London’s West End theatre district to continue suspension through till August 2 by Sean McLoughlin

With the official death toll rising to 40465 in the UK as of 5pm on Friday 5th June the Society

The David Desk Awards by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward June 7, 2020: Today normally would have been one of the best days of the year, Tony Award Day! But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway theaters have been shut d…

Who Was Who!—The Gifted and Much-Loved Nancy LaMott

Those who were active in the cabaret community in the 1980s will remember Nancy LaMott a popular and gifted singer who died too young at age 43. She was a powerful singer, known for beautifu…

#MemorialForUsAll - Anthony McGill - #TakeTwoKnees by Lincoln Center

NSO @ Home LIVE • June 7 • Adriana Horne & Sue Heineman by The Kennedy Center

Celebrating Broadway 2019-2020 Season on Tony Night by New York Theater

On what would have been the 74th annual Tony Awards, let’s celebrate the 41 shows of the Broadway 2019-2020 season, 25 of which actually opened. The shows below are organized chronological…

How The French Made The Modern Restaurant A Key Part Of A Good Life by Artsjournal2

Restaurants are reopening in France and elsewhere, and thus social life may be (somewhat) reborn. But how did the modern restaurant become the heart of social life in Paris, London, New York…

The Quai Branly’s Exhibits Are Firmly Built On France’s Colonial Past by Artsjournal2

And the museum’s new director will have to decide what to return to the former colonies, as well as giving the museum a new direction. (One might wonder why these tasks are given to “the…

Anthony LeBlanc named interim executive producer at Second City by Chris Jones

Anthony LeBlanc named interim executive producer at Second City

You Live Outside New York. Are You Ready to Return to Broadway? by The New York Times

Some readers are primed to take their seats, masks on, but more are hesitant: “My love of theater is not so important to me that I risk dying for it.”

This Week on Broadway for June 7, 2020: Tony Awards Memories by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about their favorite moments from previous Tony Awards. This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is t…

Mark Gatiss Says Regional Theatre Is The Lifeblood Of The Industry In The UK by Artsjournal2

The actor – known to American audiences as a Sherlock and Doctor Who writer, and Mycroft Holmes on Sherlock – says, “There’s always a debate about how London-centric theatre is,” b…

Where Have All The Grand Projects Gone? by Artsjournal2

In the 20th century, thousands of people worked together on large projects with a vision of a better future. What’s our vision now? “In the hands of technology entrepreneurs, driven by t…

Sending Support To Dancers Speaking Out Against A System That Takes Brutal Advantage Of Them by Artsjournal2

Eva Yaa Asantewaa, senior director at the Gibney Dance Company, and expert writer about dance, says, “We’ve gone too long doing a lot for very little, and now we’re all completely scre…

The Musicians’ Union In Britain Calls For A Relaxation Of Coronavirus-Related Rules by Artsjournal2

For musicians, that is. Two meters (roughly the USian-advised 6 feet) of distance is just too far to be practical for performing musicians, according to Musicians’ Union leader Horace Trub…

California Film Production May Restart This Week by Artsjournal2

Different counties may recommend different start dates, with Los Angeles County being one of the hardest-hit by the virus, but June 12 is the first day filming may resume in the state, with …

Be Gay, Do Film Reviews, And See What Changes Over Three Decades by Artsjournal2

What’s happened in the movie industry during the time David Rooney has been reviewing for THR? A little, and a lot. “The sheer multiplicity of themes and styles, of representations acros…

Second City Owner Andrew Alexander Resigns After Twitter Accounts Of Racism by Artsjournal2

The theatre group tweeted out something that said Black Lives Matter. Then former SCT employee and actor Dwayne Perkins weighed in, sparking a series of tweets from Black actors and other ac…

Composer Shaina Taub Pulled Off Her Stoop And Arrested By NYPD by Artsjournal2

Taub, a composer who has written music for the Public’s Twelfth Night and As You Like It, was cheering on a peaceful protest on her street, from her own stoop, when she and her husband wer…

