"Vaccinating Rhythm" - maybe a little morbid lightness will make the time go faster. by Fred Landau

 Oy, what a day! The slow progress of the vaccine may be less immediate, but maybe OK for a little morbid lightness. "Vaccinating Rhythm" -  https://youtu.be/fgg2pGUmZXo

Monty Python Hit Broadway Musical “Spamalot” Will Be a Movie, But Will Original Cast (Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry) Return? by Roger Friedman

The hit Monty Python musical, “Spamalot,” played to sold out Broadway audiences for four years, from 2005 to 2009. It accrued 1,575

Lack of Perks Don’t Make Or Break Donor Relations by Joe Patti

Advisory Board for the Arts just sent out a summary of four takeaways about what motivates arts donors based on interviews conducted this past November and December.. While this post is goin…

Scenes of Sedition: Pro-Trump Mob Storms The Capitol by Jonathan Mandell

“This is not dissent. It’s disorder. It’s chaos. It borders on sedition, and it must end now. I call on this mob to pull back and allow the work of democracy to go forward.” — Pres…

Polishness And Its Place in Europe: Polish National Theatre Streams “Kordian” By Juliusz Słowacki. by Kasia Lech

On Saturday 9th of January, Polish National Theatre will stream its 2015 production of Kordian by Juliusz Słowacki. The streaming will be accompanied by English surtitles. The production …

Stage Manager "Unprepared" for “Beauty & The Beast” Mob Scene Even Though It's Clearly in Script by Broadway Beat

by The Broadway Beat. WASHINGTON D.C. - The stage managers of a recent performance of Beauty & The Beast found themselves completely surp...

NEWS: Theatremakers from all four nations are celebrated in The Stage 100 list by Press Releases

The Stage has unveiled its annual The Stage 100 list. The list has been re-imagined this year to celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond in helping theatre survive the biggest c…

A ‘Capsule’ of a Tense Year, Captured on Film by American Theatre Editors

Theatre artists Whitney White and Peter Mark Kendall made a show for Under the Radar that tests the bounds of their form, and of their friendship.

Danny Burstein on the Devastating Loss of His Wife, Fellow Broadway Star Rebecca Luker (Guest Column) by Danny Burstein

In a deeply personal essay for The Hollywood Reporter, the Tony-nominated 'Moulin Rouge' star reflects on the "empty, dark abyss" left behind by his wife of more than 20 years, who passed aw…

LOST IN 2020: EPIC SHAKESPEARE, AND THE THEATER THAT PLANNED IT by Robert Shuman

(Maya Phillips’s article appeared in The New York Times, 12/29/2020 Photo: Brendan Edward Kennedy, center, in the title role of “Henry V” at Brave Spirits Theater in Virginia.Credit……

In the News: Watch RANGE's 6-Minute Six Tribute, Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall to Salute David Bowie, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Michael Urie, Ann Harada, and more have been tapped for the new play Smithtown.

In the News: Lena Hall and Michael C. Hall to Salute David Bowie, Michael Urie and Ann Harada Tapped for Smithtown, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Watch the trailer for Opera Philadelphia's Soldier Songs.

Don’t Miss: ‘You I Like: A Musical Celebration of Jerry Herman’ by Matthew Wexler

A remarkable cast of Broadway performers will take you down memory lane to “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” in a tribute to Jerry Herman. The post Don’t Miss: ‘You I Like: A Musical Cele…

On Some Black Swans by Trav S.D.

The jubilant and historic news of the election of Georgia’s first black Senator coincides nicely with the birthday of Georgia-born Harry Pace (1884-1943), founder of Black Swan Records, an…

Marc Shaiman's Most Embarrassing Moment Off Stage, and Alex Brightman's Most Embarrassing Moment On by Seth Rudetsky

Read up on this week in the life of Seth Rudetsky.

Rebecca Luker - "The Man I Love" - Evening at Pops [1990] by Broadway Television Archive

Rebecca Luker sings "The Man I Love" from STRIKE UP THE BAND, music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin with the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of John McGlinn. From the P…

Rebecca Luker - "Falling in Love with Love" - The Rodgers & Hart Story (PBS Great Performances) 1999 by Broadway Television Archive

Rebecca Luker sings "Falling in Love with Love" from THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE, music by Richard Rodgers + lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Part of the Great Performances special "The Rodgers & Hart St…

#ConcertsForKids: Hiplet Ballerinas by Lincoln Center

Fusing classical pointe technique with urban dance styles including African, Latin, and Hip-Hop, the Hiplet Ballerinas perform an electrifying #ConcertsForKids showcasing short holiday dance…

