Boost for creativity as Australia Council delivers $5.2 million in grants by Arts Review

The Australia Council for the Arts has provided grants to 166 individual artists, groups and small to medium arts organisations to provide a boost to creativity at a critical time. “Creati…

Broadway's Nick Cordero Emerges From Coma During Battle With COVID-19 by Colin Dwyer

The performer had been in a medically induced coma for weeks, and doctors also had to amputate his right leg. Still, this week his wife said she received "just the best news you could hear."

Anchuli Felicia King is the 2019 Sydney Theatre Company Patrick White Playwrights Fellow by Peter J Snee

Sydney Theatre Company has announced that Anchuli Felicia King is the 2019 STC Patrick White Playwrights Fellow. It was also announced

BWW TV: Amanda Kloots Talks Nick Cordero's Recovery on EXTRA

Amanda Kloots is overjoyed to report her husband Nick Cordero is awake! The Broadway star had been in a medically induced coma due to complications from COVID-19.

A new audio-led theatre experience for families to enjoy at home commissioned by arts organisations across Australia: Mountain Goat Mountain by Peter J Snee

Families across Australia have the opportunity to participate in an adventurous new audio-led theatre experience, Mountain Goat Mountain, developed during

Victorian Government providing additional $32 million to creative agencies and initiatives by Gabi Bergman

The Victorian Government is backing Victorian sport, tourism and creative industries, with $150 million to save jobs and ensure our

Exhibit Review: SOCIALLY DISTANT THEATER: THE SOLO SHOW AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD (The Al Hirschfeld Foundation) by Tony Frankel

HAND SOLO How many of us theater addicts have gone to a solo show only to find some woman squealing about her private parts (or man for that matter), and you think “Never Again.” Then yo…

Couch Concert - Renée Fleming VOICES Digital Artist Showcase by The Kennedy Center

Midnight Your Time, Donmar Warehouse online review – intimate and quietly moving by Aleks.sierz

Revival of 2011 HighTide hit reconceived for streaming stars Diana Quick During lockdown, some of the best online theatre has been shows that are specially created for this digital format. M…

“Snowflakes, or Rare White People” Evokes Self-Conscious Laughter—Streaming CAL by Kelsey A. Reder

Millennial Notes / Reflections Dustin Chinn Forecasts the Future of ‘Caucasity’ by Kelsey A. Reder Set in Nueva, New York in the late 23rd century, Dustin Chinn’s Radio Play, featuring…

Eileen Minnick by Mmurray

Director of Operations  Eileen Minnick is the Director of Operations at Situation – a digital agency that helps brands build […] The post Eileen Minnick appeared first on Situation.

Arlene Ulibas by Mmurray

Director of Search & Analytics  Arlene is the Director of Search & Analytics at Situation – a digital agency known […] The post Arlene Ulibas appeared first on Situation.

Jeremy Strom by Mmurray

Associate Director of Development Jeremy is the Associate Director of Development at Situation – a digital agency that helps brands […] The post Jeremy Strom appeared first on Situation.

Jackie Lau by Mmurray

Executive Director of Project Management Jackie Lau is the Executive Director of Project Management at Situation – a digital agency […] The post Jackie Lau appeared first on Situation.

Mara Winkler by Mmurray

Director of Paid Media For nearly 10 years, Mara has been a key member of the constantly evolving media team […] The post Mara Winkler appeared first on Situation.

Jordan Person by Mmurray

Vice President, Business Development & Communications Jordan leads the Business Development & Communications department at Situation – a digital agency […] The post Jordan Person…

What books does a digital agency read? by Sit-Admin

Did you know that, according to Google, there were more than 129,864,880 books in existence as of 2010? With over […] The post What books does a digital agency read? appeared first on Situ…

Randi Fields by Mmurray

Director of Production Randi oversees the Project Management department at Situation – a digital agency that helps brands build passionate […] The post Randi Fields appeared first on Sit…

Situation Launches New Event Production Division by Sit-Admin

Situation launches a new division of the agency that will focus on live event production  New York, New York (May […] The post Situation Launches New Event Production Division appeared fi…

Situation & Equalibrium group launched a podcast to help you get unstuck by Sit-Admin

Have you been feeling STUCK?  Then get your headphones out, because you’ll want to listen to this. We’re excited to […] The post Situation & Equalibrium group launched a podcast t…

More socially distant theater to help Broadway come back by Fred Landau

Here's the video from the "Kiss me Kate" re-revisal -  MJ plays "Bianca/Lois Lane," manning the desk for high-net-worth patients at the Upper East Side ER, putting VIP patients at ease tha…

Watch Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard and The Simpsons' Yeardley Smith on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

The daily series from Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

Colin Donnell | Roundabout Off-Script by Roundabout Theatre Company

Colin Donnell ● ANYTHING GOES (2011) Our theatres may be dark, but we're keeping the story-telling going. From backstage antics to onstage moments, our artists are sharing their favorite …

Watch Symphony Space Selected Stories LIVE by Jonathan Mandell

In the first ever virtual edition of Symphony Space’s long-running Selected Stories, four familiar actors are reading the following stories: Riding Solo by Simon Rich Performed by Maulik P…

Get a Sneak Peek at the Virtual Student Production of Now. Here. This. by Lindsey Sullivan

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, theatrical productions have been postponed or worse, canceled. This has affected theater makers from Broadway to schools. [title of show] creators Susa…

Beanie Feldstein on Her 'Soulmate Connection' with Ben Platt & Why the Merrily We Roll Along Film Will Be 'Worth the Wait' by Caitlin Moynihan

Beanie Feldstein has been going non-stop. In the past three years, she made her Broadway debut as Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly!, appeared in the Oscar-nominated Lady Bird, earned a Golden Glob…

