THE REAL MACBETH: MAD KING OR A CLEVER EYE TO SOLID POWER? by Robert Shuman

(Edited by Matthew A. McIntosh; this article appeared in Brewminate, 8/27; photo: Royal Opera; via Pam Green.) Macbeth appears to have cleverly positioned Scotland between her more powerful …

Be An #ArtsHero calls for ‘Arts Workers Unite’ on Labor Day by Admin

Be An #ArtsHero, an intersectional grassroots campaign to get the U.S. Senate to pass emergency arts relief, has dedicated Labor Day as a nationwide Day of Action called “Arts Workers Unit…

France to Allow Events Without Social Distancing

Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced that France will begin permitting events up to 5000 people without social distancing.

The emotional power of fashion by Admin

Fashion can make you feel confident. That’s not to say you’ve got to be wearing top designers and be decked out head to toe in the latest trend, or be three steps ahead of the latest tre…

Shooting Wrapped for Hallmark's A ROYAL HOLIDAY Starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, and More

Check out some of the cast of A Royal Holiday, a new Hallmark holiday film starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, and Krystal Joy Brown, in a new photo from the set as they celebrate the…

Eight Trends In Recent Book Cover Art by Artsjournal

These days, book covers are all about nature; they’re festooned with flowers, swirling with birds and littered with leaves. Those aren’t the only trends we’ve noticed, however. Here’…

Is New York Over? by Artsjournal

The city is indeed at a moment of reckoning—not simply because of the pandemic, but because of what it had already become. After the fiscal crisis of 1975, New York and its economy were re…

International Festival of Arts & Ideas – Director of Programming & Community Impact by Artsjournal

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Festival) celebrates and builds community, engages with vital issues, and promotes the arts.

Jason Michael Webb | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

“Alabama Story” Enters Pandemic Age With Streamed Productions, Zoom Readings, Open-Air Concerts by Kenneth Jones

Alabama Story, the six-actor drama cited by The Washington Post for its “national relevance” — trafficking in racial tensions, bullying politicians, persecuted but persistent women, Ci…

Theater J revives a 1910 hit comedy-melodrama by David Siegel

Sit back to indulge in a comedy-melodrama. A streaming Zoom reading of a rediscovered play first produced in 1910. It is a love letter, with sharp edges, to a bygone time. A time of tintype …

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber Gives the WAP Challenge a PHANTOM Twist

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, baron of all social media, took to TikTok today to join the latest viral challenge, the WAP challenge.

In The Long Run Book Review. 15 Longest Running Broadway Plays by New York Theater

In the history of Broadway, twenty-six plays have had runs of more than 1,000 consecutive performances, none before 1918, and none after 1986. Jordan Schildcrout looks at 15 of them in “In…

The Former Judge Who Writes Angry Letters To Journalists by Artsjournal

A little over a year into my tenure at The Chronicle, I’d been initiated. For journalists, receiving an angry handwritten letter about usage from Quentin Kopp is a rite of passage, badge o…

Why Do Writers Get So Little For Movie Rights? by Artsjournal

How realistic is it for writers to get rich from selling adaptation rights? “It’s just not,” says Joanna Nadin, whose YA novel Joe All Alone was adapted into a Bafta-winning 2018 telev…

What’s Lost When Film Festivals Go Virtual by Artsjournal

Festivals can serve as coronations, bestowing status or, even better, controversy. (Almost inevitably, “Joker” took home Venice’s top prize, the Golden Lion.) More valuably, they can c…

“I Didn’t Realize How Much I Missed Applause” by Artsjournal

“For the past several months, I’ve really only heard applause in small, sporadic outbreaks, and it’s only hitting me lately how much I miss the stuff.” – Washington Post

Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Hadestown / MLB Crossover by Hadestown

Join members of the cast of #Hadestown alongside Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault and other MLB superstars, for a Broadway-rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"! ⚾️🎭

A Slim Season for This Year’s Tony Awards as Eligible Shows Announced by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Awards Committee met for the final time to determine elegibility for this season's awards, to be presented digitally in the fall. The post A Slim Season for This Year’s Tony Award…

