“Imagining Marvin”: A Tribute to How Far (and Not Far) We’ve Come by Amy Oestreicher

An interview with Ryan Shaw  In our new digital era, it was an honor to have a Zoom sit-down with 3-time Grammy nominee and Broadway star Ryan Shaw on his new tribute album to Marvin Gaye, …

Audiences acclain PIPPIN as they retrun to Musical Theatre

Sydney-siders and critics have embraced the return to theatres with Sydney’s unforgettable summer hit musical, the high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical PIPPIN receiving huge acc…

The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a breathtakingly impressive feat of theatrical innovation and ambition that sometimes forgoes substance for style. Kip Williams directs the work with his usual …

NGV Triennial 2020 opens at NGV International: a free gallery-wide presentation of 100 Artists and Designers from more than 30 countries

Opening this weekend – the NGV Triennial is a large-scale exhibition of international contemporary art, design and architecture that explores some of the most globally relevant and pressin…

Sophia Anne Caruso to Star in Netflix's THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL

Sophia Anne Caruso has joined the upcoming Netflix film The School for Good and Evil, directed by Paul Feig and also starring Sofia Wylie.

Betty Buckley Presents Virtual Concert To Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS 

Tony Award Winner, Theatre Hall of Fame honoree,  and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley presents a Virtual Concert featuring the work of  the students from her online Song & Monolo…

THE WONDER OF WAGNER by Robert Shuman

(Chilton Williamson, Jr.’s article appeared in The Spectator, 12/13.) Laramie, Wyoming Nearly all the famous artistic controversies in the aesthetic history of the western world — the …

New York Theater: UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL 2021 (Public) by Eve Meadows

17th ANNUAL UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL WITH FREE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES JANUARY 6-17, 2021 AND PRE-FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING BEGINNING DECEMBER 21 This popular and highly-anticipated festival of The…

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: August Wilson Hits the Screen Singing by David Finkle

★★★★★ Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman star, George C. Wolfe directs from Ruben Santiago-Hudson's adaptation The post Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: August Wilson Hits the Screen Sing…

Dance in 2020 explored boundaries away from the stage by Irene Hsiao

In a year of loss, artists found momentum and took care. The view is divided by screens and mirrors in Jane Jerardi's delicate hold. Fragmentation by the frame c…

Renée Fleming - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | The Kennedy Center by The Kennedy Center

‘Christmas Carol’ Review: Brooding Scrooge Gets Ghosted by Maya Phillips

An elaborate production streamed live from London makes a miser out of Andrew Lincoln and the rest of us rich with holiday cheer.

Los Texmaniacs, Melody McKiver, Rabbi Ariel Root Wolpe & Robin Barnes | Winter Traditions by The Kennedy Center

Review of 3-minute 40-second Ode to Joy performance by Igor Levit by Linda Holt

12/15/20 Eve of Beethoven's 250th Birthday This was also published in ConcertoNet.com Igor Levit, the young German-Russian pianist, knows how to get to the heart of a matter. In 2016, he de…

VIDEO: Lillias White, Ariana DeBose and More Sing RAGTIME to Rally for Georgia Runoffs

Broadway stars are belting out “Make Them Hear You” from the musical Ragtime to encourage Georgia voters to support both Democratic candidates, Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, i…

VIDEO: Watch Andrew Barth Feldman Perform Orinigal Song!

xBroadway veteran Andrew Barth Feldman has been keeping busy during the pandemic, including writing some of his own music. 'My friends have been encouraging me to do more ~casual~ song posts…

Ed Asner, Lucie Arnaz & Levi Kreis Lead THE SANTA HAT On Broadway On Demand

Ed Asner, Lucie Arnaz, and Levi Kreis will lead an all star cast of performers - national, regional and local – donating their time and talent for first and only world wide virtual readin…

VIDEO: Watch FROZEN's Josh Gad Tribute the 'Original Snowman'

Stage and screen star Josh Gad is best known worldwide as Disney's most beloved snowman, but today he is raising his voice to tribute the OG snowman- Frosty!

