Car Park Panto UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Get into the festive spirit at a friendly socially distanced Christmas performance as the Car Park Panto UK Tour 2020 comes to an outdoor venue near you. This post Car Park P…

Robin Boyd: Late Works

Robin Boyd: Late Works unveils the urban and public architectural projects designed by one of Australia’s most iconic mid-century modernists, in the final decade before his untimely death …

Historic Ned Kelly Trials to bring visitors to Beechworth

Modern technology will bring the past to life, recreating the historic courthouse trials of Ned Kelly and his family while increasing tourism in Beechworth thanks to support from the Victori…

TOM ANDERSEN-ONCE MORE WITH FEELING (Original Song) by Tom Andersen

Originally written for the musical, "Simply Sinclair" with my pal, James Followell. I've always loved country music and James is from Oklahoma, so it was a fun song to work on. A throwback t…

Photos: First Look at Idina Menzel and Camila Cabello in CINDERELLA

Get a first look at Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel and pop star Camila Cabello in the latest film adaptation of Cinderella!

Lea Salonga, FIDDLER Doc, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Announced for Great Performances Fall Lineup

The PBS series Great Performances has announced the lineup for its fourth annual Broadwaya??s Best November series. 

IMAGINARIA to illuminate post-COVID Melbourne

In a Melbourne-first, future play experience, IMAGINARIA will open at The District Docklands from Thursday 26 November, combining light, sound, sculpture and scent to amaze people of all age…

Actors’ Equity Calls For Review Of “Deeply Frustrating” Health Fund Eligibility Proposal by David Robb

UPDATED with statement from fund’s trustees: Actors’ Equity is calling on union trustees of the Equity-League Health Fund to withdraw their support from a plan that will make it more dif…

Music Between Cultures: The Sounds of Jewish America by The Kennedy Center

SMI Chamber: Vaughan Williams Piano Quintet in C minor by The Kennedy Center

bwwevents by BroadwayWorld

Next on Stage: Dance I High School Edition- Week #4 by BroadwayWorld

Unemployed Stage Actors to Face New Health Insurance Hurdle by Michael Paulson

The fund that covers thousands of performers will require that they work more weeks per year to qualify.

THE BOYS ARE BACK by Joe Dziemianowicz

Flaws and all, the Netflix film revival offers food for thought on love, sex and friendship.

TWO RIVER RISING: Romeo and Juliet by Two River Theater

New Equity health plan will require more work weeks for coverage by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity members will need to work more weeks to qualify for health insurance coverage in 2021.  In a new plan unveiled Thursday by the Equity-League Health Fund, members will need …

Craft Alliance unveils new space with artists-in-residence exhibition by Benjamin Simon | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jeff Hornung, Erin King and Whitney White will showcase work in a virtual ceremony before center's public opening at new Maker District.

Carving pumpkins, low-risk; trick-or treating, high-risk. So St. Louis wants people to plan for safe Halloween by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Their recommendations, which echo CDC ones, emphasize smaller groups, virtual or home celebrations and distant candy-giving.

#ArtsHero Launches Campaign to Get Kids and Teens Involved With Civic Engagement by Dan Meyer

A new letter writing campaign will urge U.S. Congress to pass the DAWN Act.

Laura Benanti, Annaleigh Ashford, Nikki M. James and More Join DANCING FOR DEMOCRACY Virtual Fundraiser

Mondays for Biden has announced more special guests for its interactive virtual fundraising event 'Dancing For Democracy' on Monday October 5th at 9:00pm EST.

Noah Galvin Joins THE GOOD DOCTOR Season Four

'Dear Evan Hansen' star Noah Galvin has joined the cast of the upcoming season of 'The Good Doctor,' alongside Summer Brown, Bria Samoné Henderson (Mrs. America) and Brian Marc (The Kill …

Kerrigan & Lowdermilk Announce the Release Of the Digital Rights to Produce THE MAD ONES

Writing team, Kait Kerrigan (she/her) & Brian Lowdermilk (they/them or she/her) have announced the immediate release of the digital rights to produce their cult-hit musical THE MAD ONES …

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Porter, Rita Moreno & More Will Participate in HFPA Philanthropy Event

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is excited to announce the second wave of actors, artists, and activists participating in the “HFPA Philanthropy: Empowering the Next Genera…

Aaron Tveit, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose Set for Musical Series Starring Cecily Strong

Keegan-Michael Key and Alan Cumming are also among the starry cast.

