Streaming Kelli O'Hara Holiday Concert Postponed Due to Inclement Weather by Logan Culwell-Block

The King and I Tony winner will now give her concert of showtunes and holiday favorites December 12.

Kelli O'Hara Holiday Concert Streams December 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by the University of Connecticut, The King and I Tony winner sings a mix of showtunes and holiday favorites.

The 8th Koorie Art Show Winners Announced

Melbourne based artist Clinton Naina (Meriam Mir) is the winner of the Koorie Art Show, Creative Victoria Award for Excellence in Any Media announced this afternoon (Saturday 5 December 2020…

"It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" Rings in the Holiday"Streaming CCCT by Lynne Stevens

Director Bogdonoff Grabs Our Hearts, Strikes a Chord by Lynne Stevens We are in radio STUDIO A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve, 1946, watching a radio version of It's a Wonderful Life.…

The 2021 Adelaide Festival gives life support of the best kind by Peter J Snee

70 events, 10 world premieres, 14 Australian premieres, 18 events exclusive to Adelaide over 17 beautiful days and nights. The

Visit the world's most beloved cities and dream destinations without leaving Melbourne

Avid travellers can now walk the streets of Paris, marvel at Big Ben and snap up an authentic New York hot dog as the city's newest interactive travel experience, Wanderlust Melbourne, has o…

2021 Adelaide Writers' Week announces first round of authors and programs by Peter J Snee

It is only fitting that next year's Adelaide Writers' Week, the third from Director Jo Dyer, seeks to immerse us

International circus collaboration to premiere in Brisbane by Peter J Snee

Circa Contemporary Circus, one of the world's leading performance companies, has joined forces with multi-award winning and globally renowned animation

FRINGE WORLD reveals 2021 festival program

The full 2021 FRINGE WORLD Festival program is now on sale! Well not quite. There are in fact over 350 incredible shows now on sale and in the coming weeks there will be some surprises with …

Art Gallery of South Australia announces highlights of 2021 program

The Art Gallery of South Australia has announced highlights of its 2021 program that promises to be both explorative and contemplative. "In 2021, the Art Gallery of South Australia promises …

LET THEM ALL TALK, Featuring Christopher Fitzgerald, Begins Streaming on HBO Max Next Week

Three-time Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, who is set to star in the highly anticipated Broadway revival of  Company, will be seen this month on HBO Max in Steven Soderbergh's new fi…

SOULFUL SCROOGE by Sandy MacDonald

Scrooge's reawakening to the importance of community couldn't come at a better time.

Sankofa.org by The Kennedy Center

Women's Circus to celebrate diversity at Arts Centre Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne alongside the Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Performing Lines are delighted to announce Women's Circus as the recipient of the Public Realm Performance Project Co…

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (102) by Robert Shuman

The charming delicacy of the scenic artist's sketch is always uglified on the stage. . . . And no matter what the artist might do, he will never be able to conquer materiality and coarseness…

Online This Week: We Three Categories by American Theatre Editors

Concerts, a 'Carol' or 3, and a surfeit of readings, benefits, and other virtual theatre kick off December in abundant style.

Old Friends New Works: Laura Linney, Edie Falco, Jeremy Pope by Jonathan Mandell

Watch "Old Friends New Works" below until December 7 "You broke my heart. You let me down. You cut my teeth out…You pulverized my sense of self…And I recovered," Edie Falco says in Simon…

SAFILM 2020 Online Festival Concludes Next Week by Kurt Gardner

THE FESTIVAL
 WRAPS ITS 26TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DECEMBER
 MINI-FEST STREAMING ONLINE DEC 9-13 SAFILM-San Antonio Film Festival wraps the 2020 (pandemic) season of online mini-fe…

Show People With Paul Wontorek: Michael Riedel by Broadway.com

Broadway.com's Paul Wontorek chats with theater columnist Michael Riedel about his new book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, his career, the Broadway shutdown and more.