BookExpo Online Was Surprisingly Good by Artsjournal2

No huge crush at the Javits Center and no real timeline for rescheduling a live event meant one of publishing’s biggest events had to move, at least partially, online – in this case, to …

Rembrandt self-portrait up for auction in London

Painting is one of only three in private hands and carries estimate of £12m-£16m

RECAP: Former Phantoms Talk About How They Booked the Part & Backstage Secrets on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continued Saturday night (8pm) with a special Phantom-themed episode, featuring Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, Howard McGillin, and Hugh Panaro. This ep…

At Victory Gardens, boarded up windows turned into billboards for a theater artists’ protest by Chris Jones

At Victory Gardens, boarded up windows turned into billboards for a theater artists’ protest

From Here To Eternity cast and creatives reunite for one night only by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sir Tim Rice, Stuart Brayson and cast members of the West End production of From Here To Eternity are to appear in a special one night only reunion. This post From Here To Et…

Theatre Review: ‘Measure for Measure’ by Wyrd Sisters Shakespeare Society by Max Garner

“Pandemics are Foul, Theater is Fair” Wyrd Sisters Shakespeare Society is an online performance group formed by several Shakespeare-loving friends in April of 2020 as an artistic respons…

VIDEO: Black Broadway Artists Call on the Community to Do Better in 'Are You Listening, Broadway'

A group of Black Broadway artists have created a video, titled 'Are You Listening, Broadway.' The video was posted to YouTube by Timothy Oliver Reid.

VIDEO: Bernadette Peters, Andre De Shields, and More Talk Broadway Shutdown, the Ghost Light, and How They're Coping on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca chatted with 'Hadestown' star André De Shields, multiple Tony-winner Bernadette Peters, Broadway producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and Seth Rudetsky…

Watch Broadway on CBS. Not The Tony Awards, but Tony winners Andre De Shields and Bernadette Peters on Sunday Morning by New York Theater

Tonight was the night that CBS was going to broadcast the 74th Tony Awards from Radio City Music Hall. But Covid-19 changed all that; now Tony winners Andre De Shields and Bernadette Peters …

‘Essential Voices of the Pandemic’ describes the health crisis in poetry of Connecticut people by Susan Dunne

Essential Voices of the Pandemic is an initiative by West Hartford-based Poetry in the Streets, challenging anyone who wants to participate to write a poem to describe their coronavirus expe…

Honor Broadway's Best Lyricists in This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show, Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige presents a special one-off Lyricists Ed…

A Scenic Designer Adapts From Creating Sets To Creating Personalized Condolence Cards by Artsjournal2

But the adaptation isn’t easy or OK. “‘This is the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do,’ [Nicole] Carroll said of working in the theatre. ‘It feels like a grieving process, letting…

Writer Grace Edwards, Who Published Her First Mystery At Age 64, Has Died At 87 by Artsjournal2

Edwards started writing when she was 7, but published her first novel almost 50 years later. She wrote six detective novels, “mysteries set in Harlem starring a female cop turned sociologi…

Review: Anansi the Spider Re-spun: Episode 2, Unicorn Online by Samuel Nicholls

Review: Anansi the Spider Re-spun: Episode 2, Unicorn Online5.0starsThe second instalment of Unicorn Theatre’s online offerings, Anansi and the Two Dinners builds off the energy and charm …

George Floyd protests: Oakland murals channel movement on boarded-up windows by Nico Savidge

Downtown Oakland has seen an explosion of new murals, providing a colorful and creative backdrop for protests against police brutality.

NEWS: After pause for protests, The Shows Must Go On returns with lockdown stream of The Wiz Live! by Press Releases

Free-to-view YouTube Channel The Shows Must Go On continues its theatre lockdown weekly schedule with another 'live' television broadcast of a Broadway musical, Peter Pan Live!

