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What's Streaming? Rock of Ages and Sutton Foster Concerts; Mary-Louise Parker in The Baltimore Waltz

Find out what's on tap for the week ahead, and how you can get tickets.

The Joy of the Arts in the Autism Community Invite by Two River Theater

Join us Tuesday April 27 at 7PM on Zoom for a free community roundtable discussion (and celebration!) about how theater, dance, fine art, and other art forms can be especially meaningful for…

The Music of the Night – The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Two Sisters and a Piano Review: Jimmy Smits as Infatuated Enemy by New York Theater

In “Two Sisters and a Piano,” Jimmy Smits plays a lieutenant in the Cuban army in 1991 who is supposed to keep tabs on the two women (Daphne Rubin-Vega and Florencia Lozano) who are unde…

ALL TOGETHER NOW – Celebrating local theatre by Peter J Snee

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) announces updates to All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre, in which schools

Taking Wisdom From Little House On The Prairie, This Actress Creates Her Own Award-Winning Comedy TV Series by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Pamela Bob who wrote and stars in Livin' On A Prairie

Short+Sweet celebrates return to Sydney with 2020 hindsight by Peter J Snee

Short+Sweet Sydney returns in 2021 with a brilliant new festival, a heap of exciting initiatives and a massive feast of

Charisa Bossinakis’ Pineapple Juice is sweet and dripping – with laughs by Peter J Snee

Charisa Bossinakis is tired and doesn’t want to work hard anymore. What’s a girl to do? In her new hour,

Getting back to an essence: New York City Ballet in Kyle Abraham’s ‘When We Fell’ by Admin

April 8, 2021.On YouTube, as part of New York City Ballet’s digital season. In the quiet of solitude, with all of the noise of the busy world stripped away, we can get back to essence —…

Livestreaming a Conversation: SEGAL TALKS with Joseph V. Melillo

By . The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents SEGAL TALKS with Joseph V.

John Byrne: ‘If I don’t laugh when I’m writing, it gets tossed out’ by Mark Fisher

The playwright’s Tennis Elbow is a gender-swapped version of Writer’s Cramp, his uproarious 70s hit about a failed literary figure If you were in Edinburgh during the 1977 festival there…

Australian theatre first: LIVE VR stream of Macbeth, by Bruce Beresford by Gabi Bergman

In an Australian theatre first, Melbourne Opera’s Macbeth will be LIVE VR streamed to anyone with virtual reality headsets worldwide.

Mandy Gonzalez Talks Her New Book FEARLESS, the Past Year of the Pandemic, & More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

From April 21, 2021. Get the latest Mandy news here: Want more Backstage Live episodes? Visit http://bway.world/BackstageLive Richard Ridge chats with Broadway powerhouse Mandy Gonzalez, w…

Darlinghurst Theatre Company presents STILL, I RISE: A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND STORIES by Shakira Clanton by Gabi Bergman

From Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 May, actor and singer Shakira Clanton takes to the stage at Darlinghurst Theatre to

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Season 2021 continues with world premieres, super heroes and a program celebrating joy with William Barton, Jayson G by Gabi Bergman

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) is well into Season 2021 performing back in the Concert Hall at QPAC a program that

‘In the Heights’ Will Open Tribeca Film Festival June 9 by Matthew Wexler

Critics and artists have watched advance screeners, and positive buzz is already swirling around the highly anticipated summer blockbuster. The post ‘In the Heights’ Will Open Tribeca Fi…

“SIX GUN JUSTICE” WITH PAUL BISHOP PODCAST: ROBERT DWYER & AUSTIN WRIGHT ON THEIR BOOK: ‘THE SHERIFF’ (FROM TWODOT BOOKS) by Robert Shuman

Listen Hang out around the Six-Gun Justice water cooler for another Six-Gun Justice Conversation segment.  Co-host Paul Bishop talks with Western writers Austin Wright & Robert Dwyer, …

Opera Australia offers free arts access and training to students and teachers in Victoria by Gabi Bergman

With the support of the Packer Family Foundation and the Crown Resorts Foundation, Opera Australia is launching an arts education

MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: THE SONGS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER to play at Chapel off Chapel by Gabi Bergman

Spears Entertainment proudly presents THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT – The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber with special guest star – Debra

Vanya’s Tirade by Katelin Levy

Vanya (Toby Jones) and the rest of the family discuss the fate of their estate as everyone is about to set out on their own paths. The post Vanya’s Tirade appeared first on Great Performan…

About PBS For The Arts by Katelin Levy

Great Performances: The Arts Interrupted Premieres Friday, May 14 at 9 p.m. on PBS, pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app How have the arts been managing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Arts org…

COVID pushed Cirque du Soleil into bankruptcy protection. Now for a Vegas comeback by Lisa Fung

The company announces that it's emerging from the pandemic with a focus not on touring shows but on Las Vegas. SoCal visitors are key.

“Music Man” Star Hugh Jackman Says Scott Rudin Has Stepped Away But There’s Trouble in River City with a Capital T by Roger Friedman

“Music Man” star Hugh Jackman is not leaving the show, don’t worry. He’ll still be starring in the musical revival this winter

A Letter To Harvey Milk by Elyse Trevers

In the 1970’s, Harvey Milk, a gay charismatic politican, was assassinated for being openly homosexual. Using him as a pivotal character, Jerry James, Laura I. Kramer, Ellen M. Schwartz, an…

As Elaine May Turns 89, It’s Time to Give the Filmmaking Giant the Credit She Deserves by Brent Lang

Nevertheless, she persisted. Elaine May, who turns 89 on Wednesday, has enjoyed a late career resurgence, earning a Tony Award for her work in Kenneth Lonergan’s play “The Waverly Galler…

Andy Mientus | "Some Enchanted Evening" | R&H Goes Pop! (Studio Interview) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Watch the full music video starring Andy Mientus now: https://youtu.be/01tKwnFniSY Stream or download the R&H Goes Pop! album: https://found.ee/RHGoesPop​ Subscribe to the R&H YouTube ch…

Shop Talk: Beyond the Scenes with Prop Artisans by NY Public Library for the Performing Arts by Michael Eddy

The NY Public Library for the Performing Arts is holding a free online webinar, Shop Talk: Beyond the Scenes with Prop Artisans, which is an exploration of the eclectic world of theatre prop…

Review: Oh For F*cks Sake (I’m In Love With You), Nottingham Playhouse with In Good Company and Arena Theatre Wolverhampton by Mirren Wilson

Review: Oh For F*cks Sake (I’m In Love With You), Nottingham Playhouse with In Good Company and Arena Theatre Wolverhampton3.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please con…

In the News: Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez Share Secrets and Recipes In Black Beans Project, Theatre Royal Bath's Oleanna Transfers to West End by Talaura Harms

Plus, Andrew Lippa, Tom Kitt, Lauren Pritchard, and more will judge Taylor Louderman's annual musical theatre songwriting contest.

Goodman Theatre Announces Real-Time, Online ‘Live’ Series by American Theatre Editors

Working with Emmy-winning television producer Christina Tye, the company will present 'The Sound Inside,' 'Ohio State Murders,' and 'I Hate It Here.'

Backstage Video Tour of San Francisco Opera’s “The Barber of Seville” by Michael Eddy

The General Director of the San Francisco Opera, Matthew Shilvock takes you backstage to go inside the set of The Barber of Seville, opening on April 23, 2021 and runs through May 15. There�…

Six Questions With Guitar Genius, Arranger and Composer, Sean Harkness

NiteLife Exchange (NLE) asks Sean Harkness (SH) Six Questions: NLE: How did Clearly Now, your collaboration with Marcus Simeone and Lina Koutrakos come about? What’s the engine
that d…

Social Buzz | Why No One Takes My Sharpie by Michael Eddy

As theaters reopen and we get back to work (safely) some of our skills are going to be rusty and we will have to retrain our muscle memory. Just remember, people will still steal your Sharpi…

4Wall’s Light Humor | Episode 2: The Focus by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment has launched a new animated short limited series, Light Humor. Watch Episode 2, The Focus. You would think a day called ‘Focus’ would be calm and productive, but most…

PBS' Finding Your Roots Will Spotlight Ancestry of Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin by Andrew Gans

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. hosts the series, now in its seventh season.

