Murdochs court Alan Sugar and Piers Morgan for UK TV push

Current affairs and entertainment channel is latest effort to prise open news market

‘Floodstream’ in the Shawna Shea Film Festival: Dancing to commemorate by Admin

October 10, 2020.On Vimeo via the Shawna Shea Film Festival. Humans have danced to honor those who’ve left us, from ancestors to loved ones, from our very beginnings. The Shawna Shea Memor…

The Gawdafful Plays of Asher Hartman by American Theatre Editors

How this unique L.A. auteur creates intuitive, form-breaking work that bears comparison to the Living Theatre in its heyday.

The Indo-American Arts Council’s Erasing Borders Dance Festival: Finding unexpected treasures by Admin

September 21-27, 2020.Streaming on YouTube. As a dance writer and someone deeply steeped in many different dance sub-communities, I hear about a lot of performances. I can’t see them all. …

2020 Tony Nominations by Sandi Durell

As always, there are surprises, snubs and shows that didn’t make it because of Tony cutoff date (Feb.20) . . . like Girl From the North Country and West Side Story. Tony Award winner Jame…

Interview: Indie Filmmaker Michael Cuenca by Kurt Gardner

The indie Los Angeles DIV filmmaker talks about his latest endeavor.

Believe it or not, It’s the 2020 Tony Award Nominations! by Reilly Hickey

This year it’s not just about whether or not you agree with the nominees . . . it’s whether you agree with the whole idea of having Tony Awards or not! But we’re not going to talk abou…

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Talent for Collaboration Pays Off With a Tony Nod by Peter Libbey

The choreographer’s nomination was among the 15 that “Jagged Little Pill” earned on Thursday.

The 2020 Tony Award Nominations by Barry Gordin

By: Ellis Nassour October 15, 2020: For the first time in years, the Tony Awards Nominating Committee has expanded several of the acting categories. In another rare occurance, the Comm…

Playhouse Live • Variety! - Sunday, October 18, 2020 by Bucks County Playhouse

"Playhouse Live!," the 30-minute, Virtual Variety show produced by Bucks County Playhouse streams again this Sunday night, October 18 at 7 p.m. with an all-new program featuring a star-studd…

Mark Lamos "Playhouse at the Drive In" by Westport Country Playhouse

Psst... Mark's seen the director's cut of the short-form documentary that will screen Saturday, October 17, celebrating 90 years of the Playhouse. And he thinks we are gonna love it!

TONY AWARDS 2020: FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS by Robert Shuman

(Brent Lang’s article appeared in Variety, 10/15.) Tony Awards “Jagged Little Pill,” a ferocious reimagining of Alanis Morissette’s album of the same name, captured a leading 15 Tony…

Live at the Lortel by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 15, 2020: A few years ago, Eric Ostrow inaugurated The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s series “Live at the Lortel,” which was inspired by the chatty atmosphe…

The Tonys Are Happening? by Linda

I don't usually update my blog anymore except for my annual Tony nomination post.  I wasn't going to do one this year because it's hard to care about the Tonys this year when we don't even …

WATCH: Next on Stage High School Top 15 Announced Tonight at 8pm ET!

Next on Stage returns tonight with the announcement of our high school top 15 in season 2 of our online musical theatre singing competition sponsored by Broadway Records.

New Orleans Voices on Social Justice by The Kennedy Center

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris on ‘Slave Play’s’ Tony nominations by Caitlin Huston

On Thursday, “Slave Play” garnered 12 Tony Award nominations and became the most Tony-nominated play in history.  The play, which ran on Broadway in fall 2019, broke barriers in terms o…

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (96) by Robert Shuman

It is easy to dream and create theories in art, but it is hard to practice them. It would seem that there is nothing simpler than naked passion and nothing else. But the simpler the thing is…

Four Years Later: “The Astronaut’s Tale.” by Marcina Zaccaria

While we believed in the upward mobility of America in every way, we became shockingly aware of our tragic limits.  In "An Astronaut’s Tale," we get every sense of looming and desperate f…

Next on Stage: Season 2 I High School Top 15 by BroadwayWorld

What I Opposed In Good Times I Praise You For In Bad by Joe Patti

Recently I have been talking about how Covid times have brought a greater tolerance on the part of boards/audiences for experimentation with programming choices. I guess I have been talking …

Don’t Forget Lessons Learned About Business Insurance by Joe Patti

One of the panel sessions at the recent Arts Midwest-Western Arts Alliance virtual conference was on Reopening. The one panelist that really caught my attention was Anna Glass, Executive Dir…

Help Solve a Broadway Mystery in All About Evil October 16 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects teams up again with Seize the Show for an interactive theatre experience.