Audition Online for the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center Cabaret Conference with Betty Buckley, John McDaniel & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Have you always wanted to refine your cabaret skills and learn from the best in the business? Now is your chance! The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Cabaret & Performance Conference Fe…

Rupert Everett to Star in Streamed Reading of New Queer Play Rush by Caitlin Moynihan

Originally scheduled to play the West End in June 2020, Willi Richards' debut play Rush will now get an all-star reading. Rupert Everett, who was set to headline in this season's Who's Afrai…

Alanis Morissette and the Stars of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill to Host Benefit Concert by Lindsey Sullivan

You oughta know Grammy winner Alanis Morissette and the Broadway company of Jagged Little Pill are teaming up for a great cause. The Broadway musical will offer a special benefit on on May 1…

Adventure Theatre honors API Heritage Month with streaming special events by News Desk

Though the sea of online content is deep at the moment, that’s not stopping Adventure Theatre MTC. They are diving right in with a full lineup of API Heritage Month storytimes, interviews,…

Andrew Lippa Talks THE WILD PARTY And A TIGER KING Musical On 'Why I'll Never Make It' Podcast

Broadway composer Andrew Lippa (THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BIG FISH) joins Patrick Oliver Jones, host of the Why I'll Never Make It podcast, to discuss his musical work on and off Broadway, includin…

Weekly Polls: Which Famous Role Would You Save?

We want to hear your opinion in our weekly polls! Which famous role from Audra McDonald, Kristen Chenoweth, and more Broadway stars would you save?

VIDEO: Josh Gad's Olaf Sings New Song 'I Am With You' from FROZEN Songwriting Team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez!

Check out Josh as Olaf singing, 'I Am With You' accompanied by some classic Disney moments!

Thinking Shakespeare Live: Sonnets! (May 12, 2020) by The Old Globe

VIDEO: Billy Stritch, Dixie Longate and More Featured in Donnie Kehr's 'New York City Strong'

Broadway and Television veteran Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys, House of Cards, The Who's TOMMY) is no stranger when it comes to raising money. Kehr is the co-founder of The PATH Fund Inc, and cre…

#BWWPrompts: What is Your Favorite Piece of Show Merch?

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

VIDEO: 'You Will See Me' From I SPY A SPY Pays Tribute to NY Deliverymen

SoHee Youn and Jamie Jackson wrote 'You Will See Me' as part of their original musical, I Spy a Spy, which appeared off-Broadway in 2019. The main character, Jose, is a immigrant deliveryman…

The Mayor’s Office of Nightlife: A Pre-Pandemic Report Card—But Now What? by Marilyn Lester

From time to time we’ve covered the news about the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife since its inception two years ago. At that time, in response to increasing complaints about late-night dist…

LIVELABS: ONE ACTS- FRANKIE & WILL by MCC Theater

Sunny Showtunes: Defy Gravity With WICKED!

We here at BroadwayWorld know that sometimes social-distancing can get you down. With the theatre industry at a standstill, many of us are craving some trademark musical theatre merriment to…

LIFE SKETCHES (SHORT SCENES AND MONOLOGUES): “IN THE WOODS” (8)  by Robert Shuman

By Bob Shuman SCENE: In the woods. A small clearing, off a parking lot–hardly more than a triangle where two parallel felled logs act as benches. MARY JANE, early 70’s, sits on a log.  …

The Al Hirschfeld Foundation’s ‘Socially Distant Theater’ offers a digital exhibition of the artist’s iconic caricatures of solo performances by Deb Miller

In keeping with our period of self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the The Al Hirschfeld Foundation presents Socially Distant Theater – a virtual exhibition of 25 works by the mast…

Andre De Shields, Jelani Alladin and More Make An Impact With THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues collaborated with several arts and advocacy organizations - The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; The Confined Arts; RAPP; Zealous, The Center for …

Watch MCC’s Frankie and Will Live, with Michael Urie and Ryan Spahn by Jonathan Mandell

Watch “Frankie and Will,” a new one-act play by Talene Monahan, launching MCC’s new LiveLab series. It stars Michael Urie as William Shakespeare and Ryan Spahn as his unpaid apprentice…

Free on BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Pipeline, Lincoln Center’s acclaimed 2017 production, will be steamed free on BroadwayHD from May 15-22. May 13, 2020: BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, is b…

TheaterMania Live with Rebecca Naomi Jones by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Juan Pablo Di Pace by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Sarah Stiles by TheaterMania

Pacific Conservatory Theatre Cancels 2020 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

PCPA's Santa Maria programming, as well as its collaboration with Solvang TheatreFest, has been canceled.

Elizabeth Stanley, Melissa Errico and More to Join Upcoming PAJAMA CAST PARTY

The mother of all open mic night/variety shows has taken to to the web, and it's required watching for lovers of Broadway, jazz and cabaret. Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party takes place every …

Some Bookstores Are Starting To Reopen. How’s It Working? by Artsjournal

As some states allow a handful of businesses to reopen and other regions charge ahead full throttle, it is an experiment for bookstore owners and other retailers attempting to strike a balan…

UK Festivals Say They Could Be Wiped Out by Artsjournal

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), which represents 65 festivals in the UK, including Gloucestershire’s 2000trees, London’s Meltdown and Sheffield’s Tramlines, reports 92%…

VIDEO: Dael Orlandersmith Performs Original Monologue for Milwaukee Rep's OUR HOME TO YOUR HOME Series

While the stages remain dark during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Milwaukee Rep is rallying its creative resources to bring the world-class theater audiences have come to know and love direc…

Watch Rebecca Naomi Jones, André De Shields, More in 'COVID & Incarceration' Edition of 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues by Dan Meyer

Playwrights including Lynn Nottage, Hilary Bettis, and Jordan E. Cooper wrote monologues for the event, which told stories from people affected by the pandemic and correctional facilities.

