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The Importance of Being Earnest online review - Oscar Wilde updated for the Nando's generation by Veronica Lee

Yasmeen Khan's spoof has a big heart Oscar Wilde's fabulous play satirised Victorian England and contained a shedload of quotable quips. Now Yasmeen Khan has written an updated and uprooted …

The Lyric removes the Modell name from its historic Baltimore theater, severing relationship with benefactors by Mary Carole McCauley

Both Lyric administrators and a family spokeswoman say this ends the dispute and they will move on.

“Our job now is to honor George Floyd”: Harris, Biden on Chauvin conviction. Video and transcript by New York Theater

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke after the jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd convicted him on all three counts, including two for murd…

NAISDA invites applications for its next intake of standout dance and performing arts students

John Cullum: An Accidental Star - Promo by Goodspeed Musicals

Streaming April 8 - Nay 6 Go behind the scenes with Broadway icon John Cullum - from his 1960 debut in Camelot and Tony Award-winning performances in Shenandoah and On the Twentieth Century…

Choreographer and Performer Peta Anderson talks DRUMMER QUEENS by Gabi Bergman

These women are ready to rock! Drummer Queens is a brand new powerhouse of a show, reshaping what we know

Theatre Group is back with fall productions; spring 2022 musical proposals sought by Lori Szepelak

WESTFIELD-This fall, the curtain will once again go up as Westfield Theatre Group productions take center stage at the Westfield Woman’s Club. John Farrell, chairperson for the Westfield T…

Netflix’s Dominance Starts to Slow as Rivals Gain by Edmund Lee

The streaming service reported the addition of four million new customers for the first quarter, below the six million it had forecast.

Netflix Falls Short of Q1 Subscriber Targets as COVID-Driven Growth Slows by Todd Spangler

Netflix’s subscriber growth cooled in the first quarter of 2021 after record pandemic-fueled gains last year: The streamer added about 2 million fewer customers than it previously expected…

Jim Steinman, Songwriter for Meat Loaf, Celine Dion and More, Dies at 73 by Jordan Moreau

Jim Steinman, the composer, lyricist and record producer who worked with artists like Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and more, died Monday, the Connecticut state medical examiner confi…

Tales of two sisters from WP Theater and New Normal Rep by Deb Miller

Every April I’m reminded of the incisive question posed by the Guerrilla Girls – an anonymous group of feminist performance artists, formed in NYC in 1985, to fight sexism and racism wit…

After Impassioned Accusations, Producer Scott Rudin Says He’s “Stepping Back” From Film & TV Projects, Too by Roger Friedman

Over the weekend, the brother of a former Scott Rudin assistant accused the producer of adding to his brother’s suicide last October.

Review: Gunk, Battersea Arts Centre Online by Amy Evans

Review: Gunk, Battersea Arts Centre Online4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going an…

Virginia Stage Co. Announces Season 42: A Season Like No Other by American Theatre Editors

In addition to the season, the company is launching a new WPA initiative aimed at getting artists and gig workers back to work.

Huntington Theatre Company Announces In-Person 40th Season by American Theatre Editors

The 2021-22 season will feature 2 world premieres and 7 total productions while the Huntington Theatre undergoes renovations.

In the News: 'Rejected' Broadway Poster Designs for Charity, Immersive The Great Gatsby Transfers to NYC, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Kirsten Childs, Jessica Hagedorn, and Troy Anthony are among the 2021 Idea Awards for Theatre recipients.

Singer Bonnie Tyler Remembers ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Composer Jim Steinman: He Wrote “Some Of The Most Iconic Rock Songs Of All Time” � by Greg Evans

UPDATE, with Bonnie Tyler tribute Jim Steinman, the composer and lyricist whose roster of hit records included the huge Bonnie Tyler hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” was remembered by t…

Odds & Ends: BC/EFA Raises Big Bucks with Starry Red Bucket Match-Up Campaign & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Aaron Tveit & More Raise $1,919,254 for BC/EFA Red Bucket Match-Up The first Red Bucket Match-Up, an online fundraising…

REJECTED BROADWAY POSTERS ON SALE TO HELP THEATER COMMUNITY by Robert Shuman

(Mark Kennedy’s article appeared on the AP, 4/19; via Pam Green.) This combination of photos shows rejected theatrical poster art from “Cabaret, from left, “Equus,” and “Matilda Th…

Inside the Broadway Community Project: Organizing an Orchestral Score, 1 Part at a Time by Ryan McPhee

Josie Bearden has worked as a music copyist on Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, the new Back to the Future musical, the upcoming West Side Story film, and more.