‘Spamalot’ Movie Moves From Fox to Paramount by Rebecca Rubin

Paramount Pictures is getting in on the business of Monty Python. The studio has acquired “Spamalot,” the upcoming movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. The film was previously s…

Odds & Ends: Hear Leslie Odom Jr.'s New Song 'Speak Now,' Featured in One Night in Miami by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Check Out Leslie Odom Jr.'s 'Speak Now' Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. has released the song "Speak Now," featured in One Nig…

Myra Lucretia Taylor, Danny Quadrino and More Join DRAMA. Podcast

Tony Award nominee Myra Lucretia Taylor (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical), Danny Quadrino (Newsies, Wicked), and more amazing guests appear on theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA. with Co…

VIDEO: Angélique Kidjo Sings 'How Can I Tell You?' by Ahrens and Flaherty

You can now listen to Angélique Kidjo perform the song “How Can I Tell You?” featuring lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. The song was written for the documentary �…

Front Row Productions Fellowship established at Columbia University to support emerging producers and increasing diversity by Deb Miller

Multiple Tony Award nominees and Olivier Award winners Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey’s announced today that Front Row Productions – founded by Byrd to bring major works with diverse…

Danny Burstein Pens Personal Essay Honoring Wife Rebecca Luker - ' You Just Knew She was a Special Human Being'

Danny Burstein has penned a personal essay reflecting on his 20-plus year marriage with Broadway veteran Rebecca Luker, who passed away this December after being diagnosed with ALS. 

‘Law & Order: SVU’ Turns To A Dark Broadway For Job-Hunting Actors by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has a warrant out, in a manner of speaking, for Broadway actors. Next week’s episode features Tony-nominated Hadestown actor Eva Noblezada …

Trump-Spoofing ‘Rent’ Adaptation ‘11,780 Votes’ Is the Hilarious Jam of the Unfolding 2021 Political Season by Chris Willman

If you ever loved, liked or even hated “Rent,” there’s a fair chance that you’ve never been able to hear a set of numerals large enough to include a comma without having that musical…

Check Out the New Song 'How Can I Tell You?' by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty by Dan Meyer

The track is performed by Angélique Kidjo for the documentary Nasrin.

Hot Clip of the Day: "Consider Yourself" Ready To Marvel At Patti LuPone's Oliver! Tune

"Consider Yourself" ready to revel in the brilliance of Patti LuPone singing a beautiful tune from the Lionel Bart Broadway musical Oliver! that opened on Broadway on this date in 1963.

Michael Urie, Ann Harada to Star in Virtual Production of New Play Smithtown

The show will be presented this February.

Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell on the Actors Fund and the ‘Ratatouille’ TikTok Musical by Marc Malkin

In March, Brian Stokes Mitchell was just four days away from performing a concert at New York’s City Center when the pandemic forced theaters to close. All the other jobs that Mitchell, wh…

The Homebound Project Will Return With Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Cristin Milioti, Babak Tafti, More by Andrew Gans

Expect new works by Lucy Thurber, David Lindsay-Abaire, Catya McMullen, Bekah Brunstetter, Colette Robert, Julissa Contreras, and other playwrights.

The Stage Awards 2021 winners announced in full

Both individuals and venues and organisations have been recognised for their great work in theatre by The Stage. 

Michael Ball Concert to Stream for Free This Weekend

The concert will be presented on YouTube.

Theater to Stream: Festivals, Festivals, Festivals by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Under the Radar, Prototype and Exponential festivals are ready to open our minds with experimental work, even if their doors are shut.

Alia Jones-Harvey and Stephen Byrd Partner With Columbia University for Front Row Productions Fellowship by Dan Meyer

The program is designed to develop up-and-coming theatre producers.

Inception Project plays about a Haitian adoptee and a Mexican American home from prison will both be firsts at the Paramount Theatre by Doug George

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora is know for its Broadway musicals. Now it is trying something different, putting new plays and marginalized voices on the stage, first via Zoom.

An encounter with Vicki Quade by Deanna Isaacs

The nuns are in COVID shutdown, but she's got a new, Chicago-centric book Vicki Quade had a new show opening at the Royal George Theatre the weekend of March 15,…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Where We’re At: COVID-19 and the Community

By . Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) presents the conversationWhere We’re At: COVID-19 and the Community livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced…

For the Love of Yiddish by Greer Fay Cashman

Acclaimed Yiddish actor Shane Baker, who is the director of the New York-based Congress for Jewish Culture, was the master of ceremonies for the Yung Yidish Zoomathon last Tuesday. The two-a…

Midtown Water Main Break Causes Flooding at York Theatre Company

Saint Peter’s Church, home of the York Theatre Company, has suffered extensive flooding damage after a midtown water main break yesterday, January 5.

