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Mortal Kombat (dir. Simon McQuoid): Film review by Dan Scully

It’s never easy to adapt a video game to film, mostly because the fun of a game is typically not the plot, so much as… The post Mortal Kombat (dir. Simon McQuoid): Film review appeared …

‘Bat Out of Hell’ Star Lena Hall on the Genius of Jim Steinman, a Writer Who Saw No Distinction Between Stage Music and Rock by Chris Willman

Jim Steinman was an ultimate officiant in the marriage of rock ‘n’ roll and theater. The songwriter, who died April 19, only had a handful of productions play out on the legit stage, inc…

Scott Rudin, As Told by His Assistants by Vulture

A portrait of a toxic workplace. By Anne Victoria Clark, Jackson McHenry, Lila Shapiro, Gazelle Emami, Helen Shaw, Tara Abell, Nate Jones, E. Alex Jung, and Megh Wright

Theater gets its weird back. How REDCAT and CAP UCLA shows celebrate the offbeat by Charles McNulty

A James Baldwin-William F. Buckley Jr. debate is fodder for a REDCAT presentation, and CAP UCLA's "Plastic Bag Store: The Film" mixes gravity with whimsy.

L.A.'s live stage is back this weekend: 24 picks for culture by Matt Cooper

L.A.'s scrappy Pacific Opera Project performs for an outdoor audience at Heritage Square. Streaming this weekend: "Rock of Ages" and an "ER" reunion.

New York Dialects, The Australian Ballet by Deborah Jones

Sydney Opera House, April 6 and 21. The Australian Ballet returned to the stage in February with Summertime at the Ballet – a Melbourne-only gala celebration after last year’s disappoint…

Evie Wyld awarded the 2021 Stella Prize for The Bass Rock

“Jumbo” film review by Terry Morgan

The standard definition for the term “pathetic fallacy” is “the attribution of human feelings and responses to inanimate things or animals, especially in art or literature.” This is …

SBA to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators grant portal on April 24 by Caitlin Huston

The Small Business Administration announced late Thursday that it will reopen the portal for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants on Sat., April 24. The portal has been closed since the afternoo…

“More Than Grapes” Relives Birth of Farm Workers Union—Streaming TheatreFirst by Patricia L. Morin

Aguirre, Lo, Ramirez Celebrate Power of Huelga—Strike! by Patricia L. Morin TheatreFirst’s audio docu-drama “More Than Grapes” captures the plight of thousands of abused grape picker…

Christine Baranski Recruited Meryl Streep, Dolly Parton and More to Auction Their Clothes by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Christine Baranski talks about Broadway being dark for over a year due to COVID-19 and recruiting stars like Dolly Parton to auction off their clothes in support of The Actors Fund. Late Ni…

Christine Baranski Was Terrified to Sing in Front of Bob Dylan by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Christine Baranski discusses working in film and television during a pandemic and shares her most memorable Tony Awards moments.  Late Night with Seth Meyers. Stream now on Peacock: https…

Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in “Uncle Vanya” by Katelin Levy

Dr. Astrov (Richard Armitage) and Yelena (Rosalind Eleazar) say their emotional and lovesick goodbyes. The post Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar in “Uncle Vanya” appeared first on G…

EP221: Part Two with actor/Broadway star, Chip Zien by Ken Levine

Chip Zien has been in 13 Broadway shows, has over 65 TV and movie credits, and was the voice of Howard the Duck.  This week he talks about being HOWARD THE DUCK, acting in LES MISERABLES, U…

Hugh Jackman says 'Music Man' team is 'rebuilding' after Scott Rudin's departure by Christie D'zurilla

In a much-anticipated statement, 'The Music Man' star Hugh Jackman addresses the Scott Rudin fallout. Not everyone is happy with the actor's response.

Whoopi Goldberg on What it Takes to Make a Great Oscars Host by Angelique Jackson

As the 2021 Oscars prepare to go hostless for the third year in a row, Whoopi Goldberg shares what it takes to emcee the biggest night in movies. The 1991 best supporting actress Oscar winne…

‘Stowaway’ Review: Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette in a Catchy Outer-Space Morality Play by Owen Gleiberman

What’s the thing that a good movie director does? In a way, that’s a silly question, since good directors do a thousand things, and filmmakers are diverse creatures. But in an age of fre…

A Message from WICKED's Brittney Johnson! by BroadwayWorld

Sign up for Brittney's class on April 25 here: https://events.broadwayworld.com/event/masterclass-brittney-johnson-4-25-12-pm-et/ Brittney teaches acting through song, monologue and scene w…

