts (Kristoff). Get …

Event Calendar Revealed for 74th Annual Tony Awards!

The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards have announced the calendar for the 2019-2020 season. The Tony Awards, which honors theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, h…

What do you do when the love of your life fails you? Vivek Shraya turned it into a solo show by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

'How to Fail as a Popstar' is about how the author, visual artist, filmmaker and trans activist failed at what she wanted more than anything: to make it as a pop musician. But she'll always …

Sequins, spoofs and salaciousness: meet drag king and queen improv duo Dragprov by Ella Braidwood

From Eaton Messe's cutting jokes to Christian Adore's excellent singing, Dragprov are bringing glamour to improvised comedy In a small room at London's Vault festival, drag king Christian Ad…

Review: Crowns at Creative Cauldron by Debbie Minter Jackson

Ladies"dig out your hat boxes, Crowns is back in town!  The production at Creative Cauldron is captivating and beautifully relays the meaning, messages, stories and significance of church…

Review: Anne Washburn's Shipwreck at Woolly Mammoth by Lorraine Treanor

Shipwreck: A History Play About 2017 is a gas giant of a play, Jovian in proportion, profoundly ambitious, wonderfully weird, beautifully written, Dostoyevskian in scope. It is three hours t…

First-Ever Permanent August Wilson Exhibit to Open Fall 2020 by Ruthie Fierberg

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Wilson's birth, the exhibition will highlight the people and places that inspired the Pulitzer Prize"winning playwright.

'Feels like no other venue enriches its audiences so much': THE REALISTIC JONESES " Bath ★★★★ by Kris Hallett

There is a sadness behind the sitcom-like deadpan of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses that keeps its audience gripped while still holding it one step removed.

Casting Announced for Los Angeles Engagement of Hamilton by Broadway Direct

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles has announced casting for their engagement of the Hamilton North American tour, which will begin performances on March 12 with tickets currently…

First Look: Luisa Miller ENO production at London's Coliseum

First-look photos have been released for the fresh ENO staging of Luisa Miller " the riveting and highly refined opera by one of the greatest operatic composers of all time: Giusepp…

Martin McDonagh Re-Teams with Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson for New Film

Martin McDonagh will re-team with his In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson on a new film titled Banshees Of Inisheer, according to Deadline.

For the Love of a Glove by Lara Altunian

The post For the Love of a Glove appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Look Back in Anger by Mark Dundas Wood

This current New York City revival, directed by Aimée Fortier, shifts the focus largely away from Jimmy and onto Alison (Elizabeth Scopel). Critics have described this character as passive,…

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 18 February by Kitty Underwood

Looks like it's Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel singing Never Ever Getting Rid Of Me tonight as Waitress announce that the pair will be extending their run as Jenna and Dr Pomatter for two mo…

Inside the Valentine's Day Performance of Josh Groban's Great Big Radio City Show by Andrew Gans

The series will continue with dates in April, June, and September.

Hamlet The Rock Musical by Lara Altunian

The post Hamlet The Rock Musical appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Actor Sabrina Aloueche: 'My first two jobs were Les Misérables and We Will Rock You' by John Byrne

My first professional job as a child was playing Little Cosette in Les Misérables at the Palace Theatre and as an adult

Drama lecturer Nicholas Holden " 'Be kind to yourself and others' by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? I went to drama school and then worked as an actor in theatre and film for

The Times Are Racing has urgency, but lacks vision by Irene Hsiao

Electric performances heat up a Joffrey program that could use more coherence. Antarctica has hit a record high temperature. Sixty thousand known cases of the ne…

Human Interest Story by Lara Altunian

The post Human Interest Story appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Watch Now: Jordan Fisher and Gabrielle Carrubba Sing "If I Could Tell Her" by Broadway Direct

Last month, Jordan Fisher stepped into the role of Evan Hansen. Today, he and Gabrielle Carrubba step offstage in a new video for this never-before-filmed duet of "If I Could Tell Her." The …

Mélomanie presents 'Music & Art of Iran' by Gail Obenreder

The Mélomanie ensemble makes a chamber-music visit to Persia. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Jazz Comedy Experiment with Jason Moran | Apr. 16 - 18, 2020 by The Kennedy Center

Karen Olivo, André De Shields, Andréa Burns and More Join Broadway Inspirational Voices Gala Concert & Live Auction

Michael McElroy and Broadway Inspirational Voices have announced additional star talent added to the 'Silver Anniversary Gala Concert & Live Auction', honoring Disney Theatrical Producti…

Watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star Erika Jayne Perform "Roxie" from Chicago on Wendy Williams

Check out Chicago headliner Erika Jayne performing "Roxie" live.