Lashana Lynch to Play Miss Honey in Upcoming Matilda Movie Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Lashana Lynch will soon have to deal with some revolting children! The No Time Left to Die star has joined the cast of Netflix's Matilda movie musical as Miss Honey, according to The Hollyw…

Bow Down to These Ex-Wives with Tribute Video Six in Six Minutes by Lindsey Sullivan

Bow down! Former Wicked star Hannah Corneau, Mary Claire King, Stephanie Jae Park, Sydney Patrick, AirLoom Beats and Erika Peterson have joined forces to create a mash-up video featuring th…

Stronger Than Yesterday! & Juliet Plans West End Return in May by Lindsey Sullivan

The Olivier-nominated musical & Juliet has its eyes on a West End return. According to a tweet from the hit show's account, it's aiming to resume performances beginning on May 28 at the …

A New Print Magazine (!) About Theatre Is Here by Artsjournal1

“The folks behind Encore Monthly, a brand new magazine about theatre that just published its first issue …, think the time is ripe to provide theatregoers, deprived as we are of theatre …

Ham on Rye — a skewed teen movie populated by archetypes

A mysterious rite of passage is at the heart of this stylised romp

One Night in Miami — a heavyweight masterclass of group dynamics

A fictionalised meeting between Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown has much to say about black experience and success stories

Pieces of a Woman — hectic melodrama with a stunning centrepiece

Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf star in this muddled story of a family tragedy

Robin’s Wish reveals the truth about Robin Williams’s life — and death

Tylor Norwood’s sad, compassionate documentary looks beyond the headlines and clichés

She Persisted: The Musical (Virtual) - Final Weeks! by Atlantic Theater

Atlantic for Kids presents SHE PERSISTED, THE MUSICAL (Virtual Remount) An awe-inspiring virtual production designed for our current times. Script & Lyrics by ADAM TOBIN Music by DEBORAH WI…

Cristin Milioti, Dylan Baker, Christopher Abbott and More Set for Sixth Edition of THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT

Following its debut on May 6, 2020, The Homebound Project has announced the lineup for a surprise sixth edition airing January 13–17, 2021. Co-creators Catya McMullen and Jenna Worsham, al…

York Theatre Flooded After Water Main Break at Saint Peter's Church

The theater was submerged in water and may need new floors and ceilings.

Andrew Rannells, James Lapine & More Featured in TURNING THE PAGE: LCT ARTISTS READ THEIR OWN POETRY AND PROSE

The LCT SPOTLIGHT SERIES will resume on Thursday, January 14th at 8pm with TURNING THE PAGE: LCT Artists Read Their Own Poetry and Prose. The event will feature a host of LCT artists – pla…

VIDEO: Hannah Corneau, Mary Claire King, Stephanie Jae Park and More Perform Mash-Up Featuring The Music of SIX

Today, RANGE music released a new mash-up video, SIX in 6 minutes, featuring the music of Broadway’s SIX. The New York City based group is also known for their last mash-up project, HA…

VIDEO: Watch the Official Lyric Video for Leslie Odom Jr.'s 'Speak Now'

Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. has released the lyric video for his latest single, 'Speak Now.'

Water Main Break Causes Damage at York Theatre Company by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway company is located within Saint Peter's Church at 54th Street and Lexington Avenue.

Listen to Leslie Odom Jr's. 'Speak Now' From the One Night in Miami... Soundtrack by Dan Meyer

The new song is co-written by Sam Ashworth.

The Theatre Artists Fund is open for the fourth round of applications by Hira Desai

The fourth round of the Theatre Artists Fund is now open until midday on Wednesday 13 January. Click here to find out more. The post The Theatre Artists Fund is open for the fourth round of…

School of Resistance, Episode Twelve: Politics of Interdependence

By . What would a truly caring world look like?

2021 Grammy Awards Postponed; Take a Deep-Dive Into the Best Musical Theater Album Nominees

This year's nominees include cast members from The Prince of Egypt, Jagged Little Pill, and more.

Lashana Lynch of Captain Marvel in Talks to Star in Matilda the Musical Film

Netflix will distribute the upcoming motion picture worldwide.