Great Performances ‘Broadway’s Best’ PBS Lineup To Include Lea Salonga Concert Film World Premiere by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Great Performances has set its fourth annual “Broadway’s Best” November line-up on PBS, including the world premiere of Lea Salonga in Concert featuring the Tony Award-winne…

DCPAMemories - Sweeney Todd by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

DESIGNING A LOOK w/ Montana Levi Blanco & Cookie Jordan by New York Theatre Workshop

New Musical in Development by Sandi Durell

Like Water For Chocolate, (“Como Agua Para Chocolate”) one of the most read, talked about novels of the late 20th C, Laura Esquivel 1989 masterpiece, is being developed for the stage as …

In the News: Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Sara Bareilles in Girls5eva, The Inheritance's Matthew López Signs Amazon Deal, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, watch Jai’Len Josey sing “Sign My Name” from the musical adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees.

Watch Now: “All I Really Want” Democracy Remix from Jagged Little Pill by Broadway Direct

All we really want is some justice. Donate today to the Center for Popular Democracy to help create real and lasting change for immigrants, working families, and communities of color. From A…

Tony Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry Joins Tina Fey Comedy Series Girls5eva by Lindsey Sullivan

Werk! As previously reported, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and Tina Fey are teaming up for the comedy series Girls5eva. Bareilles stars in the show, which is about a former girl group th…

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Announces Record-Breaking $18.1 Million in Grants in Fiscal Year 2020 by Andrew Gans

The organization has provided relief to those in the industry facing economic hardship during the pandemic.

Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana DeBose, Aaron Tveit, More Stage Favorites Join Brigadoon Parody From Apple TV+ by Ryan McPhee

Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key play a traveling couple who encounter a magical land in the musical comedy.

White Actors and Directors Still Dominate Broadway Stages, Report Finds by Sarah Bahr

And just 20 percent of shows on New York stages were written by people of color in the 2017-18 season, a report says.

Quiz: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by Christa Skiles

Test your knowledge of Hispanic and Latinx stars The post Quiz: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Grants Record $18.1M During Fiscal Pandemic Year by Greg Evans

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS provided a record $18.1 million in grants to a pandemic-slammed industry during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, the most ever awarded in the orga…

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (94) by Robert Shuman

From the moment of the appearance of if the actor passes from the plane of actual reality into the plane of another life, created and imagined by himself. Believing in this life, the actor c…

Coronavirus in N.J.: What’s reopening, what concerts, festivals and shows are rescheduled, canceled by Patrick O'shea

George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick has shifted its spring performances of “A Walk on the Moon” to next season. Contact 732-246-7717 or georgestplayhouse.org.

"I Booked It!" Exclaims Man Caught Making Unprompted Racist Remarks in "Borat" Sequel by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. LOS ANGELES - Local actor Ben DeMaine flooded his social media today with hashtags such as "#bookedandblesse...

October 2020 Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

Below is the day-by-day calendar of “theater openings”* in October 2020. During this seventh full month when “theater” mostly means “online,” Audra McDonald and Hillary Clinton a…

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' Virtual Season Will Feature Victoria Clark, Robert Cuccioli, More by Andrew Gans

The company has postponed live performances until the 2021–2022 season.

Don’t Miss: ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Matthew Wexler

To celebrate National Latinx Heritage Month, Playbill and The Broadway League present a digital concert celebration "¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices." The post Don’t Miss: ¡Viva Broadw…

Allen O’Reilly, Director of Education & Community Outreach, Bay Street Theater, October 1, 2020 by Barry Gordin

Tina's Daniel J. Watts on Learning to Slow Down and How Broadway Is Like the NBA by Broadway.com

Living near the theater district during the Broadway shutdown, photographer and performer Matthew Stocke has been haunted walking past the empty palaces sitting in repose, waiting for the li…

Here's a First Look at Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman & More in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by Lindsey Sullivan

Fresh off of releasing a premiere date for the film adaptation of August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Netflix has released stunning shots from the movie. Ma Rainey's Black Botto…

AAPAC Report Reveals Larger Pattern of Inequities in NY Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The report shows that white actors, directors, and writers were overrepresented on Broadway and on nonprofit stages.