Public Forum: Digital Duets - Mona Mansour and Stav Palti-Negev | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Catch The Inheritance's Jonathan Burke, Harry Potter's Nathan Salstone, and More on Pete(HER)Pan Broadcast by Olivia Clement

The production, which features actors performing from their self-isolation locations, is from Musicals From Home.

Santa Claus, Musical Patriotism, And The New York Philharmonic: The Great Critical Kerfuffle Of 1853-54 by Artsjournal1

America’s oldest orchestra had the development and promotion of American music as part of its founding mission. Yet, in its first 11 seasons, it played two American works, both composed by…

#ComposerInIsolation - Watch Cats with Andrew this Friday! by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

This Friday, @The Shows Must Go On! is showing the 1998 film of the stage production of @Cats The Musical! As there's an awful lot I'd like to say about the show, I'm doing a live commentary…

Twitter Tells Its Employees They Can Work From Home Forever by Artsjournal

The company will “never probably be the same” in the structure of its work. “People who were reticent to work remotely will find that they really thrive that way. Managers who didn’t…

Benjamin Velez Acceptance Speech | 2020 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient by American Theatre Wing

Silhouette Workshop with Ms. Taryn: Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom by Lincoln Center

Video Roundup May 13: George Salazar and Mj Rodriguez Revisit Little Shop, 23 West End Wicked Stars Sing 'For Good', More by Kerri Kearse

Stage favorites are taking to social media to boost morale in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

Art Goes On: Kate Burton—“The House of Blues Leaves,” “The Price” & “Arcadia” by Center Theatre Group

Livestreaming Global Ecopoetics: Poetry, Translation, Climate Change & Public Health

By . PEN America, the Center for the Humanities at CUNY Graduate Center, and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library present Global Ecopoetics: Poetry, Tra…

Hollywood Bowl Cancels 2020 Summer Season by Dan Meyer

The Los Angeles amphitheatre was scheduled to present School of Rock, a Cynthia Erivo concert, and more.

Hollywood Bowl Season Canceled Due to the Health Crisis

In response to the latest guidance of public health officials and in an effort to protect artists, audiences, and staff from the spread of COVID-19, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association …

Welcome to ABT OffStage by American Ballet Theatre

VIDEO: Jason Robert Brown Supports Local 802 with New Song- 'In the Time Of...'

Below, watch as Jason Robert Brown and company perform his new song, 'In the Time Of,' dedicated to musicians who lost their lives to COVID-19. Donate to the Musicians' Emergency Relief Fun…

Alanis Morissette and JAGGED LITTLE PILL Cast to Host Livestream Benefit for The Actors Fund

The Producers of JAGGED LITTLE PILL announced today that the Broadway musical has partnered with American Express to present a special livestream benefit event, You Live, You Learn: A Night …

BWW Exclusive: Watch Broadway League's Charlotte St. Martin Explain Next Steps for Broadway, the Future of the Tony Awards and More!

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin chatted with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge earlier today to explain what yesterday's update means for the future of those 39 shows. 'We don't k…

JoyceStream: Stephen Petronio Company by Joycetheater

The Public Theater Now Streaming WHAT DO WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT? Through June

The Public Theater announced today the return of WHAT DO WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT? Conversations on Zoom, written and directed by Tony Award winner Richard Nelson.

Don't Forget May (20)! Showstopping BOMBSHELL Covers Before The Live Stream

#TeamKaren, #Team Ivy: get ready for Wednesday May 20th! At 8pm (EST), The Actors Fund and People are presenting a one-night-only live stream of the 2015 The Actors Fund benefit Bombshell in…

Stream of Richard Nelson's What Do We Need to Talk About? Returns for Extended Run Online by Dan Meyer

The Apple Family reunited online via Zoom in a recorded world premiere virtual production.

Jessica Vosk, Telly Leung, Melinda Doolittle & More to Perform in EMPATHY CONCERT & PERSPECTIVES

Join colleagues from around the world at 4:00 pm EDT this Friday, May 15th, for an uplifting, high-energy hour: 'Empathy Concert & Perspectives!'. Enjoy songs and stories from Broadway S…

Watch Riverdance Cast Members Send Support to Essential Workers in a Special Tribute by Playbill

Philanthropists Are Trying To Take The Baltimore Sun Non-Profit by Artsjournal1

“The Baltimore Sun is owned by Tribune Publishing. Alden Global Capital, a New York-based hedge fund infamous for purchasing, then gutting, newspapers across the US, owns a 32% stake in Tr…

Do We Need To Change The Way We Depict Mental Illness In Dance? (Perhaps Not) by Artsjournal1

Kathleen McGuire: “The portrayals of distress can feel clichéd — Lady Capulet writhing on the floor, or, in Cathy Marston’s Jane Eyre, the animalistic woman in the attic or the corps …

Social-Distance Shaming, The Internet’s Latest Scourge by Artsjournal1

Amanda Hess: “We are desperate for an outlet, and [online] finger-pointing is one of the few hobbies still accessible to those sheltering in place. Joggers have been accused of ‘mansprea…

Research: The Conditions Under Which Audiences Say They’ll Return To Theaters by Artsjournal

What will it take to make people feel confident enough to return to going to shows? – American Theatre

With Theatres Shuttered, Broadway Stars Put On Their Own Audio Plays by Artsjournal1

“These shows have been assembled, wholly or in part, by stage actors in isolation. Some … have considerable voice-over experience. Others have little or none. … We spoke to performers …

