Michelle Obama on the insurrection: Now is a time for true patriotism by Jonathan Mandell

Below is the statement today that the former First Lady Michelle Obama posted on Twitter after yesterday’s mob takeover of the U.S.Capitol. “I hurt for our country. And I wish I had all …

Arts Advocates Hopeful for Creation of Cabinet-Level Arts & Culture Agency

Last month, members of the arts community banded together to pen an open letter calling for support of the industry in the wake of the growing health crisis.

Broadway: Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” Musical Closes for Good, Will Not Return After Pandemic, Will Get Movie Treatment by Roger Friedman

This is interesting. Yesterday, Paramount announced a film version of “Spamalot” directed by Casey Nicholaw. Today their theatrical division pulled the plug

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL officially closes Broadway production by Gabi Bergman

Today it was announced that Mean Girls would not be returning to the August Wilson Theatre once Broadway reopens. It

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Hamilton's nemesis Leslie Odom Jr. Cookes up a storm as soul legend Sam 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Leslie Odom Jr. became a star six years ago when he portrayed Aaron Burr, the American founding father who shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel, in the musical Hamilton.

The Broadway Book Club: The Jagged Little Pill Book by JK

Broadway shows of the 80's (mostly the British mega musicals) published coffee table books that amounted to extensions of a souvenir program. But in the 90's, this somewhat limited genre rea…

Jim Haynes obituary by James Campbell

Indefatigable leading light in the arts counterculture who founded the Traverse theatre and campaigned for sexual liberationJim Haynes, who has died aged 87, was someone who made extraordina…

‘Mean Girls’ won’t return to Broadway post-COVID shutdown by Eric Hegedus

Broadway is done trying to make fetch happen.

QPAC announces performance cancellations in line with Premier’s announcement by Peter J Snee

Following the Premier’s announcement today of a three-day lockdown for Greater Brisbane, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will be cancelling all performances

Tony-Nominated Musical Mean Girls, Based on Hit Film, Will Not Reopen on Broadway by Broadway.com

This news is far from fetch. Mean Girls, the Broadway musical adapted from Tina Fey's fan-favorite film, played its final performance at the August Wilson Theatre on March 11, 2020. Mean G…

Don't Cry for Me Hilaria Baldwin by The Ensemblist

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‘Mean Girls’ Won’t Return to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Adapted by Tina Fey from her 2004 film, the musical played 834 performances. A national tour is expected to resume when theaters reopen.

BREAKING: "Mean Girls" Closes to Make Room for Second, Simultaneous Hugh Jackman "Music Man" by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - The Tony-nominated Broadway musical Mean Girls announced tonight that it would not be reopeni...

Podcast Exclusive: The Theatre Podcast With Alan Seales Welcomes Frank DiLella

As the host of NY1's 'On Stage' and a microphone for the theatre community, this Emmy Award winner's stories have shifted from Broadway openings and red carpet events, to how people are surv…

Mean Girls Will Officially Close on Broadway by Broadway Direct

The Broadway production of Mean Girls has just announced that it will not reopen as a result of the continued industry-wide shutdown due to the pandemic. The production’s final performan…

Mean Girls Announces That It Will Close on Broadway

The musical, based on the 2004 comedy, will not reopen at the August Wilson Theatre.

A Biden Cabinet Secretary For Arts? Advocates Are Hopeful by Elizabeth Blair

The arts employ nearly five million people in America, but advocates say President Trump's record of support for arts and humanities has been mixed. Will that change under the Biden administ…

Haley Swindal's TO NEW YORK, WITH LOVE to Premiere as Part of RADIO FREE BIRDLAND

Birdland will present the new concert event from Broadway perennial Haley Swindal, To New York, With Love, filmed as part of the “Radio Free Birdland” series. This one-night-only virt…

Actor, ‘Walking the Beat’ co-founder Theo Perkins joins Fountain Theatre Board of Directors by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre is pleased to announce that actor, director and producer Theo Perkins has joined the board of directors. Perkins is known to Fountain audiences for his dazzling performa…

Friday, January 8 8pm ET: Stars In The House. by Corine Cohen

Friday, January 8 8pm ET: Stars In The House. Celebrating Donna McKechnie and The American Dance Machine with Nikki Feirt Atkins, Darius Barnes, Taeler Cyrus, Alex Debarr, Douglas Denoff, Al…