Wait For Me - Hadestown / MLB Crossover by Hadestown

Last year, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault released a cover of "Wait For Me". So, we teamed up to bring you a #Hadestown and MLB crossover version! Broadway will be back, and until …

Amy Adams Joins Dear Evan Hansen Movie Adaptation by Caitlin Moynihan

Six-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams is set to join the upcoming Dear Evan Hansen movie adaptation. According to Variety, Adams will appear in the starry cast as Cynthia Murphy, a role originate…

Noseda conducts the Music of Leonard Bernstein – NSO/Noseda Fridays, NSO@Home by The Kennedy Center

Old Globe, La Jolla Join San Diego Rep’s ‘We Are Listening’ Series by American Theatre Editors

The Old Globe's Freedome Bradley-Ballentine and La Jolla Playhouse's Jacole Kitchen will co-curate the series alongside San Diego Rep's Ahmed K. Dents.

In the News: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Company in His Dark Materials Season 2 Teaser, a Shakeup at Théâtre du Châtelet, More by Andrew Gans

Plus: All for One presents a new solo show, performed live four times a week.

OYUB: Sounding Russian Docudrama by Jessica Hinds-Bond

Documentary dramas engage the audience with social issues, and in Russia, documentary drama emerged in the late 1990s to bring attention to topics not covered in Russian mainstream news medi…

Ruth Mackenzie hits out at 'brutal' dismissal from Paris’s Châtelet theatre by Kim Willsher In Paris

British artistic director says immediate termination of her contract is ‘inexplicable’ The British arts director Ruth Mackenzie has lost her job at one of France’s most prestigious the…

NY Phil Bandwagon Timelapse by New York Philharmonic

Practice 30 Day 28: Robert Botti, Oboe by New York Philharmonic

David Hallberg Looks Back On His Final Days At The Bolshoi by Artsjournal1

In 2011, Hallberg joined the Bolshoi Ballet as a principal, the first American (and one of the few foreigners) ever to do so. In 2019, he danced what would turn out to be his final performan…

Meet The Musicians Who Are Going To The Scenes Of Tragedies to Play by Artsjournal

“ Twenty volunteer musicians, all Black and Latinx string players from in and around Milwaukee, make up the Black String Triage Ensemble. When a tragedy occurs, they bring their instrument…

Carbonells Agree To Diversity Overhaul; Cancels Eligibility Of Shows Through Year’s End by Bill Hirschman

Strong wide-ranging criticism has prompted the Carbonell Awards to begin systemic changes connected to diversity. It also will not consider upcoming productions through early 2021 due to the…

Amy Adams Joins the Cast of the Dear Evan Hansen Movie by Broadway Direct

It has been announced that Amy Adams will join the cast of the Dear Evan Hansen movie, currently in development. She is slated to play Cynthia Murphy, Connor Murphy’s mother, according to …

Brave New Shakespeare Challenge - What 'Tis To Love | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

The Show Must Go On: How 5 Summer Theatre Festivals Virtually Adapted to the Shutdown by Dan Meyer

Organizers share how technology, local resources, and a love of the audience drove them to success.

Livestreaming a reading of Strange Fruit, Part II by Jon Bastian

By . LA Writers Center presents a reading of Strange Fruit: Part II by Jon Bastian as a part of their "Breathe" online play reading series livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-pr…

Tony Award Eligibility for My Name Is Lucy Barton, A Soldier's Play, Grand Horizons

The final set of eligibility decisions has been released.

Amy Adams Will Join the Cast of Upcoming Dear Evan Hansen Film

Adams joins the previously announced Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Colton Ryan, and Nik Dodani.

Why Won’t Publishers Fact-Check Their Nonfiction Books? by Artsjournal1

“Without widespread consumer awareness that most books are not fact checked, or about which imprints publish which books, there’s no real reason for publishers to care about fact checkin…

What Ancient Statues Tell Us About Universal Facial Expressions by Artsjournal

Previous research on universal facial expressions has centered largely on similar responses by people from different modern communities. These studies seems to suggest that individuals acros…

The Disability Scorecard: Are You Doing a Panel, or Actually Doing Something? by American Theatre Editors

Want to make disabled artists and audiences more than symbols or afterthoughts? Here's the minimum you can do (and you really should do more than the minimum).