Understand Your Procrastination In A Different Context by Artsjournal

When a person fails to begin a project that they care about, it’s typically due to either a) anxiety about their attempts not being “good enough” or b) confusion about what the first s…

Does It Make Sense For Amazon To Buy AMC? by Artsjournal1

“Everybody thinks about it one way. They think, Okay, Amazon is going to buy movies or produce movies. AT&T or Comcast is going to start skipping theater distribution and go straight t…

Companies Have Figured Out It May Be Cheaper (And Easier) To Work From Home. So What Happens To Cities? by Artsjournal

Companies are considering not just how to safely bring back employees, but whether all of them need to come back at all. They were forced by the crisis to figure out how to function producti…

How Jerry Saltz Acquired His (Very Strange, Very Strong) Appetites by Artsjournal1

A compelling sort-of mini-memoir, in which Jerry proceeds from describing his (barely developed) way of cooking and his (odd and specific) consumption of coffee to recounting his (nearly non…

What Do Artists Need Now? Why Not Ask Them? by Artsjournal

“I think that’s the problem with the model. The institutions do have to exist, but when s**t gets hard they have to care about their staff, not their gig workers, or their artists. I mea…

Why Do We Miss Cannes So Much?, Ask New York Times Movie Writers by Artsjournal1

A.O. Scott, in conversation with Manohla Dargis and Kyle Buchanan:“For 11 or 12 days, the festival becomes a cinematic universe in its own right. When you’re inside it, the rest of the w…

Norm Lewis and Kelli O'Hara Will Lead Memorial for Us All Lincoln Center Broadcasts by Andrew Gans

The interfaith collaboration honors those lost during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jagged Little Pill Special Livestream Event to Benefit The Actors Fund by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

The cast of Jagged Little Pill will be joining the ranks of quarantine entertainment with a livestream fundraiser, “You Live, You Learn: A Night with Alanis Morissette and Jagged Little Pi…

Alanis Morissette, Cast and Creatives of Broadway's Jagged Little Pill to Headline Actors Fund Benefit by Ryan McPhee

Proceeds from the musical's May 19 live stream will go to the organization's COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.

Michael Jackson musical ‘MJ’ moved to spring 2021 due to coronavirus by Deadline

Previews begin Monday, March 8, 2021, with opening night on April 15.

Ellie Kemper, Titus Burgess, Jane Krakowski, More Will Judge Kimmy vs. the Music: A Live Singing Contest That's Live by Dan Meyer

The competition also features a Q&A with the cast of the Emmy-nominated Netflix comedy.

Review: Pandemic life in 10 parts: Round House Theatre’s Homebound, Part 3 “We Wear the Mask” by Kelly McCorkendale

Here is the episode that elevates Homebound, taking us out of this moment for 11 minutes virtually to show us how this moment fits into life’s larger narratives. It also takes us beyo…

Review: To Master the Art, Julia Child play makes an awkward transfer to online viewing by Jonathan Mandell

This play about cookbook author Julia Child is a recipe for how not to do online theater. To Master the Art falls flat, despite some great ingredients. This is not how I expected to react. F…

With ‘Molly Sweeney,’ the Irish Rep Adapts a Stagy Spectacle for Laptop Viewing by David Cote

When the text is as good as in Brian Friel’s 'Molly Sweeney,' even actors emoting at their computer screens with blank backdrops can be engaging viewing.

@stratfestLAB | Culture and Casting | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

@stratfestLAB | Performing Discourse | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

@stratfestLAB | Reclaiming Legacy | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

@stratfestLAB | Questioning Cultural Authenticity | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

@stratfestLab | In Mixed Company | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

@stratfestLab | Universality in Specificity | Stratford Festival 2019 by Stratford Festival

The Daily Distraction: Cynthia Erivo Singing 'The Miller's Son' Ought to Be Celebrated by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner sang the A Little Night Music number at a 2019 Signature Theatre gala honoring Audra McDonald.

IN THE TIME OF…, a new song by Jason Robert Brown

I’ve found it punishingly hard to write music during these last nine weeks (nine weeks!), but I did manage to do this, a tribute to the great Bucky Pizzarelli and all the extraordinary jaz…

ABT Primary Virtual Class with Sonia Jones 🌟 May 13, 2020 by American Ballet Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre Cancels 2020 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The company has also postponed its annual Sarasota Improv Festival to next year.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Beanie Feldstein by Broadway.com

We check in with Broadway alum Beanie Feldstein! 

Charles Busch, Nancy Anderson, Howard McGillin, More Read The Confession of Lily Dare on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House is a spinoff of Stars in the House, the daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to benefit The Actors Fund.

Flashbacks: Talisa Friedman and The Last Goodbye by The Old Globe

What to Watch (and Do) This Month by American Theatre Editors

From book launches to improv shows, from archived productions to cooking classes, here are some theatre (and theatre-adjacent) online offerings.

Hamilton Postponed to the Fall and More Los Angeles Theatre Updates by Dan Meyer

As COVID-19 continues to impact communities around the globe, companies are pushing their start dates back further.

George Street Playhouse Members Helping Create PPE by Chuck O'donnell

Shannon White heard that some health care professionals were forced to resort to repurposing disposable plastic water bottles to serve as face shields. The thought that there could be a shor…

Michael Jackson musical delays Broadway opening to spring 2021 by Mackenzie Nichols, Variety

The show will now start preview performances on March 8, 2021, with an opening night scheduled for April 15 at Neil Simon Theatre. "MJ" was initially set to premiere on July 6, 2020.