Odds & Ends: Raúl Esparza to Return to Law & Order: SVU & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Raúl Esparza Returns to Law & Order: SVU After nearly three years away from Law & Order: SVU, four-time Tony nom…

Liza Colón-Zayas' #AtlanticMoment by Atlantic Theater

Through the end of the year, some of our beloved artists will be sharing Atlantic moments that stick with them when connection is scarce. We hope they inspire you to think back on your own, …

Eboni Booth's #AtlanticMoment by Atlantic Theater

Through the end of the year, some of our beloved artists will be sharing Atlantic moments that stick with them when connection is scarce. We hope they inspire you to think back on your own, …

THE NUTCRACKER Pas de Deux | Featuring Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside by American Ballet Theatre

In the News: Daveed Diggs' 'Puppy for Hanukkah' and a Peter Pan With Sharon D. Clarke, Bertie Carvel, Olivia Colman, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: People are humming "Someone Gets Hurt" from Mean Girls. Just ask Google.

TriviaMania, The Holiday Edition by TheaterMania

Theatre Exile presents Jeremy Gable's 'D-Pad' by Mina Reinckens

Theatre Exile presents 'D-Pad,' an almost-too-real narrative about a woman of color facing down the gaming industry. Mina Reinckens reviews.

AI and K-pop at the festival of Korean movers and shakers by Lyndsey Winship

Dancers learn routines from an algorithm and we get a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of K-pop choreography as the Place's festival moves online One of the many festivals that's switch…

Piano Bar Live! Spotlight at Ribbon 72 Hilary Kole, Tuesdays, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th @ 6:00 PM

Hilary Kole with pianist John Di Martino will be performing at Ribbon 72 Tuesday, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th @ 6:00 PM " Reservations Required through Yelp. Ribbon 72 is currently Open …

Under the Influence of Dada: Readymade Cabaret 2.0 Breaks Out of Linear Time, Celebrates Chance by Alexander Fatouros

The brilliant performance reaffirms its disregard for conventional attitudes and unjustified inequalities"a nod to the social and political context from which the work sprang. The full versi…

7 Boston holiday shows and performances you can stream from home in 2020 by Kevin Slane

While stages will remain empty this year, audiences still have several ways to get into the holiday spirit.

Brave New Shakespeare Challenge - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM with The 52nd Street Project by The Public Theater

This fall, the Public Shakespeare Initiative is proud to have the extraordinary artists Danaya Esperanza and Alexandria Wailes as Guest Curators for all of our Brave New Shakespeare releases…

Brave New Shakespeare Challenge - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

This fall, the Public Shakespeare Initiative is proud to have the extraordinary artists Danaya Esperanza and Alexandria Wailes as Guest Curators for all of our Brave New Shakespeare releases…

Flea Theater to Shut Down Programs for Young Artists by Gabe Cohn

Leaders say economic challenges prompted the move, and they promise a new residency program that pays. Artists who urged change feel betrayed.

Watch Nicole Kidman & Jo Ellen Pellman Give It Some 'Zazz' in The Prom Movie by Lindsey Sullivan

Homebound audiences may be watching Nicole Kidman rock auburn curls and fabulous coats in HBO's bingeable drama The Undoing lately, but now, she's working blonde tresses and Fosse moves. …

See Dan Stevens, Judi Dench & More in New Trailer for Upcoming Blithe Spirit Movie by Caitlin Moynihan

The new film adaptation of Noël Coward's classic comedy Blithe Spirit just released a hauntingly hilarious new trailer. Starring Dan Stevens, who was set to appear in Hangmen prior to …

Michael Riedel on His New Book Singular Sensation & More on Show People by Broadway.com

Theater columnist Michael Riedel has always got a story up his sleeve. He recently released a collection of them: Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, a follow-up to his acclaimed…

'Slave Play' Playwright Jeremy O. Harris & New York Theatre Workshop Set $50,000 Commissions For New Stage Work by Greg Evans

Slave Play playwright Jeremy O. Harris and New York Theatre Workshop " the Off Broadway company where he developed the acclaimed work " announced today the establishment of two $50,000 commi…

Changes in faces, closing up spaces, and an abolitionist playwright gets more recognition by Kerry Reid

A departure at PrideArts, an arrival at Second City, and the closing of the Frontier and Understudy; Kristiana Rae Colón wins a new prize. In late June, Pride…

The 1970 Tony Awards by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic "This is my first award, so please be kind" cooed Noël Coward after he sauntered down a spiral staircase to accept his 1970 honorary Tony Award from Cary Grant, whil…

The Silkroad Ensemble: Osvaldo Golijov's Falling Out of Time " towards hope and renewal

The Argentine composer uses wide-ranging musical styles to explore the mystery of existence

Chris Potter: There is a Tide " jazz fusion full of clarity and optimism

The saxophonist shows off exemplary multi-instrumentalism in this home-recorded solo project