"Save a Dance" from Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

"Through the Night" from Bliss at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Check Out Production Photos for Oskar Eustis-Directed Camp David at Alley Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

The Public Theater artistic director brings the play to the Texas company with a roster of Broadway talent.

Review: Overheard, Wun's Tea Room by Nick Ferris

Review: Overheard, Wun's Tea Room2.0StarsIt is not the usual state of affairs that, upon a trip to the theatre, you find yourself tucking into succulent chilli pork dumplings and crispy garl…

Read Reviews for Drew Droege's Happy Birthday Doug Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

See what critics think of Droege's latest solo show, now extended through March 29.

The Green Room: Why is there so little diversity in film awards? by Jon Dryden Taylor

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

First Look Photos: Pass Over at the Kiln Theatre in London

Production photos of Paapa Essiedu in Pass Over have been released. The London Kiln Theatre production of Antoinette Nwandu's chilling play is directed by the venue's Artistic Director…

True Crime Obsessed Will Be the First Live Podcast on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The series from Gillian Pensavalle and Patrick Hinds will feature special guests Justin Guarini, Lesli Margherita, and Ellyn Marie Marsh.

Taylor Iman Jones Joins Emojiland Off-Broadway February 18 by Olivia Clement

The Head Over Heels and Groundhog Day star, also cast in the upcoming premiere of The Devil Wears Prada musical, will temporarily step in for Lesli Margherita.

Tony Awards sets dates for 2020 events by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards has announced the timeline of official events leading up to the ceremony on June 7. After nominations are announced on April 28, the Tony Awards will host a "Meet the Nominee…

Matt Bomer and Ruth Wilson Will Star in The Book of Ruth Film, Directed by Michael Arden by Andrew Gans

The film chronicles the true story of a devout Christian who became a champion of and caregiver to AIDS patients in the 1980s.

School of Rock, Cynthia Erivo to Play Hollywood Bowl in Summer 2020 by Dan Meyer

The musical will play the Los Angeles amphitheatre in July, while the two-time Oscar nominee is scheduled for August.

That Whole Being Artistic Thing: Beetlejuice Will Feature Fan Art on Upcoming Playbill Cover by Playbill Staff

Enter for the chance to see your art on the show's May cover!

David Byrne's American Utopia to Return to Broadway by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

Having just concluded an acclaimed Broadway run, David Byrne's American Utopia was a uniquely-sublime entertainment that enjoyed a four-month, 161 performance run on the Great White Way. …

Lynn Cohen, Veteran of Stage and Screen, Dies at 86 by Andrew Gans

The Richard Seff Award winner was well-known for her work as Magda in the Sex and the City series.

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Are Expecting Their First Child

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell are expecting their first child, a daughter, in late July!

Music of Nina Simone Coming to George Street Playhouse

"An Evening with Laiona Michelle: Celebrating the Music of Nina Simone and Classic Broadway" at George Street's home in the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center will celebrate the music of S…

DIY Hip-Hop Theatre by Anita Martin

Write a hip-hop musical theatre number in four easy steps The post DIY Hip-Hop Theatre appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

The Tony Awards 2020 Calendar. Utopia Returning to Broadway. A Director Assesses The Candidates. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

The calendar for the 74th annual Tony Awards,: Thursday, April 23rd: Official cut-off for 2019-2020 Tony Eligibility Tuesday, April 28th: Nominations announced April 30th: Meet the nomine…

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from MCP's Star-Studded JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!