The Late Great Howell Binkley by JK

Chances are pretty good that if you've been to a Broadway show over the past three decades, you've had the privilege of seeing the work of Howell Binkley. You may not have even known you did…

Flamboyant drag on a laptop? It cramps cabaret's style by Brian Logan

Britain’s Got Talent star Myra Dubois turns agony aunt in a show that might raise the roof in a theatre – but not online Myra Dubois was a staple of the cabaret scene for years before Si…

Indian dance classes on Zoom lifted the heaviness I’d been carrying by Sejal Shah

During the pandemic, I rediscovered my childhood dance teacher – and stepped into a healing Wednesday night ritual In February, I learned that musician Kedaar Kumar, son of my long-ago In…

Mixing It UP w/RuthieAnn Miles, AAPAC, & Lulu Wang is right, oh myyyyy by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess has warned you that she is back, so really, you have no one to blame but Republicans – if they had not inadequately prepared for this pandemic, and then LIED to us – t…

Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theater to Spearhead Black Theatre Aid Program by Dan Meyer

The "The Black Seed" initiative is kickstarted by a $5 million gift from the Mellon Foundation.

Brooklyn’s Billie Holiday Theater to Spearhead Black Theatre Strategic Initiative by Dan Meyer

The "The Black Seed" initiative is kickstarted by a $5 million gift from the Mellon Foundation.

Review: Antony and Cleopatra, Theatro Technis by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Antony and Cleopatra, Theatro Technis3.0Overall ScoreThe love story of Mark Antony and Cleopatra is one that has endured as a romance of epic proportions. After all, their illicit af…

AAPAC's Annual Diversity Report Examines Who Gets to Tell BIPOC Narratives, How BIPOC Artists Are Paid, More by Ryan McPhee

Looking at works on Broadway and at major Off-Broadway companies, 38.5 percent of roles were filled by non-white performers, indicating limited progress.

Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz, George Salazar, More Will Star in Streaming Concert Premiere of Sticks & Stones by Andrew Gans

The stream will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Born This Way Foundation.

An anti-racism conference is to be held for UK’s theatre and dance sectors. by Jess Young

Presented by Inc Arts in partnership with Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre, ‘Speak – Listen – Reset – Heal’ will be a fully accessible online series, taking place on…

Renée Fleming and Vanessa Williams - "What the World Needs Now" | An "On Stage" Exclusive! by The Kennedy Center

Next on Stage: Dance Edition - High School Week 4 Trailer by BroadwayWorld

Nikki M. James, Arielle Jacobs, Mauricio Martinez, More Will Be Part of New York Theatre Barn’s New Musicals Streams by Andrew Gans

Excerpts from new musicals and conversations with the writers are featured in the free weekly live streams.

Art + Theater: “PAPRIKA”; Express reading by ArtsATL Staff

The exhibit Patricia Villafañe: PAPRIKA opens Friday at Poem 88 with a... The post Art + Theater: “PAPRIKA”; Express reading appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Like Water for Chocolate Coming to the Stage as a New Musical

The adaptation of Laura Esquivel's classic novel of magic realism will feature music by the Grammy-winning band La Santa Cecilia.

On the Tom Boslification of These United States by Trav S.D.

October 1 is the natal day of the late Tom Bosley (1927-2010) and we’re just a couple of weeks shy of the 10th anniversary of his death, and we’ve dropped his name here on Travalanche ab…

…And Also Mac Davis by Trav S.D.

It’s just so weird and uncanny that Mac Davis died on the same day as Helen Reddy — they were both the same age, they came to fame at the same time, they both had similar careers (encomp…

Tomorrow: Two Great Ways to Celebrate Groucho’s Birthday by Trav S.D.

Almost as if I KNEW I would be cooped up in my house for a year, just about a year ago I stretched my legs a bit and traveled to San Francisco and environs and western New York and some othe…

A First Look at Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman by Playbill Staff

The screen adaptation of the August Wilson play is set to premiere on Netflix December 18.