Odds & Ends: Les Misérables - The Staged Concert Extends West End Run & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Les Misérables - The Staged Concert Extended by Two Weeks Due to public demand, a two-week extension has been announced f…

Dobama Theatre Announces Alternative 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Cleveland theatre will offer a series programs and events for its upcoming season.

Mary-Louise Parker: ‘My Heart Is Aching’ for the Return of Live Theater by Sarah Bahr

The 56-year-old actress received her fourth Tony nomination for her role as a creative-writing professor grappling with a cancer diagnosis in “The Sound Inside.”

Conrad Ricamora Will Recur on THE RESIDENT Season Four

'The King and I' Broadway star Conrad Ricamora has joined the cast of 'The Resident' in its fourth season. Ricamora will play a recurring role on the Fox medical drama.

Moulin Rouge! scores 14 Tony noms – coming to Melbourne 2021 by Sean McLoughlin

In a landmark moment for Australian theatrical producers Global Creatures, Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been nominated for an astounding

In the News: Broadway Dreams Will Honor Tituss Burgess, The Civilians Announce New R&D Group Members, More by Andrew Gans

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Tony Award Snubs, What Ifs And That Strange Case Of Aaron Tveit by Greg Evans

Blame the coronavirus for this year’s drastically reduced roster of eligible Tony Award nominees, and Tony nominators for overlooking at least a few possibilities. Even with only 18 Broadw…

8 of Seth Rudetsky’s Favorite Backstage Stories by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetksy, Seth recalls how Andrea McArdle snagged the role of Annie from the girl they originally cast, how “One Night Only” was nearly cut from Dreamgirls,…

Tony nominees issue calls for political action, financial support for Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The 2020 Tony nominations were announced amid a prolonged shutdown of the industry and weeks away from a contentious presidential election. In turn, many of the nominees reacted with a momen…

6 Shows to Watch This Weekend, Including David Byrne's American Utopia

Plus, check out Heidi Schrek's What the Constitution Means to Me and North Coast Rep's Frederick Douglass-inspired Necessary Sacrifices.

Snubs and Surprises: The Tonys Point a Middle Finger at The Lightning Thief

In other news, it's a good day to be Aaron Tveit.

2020 Tony Nominees React and Tell Us to Vote, Donate, and Wear a Mask

Hear what this year's crop of nominees have to say after finding out the good news.

Leslie Odom Jr. to Release THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM Featuring Cynthia Erivo

Leslie Odom Jr. has announced that his upcoming holiday album, The Christmas Album will be released on November 6! 

Jeremy O. Harris, Author of ‘Slave Play,’ on the Show’s Record Haul by Sarah Bahr

Twelve nominations, including one for Best Play, is an encouraging sign: “It feels very invigorating that the community wants to have this conversation right now.”

Lois Smith Says Her Tony-Nominated Role ‘Was a Pleasure Every Day’ by Peter Libbey

“The whole experience of being in this play was like nothing else,” says Smith, the only woman in “The Inheritance,” about contemporary gay life.

Women of Color on Broadway Concert, Honoring LaChanze and Melba Moore, Will Stream October 21 by Dan Meyer

The special, filmed in February, features newly announced Tony nominee Celia Rose Gooding, Kuhoo Verma, and more.

‘Slave Play’ Defines the 2020 Tony Nominations With an Astonishing 12 Nods by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

Jeremy O. Harris' play has had people talking ever since its debut last fall, and now it's earned 12 Tony nominations.

Artistic Director Padraic Lillis, inspired by baseball farm system, develops new playwrights by Fountaintheatre

By France-Luce Benson This Saturday we are joined by playwright, director, and Founding Artistic Director of The Farm Theatre, Padraic Lillis. Founded in 2013, The Farm Theatre develops earl…

Goodman Theatre will stream its iconic 1998 ‘Death of a Salesman’ with Brian Dennehy by Chris Jones

As a fundraiser for Chicago's Actors Fund, the Goodman will stream the Chicago production that went on to Broadway. Here's how to watch.

