Monica McInerney: The Godmothers

Set between a luxurious hotel in Edinburgh, an Irish town in the shadow of a castle, country Australia and beyond, Monica McInerney’s The Godmothers is a stunning new story about loss and …

Playhouse stage set to ignite with Queensland Theatre’s Mouthpiece

A bold collision of class, privilege, and power, QPAC and Queensland Theatre presents Kieran Hurley’s award-winning play, Mouthpiece, at the Playhouse from 31 October to 14 November 2020. …

2020 Olivier Awards Videos and List of Winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Fiddler on the Roof by New York Theater

“Dear Evan Hansen,”  “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Death of a Salesman” were among the plays and musical familiar to American audiences whose recent British productions won 2020 Ol…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater offers virtual season this December by Admin

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, known for uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with messages of hope, will offer a free virtual season from December 2-31, celebrating six dec…

Bated Breath Theatre Company presents ‘Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec’ in Greenwich Village by Patricia Contino

  Part street theatre, part walking tour and all fun, Bated Breath Theatre Company’s, Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec uses the West Village as its stage.  Extended through Nove…

2020 Olivier Award Winners: Dear Evan Hansen, Leopoldstadt & Emilia Earn Top Trophies by Broadway.com

A celebrated group of productions and stars were honored for their work on the London stage at the 2020 Olivier Awards, which took place on October 25. Hosted by Jason Manford, the ceremony …

Go La La over Halloween at The Prince Consort THIS WEEKEND by Peter J Snee

Vanguard Burlesque returns to Brisbane in Boo-lesque Halloween Show plus three floors of spooky celebrations all weekend. ATTENTION HALLOWEEN LOVERS

The Annoyance’s “Splatter Theater:” Sharing a Chicago Halloween Tradition with an Online Audience by Andrew Agress

While theaters around the United States typically produce The Rocky Horror Picture Show around Halloween, the city of Chicago, Illinois has a different tradition. Starting in 1987, The Annoy…

Revitalised theatre for Griffith

A striking mural representing the Wiradjuri People now welcomes visitors to the upgraded Griffith Regional Theatre thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Regional Cultural Fund. The U…

Call for entries – Patrick White Playwrights Award & Fellowship by Peter J Snee

Sydney Theatre Company is inviting applications from Australia’s talented playwrights for the 2020 Patrick White Playwrights Award and expressions of

NEWS: Three prizes each for & Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen & Emilia as Olivier Awards 2020 winners are announced by Press Releases

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard were announced in a special ITV programme filmed at The London Palladium, and on Official London Theatre’s YouTube channel.

'Russian Troll Farm:' Imagine 'The Office,' But With Election Interference by Jeff Lunden

A new play — directed and performed via Zoom — imagines workplace life at Russia's Internet Research Agency, a real life troll-farm indicted for its interference in the 2016 election.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Leopoldstadt’ Pick Up Olivier Awards by Alex Marshall

Sam Tutty, Sharon D. Clarke and Andrew Scott are among the actors to triumph at the coronavirus-delayed awards, the British equivalent of the Tonys.

Fake Friends’ “Jerk” in Brooklyn by Jack Wernick

Camp is very much in season in Circle Jerk, a pitched-to-the-rafters romp from new media and theater collective Fake Friends. The show bills itself as an investigation of digital life and wh…

Brand new podcast IN ALL HONESTY launched today by Peter J Snee

In All Honesty is a non-fiction theatrical podcast that allows people from different walks of life to share experiences which society

Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet, More Win Big at the 2020 Olivier Awards by Dan Meyer

The awards were presented in a TV special October 25.

New musicals win awards as virtual Oliviers honour theatre by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Newcomers joined stalwarts such as Matthew Bourne, who won his ninth award Newcomers and established theatre figures shared the honours at the Olivier awards this year in a ceremony which wa…

‘School for Wives’ Review: The Enchantment Is Visual by Maya Phillips

Grooming a naïve maiden to be an obedient bride is bound to fail, or at least be sorely tested, when Molière spins the love story.