The Haunting of Alice Bowles review – murder at a time of plague by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineThis MR James ghost story has been rethought as a suspenseful tale for the Covid era, with a standout performance from Tamzin Outhwaite This supernatural thriller is based on…

Watch Now: Shoshana Bean’s ‘Sing Your Hallelujah’ by Matthew Wexler

Broadway and recording artist Shoshana Bean celebrates the season with a special filmed at New York City's legendary Apollo Theater. The post Watch Now: Shoshana Bean’s ‘Sing Your Hallel…

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces 2021 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

Shakespeare and James Ijames plays are on the slate for its final summer before a move to a new home.

Here We Go Again! Mamma Mia! to Resume West End Performances in June 2021 by Caitlin Moynihan

The dancing queen is ready to dance again! Mamma Mia! will resume performances at its West End home, the Novello Theatre, beginning on June 7, 2021. The ABBA musical first opened in April 1…

Show People with Paul Wontorek: Tony Winner Laura Benanti by Broadway.com

Tony winner Laura Benanti discusses turning pandemic panic into productivity with Homeschool Musical, her new album and more with Paul Wontorek.

Laura Benanti on Turning Pandemic Panic into Productivity with Homeschool Musical, Her New Album and More on Show People by Lindsey Sullivan

Laura Benanti is putting pandemic panic to good use. In addition to releasing the book M Is for Mama and Also Merlot: A Modern Moms Abcs and shooting both Younger and Gossip Girl, the Tony …

It's All About Meryl! Watch Drag Stars Pay Tribute to Meryl Streep With Song from The Prom by Caitlin Moynihan

It's all about Meryl! In honor of Ryan Murphy's recently released film adaptation of Broadway's The Prom, Netflix gathered 11 famous drag divas to transform into the characters of Meryl St…

Odds & Ends: Australia's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Announces Return Date & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Australia Production Sets February 2021 Return Date Time to get back to Hogwarts! Harry…

#ConcertsForKids: Music from the Sole's Holiday Concert by Lincoln Center

Music from the Sole returns to #ConcertsForKids with a special holiday show focusing on the theme of togetherness, and the joy that comes from sharing dancing and music, or simply spending t…

Need A Podcast for Christmas? by Christopher Munden

Hallmark Christmas movies are a genre of cinema that has received decidedly little critical attention... until now The post Need A Podcast for Christmas? appeared first on phindie.

Broadwaysted BPN Holiday Promo by Call Me Adam

REVIEW: The Snow Queen, New Wolsey Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews The Snow Queen, this year's rock'n'roll panto from the New Wolsey Theatre which can be streamed online or seen live in the theatre! This post REVIEW: T…

Immaculate perception: the many manifestations of Mary

The Annunciation has been depicted by countless artists. Can they help us to better understand Mary?

‘All hell broke loose’: Spike Lee on his — and everyone’s — 2020

The Oscar-winning film-maker on his latest movie, a tumultuous year and what comes next for the US

In the News: Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert Release All the Girls Album, Bid on Costumes Worn by Bernadette Peters and Hugh Jackman by Talaura Harms

Plus: Tyrone Davis has been named Associate Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group.

Krista Monson Interview for Performers Stuff Pro Series: Cirque du Soleil and Curiosity in the Performing Arts by Performerstuff

Krista Monson Interview for Performers Stuff Pro Series: Cirque du Soleil and Curiosity in the Performing Arts Written by: Mark Pawsey December 18, 2020 Performer Stuff Pro Series host…

Livestreaming International Presenting and Exchange: What Can We Champion Now and into the Future

By .

Holiday Shows 2020 Guide: All the Nutcrackers, A Christmas Carols and Other Annual Traditions You Love, This Year Online by Jonathan Mandell

The beloved annual holiday shows return this year with two distinct differences: All are online, and many are free. That includes the two oldest and best-known: Radio City Christmas Spectacu…

SLSO appoints Stephanie Childress as assistant conductor by Eric Meyer Special To The Post-Dispatch

Childress succeeds former resident conductor Gemma New, who held the position from 2016 through May 2020.

The Chimes and I Hate It Here ring out a horrible year by Kerry Reid

Charles Dickens and Ike Holter are unlikely twin spirit guides in two online shows. "Ring out the old year, ring in the new, ring-a-ding-ding," says Shirley MacL…

The State of Theater Before the Pandemic by Smalley Bogg

A valuable look at the state of American theater on the eve of the pandemic The post The State of Theater Before the Pandemic appeared first on phindie.