Lo'Jo: Transe de Papier " surreal imagery and rich textures

The French band return with their distinctive sound and surprise guests

Lavender Diamond: Now Is the Time " a beautiful collection of chamber-pop

Songs in the trio's first album in eight years are in a style that might be described as chamber-pop

The Poem: Self-portrait as a Major Motion Picture by Claudine Toutoungi

An extract from the poet's latest collection 'Two Tongues'

Rico Nasty's Nightmare Vacation is super-catchy, diamond-hard rap

Booming beats and a brashly modern register dominate the Maryland rapper's debut album

Kinbote: Shifting Distance " stirring music with a darkly funny edge

Brace yourself for the hyperactive debut album from musical cut-and-paste artist Matt Gibb

A travel guide to your block by Leah Gallant

The 99% Invisible City takes a second look at familiar cities. At a moment when some city dwellers are moving to less populated areas, The 99% Invisible City: A …

See it Through Your Eyes by Ariel Parrella-Aureli

A new community photo project highlights the beauty of Logan Square as seen through new and old locals and will be on display at the centerfold of the neighborhood. …

Make Your Own Musical Instrument by Lincoln Center

Manual Cinema forges a 'Christmas Carol' for a pandemic year of families forced apart by Chris Jones

Manual Cinema has forged a live, puppet version of 'Christmas Carol,' toned to the traumas of a lonely pandemic Christmas. It begins with Lysol and Zoom.

How to Prep for a Kiss with Meryl Streep and More Dish from the Stars of The Prom Movie by Lindsey Sullivan

Ahead of The Prom's Netflix premiere on December 11, director Ryan Murphy and the star-packed cast, including Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, Kerry Washington,…

Theater Lovers Unite! Broadway Ticket Buyers & the John Gore Organization Donate $1 Million to BC/EFA by Broadway.com

When theaters across the country shut down in March due to the coronavirus crisis, theater fans who had previously purchased tickets to Broadway and national touring shows suddenly had their…

The Phantom of the Opera Announces West End Return Date; Killian Donnelly to Star by Caitlin Moynihan

The angel of music is coming back to London! Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that The Phantom of the Opera will once again play at London's Her Majesty's Theatre be…

Alan Menken, Glenn Slater & James Graham Team Up for West End-Bound Animal Farm Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

Award-winning composer Alan Menken is teaming up with lyricist Glenn Slater and scribe James Graham for a musical version of George Orwell's allegorical tale Animal Farm. The production is a…

Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo to Star in and Produce Biopic About African Princess 'Gifted' to Queen Victoria by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo is coming to the big screen. According to Deadline, Erivo is set to star in and produce a biopic based on the life of Sarah Forbes Bon…

Watch Ali Stroker Discuss Her Dream of Playing a Rom-Com Leading Lady on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

The December episode of the series Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal is sure to get audiences in the holiday spirit. Hosted by PIX11's Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Br…

Jack and the Beanstalk review " online panto is fee-fi-fo-fun by Chris Wiegand

Available onlineAn irrepressible Iain Lauchlan leads a trip to Prickly Bottom, where songs, toilet humour and Joe Wicks gags abound A good panto is for life, not just for Christmas. It's two…

17 of the Most Iconic Moments From 'Turkey Lurkey Time' To Start Your Holiday Season by Marc J. Franklin

Everybody gather 'round the table. Dig in"excellence is being served.

Watch Nicole Kidman's Full Performance of "Zazz" from The Prom by Broadway Direct

Watch as Nicole Kidman gives us all the ZAZZ in an exclusive full performance featuring Jo Ellen Pellman, from the upcoming Netflix film, The Prom available Dec. 11. The Prom follows Dee Dee…

4 Forever! Ultimate "Waving Through A Window" Collection Of All The Broadway Evan Hansens For 4th Anniversary

Today is going to be a good day. And here's why: The Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winning musical Dear Evan Hansen opened on Broadway four (...forever) years ago tonight!

Alley Theatre Forgoes Live Season for 2021 Digital Lineup by American Theatre Editors

The company will present short plays and full-length productions online for free.

Watch Oscar Winner Nicole Kidman Demonstrate Her 'Zazz' in Full Performance Clip From The Prom by Andrew Gans

The film, based on the Broadway musical, arrives on Netflix December 11.