Full Analysis of the Tony Award Nominations by Jesse Green

The nominators did the best they could with a Broadway slate hobbled by Covid-19. But some of the Tonys’ problems predate (and will outlast) the pandemic.

The 2020 Tony nominations have been announced, and they’re the weirdest ever by Peter Marks

NEW YORK — Delayed and truncated, the 2020 Tony Award nominations were finally announced on Thursday, laying out the contenders in a painfully thin Broadway season upended and abridged by …

The 2020 Tony Award nominations were weird and sad by Johnny Oleksinski

It’s the Tiny Awards!

7 Biggest Takeaways From the 2020 Tony Nominations by Gordon Cox

Would any time be a good time for the Tony Awards this year? With the country gripped by a pandemic, a presidential election and an overdue reckoning on racial justice — and a Broadway ind…

I Interview Playwrights Part 1095: Cavan Hallman by Adam Szymkowicz

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The 2020 Tony nominations have been announced, and they’re the weirdest ever by Peter Marks

Aaron Tveit running unopposed for best actor? All the best scores are for plays? Hmm.

John D’Emilio dives deep into queer archives by Annie Howard

With his new book, the historian highlights underappreciated LGBTQ trailblazers. Queer history lives in its multitudes. While specific individuals like San Franc…

The 2020 Tony Award Nominations by JK

Crazy year, crazy season, right? Well, at this point I'm just thrilled to have some positive Broadway-related news to talk about. This afternoon, The 2020 Tony Award Nominations were announc…

Fredi Walker-Browne, Ryan Knowles and More to Take Part in STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT SOIREE & TALENT COMPETITION

A fantastic virtual event will shine the spotlight on the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to allowing children in need to benefit from creative expr…

The Theatre Community Reacts to the 2020 Tony Awards Nominations by Playbill Staff

Tony winner LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, Jose Llana, and more share their thoughts about the Tony nominations on social media.

Theatre News: Tony Nominations, CONSCIENCE, Joy Behar, Lorraine Bracco, Rachel Dratch, Dylan McDermott Show Boat, Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael May by Suzanna Bowling

The original cast of two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE will come together again for a live reading of the play with George Street Playhouse to stream October 27 – 30. Due to…

Tony Award Nominations 2020 by Playbill

Death of a Salesman Revival, Starring Tony Winner Brian Dennehy, Will Stream on Playbill by Andrew Gans

Robert Falls directed the 1999 Tony-winning production of the Arthur Miller classic.

Tony Awards 2020: Aaron Tveit is only nomination for Best Actor in a Musical by Johnny Oleksinski

"One Singular Sensation," the famous song from the musical "A Chorus Line," has never rang so true.

‘JAGGED LITTLE PILL’ RECEIVES 15 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS by Philip Boroff

Jagged Little Pill,  a musical about teenage and parental angst based on Alanis Morissette’s bestselling 1995 album, was nominated for 15 Tony awards, the most of any show last season. �…

Jan Miner: Soaking In It by Trav S.D.

Before we get to the best known acting credit of Jan Miner (1917-2004), I think it advisable to paint a broader picture of the complete artist. A Boston native, Miner studied with Lee Strasb…

‘Slave Play’ breaks Tony nominations record for a play with a staggering 12 bids by David Buchanan

In an unprecedented year for the Broadway community, the Tony Awards just gifted theatre fans with a reason to celebrate: Jeremy O. Harris’ audacious and brilliant “Slave Play” now hol…

Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge! & Slave Play Top 2020 Tony Nominations by Broadway.com

Nominations have arrived for the 2020 Tony Awards! Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the nominees live on October 15. As previously announced, the Broadway League and the America…

How to Help Arts Workers During an Unprecedented Era of Theatre by Dan Meyer

Tony Award nominations are in, but industry members need your support as theatres remain dark.