A Letter to Harvey Milk Review: Gun violence, bigotry, lesbians, the Holocaust, and Borscht Belt gags by New York Theater

Is this the right time for a work of theater that explores the aftereffect of gun violence and bigotry and a flawed criminal justice system? Sure.  How about one that compares Jewish histo…

Michael Kors Celebrates 40th Anniversary Collection with the Best of Broadway by Matthew Wexler

New York City entices the best of the best, whether it’s fashion or theater. Michael Kors debuted his 40th-anniversary collection (fall/winter 2021) in the heart… The post Michael Kors C…

Hey J! Ask the Agent: Third time’s a charm. by Jbr

Hey J, I bumped into an agent I recognised at the theatre and introduced myself. We had a really nice

pen/man/ship **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons April 22, 2021: Based in Prospect Park, Molière in the Park boasts a mission statement reinforcing the belief that “provocative and high caliber theater performed …

MATADOR – Melbourne by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has ONE double passes to giveaway to MATADOR at Her Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne on Thursday 29th April @ 8:00pm. After

OSLO Film, Led By Ruth Wilson & Andrew Scott, Will Premiere in May on HBO Max

A film adaptation of J.T. Rogers' Tony Award-winning play Oslo is on the way, starring Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott. It was announced today that the film will premiere on HBO Max this May. …

Disney to Adapt THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run b…

VIDEO: Broadway Unites to Celebrate Earth Day with Bill Nye the Science Guy

Today is Earth Day and Bill Nye The Science Guy has joined forces with celebrities from Hollywood, music, and Broadway to spread the word and help protect the planet from climate change. …

Artfully staged ‘pen/man/ship’ raises powerful questions by Erin Kahn

Anything can happen at sea. Especially on a ship helmed by a mentally unstable alcoholic whose estranged son has brought an outspoken, free-thinking young woman on board. Oh, and did I menti…

Scott Rudin Scandal Could Spur Efforts to Make Workplace Bullying Illegal by Gene Maddaus

Scott Rudin has had a public reputation as an abusive boss for decades. But this week, for the first time, he began to experience some consequences for it. A24 let it be known that it was c…

Kyle Dean Massey and Taylor Frey Are Expecting First Child

Company star Kyle Dean Massey and his husband, fellow Broadway veteran Taylor Frey, have just announced that they are expecting their first child. 

Brittney Johnson to Teach Virtual Masterclass Through Stage Door

Brittney teaches acting through song, monologue and scene work. Brittney Johnson is an accomplished Broadway actress. She translates her experience in the industry into workshops, masterclas…

Tracy Letts & More Join Adam McKay's Lakers Series on HBO

Broadway veteran Tracy Letts, along with Julianne Nicholson, Jimel Atkins, LisaGay Hamilton and Andy Hirsch have joined the cast of Adam McKay's Lakers drama for HBO.

Theatre Review: ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’ at Metro Stage by Susan Brall

It seems hard to believe it was a year ago that Terrence McNally, often called the Bard of American Theatre, died tragically of Covid-19. In his honor, Metro Stage is streaming a reading of …

Stellar stream of ‘Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert’ on Saturday by Deb Miller

A one-night-only bi-coastal livestream jam-fest by alumni of the five-time Tony-nominated rock musical sensation Rock of Ages will celebrate the 12th anniversary of its opening on Broadway a…

Pop Up Classroom: Earth Day with Belinda Saenz by Lincoln Center

Celebrate Earth Day by connecting with nature through movement! Join Belinda Sáenz as she creates a new dance from two elements of nature—Air and Water. Learn how choreographers and dan…

Broadway Community Demands Scott Rudin’s Ouster Over Abuse Allegations by Brent Lang

Several hundred Broadway advocates and theater workers gathered in New York City on Thursday to demand the industry banish Scott Rudin in the wake of a growing controversy around the produce…

Cross-Discipline Pollination For Post-Covid Arts by Joe Patti

Following the link tweeted by Ava Wong Davies got me to a lengthy blog post by Tim X. Atack about things that need to change in theatre post-Covid.  I will initially engaged by his insisten…

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Film in the Works From Disney

The musical features a score by William Finn and book by Rachel Sheinkin.

From The Great Comet to An Octoroon, Mimi Lien Unpacks Her Favorite Set Designs by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning designer gives Playbill an inside glimpse at her creative process.