Revisit Broadway Favorite Tommy Bracco's Built for the Stage Virtual Interview by Playbill Staff

The interview and fitness series from Coach Joe Rosko dives into fitness, singing and dancing, and life during the pandemic.

DC Theatre Scene to cease publication Dec 31 by Tim Treanor

After fifteen and a half years and more than ten thousand articles, DC Theatre Scene will cease publishing on December 31, 2020. After December 31, there will be no more reviews, no more art…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Hillary Miller (NYC)

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Livestreaming a Conversation: Vallejo Gantner (NYC)

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National YoungArts Foundation Announces 2021 Winners by American Theatre Editors

The organization has selected 17 young theatre artists from across the country to participate in a professional development program.

Jeremy O. Harris and NYTW Launch $50K Commissions for New Works by Dan Meyer

Two Black womxn, each receiving a $50,000 commission, will be selected in the inaugural year.

Jeremy O. Harris and NYTW Launch $50K Commission for New Works by Dan Meyer

Two Black womxn will be selected in the commission's inaugural year.

How Toronto's Harold Green Jewish Theatre brought the world together for 'A Global Hanukkah Celebration' concert by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

From Berlin to Sydney, Toronto's co-artistic directors David Eisner and Avery Saltzman bring together a dozen Jewish theatres from around the world to link up in seasonal concert

Livestreaming a Conversation: Ken Cerniglia & Martine Kei Green-Rogers (US)

By . The Martin E.

Stars in the House Celebrates New Works Virtual Festival December 4 With Orfeh, Andy Karl, Brenda Braxton, Judy Kuhn, More by Andrew Gans

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

London Theatre News Today: Friday 4 December by Kitty Underwood

Gala for key workers at The London Palladium, a new Chair for the Donmar Warehouse Board, photos of The Bridge's Christmas Carol and more The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 4 Decembe…

R.I.P. Warren Berlinger by Trav S.D.

Character actor Warren Berlinger (b. 1937) has just passed way. I don't know that I'd have felt the need to eulogize him, but for the fact that, par usual, the entertainment obit writers (or…

Excavating Mark Robson by Trav S.D.

Mark Robson (1913-78) directed many of my favorite movies but until recently I never knew his name. His is not a name-above-the-title, and many of his best known films are associated with st…

The Status of RKO Keith's Flushing by Trav S.D.

Ordinarily, I restrict what's essentially local news to posts on social media, but I think you can see that there's a dimension to this story that will be of interest to vaudeville lovers th…

The Jewish Soul: Classics of Yiddish Cinema

Restored by Lobster Films, Paris, presented by Kino Lorber, this series showcases careful new translations by Yiddish cultural historian Allen Lewis Rickman, which preserve the clever wordpl…

Chelsea Clinton on #ShePersistedATC by Atlantic Theater

It was a real joy remounting Chelsea Clinton's children's book She Persisted into a musical last spring, and revisiting the piece in this digital space has been doubly energizing! But don't …

Liz Callaway Releases Acoustic Christmas Album December 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Baby and Miss Saigon star covers tunes by Sara Bareilles, sister Ann Hampton Callaway, and more on Comfort and Joy " An Acoustic Christmas.

Welcome to our clash pad " the case against white walls

Contemporary artworks on candy-pink walls? Designer Rachel Chudley and gallerist Victoria Williams say it's all about the mix

Listen to the Newly Released The Prom Movie Cast Album Here by Broadway Direct

Released today, The Prom movie cast album is finally available. Listen to this new album below.  The Prom, is…

FROZEN the Musical: Samantha Banks (Elsa) and Stephanie McKeon (Anna) share their love of Frozen by Disney On Broadway

Prepare to Let It Go as Disney's FROZEN comes to life on stage at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The only official places to buy tickets for FROZEN are FrozenTheMusical.co.uk and the Di…

Jessica Sherr proves 'Bette Davis Ain't for Sissies' by Alan Smason

By EDWARD RUBIN Of all the celebs channeled by drag queens and female impersonators, Bette Davis, like flies to honey, has always been at the top of every performers list. Her mannerisms, he…

Teenagers put to the test in survival drama The Wilds on Amazon Prime

A group of girls must learn to survive on a deserted island after their plane crashes into the ocean

Dizzying sci-fi drama Raised by Wolves comes to Sky Atlantic

Directed in part by Ridley Scott, the series follows two androids tasked with creating a human colony after Earth is destroyed

BBC4's Red Penguins " how Americans tried to rescue the Soviet hockey team

Money and marketing was pumped into the Red Army after the collapse of the USSR, a riotous documentary reveals

Carmen Morgan, Futaba Shioba Awarded 2020 Robeson Award by American Theatre Editors

For the first time, the award presented by Actors' Equity Association and Foundation will go to 2 individuals.