Second City owner Andrew Alexander to exit after accusations of institutionalized racism levelled at theatre by Chris Jones - Chicago Tribune

Andrew Alexander, 76, who was an influential member of the Toronto theatre and television scene, said he had “failed to create an anti-racist environment wherein artists of colour might th…

Libraries Are Welcoming The Temporary Easing Of E-Book Prices by Artsjournal2

One Canadian library director said, “It was very, very good news in a very dark period.” (But the cheaper prices are set to end mid-June, when physical libraries may be partially opening…

Ute Tribes Have To Reimagine Bear Dances Under Lockdown by Artsjournal2

Normally, for spring’s Bear Dances, “groups of dancers would sway back and forth, shoulder-to-shoulder, with the lines of men and women closely facing each other before they split off in…

Art Basel Has Been Cancelled by Artsjournal2

The Swiss art fair held out for a long time. Then, on May 30, dealers sent a letter. “‘Art Basel is the most important and powerful art fair in the world but even in the best possible sc…

Some People Have Been Flocking To ‘The Help’ On Netflix During Weeks Of Protests by Artsjournal2

Podcast host Akilah Hughes on Twitter in response the news that the 2011 white savior movie The Help is topping Netflix’s most-watched lists: “If you watched the Help this week you have …

Comedy at the Covid Arms review – the perfect formula for lockdown standup by Brian Logan

Consummate host Kiri Pritchard-McLean sets the stage for Frankie Boyle and others in a show with true comedy-club feel Lockdown laughs: where to watch online comedy The Covid Arms started…

Abbey Road Studios Reopens With ‘Extraordinary Measures’ To Record Jazz Album by Artsjournal2

The recording studios in London, which didn’t close even during WWII, had been shuttered for ten weeks during the coronavirus lockdown. Managing director Isabel Garvey: “Ordinarily we wo…

Watch Applause Stars Len Cariou, Penny Fuller, and Lee Roy Reams Plus NYU Students Celebrate Charles Strouse's Birthday by Andrew Gans

The artists perform the title number from Applause to honor the Tony-winning composer.

Supporting Emerging Writers is More Important Now Than Ever by Ayt Guest Writer

Adam Hemming, Artistic Director of The Space writes about his approach to theatre’s current challenges, including continuing to support and champion new and emerging writers. The Space, ou…

The Time Machine: A Virtual Reality review – a sleek voyage through the fourth wall by Miriam Gillinson

Creation TheatreHG Wells’ dystopian classic is recast as a live online event in this glossy telling that veers between hope and despair Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance…

‘Tom Hiddleston is worth the price of admission’: CORIOLANUS – Donmar Warehouse (Online review) by John Chapman

There are some staggering contemporary references to draw from this staging of a lesser-known Shakespeare, starring Tom Hiddleston.

Amanda Holden chats to Giles Terera | Mountview LIVE by Official London Theatre

Watch the full production of Finborough Theatre’s Jane Clegg by Megan

Finborough Theatre will be releasing a new play every month for as long as they can during their closure to watch online for free. This month, Jane Clegg. The post Watch the full production …

Linda Lavin On Staying Creative And Fortified by Jeryl Brunner

The Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress shares how she found her passion.

The best online theatre: What Do We Need to Talk About?; Dear Ireland; Sea Wall; The Ruins of Empire – review by Susannah Clapp

Outstanding Zoom drama from New York, a deluge of monologues from Dublin and an astonishing solo performance by Andrew Scott The theatres have been dark – in that terrible, expressive phra…

Samson McCrady & Robert Ainsley: Songs of a Wayfarer & Rückert-Lieder | Remote Recital by The Kennedy Center

This Week Cabaret Hotspot Honors Our Musical Directors! by Sue Matsuki

Where would any of us be without our beloved musicians? Please enjoy this week’s Spotlights which are clips of some wonderful Musical Directors and  a few “Sidemen” (& Women) We a…

Sunday 06/07 1:00 ASA Fundraiser Drag Brunch by Sue Matsuki

The American Songbook Association presents Two fantastic fundraising events on Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 PM EST and Sunday, June 14th at 3:00 EST The events are entirely different, so choose …

Steve Sieck sings “Not That There’s Anything Wrong with That” by Sue Matsuki

A fantastic song celebrating our Musicians! There is no better was to start this week’s Spotlights than by Spotlighting this song! Thank you Steve. Everyone, Steve has a body of cool, jazz…

Gregory Toroian, Benjamin Franklin Brown & Ron Tierno by Sue Matsuki

JAZZ WALTZ Gregory Toroian (Piano) Benjamin Franklin Brown (Bass) Ron Tierno (Drums) For more information please visit: https://www.gregorytoroian.com/ https://www.rontierno.com/  

Tracy Stark Sings “Find My Strength” by Sue Matsuki

Tracy Stark Sings “Find My Strength” Singing one of her many beautiful, original tunes and a tunes that we all really need to hear right now.    