“Peter and the Wolf” – An Enchanting Classic! by Tonderai Chiyindiko

The National Children’s Theatre’s purpose-built outdoor/open-air “Imagination Theatre”, a development necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic but which has now become the perfect child…

Martin Scorsese & Sing Street's John Carney Ready Gershwin-Inspired Movie Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Hollywood heavyweights Martin Scorsese and Irwin Winkler are set to produce a new movie musical inspired by composer George Gershwin, according to Variety. Fascinating Rhythm, named for the…

Odds & Ends: Tracy Letts, LisaGay Hamilton & More Join HBO Series About the Los Angeles Lakers by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Tracy Letts & More Tapped for Los Angeles Lakers-Centered Series Some Broadway alums have been tapped for a new HBO ser…

In the News: Andrew Scott and Ruth Wilson-Led Oslo Film Sets May Premiere, Alice Ripley Returns to The Pink Unicorn, More by Dan Meyer

Plus, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, and Jasmine Cephas Jones help create Earth Day: The Musical.

Producers Guild of America Announces Anti-Bullying Trainings in the Wake Scott Rudin Workplace Abuse Stories

The Producers Guild of America has announced that they will be expanding its Independent Production Safety Initiative to include anti-bullying trainings “with the goal of eliminating work…

John Carney Will Helm George Gershwin Movie Musical, FASCINATING RHYTHM

Martin Scorsese, Irwin Winkler and director John Carney are teaming up for a new film based on composer George Gershwin. Titled Fascinating Rhythm, the movie is described as 'a young woman…

VIDEO: Ali Stroker Talks Mission To Authenticate Disability Representation on TAMRON HALL

Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker discussed her new book, The Chance To Fly. During the conversation, Stroker shed light on the difficulty of growing up without accurate or authentic re…

Social Roundup: The Theater Community Gathers for a March on Broadway

A March on Broadway was held today, April 22. See tweets, photos, and videos from those in attendance at today's event.

Alice Ripley to Star in Film Adaptation of THE PINK UNICORN

Tony Award winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) will star in The Pink Unicorn, a new film based on the play by Elise Forier Edie and directed by Amy E. Jones, it was announced today by Just …

TheaterMania Live with Tovah Feldshuh by TheaterMania

Tovah Feldshuh discusses her new book, Lilyville, and the upcoming Play-PerView reading of The Gett.

Livestreaming ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: New Frameworks for Performance—Now and Beyond

By . Playwrights' Center presents ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: New Frameworks for Performance—Now and Beyond with Candrice Jones, Heather Raffo, and Tamilla Woodard livestreaming on the global…

#TonyaPinkins Interview Excerpt #Shorts #Broadway by Call Me Adam

I may have jumped out of my seat four times watching Tonya Pinkins' new horror film "Red Pill," but I am staying seated today for this incredible conversation. Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Awar…

Get the Most Out of Your Theater Content with BroadwayWorld+ and BroadwayWorld+ Pro!

There are now more ways than ever to enjoy the Broadway content you love, the way you want it! BroadwayWorld has not one, but two new ways to stay up to date on all things theatre- BroadwayW…

IRELAND: DRUID’S NEW PRODUCTION EXPLORES THE MIND AND IMAGINATION OF EAVAN BOLAND by Robert Shuman

(Deirdre Falvey’s article appeared in the Irish Times, 4/20; One of Frances Kelly’s paintings, a portrait of her daughter Eavan Boland as a young girl. It features in the poster for Drui…

Pittsburgh CLO will do 2 shows at Heinz Field this summer by Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

George Gershwin–Inspired Movie Musical Fascinating Rhythm Announced by Dan Meyer

Once and Sing Street creator John Carney will direct and co-write the film with two Oscar-winning megaproducers attached.

2050 Admin Fellowship Info Session by New York Theatre Workshop

Curious about NYTW's 2050 Administrative Fellowships? Here's your chance to learn more before the application deadline! Stream a recording of the virtual info session with NYTW Director of E…

Watch Christine Baranski Talk About Missing Theater and Reuniting with Cynthia Nixon for The Gilded Age by Lindsey Sullivan

Two-time Tony winner Christine Baranski appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about an auction of theater treasures for The Actors Fund. "I've been doing TV for all of these year…

RADIO PLAYS: Memory Motel by David Greenspan by Two River Theater

Playwright and actor David Greenspan invites you to enjoy his world premiere radio play commissioned by Two River Theater: MEMORY MOTEL, directed by Morgan Claire Green. Michael S. Michael…