Hot Clip of the Day: Marty Thomas & Marissa Rosen "Sleigh" Elf Tune From Upcoming Holiday Album

Vocal wizards, Broadway vets and besties of close to 10 years Marty Thomas and Marissa Rosen star in our Hot Clip of the Day as it is their holiday album release eve!

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I've never been so happy that the last month of this year is flying by so fast. "December, already," someone said. "Yes," I said.  "Abso-effin-lutely, yes." Because every day that passes …

Theatres hit by lack of Covid insurance as London's West End reopens

Producers focus on smaller shows to mitigate the financial risk of coronavirus-related cancellations

Killian Donnelly to star in the 2021 re-opening of The Phantom of the Opera

Firm plans have now been announced for The Phantom of the Opera's West End return this summer with Killian Donnelly set to portray the titular character. The on-again, off-again produc…

Watch Teaser for NBC's One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, Featuring Casts of Jagged Little Pill, Ain't Too Proud, and More by Andrew Gans

The two-hour TV special, hosted by Tina Fey, will air December 10 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Shane Richie to return to the the West End cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie this January

Shane Richie is set to reprise his role as Hugo/Loco Chanelle in Everybody's Talking About Jamie from 5 January 2021, it has been confirmed. Having recently placed in fourth on this ye…

9 Ana Gasteyer Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

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

Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Ashley Park, Kathryn Gallagher, HAMILTON and More

To all theater people out there who have suddenly found themselves spending endless amounts of time scrolling through TikTok... you are not alone! If you are a fellow theater nerd looking fo…

Watch Now: Tina Fey Brings You "One Night Only: The Best of Broadway" Trailer by Broadway Direct

Tina Fey hosts a star-studded night showcasing the best of the Great Bright Way. See performances from Chicago, Mean Girls, Jersey Boys, and more in One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, air…

King's Giant Going Large | Jack and the Beanstalk by American Repertory Theater

Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, James Graham at Work on Animal Farm Musical by Dan Meyer

The show is aiming for a spring 2021 workshop ahead of a West End debut.

'I was happy to give it a whirl': The Theatre Channel " Episode Three (Online review) by Ian Foster

Exploring the world of rock musicals, Episode 3 of The Theatre Channel features Alex Gaumond, Shan Ako, John Owen-Jones, Francesca Jackson, Aisha Jawando and Rob Houchen.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, December 4, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Shane Richie to Return to London Cast of Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Andrew Gans

The production is currently scheduled to resume performances at the Apollo Theatre December 12.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE BEST OF BROADWAY, Featuring MEAN GIRLS, AIN'T TOO PROUD, JAGGED LITTLE PILL, and More!

Tony Award-nominated Tina Fey ('Mean Girls') is set to host 'One Night Only: The Best of Broadway,' an unforgettable night of music celebrating the incredible and resilient Broadway communit…

A chat with The Doo Wop Project, streaming 'Live In Your Home For The Holidays' on December 12 by Deb Miller

After the sensational success of The Doo Wop Project: Live In Your Living Room " a knockout virtual concert livestreamed from New World Stages in October " the super-popular vocal group brin…

BBC To Broadcast Series Of Plays Recorded In Theatres by Artsjournal1

"Lights Up, the latest phase of the broadcaster's Culture In Quarantine initiative, will feature a combination of premieres and older plays recorded for the first time. … The initiative be…

Review: An Ice Thing to Say, The Cockpit & Cyborphic by Ryan Van Champion

Review: An Ice Thing to Say, The Cockpit & Cyborphic4.0Overall ScoreReader Rating 0 VotesLike all art, theatre is subjective; the artists place something before you and you take from it …

The show must go online: COVID-19 forces Seattle-area performing arts groups to rethink tradition by Crystal Paul

Local performing arts groups project that their virtual holiday shows will bring in only a fraction of their usual holiday revenues. Yet many are proceeding, in new ways and formats, hopeful…

What to do this December weekend by Amy Wong

Try these takeout recommendations, expand your reading list and spend your weekend doing these other activities.