Meet the Stars of Stage Door: Desi Oakley Wants to Show of Her Salt-N-Pepa Skills!

Today, we're getting to know international beltress Desi Oakley, with whom you can book a shoutout today!

Schuler Shook Announces New Principal, Christopher Sprague, ASTC by Michael Eddy

Schuler Shook is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Sprague, ASTC, to Principal. Based in Schuler Shook’s Chicago office, Sprague is a leader in the field of theatre consulti…

LD Christina Watanabe Joins Webster University as Assistant Professor of Lighting Design by Michael Eddy

The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University is proud to welcome Christina Watanabe as Assistant Professor of Lighting Design. In an announcement from the Conservatory, they commen…

TCG Announces Virtual 60th Anniversary Gala by Amelia Merrill

The gala will be held on Zoom between the two parts of TCG's national conference, Our Theatre Ecology.

Stream the 2021 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert From SFJAZZ by Nate Chinen

Performances and speeches honor this year's NEA Jazz Masters award recipients, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Henry Threadgill & Phil Schaap. Watch live Thu, Apr…

Odds & Ends: In the Heights Movie Soundtrack Gets Release Date & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. In the Heights Soundtrack Release Plans June is the month that just keeps on giving for In the Heights fans! In addition to…

Actors’ Equity Will Not Place Scott Rudin On “Do Not Work” List: Roster Reserved For Non-Union Productions by Greg Evans

Actors’ Equity Association told members today that it will not place producer Scott Rudin on its “Do Not Work” list, explaining that the union utilizes the list to alert members about …

INTRODUCING: ABT ON DEMAND 🎞 by American Ballet Theatre

Stream exclusive ABT content all in one place. Anytime. Anywhere. Become an ABT Member for $20/month or $240 annually to secure your access today. http://support.abt.org/socialmedia_mem21 …

Three fabulous Off-Broadway offerings to start the weekend with a bang by Deb Miller

This Friday, April 23, three acclaimed Off-Broadway companies get the weekend off to a great start with an enticing variety of offerings – a podcast, a livestream celebration, and a live i…

Actors' Equity Association Responds to Calls to Put Scott Rudin on 'Do Not Work' List

As outrage over the accusations surrounding Broadway producer Scott Rudin continues, Actors' Equity is speaking out about how it will handle Rudin-produced projects moving forward. Many hav…

PBS and The WNET Group Launch #PBSForTheArts

#PBSForTheArts kicks off with new programming filmed within the constraints of the pandemic: GREAT PERFORMANCES “Romeo & Juliet” (Friday, April 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET), a contemporary…

‘Music Man’ Star Hugh Jackman Says Musical Is ‘Rebuilding’ After Scott Rudin Exit by Antonio Ferme

Hugh Jackman, star of the upcoming Broadway revival of “The Music Man,” said that the company is rebuilding their team following Scott Rudin’s announcement that he is stepping back fro…

Elliott Gould Joins Kathleen Chalfant in We Have to Hurry Live Stream Performance by Dan Meyer

The virtual production of Dorothy Lyman’s play will begin May 1.

Hugh Jackman Breaks His Silence on Scott Rudin and Reveals Future of THE MUSIC MAN

Over the weekend, Sutton Foster spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding Scott Rudin- the former producer of her Broadway-bound revival of The Music Man. Now her co-star, Hugh J…

Second City fires its night staff and looks to outsource, causing a painful rift. And it loses its president. by Chris Jones

When John Kramer first tended bar at Second City in 1981, the co-founder Bernie Sahlins signed every check himself. Kramer says he won't set foot in the theater again.