To Master The Art Review: Julia Childs Again, This Time Online by Jonathan Mandell

This play about cookbook author Julia Child is a recipe for how not to do online theater. “To Master the Art” falls flat, despite some great ingredients. This is not how I expected to re…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Recruited for Coalition for NYC Hospitality & Tourism Recovery by Lindsey Sullivan

May 12 was a bit of a day for Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton fans everywhere: the news broke that Disney's previously announced filmed performance of the musical's original Broadway cast wi…

Glenn Close, Antonio Banderas & More Join Public Theater Benefit We Are One Public by Lindsey Sullivan

The previously announced We Are One Public gala just got super starry! Stage and screen star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will host an evening of performances and stories in support of the Public Th…

Michael Jackson Musical MJ, Starring Ephraim Sykes, Postpones Broadway Run by Broadway.com

The world premiere staging of the Michael Jackson musical MJ has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The production was originally scheduled to begin previews on July 6 and open …

Watch Laura Michelle Kelly Sing 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' on R&H Goes Live! by Dan Meyer

The YouTube series offers live stream performances and Q&As with a variety of Broadway favorites.

Livestreaming School of Resistance - Episode One: This madness has to stop

By . NTGent presents School of Resistance - Episode One: This madness has to stop livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday …

James McAvoy, Justin Vivian Bond, and More Tapped for Audible's The Sandman by Olivia Clement

Riz Ahmed, Bebe Neuwirth, and Neil Gaiman will appear in the audio drama version of Gaiman's acclaimed graphic novel series.

Wadsworth Atheneum gets $50,000 grant to restore statue of Connecticut hero Nathan Hale by Susan Dunne

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art of Hartford has received a $50,000 grant to restore and upgrade the bronze statue of Nathan Hale that has stood outside the 600 Main St. museum since 1894.

Listen to Abby Mueller on the BREAK A BAT! Podcast

Abby Mueller steps into the Batter's Box with host Al Malafronte for Episode 33 of Break a Bat! In this episode, Mueller discusses some of the parallels she sees in high levels of performanc…

Tessa Alves, Michelle Dowdy, Tim Young and More to Appear on Ben Cameron's BROADWAY SESSIONS

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wick…

Santino Fontana, Renée Elise Goldsberry & More to be Featured in STARS IN THE HOUSE's Reading of CANDIDA

The Actors Fund recently announced that SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, will also produce and host Plays in the House as part of its weekly lineu…

Ree Morton works on view at Virtual ICA LA by Pauline Adamek

Spend some time with Ree Morton:The Plant That Heals May Also Poison currently at ICA LA and viewable with Virtual ICA LA. It is the first major U.S. exhibition of Ree Morton (1936–197…

Going the distance by Anita Martin

School theatre rehearsals move online The post Going the distance appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL POSTPONED TO 2021 by Philip Boroff

In another sign that Broadway doesn’t see a quick return of theater amid the coronavirus pandemic, the producers of a musical about Michael Jackson postponed performances until next year. …

Broadway re-opening postponed again into September by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Broadway's re-opening date has once again be moved. The Broadway League cancels all performances before or on 6 September 2020. This post Broadway re-opening postponed again …

Livestreaming Conversation on Art+Sci Collaborations

By . CultureHub LA and SUPERCOLLIDER present a Conversation on Art+Sci Collaborations livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on

Back from the ashes! West End Live goes virtual this year

Just as it was looking like there'd be no West End Live this year, the annual theatre showcase has announced with Sky that it will be heading to the virtual stage beginning on 21 May!

The Growing Studio and Playbill to Launch Online, Interactive Broadway Q&A Series by Logan Culwell-Block

Viewers can submit questions for the weekly interviews with such Broadway names as Susan Stroman, Jerry Zaks, Marc Shaiman, and Warren Carlyle.

Michael Jackson Musical ‘MJ’ Postpones Broadway Opening Until Next Spring Due To Coronavirus Shutdown by Greg Evans

MJ, the Michael Jackson stage musical headed for Broadway, will begin previews next March, an eight-month postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. The new dates were announced …

Fame the musical now streaming on BroadwayHD by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Fame the musical is now streaming on BroadwayHD.  Created by David De Silva this live recording was created at Sadler's Wells London in 2019. This post Fame the musical now …

Watch Rachel Tucker, Kerry Ellis & More West End Wicked Alums Sing 'For Good' by Lindsey Sullivan

No one's going to bring them down! A whopping 23 West End performers who have played Elphaba or Glinda in the smash hit musical Wicked have united to perform a stunning rendition of "For Goo…

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is canceled for Chicago this summer, will return in 2022 by Doug George

The touring Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has been put off to 2022, presenter Broadway in Chicago announced Wednesday.

Michael Jackson Musical Delays Broadway Premiere Until 2021

The musical was scheduled to open this summer.

The Conjuring's Patrick Wilson on His Stage and Film Career by Playbill

Hadestown’s André De Shields, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, and More Share What They Look Forward To by Playbill

Songwriter Drew Gasparini Stops by Playbill LIVE! by Playbill

Rebecca Hall on Amazon's Tales From the Loop by Playbill

Tom Pelphrey by Playbill

Built for the Stage May 18, 2020 by Playbill

TwoRiver10 - Haiku with Dr Gretna Wilkinson by Two River Theater

[HD] In Philly, Boston or Baltimo' by York Theatre Company

Michael Jackson Musical MJ Now Eyeing 2021 Broadway Bow by Ryan McPhee

Prior to the coronavirus shutdown, previews were to begin this summer at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Michael Jackson Broadway musical moves opening to 2021 by Caitlin Huston

“MJ,” the Michael Jackson musical, has moved its world premiere to next March. The musical, produced by Lia Vollack Productions and the Michael Jackson Estate, was previously scheduled t…

Livestreaming Re-Fest LA 2020 Performances

By . CultureHub LA presents Re-Fest LA 2020 Performances livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday 6 June 2020 at 6 p.m.