Film Adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Starring Viola Davis, Sets Netflix Premiere Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Netflix has announced the premiere date for its starry screen adaptation of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. The film will be available beginning on December 18. As previously ann…

Hear from The Boys in the Band Creator Mart Crowley & the Film's Starry Cast in New Featurette by Lindsey Sullivan

Netflix's The Boys in the Band premiered on September 30.  And there's a bonus featurette you won't want to miss! As previously announced, The Boys in the Band: Something Personal features …

Stage Adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate, Featuring Music by La Santa Cecilia, in the Works by Caitlin Moynihan

Laura Esquivel's 1989 best-selling novel Like Water for Chocolate (Como Agua Para Chocolate) is being adapted for the stage. Featuring original music by the Grammy Award-winning Latin group…

See Daphne Rubin-Vega, Danielle Brooks & More in the Trailer for Social Distance by Lindsey Sullivan

The trailer for Netflix's corona-centric Social Distance, an eight-episode anthology series, has arrived. Produced remotely and set during the first few months of the COVID-19 crisis, the ca…

See The Music Man Star Hugh Jackman In Nothing But Boots and a Smile by Broadway.com

Broadway audiences are eagerly waiting to catch Tony winner Hugh Jackman as Harold Hill in the upcoming revival of The Music Man, but in the meantime, they can see—well, a whole lot of him…

Stars in the House Reunites Original Sweeney Todd Stars Len Cariou, Victor Garber, Sarah Rice, and Ken Jennings October 1 by Andrew Gans

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

Thinking Shakespeare Live: Sonnets! Finale - teaser trailer by The Old Globe

Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz and More Star in Online Concert of New Musical STICKS & STONES Premiering October 16th

The online concert premiere of the new musical Sticks & Stones will feature a star-studded cast including Audra McDonald, Javier Muñoz and George Salazar when it premieres Friday, Octob…

AAPAC Releases THE VISIBILITY REPORT: RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON NEW YORK CITY STAGES for 2017-18

AAPAC released its newly titled annual report today, 'THE VISIBILITY REPORT: RACIAL REPRESENTATION ON NEW YORK CITY STAGES,' covering employment statistics by race for actors, playwrights, c…

VIDEO: Jai'Len Josey Sings 'Sign My Name' From THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

The music video for 'Sign My Name' from The Secret Life of Bees has been released! The musical, which premiered at Atlantic Theater Company in 2019 with a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn …

WATCH: Ten Minute Tidbits with Spencer Glass and Guest Ciara Renée!

It's the Day of the Show Y'All host Spencer Glass is taking over our Instagram Live with his new show, Ten Minute Tidbits!

Ashton Lambert Was Bit By the Dancing Bug After Seeing A Chorus Line - Next on Stage: Dance Edition

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Contestant Ashton Lambert shares more about his charity, a fond memory he has of doing Hairspray, and what he's been up to during qu…

VIDEO: Marc Shaiman Puts Election Twist on 'You Can't Stop the Beat' at This Week's BROADWAY FOR BIDEN

Tony-winning Hairspray composer Marc Shaiman brought down the house at the end of the Broadway for Biden event with an impromptu performance of Hairspray's iconic finale 'You Can't Stop the …

THE INHERITANCE Playwright, Matthew López, Signs Overall Deal with Amazon Studios

The Inheritance playwright, Matthew Lopez, has signed an overall deal with Amazon Studios.

Nikki M. James, Arielle Jacobs, Mauricio Martínez and More Set for New York Theatre Barn's October Virtual Programming

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host weekly free live streams of its New Works Series each Wednesday evening at 7PM ET. Upcoming installments of the series include excerpts from the n…

6 Special Sweeney Todd Moments From Show's Original Broadway Cast Ahead Of Reunion

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd and the thrilling reunion of original Broadway cast members on Stars In The House benefiting The Actors Fund. Tune in tonight, October 1st at 8pm EST!

BingeWatch — Z-Cars reflected a ’60s society in flux

The BBC series shone a harsh light on policing, and featured young actors en route to flourishing careers

Watch Mart Crowley Reminisce About The Boys in the Band’s Journey From Off-Broadway to Netflix by Dan Meyer

A new featurette takes fans behind the scenes of the groundbreaking play.

Barn Theatre announce Recovery Season 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Barn Theatre Cirencester has announced details of their 2020 Recovery Season productions of Marry Me A Little and Peter Pan. This post Barn Theatre announce Recovery Seas…

5 Shows to Check Out This Weekend, Plus Find Out What Else Is Streaming Soon

Julianne Moore stars in The Glorias, and the Broadway cast of The Boys in the Band come to Netflix.

Bush Theatre celebrates Black History Month 2020 by Jess Young

To celebrate Black History Month the Bush Theatre is continuing its commitment to broaden the population of theatre-makers through a mixture of online and in-person activities. The celebrati…

BroadwayHD Announces October Lineup - SWEENEY TODD, A STAR IS BORN, and More!