Andrew Lippa, Tom Kitt and More Join Judge's Panel of Taylor Louderman's Write out Loud Contest

Write Out Loud has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year’s contest! Jay Adana (The Woodsman), Brandon “Blue” Hamilton (Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never), Tom Kitt…

Track-by-Track Breakdown: The Lazours Found a Way to Flap Their Wings During a Pandemic by The Lazours

Flap My Wings is a collaborative album inspired by Daniel and Patrick Lazour's musical We Live in Cairo. In the following essay, the brothers share their journey of working with artists from…

Drama on Video by Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson

By Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson. On this week’s episode of Kunafa and Shay, join Marina and Nabra as they discuss MENA drama on video, touching a wide range of plays.

Audra McDonald & Mandy Patinkin Will Appear on FINDING YOUR ROOTS

Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families in the seventh season of the critically acclaimed PBS series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH …

Working in the Theatre: The Seagull on the Sims 4 by American Theatre Wing

“Follow the artists,” was the New York Theatre Workshop’s first instinct when they revamped their season last year. Thus, the Artistic Instigator grants were born—allowing artists to…

Hugh Jackman Says Broadway’s ‘The Music Man’ Is “Rebuilding” In Wake Of Scott Rudin Step Back by Greg Evans

Hugh Jackman, star of the upcoming Broadway revival of The Music Man produced by Scott Rudin, said today that the company is “rebuilding the Music Man team” in the wake of Rudin’s deci…

Upcoming The Music Man Star Hugh Jackman Releases Statement on Abuse Allegations Against Producer Scott Rudin by Dan Meyer

The Tony winner broke his silence days after co-star Sutton Foster commented on the industry reckoning.

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: The Sound Inside" at TheaterWorks by Mark G. Auerbach

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of Adam Rapp's "The Sound Inside" now streaming from TheaterWorks Hartford. segment begins at 5:17

How a Multimedia Whiz Seized Digital Theater’s Big Moment by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The projection designer Jared Mezzocchi has become a go-to guy for ambitious virtual productions. Next up: Starring in his own haunted house play.

‘Two Sisters and a Piano’ Review: Jimmy Smits and Daphne Rubin-Vega Bring Passion and Poetry to Digital Theater by Gordon Cox

For Cuban American playwright Nilo Cruz, every line is poetry, and every couplet speaks to the socio-politics of his roots. That could mean the lyrical “Anna in the Tropics,” the play th…

‘We Broke Up’: Heartbreak in a Different Medium by Amelia Merrill

Jeff Rosenberg and Laura Jacqmin's new project answers the question: Why break up with theatre when you recreate some of its conditions on a film set?

In the Heights Movie Soundtrack to Be Released June 11 by Broadway Direct

If you’re looking forward to finally seeing the movie version of In The Heights, here’s something else to add to your list of exciting new content coming your way. The musical companion …

In the Heights Movie Soundtrack to Be Released on June 11

Preorders, starting Friday, will include a download of the title song.

In the Heights Movie Soundtrack Will Be Released as Film Hits Theatres and HBO Max by Logan Culwell-Block

Pre-orders of the album will include an immediate download of the movie musical's title track.

Hollywood Shake Ups as Golden Globes Racism Trouble Deepens, Producer Scott Rudin Loses Main Movie Partner by Roger Friedman

We’re waking up to a lot of changes in Hollywood. At the Golden Globes, where things couldn’t be worse, Diversity and Inclusion

Obsidian Control Systems: NX2™ Lighting Console Training Video Series by Michael Eddy

13-part how-to video library covers the compact NX2™ lighting console from A to Z. NX4™ training video series also available Last month, Obsidian Control Systems made available a compreh…

Studio School of Design Announces Inaugural Classes for June 2021 by Kathy Eddy

Mark Stanley, Clifton Taylor, and a diverse community of design professionals devise a new and innovative pathway to an education in design with the establishment of Studio School of Design.…

Watch Laura Benanti, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Preview Into the Woods at Encores! by Lindsey Sullivan

They want to go to the festival! As previously reported, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods will be part of a future Encores! season. Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBess…

Broadway Couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Star in Hallmark's To Catch a Spy by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell will star in a new Hallmark mystery movie this year, according to Entertainment Tonight. To Catch a Spy will premiere on June 20 on Hallmark Mov…

Ryan O’Neal Turns 80 by Trav S.D.