Asolo Rep Announces Updated 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Florida theatre's productions of 'Billy Elliot' and 'Three Musketeers' have been postponed and canceled, respectively.

Shaina Taub & More Announced for This Week's Stars in the House by Caitlin Moynihan

Another lineup of theater peeps is 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 Jam…

PMJ Pop-Up: All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor (Cover) ft. Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, & More by Postmodernjukebox

Download & Stream: https://smarturl.it/essentials2?IQid=yt Watch without Pop-ups: https://youtu.be/aLnZ1NQm2uk Experience PMJ Live: https://pmjlive.com?IQid=yt Shop PMJ Music/Merch: https:/…

Review: Chloroform, Lies and Racism Fire Up ‘The Jacksonian’ by Ben Brantley

This streamed reading of Beth Henley’s slice of Southern noir offers scorching portraits of bad faith from Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Bill Pullman.

A First Look at Ralph Fiennes in Bridge Theatre’s Reopening Production, Beat the Devil by Marc J. Franklin

The monologue play, directed by Nicholas Hytner, kicked off 12 solo plays staged at the London theatre while maintaining social distance.

Architects to AIA: WTF? by Deanna Isaacs

But the AIA board stays mum on the reasons for exec’s abrupt exit. The brief missive that appeared on the AIA Chicago website August 13 was mystifying. Posted …

2020 Tony Awards: Which 18 plays and musicals are eligible for the autumn ceremony? by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on Thursday for the third and final time to discuss eligibility of the 74th Annual Tony Awards. They discussed all of the plays and musicals that…

Obie Awards 2020: Mikhail Fiksel Acceptance Speech by American Theatre Wing

Was Last Summer’s ‘South Pacific’ At The Aspen Festival Racist? by Artsjournal1

A number of students playing in it thought so — and they felt dismissed, stonewalled, and sometimes threatened when they brought their concerns to festival management. (One student, not lo…

Powell’s Books Says It Will Stop Selling Through Amazon by Artsjournal

“For too long, we have watched the detrimental impact of Amazon’s business on our communities and the independent bookselling world,” Powell wrote. “We understand that in many commun…

Should Critics Be Reviewing Movies Showing In Theaters While COVID Is Still Rampant? by Artsjournal1

Richard Lawson: “If the reason for my hesitancy to go to a restaurant or, when New York theaters are open, go see a movie is safety, then is it a bit, I don’t know, morally compromised t…

As Movie Theatres Reopen, Audiences Weigh The Safety Calculation by Artsjournal

As high-profile titles like Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic “Tenet” and “The New Mutants” gear up to hit the big screen, marking the first major films to open since theaters were f…

Amy Adams Joins Dear Evan Hansen Movie by Ryan McPhee

The Oscar nominee will play Cynthia Murphy in the Universal project.

People You Should Know . . . Stephanie Streisand by Zack Calhoon

Stephanie Streisand is a Los Angeles based writer born and raised on Long Island, NY. She is an accomplished writer who has written and performed sketch comedy at UCB Theater, Magnet Theater…

Odds & Ends: See Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Trailer for Season Two of His Dark Materials & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Watch the Action-Packed Trailer for His Dark Materials Season two of His Dark Materials is slated to drop on HBO this Novem…

Director of a Storied Paris Theater Is Fired by Alex Marshall

After Ruth Mackenzie was accused of bullying employees, the Théâtre du Châtelet said she would no longer lead the prestigious venue.