Broadway Actor Nick Cordero Emerges From Month-Long Coma Due to COVID-19 by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

Cordero was first hospitalized in March, and his right leg had to be amputated due to complications associated with COVID-19.

BWW Exclusive: Javier Muñoz Shines a Spotlight on the Helpers of the Broadway Relief Project

When New York City was in need, Broadway stepped in to help. Broadway Green Alliance, Open Jar Studios and Broadway veteran Javier Muñoz came together in March to form Broadway Relief Proje…

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at Revolting Children From MATILDA

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and …

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM by August Wilson

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history.

Broadway theatres to remain closed until at least September

Sad news from across the pond. As of today, New York has nearly 200,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and is the world's most affected city by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it comes as no…

DCPA Memories - John Ekeberg on the national tour launch of Disney's The Lion King in Denver by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Simon McBurney: 'Germany understand that in a crisis you need bonds between people' by Lanre Bakare

As Complicité’s The Encounter goes online, its creator discusses the need to rebuild British culture ‘from the ground up’ The best arts and entertainment during self-isolation The be…

NYC & Company forms recovery coalition with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Broadway League by Caitlin Huston

NYC & Company, the marketing organization for the city, has formed its own coalition aimed at reopening and marketing entertainment and tourism-dependent businesses. The coalition is led…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Among Co-Chairs of NYC & Company's Hospitality and Tourism Recovery Coalition by Ryan McPhee

The group will work alongside Mayor Bill de Blasio's newly formed Arts, Culture & Tourism Sector Advisory Council.

2015 Bombshell Concert From TV Show Smash to Stream Next Week

The event will reunite the stars of the short-lived series.

Nick Cordero Has Woken Up After Battling Covid-19

Cordero had been on a ventilator since the end of March.

The Broadway Women’s Alliance Is Here to Support Industry Women Through the Coronavirus Crisis and Beyond by Ruthie Fierberg

Through networking, virtual workshops, and more, the BWA is a community for peer-to-peer support.

Birthday Girl Bea Arthur & More TV Faves Sing DREAMGIRLS

One of our favorite Golden Girls would have celebrated her 98th birthday today. Our plan was to put together a video roundup of her fantastic stage and film performances. Along the way - we …

Is This a Livestream I See Before Me? by Alexis Soloski

All the world with an internet connection has suddenly become a stage. A lot of those stages have programmed Shakespeare.

#TalkbackTuesday with Saheem Ali and Michael Thurber by Manhattan Theatre Club

NEWS: West End transfer of The Doctor, starring Juliet Stevenson, postpones until 2021 by Press Releases

Due to Covid-19 related theatre closures, Robert Icke’s award-winning Almeida Theatre production of The Doctor, starring Juliet Stevenson, will now be postponed until 2021

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production of The Pajama Game by Marc J. Franklin

The musical, directed by George Abbott and Jerome Robbins with choreography by Bob Fosse, opened at the St. James Theatre May 13, 1954.

The Atom: A Love Affair — a story of scientific seduction

Vicki Lesley’s documentary about nuclear power tells of a relationship that blew hot and cold

#ConcertsForKids: 123 Andrés by Lincoln Center

Never Rarely Sometimes Always — a teenage girl seeks an abortion in Eliza Hittman’s powerful film

Sidney Flanagan in the lead role is a first-time actor with a veteran’s confidence

Putting It Together - Choosing a Season

George Street Playhouse: "Putting It Together" is a new weekly multimedia audio, photo, video podcast series pulling back the curtain on the creative page to stage process! Join Artistic Dir…

Romantic Comedy — portrait of a reviled, beloved genre

Elizabeth Sankey’s documentary deconstructs films that have been the stuff of dreams for many

Broadway's Nick Cordero Wakes Up from Coma : 'He's in There' by Lindsey Sullivan

Nick Cordero has woken up from his medically induced coma. His wife Amanda Kloots announced the news on Instagram on May 12. "We have come a very long way," she said. "He's really weak, but …

In Search of Greatness — investigating the secret of sporting prowess

Stars such as Pelé and hockey deity Wayne Gretzky reveal illuminating nuggets in this documentary

RECAP: The Cast of CAROLINE IN THE CITY Did a Reading of the Pilot Episode on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in The House, benefiting The Actors Fund, continued Tuesday night (8pm) for a Caroline in the City Cast reunion with Malcolm Gets, Cathy Ladman, Tom La Grua, Andy Lauer, Eric Lutes…

Behind the Curtain: Interview With Adrienne Littlefield - Dresser on MOULIN ROUGE!

Due to the global health emergency, Broadway theaters have found their bright lights dimmed and their houses dark for the first time in history. As the world works together to stop the sprea…

VIDEO: Rob McClure Conducts 'The Phantom of the Opera' in New #ConductorCam!

Rob McClure took to Twitter to post the latest video in his series #ConductorCam! This time, he's taking on the title song from The Phantom of the Opera.

Rush, New Queer Comedy Starring Rupert Everett, to Be Streamed Online by Andrew Gans

Joseph Winters will direct the script-in-hand reading of Willi Richards play, which was set to open this summer in the West End.

Old Vic Launches Virtual Initiatives Including Collaborations With Claire Foy and Matt Smith by Olivia Clement

There is also a new commission for Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo to celebrate the U.K.'s National Health Service.

‘Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an inspiration to my generation’: FLEABAG – Soho Theatre (Online review) by Annie Davey

“Fleabag Live”, creator Phoebe Waller Bridge’s on-demand performance of her original stage hit, brilliantly mirrors the comedy and unique factors of the hit television show it spawned.

Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Christopher Jackson, Star Of ‘Bull’ And ‘Hamilton’, On The “Routine” Challenges Of Raising An Autistic Son In by Greg Evans

Christopher Jackson originated the role of President George Washington for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway smash Hamilton – a role he’ll reprise in the film version, set to debut on Appl…

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker Push Plaza Suite to 2021

John Benjamin Hickey will direct the Neil Simon comedy at the Hudson Theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Watch Tony Nominee Patrick Wilson on Playbill's Stream Stealers May 13 by Playbill Staff

The Full Monty and Oklahoma! star has kept busy away from Broadway with film and TV projects ranging from The Conjuring franchise to Fargo.

What Comes Next? II by Artsjournal1

Economic recovery from coronavirus will be far slower for the bottom 90% than for the top 10%. This is a deeply perilous prospect for the nonprofit arts industry. In the minds of many, we ar…

Four ways to help you through your days of theater deprivation by Peter Marks

In print and online, dramatic art can still be devoured.

Live Classical Concerts Gingerly Return To London by Artsjournal1

They’ll take place in an empty venue, though — the Wigmore Hall, where such artists as Stephen Hough, Angela Hewitt, Iestyn Davies, Mark Padmore and Mitsuko Uchida will perform for BBC R…

Slowly, Carefully, Berlin Starts Reopening Its Museums To Public by Artsjournal1

“Berlin State Museums, an umbrella group overseeing 17 museums in the city, … decided to start small, reopening just four of the institutions under its control on Tuesday. Christine Haak…

Carolyn Reidy, CEO Of Simon & Schuster, Dies Suddenly At 71 by Artsjournal1

“Reidy was known for her warm and candid manner, for sending handwritten letters to authors and for her alertness to the bottom line. She confronted many crises and upheavals at Simon &…

West End run of The Doctor starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

Award-winning director Robert Icke's The Doctor, which was due to run at the Duke of York's Theatre in London from 18 April 2020 until 18 July 2020, has now been officially postponed to "som…

Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback during coronavirus pandemic. Here’s where and when you can go to one in Connecticut by Susan Dunne

Drive-in movies in Barkhamsted and Mansfield are reopening this month after being shuttered due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions on large gatherings.

‘Ruthless!’ is Devilishly Good Time on BroadwayHD by Matthew Wexler

BroadwayHD presents the 2018 West End revival of this hilariously campy musical about a young star on the rise, and what she'll do to get to the top. The post ‘Ruthless!’ is Devilishly G…

Checking in With… SIX Star Samantha Pauly by Andrew Gans

The new feature series catches up with Broadway actors during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Matilda Ibini - 'Is a play without any conflict any good?' | Write From Home - YV Taking Part by Young Vic

Matilda Ibini - 'Getting writing done' | Write From Home - YV Taking Part by Young Vic

Matilda Ibini - 'Thinking about what you like to watch' | Write From Home - YV Taking Part by Young Vic

Matilda Ibini - 'Thinking about your own journey' | Write From Home - YV Taking Part by Young Vic

A Jill of All Trades: An Interview with the Indefatigable Jillian Leff by Hayley Osborn

The actor, playwright, fight choreographer and Babes With Blades ensemble member encourages aspiring polymaths to pursue all their interests.

What am I missing? 8 musicals where I just didn’t get the hype by Sophie Garrod

For every person who is a major fan of a show, there is someone on the other end of the spectrum who doesn’t like it. What would be the fun if we all liked the same things?! Here i…

Hot Clip of the Day: "Prepare Ye!" It's Hunter Parrish's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Hunter Parrish! The actor was last seen on Broadway as Jesus in the first ever revival of the beloved Stephen Schwartz musical Godspell.

All The World?s A Virtual Stage In SF Shakes? King Lear

by Rotimi Agbabiaka Summer?s approach typically heralds the arrival of the kind of theatre that allows audiences to enjoy live performance while soaking up the warmth of sunny days and the …

Joe Louis in Show Business by Trav S.D.

Having had many occasions to refer to the Brown Bomber Joe Louis (1914-1981), we thought it time he should rate his own post here. Unlike most of the pugilists we’ve written about, Louis c…

VIDEO: Laura Michelle Kelly Will Sing 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' From FLOWER DRUM SONG on R&H GOES LIVE!

Laura Michelle Kelly will be the guest on today's episode of R&H Goes Live! She will be performing 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' from Rodgers & Hammerstein 's FLOWER DRUM SONG.

Snapshot: Count Basie in 1962 by Terry Teachout

Count Basie and His Orchestra play Freddie Green’s “Corner Pocket” live in Sweden in 1962: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this spac…

Almanac: E.M. Forster on happiness by Terry Teachout

“Happiness in the ordinary sense is not what one needs in life, though one is right to aim at it. The true satisfaction is to come through and see those whom one loves come through.” E.M…

Governor’s School for the Arts goes virtual; Organizers tap into inventive inspiration by Elizabeth Kramer

Incoming students, while disappointed, eager to meet creative peers, instructors

VIDEO: Josh Lamon Will Chat With A STRANGE LOOP Creatives on JOSH SWALLOWS BROADWAY

Josh Swallows Broadway is a popular comedy podcast on the Broadway Podcast Network hosted by Broadway funny man Josh Lamon (The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Hair). Since the Quara…

Wake Up With BWW 5/13: HAMILTON Film is Coming to Disney+, and More!

Today's top stories: Broadway shutdown extends, the Hamilton film is coming to Disney+ in July, the cast of SMASH will reunite for stream of Bombshell concert, and more!

