Kevin Bacon talks about “Sleepers” and that game named after him by Pauline Adamek

From the archives! Here is my interview with Kevin Bacon for Sleepers, interviewed at the Venice Biennale in 1996. Kevin Bacon is wearing a tight fitting teeshirt and jeans – both br…

Lessons from Quibi’s stuttering start

The launch of the TV platform shows how media investments can go badly wrong

VIDEO: Steve Martin Teams Up with Musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra for A Special Performance

GRAMMY Award-winning musician and actor Steve Martin appeared in a unique collaboration with musicians of the Orchestra. The remote performance titled 'Office Supples' can be seen below.

VIDEO: Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, Tituss Burgess and More Call on NYC Lawmakers to Reallocate Police Funding

Billy Porter, Tituss Burgess, Mark Ruffalo, Brandon Victor Dixon, John Leguizamo and more are joining up with local activists and politicians in calling on the New York City Council  and Ma…

Stream with laughter: top comics experiment with lockdown festival by Brian Logan

From a daft James Bond spoof to reliving a disastrous audition over Zoom, the Upload comedy extravaganza had some delectable moments As the black hole left by the cancelled Edinburgh fringe …

Customer Desires: Always Complicated by Joe Patti

The news JC Penney is closing a number of their stores and liquidating the inventory reminded me of a post I made eight years ago about the company’s efforts to deal more fairly with custo…

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ leads winners of the 2020 Non-Equity Jeff Awards by Chris Jones

2020 Non-Equity Jeff Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda live on GMA talking all things Hamilton by Sean McLoughlin

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared live on Good Morning America yesterday discussing the Hamilton movie soon to be released on Disney Plus.

Falsettos Sing-A-Long by Barry Gordin

BroadwayHD and Lincoln Center celebrate Pride with the first ever FREE SING-A-LONG WATCH PARTY of Lincoln Center’s 2017 Tony Nominated musical Falsettos. June 22, 2020: BroadwayHD, the…

TheaterMania Live with David Drake, Robin de Jesús, and Donald C. Shorter Jr. by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Andrew Lowy by TheaterMania

New York City Ballet - All Balanchine Program by Lincoln Center

Andréa Burns Guest Hosts Stars in the House June, Featuring Husband Peter Flynn and More by Andrew Gans

The live stream benefits the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Livestreaming a performance of Airlock 24

By . PaduaLab presents a performance of Airlock 24 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 26 June and Saturday 27 June at 8 …

Brave New Shakespeare Challenge - #ToBeBlack from HAMLET | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

We chat with Neil Gooding about directing digitally and Who’s Your Baghdaddy by Gabi Bergman

With just one sleep left, we are patiently counting down to Australia’s first ever live-streamed musical hitting our screens. Who’s

Kurt Cobain’s Guitar Sold For $6 Million by Artsjournal

At $6.01m after fees, the guitar is the most expensive ever sold at auction, Julien’s Auctions said. Bidding in Los Angeles opened at $1m and was won by Rode Microphones founder Peter Free…

The Summer Of Drive-In Culture by Artsjournal

Up and down the country, drive-ins are opening as canny entrepreneurs see a business opportunity. It’s going out but staying in at the same time, and only a cynic (that’ll be me) would s…

Time To Rethink The Arts by Artsjournal

One problem is that our arts palaces lock in comparably palatial costs. In this grave new world, bigness, in fact, is actually a bug, not a feature. Producing in mega-venues like Portland5 o…

Audition Song Suggestions for Ragtime – by Character by Performerstuff

Audition Song Suggestions for Ragtime –  by Character Written by Leryn Turlington June 22nd, 2020 ‘Journey on’ to your musical theatre audition ‘of the century’ for the cla…

HowlRound Announces 2020 National Playwright Residency Program by American Theatre Editors

The third cohort includes 13 playwright and theatre partnerships across 10 cities.