VIDEO: Check out the Trailer for THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE Starring Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco by BroadwayWorld

A new teaser video was released today for the new seven-part miniseries, THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, premiering next week inspired by the infamous film TARZAN THE APE MAN, starring Bo Derek and…

Earth Day: Mahler Symphony No. 3 by New York Philharmonic

Happy Earth Day! We first posted this virtual visit to Central Park set to the second and third movements of Mahler's Symphony No. 3, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy, almost ex…

Billy Porter Will Appear on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN

His electric portrayal of Pray Tell in FX's breakthrough series 'Pose' earned him a Golden Globe nomination and a Critics' Choice Award nomination. On screen, Porter recently appeared on 'Am…

Lucie Jones Talks [TITLE OF SHOW], Her West End Roles, and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

From April 22, 2021. Get the latest Lucie Jones news here: http://bway.world/LucieJones Want more Backstage Live episodes? Visit http://bway.world/BackstageLive Richard Ridge chats with We…

Sean San José to be Magic Theatre’s next artistic director by Lily Janiak

San José plans to continue to be a part of Campo Santo, the venerable theater company he co-founded in 1996.

Norm Lewis, Jose Llana and More Announced for RESTART STAGES May Programming

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced the official public opening of Restart Stages—a new outdoor performing arts center constructed on the Lincoln Center campus—welcom…

Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ Cut in Half and Twice as Good by Jesse Green

Josh O’Connor and Jessie Buckley star as the star-crossed lovers in a compelling stage-film hybrid adaptation.

Flint Rep Announces Summer Season and Mural Plays Series by Amelia Merrill

Flint Mural Plays will feature new short audio plays from 25 commissioned writers, including student playwrights at the University of Michigan-Flint.

VIDEO: Kimberly Marable Talks HADESTOWN & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT

Today's episode features Broadway star Kimberly Marable, who chats with Adrienne about her Broadway journey from Disney's The Lion King to Hadestown.

Del Shores Foundation Names Allison Bergman Exec. Director by American Theatre Editors

Bergman will helm the foundation founded by Del Shores to find and nurture new Southern queer artistic voices.

Virtual Showlight 2021: Registration Is Open by Michael Eddy

Virtual Showlight 21 announces that registration for its online event on May 25, 2021 is now open. Tickets can be obtained from Hubilo. Tickets are free of charge, but delegates are encourag…

Lincoln Center's Restart Stages Will Feature Concerts With Norm Lewis, Jose Llana, and More by Andrew Gans

The initiative to kick start the performing arts sector on the cultural campus officially begins May 10.

Laura Osnes, Judith Light Will Appear on WE ARE FAMILY PBS Special

The program is part of #PBSForTheArts and features performances by Broadway star and recording artist Morgan James; star of Season 14 of The Voice Rayshun LaMarr; Broadway and Tony Award…

Raúl Esparza, Alice Ripley, Carmen Cusack & More Star in The Waves in Quarantine by Caitlin Moynihan

A star-studded cast has been announced for The Waves in Quarantine, a new musical film project featuring six short films inspired by Virginia Woolf’s The Waves. Conceived by Raúl Esparza…

Performer Stuff Presents “In the Holding Room” Industry Podcast Episode 11 by Performerstuff

TheaterWorks’ production of deep, disturbing drama ‘The Sound Inside’ a theater/film hybrid success by Christopher Arnott

TheaterWorks' latest staged-to-stream production, of Adam Rapp's trenchant teacher/student drama "The Sound Inside," incorporates a filmmaker on its creative team. It's a subtle, deep, distu…

Jazz Review: ‘The Standard Tour: Dreams’ by Aubrey Logan by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

Multi-talented jazz vocalist and trombonist, Aubrey Logan, recently performed a fabulous, live-streaming concert, “The Standard Tour: Dreams,” from Austin, Texas, her adopted hometown. I…

Every Dollar is a Soldier/With Money You’re a Dragon review – haunting history by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlineThis promenade performance contrasts the fortunes of a millionaire with the lives of less privileged Chinese migrants You can choose to be a child Buddha, a cherub or a fierc…

TM review – will you be approved to join an international cult? by Mark Fisher

Available onlineYou are put through a cryptic interview in this ingenious show that tears up theatre’s rulebook to make the spectator the star It’s 2007, I’ve been lured into an Edinbu…

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 22 April by Hira Desai

Today's news roundup includes reopening plans for family-friendly shows at the Little Angel Theatre and an update from Seabright Productions. The post London Theatre News Today: Thursday 22 …

Staatsballett Berlin and Dancer Reach Settlement Over Bias Allegations by Roslyn Sulcas

The dancer, Chloé Lopes Gomes, spoke out about racism last year after her contract was not renewed, and she will stay on, after arbitration.