Just last night, Manhattan Concert Productions presented a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Michael Arden (S…

Do actor-musos name their instruments? Watch Terri's post-show Q&A with the cast of Once

I first fell in love with Once after seeing the original 2007 independent Irish film. Then again when I the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation had its West End premiere in 2013. And now a…

Cynthia Erivo, SCHOOL OF ROCK and More to Be a Part of HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2020 SUMMER SERIES

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 99th summer season at the Hollywood Bowl, showcasing a roster of world-class artists ranging from classical and pops to jazz, rock, and worl…

Arena Stage Unveils World Premieres From Craig Lucas and Theresa Rebeck, a Lynn Nottage Revival, and More by Olivia Clement

Check out the complete 2020"2021 season, which kicks off with the previously announced American Prophet musical.

Tony Awards Reveal 2020 Calendar of Events by Andrew Gans

The 74th annual ceremony will take place June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre postpones season finale, bestows grants on local writers by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

While the Downtown company's Liberty Avenue home base is being remodeled, the plan is for a fall return.

The Men of A Soldier's Play Talk About Director Kenny Leon, Shirtless Scenes, and Military Heroes by Dan Meyer

Blair Underwood, David Alan Grier, and Jerry O'Connell stopped by The View to discuss their current play.

Tony Winner Gabriel Ebert, Ian Bedford, Steven Rattazzi, and Graham Rowat Complete Cast of Benefit Performance of Arsenic & Old Lace by Olivia Clement

Keen Company will bring back Joseph Kesselring's comedy, which opened on Broadway in 1941, for one night only.

Theatre Is Good at World-Building, How About World-Saving? by American Theatre Editors

Working for a more sustainable, integral life onstage and off may be its own reward.

2020 Tony Awards Season Announces Calendar Of Official Tony Events

The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards have announced the calendar for the 2019-2020 season. The Tony Awards, which honors theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, h…

Cast announced for Naked Boys Singing at King's Head Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Naked Boys Singing playing at the King's Head Theatre from 13 March 2020. This post Cast announced for Naked Boys Singing at King's Head Theatr…

A Climate of Change by American Theatre Editors

Theatremakers may be uniquely qualified to lead the way to a regenerative culture of climate justice.

Digging for New Roots by American Theatre Editors

After millennia of conquest and destruction, we desperately need new myths of beauty and symbiosis.

Into the Woods by American Theatre Editors

A unique New Orleans residency puts artists close to both the power and the danger of nature.

Green Theatre: A Reference Guide by American Theatre Editors

Want to adopt more environmentally friendly theatre practices? There's a lot of work to do, but luckily there are plenty of resources to help.

Christian Jost's Egmont has its world premiere in Vienna " the music is pure luxury, but what's it all about?

The composer brings bittersweet melodies and deft orchestral writing to his new opera

Playbill Bio Includes Date When Actor Will Die by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. ORLANDO - This weekend saw the premiere of the Orlando Repertory Theater's production of Bye Bye Birdie, but among the fanfare and rave reviews came an odd detai…

Playbill Bio Includes Date When Actor Will Die by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. ORLANDO - This weekend saw the premiere of the Orlando Repertory Theater's production of Bye Bye Birdie, but among the fanfare a...

Have Plays, Must Travel by American Theatre Editors

Finding ways to off-set the impact of international touring was a hot topic at recent TYA gatherings.

'Family saga or spooky horror?': THE CROFT " Touring ★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Writer Ali Milles' debut play The Croft starring Gwen Taylor gives a promise of some great work yet come.

Read Reviews for Upstart Crow in London, Starring David Mitchell by Dan Meyer

The stage adaptation of the popular BBC series opened February 17.