Mister Twister (Marshak-Jazz Cabaret): Ladies & “Trump” by Emiliia Dementsova

If the United States again accuses Russia of interfering in the election, it will almost certainly be the Vakhtangov Theatre that is to blame because it is the culprit of its own, all-theatr…

ABT Studio Company | Porch Class by American Ballet Theatre

Theater Feature: 2020 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS by John Todd

2020 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS  Nominations in 25 competitive categories for the 74th Annual “Tony” Awards were announced today by James Monroe Iglehart on the official Tony Awards YouTub…

Top 5 shockers in Tonys nominations: Aaron Tveit alone in category, no musicals in score race, … by Sam Eckmann

The nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards announced on October 15 honor the best of the shortened Broadway season. Plenty of theatre artists had much to celebrate as James Monroe Iglehart ree…

Tony Award Nominations 2020: The Complete List by Lee Seymour

After months of uncertainty, the Tony Awards will be presented digitally, a bright spot in a dark season for Broadway fans and workers alike.

Nominations announced for the 2020 Tony Awards by Deb Miller

Today at noon on YouTube, nominations for this year’s 74th annual Tony Awards were announced to honor outstanding achievements in the 2019-20 Broadway season, cut short by the precautionar…

What’s Bizarre About the 2020 Tony Nominations? by Ruthie Fierberg

Everything. Still, we break down the history-making noms and takeaways in a season cut short by COVID-19.

2020 Tony Award Nominations by Matthew Wexler

The 2020 Tony Award nominations have been announced, with 'Jagged Little Pill' leading the pack with 15 nominations and 'Slave Play' with 12. The post 2020 Tony Award Nominations appeared f…

Review: David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO has Spike Lee’s unmistakable touch by Jonathan Mandell

Spike Lee filmed David Byrne’s American Utopia on the stage of Broadway’s Hudson Theater earlier this year; it is arriving on HBO on Saturday, October 17,  in a completely different era…

Tony Award nominations 2020: The complete list by Johnny Oleksinski

See who already won in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.

2020 Tony Awards nominations: ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!’ lead musicals, ‘Slave Play’ sets record for plays with 12 by David Buchanan

With the announcement of the Tony Awards nominations on October 15, we now know the shows and performers in contention but we still don’t know when the winners will be announced. The Tonys…

Nominees React to the 2020 Tony Award Nominations With Excitement, Calls to Action, More by Playbill Staff

Read what this year's nominees had to say about the news, even as Broadway remains closed.

UPDATING LIVE: Nominees React to the 2020 Tony Award Nominations With Excitement, Calls to Action, More by Playbill Staff

Read what this year's nominees had to say about the news, even as Broadway remains closed.

Rebuilding and rebirth at Frankfurt’s Jewish museum

The museum — the oldest of its kind in modern Germany — is reopening after a €50m reconstruction

Jennifer Koh: Alone Together – Lincoln Center New Stages Livestream by Lincoln Center

8 Things to Do This Weekend

Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City.

‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ Review: Opening a Wide, Wonderful World by Manohla Dargis

Spike Lee joins forces with David Byrne for a joyous concert movie that rocks and delights, sending you high and then higher.

Full List of the 2020 Tony Award Nominees by Peter Libbey

The 74th annual Tony nominations were announced at noon.

Jagged Little Pill Tops List of Tony Nominations

Find out the complete list of nominees here.

Tony Nominee Reactions: Thank You, Wear A Mask & Vote Biden by Greg Evans

Refresh for updates Acknowledgements, thank yous, laments for shuttered theaters, pleas for racial justice and get-out-the-vote plugs (for one presidential candidate, anyway) are being offer…

‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Slave Play’ Top 2020 Tony Noms by American Theatre Editors

The nominations cover eligible productions that opened between April 26, 2019 and Feb. 19, 2020, weeks before Broadway's COVID-19 shutdown.

Check Out the Complete List of 2020 Tony Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Nominations have arrived for the 2020 Tony Awards! Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the nominees live on October 15. As previously announced, the Broadway League and the America…

Drumroll Please! The 2020 74th Annual Tony Nominations Are Here!

The 74th Annual Tony Award Nominations are here! Have your favorites in the world of Broadway's plays and musicals been honored for 2020? Let's have a look! Best Play Grand Horizons The I…

Will Aaron Tveit Automatically Win a Tony Award?