‘A Quick 5’ with Christian Douglas, appearing in ‘Midnight at the Never Get’ at Signature Theatre by Susan Brall

From April 30 – June 21, 2021, Signature Theatre will virtually present “Midnight at the Never Get” with book, lyrics, and music by Mark Sonnenblick and conceived by Sam Bolen, Max Fri…

Lightning Rod Special presents Lee Minora and Scott Sheppard’s ‘Nosejob’ by Alaina Johns

Lightning Rod Special launches a new series of audio works with ‘Nosejob,’ a story that connects a 9th-century nunnery to modern college kids, asking what really makes up our fantasies. …

‘You just want to be around her’: inspiring stage sensation Vicki Igbokwe by Lyndsey Winship

The celebrated choreographer talks about realising artistic ambitions, occupying space and why making a living from dance shouldn’t be a dirty concept When Vicki Igbokwe was 16, she was wo…

Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Live 2021 Season by American Theatre Editors

The festival will feature 3 world premiere productions, all performed outside and socially distanced.

Nolan Williams Jr. Explores the Intersection of African American Food Traditions and Theatre in Grace by Dan Meyer

The musical will get its world premiere at the Ford’s Theatre in spring 2022.

InterAct Theatre Company presents Eleanor Burgess’s ‘The Niceties’ by Kyle V.  Hiller

InterAct’s virtual presentation of ‘The Niceties’ hits close to home for college students of color. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.

Legendary Songwriter Jim Steinman, Famous for Bat Out of Hell and More, Dies at 73 by Caitlin Moynihan

Legendary songwriter Jim Steinman, a master at creating hit power ballads, died on April 20, according to Variety. The Grammy winner, famous for writing and producing Meat Loaf's 1977 debut…

Patti Murin, Colin Donnell Will Star in Hallmark's TO CATCH A SPY

According to Entertainment Tonight, the film kicks off when the newly renovated Hotel Optima in Malta has a grand reopening, and Chloe (Kelley) and her team from Destination Traveler magaz…

Lea Salonga, Jerusha Cavazos and More to Take Part in PASSING IT ON Presented by Rosie's Theater Kids

Rosie’s Theater Kids will present Passing It On, an evening of performances celebrating mentorship. Special appearances will be made by Tony Award winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga …

Common will help Chicago Shakespeare celebrate the Bard’s birthday with ‘TO BE 4/23′ by Doug George

The theater is celebrating Shakespeare's birthday with a video Friday and inviting the Chicago rapper.

Dance Review: ‘Momentum’ presented by Ballet Theatre of Maryland by Carolyn Kelemen

Earth, wind, fire and water…all the elements were there in the Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s online debut of “Momentum” from Prince George’s Community College’s tech-savvy perform…

Alan Cumming, Michael Urie, Anika Larsen, Kathleen Chalfant & More to Celebrate New York City Children's Theater at 2021 Gala

New York City Children’s Theater will present their first virtual Gala - Kaleidoscope - to celebrate their 24th year and continue to build awareness and amplify their mission that promote…

Jim Steinman, Pop-Rock Hitmaker Responsible for Bat Out of Hell and Broadway’s Dance of the Vampires, Dies at 73 by Ryan McPhee

The composer’s works include songs made famous by Celine Dion, Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, and more.

Theatre Review: ‘Children of Medea’ presented by Constellation Theatre Company by Mary Ann Johnson

Constellation Theatre Company has started their season with a bang. “Children of Medea” is an intense, harrowing work, interspersed with moments of joy. The playwright and actor, Sue Jin…

Republicans Blame Biden for Making Millions of Americans’ Arms Hurt by Andy Borowitz

“Once your arm stops hurting, don’t get too comfortable,” one G.O.P senator said. “In a few weeks, Joe Biden will make your arm hurt for a second time.”