Young Playwrights’ Theater names first Young Playwrights in Progress by News Desk

Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) has announced that Savannah Miller and Adanna Paul are its first two participants in the 2020-2021 Young Playwrights in Progress (YPIP) new play developmen…

AMC: curtain call

Investors should not expect movie-goers to trek back en masse to indoor venues

‘Legendary: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom’ at the BlackStar Film Festival by Hanae Mason

‘Legendary: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom,’ screened as part of this year’s BlackStar Film Festival, goes behind the fashion, flair, glitz, and glamor to elevate a vital origin story. Ha…

Hilary Swank leads a mission to Mars in Netflix space drama Away

The streaming service has spared no expense, but this ambitious series is let down by a laboured script

Maisie Williams is on the hunt for revenge in Sky’s Two Weeks to Live

The Game of Thrones star plays a young misfit searching for her father’s killer in the comedy-thriller

Stylish Senegalese crime series Sakho and Mangane comes to All 4

The French-language show follows two mismatched detectives who must solve a case shrouded in the supernatural

Watch Olivier Winner Amber Riley Perform a Heartfelt Tribute to Glee Co-Star Naya Rivera by Lindsey Sullivan

Amber Riley took the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform a moving tribute for her Glee co-star Naya Rivera, who died at the age of 33 in a drowning in accident while boating with her fo…

Tonys Administration Committee Announces Final Eligibility Rulings for 2019-2020 Season by Lindsey Sullivan

The Tony Awards administration committee met on August 27 for the final time to confirm the eligibility status of three Broadway productions for the 2020 Tony Awards. As previously reported,…

Career Advocacy & Personal Manifestos | Working in Theatre by Center Theatre Group

Scenes from the Vault—"Soft Power" by Center Theatre Group

Tony Awards committee determines eligibility for final three shows of the season by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Administration Committee met for the final time Thursday to discuss eligible productions for the virtual Tony Awards this fall.  There will be 18 productions from the 2019-2020 sea…

Tony Awards Committee Deems Eighteen Broadway Productions Eligible For 2020 Nominations by Greg Evans

Eighteen Broadway productions will be eligible for this year’s Tony Awards competition, an awards committee confirmed today. The figure is significantly lower than last year’s pre-pandem…

Tony Awards Confirm Eligible Shows for Shortened 2019-2020 Season, Announce Additional Rulings by Ryan McPhee

In lieu of an in-person ceremony, this year’s event will take place virtually.

Vietgone Playwright Qui Nguyen to Co-write New Disney Animated Film

Raya and the Last Dragon, starring Kelly Marie Tran, will be released in March.

All For One Theater to Present World Premiere of New Play Jack Was Kind Via Zoom

The drama is written and performed by Tracy Thorne.

Helder Guimarães's The Present to Conclude in October With Global Streaming Event

Tickets for the acclaimed Geffen Playhouse virtual production will be available worldwide.

Start Your Weekend With Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom/WAP TikTok Remix

You didn't know you needed to see this.

Stars in the House Welcomes Shaina Taub, Johnny Butler, and Peter Shane August 28 by Andrew Gans

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

Stars in the House Welcomes Shaina Taub, Johnny Butler, Peter Shane, and Taylor Iman Jones August 28 by Andrew Gans

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

The Broadway League Releases Updated Statement on Equity and Inclusion

The Broadway League has a longstanding commitment to equality and establishing a truly inclusive theatre community. This commitment has involved ambitious efforts around workforce and audien…

VIDEO: Quentin Garzón and Jonah Ho'okano Perform 'I Don't Remember You/Sometimes A Day Goes By'

Quentin Garzón and Jonah Ho'okano virtually performed 'I Don't Remember You/Sometimes A Day Goes By' from And The World Goes Round, featuring music By John Kander and Lyrics by Fred Ebb.

Top 10 Tunes with Jackie Burns

WICKED Star Jackie Burns shares with us her 'Bangers' playlist!

John Krause Joins Jasmine Forsberg and Josh Walker for Broadway Buskers Summer Concert Series

John Krause (Hadestown, Wicked, Rock of Ages) will join Broadway Buskers in the series' next concert on Tuesday, September 1. The program will also feature performances by Jasmine Forsberg (…

Bill Arnett, Dead At 81, Brought Unknown Southern Black Artists To The World’s Attention by Artsjournal1

Among the artists whose works he bought, exhibited, and donated to museums (and to some of whom he paid regular stipends) were Thornton Dial Sr., Lonnie Holley, Bessie Harvey, Mose Tolliver,…

The Nonprofit That Sends Books To Young Prisoners — And Pushes To Abolish Prisons by Artsjournal1