Built for the Stage Monday Motivation June 29 by Playbill

Young Playwrights Final Presentations by TDF

Theatre Review: ‘Transferal,’ brought to streaming by Spooky Action Theater on Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 p.m. by Mary Ann Johnson

‘Transferal’ by Jack Novak was the last in Spook Action’s New Works in Action that was presented for the last month or so on-line on their YouTube channel. Fittingly, it was about lett…

Hulu presents ‘Love, Victor’ by Cameron Kelsall

Like its predecessor ‘Love, Simon,’ the Hulu series ‘Love, Victor’ moves the conversation about LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media forward. But some voices still aren’t part…

Broadway shows expected to remain closed through early January by Caitlin Huston

Broadway shows will remain closed through at least Jan. 3, according to sources familiar with the matter.  The Broadway League is expected to make an announcement about the new date this we…

Audio Review: Victorian Lyric Opera Company’s Full Productions on Compact Disc by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

An unusual operetta was to have been performed this month by the Rockville-based Victorian Lyric Opera Company – “El Capitan” by John Philip Sousa, an exotic romance by America’s “…

Couch Concert - Cecily & Deborah Bond by The Kennedy Center

Theatre Review: ’24 Hour Zoom Fest’ by Rude Mechanicals (Streaming) by Susan Brall

Our local acting troupes are getting quite creative. Rude Mechanicals had five playwrights put together a group of one-act plays on Zoom. They chose the directors and performers and with onl…

11 Phenomenal Perfs By Inaugural 2020 Antonyo Award Winners

On Friday, June 19, 2020 - Broadway fans tuned in to Broadway Black's YouTube channel to witness the inaugural 2020 Antonyo Awards. We're shining the spotlight on 11 of the night's exciting …

Odds & Ends: Daniel J. Watts' The Jam: Love Terrorists to Include Tituss Burgess & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Tituss Burgess, Ephraim Sykes & More Set for The Jam Tina standout Daniel J. Watts will present The Jam: Love Terrorist…

Chicago's 'Cell Block Tango' Gets a Quarantine Rewrite in New Video by Caitlin Moynihan

It's been over 100 days without Broadway since theaters shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and now we know how some of Chicago's merry murderesses at Cook County Jail are doing.…

‘A Quick 5’ with Molly Smith, Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Susan Brall

Like so many other area theatres, Arena Stage has been closed since March.  As luck would have it, they were set to celebrate their 70th Anniversary in May. Molly Smith has been the Artisti…

FORGOTTEN PLAYS: NO 4 – BLOODY POETRY (1984) BY HOWARD BRENTON by Robert Shuman

(Michael Billington’s article appeared in the Guardian, 6/22.) This magnificently honest play about the Shelleys and Byron’s summer of sexual experimentation raises difficult questions a…

Casting Announced for Pride Plays’ Presentation of Masculinity Max by Ruthie Fierberg

The Playbill broadcast of MJ Kaufman’s play, directed by Will Davis, will stream June 27.

‘The Whole Audience Was Vibrating’: Your Memorable Performances by Ben Brantley

They’re never gone: Star turns from Ralph Fiennes, Meryl Streep, Gregory Hines and Christopher Plummer still live in the mind’s eye of readers.

Theatre Review: ‘Small Island’ at National Theatre in London (Streaming) by Susan Brall

“Small Island” a 2019 drama based on the epic and award-winning novel by Andrea Levy, adapted by Helen Edmundson and directed by Rufus Norris. It is now streaming on YouTube, thanks to t…

The Five Lesbian Brothers Talk Brave Smiles, Lesbian Tropes, and Laughter by Playbill

Watch Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, More in Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 by Dan Meyer

The six-part Disney+ docuseries follows the stars and creators of the animated film.

Daniel J. Watts to Be Joined By Tituss Burgess, Derrick Baskin, and More in Reprisal of Love Terrorists by Olivia Clement

The Tina star will lead the evening of music, dance, spoken word, and storytelling on June 29.

Richard Skipper Celebrates The Business of Cabaret With Sue Matsuki and David Sabella on Monday, June 22

Casting New Lives and NiteLife Exchange present Richard Skipper Celebrates Sue Matsuki and David Sabella in The Business of Cabaret on Monday, June 22nd, 5 PM ET—streaming live at Richard …

The Deep Historical Roots Of Queer Butoh by Artsjournal2

Since the very first Butoh performance, in 1959, “queer themes and imagery have been reoccurring, if not instrumental, in Butoh. The concepts of otherness and ambiguity, particularly with …

Opera By Phone? We’ve Got You Covered by Artsjournal

“I had worried that the just-for-me performance would be awkward. The prospect triggered flashbacks of unwanted serenades by accordionists and fiddlers playing for tips on European restaur…

New York Is A Cultural Capital. Right Now That Future Is In Doubt by Artsjournal

According to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s timetable, theaters and concert halls will be part of the fourth and last phase of reopening, but even the brand-name institutions wonder how easily th…