Livestreaming Calling for Radical Change: A Fieldwide Conversation: The Climate Crisis, Performing Arts Touring, and our Future

By . How can we as a field address the impending climate crisis while we still have time to do so? What have we learned during this time and how can we build on it?

Theatre That Steps Outside The Theatre by Artsjournal

“We are all here because we believe in the power of theatre, right? We think it has the power to change minds, to catalyze conversations, to shift narratives. But we most often limit that …

FOR CHRISTMAS SAKE!: THE MOVIE MUSICAL Starring Kalen Allen, Alex Newell, Mj Rodriguez and More Premieres Tonight

Actor, producer, singer, internet sensation and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” regular Kalen Allen is ready to spread even more holiday cheer with For Christmas Sake!: The Movie Musical.…

Brave New Shakespeare Challenge - "Otherness" in ASL from THE BOOK OF SIR THOMAS MORE 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 - "Taking Action" in ASL from AS YOU LIKE IT 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 - "Bearing Witness" in ASL from THE TEMPEST 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…

Hub City Resident-Turned-Rutgers Student Gives Back to Her Immigrant Community by Lisa Intrabartola

The Collaborative Center and George Street Playhouse are applying for other grants to give a new crop of students the opportunity to produce podcasts. They intend to focus this series on equ…

Review: Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Wally World’ takes on life on a retail treadmill by Chris Jones

The second entry in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s virtual season, “Wally World” by Isaac Gomez is an audio play set in a big-box store in the bordertown of El Paso, Texas.

Robert Musil As Playwright by Artsjournal1

The author of The Man Without Qualities worked in the theaters of Vienna as both critic and playwright. Author Genese Grill looks at how Musil’s two completed plays fed his most famous nov…

Tune-in to Upcoming Kennedy Center Digital Holiday Content Featuring Renée Fleming, Caroline Bowman and More

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is inviting you to tune-in for exciting virtual Holiday programming between now and January 1, 2021. The Kennedy Center is honoring this D…

Six Reasons to Attend Thespian Nation Live by Allison Dolan

Thespy coaching, college auditions, workshops, and more The post Six Reasons to Attend Thespian Nation Live appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Jason Robert Brown's New Album COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE With Ariana Grande and Shoshana Bean Out Now

Today Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have released the official album for Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown’s spring 2020 virtual SubCulture concert feat…

Actors’ Equity extends flexible dues policy by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity is extending its policy of flexible dues paying periods.  Following a policy set last spring, the union will continue to extend the deadline by which union members are requ…

The onstage season was short, but there was plenty of drama in 2020 by Kerry Reid

Getting back to normal isn't going to happen. And in many ways, it shouldn't. On Monday, March 16, I walked into a theater for the last time in 2020. It was at T…

The ten best Chicago books of 2020 by Adam Morgan

Add these stories rooted in the city to your reading list. Canceled events, publishing delays, shuttered bookstores—in many ways, 2020 was an awful year for C…

Listening Pleasures by Darryl Reilly

Sam Fragoso, Gilbert Gottfried, Frank Santopadre and Studs Terkel’s broadcasts have provided me with entertainment and enlightenment during this pandemic. The post Listening Pleasures ap…

Director/Choreographer James Kinney's "That's It!" & 12 More Clips Of His Thrilling Choreo by Broadway's Best

Musical theatre fans, we have the YouTube Spiral for you. Grab your dance shoes, a fedora and meet James Kinney.

Barbara Windsor, Beloved British TV and Film Star, Dies at 83 by Alex Marshall

She went from bubbly sex symbol in the “Carry On” films to working-class hero on “EastEnders.” Her private life was often as troubled as her “EastEnders” character’s.

Now Is the Winter of Our Online Content by American Theatre Editors

Plenty of Scrooge is on offer from the nation's theatres, as well as Dorothy Gale, Richard III, Satchmo, and more.