“What's in My Case?” Kenneth Mirkin, Viola by New York Philharmonic

Philharmonic violist Kenneth Mirkin shows us his beautiful modern viola, which happens to be a copy of the instrument played by Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps! He also demonstrates his cleve…

Stars in the House Celebrates Donna McKechnie and American Dance Machine January 6 by Andrew Gans

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

Stars in the House Offers An Evening of Hope January 6 With Jose Llana and Javier Colon by Andrew Gans

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

Lena Hall, Michael C. Hall, Adam Lambert to Perform During 'A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day!'

Tony-winner Lena Hall, Michael C. Hall, Adam Lambert, and more will honor the late, great David Bowie in a global streaming event this Friday, January 8th.

A Brace of Mickey Hargitay by Trav S.D.

Rarely has there been such perfect casting as Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the part of Mickey Hargitay in The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980). It was Hungarian born bodybuilder-turned-actor Mi…

More Than the Girl Next Door: 8 Actors on Emily in ‘Our Town’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

With a history of the Thornton Wilder classic coming soon, we talk with performers who found personal inspiration in the play’s beating heart.

THE PROM Will Come to the Netherlands in 2022

The Prom is going international! The Broadway musical will come to the Netherlands in 2022. This is the first time the musical will be performed in a country outside of the U.S.

The Public Theater's Virtual Under the Radar Festival Begins January 6 by Dan Meyer

Check out new digital works from 600 HIGHWAYMEN, Javaad Alipoor, Inua Ellams, and more.

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Danny Bernstein

BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Danny Bernstein, who wrote 'Ego's Flashback' with Katie Johantgen. Find out why he hopes to write even more music for the show!

‘This frustration & pain feels so pertinent’: STARVING: AN ARTIST IN LIMBO (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

One-man show Starving: An Artist in Limbo, performed by AP Stephen, is adapted from Kafka’s short story A Hunger Artist.

& Juliet Quills in May Return to London's West End by Dan Meyer

The jukebox musical has extended bookings into 2022.

Earth Angel: 2 Colleagues Remember Rebecca Luker by American Theatre Editors

A close friend and a fellow performer remember her disarming presence, humor, and determination.

St. Patrick's Day parade, Irish Festival canceled again in Dogtown by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For the second year in a row, St. Patrick's Day will be less festive.

No Mardi Gras party in the streets this year: Most Soulard events move online by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This year's festivities kick off at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at facebook.com/stlmardigras and stlmardigras.org.

Bye, babe: Longtime P-D columnist Jerry Berger has died by From Staff Reports

The former Post-Dispatch columnist and longtime fixture in St. Louis society circles died Tuesday.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Film Version Of ‘Hamilton’ Is Eligible For Golden Globes And SAG Awards But Not Oscars. Here’s Why by Artsjournal1

Disney bought the rights to the specially shot and edited footage of the Broadway production and planned to release it in movie theaters — until the pandemic changed everything and the sho…

Calling Harold Waldridge by Trav S.D.

I first became aware of Harold Waldridge (1900-1957) from the 1932 comedy The Heart of New York, in which Waldridge and Ruth Hall play George Sidney’s fun-loving, bratty teenage kids. This…

VIDEO: Watch Donna McKechnie and American Dance Machine on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Donna McKechnie and American Dance Machine.

VIDEO: Tim Minchin Performs 'Talked Too Much, Stayed Too Long' on THE LATE LATE SHOW

Last night on The Late Late Show, James Corden connected with Tim Minchin.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Grammy Awards Postponed, MasterVoices Announces ‘Myths and Hymns’ Cast, Dumezweni Joins Live Action ‘Little Mermaid’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcas…

One That Got Away: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by JK

How I missed The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in the spring of 2001 is a mystery to me. I mean, it checks a lot of "musicals I'm interested in seeing" boxes. First, it is based on the classic …

Let's all meet up in the year 3000! Inside the immersive Doctor Who: Time Fracture by Martin Belam

Audiences can explore 17 different worlds, meet Daleks and drink cocktails in an ambitious theatre show this spring ‘This entire year for live arts has been a real one step forward, two st…

The Snow Queen review – whirl through Scarborough's winter wonderland by Chris Wiegand

Available online Polly Lister plays umpteen parts in this spirited Hans Christian Andersen adaptation filmed at Stephen Joseph theatre A couple of Christmases ago, in Theresa Heskins’ prod…

Snapshot: Alec Guinness plays Hitler in the bunker by Terry Teachout

A scene from Hitler: The Last Ten Days, directed by Ennio De Concini and starring Alec Guinness as Adolf Hitler: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that ap…

Disney Streaming CFO Vanna Krantz Joins MasterClass as Finance Chief by Todd Spangler

Celebrity-driven online learning platform MasterClass hired Vanna Krantz, most recently chief financial officer of Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, as CFO. At Disney, Krantz built and led the fina…

Almanac: Tacitus on power by Terry Teachout

“Power is never stable when it is boundless.” Tacitus, History Continue reading Almanac: Tacitus on power at About Last Night.