‘Mean Girls’ Broadway Musical Announces Permanent Closure Due To Covid Shutdown by Greg Evans

The Mean Girls musical won’t be back when Broadway reopens, producers announced today. The musical, based on Tina Fey’s 2004 film, suspended production when Broadway went dark due to the…

‘Mean Girls’ Won’t Reopen on Broadway Due to the Pandemic by Rebecca Rubin

When the lights go up on Broadway, “Mean Girls” won’t be returning to the stage. Producers announced Thursday that the musical, based on Tina Fey’s modern cult classic, will not reop…

Sydney Theatre Company announces new Resident Artists by Peter J Snee

Sydney Theatre Company is delighted to announce Shari Sebbens and Courtney Stewart will join our existing Resident Artists in 2021.

LEE BREUER: ON ‘THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS’, ‘PATAPHYSICS PENYEACH’, AND  ‘LA DIVINA CARICATURA, PART 1: THE SHAGGY DOG’ by Robert Shuman

(Photos: Mabou Mines) By Bob Shuman Some of us had never seen Lee Breuer working, without a stocking cap—but what is probably most surprising is that we saw a playwright, so hands-on, at a…

Broadway's Mean Girls Musical Has Closed Amid Continued Coronavirus Shutdown by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated musical, based on the Tina Fey comedy, played its final performance in March 2020.

‘Mean Girls’ announces Broadway closing by Caitlin Huston

“Mean Girls” will not return to Broadway when theaters reopen, the musical announced Thursday. The production had been running at the August Wilson Theatre since April 2018 and cited the…

Actors’ Equity condemns insurrection at US Capitol by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity spoke out against the mob of Trump supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.  “What happened yesterday in Washington, D.C. was shocking and unacceptable. For …

THE GREEN ROOM: Half the Sky, Episode 1 by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Dig in to the making of Half the Sky in the first three episodes of our new web series, The Green Room! Episode 1 introduces key members of the primarily Asian American creative team, explor…

Meet Three Graduates of the ABT/NYU Master’s Degree Program by American Ballet Theatre

New York University and American Ballet Theatre partner to offer the original graduate program in dance education. In this program, graduate students work toward their Master of Arts Degree …

Immerse Yourself in ‘Wink World’ by Matthew Wexler

Chris Wink, co-founder of Blue Man Group, brings his ingenuity to Las Vegas with an immersive entertainment experience at AREA15. The post Immerse Yourself in ‘Wink World’ appeared first…

CAA Signs David Henry Hwang, Tony Award-Winning ‘M. Butterfly’ Playwright by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: David Henry Hwang, the Tony Award-winning M. Butterfly playwright currently writing the script for a live-action musical film adaptation of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame,…

THE GREEN ROOM: Half the Sky, Episode 3 by The 5th Avenue Theatre

How do artists from all over the world create a musical at this scale—as a MAJOR radio play, specifically? How did we ensure that everyone stayed safe during the recording process while a …

Before there was COVID, Lauren Gunderson married a virus hunter. ‘The Catastrophist’ is her play about him. by News Desk

In The Catastrophist, Lauren Gunderson has written a story for this moment in time about Dr. Nathan Wolfe, the award-winning virologist who years before the COVID-19 outbreak proposed a plan…

THE GREEN ROOM: Half the Sky, Episode 2 by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Episode 2 of The Green Room asks WHY this musical NOW? Host Maggie Barry talks to the team about how Half the Sky highlights the human experience of embarking on a big journey, courage, and …

VIDEO: Check Out a Sneak Peek from Wayne Brady's Upcoming Concert with Seth Rudetsky!

Wayne Brady is the latest Broadway star to join Seth Rudetsky on The Seth Concert Series!

Actors' Equity Association Condemns Insurrection, Calls for Accountability

Actors’ Equity Association has released a statement in response to the attempted insurrection of the government by followers of President Trump on January 6. “What happened yesterday i…

Unsinkable York Theatre: "We Ain't Down Yet!" by York Theatre Company

A water main break on New York's East Side has caused extensive damage to Off Broadway’s York Theatre Company. “We are devastated but we will recover…There’s damage everywhere from m…

10 Couple Goals Clips of Broadway and TV's Patti Murin and Colin Donnell To Celebrate 11 O'CLOCK NUMBER Wine

Musical Theatre married couple goals Patti Murin and Colin Donnell are hosting a Broadway-themed, wine-infused one-night only Game Night Drunken Artists Drinking Game this Sunday January 10t…

Marion Ramsey Dies: ‘Police Academy’ & Broadway Actress Was 73 by Greg Evans

Marion Ramsey, an actress and singer who appeared in the 1978 hit Broadway show Eubie! but is best known for her portrayal of the sweet, squeaky-voiced Officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Ac…

Theater is Hollywood's talent incubator. It's time Hollywood stepped up to save it. by Ashley Lee

In ways large and small, theater is behind some of the best movies and TV shows of 2020.