When Public Assets Become Private – Why We Should Care by Artsjournal

Only a public agent can speak in our name. So mass privatisation doesn’t simply shift decision-making away from public institutions to unaccountable, private entities; it also undermines s…

Movie Theatres Struggle To Make Audiences Feel Safe by Artsjournal

“You don’t want to make all the health stuff too obvious. Because if it feels like they’re checking in for a flight, they aren’t going to come. But you have to let them know somehow.…

Was The Fall Of The Roman Empire Due To Plagues? by Artsjournal

By its nature, Roman civilisation seemed to unlock the pestilential potential of the landscape. The expansion of agriculture brought civilisation deeper into habitats friendly with the mosqu…

Before 1834 The Word “Scientist” Didn’t Exist by Artsjournal

The word “scientist” first appeared in March 1834, while Darwin was surveying the Falkland Islands on overland expeditions from the HMS Beagle, being no scientist but an explorer, advent…

At What Point Did Humans Become Creative? by Artsjournal

At some point, from around 40,000 years ago in Europe, we see evidence of these behaviourally modern humans in a sudden flourishing of cultural artifacts in the archaeological record. So wha…

Defying Sanity? ‘Repeat Attenders’ Explores Lives of Theater Superfans by Matthew Wexler

A new documentary, 'Repeat Attenders,' offers a closer look at several superfans and their unconventional obsessions with musical theater and its stars. The post Defying Sanity? ‘Repeat At…

When There Isn’t a Bad Seat in the House (Because It’s a Car) by American Theatre Editors

Two troupes have found a new way to bring audiences to them, and parking isn't an issue.

Garrett David Kim and Rodney Hicks Throw a Fresh Digital Lens on Queer Coming-of-Age Stories by Dan Meyer

Be it a questionable crush on a porn star or self-discovery forced online post-COVID, these two Pride Plays in development raise queries about dientity and tech through comedy.

Josh Groban Will Offer 'Intimate' Live Stream Concert by Andrew Gans

Watch the trailer for the June 27 event.

Bill Boggs Interview Excerpt by Call Me Adam

SCENE AT TWO RIVER - Maya Sta. Ana by Two River Theater

Watch The Gorgeous Nothings: In Concert, Hosted by Gideon Glick, Telly Leung, and Beth Kirkpatrick by Dan Meyer

James Jackson Jr., Nick Cearley, and more star in exploration of LGBTQ+ culture in the 1920s and '30s, now available to stream through June 23.

STAFF PICK: "Kansas City" from Goodspeed Musicals OKLAHOMA! by Goodspeed Musicals

Music Clearance Maven Deborah Mannis-Gardner on Navigating Song Rights in an Increasingly Digital World by Mark Peikert

The "Queen of Sample Clearance" shares the ins and outs of when and where music is OK to share.

Michael Arden Enlists Nikki M. James & More for American Dream Study by Lindsey Sullivan

From Andrew Lloyd Webber's testing process at the London Palladium to a socially distant but still immersive Great Gatsby, theater makers are continuing to explore the possibilities of stayi…

Bit of a Day! Lin-Manuel Miranda on Making the Hamilton Movie in Three Days & His Next Disney Gig by Lindsey Sullivan

Today's Hamilton headlines don't end with the epic trailer for the Tony-winning hit's revolutionary Disney+ release! Creator and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on Good Morning Ame…

Watch 333 Cats Cast Members Get Jellicle in Tribute to Choreographer Gillian Lynne by Lindsey Sullivan

Jellicles can and jellicles do—even in quarantine. Though COVID-19 has theaters on Broadway and in the West End shut down, 333 cast members from Cats—including the original Broadway and…

August Wilson, Laura Linney & More Stage Luminaries to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Lindsey Sullivan

The Hollywood Walk of Fame's class of 2021 has been revealed! Variety reports that Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning playwright August Wilson will be posthumously honored at next year's induct…

Colton Ryan, Vanessa Williams & More Set for This Week's Stars in the House by Lindsey Sullivan

A slew of stage favorites are set for this week's episodes of Stars in the House, a daily online series from SiriusXM On Broadway personality Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James We…

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Black Lives Matter Leaders Are Working on the Future of ‘Hamilton’ by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

In a new interview, 'Hamilton' scribe Lin-Manuel Miranda expressed his desire to strengthen his efforts to support the Black community.