Tonys time is here and this morning's announcement has left one question on the minds of theatre lovers everywhere. Will Aaron Tveit automatically win a Tony Award? The Moulin Rouge! star …

Watch Now: Tony Award Nominees! by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award Productions announces the nominations for American Theatre Wing’s 74th Annual Tony Awards! The post Watch Now: Tony Award Nominees! appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

Wynton Marsalis: how music makes a difference

The veteran trumpeter and composer talks about his background, racism, and how jazz is ‘the sound of democracy’

An Original Compilation of Shakespeare’s Plays Just Set a New World Auction Record by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

If Shakespeare's plays hadn't been compiled in this folio following his death, 'Macbeth' might have been lost to the world.

‘Jagged Little Pill’ leads Tony Award nominations with 15, honoring shortened season on Broadway by Chris Jones

In a strange year for Broadway, the 2020 Tony Award nominations have been announced. The last theater season was cut short by the pandemic, which forced Broadway to shut down on March 12, le…

Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces 2020-21 Fellows by American Theatre Editors

This year's class comprises 10 playwrights and musical theatre writers.

New 42 Announces Education Leadership Change by American Theatre Editors

Education department co-directors Courtney J. Boddie and Lindsey Buller Maliekel have been promoted.

‘Jagged Little Pill,’ ‘Moulin Rouge!’ lead 2020 Tony nominations, ‘Slave Play’ makes history by Caitlin Huston

“Jagged Little Pill” and “Moulin Rouge!” topped the 74th Annual Tony Awards nominations list Thursday. “Jagged Little Pill” received 15 nominations and “Moulin Rouge!” receiv…

Review: Gutter Weeds, Live Theatre by Alice Flynn

Review: Gutter Weeds, Live Theatre4.0Overall ScoreIn the Newcastle suburb of Gosforth, an old man lingers in the garden of a house that was once his. Benjamin Storey’s short play Gutter We…

2020 Tony Award Nominees by Broadway Direct

Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the 2020 Tony Award nominees on October 15, 2020. Jagged Little Pill leads with the most nominations. As previously announced, the Tony Aw…

David Byrne's American Utopia Pushes Broadway Return to Next Fall

The production was previously scheduled to be running now at the Hudson Theatre.

Watch James Monroe Iglehart Announce the 2020 Tony Nominees Right Here by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway's biggest night morning is here! As previously reported, Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart is announcing the 2020 Tony Award nominations on October 15. Want to cheer on your favor…

Watch the 2020 Tony Award Nominations Here at 12pm ET

Be the first to find out who the nominees are!

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the Song "Eve" From Grace McLean's In the Green Cast Album

The album will be released via Ghostlight Records on October 16.

2020 Tony Award nominations by Dgeorge

Nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards were announced Oct. 15 on the Tony Awards YouTube channel. A date has not yet been announced for the awards, presented by the American Theater Wing and t…

Tony Awards Nominations List – Updating Live by Greg Evans

Refresh for updates…The nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards will be announced virtually at noon ET by actor James Monroe Iglehart. Deadline will keep you up to speed on the nominations as…

2020 Tony Award Nominations: Jagged Little Pill and Moulin Rouge Lead by New York Theater

    Jagged Little Pill and Moulin Rouge lead in the much-delayed 74th annual Tony Award nominations for the much-truncated 2019-2020 Broadway season, selected from 18 eligible shows, which…

How I Spend It: Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka on Yoruba antiquities

The author explains the spiritual – and very companionable – power of his collection of masks and sculptures

Beijing 1986: portraits of a forgotten China

A trove of lost photographs, taken by a junior teacher more than 30 years ago, revisits a country on the brink of social change and a landscape near eclipsed from history

Arizona Theatre Company Announces Live 2021 Season by American Theatre Editors

The company will present 6 live productions beginning in January of 2021.

9 Keala Settle Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

Keala Settle is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!

The Comeback Will Play Limited Run at London's Noël Coward Theatre by Andrew Gans

The Pin comedy duo Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen star.

Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein Will Host Live Stream for ALS Support by Dan Meyer

Luker revealed her diagnosis with the degenerative illness in February 2020.

Live Tony Award 2020 Nominations Tracker: What to Expect by Michael Paulson

In a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, only 18 shows are eligible for awards. The ceremony is expected to take place in December.