Sean Harkness & Will Galison Play “Skylark” by Sue Matsuki

Sean Harkness (Guitar) & Will Galison (Harmonica) play “Skylark” by Hoagy Carmichael   For more information please visit: https://www.willgalison.net/ https://www.seanharkness.com/

Jay Leonhart & Tomoko Ohno playing “Joy” by Sue Matsuki

Legendary bassist Jay leonhart with the incredible Tomoko Ohno playing “Joy” live at Shanghai Jazz   For more information please visit: https://www.jayleonhart.com/ http://www.tomokoohn…

Billy Stritch sings “Just One of Those Things” by Sue Matsuki

BILLY STRITCH sings “Just One of Those Things” Many of us have had the pleasure of this great musician playing for us and Cast Party! “Equally gifted as a player and a singer, and doin…

Matt Baker, James Cammack & Jerome Jennings by Sue Matsuki

Matt Baker, James Cammack & Jerome Jennings Live at Birdland Matt Baker (Piano) James Cammack (Double Bass) Jerome Jennings (Drums)   For more information please visit: https://musician…

Rick Jensen Sings “Dusty Rose” by Sue Matsuki

Rick Jensen honors his mother Deloris with a song he wrote called “Dusty Rose” He premieres this song at “The Doris Dear Mother’s Day Special” at Feinstein’s/54. For more informa…

Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm Nicole Zuraitis in Virtual Piano Bar by Sue Matsuki

FRIDAYS @ 4:30-6:30 pm EDT  Nicole Zuraitis in Virtual Piano Bar on Facebook Live nicoleZmusic.com/merch

Fridays @ 8:00 pm Eddie Bruce’s Friday NightClub by Sue Matsuki

FRIDAYS @ 8:00 pm EDT Eddie Bruce’s Friday NightClub A weekly concert and conversation on Facebook Live. For more information go to: www.EddieBruce.com

Saturdays @ 8:00 pm David Budman Piano Bar by Sue Matsuki

SATURDAYS @ 8:00 pm EDT (David) Budman Piano Bar Night! On Maureen’s Jazz Cellar Facebook page

Saturdays 9:00-10:15 Alexis Cole Virtually Yours by Sue Matsuki

SATURDAYS 9:00-10:15 pm EDT Alexis Cole in Virtually Yours.  This is a ticked event ($10) Hosted on Zoom by Jezra Kaye of Speak Up For Success. It also listed as a Facebook Event. For more…

Sundays @ 3:00 pm Tea with John McD (Daniel) by Sue Matsuki

SUNDAYS @ 3:00 pm EDT Sunday Tea with John McD (Daniel) on John’s Facebook Live Music Page

Theatre finances: angelic intervention needed

Social distancing will make many shows financially unviable

SUNDAY 06/07 Jamie deRoy Celebrate the ASA Part 2 by Sue Matsuki

Jamie deRoy & friends presents Part Two of the concert celebrating The 25th Anniversary of Cabaret Scenes Magazine, American Songbook Association Fundraising concert that was held at NY…

Brief Notes Towards A Definition Of Leftfield Theatre by Aleks Sierz

In his wide-ranging, and widely read, survey of postwar British theatre, called State of the Nation, the Guardian critic Michael Billington sets out his stall: in the introduction to the …

The Dangers of Optical Illusionary Performative Activism by Azudi Onyejekwe

Dear white folks (and institutions) seeking to be true allies, Resist the urge to pat yourselves on the back. This process is never-ending. If the following makes you defensive … Good. To …