Maude Davey Will Direct Reading of Theresa Borg's DAME & COMMANDER by Gabi Bergman

Antipodes Theatre Company (ATC) is pleased to announce the final entry in their 2020 Ricochet Reading Series, Theresa Borg's Dame

Broadway Across America, ticket buyers donate $1 million to Broadway Cares by Caitlin Huston

Broadway Across America and ticket buyers have donated $1 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  The amount came from ticket buyers who donated the value of their unused Broadway …

VIDEO: Viola Davis Talks Playing Ma Rainey and More on 60 MINUTES

The versatile actor " currently the youngest and only African American to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting" " an Emmy, a Tony and an Oscar " speaks …

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/04/20 David Adkins and Tim Jones, "Holiday Memories" by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 12/04/20. David Adkins and Tim Jones from Berkshire Theatre Group's "Holiday Memories" and actor Tara Franklin in the kitchen with "Sweet Sam Bakes". 

Andrew Lloyd Webber believes in the imminent return of Broadway and the West End. That's all he asks of you. by Peter Marks

The composer-impresario behind 'Cats' and 'Phantom' is on a pandemic-thwarting mission.

The Phantom of the Opera will open at Her Majesty's in June 2021 | The Phantom of the Opera by The Phantom Of The Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce the opening of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at its home, Her Majesty's Theatre in London next year. Performances are schedu…

The Phantom of the Opera returns! 2021 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Jefferson Mays Acts the Dickens Out of 'A Christmas Carol' by David Cote

Performing an abridged but faithful version of 'A Christmas Carol,' Jefferson Mays keeps this holiday tradition alive for streaming audiences.

Revisit Six Star Adrianna Hicks' Interview With Built for the Stage by Playbill Staff

The interview and fitness series from Coach Joe Rosko dives into fitness, singing and dancing, and life during the pandemic.

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch December 4-6 by Ryan McPhee

Vanessa Williams and John Lloyd Young go live, celebrate Ars Nova all day and all night, and more.

Broadway Games: A Broadway Blend Jumble by JK

How about a Broadway word puzzle to start your weekend off right? We have blended together two musical titles. To figure it out, you'll need to figure out the clues. The orange boxes on the …

THE PROM Soundtrack is Now Available!

The soundtrack for the upcoming film adaptation of The Prom is now available today, December 4. The physical version of the album will be released on December 18.

Fallout of an affair by Terry Teachout

In today's Wall Street Journal, I review a webcast by Arkansas's TheatreSquared of Lauren Gunderson's The Half-Life of Marie Curie. Here's an excerpt. *  *  * I've been hearing g…

Replay: Tyrone Power appears on Person to Person by Terry Teachout

Tyrone Power appears as a guest on Person to Person, hosted by Edward R. Murrow. This episode was originally telecast live on December 20, 1957, by CBS: (This is the latest in a series o…

Almanac: Rex Stout on murder by Terry Teachout

"If anyone not a moron has determined to kill your husband, he will be killed. Nothing is simpler than to kill a man; the difficulties arise in attempting to avoid the consequences." Rex Sto…

No 'Nutcracker'? Or 'Messiah'? How Theaters Are Facing A COVID Christmas by Jeff Lunden

In normal times, audiences would be flocking to theaters for Christmas productions right now. But 2020 is anything but normal " especially when it comes to holiday traditions.

'Unapologetic about its candour': ALL OF ME " China Plate Theatre (Online review) by Michael Davis

Originally performed in Edinburgh in 2019, Caroline Horton's All Of Me returns in two different formats " as an interactive digital version hosted on gaming platform Twine and as an audio ve…

Snapshot: 'World of Warfare' by Julian Röder

The images epitomise the spectacular yet often contradictory forces at play in the German photographer's work

Why the National Ballet's 'Nutcracker' " onscreen instead of onstage this year " is still a stunner worth seeing by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

When this version was first seen in theatres in 2008, the Toronto cinema audience applauded virtuoso dances much as they might have in the Four Seasons Centre. The lead performances by Sonia…

Franklin Regional students perform fall play 'A Delightful Quarantine' online by Abby Nickols

BroadwayRadio Special: Interview with 2020 Tony Award Nominee, Lindsay Jones by James Marino

James Marino talks with Lindsay Jones about his two 2020 Tony Award nominations, the upcoming Audible release of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, (and possible future Broadway production) …

Best Performances of 2020 by Wesley Morris

One day, we'll look back on this year and bawl. But we should also remember that there were professionals out there who dared to bring joy to our screens.