The Humanimals in Lockdown – An amazing online experience for young children created by Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance by Gabi Bergman

From Jason Coleman’s epic all-human animal stage show, The Humanimals, comes the online adaptation for young children created especially for

Inua Ellams: 'Barber shops are a safe, sacred place for British black men' by Interview By Arifa Akbar

The poet and playwright on Barber Shop Chronicles – and his lockdown locks – ahead of the play’s streaming by National Theatre The best arts and entertainment during self-isolation Th…

Old Vic theatre is in 'seriously perilous' position, warns Matthew Warchus by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Covid-19 crisis draining theatre’s reserves, says artistic director, who announces new community schemes and streamed shows Coronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellations UK li…

Missing the Acts You Love? Spare a Thought for These Superfans by Thomas Rogers

Hard-core music, theater and movie aficionados from around the world told us how they’re coping in coronavirus lockdown.

Padma Lakshmi, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union: Livestreaming Today by Maya Salam

Appointment viewing is back. Find out what online events to look for today, and when to tune in.

Creativity Is Not The Last Thing People Need by Joe Patti

When I mentioned organizations addressing issues of health and safety in my post yesterday, I was thinking about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Between high school and my first couple years …

Shakespeare on Zoom: How a Theatre Group in Isolation Conjured up a “Tempest” by Laura Jayne Wright

While theatres remain closed, the way we watch Shakespeare is changing. When I picture the audiences Shakespeare would have written for, I think of the groundlings in Shakespeare in Love(19…

Top 10 theatre shows to watch from home

Our pick of the best plays online, from Barber Shop Chronicles to Andrew Scott’s solo performance

Travels With Diane, Who Would Want Us to Keep Going by American Theatre Editors

Knowing Diane Rodriguez was like inhabiting an adventure story whose protagonist hatches big plans and invites you to come along.

‘Women were sectioned on all sorts of non-medical pretexts’: BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON – Online Fringe Festival by Michael Davis

History shows that right up to the 20th century, women were ‘sectioned’ on all sorts of non-medical pretexts.

How Kraftwerk’s embrace of the future came to sound like nostalgia

There has been a reappraisal of ‘old’ West Germany, when the republic was younger and the world more certain

After 101 Dalmatians, Open Air postpones Carousel - & the rest of this summer - until 2021

The Open Air Theatre has announced its third musical cancellation this year. Carousel follows news about 101 Dalmatians and its transfer of Evita to the Barbican, along with the postponement…

Nick Cordero: Broadway star awake from coma amid coronavirus battle, says wife Amanda Kloots by Roisin O'Connor, Roisin O'Connor

Actor had his leg amputated after suffering a number of complications since being admitted to hospital with pneumonia

Original Broadway production of Hamilton to stream on Disney+ by Arts Review

The Walt Disney Company, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Kail have announced that Disney+ will fast track the premiere of the filmed version of the original Broadway production…

Romeo + Juliet | Lockdown Theatre Club 9 by Artsjournal1

Hester Lees-Jeffries explores what exactly makes Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of Shakespeare so striking (not least Catherine Martin’s design). – David Jays

Velvet wonderlands: the plush pleasure palaces of Frank 'Matchless' Matcham by Michael Billington

He was our ‘greatest theatrical architect’, the creator of 150 magnificent buildings that delighted crowds from Glasgow to Blackpool to London. On the centenary of his death, we celebrat…

Virtual reality room to be used in suicide prevention initiative by Arts Review

A team of researchers from the Black Dog Institute and UNSW has received an innovation grant to further investigate a mixed-reality experience which improves people’s mood and potentially …

Paris Opera Ballet Brisbane season postponed by Sean McLoughlin

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) officially confirmed today that its International Series season of the acclaimed Paris Opera Ballet would not proceed

In Search of Complexities by Anastasia Patlay

By Anastasia Patlay. Anastasia Patlay talks about creating documentary theatre with the Moscow-based company Teatr.doc.

State Theatre Company South Australia announces new Resident Artists by Arts Review

State Theatre Company South Australia has announced an expansion of its core artistic team to include Anthony Nicola, Alexis West, and Sasha Zahra. Alexis West, who officially commences her …

MJ Postpones Premiere to March 2021 by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate have announced that, due to the Broadway shutdown, dates have been rescheduled for the upcoming World Premiere of MJ, the new musical o…

Remembering Tony-Winning 'Golden Girl' Bea Arthur on Her 98th Birthday by Nathan Skethway

The stage and screen performer was born May 12, 1922.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 13- THE PAJAMA GAME Opens On Broadway

Today in 1954, The Pajama Game opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 1063 performances. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell. It features …

Broadway Songs for Dancing by Broadway Direct

Sometimes when life has got you down, there’s no better pick-me-up than to dance it out. Musical theatre has no shortage of total dance anthems, so if you’re in need of a dance break, yo…

5 Questions with Caitlin Houlahan of Girl From the North Country by Broadway Direct

You might know Caitlin Houlahan from when she stepped into the role of Dawn in the long-running musical Waitress, the first time in 2016 for her Broadway debut, and the last to close out the…

The Iconic Broadway Choreography We Love and Remember by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

Much in the way that certain memorable costumes have become synonymous with some of our favorite characters, certain dance numbers have become pinnacles of some of our favorite Broadway musi…

MOVING PEOPLE: Lucien Zayan on The Invisible Dog, a Life-Changing Piece by William Forsythe, and the Outfit He Wears Every Day by The Dance Enthusiast

In MOVING PEOPLE: Lucien Zayan on the Invisible Dog, a Life-Changing Piece by William Forsythe, and the Outfit He Wears Every Day, "After a 30-year career in fine arts and performance art…

22 Stage Performances to See Today, May 13 - See Charles Busch in 'The Confession of Lily Dare,' a new one-act from Donmar Warehouse and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances you can watch today, We…

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires Archive of Legendary Dance Artist Martha Graham by The Dance Enthusiast

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires Archive of Legendary Dance Artist Martha Graham.