Review: Far Away, Donmar Warehouse by Nick Ferris

Review: Far Away, Donmar Warehouse4.0StarsFar Away is a dystopia of incomprehensible proportions. It holds a mirror up to a host of current political and social issues, and at the same time …

Arena Stage announces 2020-21 season by News Desk

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have announced the theater's ten-show 2020/21 Season. This season, more than half of the playwrights and director…

Kendrick Scott Oracle " an absorbing show from the drummer and his band at Ronnie Scott's

The struggle between optimism and doubt was a recurring theme at this London gig

A Hometown Exhibition Will Showcase August Wilson's Process by Peter Libbey

The show will open in the late fall at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

The Commons by Joel Benjamin

Could there be five more self-involved, selfish, self-deceptive characters than those who populate Lily Akerman's "The Commons" at the 59E59 Theaters?  No, these five roommates aren't evi…

Agnes Obel: Myopia " pensive and sorrowful

Sleepless nights and graveyard scenes haunt the Danish singer-songwriter's new album

Stafford Arima Will Direct ALLEGIANCE in Japan Next Year

BroadwayWorld has learned original Broadway director Stafford Arima will direct a production of ALLEGIANCE, the musical which starred Lea Salonga and George Takei on Broadway when the produc…

Behind the scenes of Be More Chill by Official London Theatre

How A Theatre Powered The Downtown Revival Of Illinois's Second-Largest City by Artsjournal1

That city is Aurora, an outer-ring suburb of Chicago with about 200,000 people, and the theatre is the twice-restored, 1,885-seat Paramount. in fact, writes Chris Jones, "with the exception …

Read Reviews for Dracula and Frankenstein at Classic Stage Company by Playbill Staff

The Gothic repertory cycle, which opened February 17, continues through March 8.

Manhattan Concert Productions Will Present THE CIVIL WAR, Directed by Tony Yazbeck, in February 2021

Manhattan Concert Productions has announced their next show will be The Civil War. The show will be directed by Tony Yazbeck, and will be presented on February 14, 2021 at David Geffen Hall …

Casting Set for 10th Anniversary Revival of Clybourne Park in London by Dan Meyer

Bruce Norris' play begins March 25 at Park Theatre.

Despite killer performances, 'Shipwreck's' political message falters by Beatrice Loayza

Shipwreck: A History Play About 2017, the new play by Anne Washburn in its US premiere at Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, summons the dread and dysphoria of primarily white liberals followin…

Photo Coverage: Go Inside MCP's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Concert!

Just last night, Manhattan Concert Productions presented a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center. Michael Arden (S…

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at FROZEN's New Cast Members; Plus Learn About the Changes Coming to Broadway

As it approaches its second anniversary on Broadway, Frozen will welcome a trio of new stars joining the company tonight, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. McKenzie Kurtz makes her Broadway debut …

Permanent exhibition on namesake comes to August Wilson Center by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Watch the Cast of Moulin Rouge! Do a Can-Can Medley by Dan Meyer

Stars Aaron Tveit, Danny Burstein, and more performed from the musical on Good Morning America.

Macbeth review at Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch " 'an atmospheric but unsubtle production' by Dave Fargnoli

Portentous images loom out of the darkness in the opening moments of Douglas Rintoul's moody, muddled Macbeth. A child flies a kite.

First Look: The Upstart Crow play production photos released

First-look photos of The Upstart Crow play have been released after the cast and crew celebrated the show's official opening night at London's Gielgud Theatre last night (17 February 2020…

Bob Marley Bio-Musical to Debut in London's West End by Dan Meyer

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story will feature songs like "No Woman, No Cry," "3 Little Birds," and others.

Ali Ewoldt, Ann Harada, Josh Dela Cruz, More Will Star in National Asian Artists Project's Cinderella"In Concert by Andrew Gans

Alan Muraoka will direct the March 2 performance.

VIDEO: The Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! Performs a Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The cast of the critically acclaimed hit new Broadway show Moulin Rouge! The Musical perform an exclusive production number live from the stage of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Tuesday …

NEWS: Arinzé Kene will star in new West End musical Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story by Press Releases

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story, a new musical featuring Bob Marley's iconic hits played live on stage, will begin previews at the newly refurbished Lyric Theatre on 6 February 2021 s…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel Extend Run in London Cast of Waitress by Andrew Gans

The actors are currently reprising their performances as Jenna and Dr. Pomatter in the hit musical at the Adelphi Theatre.