An eye-opening benchmark, that Ryan O’Neal (b. 1941) is now an octogenarian, for those of us who remember him as the guy in that photo. While many people may know about his performing offs…

BriteShot: COVID-19 Decontamination Products by Michael Eddy

AirAffair Air Filtration System and BriteShot Decontamination Tent Help Venues to Reopen Safely Amidst COVID BriteShot, a vendor of LED lighting solutions, has shifted its manufacturing stra…

Backstage Video | Timelapse Load-In of Pelléas e Mélisande by Michael Eddy

Here is a timelapse video of the load-in for Pelléas e Mélisande at Teatro Regio located in Parma Italy. The two-week load-in and focus has been edited down to just over a minute. This pro…

Watch Into The Woods preview, a sample of changes to come at Encores! by New York Theater

“Into The Woods” was “a huge smash hi,” when it opened on Broadway in 1987, we’re told in the ten-minute video below, the latest from the “Encores! Inside the Revival.” Given t…

A Toast To The Incredible Patti LuPone! 12 Clips Of The Star's West End Appearances Fit For Royalty!

April 21st is a musical theatre national holiday - the birth of the most marvelous, Patti LuPone.

Robe: T2 Profile™ Luminaire by Michael Eddy

Moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting s.r.o. launches its new T2 Profile™  luminaire offering an array of innovative technologies and the color finesse of Robe’s Multi-Spectral LED (M…

Arthur T. Birsh, Playbill Chairman Emeritus, Has Died at 88 by Andrew Birsh and Andrew Gans

Mr. Birsh began working for Playbill in 1961 as manager of the magazine’s printing plant; by 1973 he had become the sole proprietor of the company synonymous with Broadway.

Stars in the House Welcomes Christine Baranski and TikTok Stars April 21 by Andrew Gans

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

Guild of Scenic Artists Webinar | Scenic Artists Offstage 2021 by Michael Eddy

The Guild of Scenic Artists is holding an upcoming webinar entitled, Scenic Artists Offstage, that will cover skills and stories from industries beyond theater. This Webinar Summit is Free a…

Oleanna Tour and West End – Tour schedule and tickets by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff David Mamet's provocative drama Oleannais to tour the UK prior to opening in the West End at the Arts Theatre, London. Book Now! This post Oleanna Tour and West End – To…

Review: Now or Never, Barn Theatre by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Now or Never, Barn Theatre4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and paying…

You Are Here Documentary, Featuring Stories That Inspired Come From Away, Streaming Free Today

The film is available in celebration of National Canadian Film Day.

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell to Lead Hallmark Thriller To Catch a Spy

The new mystery will air in June.

Antoine Fuqua to Direct and Produce Film Adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Caitlin Moynihan

Antoine Fuqua, known for directing movies Training Day and Magnificent Seven, is bringing a fresh adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to the big screen, according toVar…

Hear from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, we're offering a look at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will …

In Our Own Words: Rachel Van Buskirk, dancer and cofounder at Terminus Ballet by Gail O'Neill

Rachel Van Buskirk performed with Atlanta Ballet for 13 years before cofounding... The post In Our Own Words: Rachel Van Buskirk, dancer and cofounder at Terminus Ballet appeared first on AR…

Come From Away documentary available to view today for free by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Today is National Canadian Film Day 2021 to celebrate the High Commission of Canada is streaming, for 24 hrs, the doco: You are here- The Come From Away Story This post Co…

Coming to PBS: West End Stage Films of Romeo and Juliet and Uncle Vanya

The two films, shot in theaters, will air as part of Great Performances.

‘Not all subterfuge & double jeopardy’: A SPLINTER OF ICE – Original Theatre Company (Online review) by Maryam Philpott

A Splinter of Ice moves away from a basic biography by mirroring its spy subjects and never allowing the audience to be quite sure which of its many faces is the real one.

Encores! Inside the Revival | Into the Woods by New York City Center

Mayor La Guardia founded New York City Center for the people of New York to experience the best of music, theater, and dance. While Encores! usually revives lesser-known musicals, we will us…

Antoine Fuqua Will Direct New Film Adaptation of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Andrew Gans

Fuqua will produce the movie with Broadway producers Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey.