Edge of the Universe Players 2 presents a free audio farce by Chekhov by News Desk

The Edge of the Universe Players 2, a DC-based company dedicated to deep meanings in the form of theatrical high entertainment, had planned to continue exploring that territory in the 2020 F…

David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO: Review and pics by New York Theater

Spike Lee filmed David Byrne’s American Utopia on the stage of Broadway’s Hudson Theater earlier this year; it is arriving on HBO on October 17,  in a completely different era. Taking e…

In the News: Christiani Pitts Joins Netflix Rom-Com From Alicia Keys, Wicked Stars Sing for Jerad Bortz, More by Dan Meyer, Ryan McPhee, Logan Culwell-Block

Tony winner Harriet Harris, Lee Sellars, Mark Junek, and Cathryn Wake will reunite for a virtual reading of Joe DiPietro’s CONSCIENCE October 27–30. The world premiere play, surrounding …

2020 Tony Award Nominations: Watch the Announcement and Check for Live Updates Here by Ryan McPhee

James Monroe Iglehart announces the nominees October 15 at noon ET.

2020 Tony Award Nominations: Jagged Little Pill, Moulin Rouge!, Slave Play Lead the Pack by Ryan McPhee

The 74th annual ceremony will honor a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

New Comedy The Comeback to Play the West End This Holiday Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Good news for London audiences! A brand new comedy entitled The Comeback will play the Noel Coward Theatre this December. Directed by Emily Burns, this is a debut play written by and sta…

2020 Tony Awards full list of nominations: Every show and performer in the running at the 74th annual Tonys [UPDATING LIVE] by Paul Sheehan

The Tony Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, October 15  by Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart (“Aladdin”). The reveal of the roster of contenders was carried on the Tonys You…

Review: The Mermaid’s Tongue, Swamp Motel by Shirley Both

Review: The Mermaid's Tongue, Swamp Motel 5.0Overall Score Is there anything better to do on a mellow autumn evening than to participate in an online life drawing class? Immersive theatre co…

Review: Invisible Boundaries, Live Theatre by Liam Offord

Review: Invisible Boundaries, Live Theatre4.0Overall ScoreFor the most of Invisible Boundaries, it’s easy to forget that this performance is being shown on screen. The short follows Kelly …

TriviaMania- Season Two Finale by TheaterMania

‘A musical makeover that is far from obvious’: ADDING MACHINE – A MUSICAL – Finborough Theatre (Online review) by John Chapman

Finborough Theatre’s latest online offering is Adding Machine: A Musical, based on the American expressionist classic of the 1920s by Elmer Rice.

Judith Light, David Hyde Pierce, Leslie Uggams, More Join In Our America Concert by Dan Meyer

The Broadway for Biden fundraiser has also tapped David Henry Hwang, José Rivera, and more to write new material.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, October 15, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio Sells for Nearly $10 Million by Andrew Gans

Published seven years after Shakespeare's death, the tome features 36 plays.

Review: What the Constitution Means to Me Returns on Film, and Not a Moment Too Soon

Heidi Schreck's Tony-nominated play comes to Amazon Prime Video.

VIDEO: Daniel J Watts Performs 'Fish Heads' as Part of ARMSTRONG NOW Initiative

Daniel J Watts has released a new performance of "Fish Heads" as part of the Armstrong Now initiative.

Five playwrights shortlisted for $100K Siminovitch Prize for theatre by The Canadian Press

The Siminovitch Prize, which rotates on a three-year cycle to recognize contributions to different theatrical fields, is this year honouring excellence in playwriting.

Copy of Shakespeare's First Folio Sells For $9.98m at Auction

A copy of William Shakespeare's First Folio was recently sold at auction for $9.98m.

Watch Daniel J. Watts Perform the Jazz-Inspired Spoken Word ‘Fish Heads’ by Dan Meyer

The Tina star is one of several artists participating in the Armstrong Now! showcase.

The Other Lamb — stark new feminist fable from Malgorzata Szumowska

Set within a cult, the Polish director’s film is a pared-back cousin to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

2020 Tony Awards nominations: 4 surprises we could see on October 15 by David Buchanan

Tony Awards nominations are always tricky to predict, but this year’s shortlist of Broadway’s best and brightest proves even more challenging to wrangle thanks to the coronavirus-shorten…

Jane Darwell: Ma Joad and “Mary Poppins” by Trav S.D.