BroadwayHD has announced its October roster, featuring popular films and plays, along with anniversary concerts and exciting live theater experiences.

LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE to be Adapted For the Stage With Music By La Santa Cecilia

Laura Esquivel's 1989 novel, Like Water For Chocolate, will be developed for the stage as a brand new musical.

New Musical Like Water for Chocolate Being Developed for the Stage by Broadway Direct

Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittleman announced today that one of the most read and talked-about novels of the late 20th century, Laura Esquivel’s 1989 masterpiece, Like Water For Chocolat…

Broadway Green Alliance to Host Panel on Climate Change Moderated by Lauren Patten

Broadway Green Alliance will host a virtual discussion via Zoom, called Ita??s Not a Moment ita??s a Youth Climate Movement

NEWS: RSC announces a new online audio dramatisation of Juliet Gilkes-Romero’s The Whip by Press Releases

The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced that Juliet Gilkes Romero’s provocative new play The Whip will receive its online premiere this October as part of Black History Month.

Backstage to Host Panel Discussion on Anti-Black Racism in Casting With Jelani Alladin, Saycon Sengbloh, Ezra Knight, and More!

Backstage will host a two-hour panel discussion, Creatives in Conversation: Anti-Black Racism in Casting, on Thursday, October 1 at 6 p.m. ET.

Tychelle Bearden Has Used Next on Stage as a Way to Grow as a Dancer - Next on Stage: Dance Edition

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Contestant Tychelle Bearden shares more about her charity, a true 'the show must go on' experience she had, and what musical theatre…

In 'painful’ decision, Joffrey Ballet of Chicago cancels 2020-21 season by Chris Jones

A planned spring world premiere of Cathy Marston’s “Of Mice and Men” joins the already canceled "Nutcracker." But an emergency fund to support the company has already raised millions.

‘Like Water For Chocolate’ Stage Musical In Development With Grammy-Winning La Santa Cecilia by Greg Evans

Laura Esquivel’s 1989 novel Like Water For Chocolate, adapted for the screen in 1993, is now headed to the stage: A musical version to be directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer with o…

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, October 1- with Orfeh & Andy Karl, Next On Stage: Dance Edition, and More!

Today (October 1) in live streaming: The Next On Stage Dance Edition top 3, Orfeh & Andy Karl visit Backstage Live, and so much more!

‘Like Water for Chocolate’ to be adapted into a stage musical by Caitlin Huston

Producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittleman are developing a stage musical adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate.”  The musical adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate,” which began as …

Is now a time to build a NEW Broadway Theater?

Insane, right? With Broadway shut down and no sure re-opening date in sight, who would invest in a new Broadway theater?  Or Off-Broadway Theater?  Or any theater? Warren Buffet might. It …

Alfred Enoch, Sharon D. Clarke, Derek Jacobi, More Will Star in Online Play What a Carve Up! by Andrew Gans

Tamara Harvey directs the world premiere from Henry Filloux-Bennett.

Broadway Songs for a Road Trip by Broadway Direct

After being at home for the last few months, you might be itching to get out and explore the world again. It seems people are choosing to go on more road trips, where you can enjoy the outdo…

BroadwayHD Heads into October with a Dazzling Lineup of New Titles by Broadway Direct

Ghosts, Zombies, and some frightfully good productions are headed your way this October! BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, today unveiled its new show-stopping Oct…

August Wilson's The Piano Lesson Headed for the Screen With Samuel L. Jackson

Denzel Washington will produce the film, which will also star his son, John David Washington.

Like Water for Chocolate Musical In Development With a Score by La Santa Cecilia by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch an exclusive preview of two songs from the stage adaption of the novel in the October 1 ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices.

Mellon Foundation to Provide $5 Million to Aid Black Theaters by Sarah Bahr

The Billie Holiday Theater in Brooklyn will spearhead The Black Seed, a strategic plan that will offer grants to up to 50 theaters across the country.

VIDEO: John Lithgow Talks About His Book 'Trumpty Dumpty'

Friend of the show and author of the new book 'Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown,' John Lithgow, enlisted the help of famous friends to read excerpts to create shareable clips in place of a book…

Joshua Keen is An Aspiring Choreographer - Next on Stage: Dance Edition

We're down to our top 5 in the Next on Stage competition! Contestant Joshua Keen shares more about his charity, which past role inspired him to become a choreographer, and who is Broadway i…

L Morgan Lee and More Set for Fanny Brice Tribute Hello Gorgeous: Funny Folx in Concert by Dan Meyer

The fundraiser, featuring songs from Funny Girl and more, will support International Sanctuary.