Adelaide Guitar Festival goes annual with 2021 program and regional tour reaching more South Australians than ever before

Adelaide Festival Centre has announced that Adelaide Guitar Festival will become an annual event and reach more regional communities than ever before in 2021. Adelaide Guitar Festival 2021 w…

Winners announced for Olivier Awards 2020 With Mastercard by Megan

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard were announced this evening in a special broadcast filmed at The London Palladium. The post Winners announced for Olivier Awards 2020 W…

Magic direct to your lounge this Christmas by Peter J Snee

Teenage Aussie international magic sensation SAKSHAM is set to get the internet buzzing again with a special live, online Christmas

Unconscious bias crippling the potential of the arts industry in Australia

The Australian arts sector has a lot of catching up to do. For far too long there has been a systemic lack of representation of people of colour in positions of power in the arts that has co…

Livestreaming a Conversation: SEGAL TALKS with Stefania Bulbarella, Yeujia Low, Le'Andra LeSeur, and Dena Igusti

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WATCH: BROADWAY SINGS FOR BIDEN Livestream Concert with Tamika Lawrence, Jessica Vosk, Kate Rockwell, and More - Live Now!

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Broadway Sings for Biden, the concert-documentary center around voting activism, premieres tonight on our site at 7pm ET.

Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard: In Memoriam by Official London Theatre

UNESCO Cities of Literature Short Play Festival 2019 by Hilary Halba and Stuart Young

In September 2019, the UNESCO Cities of Literature Short Play Festival took place in Dunedin, New Zealand. One of the major events marking the University of Otago’s 150th anniversary, the …

Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard | ITV programme by Official London Theatre

Livestreaming a Conversation: SEGAL TALKS with Kelsey Pyro

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LET’S PLAY ‘BEAT THE BARD’ (14) by Robert Shuman

Can you beat the Bard? Questions by Joyce E. Henry, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

The School for Wives: An All-Women Cast Goes #MeToo on Molière by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Tonya Pinkins has a high time under Lucie Tiberghien's direction The post The School for Wives: An All-Women Cast Goes #MeToo on Molière appeared first on New York Stage Rev…

Broadway For Biden's Phone Banking Continues With Theresa Rebeck, Georgia Stitt, and More!

Broadway for Biden's weekly phone banking initiative continues tomorrow, Monday, October 26, 2020 from 7-9pm EST.

York Theatre Company Presents - The Presidential Election Edition of In Philly, Boston, Or Baltimo' by York Theatre Company

‘JQA’ Review: Fictional History That Resonates Today by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In Aaron Posner’s play, there is more than one John Quincy Adams, but only one way to ensure that American democracy endures.

‘CRUTCH’ documentary follows dance artist Bill Shannon on crutches by Admin

The documentary, CRUTCH, chronicles the gravity defying life of Bill Shannon, an internationally-renowned artist, breakdancer and skate punk — on crutches. CRUTCH makes its world prem…

This Week on Broadway for October 25, 2020: James Monroe Iglehart by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with James Monroe Iglehart. In the second half, Peter reviews RFK @ Music Theatre of Connecticut, and all three panelists discuss p…

Livestreaming Conversation: Performing Arts and Higher Education: Where Do We Stand Today? by Zenkő Bogdán

By Zenkő Bogdán. The Paintbrush Factory in Cluj, Romania presents a conversation Performing Arts and Higher Education: Where Do We Stand Today?

Theatre Review: Streaming Broadway production of ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Lee Jeffreys

Attention must be paid once again to Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Lucky for us, Playbill.com and The Actor’s Fund have made it possible to relive a monumental revival of this Ame…

TheaterMania Live with Nine and Titanic Composer Maury Yeston by TheaterMania

On “Mr. Bojangles” (R.I.P. Jerry Jeff Walker) by Trav S.D.

We just learned of the passing of Jerry Jeff Walker (1942-2020) today. My tribute to him will be the opposite of the usual. Normally I like to provide broader perspective than other eulogist…

15 innovative designs to help future-proof the planet

Make a material difference by investing in cork, bamboo and recycled plastic bottles

Why Bob Bartlett is putting on his new play in his own backyard by David Siegel

It was a few weeks ago; an unexpected FB post from playwright Bob Bartlett caught my attention. He was posting a teaser about his newest work, which was in an early development stage. He ti…

How Matthew Warchus Generated ‘Heat’ in an Empty Theater by Michael Paulson

London’s Old Vic has sold 30,000 tickets to three livestreamed shows, with more to come. “There’s a huge appetite out there,” said Warchus, the artistic director.

Virtual thrills for Halloween week by Deb Miller

While Halloween parties and trick-or-treating may be on hold this year, you can celebrate the season and get your thrills with a spooky selection of shows and events streaming this week. The…

TEVYE SERVED RAW To Conclude Limited Engagement Today At Centenary Stage Co. by BroadwayWorld

Theater Pizzazz called the Off-Broadway production "Exquisite;" Theater Scene called it "Astonishing;" and The Forward hailed the production as "Brilliant!"