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 6 January by Hira Desai

Check out the latest news in theatreland, including The Stage Awards 2021 winners and The Sorcerer's Apprentice world premiere. The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 6 January appear…

‘Will invite you to reflect on this annus horribilis’: UNTIL THE FLOOD – Traverse Theatre (Online review) by John Chapman

Watching the powerful set of monologues Until The Flood brings back powerful memories of the shared experience which we can only hope will return soon. Powerful set of monologues stirs re…

Disney opens ‘Frozen’ in Australia and looks to future productions by Caitlin Huston

A stage production of “Frozen” made its international debut last month, as Disney resumes its worldwide theatrical roll-out. “Frozen” opened on Dec. 10 in Sydney, Australia, where th…

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of January 4 - Marisha Wallace, HAIR OBC Vinyl, and More!

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a new album from Marisha Wallace, the original Broadway c…

The Rise of the Ridiculous in “Circle Jerk” by Fake Friends by Timothy L'ecuyer

Lights up. Enter a troll. Literally. Circle Jerk, returning to stream on demand January 1 – 17, 2021, is the latest offering from Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley’s exciting Brooklyn-ba…

Senator-Elect Raphael Warnock Victory Speech Video and Transcript: Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning by Jonathan Mandell

“In this moment in American history, Washington has a choice to make, we all have a choice to make….Will we seek to destroy one another as enemies or heed the call towards the common goo…

Beloved panto 'Dick Whittington' goes virtual with National Theatre at Home by Matt Wolf

'Dick Whittington' never opened at the National but can be seen online

Wake Up With BWW 1/6: Jackie Hoffman Joins ISAAC@CAFECARLYLE, and More!

Today's top stories: get a sneak peek at Isaac Mizrahi's ISAAC@CAFECARLYLE with Jackie Hoffman, BroadwayHD announces January lineup, and more!

The Royal Academy of Dance: From Music Hall to Ballet Royalty by Roslyn Sulcas

The history of the Royal Academy of Dance, outlined at an exhibition in London, is synonymous with the history of ballet in Britain.

Review: KUWENTO – 物語 (Monogatari), Théatre Lapis by Nina Cave

Review: KUWENTO – 物語 (Monogatari), Théatre Lapis4.0Overall ScoreKuwento – 物語 (read Monogatori, meaning a traditional Japanese epic or narrative) is a portrayal of three Japanese…

Sydney Festival embarks on 25 days of Australian made masterpieces

Neil Young joins music rights gold rush after striking Hipgnosis deal

Merck Mercuriadis’s group continues spending spree on hit catalogues

A midsummer night's sax comedy: the return of the lost Shakespeare jazz musical by James Shapiro

It had the hottest musicians, the coolest singers – and Louis Armstrong playing Bottom. But Swingin’ the Dream was a $2m flop. Can the RSC breathe new life into this big band take on the…

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Prioritizing Cultural Practitioners To Receive Covid Vaccine by Joe Patti

NPR story came across my social media feed yesterday about how the Cherokee Nation has prioritized giving the Covid vaccine to those who are fluent in the Cherokee language.  I sought out a…

NEWS: Winners of The Stage Awards include Kiln Theatre, Nica Burns, Wise Children’s Simon Baker & the Theatre Support Fund by Press Releases

The Stage has announced the winners of The Stage Awards, reimagined this year to celebrate theatrical organisations who continued to create great theatre, show innovation, and help ensure th…

January 6: Playwright Jeremy O.Harris pays it forward and theatre publicists face their own PR battle by Mark Shenton

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Pay Equity by Elsa Hiltner

By Elsa Hiltner. Elsa Hiltner examines the value of pay equity in the theatre through a fresh lens: how it benefits companies.

Benjamin Grosvenor: the prodigy who lived up to his promise

Grosvenor won a major piano competition aged 11 — now he’s an international success

Be the Star of the Show or an Armchair Detective in Bullets on Broadway January 6 by Dan Meyer

It’s lights, camera, murder (!) in Broadway Murder Mystery and Playbill Social Select’s newest interactive digital theatrical experience.

Broadway Checklist: How Many of These Shows at the Palace Theatre Have You Seen? by Marc J. Franklin

Look back at the 10 most recent productions to play over 100 performances at the venue.