Review: A Very Pointless Digital Holiday Spectacular, just right for 2020 sendoff by Jill Kyle-Keith

You’ve got to hand it to Pointless Theatre- the above title alone is just about perfect for 2020, even if it started out as a simple twist on the company’s clever name. As we are all in …

The real Ma Rainey. Will the Netflix movie do her justice? by Jordan Ealey

Introducing the real Ma Rainey. Ahead of the premiere on December 18, 2020 of August Wilson’s play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, it is important for audiences to realize that Ma Rainey is no…

NEWS: Performances of Mischief Movie Night In will be live-streamed over Christmas by Press Releases

With the latest round of Government restrictions closing theatres in London, the original Mischief team have announced that they will be performing their improv show Mischief Movie Night In,…

How One University is Transforming Stephen Schwartz’s Working For the COVID Age by Logan Culwell-Block

We chat with director Peter Flynn and the Wicked and Godspell composer about an updated edition of the 1978 musical that features new interviews with frontline and essential workers.

New Rep Announces Departure of AD Michael J. Bobbitt by American Theatre Editors

Bobbitt will assume the role of executive director for Mass Cultural Council on Feb. 1, 2021.

Save on Anything Goes tickets! Book now and pay no booking fees

Need something to look forward to in 2021? Save when you book your London Anything Goes tickets and pay no booking fees. Tickets for Anything Goes now start from just £25, so get booking t…

Lincoln Center at Home: Curate Your Own Season by Lincoln Center

Mannakin Theater and Dance presents global presentation ‘The Nutshell!’

Mannakin Theater and Dance has prepared a truly global celebration of The Nutcracker, called The Nutshell!, and it’s streaming to your home for the entire holiday season! The 2020 produc…

Learn How This Trio Put a Hadestown Spin on Holiday Classics on Broadway Profiles by Broadway.com

Like the December episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, this new Christmas album is sure to help audiences get into the holiday spirit. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal …

Watch 11 Drag Queens Pay Homage to Meryl Streep’s Career With an Epic Lip Sync to ‘It’s Not About Me’ From The Prom by Dan Meyer

Manila Luzon, Monique Heart, Kim Chi, and more star in “Night of 1000 Meryls.”

Love Letters | Audience reactions on Covid safety regulations | #BackOnStage by Official London Theatre

"Turn Off The Dark" Spider-Man Joins “Spider-Man 3” as Peter Parker with Glass Bones, Paper Skin by Broadway Beat

by Jason Keane. @akeanemachine (Twitter), @jasondkeane (Instagram). ATLANTA - Thrilling news for theatre and superhero today, as Sony and...

Three Generations of Classical Kanters by Trav S.D.

It happens more often than not — I go to work on a post about someone in show business, and the tunnel leads to a rabbit warren of similary accomplished relatives and/or collaborators. Thu…

Helen Fielding opens up about Being Bridget Jones on BBC2

The creator of the fictional singleton reflects on how the character grew from newspaper column to hit film

John C Reilly leads a motley crew of would-be astronauts in Moonbase 8

The four-man team prepare for a lunar mission in the Arizona desert in a new series on Sky Comedy

The Goes Wrong Show’s Nativity and Ghosts Christmas special — boisterous festive fare

A busy manger and a mansion full of spirits make for calamitous Christmas viewing in two BBC1 shows

Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert's ALL THE GIRLS Album Set to be Released

PS CLASSICS will release All the Girls – the new album from Rebecca Luker and Sally Wilfert – on Friday, December 25 in digital and streaming formats. A CD will be available on …

WHY WE MADE “COMING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE” by Jason Robert Brown

The night that New York City went into lockdown, March 16, was to have been the 58th concert in my monthly residency at SubCulture, a series that has given me so much joy and fostered so muc…

Rise Up! Hamilton Announces West End Return in May 2021 by Caitlin Moynihan

Are you willing to wait for it? Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning Hamilton will return to the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre on May 15, 2021. The musical opened in London in December 20…

ESTELLA SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH A TWIST Album Featuring Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan & More Now Available

Broadway Records announced today the release of the digital album of ESTELLA SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH A TWIST, a new holiday musical that uniquely blends theatre, film and cutting-edg…

Ann Dowd and Family to Star in Reading of A Doll's House, Part 2

Lucas Hnath's play will be presented by Penguin Rep.