Red Bull Theater’s reading of ‘The African Company Presents Richard III’ reflects on a real moment in Black history by Deb Miller

On Monday, January 11, Off-Broadway’s Red Bull Theater will premiere its live benefit reading of Twin-Cities playwright Carlyle Brown’s 1987 work The African Company Presents Richard III…

Connecticut’s historic Bijou Theatre holding livestream concerts in effort to survive by Kaitlin McCallum

The doors of the Bijou Theatre have been closed since Connecticut’s first pandemic shutdown in March and with almost no revenue since, the theater is launching a series of concerts in hope…

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Will Launch Season With Film Chinois Radio Play by Andrew Gans

The company's 44th season will kick off with the virtual adaptation penned by Damon Chua and directed by Kaipo Schwab.

Odds & Ends: Tony Winner Ali Stroker to Release Debut Novel & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ali Stroker to Release Debut Novel A Chance to Fly Ali Stroker, who made history with her Tony Award win for her performanc…

Nominees for 2021 Off-West End Awards announced

The Offies recognise those who helped stage theatrical productions over the past year.

Shakespeare, Swing and Louis Armstrong. So What Went Wrong? by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Three theaters are exploring “Swingin’ the Dream,” which tanked on Broadway in 1939, but opens a window on the racial and artistic dynamics of its time.

France’s Theaters, Other Cultural Venues to Stay Closed Until End of January by Elsa Keslassy

Theaters, museums and other cultural venues will remain closed in France until the end of January, France’s Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed during a televised address on Thursday even…

Theatre Artists Call Out Hypocrisy, Demand Reckoning and Trump Removal After Capitol Building Havoc by Playbill Staff

What the community has shared in the wake of insurrection and unrest.

WATCH: Ten Minute Tidbits with Spencer Glass and Guest Laura Bell Bundy - Live at 5pm ET!

It's the Day of the Show Y'All host Spencer Glass is taking over our Instagram Live with his new show, Ten Minute Tidbits!

‘One Night in Miami’ and the NYC Native Who Found Playwriting Success in L.A. by Gordon Cox

The new film “One Night in Miami” began life as a successful play — but New Yorkers might not know that, because despite accolades in Los Angeles and London, the play never got a produ…

Reflections on Lazarus and Working With David Bowie From Star Michael Esper

The filmed version of Bowie's stage musical streams this weekend to mark his birthday and the fifth anniversary of his death.

For Tony Nominee Blair Underwood, A Soldier's Play Felt Like a Family Affair by Lindsey Sullivan

The latest episode of Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, powered by Broadway.com, includes a chat between stage and screen star Blair Underwood and Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal. Tho…

9 Wayne Brady Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

Wayne Brady is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before his show on Sunday!

David Bowie’s Lazarus honours his memory, in its own way

The singer’s stage musical, co-written by Enda Walsh, is available as a streamed film

ALADDIN Star Jonathan Freeman Will Answer Questions on Happily Ever After Hours

On Wednesday, Jan 13 (8:30pm PT) Join actor Jonathan Freeman as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from voicing the villain Jafar in the Aladdin franchise and appearances on Broadway in …

How Equitable Pay Leads To Better Theatre by Artsjournal

“Since pay equity leads to higher quality work, any company interested in having the best product to share with their community will center pay equity within their company because the bene…

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation receives anonymous $200k for emergency relief by Caitlin Huston

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation recently received an anonymous donation of $200,000 to its emergency assistance fund.  The fund was established in April 2020 to help suppo…

[HD] MTTP Winter 2021 Trailer by York Theatre Company

Check out a teaser for our MTTP 2021 Winter Intensive which premieres in one week on January 14th! To learn more about the York's Education Program, visit www.yorktheatre.org #MTTP21 #YorkTh…

BWW Album Review: Jason Robert Brown's 'Coming from Inside the House (A Virtual Subculture Concert)' Offers Relevance, Reassurance, and Resilience

Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals recently released the official album for Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown’s Spring 2020 virtual SubCulture concert, featurin…

Hot Clip of the Day: To The Historemix! Six Queens Royally Reunited Around The World

You know when you have a fabulous musical line stuck in your head? We've had the lyric "Welcome to the show, to the historemix" spinning on repeat this morning and we're definitely not mad a…

The New York Native Who Found Playwriting Success in L.A. by Variety

Writer Kemp Powers on adapting his play "One Night in Miami" into a buzzy new film, and why L.A. was more welcoming to his work than New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

David Bowie's Lazarus Set to Stream This Weekend; Find Out What Else to Watch

Plus, the Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival is now officially underway.

Monty Python's Spamalot Movie Acquired by Paramount

The Knights who say "Ni!" will head back to the big screen.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Mathieson by Sarah Day

By Sarah Day This week's Throwback Thursday interview is with Lisa Mathieson who recently starred in the new Amazon prime video movie musical A Tale to Tell - which is really home grown!  T…

Sophia Schultz: Triple Threat of the Freak Show by Trav S.D.

Little Person Sophia Schultz was working on a triple pitch: she could bill herself as a minutely statured, bearded fat lady. The last two are of course cultivated attributes, and truth to te…

Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins to Appear in ABC's The Women of the Movement by Talaura Harms

Pinkins joins the previously announced Adrienne Warren in the six-episode series about the mother of Emmett Till.

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Jelani Alladin, Annaleigh Ashford and More to Take Part in DRUNKEN ARTISTS DRINKING GAME

As Americans celebrate the New Year, Nocking Point Wines has launched their first collaboration of 2021 with Broadway and TV stars Patti Murin and Colin Donnell. The extraordinarily tal…

Tony Winner Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz's THE CHANCE TO FLY Book Will Hit Shelves This Spring

It was recently announced that Amulet Books will soon publish the debut novel from Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz, titled The Chance to Fly. The book will ar…

NEWS: OffWestEnd announces 47 finalists for its Offies Awards 2021 by Press Releases

OffWestEnd announces 47 finalists for its Offies Awards 2021, across 15 categories, covering 24 venues across London.

One of the (many) great tragedies of yesterday was this.

I don’t write about politics on this blog. But what happened at The Capitol yesterday wasn’t politics. It was a riot.  It was an insurrection.  It was a criminal act. And yes, the fuse…

Paramount Acquires Eric Idle & Casey Nicholaw's Spamalot Film Adaptation by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's an update for Spamalot fans! According to Deadline, the previously announced movie adaptation of the show, featuring a screenplay by the musical's scribe Eric Idle and direction by …

BWW Flashback: Relive David Bowie's LAZARUS- Streaming This Weekend!

This weekend, producers Robert Fox and RZO Entertainment Inc are exclusively releasing the filmed London production of Lazarus for three streamed performances only, January 8-10, in remembra…

Witness for the Prosecution sets date for re-opening at London's County Hall this May

After a long recess, the court will be back in session this May and you've just been subpoenaed! Don't miss the eagerly anticipated return of this West End favourite, staged at the beautiful…

Lincoln Center Activate: Exploring Learner Engagement through Online Platforms by Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center Activate: Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra by Lincoln Center

Official London Theatre | Who are we? by Official London Theatre

Review: Espíritu at Under the Radar by Juan A. Ramirez

Under the Radar presents a "Marxist Lynchian nightmare" from Chilean company Teatro Anónimo that meets the anxieties of our time. Juan A. Ramirez reviews. The post Review: Espíritu at Unde…

Playwright Enda Walsh on His Collaboration With David Bowie and the Creation of Lazarus by Talaura Harms

Give Walsh's 2016 essay a read before catching the commemorative stream of the musical.

"Take Care of This House": A Brief History of a Showtune You Should All Listen to Today

Watch Cynthia Erivo perform this number from Leonard Bernstein and Alan Jay Lerner's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

‘Joel shows off a natural flair for comedy’: THE FOSSE FOREST BALLET (Online review) ★★★★ by Luca Molinari

The Forest Fosse Ballet shows great potential to be developed further into a full series, with a great sense of comedy and many funny relatable characters.