Antoine Fuqua To Direct ‘Cat On A Hot Tin Roof’ Film With Black Cast by Greg Evans

Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Magnificent Seven) will direct and produce a film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams’ play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof based on the 2008 Broadway production featur…

This Iconic Hyderabad Family Theatre Group is Taking an Online Streaming Route by Neeraja Murthy

Theatre group, Sri Venkateswara Surabhi Theatre, Hyderabad, is moving online with a month-long program Thirty days, nine plays and 180 shows — a treat awaits theatre lovers as the iconic S…

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, April 21- with Mandy Gonzalez, Amber Cabral, and More!

Today (April 21) in live streaming: Mandy Gonzalez visits Backstage Live, The Chaos Twins hang with Amber Cabral, and more!

MTI's ALL TOGETHER NOW Royalty-Free Revue Will Feature Music by Stephen Schwartz, Ahrens & Flaherty and More!

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced updates to All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre, in which schools and theatres around the wor…

VIDEO: Watch BRIDGERTON TikTok Musical Creators & More on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with TikTok stars Emily Bear, Abigail Barlow (Bridgerton the TikTok Musical) and Kevin Chamberlin with special guest Christine Baranski.

VIDEO: Encores! Inside the Revival Wraps Up with a Sneak Peek of INTO THE WOODS!

The final installment of Encores! Inside the Revival features a behind-the-scenes look at City Center’s upcoming production of Into the Woods with Encores! Artistic Director Lear deB…

Antoine Fuqua Will Direct New Film Adaptation of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

The play centers on Brick, a former athlete turned alcoholic, his sexually frustrated wife Maggie, and Big Daddy, the ailing and wealthy family patriarch.

PBS Launches #PBSForTheArts Programming That Celebrates the Arts' Resiliency Amidst the Pandemic

PBS launches an expanded slate of multiplatform arts programming beginning April 23. Today, PBS and The WNET Group announced #PBSForTheArts, a multiplatform campaign that celebrates the resi…

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof Movie Remake in the Works From Director Antoine Fuqua

The new film of the Tennessee Williams classic will be produced by Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey.

Little Pushback On Writers of Job Ads by Joe Patti

Last week I saw this tweet from Aksana Khan stating that England based Arts Emergency, where she works, often asks employers to rewrite their job listings before they will forward the ad onw…

Things Getting Better For Virtually Singing Together by Joe Patti

An article on FastCompany recently caught my eye that suggests a company in Sweden is helping to solve a big problem in collaborative virtual concerts. One of the big impediments has been ge…

HERDING CATS Will Be Performed at the Soho Theatre and Streamed Online

Marking a new type of international collaboration, the production is simultaneously accessible online to audiences across the globe via Stellar and in person, with social distancing in line …

ABTKids Daily | Meet Vernon Ross, ABT's Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor by American Ballet Theatre

Meet Vernon Ross, ABT's Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor who shares his story working with pioneering Artistic Director Arthur Mitchell at Dance Theatre of Harlem, where they revolutionized the…

ABTKids Daily | Former ABT Dancer Kenneth Easter by American Ballet Theatre

Meet former ABT Dancer Kenneth Easter as he describes his career, retirement and his decision to join the faculty of the ABT William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in…

Watch Ruthie Ann Miles, Donald Webber Jr., Phillip Boykin, Judy Kuhn, Todd Almond Sing Into the Woods' 'No More' by Andrew Gans

The performance is part of the final installment of Encores! Inside the Revival, which also spotlights Laura Benanti singing "Children Will Listen" and "No One Is Alone."

Music Theatre International Unveils Dates, Writers, and Creative Team for Global Event Celebrating Return of Local Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

All Together Now!, available to theatres worldwide free of charge, will include songs by Stephen Schwartz, Ahrens and Flaherty, Jonathan Larson, and more.

Jordan Fisher and Dove Cameron Will Star in Movie Adaptation of Field Notes on Love by Dan Meyer

Broadway alum Lauren Graham and author Jennifer E. Smith will co-write the film.

Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Will Star in Hallmark's To Catch a Spy by Andrew Gans

The Broadway couple is currently filming the mystery in Malta.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Mark Bernstein, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis managing director, announces retirement by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Mark Bernstein has been at the helm for than three decades.

Lillian Walker: A Woman Named “Dimples” by Trav S.D.

Some brief tribute today to silent movie star Lillian Walker (Lillian Wolke, 1887-1975). Brooklyn native Walker was an artists’ model and chorus girl in the Follies of 1910 when Stuart Bla…

Beauty and the Beast Director Resigns After Email to Scott Rudin About Karen Olivo Leaks Online

Robert Jess Roth was to direct an upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour of the Disney stage production.

Hot Clip of the Day: Céline Dion's Power Ballads Plus Jack & Rose's Fateful Night Equals Titanique: The Maiden Voyage Concert

"What do you say to 'Taking Chances'?!" What do you say to immediately purchasing a ticket to Titanique: The Maiden Voyage Concert a live virtual show on May 2!

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Equity Responds to March Demands, Rudin Stepping Back in Film As Well, Immersive ‘Great Gatsby’ Coming to NYC “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

SPECIAL UPDATE: The Torsos of Broadway Return! by JK

We've noticed that traffic on the site has been very heavy over the past couple of months for an older post (from January 2013!) about the preponderance of bare torsos on the Broadway stage.…

Watch Rory O’Malley Host a Discussion With Pediatric Care Physicians in Centerstage With Healthcare Heroes by Dan Meyer

The health and wellness series marks a partnership between Playbill and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Unfair Verona: plans to limit tourists at Juliet’s balcony are blocked by Angela Giuffrida In Rome

Decade-long feud continues over popular selfie spot linked to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Plans to curtail the number of tourists who flock to Verona for a selfie beneath the balcony wh…

Future arts managers at GMU look to rebuild show business by David Siegel

The performing arts, which have been and are dealing with major stressors, need passionate change agents to lead into the future. While that seems clear to me, I wanted to know what might be…

ARC started as a script-reading group for top Bay Area actors. Now it’s a full-fledged company by Lily Janiak

Now the company presents its second public performance, "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot," hosted by the Streaming Theatre.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of April 19 - STEPHEN SONDHEIM ENCYCLOPEDIA, FANGIRLS Cast Recording, and more!

This week's list includes The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, the original cast recording of Fangirls, and a book of interviews with Broadway's leading men, including Joel Grey, Ben Vereen, …

Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Won’t Feel Heavy Handed, Co-CEO Says by Todd Spangler

Netflix wants people to pay their fair share to access its streaming service. But Reed Hastings promises that any crackdown on illicit password-sharing that the company decides to launch acr…

As Oscar Voting Closes, Members Indicate ‘Father’ Upsets, Actress Race Down to Viola Davis and Frances McDormand by Clayton Davis

The final voting for the Academy Awards officially closed at 5 p.m. PT today. Speaking with multiple Academy voters, there’s something that needs to be stressed: this upcoming Oscars is a …

Clive Davis Sets Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, H.E.R., DaBaby and Others for Season’s Second ‘Pre’-Grammy Gala by Chris Willman

Clive Davis has announced the second part of his virtual “Pre-Grammy Gala,” delayed from its original date of the night before the awards, with music veterans like Elton John, Joni Mitch…

Review: The Sound Inside at TheaterWorks Hartford by Westfield Newsroom

By Mark G. Auerbach Special to The Westfield News TheaterWorks Hartford, who throughout the pandemic, has produced a robust season of virtual theatre, brings the recent Broadway hit, Adam Ra…

Cher on her next album, 'Mamma Mia' sequel and why she wanted to save an elephant by Usa Today, Entertain This!

We recap the highlights of Cher's interview with USA TODAY's Patrick Ryan. Her new documentary, "Cher and the Loneliest Elephant" comes out March 22.      

Wake Up With BWW 4/21: Behind the Scenes of BEETLEJUICE in South Korea, and More!