Broadway Black’s Inaugural Antonyo Award Winners by Broadway Direct

On Juneteenth, Broadway Black premiered the first-ever Antonyo Awards, to celebrate the black theatre community. Nominations were announced on June 9, and winners were chosen by a public vot…

Up Next at the (Virtual) Met: La Traviata, Kathleen Battle and Pavarotti in L’Elisir d’Amore, The Magic Flute by Ryan McPhee

The Metropolitan Opera continues its daily offering of free streams.

‘Ambushing the Void’ by James McAdams by Kirsten Bowen

The inhabitants of ‘Ambushing the Void,’ the debut collection by Philly native James McAdams, search for connection and meaning wherever they can find it, but the tables are always turni…

Watch Hamilton movie trailer ahead of its July 3 premiere on Disney+ by Lorraine Treanor

The film version of the Broadway musical phenom, Hamilton, will premiere on streaming service Disney+ starting July 3. Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda first posted the trailer on his Twi…

Whip Up a Special Ketel One Cocktail to Celebrate Pride by Playbill Staff

Ahead of Playbill’s Pride Spectacular, Ketel One offers refreshing recipes to help those of age sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Mrs. Doubtfire and Waitress Choreographer Lorin Latarro Wants to Answer Your Questions by Logan Culwell-Block

Submit your question now, and you might get to ask it live on Playbill and The Growing Studio's The Broadway Q&A.

Canadian Opera Company calls off fall schedule by Garnet Fraser - Toronto Star

In-person performances not happening until early 2021, though the COC is creating online offerings.

Hot Clip of the Day: Raise KINKY BOOTS' Cyndi Lauper Up! It's Her Birthday!

Happy Birthday Cyndi Lauper! Any opportunity to further highlight the special Thanksgiving Parade ensemble Tony winner Billy Porter wore as Lola while giving his captivating performance, we …

Ken-Matt Martin: ‘Rooting For Everybody Black’ by American Theatre Editors

The Southern-bred director spent his early years breaking down barriers, and he's now intent on joining a movement for change and inclusivity in the theatre.

Waitress Choreographer Lorin Latarro Takes Your Questions Live on The Broadway Q&A by Playbill

Lin-Manuel Miranda Confirms New Disney Animated Movie Set In Colombia by Greg Evans

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Disney Animation are at work on an animated musical set in Colombia, the Hamilton creator teased in an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America today. “I’m actual…

NEW VOICES 2011: I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN by Paper Mill Playhouse

Top ten dramas to enjoy at home

Our pick of the best shows online, from Claire Foy and Matt Smith in Lungs, to an immersive mix between theatre and gaming

LIVELABS: ONE ACTS- WHEN by MCC Theater

12 films to watch this Pride Month

From a ‘90s lesbian heist movie to a documentary about New York’s drag ball scene

Stewart/Whitley's Next Live Panel to Feature Douglas Lyons, L Morgan Lee, and More by Olivia Clement

Five actors from the BIPOC community will also have the opportunity to perform for a panel of industry leaders during the forum.

My Fair Lady and To Kill a Mockingbird Director Bartlett Sher Joins Playbill Live to Answer Your Questions by Logan Culwell-Block

Submit your question now for the Tony winner, and you might get to ask it live on Playbill and The Growing Studio's The Broadway Q&A.

Streaming This Week: Gear Up for Pride With Brave Smiles, '4 Unlikely Lovers,' The Men From the Boys, and More by Ryan McPhee

Check out some theatrical events live streaming June 22–26.

Robert Lindsay, Joanna Lumley, Michael Palin to Take Part in Waiting for Godot Reading

The virtual event will take place on June 28.

August Wilson to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021

Wilson is among the newly announced recipients.

Cats in Quarantine – A tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne by Harry Francis by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Harry Francis has put together an amazing tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne - Cats in Quarantine featuring 333 cast members from productions of musical Cats This post Cats in Qua…

Hamilton Online and In The News. Phase 2 Reopening. Pride Week by Jonathan Mandell

#Stageworthy News of the Week. Hamilton is in the news five years after it opened on stage: Disney released the first trailer of the Hamilton film, which will begin July 3 online at Disney+…

Forgotten plays: No 4 – Bloody Poetry (1984) by Howard Brenton by Michael Billington

This magnificently honest play about the Shelleys and Byron’s summer of sexual experimentation raises difficult questions about the cost of utopian aspirations Howard Brenton’s output is…