Riverside Tackles Neil Simon's Multi-Faceted Lost In Yonkers by Bill Hirschman

Something unexpected is on Riverside Theatre's mainstage: A straight play. That's right, no big box office-guaranteed lavish, toe-tapping musical Instead, patrons are getting well-developed…

'People can expect some killer writing': Anthony Cozens tells more about Graceland at the Old Red Lion Theatre by Kirsty Herrington

Actor Anthony Cozens is appearing in the dark comic play by the critically acclaimed writer Max Saunders-Singer which comes to the Old Red Lion Theatre next month in a triple bill alongside …

02: Frozen by Musicalsplaining

Very special guest and self-proclaimed "Frozenhead" Jenny Nicholson joins Lindsay and Kaveh to discuss the incredibly mediocre stage version of Disney's "Frozen." Kaveh does not know how to …

Reviews: PICT's dreamy 'Midsummer'; CLO's 'Book of Merman'; and 'The Last Word' by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Three theatrical works to get to know, from the Pittsburgh Cultural District to Oakland.

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel extend West End Waitress run

If you've been fortunate enough to witness the spectacle that is Waitress composer Sara Bareilles along with Gavin Creel in the lead roles of Jenna Hunterson and Dr Pomatter, respectively…

Standing @ Zero: Jagged Little Pill's Kei Tsuruharatani by JK

The ensemble of Jagged Little Pill plays an enormous part in nearly every aspect of the story and staging. As a group, they are extraordinary, but they are just as wondrous individually. …

Thrones! The Musical Parody " Melbourne by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has ONE double pass to giveaway for Thrones! The Musical Parody at the Alex Theatre St Kilda Melbourne on

The Cellist " Marcelino Sambé rescues this Jacqueline du Pré ballet

Sambé is mercurial as du Pré's cello in this portrait of the great musician's life at the Royal Opera House

Shirley Valentine review at Library Theatre, Bolton " 'an engagingly intimate staging' by Natalie Douglas

With the permission of playwright Willy Russell, Mina Anwar has tweaked the script of his 1986 play Shirley Valentine to re-set the

A new 'Frozen' comes to Broadway by Caitlin Huston

On Tuesday night, a new version of "Frozen" will be playing Broadway.  In a step rare for the industry, Disney Theatrical Productions has opted to make changes to the musical, which has b…

The 4th Country review at the Vaults, London " 'finely wrought new play about Northern Ireland' by Ruth Comerford

Bloody Sunday prosecution, abortion legalisation, family loyalty and annoying strangers at bus stops " Kate Reid's play translates Northern Ireland's complex politics

Ballet Philippines Appoints Foreign Artistic Director; People Flip Out by Artsjournal1

As the company's founding artistic director, Alice Reyes, retires after 50 years, its board of directors selected as her successor Mikhail Martynyuk, a star of the Kremlin Ballet in Moscow. …

The Cellist review " a joyfully giddy tribute to Jacqueline du Pré by Lyndsey Winship

Royal Opera House, LondonCathy Marston's first main stage commission for the Royal Ballet translates Du Pré's lyrical presence on the podium into dance, capturing her deep love affair with …

How can you help if your child wants to perform? by John Byrne

The theatre industry can be a tough one to crack, particularly for those starting out. John Byrne speaks to the parents of

Ep. 57: Talking Arts Education, Alien, and More with Ian Finley by Lauren Van Hemert

https://indyweek.secondstreetapp.com/2020-Best-of-the-Triangle-Nominations/gallery/217735061 (Click here to nominate the RDU on Stage podcast for Indy Week's Best of the Triangle Podcast.) A…

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: 10x10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage by Mark G. Auerbach

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Barrington Stage's New Play Festival. 10 plays, each 10 minutes long, with two directors, six actors, and a mix of comedy and drama. It all adds up to a gre…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

"Hamilton" Announces LA Cast, "Moulin rouge!" and "West Side Story" Get CBS Treatment, Bob Marley Musical Heading to London Patreon: BroadwayRadio https://www.patreon.com/broadwayradio 1) Ca…