Review: A Remarkable Turn by Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln in A Christmas Carol

London's Old Vic streams its Tony-nominated production worldwide.

Lynn Ahrens Concert A Lyric Life to Air Free Tonight

The concert was filmed in 2018 at 92Y.

Out of the Box Theatrics Announces 2021 Season Featuring BABY With Alice Ripley and More

New York City’s Out of the Box Theatrics has announced its 2021 Season, including the previously announced virtual production of The Last Five Years and the long-awaited return of the c…

Virtual presentation of the work "The Dybbuk," the most famous Jewish work in the world by Jewish News Agency Ajn

In the centenary month of THE DYBBUK, the most famous Jewish work in the world, by S. Ansky, a new version was released in virtual form given the restrictions generated by the COVID-19 pande…

#PlayYourRole with Tidtaya Sinutoke, Isabella Dawis & Sa'Lah Jackson by American Theatre Wing

By providing financial, educational, and moral support, to artists like Isabella, Tidtaya, and Se'Laj, the American Theatre Wing breaks down the barriers to entering the theatre industry. �…

'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Shines A Light On August Wilson's Vision by Tom Vitale

The late August Wilson's first Broadway hit, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," has been adapted for the screen, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final film role.

Watch Chadwick Boseman in a Scene From ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ by Mekado Murphy

The director George C. Wolfe discusses a tense sequence featuring the actor and Viola Davis.

Chelsea Clinton’s #AtlanticMoment by Atlantic Theater

Our Atlantic moments series continues with author and activist Chelsea Clinton (#ShePersistedATC). Watch as she recounts her most meaningful moment watching her book come to life on our stag…

A Christmas Carol review – Andrew Lincoln's Scrooge is a tearjerking gem by Claire Armitstead

Available onlineThe Old Vic’s Zoom-broadcast version of the Dickens classic is full of heart – and pulls back the curtain on Covid-era theatre Three years ago, Matthew Warchus’s produc…

“Pull the Switch!”: Audition Monologues for 12 Angry Jurors by Performerstuff

“Pull the Switch!”: Audition Monologues for 12 Angry Jurors Written by Amanda Grace December 18, 2020 The greatest honor of being an actor comes when one can use their talents t…

Broadway Bradshaws Christmas Concert! by Framily Travel

Stars in the House Spotlights Greater Orlando Performing Arts Relief With Wayne Brady, Norm Lewis, Rachel York, More December 18 by Andrew Gans

The evening also benefits the fund, which provides assistance during challenging times to individuals throughout Greater Orlando.

Exclusive Podcast: Broadway's Backbone with Rachelle Rak

Rachelle Rak’s 'DNA is every kind of storm you can imagine.” Rachelle feels that imperfection is what we have and that her resilience, that weird fire she has in her... it’s surviv…

PBT's virtual 'Fireside Nutcracker' delivers delightful dose of holiday magic by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s available to stream online for free through Dec. 31.

Hot Clip of the Day: Hair's "Where Do I Go" Claude Duet with Creel, Rado and Galt MacDermot On Keys

December 18th is the happy hippie birthday of Broadway composer Galt MacDermot. The Grammy and Drama Desk Award winner and Songwriter's Hall of Fame inductee composed the music for the Broad…

Weekly Roundup: Our Top Ten Theater TikToks of the Week - Colleen Ballinger, RATATOUILLE 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…

VIDEO: Watch Norm Lewis, Wayne Brady & More on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Greater Orlando Performing Arts Relief with Orlando natives Wayne Brady, Andrea Canny, Norm Lewis, Justin Sargent, Wesley Taylor, Paul Vogt an…

Just 3 Weeks To Vote For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards!

There's just two short weeks left to vote for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting will run through December 31. Winners will be announced in January!

New York City's Gay Men's Chorus Presents Sweet Is the Sound: A Holiday at Home With (Chosen) Family Beginning December 18 by Talaura Harms

L Morgan Lee hosts the online concert, also featuring the a cappella group Tonewall.