UK arts' leading figures join call for green recovery from coronavirus crisis by Fiona Harvey Environment Correspondent

Exclusive: Sir Mark Rylance, Neil Tennant, Brian Eno and head of Tate sign letter to government The chiefs of scores of the UK’s foremost arts and culture organisations have joined the ca…

Show Me A Good Time review – an extraordinary 12-hour theatre marathon by Kate Wyver

HAU, BerlinAnglo-German group Gob Squad take to the streets of Berlin, London and Sheffield with a livestreamed feat of connection At 1.12am, Bastian Trost invites anyone watching from Berli…

Homemakers review – future dreams and present nightmares by Catherine Love

Available online Manchester’s Home stages a lockdown all-nighter exploring students’ dreams, alongside time-capsule plays about spiralling social media horrors and disrupted lives ‘We…

Declan review – stinging tale of loss, loneliness and sexual discovery by Chris Wiegand

Available onlineThe absence of an audience increases the sense of desolation in writer-performer Alistair Hall’s compelling monologue When Jimbo first meets Declan at his Nan’s birthday …

Watch Broadway Husbands Podcast Hosts Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna Join Motivation Monday by Playbill Staff

The weekly fitness series from Joe Rosko and Built From the Stage welcomed the Broadway alums June 22.

“Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” Team Reveals Musical Was Inspired by Popular Superhero “Spider-Man" by Broadway Beat

by Gus Sanchez. @gusdavsanchez. NEW YORK, NY - Producers behind the controversial 2011 musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark revealed today that the product...

ABT Met Memory Featuring Corps de Ballet Dancer Anabel Katsnelson by American Ballet Theatre

The Prince Of Egypt musical extends West End run with tickets now on sale by Hira Desai

Producers of The Prince Of Egypt musical today reopened tickets, now available from Monday 2 November 2020 to Saturday 4 September 2021. Read more! The post The Prince Of Egypt musical exten…

Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More Set for A Capitol Fourth Concert by Lindsey Sullivan

Though PBS' 40th annual A Capitol Fourth concert will not take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that doesn't mean Broadway talents will not …

Click, Boom! Watch the Amazing Trailer for the Hamilton Film by Lindsey Sullivan

The trailer for the Hamilton movie, which features the original Broadway cast, has arrived. The filmed performance had originally been scheduled to hit movie theaters on October 15, 2021. Du…

YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT (dir. David Koepp): Film review by Dan Scully

On a rainy day with nothing better to do, You Should Have Left will prove serviceable enough for non-discerning viewers

Revisit the 2016 Revival of Falsettos on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

BroadwayHD and Lincoln Center will present a free sing-along stream of the production June 25.

Theater Gossip: Will West End Phantom of the Opera Be Replaced With Downsized Version?

Andrew Lloyd Webber has not exactly denied the rumor.

Robert Lindsay, Michael Palin and Joanna Lumley star in new Lockdown Theatre event by Hira Desai

Lockdown Theatre in association with The Royal Theatrical Fund will be presenting a special live virtual table read of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece. Read more here! The post Robert Lindsay,…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Filming Hamilton Was Like Making an Indie Movie by Dan Meyer

The Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner also talked about his upcoming projects on Good Morning America June 21.

OperaVision’s summer gala gives hints of a return to normality

Eight opera houses from across Europe combined forces in this online programme of arias and extracts

The Business Of Virtual Cannes by Artsjournal2

Cannes is online, and so are movie sales, in two digital marketplaces. “Both digital markets were initially conceived as being mainly initiatives to reconnect industry players. Three month…

Podcasts Are The New Frontier For Tales Of Superheroes by Artsjournal2

Is Spotify the new Disney? While film production is paused or barely resumed, the music subscription service has made a deal to be the new home of audio tales of DC superheroes. Perhaps this…

The Adventures of Pericles | Stratford Festival On Film by Stratford Festival

The Adventures of Pericles Live Viewing Party | Stratford Festival On Film by Stratford Festival

August Wilson, Sarah Brightman, Benedict Cumberbatch, More Will Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Andrew Gans

Laura Linney, Jenifer Lewis, Luciano Pavarotti, and Sarah Paulson are also part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2021.