Review: Wuthering Heights, Royal Exchange Theatre by Emily Bancroft

Review: Wuthering Heights, Royal Exchange Theatre4.0Overall ScoreReader Rating 0 VotesMost literary buffs, or indeed anyone who has studied English to a higher degree than reading The Secret…

Amanda Boxer to star in Mum at Playground Theatre London by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Amanda Boxer will star in the world premiere of Mum, a new play about love, loss and dementia by actress and comedian Juliet Cowan, directed by Yasmeen Arden, opening at the …

Cast announced Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Charing Cross Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting announced for London premiere of the Tony award-winning Best Play comedy 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' by Christopher Durang. This post Cast announced Vanya a…

NEWS: Soho Rising winner brings Ryan Lane Will Be There Now In A Minute to Vault Festival by Featured Content

Following a sold-out performance at Soho Theatre in 2019, Ryan Lane brings the acclaimed character comedy of Ryan Lane Will Be There Now In A Minute to Vault Festival later this month. Book …

Breach Theatre show goes to New York as part of Brits Off Broadway festival by Ruth Comerford

Breach Theatre's It's True It's True It's True " which won atThe Stage Edinburgh Awards in 2018 " will be performed in

Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel extend Waitress run for two weeks by Georgia Snow

Sarah Bareilles and Gavin Creel have extended their stint in the West End production of Waitress by two weeks. The stars will

From rep to reps: can a 'Shakespeare gym' solve the crisis in verse-speaking? by Michael Billington

The Royal Shakespeare Company has vowed to drill the Bard's rhythms into its actors " but our alienation from his language runs deeper 'Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to y…

'Struck by how completely modern this play is': TRYST " Chiswick Playhouse ★★★★ by Amy Toledano

Tryst by Karoline Leach is the final piece to be performed in the inaugural festival from the Chiswick Playhouse productions at the Tabard Theatre, returning from a sell-out run in 2017.

Full cast announced for Clybourne Park at the Park Theatre

Full casting for the tenth-anniversary production of Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park has been announced. The play " which is noted for winning both an Olivier and Pulitzer AwardÂ�…

The Cellist review at Royal Opera House, London " 'a richly inventive new ballet about Jacqueline du Pré' by Anna Winter

It's a brave choice to make a ballet about Jacqueline du Pré. Cathy Marston's first work for the Covent Garden main stage

Northampton given £20k from ACE to transform cultural offering by Ruth Comerford

Northampton's theatre and arts offering is set to be boosted by the creation of a cultural board, which is being set up

"No matter what happens tomorrow" by Terry Teachout

This is the third February in a row that Mrs. T and I have spent not in Florida, where we used to go every winter to see shows and travel around the state, but up north. Mrs. T's doctors ord…

Lookback: on returning home after a lengthy absence by Terry Teachout

From 2017: It's as "normal" for the two of us to stroll up and down the beaches of Sanibel island in January as it is for us to turn up the heat in Connecticut, nestle on the couch, and watc…

Roundabout Underground: Step inside New York's 62-seat studio that fosters global writing stars by Nicole Serratore

Best known for its revivals of musicals and the classics, the not-for-profit Roundabout Theatre Company branched out into new work more than

50th anniversary 'Jesus Christ Superstar' tour rides into The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The national tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar," marking the show's %0th anniversary, is at The Bushnell Feb. 25 through March 1.

Almanac: Kathy Reichs on regional perceptions of cold weather by Terry Teachout

"Though Anne was born in Alabama and schooled in Mississippi, she had traveled North, and, like many Southerners, gained a theoretical understanding of the concept of cold. But the mind is a…

Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's Coal Country Begins at The Public Theater by Olivia Clement

Detailing the Upper Big Branch mine explosion, and featuring music by Steve Earle, the new play with music premieres Off-Broadway.

Off-Broadway Premiere of Blues for an Alabama Sky Opens at Theatre Row by Olivia Clement

Keen Company brings Pearl Cleage's play to the New York stage for the first time since its premiere 25 years ago.