“We do not think we should exist, because we do not believe prisons should exist,” says a member of Liberation Library, founded in 2015 in Chicago and serving incarcerated young people i…

Applause Is The Crucial Thing We Lack In Performances Without An Audience by Artsjournal1

“So reflexive is applause, it can be easy to forget how powerful it is, what makes it important enough to fake” in performances and sports events without live audiences. “Applause is a…

Photo Flash: See Ralph Fiennes in Bridge Theatre's BEAT THE DEVIL

Ralph Fiennes makes his Bridge Theatre debut performing David Hare’s monologue Beat the Devil, a new play written as a response to the author’s experience of contracting coronavirus. Nic…

Hot Clip of the Day: Norbert Leo Butz & Raúl Esparza Take On Cathy & Jamie in The Last 5 Years Tune

The lineup for MCC Theater's virtual Miscast20 is turning out to be fantastic and they haven't even announced everyone yet! Let's look at

Christina Aguilera Revisits the Mulan Song 'Reflection' Ahead of the Live-Action Movie Release by Lindsey Sullivan

Fans who were surprised to learn that the upcoming live-action Mulan film would not be a musical like the original animated film are in for a treat. Christina Aguilera, who sang "Reflection"…

Laverne Cox, Anna Deavere Smith, More Join Jessye Norman Tribute by Ryan McPhee

The September 15 event honoring the late soprano will feature such artists as J'Nai Bridges and Harolyn Blackwell.

Scottish ballet school closes after allegations of sexual misconduct by Libby Brooks Scotland Correspondent

Prestigious Ballet West ceases operations following claims against former vice-principal One of Scotland’s most prestigious ballet schools has closed after allegations of sexual misconduct…

Zoom Back to School in Style with These Virtual Broadway Backgrounds!

Heading back to school online? Call into your Zoom in style with these Broadway-themed backgrounds from your favorite shows!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, August 28- with Sierra Boggess, Linda Lavin, and More!

Today (August 28) in live streaming: Sierra Boggess visits Backstage Live, Virtual Halston welcomes Linda Lavin, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Christina Aguilera's Music Video for Live Action MULAN

Multi-platinum and global award-winning superstar singer/songwriter Christina Aguilera performs the newly-recorded 'Reflection' in the music video directed by Mulan feature director Niki C…

Major Broadway Theater Operator Sues Insurers For Coronavirus Payments by Artsjournal1

“Jujamcyn Theaters, the operator of five Broadway houses, has sued its insurers for denying it millions of dollars that the theater company says it deserves as payment for the losses suffe…

Bolsonaro Gov’t Is Dismantling South America’s Largest Film And TV Archive by Artsjournal1

The Cinemateca Brasileira in São Paulo houses more than 250,000 rolls of film and employed some of the continent’s best film-restoration technicians. Over the 19 months since Bolsonaro ab…

What Came Out Of The First-Ever ‘Opera Hack’? This by Artsjournal1

“Just over a year ago, San Diego Opera gathered 40 opera industry artists and cutting-edge technology designers from around the country for a first-of-its-kind Opera Hack weekend, with the…

Old Dutch Master Painting Stolen For Third Time In 32 Years by Artsjournal1

Frans Hals’s Two Laughing Boys with a Mug of Beer (1626) was taken by robbers from a small museum south of Utrecht in 1988 and was not recovered for three years; it was pilfered again in 2…

Lauren Patten Will Perform Live Streamed Concert From Rockwood Music Hall by Dan Meyer

The Jagged Little Pill star takes the stage in New York City.

‘Superb & enjoyable musical treat’: GODSPELL THE CONCERT (Online review) by Louise Penn

The marvellous Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester has co-produced Godspell The Concert with Ginger Quiff Media.

First look: Ralph Fiennes’ Bridge Theatre debut in David Hare’s monologue Beat the Devil by Hira Desai

We've got the first look of production images of the Bridge Theatre's Beat The Devil monologue starring Ralph Fiennes. Check them out! The post First look: Ralph Fiennes’ Bridge Theatre de…

Watch Christina Aguilera's New Version of "Reflection" From Mulan

Aguilera records a new version of her hit single for the live-action film.