The Prince Of Egypt extends run at Dominion Theatre until 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Prince Of Egypt has re-opened ticket booking at the Dominion Theatre London from November 2020 until September 2021. Book Now! This post The Prince Of Egypt extends run a…

Wait For It! 10 HAMILTON Thrilling Trailer Moments Ahead of July 3rd Disney+ Premiere

Last night on Father's Day, Hamilton, the sensational Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical about our "$10 Founding Father" released its official trailer ahead of its airing on Disney+ July 3r…

"What Power Do You Have?" by Mo Brady

by Olivia Hernandez …

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HAMILTON Film & Reveals He's Writing a New Disney Animated Musical!

Lin-Manuel Miranda was a guest on Good Morning America Monday morning to talk about the release of the Hamilton film on Disney+ this Friday!

Billy Porter, Hugh Jackman, & More to Appear on GLOBAL GOAL: UNITE FOR OUR FUTURE – THE CONCERT

 Hosted by Dwayne Johnson of a?oeThe Titan Games,a?? NBC will air the two-hour special a?oeGlobal Goal: Unite for Our Future a?" The Concerta?? on Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. 

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Gives a Sneak Peek at the Music From His Production of CINDERELLA

Andrew Lloyd Webber has given a sneak peek at what the music is going to sound like in his upcoming production of Cinderella!  

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, June 22- Andrea Burns, Michael Riedel, and More!

Today (June 22) in live streaming: BWW Book Club is back, Andréa Burns guest hosts Stars in the House, and so much more!

BWW Book Club: Read an Excerpt From Michael Riedel's RAZZLE DAZZLE: THE BATTLE FOR BROADWAY - Chapters 7, 8 & 9

BroadwayWorld Book Club is officially off and running! Or should we say, reading! The first BroadwayWorld Book Club selection is Jennifer Ashley Tepper's The Untold Stories of Broadway Volum…

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Annie Golden

Today's episode features stage and screen star Annie Golden! Annie considers herself the illegitimate child of the legitimate theatre, having been discovered on the Bowery fronting a rock ba…

Watch Newly Released Footage From the 2015 Broadway Bares by Olivia Clement

Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque offered a signature twist on 42nd Street.

Watch Now: Hamilton Official Trailer, On Disney+ July 3 by Broadway Direct

Experience the original Broadway Production of Hamilton, streaming exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. The post Watch Now: Hamilton Official Trailer, On Disney+ July 3 appeared first on Broad…

Watch the Original Broadway, London, Revival Tour, and International Casts of Cats Perform in Quarantine by Dan Meyer

Over 300 Jellicles took part in a tribute video to original choreographer Gillian Lynne.

Broadway Catch Up: June 22 - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ariana DeBose, Michael Ball, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out this weekend's highlights from some of yo…

‘Set at a time when suffragettes were regularly making headlines’: JANE CLEGG – Finborough Theatre ★★★★ (Online review) by Michael Davis

While Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is arguably the first and most famous ‘modern’ play about female emancipation from an inequitable marriage, it’s certainly not the only drama to tackle…

WATCH: Moment of Grace releases evocative new teaser trailer by Featured Content

When to touch was to heal. At a time when shaking hands feels like a distant memory, Bren Gosling's play, inspired by a symbolic act of taboo-breaking compassion, has defied its own challeng…

Shuffling Performance Discourse by Patrick Blenkarn, Milton Lim

By Patrick Blenkarn, Milton Lim. Milton Lim and Patrick Blenkarn talk about culturecapital, their arts trading card game that offers a window into the complex relationships a

Inaugural Antonyo Awards Go to Adrienne Warren, Audra McDonald, and More

The honors were presented on June 19.

Watch the Official Trailer for Hamilton on Disney Plus, Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr.

Plus, check inside for a link to subscribe to Disney Plus to watch the full movie.

Kristin Scott Thomas Says That These Days, She’s Longing For Massive Film Productions by Artsjournal2

Working on a socially distant set hasn’t made her exactly content. “How are you going to get hair and makeup done when you can’t get near each other?” – The Observer (UK)

How Spike Lee Movies Saved At Least One Life by Artsjournal2

No matter what a mother says, Spike Lee’s movies might just have more impact. “As I watched the police take the life from Radio Raheem, everything my mother had been trying to tell me wa…

American Museum Of Natural History To Remove Teddy Roosevelt Statue by Artsjournal2

One suspects it might otherwise have been targeted for a less gentle removal. The museum says it’s the statue, not the man, that it objects to, but critics see TR “as an imperialist whos…