Concord Theatricals Announces Approved Streaming Platforms for Online Productions by Logan Culwell-Block

The licensing company has selected four theatrical streaming platforms for online productions from their R&H Theatricals, Samuel French, Tams-Witmark, and Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection …

Upcoming Aida Director Schele Williams Writing Children's Book About History of Slavery by Andrew Gans

Abrams Children's Books will publish the new tome next year.

Broadway Catch Up: October 1 - Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, 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 yesterday's highlights from some of your …

‘We want to come back bigger & better & stronger than ever: What a first year for Hope Theatre’s AD Kennedy Bloomer by Louise Penn

Welcome back to the Fringe Focus series of interviews with artistic directors around London. Recently I caught up with Kennedy Bloomer, who has been running the Hope Theatre (above the Hope …

The Last Thanksgiving (dir. Erick Lorinc): Salem Horror Festival capsule review by Dan Scully

Every year, the Salem Horror Festival brings together some of the finest and most diverse voices in horror for an event that features world premieres…

Broadway and Drag Stars Unite for Divas for Democracy Event for Voter Awareness by Ryan McPhee

Chita Rivera, Stephanie J. Block, Peppermint, Alaska, and more will appear in the October 18 stream.

Check Out the Trailer for Come From Away in Sweden by Dan Meyer

Markus Virta directs a new staging at Östgötateatern in Norrköping.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, October 1, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Fariña: Cocaine Coast Docks in Madrid by Duncan Wheeler

Madrid is the European capital worst hit by COVID-19. There nevertheless remains more theatrical activity than in most other cities. Based on the 2015 book by investigative journalist Nacho …

7 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 1-4

The Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival, Pittsburgh Humanites Festival, Iliza Shlesinger and more

Looking Back: Chekhov Lizardbrain & Red Eye to Havre de Grace by Kathryn Osenlund

Kathryn Osenlund remembers two productions from Fringe Festivals past

Hot Clip of the Day: Dame Julie Andrews & Maria von Trapp Yodel for Meeting of Marias

A meeting of Marias! Thank you to the wonderful Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization for hosting this very special clip from The Julie Andrews Hour which we are highlighting for Dame Julie…

Broadway’s Ana Villafañe Reveals the Moment That Inspired Her to Be a Performer and the Keys to Her Success by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of On Your Feet! tracks the milestone moments of her journey to Broadway in our Cadillac Lounge series.

Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman-Led Ma Rainey Film Set for December Release

The film, based on the August Wilson play, is directed by George C. Wolfe.

Playbill and The Broadway League present ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Playbill

A Sneak Peek at "Dreamer" by Playbill

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Okieriete Onaodowan, and More in SOCIAL DISTANCE Trailer

An all new trailer has dropped for Netflix's upcoming series SOCIAL DISTANCE. The series stars Danielle Brooks, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Okieriete Onaodowan, and more.

Urban Stages Virtual Benefit & Auction by Sandi Durell

Urban Stages Artistic Producing Director, Frances Hill, announces Mixing Melodies and Margaritas, a virtual benefit featuring musical performances and appearances by legendary stars along wi…

Tune In October 1 to ¡Viva Broadway! Hear Our Voices by Ruthie Fierberg

Directed and co-choreographed by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, the concert event features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos and an In The Heights reunion, Gloria Estefan, Jaime Camil, J…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 1, 2020 by Ashley Steves

Disney Lays Off 28,000 Employees And Equity Responds, A First Look At Chadwick Boseman In “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

The Unforgotten by Young Vic

Online This Week: Live or Asynchronous? by American Theatre Editors

This week includes an imaginary sitcom, Scottish illusions, musical theatre samplers, and telephonic audio plays.

John Lloyd Young Discusses His Upcoming Streamed Concert in Las Vegas and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! On September 30, he chatted with Tony winner John Lloyd Young.