Magic Mike Live tickets back on sale! Book now for unlimited fizz!

The West End's hottest hunks have returned! Channing Tatum's ultra-sexy stage show is officially coming back to London's Hippodrome Casino this Spring with tickets for the …

On the Couch with Chiara Assetta

Who is Chiara Assetta? I would describe myself as a loud, talkative and positive person who is a bit oblivious to the world at times, which I tend to enjoy. I love being around family and fr…

With Germany's Theaters Closed, the Drama's Online. Again. by A.J. Goldmann

The show must go on, despite a second lockdown, with livestreamed premieres and recent recordings.

Japanese Film Festival Plus: Online Festival opens!

The 2020 JFF Plus: Online Festival kicks off today with a free streamable program of the very best in contemporary Japanese cinema, available to audiences across Australia and New Zealand un…

St Martins is turning 40!

St Martins, the leading theatre company in Australia creating and producing theatre by young people for adult audiences, is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2020 by telling soulful, funny an…

Meryl Streep: 'Our movie isn't just froth " it has intent'

The Oscar-winning actress on her musical-comedy The Prom, her own high school experiences and taking inspiration from Liza Minnelli

Art + Theater: Dawoud Bey; "Carol" drive-in by ArtsATL Staff

Dawoud Bey: An American Project continues at the High Museum of Art.... The post Art + Theater: Dawoud Bey; "Carol" drive-in appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Review: Earnest "Love, M." at Horizon Theatre says nothing new about AIDS by Kathy Janich

Horizon Theatre's latest Zoom production, Love, M., is a world premiere that... The post Review: Earnest "Love, M." at Horizon Theatre says nothing new about AIDS appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Theater Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (starring Jefferson Mays) by Samuel Garza Bernstein

SINGING THE PRAISES OF A CAROL At this time of year, productions about dear old Scrooge are ablaze as usual, even in streaming mode. One-man shows, radio plays, and reruns on film. What's yo…

Moving an LGBTIQ+ Arts and Healing Space in Bogotá Online During the Pandemic by Viviana Vargas

By Viviana Vargas. Viviana Vargas shares what it's been like transitioning their Bogotá-based arts, culture, and healing storefront, Balistikal, into an online space during the pandemic.

MPavilion announces trailblazing, adaptive takeover of Parkade Carpark

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Melbourne and Creative Victoria, have announced that from 8 January 2021 MPavilion " Australia's most loved architecture and d…

ACMI set to reopen in February after massive transformation

Following a multi-million dollar transformation of Australia's national museum of screen culture backed by the Victorian Government, ACMI has announced it will re-open its doors to the publi…

Flickonomics: who does finance best on screen?

Hedge funder turned journalist Robert Armstrong offers a beginner's guide, from 'Wall Street' to 'Industry'

Living Newspaper: how the Royal Court is bringing current affairs to life

A bold project aims to provide a counter-narrative to mainstream media " and fake news

Checking In With… Deedee Magno Hall, Star of Miss Saigon, Wicked, If/Then, More by Andrew Gans

The Ovation Award winner can also be heard on the new holiday album Why? Because It's Christmas.

Broadway Alum Nik Walker Hosts Health and Wellness Discussion With Orthopaedic Physicians December 4 by Dan Meyer

Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes marks a partnership between Playbill and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

Amber Gray, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Phillipa Soo, More Take Part in Ars Nova Forever Telethon December 4"5 by Dan Meyer

The 24-hour live stream includes cast reunions for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 and KPOP.

Helder Guimarães Looks to The Future, Beginning December 4 From Geffen Stayhouse by Dan Meyer

Audiences visit a high-stakes poker game and a pub in the south of France in the virtual, interactive production.

Snoop Dogg, Loretta Devine, Joaquina Kalukango, More Lead Virtual Reading of Hurt Village Starting December 4 by Andrew Gans

Steve H. Broadnax III directs Katori Hall's play as a benefit for The Actors Fund.

Death Drop, Starring Monét X Change and Courtney Act, Begins in London December 4 by Dan Meyer

The RuPaul's Drag Race alums are caught in a murder mystery at the Garrick Theatre.

The Prom Movie Soundtrack Drops December 4 by Dan Meyer

Listen to Meryl Streep, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose, Nicole Kidman, Jo Ellen Pellman and more sing out ahead of the Netflix film's release.