Let the Sun Shine On! Frozen Welcomes Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan by Andy Lefkowitz

Three new stars enter the Tony-nominated musical Frozen on February 18. Ciara Renée takes over as Elsa, with McKenzie Kurtz as Anna and Ryan McCartan as Hans. They replace Caissie Levy, …

Cast announced for 10th Anniversary of Clybourne Park at Park Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for the 10th anniversary of Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris to be presented at the Park Theatre from 25 March 2020. This post Cast announced for 10t…

Costume designer Catherine Kodicek: 'Always take snacks' " top tips for freelances by Catherine Kodicek

I knew it would be a big step to become a freelance costume designer after 13 years of working in the safety

'Excellent precision delivery': FAR AWAY " Donmar Warehouse by Carole Woddis

Churchill's vision two decades ago in Far Away now seems even more prescient and accurate of planet Earth's downhill spiral: endless wars and realignments, climate change, imminent environme…

Mid-century modern design spotlighted in local PBS documentary by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The show, "Mid-Century Modern in St. Louis," airs at 8 p.m. March 5 on KETC (Channel 9). Local architect Ralph Fournier is featured.

REVIEW: Alone In Berlin, Royal and Derngate Northampton ★★★ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews the new adaptation of Hans Fallada's Alone in Berlin at Northampton's Royal and Derngate and then at York Theatre Royal and Oxford Playhouse in March This …

FIRST LOOK: Discover Ayenai's VAULT Festival dance show Living Here? with production images by Featured Content

Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase 'sofa surfing', check out these production images of Ayenai's dance piece Living Here? which runs at the VAULT Festival next month. Book your tickets…

Obituary: Elizabeth Sellars " West End leading lady and Hollywood star by Michael Quinn

After training at RADA and making her stage debut in 1940 in her native Glasgow's Alhambra Theatre, later becoming a member of

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of A Deed Without a Name, Polish writer Witkiewicz's most political play by Featured Content

A Deed Without A Name, the most political play by interwar Polish playwright StanisÅ‚aw Ignacy Witkiewicz, gets a rare outing at London's Theatro Technis this week. How have the internati…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Frankenstein" - 2/17/20 by David Hurst

... this Frankenstein is a tedious and uninvolving slog. Directed with lackluster inspiration by Timothy Douglas and running 80 minutes without an intermission, Shelley's story about man's i…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Dracula" - 2/17/20 by David Hurst

This is a slip-shod, bargain-basement production devoid of any serious stagecraft that squanders its cast's talent and its audience's time.

Peter Pan"Inspired Fly Soars Over San Diego February 18 by Dan Meyer

Lincoln Clauss, Storm Lever, and Isabelle McCalla star in the new musical at La Jolla Playhouse.

Andrew Miller: Disabled representation in the arts should be a funding priority by Andrew Miller

However you wish to analyse the latest diversity statistics released by Arts Council England, one inescapable conclusion is that disabled people are

Woke Supremacy by Donny Repsher

By Donny Repsher. Donny Repsher talks about a new permutation of American racism he calls "woke supremacy," race and the institution, white fragility, and more.

The Skivvies - America the Beautiful/Hot Up Herre by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley of America the Beautiful (Bates/Ward), R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (John Mellencamp), Born in the U.S.A. (Bruce Springsteen), Hot in…

The Skivvies and Lesli Margherita - Alcomedley by Lauren Molina

Lesli Margherita, as Betty Ford, joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley all about partaking in moderation. Songs include: Tubthumping (Chumbawamba), Blame …

On the Couch with Lucy Durack by Arts Review

Who is Lucy Durack? Mum, Wife, Actor, Singer. What would you do differently from what you do now? I'm not sure if I understand the question correctly but I could always meditate more. It is …

The Skivvies - Stars and Strips by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley all about the United States of America. Band: Eli Zoller, Debbie Tjong, Josh Roberts A Very Skivvies Presidents' Day, The Gre…

The Skivvies and Gina Milo - Stitches Medley by Lauren Molina

Gina Milo, as Betsy Ross, joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley about the high demand for her creation. Songs include: Grand Old Flag (George M. Cohan), 9 …

The Skivvies and Travis Kent - Revolutionary Medley by Lauren Molina

Travis Kent, as "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of The Revolutionary Costume for Today (Grey Gardens), Revolution (The Be…