Hot Clip of the Day: Once on This Island Sings Of Earth's Great Gifts in "Mama Will Provide" Music VIdeo!

Moss! Rocks! Trees! Sand! Plantain! Breeze! Grass! Even Mosquitoes! It's Earth Day and you don't get a greater celebration of the beauty of this Earth as the miraculous Broadway revival cast…

Alinta Chidzey & Des Flanagan to Lead Moulin Rouge! in Australia by Lindsey Sullivan

Raise your glass! As previously reported, Moulin Rouge! is heading to Melbourne, Australia's Regent Theatre beginning on August 13. Alinta Chidzey will star as Satine opposite Des Flanaga…

Ariana DeBose | "Shall We Dance?" | R&H Goes Pop! (Studio Interview) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Watch the full music video starring Ariana DeBose: https://youtu.be/TUpde8TKdrA Stream or download the R&H Goes Pop! album: https://found.ee/RHGoesPop​ Subscribe to the R&H YouTube chann…

Arthur T. Birsh Dies: Longtime ‘Playbill’ Publisher Was 88 by Greg Evans

Arthur T. Birsh, whose job titles during his 50-year career at Playbill, the nation’s most recognizable theater program, included publisher, president, chairman, and most recently chairman…

The Theatre Channel Will Return With Layton Williams, Kerry Ellis, More West End Stars by Dan Meyer

Also, Antonio Banderas goes behind-the-scenes of his Spanish-language A Chorus Line in the latest episode.

Review: A Splinter of Ice, Original Theatre by Nick Ferris

Review: A Splinter of Ice, Original Theatre 4.0Overall Score If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT going and pa…

Review: Keep Going Then Vanish, ThickSkin/The Royal Exchange Theatre by Órla Quilligan

Review: Keep Going Then Vanish, ThickSkin/The Royal Exchange Theatre4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards k…

Watch Christine Baranski Name-Drop Dozens of Fellow Glamorous Actresses (for a Good Cause) by Ryan McPhee

The Tony and Emmy winner is hosting the Stage & Screen auction, featuring collections from Audra McDonald, Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, and more, to benefit The Actors Fund.

disguise Receives UK Funding to Expand Virtual Production Solution by Michael Eddy

disguise is proud to announce that it is receiving research and development funding from Innovate UK to expand its work in virtual production. Innovate UK is part of the United Kingdom Res…

Cirque Du Soleil Announces Return to the Stage by Michael Eddy

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group (“Cirque du Soleil”), the world’s leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks a milestone moment in the company’s history today. T…

‘An interesting excursion into a world of choices’: Anthropocene: The Human Era – GymJam (Online review) by John Chapman

On World Earth Day today this new piece from the creative collective GymJam, Anthropocene: The Human Era, makes its points in an unusual way.

Will Broadway come back to fewer shows per week?

If my blog were a person, he’d be feelin’ pretty old right now. Because I’m about to go way back in time. In 2007 (!), 14 years ago, I wrote a blog entitled “8 Shows A What” which …

Judith Light Will Host We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More by Andrew Gans

The Songs of Hope and Unity will also feature The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Luke Frazier.

Watch Trailer for Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Documentary by Andrew Gans

The film, featuring interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Whoopi Goldberg, and more, arrives in theatres in June.

When a UK-based oat milk company pasted over Philly street art, our artists answered by Mina Reinckens

When Minor Figures Oat Milk pasted ads over street art across the city, many Philadelphians responded in force. Who belongs in this space, and why did this ad campaign feel so personal to so…

Watch the Trailer for the New Documentary About Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It hits cinemas in June.

Checking In With… Newsies Tony Nominee Jeremy Jordan by Andrew Gans

The actor's newest solo show, Carry On, will stream in May as part of the 54 Below Premieres series.

The next generation of theatermakers will include these young Black voices by David Siegel

As the pandemic has left live theater dark for the past year, we have been given an unexpected gift: the opportunity to take in virtual theatrical productions from companies we may not be fa…

Obie Winner L Morgan Lee to Star in British Musical Adaptation of The Danish Girl

Lee will take on the role of trans artist Lili Elbe.