Scott Rudin ‘Stepping Back’ From Film, Streaming Work Due to Abuse Allegations by Matt Donnelly

Producer Scott Rudin will “step back” from his film and streaming projects in addition to his Broadway productions in the wake of allegations about his abusive workplace behavior. Rudin,…

Meet the Singing Voice of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ by Jazz Tangcay

Viola Davis transforms into the Mother of the Blues for her award-winning role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” — and while she delivers a powerhouse performance, former Ikette and soul…

Two Plays Compared & Why Each Works by Howard Sherman

Two different plays stand the test of time. The post Two Plays Compared & Why Each Works appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Broadway's Andrew Rannells and Daniel Breaker Join Cast of Girls5eva by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominees Andrew Rannells and Daniel Breaker have joined the cast of the musical comedy series Girls5eva. They join a lineup that includes Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sara Bareilles, Ashle…

Anthony Powell, Oscar and Tony-Winning Costume Designer, Dead at 85 by Caitlin Moynihan

Anthony Powell, an Oscar and Tony-winning costume designer known for creating the now-iconic look of Broadway's Norma Desmond and Hollywood'sIndiana Jones, died on April 18. He was 85. The …

Bradley Whitford Finds Inspiration in the Theater (and Dog Park) by Kathryn Shattuck

The star of “The Handmaid’s Tale” talks about the magic sauce of Yo-Yo Ma and Aretha Franklin, and is ready to do some Ken Burns voice-overs.

Immersive Theatrical Version of The Great Gatsby to Play New York City by Caitlin Moynihan

An immersive theatrical experience of The Great Gatsby will make its North American debut in New York City this fall. The show is created and directed by Alexander Wright. The New York venue…

A white cop’s shots at Black man echo through ‘Until the Flood’ at Studio by Jane Franklin

Dael Orlandersmith’s Until the Flood, now an on-demand production from Studio Theatre, brings the viewer into the conversation. You couldn’t be more active as a listener in this simple, …

Hot Clip of the Day: Extraordinary American Idiot Ladies Completely Slay Green Day's "Letterbomb"

We are revisiting one of our very favorite superwomen Broadway performances by these sensational six ladies. The song "Letterbomb" appeared in the full-throttle Broadway musical American Idi…

Indie-structible: Building fundraising resources for independent theatre companies by New York Theatre Workshop

Fundraising, particularly for independent theatre companies, can be such a mystery. How do you grow from funding individual projects to becoming a sustainable company? On April 28th, NYTW’…

ABTKids Daily | Teaching Artist Tuesday: Accompanist Stephanie Chun and Tchaikovsky's Bluebird PDD by American Ballet Theatre

ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School Accompanist Stephanie Chun talks about the musical "call and response" found in The Bluebird Pas de Deux from Tchaikovsky's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Hip hip…

Jim Steinman, Songwriter Behind Bat Out of Hell and Dance of the Vampires, Dies at 73

Steinman wrote hits for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more.

Stars in the House Welcomes Krystal Joy Brown, Stark Sands, and Pearl Sun April 20 by Andrew Gans

Charl Brown guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

On the move: Dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman by Admin

Dance Informa recently had the opportunity to check in with dancer, choreographer, teacher and all around artist Jenn Freeman. She has danced in works by Sonya Tayeh, Mia Michaels, Kyle Abra…

Actors plan march on Broadway to protest Rudin, industry inequality by Caitlin Huston

A group of theater activists are planning a march Thursday to protest producer Scott Rudin’s membership in the Broadway League and to call for greater transparency from Actors’ Equity. …

NAATCO's Streaming Presentation of Our Town Will Star Amy Hill, Midori Francis Iwama, More by Dan Meyer

The virtual benefit features an all-Asian American cast.

Scott Rudin Says He's 'Stepping Back' From Screen Projects, in Addition to Stage, Following Abuse Allegations by Logan Culwell-Block

The announcement follows a similar move regarding the embattled film and stage producer's Broadway projects.

CHECK IN FROM AWAY | Episode 30 | 2 Pianos 4 Hands by Mirvish Productions

This week, SnL’s guests are Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, the creators and stars of Two Pianos, Four Hands, and Bea Campbell, the stage manager of the show since its thunderous premi…

August Wilson: ‘I Still See Myself Developing as a Playwright’ by American Theatre Editors

In an interview from 1987, the great American playwright talks about his work and his plans, and about the moment he found his unique voice.