Othello by Sandi Durell

By Carol Rocamora They should have called it “Iago”!  As Othello’s deceitful ensign, Rory Kinnear’s performance is so mesmerizing that it hijacks Nicholas Hytner’s entire 2013 pro…

’Has a ring of truth to it’: S-27 – Finborough Theatre (Online review) by Michael Davis

To all the artistic directors out there, let’s have more plays like S-27 at the Finborough Theatre that have something to say about the world today.

Mary Poppins Eyes New London Reopening Date by Dan Meyer

The revival of the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh musical opened in 2019.

London's Mary Poppins and Hamilton Eye New May Reopening Dates by Dan Meyer

Both productions hail from mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh, a vocal proponent of getting theatres to re-open at full capacity.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Aims to Resume Performances in Melbourne in Early 2021 by Andrew Gans

The theatrical two-parter will return to the Princess Theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, December 18, 2020 by Susan Grace

Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

Top 10 facts about Anything Goes The Musical

There's no doubt that one of the most timeless musical comedies to ever grace the stage is the melodic and witty musical Anything Goes. Having first premiered on Broadway in 1934 and a year …

Watch Ariana DeBose, Lillias White, and Skye Dakota Turner Sing ‘Make Them Hear You’ From Ragtime for Georgia Runoffs by Dan Meyer

The stars were joined by a virtual Broadway choir in a video effort to get out the vote.

Stepping aside as President of the Critics’ Circle by Mark Shenton

... Read More

Hide from the Seattle rain and cheer up your weekend with these activities by Amy Wong

Lift your spirits this rainy weekend with these things you can do around the Seattle area on the last weekend before Christmas.

The charms of ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ from Strand Theater by Charles Green

Strand Theater Company’s production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is a delightfully theatrical sequel to Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Written by Lauren Gunde…

Review: The Prom film at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Bryan Murphy's star-cast movie for Netflix

Performers Angry As One Of Australia’s Fringe Festivals Adds Non-Disparagement ‘Gag Order’ To Contracts by Artsjournal1

“Perth’s Fringe World, which opens on 15 January, attracted criticism and protests earlier this year over its longstanding sponsorship by fossil fuel giant Woodside. In a bid to head off…

Playbill's Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch December 18-20 by Talaura Harms

Holiday concerts from Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, and Andrea McArdle—and more online offerings this weekend.

Audra McDonald sings "Before the Parade Passes By" by New York City Center

“The intimacy of Audra as if she’s singing just for you” —New York Stage Review Experience the magnificent voice and luminous stage presence of Audra McDonald—winner of a record-b…

Today on Broadway: Friday, December 18, 2020 by Ashley Steves

Matt, Ashley, and Grace Discuss Netflix’s Adaptation of “The Prom” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any …

Audra McDonald sings "Make Someone Happy" by New York City Center

“The intimacy of Audra as if she’s singing just for you” —New York Stage Review Experience the magnificent voice and luminous stage presence of Audra McDonald—winner of a record-b…

Broadway Games: Happy Broadway Holidays! by JK

Although it's a little more than depressing to think about how we aren't seeing any shows over the holidays, we hope this week's Broadway Game will lift your spirits. It's pretty simple. Mat…

Here’s what you can stream over Christmas for your theatre fix!

London has moved into Tier 3 which means that theatres have once again had to close. Many of us love the thrill of live entertainment and delight of theatre, and even more so during the holi…

A feast of yuletide plays by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review three webcast productions of A Christmas Carol and a webcast of The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Stage versions of “…

Two by Two’s Walter Willison by Sandi Durell

Appearing Sun. Dec. 20 2-3 pm on “Bagels and Broadway with Valerie Smaldone  radio show and podcast this SUNDAY, DEC 20 FROM 2-3 PM ET. Walter will be speaking with Valerie about …

Replay: Mel Tormé sings “Moonlight in Vermont” by Terry Teachout

Mel Tormé sings “Moonlight in Vermont” on TV in 1967. The pianist is Stan Kenton: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this space each Mon…

The Great Gatsby | Audience reactions on Covid safety regulations | #BackOnStage by Official London Theatre

The best podcasts of 2020

They’ve soothed, entertained and informed us — if the arts suffered this year, one medium still managed to thrive

Almanac: Nero Wolfe on pessimism by Terry Teachout

“This is a pleasant surprise, Archie. I would not have beieved it. That of course is the advantage of being a pessimist; a pessimist gets nothing but pleasant surprises, an optimist nothin…