Today's top stories: behind the scenes of Beetlejuice in South Korea with Matt DiCarlo, immersive Great Gatsby production comes to NYC this fall, and more!

‘Costello is luminous in the title role’: PRIVATE PEACEFUL – Barn Theatre, Cirencester (Online review) by Louise Penn

A co-production from BoxLess Theatre and the Barn Theatre, and adapted from the novel by Michael Morpurgo, Private Peaceful is the story of Private Thomas Peaceful (Emily Costello, the first…

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 21 April by Hira Desai

Find out all the latest in theatreland including What The Ladybird Heard flying into the West End this summer, with tickets now on sale! The post London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 21 Apri…

Dark. Messy. Assaultive. Inscrutable. Even From Your Couch. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Without international tours, streaming high-concept, director-driven European theater is the next best thing to being there.

Review: The Queen’s Head, Battersea Arts Centre/The Motherhood Project by Olivia Kiely

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Review: Inside Me, Battersea Arts Centre/The Motherhood Project by Anna Perry

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Review: Best Girl, Paus Online/Best Girl Productions by Nina Cave

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Review: The Importance of Being Earnest, Laurence Batley Theatre/The Dukes by Aimee Shields

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NEWS: The world premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons at the Bridge Theatre will star Simon Russell Beale by Press Releases

Simon Russell Beale will play JS Bach in the world premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons, directed by Nicholas Hytner at the Bridge Theatre from 23 June to 9 September 2021 with opening…

Whispers to thunderstorms: the world of sound designer Max Pappenheim by Arifa Akbar

After embarking accidentally on his career, Pappenheim has created innovative soundscapes for theatre, opera and radio Max Pappenheim’s journey into sound design comprises a series of happ…

‘When I paint, all the voices in my head go still’: Juliet Stevenson on how art got her through lockdown by Mathilda Mallinson

Painting has helped one of Britain’s most revered actors survive Covid restrictions and the loss of a child. We join the actor for an art class that never quite happens If you go down to t…

Broadway Songs that Rock by Broadway Direct

Sometimes you might just want some songs to rock out to. Here, we’ve compiled a playlist full of Broadway rock songs, so you can jam out and pretend you’re at a rock concert. What’s yo…

April 21: Why have Broadway sites — and the New York Times — been so slow to pick up on the Scott Rudin story? (One still hasn’t, even today…. by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 21: Why have Broadway sites — and the New York Times — been so slow to pick up on the Scott Rudin story? (One still hasn’t, even today…..) first appeared…

Chinese Actress, Qi Xi, Wants More Roles for Women, by Women by Du  Xinyu

This story is part of Sixth Tone’s five-year anniversary project Changemakers. When given the chance to portray either a domestic abuse survivor or a victim of body-shaming, Qi Xi felt i…

5 Questions with Celia Keenan-Bolger by Broadway Direct

Celia Keenan-Bolger is no stranger to the theatre and is probably most known for playing Scout Finch in the critically acclaimed To Kill a Mockingbird, winning a Tony Award for Best Featured…

On the Couch with Samuel Thompson

Opera Australia celebrates National Touring 25th Anniversary with a brand new production of Bizet’s Carmen

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The Broadway Green Alliance on Building a More Sustainable Broadway by Broadway Direct

This April 22 will mark the second Earth Day since COVID-19 shut Broadway down. And for Molly Braverman, director of the Broadway Green Alliance, and Susan Sampliner, the BGA’s co-founder …

Miss Acting? This Unemployed Stage Manager Will Chastise You for Touching Things by Broadway Beat

by Grace Smith. @gracectomy. SYRACUSE, NY - With the theatre industry paused and actors out of work, unemployed stage manager Sandra...

OPINION: Elon Musk Should Play King George in “Hamilton” (Written by Definitely Not Elon Musk) by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio @zachraffio. Controversial tech mogul/rejected Axe Vape spokesman Elon Musk hosts SNL tonight - a move which has many...

Jimmy Smits and Daphne Rubin-Vega Reunite with Nilo Cruz for Two Sisters and a Piano April 21 by Talaura Harms

The pair previously starred on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright's Anna in the Tropics.