Art at Work by Chris Myers

By Chris Myers. Chris Myers talks about the importance of class politics and makes a case for why artists ought to reckon with it, both as creative people and just plain workers.

Earth Week streams from Dixon Place and Vangeline Theater by Deb Miller

Among this week’s streaming selections are a newly commissioned puppet show and a cautionary butoh dance piece, both with significant themes related to the annual commemoration of Earth Da…

Performer Stuff Academy Vocal Coach Series Featuring Jenny Kim-Godfrey Lesson Three: Voice Classification by Performerstuff

Amid Scott Rudin controversy, actors give Broadway an ultimatum by Johnny Oleksinski

Theater people will march on Thursday to protest racism — and Scott Rudin. Rudin, the producer of “The Book of Mormon” and the upcoming Hugh Jackman-led revival of “The Music Man,”…

PBS, WNET Group Launch Programming Celebrating Arts During COVID-19 Pandemic by Brent Lang

PBS and The WNET Group are launching a multi-platform campaign dubbed #PBSForTheArts, which will pay tribute to the struggle and resilience of American artists and arts organizations during …

Star-Studded Red Bucket Match-Up Raises Nearly $2 Million for Broadway Cares by Dan Meyer

Tony nominee Aaron Tveit and Emmy winner Eric McCormack scored the highest totals.

Staatsschauspiel Dresden Chooses Robe T1s by Michael Eddy

The Staatsschauspiel Dresden in Germany joins a long and growing number of high-profile performing arts venues that are investing in Robe’s T1 series of moving lights, a refined product li…

PRODUCERS WEIGH REDUCING PERFORMANCE WEEK FOR RESTART by Philip Boroff

As Broadway faces the unprecedented challenge of reopening after at least 18 dark months, producers have proposed cutting back the standard eight-performance week while demand for tickets ra…

Ben Platt to Release New Single 'Imagine'

Tony winner Ben Platt has announced he has new music coming out! His latest single Imagine is set to be released on Friday, April 23.

THE GREAT GATSBY Immersive Production to Have US Premiere Fall 2021

Immersive Everywhere’s immersive production of The Great Gatsby, created and directed by Alexander Wright, will make its American debut this Fall in New York City. Venue and casting to be …

MTC Student Monologue Challenge: Brianna + Christian by Manhattan Theatre Club

This week's monologue was written by Brianna Chavez, senior at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, New York performed by Christian Strange, and directed by Zhailon Levingston. To read more ab…

MTC Student Monologue Challenge: Taylor + Nana by Manhattan Theatre Club

This week's monologue was written by Taylor Davis, sophomore at Mount Carmel Academy in Louisiana, performed by Nana Mensah. To read more about the challenge please visit www.manhattantheat…

Memorializing the Moment: A History of Musical Theater Merchandise

Chances are, you've seen a merchandise booth at the back of a theater. But where did this ever-reliable industry come from?

Immersive Theatrical Production of The Great Gatsby Coming to New York City

The F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will be presented as a lavish party thrown by Jay Gatsby himself.

TheaterMania to Stream NAATCO's All-Asian American Our Town, Led by Amy Hill and Midori Francis Iwama

The production will be directed by NAATCO cofounder Mia Katigbak.

Let Out That Big Tarzan Jungle Call for Pecorino’s THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE on YouTube by Steven Ross

This “Filthy, Hilarious and Lewd” 7-part miniseries just simply sounds like a whole lotta fun. Written and starring Paul Pecorino, THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE is set to debut April 29th on t…

Unlike Hollywood, we DON’T do it this way.

Some say Broadway and Hollywood are sister industries. Eh. Stepsisters with the same hair color that often get confused for real sisters, maybe.  But I’m not so sure we’re related by bl…

‘Each story is unique, real & thoughtful’: SAFE – Hackney Empire (Online review) by Louise Penn

Safe is a verbatim play created and directed by Alexis Gregory (I reviewed his work previously in Sex/Crime). Previously performed at the Soho Theatre, this is now reimagined for the digital…

Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Stage Director Resigns From U.K. Tour Over Leaked Email To Scott Rudin Mocking Karen Olivo by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast stage director Rob Roth has resigned from the Disney show’s upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour after the text of an email he either sent or intended to send p…

Tony and Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Anthony Powell Dies at 85 by Talaura Harms

The English designer recreated everything from Spanish conquistadors to silent film stars for Hollywood and Broadway.