Aaron Roman Weiner Named New Artistic Director of LAByrinth Theater Company by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway theatre company has also released a new PSA, titled A Brief History of White Supremacy.

The Corona Monologues by Anita Martin

Thespian troupe performs virtual documentary theatre project The post The Corona Monologues appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, August 28, 2020 by Susan Grace

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#FitFriday: Improve Your Arabesque and Turning with One Fitness Exercise by Built For The Stage by Playbill

Watch Amber Riley Pay Tribute to Naya Rivera With 'A Moment' by Dan Meyer

The Olivier winner and Glee alum performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Get College Theatre Audition Tips From University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Ball State University August 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Faculty from the two theatre programs will take your questions during the live interview.

Get College Theatre Audition Tips From University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Webster University August 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Faculty from the two theatre programs will take your questions during the live interview.

"Change the world with your words" (Giancarlo Esposito) by Atlantic Theater

Sam Levene: The Original Nathan Detroit by Trav S.D.

Sam Levene is an important guy to know about. He acted constantly on Broadway, in films, radio, and television throughout much of the 20th century. The reason you may not have heard of him i…

NEWS: Arts Council awards £2 million to the Theatre Artists Fund & Help Musicians by Press Releases

The Arts Council has announced that £2 million has been awarded to the Theatre Artists Fund and Help Musicians’ Financial Hardship Funding programme.

Broadway's Michael Campayno returns home to teach acting to students by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From middle school to college, theater enthusiasts are specializing in prep classes.

Today on Broadway: Friday, August 28, 2020 by Matt Tamanini

‘New’ ‘West Wing’ Episode Coming to HBO Max, ¡VIVA Broadway! Concert Announces Performers, Variety’s Broadway to Watch 2020 “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Frid…

Broadway Games: More Trivial Pursuit: Broadway Edition by JK

A few weeks ago, we tried out some Trivial Pursuit: Broadway Edition. The feedback was awesome, and we got several requests to play some more. Your wish is our command! Enjoy! How many we…

Love talk by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review webcasts of Bucks County Playhouse’s Zoom reading of Dear Liar and a staged performance by Florida Repertory Theatre of Twelfth Night. Here’s an…

Beyond Hitchcock by Terry Teachout

In my latest Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column, I discuss the many film scores that Bernard Herrmann wrote for directors other than Alfred Hitchcock. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  …

Arts workers, works of art by Terry Teachout

A new episode of Three on the Aisle, the podcast in which Peter Marks, Elisabeth Vincentelli, and I talk about theater in America, is now available on line for listening or downloading. He…

Replay: Eddie “Rochester” Anderson appears on What’s My Line? by Terry Teachout

Eddie “Rochester” Anderson appears as the mystery guest on What’s My Line? John Daly is the host and the panelists are Hal Block, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, and Dorothy Kilgallen. …

Almanac: Thomas Merton on virtue by Terry Teachout

“Everybody makes fun of virtue, which by now has, as its primary meaning, an affection of prudery practiced by hypocrites and the impotent.” Thomas Merton, The Seven Storey Mountain  Co…

Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice – Him and Me Tour 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Him and Me Tour 2021 will see Strictly Come Dancing Professionals Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice join forces for their first tour ever. This post Anton Du Beke and Gi…

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Amy Dolan by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out more about their stories and how the pandemic has affected them. The post How the Theatre Artists Fund has help…

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Loussin-Torah Pilikian by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out how the pandemic has affected them and to why they applied for the grant. The post How the Theatre Artists Fund…

Where to find stylish looking speakers

Jukeboxes scream ‘man cave’, gramophones can look elegant — but are they right for the home?

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext?: The Rise Up — an impressively executed project

The Turkish-American composer has created an exquisite jazz orchestral showcase with Middle Eastern cadences

‘A charming musical monologue’: HOLLOW – The Space UK (Online review) by Violet Mackintosh

If you are wondering what a ‘musical monologue’ is – look no further. Hollow is a charming twenty-minute musical journey.