Some props this morning for Oscar winning character actress Jane Darwell (Patti Woodard or Woodward, 1879-1967). Stout, sturdy Darwell was a familiar face on screens for a half century in ro…

Special Episode: Edmondson, Wells on ‘All the Sonnets of Shakespeare’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s special episode, Matt Tamanini speaks with Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley Wells the co-editors of the new book “All the Sonnets of Shakespeare,” available now from the Cambr…

Sonia Friedman: I've closed 18 shows and paused 10. Here's my cure for theatre by Sonia Friedman

The stage maestro says the magic of live performance is vital for our mental health. And now she’s bringing that alchemy back with comedy duo The Pin and their debut play The Comeback It�…

Derren Brown: 'I was a terrible attention seeker' by Chris Godfrey

For 20 years, the psychological illusionist has delighted TV audiences. He explains why he’s ready to give it all up and paint caricatures – and how magic made him question his religious…

The Mermaid’s Tongue review – turn detective for this dazzling online gothic thriller by Mark Fisher

Available onlineUntimely deaths, ritual sacrifice, the supernatural ... steel yourself for a 90-minute immersive quest that’s an escape room for the age of social distancing It’s bad for…

VIDEO: Watch a Preview For Keala Settle's Seth Concert Series Performance!

Keala Settle is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend. Don't miss her performance on Sunday, October 18 at 8pm ET and a replay of the concert on Monday, October 19 at 3pm…

A promising return to action with two new songs from Stevie Wonder

‘Where is our Love Song’ is a gospel-pop ballad while ‘Can’t Put it in the Hands of Fate’ has a confrontational edge

Almanac: James Thurber on light by Terry Teachout

“There are two kinds of light—the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures.” James Thurber, Lanterns and Lances Continue reading Almanac: James Thurber on light at About Last N…

Behind The Curtain with: The Play That Goes Wrong | Performances, Q&A and more with Sky VIP by Official London Theatre

Column: For actors and other arts professionals, the healthcare safety net has been ripped to pieces by Chris Jones

Whether they work on stage or screen, actors rely on their unions for health insurance. Those systems rely on a real, live working theater, or Broadway, or on Hollywood movie making. But thi…

’It’s definitely essential viewing’: A COIN IN SOMEBODY ELSE’S POCKET – Theatre Uncut & Traverse Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Originally commissioned as part of The Power Plays produced by Theatre Uncut in 2018, A Coin in Someone Else’s Pocket is a wonderfully thoughtful meditation on what it means to be a female…

Twelve Connecticut art exhibits take on sexism, racism and politics in 2020 by Susan Dunne

Exhibits around the state take on loaded issues such as sexism, racism, politics, the 2020 election.

BTS agency’s shares soar up to 160% on market debut

Analysts warn Big Hit stock overvalued after retail investors flock to boy band’s IPO

Pantomime 2020 – Places to see Panto this Christmas by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A month ago it appeared that this Christmas might be lacking pantomime as a result of COVID-19. However, some survived to bring us joy this Christmas. This post Pantomime 202…

On the Couch with Anne Cawrse

Who is Anne Cawrse? I’m a composer of chamber, choral and orchestral music. I grew up in Freeling, a small farming town north of Gawler, but since my student days, I have lived in Adelaide…

Politics, Poems and Charm in Two London Monologues by Matt Wolf

Two young Black playwrights chronicle tales of the Nigerian diaspora in performances at the Bridge Theater, but only one digs deep.

Field of Poppies artwork to commemorate Remembrance Day

Hand-crafted by acclaimed glass artist, Kirstie Rea for the Canberra Glassworks, Field of Poppies is an exclusive series of individual glass artworks created to commemorate this year’s Rem…

New comedy The Comeback comes to the West End this December!