“I think about you…” by Terry Teachout

Hilary Teachout, my partner and life’s companion, died six months ago today, having undergone a long-awaited double lung transplant that failed. I went straight from her deathbed back into…

Almanac: Lillian Smith on grief by Terry Teachout

“The human heart dares not stay away too long from that which hurt it most. There is a return journey to anguish that few of us are released from making.” Lillian Smith, Killers of the …

Column: As arts in Chicago and the nation suffered, the Kennedy Center in D.C. was about to open a nightclub on its roof by Chris Jones

You’re a prestigious arts center in a pandemic. Here’s what not to do: Have a nightclub on your roof called Heist X. This is one of the strangest stories of the COVID arts shutdown.

In Germany, New Plays Consider Autonomy in the Age of Corona by A. J. Goldmann

In a country in which cultural life is returning to an enviable version of normal, the fall theater season opens with reflections on the meaning and limits of freedom.

Carnegie Hall Star Studded Gala by Sandi Durell

Virtual Gala Celebration! Join the Carnegie Hall community in New York City, across the United States, and around the globe for Opening Night of our 130th Anniversary Season Wednesday, Octob…

‘Slick & expertly formulated in every way’: SHERLOCK IN HOMES: MURDER AT THE CIRCUS – Sharp Teeth (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

There is great attention paid to detail throughout Sharp Teeth’s Sherlock In Homes: Murder At The Circus which ensures that the audience are thoroughly engaged from start to finish.

London Film Festival: streaming, social realism and Steve McQueen

The red carpet is mothballed and stars are staying put, but there are hot tickets and hidden gems to discover

Playing Sandwiches & A Lady of Letters, Bridge Theatre review - the darkness dazzles, twice over by Matt Wolf

Masterclasses make up a mighty hour of theatre "Getting dark," or so comments Irene Ruddock (a pitch-perfect Imelda Staunton) in passing midway through A Lady of Letters, and, boy, ain't th…

Just 20% of New York theater created by people of color, study finds by Adrian Horton

Asian American Performers Action Coalition reveals nearly 80% of Broadway and off-Broadway shows from white playwrights A new report has found stark disparities in racial representation and …

On the Couch with Annette Shun Wah by Arts Review

Who is Annette Shun Wah? I’m a fourth-generation Chinese Australian writer, theatre maker, producer, dog lover and keen but unreliable gardener. I’m currently Executive Producer of Conte…

10 UK theatre shows to see in October by Chris Wiegand

As plays return to the stage here are some of the best – from Rent in Manchester to James Graham’s Bubble in Nottingham Roy Williams and Clint Dyer’s Death of England was a turbocharge…

Queer: New exhibition reveals untold stories from the NGV Collection by Arts Review

Opening in late 2021, Queer is a landmark, Australian-first exhibition that will explore the NGV Collection through a queer lens and celebrate the rich, diverse and sometimes untold stories …

Seven mental health champions named finalists for top prize by Arts Review

Seven outstanding finalists have been selected for the 2020 Australian Mental Health Prize. Now in its fifth year, the Prize recognises Australians who have made outstanding contributions to…

HOTA, Home of the Arts, unveils major earth installation – Gaia by Arts Review

Contemporary cultural precinct HOTA, Home of the Arts, has unveiled the major internationally renowned installation Gaia, marking the first time the artwork has been presented on Australia�…

Steps on Broadway announces passing of Founder Carol Paumgarten

Steps on Broadway, the internationally recognized dance training center, announced today that its founder, Carol Paumgarten, passed away on Thursday evening, September 24, after a long illne…

Welcome to the Broadway Wine Club, Where Fine Wine Meets Great Theatre by Broadway Direct

There is no better pairing than great theatre and fine wine. Now, Broadway Wine Club is bringing these communities together to create unparalleled experiences for Broadway lovers and wine a…

Be Sure Your Data Doesn’t Just Mean You Are Good At Posting Memes by Joe Patti

If you have been reading my writing for the last few years, you know that in addition to employing the preceding phrase fairly often, I argue that not everything that can be measured about a…

Art world moves in and out of the virtual realm

Art Basel hosts mini-fair in Hong Kong; stakes climb for online fairs; Paula Rego goes to Victoria Miro gallery

From Blonde to the Bard: Celebrating the Birthday of Tony Award Winner Christian Borle by Playbill Staff

The two-time Tony Award winner celebrates his birthday October 1.

Celebrate Stage and Screen Star Julie Andrews With a Look at Her Greatest Performances by Playbill Staff

The Academy Award winner and Broadway legend celebrates her birthday October 1.