When Events (Even Beyond A Pandemic) Overtake Your Book Launch by Artsjournal2

Bakari Sellers’ new book is about race in the United States. Sellers: “When I wrote the book, I thought: This can be the spark to conversations about race. I didn’t know I was going to…

September 11 Memorial Furloughs Or Lays Off Almost 60 Percent Of Its Staff by Artsjournal2

The museum is facing a deficit of $45 million over the next year with the massive loss of ticket revenue – and that’s a big problem: “Earned revenue, mainly museum admissions, covers m…

What’s Changed For LGBTQ Authors In India Since The End To An Anti-Gay Law? by Artsjournal2

Before the virus hit, there was Rainbow Litfest in December. “Drawn by the promise of themes long pushed under the rug — non-normative sexualities in religion and mythology, history and …

Two Men Get Home Sentences After Massive, Decades Long Thefts From Carnegie Library by Artsjournal2

The judge noted that without the pandemic, their sentences would be significantly more severe. “The stolen items included a 1787 first-edition book signed by Thomas Jefferson, a rare copy …

Thousands Of UK Creatives Call For Action Against ‘Systemic Racism’ In British TV And Movies by Artsjournal2

The open letter says, in part, “A direct line can be drawn from the stories and voices that are silenced and ignored, to the discrimination and biases that are pervasive in the entertainme…

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, Mandy Gonzalez, More Will Be Part of PBS' A Capitol Fourth Concert by Andrew Gans

Vanessa Williams and John Stamos will host the July 4 celebration.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, June 22, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Responds to Rumor That West End Production of PHANTOM Will Be Revamped

Andrew Lloyd Webber has responded to a rumor that when The Phantom of the Opera returns to the West End, it will not be the original production, but rather a revamped version.

Quiz: Main Stage Marathon by Christa Skiles

Do you know these International Thespian Festival throwbacks? The post Quiz: Main Stage Marathon appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

[Lockdown] Theatre Direct returns to Insta Live in full force with Olivia Moore kicking off Week 11!

After taking a brief hiatus in solidarity with recent events, LTD's [Lockdown] Theatre Direct is back in full force for a whole new week of theatrical goodies. We all have been starving for …

The Sound of Music Live!, Starring Carrie Underwood, Christian Borle, Audra McDonald, More, to Stream June 26 by Dan Meyer

The Shows Must Go On! series continues with the 2013 live NBC version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.

The Forde Family in Films by Trav S.D.

Today we write of a family that figured in films for a time. The father, Arthur Forde (sometimes billed as Arthur Hanna Ford, 1871-1952) would prove to be the most minor. Originally from Pl…

Summer reading selections of theater-themed books by Deb Miller

New, recent, and soon-to-be-released books on theater-related topics offer a variety of genres for interesting summer reading. From personal recollections to historical fiction to the spotli…

Pride Week 2020 Calendar of Events: LGBTQ Theater, Festivals, Festivities by Jonathan Mandell

Loud, Proud and Virtual: If the 50th anniversary NYC Pride March has been canceled due to COVID-19, this year’s LGBT+ Pride Week events are as varied as the community, from rallies to part…

The 2020 (Might Have Been) Tony Awards: The Nominations: Creative Categories by JK

Last week, you nominated your favorite performances from last season for our 2020 (Might Have Been) Tony Awards. This week, you'll be nominating your favorite creative elements in all the …

Prosecutors Seek Prison Term For Russian Theater Director Accused of Embezzlement

Russian prosecutors are seeking a six-year prison term for theater director Kirill Serebrennikov, who has been accused of embezzling state funds.

A CAPITOL FOURTH Will Be Presented Virtually, Hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams, and Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More!

A Capitol Fourth will present a virtual version of its annual concert, in honor of its 40th anniversary. This year's show is co-hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams. 

The future of the performing arts is digital. Marquee TV has a major head start. by Sarah L. Kaufman

To survive this pandemic and beyond, dance, theater and opera need to get online fast, according to the new streaming platform for the arts.