It has been announced that The Pin duo Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen are bringing their debut play The Comeback to the Noel Coward Theatre for a limited run from 8 December to 3 January. The Un…

Call Answered: Eric Hicks Interview: Schitt's Creek, Love in Harmony Valley, Spiritual Practitioner, Vegan Life by Adam Rothenberg

Eric Hicks is an actor, spiritual practitioner, vegan, and animal rights advocate. He could also give Sarah Jessica Parker and Kinky Boots’ “Charlie Price” a run for their money on his…

MUST Cabaret Festival goes online this October

Sit back, relax and be entertained! You are invited to a diverse, two-week festival filled with dynamic performances of music, theatre, comedy, burlesque and more – and all from the comfor…

Tony Awards Nominations – Watch The Livestream by Erik Pedersen

Broadway has been dark since mid-March, but its 2019-20 season already was winding down. In fact, there were 31 shows on the Main Stem boards when the coronavirus made this the cruelest of y…

Chloe Dallimore stands down as MEAA Equity President

Australian performer and activist Chloe Dallimore has stood down as president of MEAA Equity after six years in the role. Ms Dallimore said it was a difficult decision but felt she needed to…

NIDA auditions for actors online for the first time by Peter J Snee

For the first time in its 60- year history, NIDA’s first round of acting auditions will all be online. This opens the door to anyone with a mobile phone and

Wynnum Fringe overwhelmed by applications by Peter J Snee

Wynnum Fringe overwhelmed by a tidal wave of artist applications and announce a swell festival lineup. Wynnum-based producer, performing artist,

Hold, Please by Miguel Flores, R. Christopher Maxwell, John Meredith, Alexander Murphy, Quinn O'Connor, Phyllis Smith, Chris Waters

By Miguel Flores, R. Christopher Maxwell, John Meredith, Alexander Murphy, Quinn O'Connor, Phyllis Smith, Chris Waters. Seven stage managers in the United States—Miguel Flores, R.

22 Charities to Donate to During COVID-19 Shutdowns by Ruthie Fierberg

Among many worthy organizations, these have been highlighted by theatre artists often as organizations-in-need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tumble into summer as QPAC with Queensland’s own CIRCA by Peter J Snee

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will be the place to be this summer with two captivating circus productions by internationally

NFSA celebrates Kylie Minogue in new online exhibition

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is turning into a Disco to celebrate Kylie Minogue’s countless achievements with a new online-only exhibition, Kylie: A Celebration.…

Broadway Songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber by Broadway Direct

Andrew Lloyd Webber is an iconic composer of musical theatre, having written at least 21 musicals so far. One of his most famous musicals is the highly popular and longest-running Broadway s…

La Boite Theatre Company re-opens its doors by Peter J Snee

After eight months, La Boite Theatre Company are opening their doors and welcoming patrons back into the theatre with a brand-new HWY

2020 Tony Award Nominations: Time, Streaming, Shows and More by Michael Paulson

In a season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, only 18 shows are eligible for awards. The ceremony is expected to take place in December.

Wynnum Fringe reveals a stellar 2020 program

The bayside hub of Wynnum will take centre stage when the inaugural Wynnum Fringe hits the suburban streets with a stellar lineup of local talent from 13 to 15 November 2020. Wynnum-based pr…

Heidi Schreck on Bringing What The Constitution Means to Me to Stream by Frank Dilella For Broadway Direct

Heidi Schreck’s What The Constitution Means to Me is the little show that could – and is doing! The politically-infused work, which debuted off-Broadway in 2018 and later premiered on Br…

Stage adaptation of Loaded to be reimagined as an audio play

Malthouse Theatre’s world premiere production of Loaded will be reimagined as an immersive four-part digital audio experience, given it can no longer proceed on the stage as planned for Se…

Pivot, plan, prepare, pre-empt: Queensland’s leading event manager on how events are vital to recovery of economy and culture by Gabi Bergman

As restrictions relax and Queensland gets back to business, one of the state’s leading event manager Wendy Lacey from TLC

2020 Tony Award Nominations Announced October 15 by Ryan McPhee

James Monroe Iglehart unveils the list of nominees for a season cut short due to the pandemic.

‘Night Manager’ director Susanne Bier on her new TV thriller

The film-maker talks about working with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant on HBO’s ‘The Undoing’ — and why she’d love to direct Bond

Rebecca — a lush Netflix remake of Hitchcock’s classic

Lily James and Armie Hammer star in this expensive-looking film from Ben Wheatley

Rock ’n’ room service: the Libertines’ new hotel

The famously dissolute British band have opened the Albion Rooms, a boutique retreat in Margate

Happy days for Phillips as TV producers’ Rockwell paintings go on offer

Plus Miami Design District to host Art Basel galleries; spirits high at 1-54 fair