Off-Broadway Run of Blindness Adds Performances by Dan Meyer

The socially distant audio-visual production is currently running at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

10 Inspiring Books By TheaterMakers To Read Right Now (And how to win them all!)

So, who doesn’t need a little inspirational pick-up right now? And who better than to inspire you than some of the most successful TheaterMakers? Below is a list of 10 Inspiring Books writ…

First Look at a New Sutton Foster Concert by New York City Center

Sutton Foster | Bring Me to Light Watch online Apr 28-May 31: https://bit.ly/3fIBKB9 Sutton Foster takes over City Center—filling it with her indomitable spirit for a concert with her fri…

Charity Angél Dawson, Nick Rashad Burroughs, More to Lead 'Cinemersive' Blues Brothers Film Screening at Radial Park by Logan Culwell-Block

Part of the Broadway at the Drive-In series, the performance will feature a live band and theatrical performances synchronized with the 1980 film.

Heartfelt Condolences to Gary Kroeger, the World’s Foremost Walter Mondale Impressionist by Trav S.D.

News this morning of the passing of 93 year old Walter Mondale, former VP and first of many disappointing democratic Presidential candidates during my voting career, put me in mind for the s…

Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, Hamilton on Disney+, More Earn 2021 Webby Award Nominations by Dan Meyer

The honors celebrate excellence on the internet.

ABTKids Daily | Teaching Artist Tuesday: Explore Alexei Ratmansky’s THE SEASONS with Miss Wendy! by American Ballet Theatre

Explore all things Spring with Miss Wendy! Use your imagination, create beautiful movements and assemble your own Springtime dance! ________________ For more activities, visit www.abt.org/A…

High Art: Marijuana in Musicals by Broadway By Ghostlight

Peace and Love! This week we'll look at some of the times the devil's lettuce has invaded the Great Green Way. Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals are no stranger to weed both on and off-stag…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Director Rob Roth Steps Down From Beauty and the Beast Tour Following Leaked Email About Scott Rudin by Andrew Gans

Roth, who directed the original Broadway production of the Disney musical, was to helm an upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour.

Broadway Stars Bring Pandemic Joy By Way Of The Singing Telegram by Arun Venugopal

Broadway has been dark for quite some time due to the pandemic. Some out of work Broadway actors are using singing telegrams to earn some cash and make use of their talents.

Karen Olivo Departs ‘Moulin Rouge!’ by Matthew Wexler

Citing an industry too capitalistic and white supremacist to change, the Tony Award winner speaks out about leaving the Broadway musical. The post Karen Olivo Departs ‘Moulin Rouge!’ app…

VIDEO: Stars Talk Broadway Debuts on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with My First Time: Broadway Debuts with guest host Charl Brown joined by Stark Sands, Krystal Joy Brown and Pearl Sun.

‘Significant piece of new theatre writing’: THE MOTHERHOOD PROJECT – BAC (Online review) by Ian Foster

The likes of Hannah Khalil, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, Sarah Niles and Juno Dawson deliver some excellent work in The Motherhood Project.

Om Shanti Om by Musicalsplaining

At long last we venture into Bollywood with guest host Siddhant Adlakha! Lindsay and Siddhant attempt to pinpoint the arrival of abs in India and Kaveh once again sees flashes of Phantom. G…

NEWS: Full cast is announced for immersive show Doctor Who Time Fracture by Press Releases

Following over 5,000 applications, a cast of 42 performers are beginning rehearsals for the immersive production Doctor Who Time Fracture, from the team behind The Great Gatsby.

Lauren Lane, Myra Lucretia Taylor, John McGinty, and More Star in Humana's Block Association Project

The new virtual play by Matthew Yates Crowley is presented by the Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Ephrat Asherie, Frederick Ashton and a Solemn Memorial by Roslyn Sulcas

Our recommendations for dance to stream online, whether from your couch or your yoga mat.