Snapshot: ‘Views of the Alps’ by Hans Peter Jost

The mountains captured by the Swiss photographer in 2019 are a far cry from the ‘snowy peaks with hues of rose’

Afel Bocoum: Lindé — Malian pop with a stellar supporting cast

Jaunty reggae and soukous guitars fuel the musician’s fourth album under his own name

Francesco Piemontesi: Mozart Piano Concertos Nos 19 & 27 — always expressively alert

The young Italian pianist pairs the cheerful with the more reflective in an enjoyable album

Katy Perry: Smile — a solid, high-gloss pop album

The American singer’s sixth album is rich in empowerment platitudes but undeniably hooky

Angel Olsen: Whole New Mess — pared back but muddled

The stripped-down songs are intriguing but the vocal reverb on many tracks eventually becomes tiring

Kelly Lee Owens’ Inner Song balances rhythmic power and feeling

The Welsh musician’s textured second album displays an acute grasp of musical dynamics

7 Things to Do This Weekend

How can you get your cultural fix when many arts institutions remain closed? Our writers offer suggestions for what to listen to and watch as well as view in person (museums are reopening!).

Madame d’Ora, forgotten photographer of prewar Europe’s celebrities

After the war, she turned her lens from the glamour of artists to the brutality of the slaughterhouse

On the Couch with Helen Tzouganatos by Arts Review

Who is Helen Tzouganatos? A gluten free cookbook author, television presenter, sometimes blogger, coeliac, chocolate lover and mum of three kids. What would you do differently from what you …

A celebration of narratives at the 2020 SWELL Sculpture Festival by Arts Review

A celebration of narratives and stories spoken through artworks produced by local, national and international artists, the annual SWELL Sculpture Festival will be set amongst the natural lan…

Top 10 West End shows in 2021 you should be excited about

Help keep the stage alive and ensure theatre gets back on its feet by booking tickets to see some truly exciting new shows and revivals next year! 2021 has a lot to make up for in lost time …

The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story by Arts Review

Renowned international speakers, Sandi and Christopher Phoenix, have released their first book The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story that takes readers on a journey through their Phoenix Cup…

Inspired Dance Film Fest Australia shines focus on Australian Youth in Australia’s Newest Dance on Film Festival for Schools by Gabi Bergman

In the 6 months since Inspired Dance Film Fest Australia (IDFFA) opened online submissions, the inaugural festival has already received

Flashback Friday: Be More Chill: The Upgrade Episode Five: "And All That Followed"

Look back on our five-part documentary series about the making of the Joe Iconis-Joe Tracz musical.

Finally: Arts Organizations Have Some Fun by Artsjournal1

One of the primary benefits of this pandemic is that artists and arts organizations were all forced to experiment – even though they didn’t feel ready. This wide-spread spirit of experim…

Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal: September 2020 by Broadway.com

We talk to Tony nominee Sarah Stiles about her new EP, visit with the cast and creatives behind Diana, and catch up with Hadestown creators Anäis Mitchell and Rachel Chauvkin, Plus, get to …

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Watch the September Episode of Broadway Profiles, Featuring Stars of Hadestown, Diana, Mean Girls & More by Broadway.com

Before it airs nationwide next month, we're offering a sneak peek at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles! Hosted by PIX11's Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com…

Odds & Ends: Mj Rodriguez, Wendell Pierce Among Stars Set for HBO's Between the World and Me by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Stage Names Tapped for HBO Special Between the World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me was originally ada…

BroadwayHD to Debut ‘Happy Birthday Doug’ by Matthew Wexler

Producer Michael Urie presents Drew Droege's one-man show, "Happy Birthday Doug," a wild hour-long celebration of modern gay culture with tons of wine.  The post BroadwayHD to Debut ‘Happ…

Justine Simons on how London’s creative sector can bounce back

The city’s deputy mayor for culture and creative industries says the arts need strategic support to recover from the Covid crisis

Local Actress Throws Agent Shower to Celebrate Getting Signed by Broadway Beat

by Roxy Arecco. @roxyarecco. LOS ANGELES - 22-year-old actress Michelle Yates, who recently signed with CAA after an entire month of cold...