London Theatre News Today: Friday 18 December by Megan

Today's roundup includes the extension of Gatsby's party into the summer and the National Theatre adds new shows to their streaming service. The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 18 De…

Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas - Stream Trailer by Official London Theatre

Theater community takes on new roles during the pandemic by Caitlin Huston

When it became clear the pandemic would not be over quickly, producer Sally Cade Holmes ramped up her search for additional income streams.  Holmes, who had decided in early 2020 to leave T…

Bumps on the Road From Broadway to Hollywood by Jesse Green

Not for decades have so many plays and musicals been turned into movies. But even in the best of the new crop, a lot gets lost in translation.

On the Couch with Euan Doidge

Who is Euan Doidge? Euan Doidge is a lover of life who has been in the theatre industry for ten years. He is a family boy with a dedicated spirit and enjoys nothing more than spending his do…

Adelaide Fringe launches 2021 program and announces Festival Ambassadors

The countdown to everyone’s favourite time of the year kicked off today with Adelaide Fringe unveiling its most innovative and creative program to date for the 2021 festival. Tickets are n…

Paris, je t’aime: why we’re falling for plaster once more

This most sensual of materials is being reinvented in highly desirable forms

Sydney Festival’s home of cabaret in 2021 by Sean McLoughlin

Darlinghurst Theatre Company is thrilled to announce a week of performances beginning on Tuesday 12 January, which will light up

Sony pulls ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ game from PlayStation store over glitches

Millions of people who pre-ordered title to be refunded after reports of serious issues

A Christmas Carol | Audience reactions on Covid safety regulations | #BackOnStage by Official London Theatre

The year everything got cancelled: how the arts in Australia suffered (but survived) in 2020

The arts sector has been through a trial by fire this year. Most activities planned from March had to be cancelled, or modified to such an extent they were no longer recognisable. The challe…

Darlinghurst Theatre Company reveals Sydney Festival’s home of cabaret in 2021

Darlinghurst Theatre Company is thrilled to announce a week of performances beginning on Tuesday 12 January, which will light up the Eternity Playhouse with a glittering cavalcade of cabaret…

Street Artists shine in State Library Victoria’s new online gallery

State Library Victoria celebrates local street art culture in a new free online gallery – Behind the Paint. The gallery features 14 striking photographs by Melbourne-based artist, Shannyn …

Flashback Friday: Celebrate Christmas With Joe Iconis and Family

We dig into our archives for a classic performance of Iconis's original holiday song, "Celebrate Christmas With Me."

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to resume performances in February 2021

Multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will resume performances on 25th February, after a hiatus of 49 weeks. The landmark production suspended a record-break…

George Clooney: ‘The pandemic has shown us there are no borders’

The actor-director says this year has driven home the need to stay connected with our fellow humans — a message also at the core of his new sci-fi thriller

How theatres tried to stage a recovery in 2020

The industry has been through dark times, but innovation and resourcefulness have shone through the gloom

IMPRESSIONS: "The Nutcracker" by Troy Schumacher's BalletCollective at Wethersfield by The Dance Enthusiast

In The Nutcracker" by Troy Schumacher's BalletCollective at Wethersfield, "Following an illuminated garden path, we now enter a large tent, with a stage in the center where characters from …

Idina Menzel, George Salazar, Elizabeth Stanley, Javier Muñoz Star in You’re a Green One, Mr. Finch December 18 by Dan Meyer

The Broadway Green Alliance concert streams on Playbill.com.

Check Out London-Based Photographer Danny Kaan’s 23 Favorite Theatre Photos by Marc J. Franklin

Kaan reflects on some of his favorite theatre photos including Six, Songs for a New World, and more.

Disney+’s Dance Docuseries On Pointe Begins Streaming December 18 by Dan Meyer

Young students pursue their dreams at the School of American Ballet as they prepare for The Nutcracker and more.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, Debuts on Netflix December 18 by Dan Meyer

The screen adaptation of August Wilson's play is penned by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

Stage Door (Virtually) With the Cast of Company December 18 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects and Broadway Roulette present a virtual hangout for theatre fans of all ages.