Lashana Lynch reportedly cast as Miss Honey in upcoming Matilda musical film

British actress Lashana Lynch, who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of fighter pilot Maria Rambeau in Captain Marvel (2019) and who is set to star in the next James Bond film, No Tim…

BroadwayHD Kicks-Off 2021 by Barry Gordin

Dazzling and diverse new titles debuting in January include the comedy hit,  Peter Pan Goes Wrong from Mischief Theater, Sam Harris’ Ham and Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. …

Betty Buckley Announces Online Master Classes with T. Schreiber Studio

Tony Award Winner, Theatre Hall of Fame honoree, and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley will be teaching her Song/Monologue Master Class online, with T. Schreiber Studio enabling actors a…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, January 7, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Betty Buckley Will Offer Virtual Song/Monologue Master Class by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor is offering a new round of classes for both new students and alumni of her previous workshops.

Movie Adaptation of Spamalot Trots Over to Paramount by Dan Meyer

Casey Nicholaw will direct the project, featuring a screenplay by Eric Idle.

Cast of TV's The Waltons Reunite on Stars in the House January 7 by Andrew Gans

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

The Stage 100 For 2021 Honors British Theatre’s Response To COVID by Artsjournal1

“Arts workers in the NHS, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, actor Michael Balogun and theatre company 20 Stories High are among those recognised in this year’s The Stage 100 list, which has …

Connecticut ‘Jeopardy’ contestants recall Alex Trebek as his final episodes as host air this week by Christopher Arnott

"Jeopardy" contestants from Connecticut share their memories of the late Alex Trebek as his final episodes as host of the show air this week.

Ep. 84: One-on-One with Ed Asner by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Ed Asner has been an enduring presence in television, film and stage for 60 years. Developing his craft in Chicago and New York, Ed established himself as a solid and versat…

Julian Bird, Amanda Parker & Sam Mendes among those recognised in The Stage 100 list by Kitty Underwood

We are delighted that our CEO Julian Bird has been recognised, alongside two other names who we have worked closely with to support the theatre industry. The post Julian Bird, Amanda Parker …

Column: Year 2021 was supposed to Chapter 1 of a hopeful story. Alas, the virus can’t read. by Chris Jones

In the final days of 2020, the COVID-19 virus revealed the same disrespect for the calendar as it had previously shown for national boundaries, political affiliations and state lines.

Almanac: Benjamin Franklin on mobs by Terry Teachout

“A Mob’s a Monster; Heads enough, but no Brains.” Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack Continue reading Almanac: Benjamin Franklin on mobs at About Last Night.

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 7 January by Kitty Underwood

Check out our round-up of London theatre news today - stay up-to-date with news and updates from your favourite West End Shows and more. The post London Theatre News Today: Thursday 7 Januar…

Evelyn Glennie: ‘How do you listen through technology?’

Deafness didn’t derail the percussionist’s music career, and Covid hasn’t stopped her making three new albums and a podcast about listening

‘Forces a rethink on things which you thought you knew’: A History Of Water In The Middle East (Online review) by John Chapman

Sabrina Mahfouz’s play A History Of Water In The Middle East highlights an ages old and still ongoing tale of colonialism and gives an entirely new slant to this exploration of “landscap…

Robot wars: 100 years on, it's time to reboot Karel Čapek's RUR by Michael Billington

The play Rossum’s Universal Robots clearly belongs to the 1920s but its satirical take on the meeting of humans and machines is all too relevant today Not many plays introduce a new word t…

Lice make a head-scratching debut with Wasteland: What Ails Our People

The satirical Bristol band’s influences range from the Italian Futurists to French philosopher Louis Althusser

January 7: How the National Theatre’s Travelex £10 season and NT Live were game changers by Mark Shenton

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Streaming in the Just Transition by Vijay Mathew

By Vijay Mathew. Vijay Mathew asks, and then offers ideas to approach, the question: "How will the performing arts field contribute to climate justice during the sixth mass extinction?"

Katie McGrath – Friends in Low Places 12/26/20 by Sarah Downs

Friends in Low Places, starring Katie McGrath. By Sarah Downs As the year winds down, and life is on that between Christmas and New Year’s pause, we can take a chance to reflect on the pas…

A pool of talent in hard times

Galleries pool water-themed exhibitions; trade awaits Brexit red tape; Hong Kong overtakes London at auction; quiltmakers sell to major museums

Sad: Swing Still Pretty Sure They'll Go On as Lead by Broadway Beat

by Anna Larranaga. @annalarranaga. WASHINGTON D.C. - In the lead up to Inauguration Day, Donald Trump has gossiped to close friends that,...