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/20/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/20/21. Tanglewood and Barrington Stage announce new seasons; Christian Noll in concert; "The Light" at WAM Theatre, and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

Betsy Wolfe, Elizabeth Stanley, and More Set For New Concert Series 'Broadway Stories & Songs With Ted Sperling'

A new streaming concert series, titled Broadway Stories & Songs with Ted Sperling & Friends, will debut on May 7, 2021.

Rejected Broadway Posters Are Being Sold to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Theatrical poster designer Frank Verlizzo is selling prints of some of his rejected designs for musicals such as Cabaret, The Lion King, and Matilda, to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity…

London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 20 April by Hira Desai

Check out all the latest in the theatreland in today's daily news roundup! The post London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 20 April appeared first on Official London Theatre.

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 4/20/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio’s Brad Shepard Today. News about the UMass Bach Festival, Holyoke Civic Symphony, WAM Theatre’s “The Light” and more. Segment begins at:…

Vulnerability and Redemption in the Room: Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre’s Season Kicks Off In Front of a Live, Limited Audience by Sharon Hoyer

The company’s season kickoff is one of the first live, in-person performances under a roof in more than thirteen months.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

March on Broadway Planned, JCM as Joe Exotic, Grace & Matt Share Bizarre Musical Dream “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headline…

Schapelle, Schapelle! – The Musical – Sydney by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has double passes to giveaway to Schapelle, Schapelle! – The Musical at Sydney University between Saturday 24 – Thursday

Why Is It So Hard to Show Black Women’s Musical Genius Onscreen? by Salamishah Tillet

Oscar-nominated performances this season put the emphasis on the trauma, not the artistry, of Billie Holiday and Ma Rainey. The most insightful movie might just be “Soul.”

France’s Drama Theaters Occupied to Support Freelance Workers by Elsa Keslassy

French actor Corinne Masiero’s politically charged strip-tease during the Cesar Awards last month was just one of many protests staged across France to support freelance workers in the fil…

Anthony Powell, Three-Time Oscar-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 85 by Jazz Tangcay

Anthony Powell, the three-time Oscar-winning costume designer known for helping shape the looks of Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones and Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil, has died. He was 85. The…

Friends of Scott Rudin’s Late Assistant Speak Out on Producer’s Abuses: ‘He Was So Terrified of That Man’ by Gene Maddaus

In the wake of Kevin Graham-Caso’s suicide last October, his friends pored over his old emails, looking for answers. Klodiana Alia found one from 2009, when Graham-Caso was working as an a…

Anthony Powell, Tony and Oscar Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 85

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Anthony Powell, costume designer for stage and screen, has died at 85.

This Week in Broadway History: April 20 - 26 by JK

 This Week in Broadway History: April 20 - 26 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭  April 20, 2010: Pop-punk came to Broadway when Green Day's American Idiot opened its 422 performance run at the St…

Bay Area theater workers weren’t getting vaccine appointments. One S.F. actor decided to change that by Lily Janiak

San Francisco actor Liam Vincent has gotten three groups of theater workers vaccinated.

Pajama Party Panic! by Jamie Damaso

San Diego Parks & Rec Friday, April 23, 2021 @6pm PST JOIN US… if you dare! Pajama Party Panic! There’s games galore in this all-ages non-murder mystery!  Get ready for some puzzles…

Wake Up With BWW 4/20: Rob Roth Steps Down After Email in Support of Rudin Goes Public, and More

Today's top stories: director Rob Roth is stepping down from the Beauty and the Beast UK tour after an email he wrote in support of Scott Rudin went public.

Pajama Party Panic! by Jamie Damaso

San Diego Parks & Rec Friday, April 23, 2021 @6pm PST Join the party! There’s games galore in this all-ages non-murder mystery! Get ready for some puzzles and pandemonium in your pj�…

‘Satirical throughout’: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST – The Dukes Lancaster (Online review) by Luca Molinari

This re-working of The Importance of Being Earnest is fun, frothy, and at a time when theatres are in the dark, provides a much-needed laugh, and laugh I did.

Chicago announces Arts 77, a huge increase in arts funding, with $60 million for artists, concerts and new public art at O’Hare by Chris Jones

Ambitious and "unprecedented," the new Arts 77 plan promises millions to fund arts recovery in Chicago.