‘Novel & engaging show’: THE UNIVERSITY OF WONDER & IMAGINATION – Cahoots NI (Online review) by John Chapman

While University Of Wonder And Imagination is fun it is also educational and provides a stimulating introduction to a number of topics which can be explored further.

Call and Response: A Black Lives Matter Q&A for Young People [ASL & Live Captions]

By . ArtsEmerson presents Call and Response: A Black Lives Matter Q&A for Young People featuring Toshi Reagon, Kwame Alexander, Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson and many more...

Building up to the Olivier Awards 2020 – the virtual way by Press Releases

Do fill your glass, glam up and get ready to join host Jason Manford in saluting the Olivier Awards 2020 winners and nominees. Oh and why not take a look at the social media build-up to the …

WATCH: BROADWAY SINGS FOR BIDEN Livestream Concert with Tamika Lawrence, Jessica Vosk, Kate Rockwell, and More - Premieres at 7pm ET!

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Broadway Sings for Biden, the concert-documentary center around voting activism, premieres tonight on our site at 7pm ET.

Your Key to “Around the World in 80 Days” by Trav S.D.

We are delighted to see that TCM is showing the original 1956 version of Around the World in 80 Days today at 2:15pm EST, so we thought we would use it as an occasion to provide some backgro…

Is it ok if these guys stop by your house tonight?

Tonight, at 7 PM Eastern Time The Doo Wop Project, a guy group featuring stars of Motown and Jersey Boys, who sing tight harmonies and have even tighter dance moves . . . are performing LIV…

Get Ready for the 2020 Olivier Awards with Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Broadway might still be shut down, but Elaine Paige on Sunday isn't! Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show. This week,…

Lone Flyer: The Last Flight of Amy Johnson review – soaring spirit by Arifa Akbar

Watermill theatre, NewburyThis powerful, affecting drama ranges over the pioneering aviator’s adventurous career and her final terrible moments Amy Johnson is, in many ways, still the epit…

Bubble review – tetchy, tender tale of love under lockdown by Arifa Akbar

Nottingham PlayhouseIn James Graham’s Covid romcom, a couple who have just met decide to quarantine together, while in a parallel narrative they face isolation alone The playwright James G…

Defining “What You Do” when you need to start over by Victoria Cairl

“I don’t know who I am anymore now that I don’t have a job”, a friend confided to me over the phone, “I spent so many years working for… Continue reading on Medium »

‘Highlights the creativity displayed by female writers during this pandemic’: PRESS PLAY – Popelei Theatre by Louise Penn

A season of new digital performances written and performed by a female-led creative team, Press Play offers bite-sized chances to escape from the worries of the current world situation.

Russian Sequel To Broadway Musical Raises Copyright Concerns by Marc Hershberg

Lovers of the Broadway musical 'First Date' will need to brush up on their Russian to watch the sequel.

Curzon cinema boss calls for theatres to embrace streaming

Art house specialist says embattled industry has relied on footfall for too long

Betrayal review – a piercing revival by Georgina Brown

Theatre Royal, BathPinter’s modern classic gains currency in pandemic Britain When Peter Hall directed Harold Pinter’s 1978 Betrayal, charting adultery among London’s literati, he note…

Theater and More Happening . . . by Sandi Durell

Across the Pond In London, the hit West End musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is set to make its West End return to the Apollo Theatre for a six-month run beginning November 28. Acc…

Matilda The Musical and Jason Manford introduce the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Call Answered: Terrence Shingler: Actor, Christmas in Carolina, House of Cards, Jodie Foster by Adam Rothenberg

Terrence Shingler has been entertaining audiences on theatrical stages, TV, and film. He was personally selected by Academy Award winner Jodie Foster for a role on the Emmy Award Winning Net…

Goodbye To All This podcast — love, loss and the balancing act of being human

Presented by Sophie Townsend, the series is startling in its intimacy and detail

From Rent to Something Rotten!, Celebrate Adam Pascal With a Look at His Stage Highlights by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee celebrates his birthday October 25.

Can You Name the Shows That Marked the Broadway Debuts of These 21 Musical Theatre Writers? by Playbill Staff

How well do you know the productions that helped launch the careers of Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more?

Howell Binkley: A Celebration of Light and Love, Virtual Tribute to the Late Lighting Designer, Streams October 25 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Binkley designed the lighting for 52 Broadway shows, receiving two Tony Awards.

2020 Olivier Award Winners Announced October 25 on TV Special by Dan Meyer

The hosted ceremony will also include performances from & Juliet, Dear Evan Hansen, and more.