The Skivvies and Ben Bogen - Money Medley by Lauren Molina

Ben Bogen, as Rutherford B. Hayes, joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to sing a medley about one of his signature accomplishments as president. Songs include: It's All Abou…

The Skivvies - Bougie Jewish Service (Text Message Song) by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) improvise a song based on an audience member's text messages. Band: Eli Zoller, Debbie Tjong, Josh Roberts A Very Skivvies Presidents' Day, Th…

Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling by Arts Review

The gothic developed as a European architectural phenomenon in 12th-century France, where awe-inspiring cathedrals reflected a world drenched in religious piety and superstition. Its venerat…

"Lady Day" at Ebony Rep by Pauline Adamek

Clutching a cocktail as she emerges onto the dimly lit nightclub stage, resplendent in a white satin gown with long white gloves, Karole Foreman channels tragic Blues legend Billie Holliday …

The Skivvies and Kuhoo Verma - Bad Medley by Lauren Molina

Kuhoo Verma joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley about all things bad. Songs include: Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), Bad Girls (M.I.A.), Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)…

The Skivvies - You Can Call Me Al(exander Hamilton) by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Alexander Hamilton (Hamilton) and You Can Call Me Al (Paul Simon). Band: Eli Zoller, Debbie Tjong, Josh Roberts A Very Ski…

The Skivvies and Florrie Bagel - My Dear Country/Dear Mr. President/Scream by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies and Timothy Hughes - Freedom Medley by Lauren Molina

Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, & Darren Criss in a Sizzling American Buffalo by Kathy Henderson For Broadway Direct

One night in the early 1970s, David Mamet sat in on a poker game played by crooks " and emerged with the idea for a play. Little did he know that American Buffalo would become a modern class…

The Skivvies and Logan Hart - Kids in America/We're Not Gonna Take It by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies and Nathan Lee Graham - Home Medley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies - Don't Worry, Be Happy/What's Up? by Lauren Molina

Frankenstein by David Kaufman

If it sounds challenging to do a two-performer version of "Frankenstein," it proves just that in the current production at the CSC, being performed in repertory with a new stage version of "…

Black Ties by Arts Review

Following sold out seasons at Sydney Festival and Perth Festival, the highly acclaimed Black Ties will make its Victorian premiere at Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the 2020 Asia TOPA Fest…

Henry Moore and Bill Brandt at the Hepworth Wakefield: war and peace, darkness and light

An illuminating show puts the works of the sculptor and the photographer together in a gallery for the first time

5 Shows That Spotlight Great Women in History - Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly and Molly Brown are just a handful of the sheroes being celebrated on New Y

Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly and Molly Brown are just a handful of the sheroes being celebrated on New York stages---When I was asked to write a book about the history of feminist theatre, my …

Congratulations to Robert Mark Burke of 10 Hairy Legs For Receiving 2020 Choreography Fellowship by The Dance Enthusiast

"For my new dance for 10 Hairy Legs, I am exploring the music of Louis Prima to create a tour de force quintet," said Burke.

IMPRESSIONS: Melinda Ring's "Strange Engagements" at Danspace Project by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Melinda Ring's "Strange Engagements" at Danspace Project, "The dancers' tasks subvert the personal; they make indulgence irrelevant. The piece is a Rube Goldberg machine o…

The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: New York City Center's Studio 5: Approaches to Mastering Choreography by The Dance Enthusiast

In The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets: New York City Center's Studio 5: Approaches to Mastering Choreography, "This insight into the rehearsal process offered a rare glimpse of a dance…

Ciara Renée and McKenzie Kurtz Are Frozen's New Elsa and Anna on Broadway Starting February 18 by Andrew Gans

Ryan McCartan also joins the cast of the hit Disney musical at the St. James Theatre.

U.S. Premiere of Alice Birch's Anatomy of a Suicide Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, opens at Atlantic Theater February 18.

Be More Chill Opens in London February 18 by Dan Meyer

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical makes its U.K. debut at The Other Palace.