S&S Theatre: How an awards ceremony evolved into a production company by Terri Paddock

Fans of new British musicals will be familiar with The S&S Award, the prize that set out to find and give a professional life to the country's best new unproduced musical. After years of…

Circus Flora returns for weekend variety show in June, full season in October by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“The St. Lou Revue” will take place June 4-6. The local circus has gone dark for more than a year.

On the Couch with Kathryn Radcliffe

Floella Benjamin’s childhood memoir to become stage play by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Birmingham Rep says premiere of Coming to England will be highlight of forthcoming season Former children’s television presenter Floella Benjamin’s childhood memoir describing her journe…

Nanni Moretti’s I Am Self Sufficient: a joke-filled fringe lampoon by Chris Wiegand

The Italian auteur’s debut feature spoofs experimental theatre with its tale of a group of friends launching a heavy-handed Beckettian show The stage on screen: more films about theatre �…

NEWS: Top writing award turns producer: S&S Theatre Productions dedicates itself to transatlantic, radical new musical theatre by Press Releases

The S&S Award is turning producer to become S&S Theatre Productions, dedicated to producing radical new musical theatre­ with partnerships between the UK and the USA.

Opera Australia’s first fully digital spectacular, Aida set for Melbourne premiere

NEWS: Birmingham Repertory Theatre announces 50th anniversary autumn season by Press Releases

Artistic director Sean Foley has announced his programme for the 50th anniversary season of Birmingham Repertory Theatre in its current home on Centenary Square.

Kennedy Center New Play Dramaturgy Intensive Adapts to Meet the Moment by Daniel Mesta

At the time of the writing of this article, the historic events of January 6th, January 20th, and beyond had not yet occurred. The following thoughts were captured in the anxious and stressf…

One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare

Dale Harding: Through a Lens of Visitation

April 20: The long shadows cast by ghost lights, and a gripping new account of encounters with theatre ghosts by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 20: The long shadows cast by ghost lights, and a gripping new account of encounters with theatre ghosts first appeared on Shenton Stage.

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Ep. 94: Save Our Stages, Where Do We Go From Here? by Lauren Van Hemert

Back in December, Congress passed a $2.3 trillion spending bill that included more than $900 billion in pandemic relief. This was known as Save Our Stages and those monies were to be distr…

Anthony Powell Dies: Oscar- & Tony-Winning Costumer Designer Was 85 by Greg Evans

Anthony Powell, a three-time Oscar winner whose costume designs helped bring Indiana Jones to rugged life and Broadway’s Norma Desmond to extravagant excess, died Sunday. He was 85. The Co…

Celebrate Broadway's Sister Act, Starring Patina Miller by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the 1992 film opened at the Broadway Theatre April 20, 2011.

Disney Dad Trivia 10- DisneyLAND vs. Disney WORLD. by Framily Travel

The west coasters may have an edge in this episode! Watch Lindsay and Georgia go head to head with Disneyland and Disney World Trivia! Most of these questions are about the theme parks, then…

OPINION: The New Vaccines Are Great, But Have You Tried Rolling Up One Vertebrae at a Time? by Broadway Beat

by Jacob Simon. @jacob.simon.says. Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson. With the end of the pandemic in sight, many families have flocked...

Revisit American Idiot on Broadway With Stark Sands, John Gallagher, Jr, Michael Esper, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The rock musical opened at the St. James Theatre April 20, 2010.

Kate Lumpkin Brings a Practice of Vulnerability to Broadway WELLness by Playbill Staff

Grab a slice of pizza and sense of humor for this upcoming Playbill Experience.

“Hamilton”, “Wicked”, “Lion King” Stars Come Together to Announce They’re All One Show Now by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - The big… one? Stars of Broadway biggest hits - Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King - joined...

Broadway Replaces Discounted Standing Room with Discounted Cough Section by Broadway Beat

by Jason Keane. @AKeaneMachine. NEW YORK, NY - As Broadway theaters prepare to open up for the fall season, producers are adapting to...

DANCE NEWS: Hofesh Shechter becomes Artist-in-Residence of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart by The Dance Enthusiast

Hofesh Shechter becomes Artist-in-Residence of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart

Cuomo Announces Broadway Shows Will Open by 2pm Today If They Know What’s Fucking Good For Them by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that Broadway shows would be rehearsed, have...