How To Figure Out ‘Performance For One’ Online by Artsjournal2

Playwright and director Edward Einhorn on adapting his in-person creation for the virtual world: “I have never witnessed the audience member witnessing the performance. Which, I must say, …

Today on Broadway: Monday, June 22, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

First Annual Antonyo Awards, ALW to Test Open Palladium, Arden Develops Drive-Through Theatre Piece “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre…

An Open Letter To The Ballet Community From A Harvard Student by Artsjournal2

Dancer Sara Komatsu says it’s time for massive change in ballet. “If we believe in this art and want it to succeed, we must be willing to open our minds, have honest conversations, and p…

Singing In Groups Is Dangerous Now by Artsjournal2

So here’s how choirs are reinventing themselves. – CBC

Need To Diversify Your Reading? by Artsjournal2

Look to Black Bookstagram for recommendations on everything from history to science fiction to romance. – BuzzFeed

BWW Exclusive: The Adderley School Founder Janet Adderley on What the School Stands For and How They're Coping With the Health Crisis

Janet Adderley, founder of The Adderley School, has penned an article exclusively for BroadwayWorld. She discusses what the school stands for, stars they have taught including Ben Platt and …

Just because: Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor dance on TV in 1959 by Terry Teachout

Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor dance a medley of songs from their films. This clip is an excerpt from Pontiac Star Parade, a TV special that was originally telecast by NBC on November 21,…

Almanac: Dorothy Sayers on tact by Terry Teachout

“Few things are more irritating than to discover, after you have been at great pains to spare a person some painful intelligence, that he has known it all along and is not nearly so mch af…

The Prince of Egypt musical extends West End run, reopens ticket booking

The West End production of The Prince of Egypt, which made its London premiere earlier this year, is set to deliver us from our musical theatre withdrawals caused by the current world situat…

Dance studios get creative with recitals, classes in green phase by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For the first time since mid-March, local dance studios are permitted to reopen for recitals, in-person classes and other activities.

Wake Up With BWW 6/22: HAMILTON Trailer Drops, and More!

Today's top stories: Check out the official trailer for Hamilton on Disney+, and more!

London's THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Reopens Ticket Booking From November 2020

The West End production of THE PRINCE OF EYPGT has reopened ticket booking from 2 November 2020 to 4 September 2021. Audience members can now book tickets for the Stephen Schwartz musical -…

Exclusive: Jessie Mueller Performs 'On My Own' as Part of the Seth Concert Series

Jessie Mueller's performance, as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3pm ET, 7pm GMT. The concert premiered last night.

Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ releases first trailer for Disney Plus launch by Jordan Moreau, Variety

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ releases first trailer for Disney Plus launch

‘We have to do something else indefinitely but keep the keys to the building & look after them’: Royal Lyceum artistic director & playwrig by Dominic Cavendish

The more you think about the invitation to the audience – as you say ‘come, be blocked off behind screens, we will spray you and present shows where actors stand apart, and we will try t…

Virtual West End LIVE Trailer in collaboration with Sky by Official London Theatre

Arts Centre Melbourne postpones welcoming visitors back to venues by Sean McLoughlin

Arts Centre Melbourne keeps ghost lights on for a little longer as it postpones welcoming visitors back to venues. Arts

Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre Goes Virtual In Face Of Pandemic by Takudzwa Chihambakwe

On Thursday, June 4th, Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Zimbabwe showcased the first of many shows as part of their way of responding and navigating the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …

Jason Manford UK Tour 2021 – Like Me tour tickets on sale by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Jason Manford UK Tour 2021 tickets now on sale. The Jason Manford Like Me stand up tour is coming to a theatre near you. Book Now! This post Jason Manford UK Tour 2021 – Li…

Disney Releases Two New Photos From Hamilton Film

Disney Plus will stream the musical beginning July 3.

Art of Fashion: jewellery

Lucia Silvestri reflects on four decades at Bulgari, fashion designers photograph their jewellery and George Easton dreams up jewels for ‘The Crown’

Disney Plus has dropped the trailer for HAMILTON by Sean McLoughlin

  Feast your eyes on the trailer for the international phenomenon Hamilton coming to Disney Plus on July 3. The

Naomi Kawase: the film-maker ready to shoot the Olympics

Japan’s most celebrated female director was due to document the Tokyo 2020 Games. Now she looks to 2021

White Rabbit — Jefferson Airplane’s track was inspired by Miles Davis, Lewis Carroll — and LSD

The song became part of the soundtrack to the Summer of Love

MOVING PEOPLE: Deborah Lohse on the Energy of a Room, Doug Elkins' "Fraulein Maria," and the Time a Drag Show Transformed her Life — Plus, a Special by The Dance Enthusiast

In MOVING PEOPLE: Deborah Lohse on the Energy of a Room, Doug Elkins' "Fraulein Maria," and the Time a Drag Show Transformed her Life — Plus, a Special Appearance by TruDee, "The energy …