Stars in the House Reunites ER's George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Yvette Freeman, More April 22 by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Gloria Reuben's nonprofit Waterkeeper Alliance.

Carmen Cusack, Alice Ripley, More Join Raúl Esparza in The Waves in Quarantine by Dan Meyer

Berkeley Rep’s digital production will celebrate a virtual opening night April 29.

ABTKids Daily | Mentor Talk with Courtney Lavine and Troy Brown by American Ballet Theatre

Join us for a throwback conversation featured during Black History Month about mentorship with ABT Dancer, Courtney Lavine and her first ballet teacher, Troy Brown. ________________ For m…

Has Laura Jacqmin broken up with theater? by Kerry Reid

The cowriter of We Broke Up talks about why she misses Chicago theater—and why it's hard to come home again. Laura Jacqmin spent "a solid ten years" (2006 to 2…

Theater Review: “Play On! Othello” — A Painful and Invigorating Update by David Greenham

You need to hear this play. Especially if you are white and already “know” Othello. Listen again (and again) and prepare to question old assumptions. The post Theater Review: “Play On!…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, April 22, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Raúl Esparza, Alice Ripley, Carmen Cusack Lead The Waves in Quarantine Musical Film

Esparza's passion project comes to life via Berkeley Rep.

K. Todd Freeman, Ann Harada, Jose Llana, More Star in Parody Preview of Climate Crisis Musical by Bethany Rickwald

Celebrate Earth Day with a chuckle and some sustainability tips from the Broadway Green Alliance.

‘Silly & entertaining’: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST – The Dukes Lancaster (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

This perky and playful version based on Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Earnest fromThe Dukes Lancaster is engaging to watch.

The Whale Is 'Ready to Make a Splash' in Final Clue Package for Broadway’s Masked Singer by Dan Meyer

The Broadway Cares benefit premieres April 26.

Libby Taylor: Maid for the Movies by Trav S.D.

The story of Libby Taylor (1902-1961) is often simplified to “she was Mae West’s maid; she then played Mae’s maid in movies, and used that as a springboard to her own career”. But it…

Clowns Get Political: American Circus Alliance’s Open Letter to Biden and Harris by New York Theater

Like many a performer, Jan Damm has been climbing the walls during the pandemic, but he did it literally. After live performances dried up, he started creating at-home skits for the Bindlest…

Favorite Designs: The Design of American Psycho by JK

Favorite Designs: The Design of American Psycho Theater truly is a collaborative art. Each element depends on and enhances the others. An excellent example of this is the design for America…

Column: A capitalist case for Broadway by Chris Jones

Lately, those critical of Broadway theater say it compromises art and hurts artists. Karen Olivo quit the cast of “Moulin Rouge!" But consider this ...

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 22, 2021 + Interview With Ollie Jones, Co-Founder of Swamp Motel by Ashley Steves

AEA and Hugh Jackman Release New Statements Regarding Rudin Plus, Matt and Grace talk with Swamp Motel co-founder Ollie Jones about the immersive theatrical thriller “Plymouth Point.” �…

NEWS: Royal Shakespeare Company’s summer programme features new outdoor theatre by Press Releases

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released full details of its summer 2021 programme which includes an artists’ impression of the newly conceived Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Garden Theatre.

‘A dark masterpiece’: THE SEPARATION – Living Record Productions (Online review) by Aleks Sierz

The camera can take you to places where the naked eye rarely goes. Like close. Very close. Close up. And then some. This is exemplified by Fraser Watson’s brilliant filming of The Separati…

'Living Newspaper' at the Royal Court Theater Stirs Up Stories of Our Time by Matt Wolf

Tired of reading the headlines? You can watch artistic interpretations of the stories of our era by trailing actors in a Living Newspaper production, section by section.

‘I Wish I Got Pregnant in March!’ Inside the Dance Baby Boom. by Gia Kourlas

Many dancers have taken advantage of a byproduct of the pandemic — time away from performing — to try out a new role: motherhood.

RSC plans Stratford garden theatre for summer reopening by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Temporary performance space will be ‘symbol of regeneration’ and stepping stone to return indoors Designs have been revealed for a temporary outdoor performance space on the banks of the…

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April 22: The deadly dangers of cancel culture by Mark Shenton

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Regional NSW to host Travelling Film Festival

10 things to do in Boston this weekend by Kevin Slane

BosTen is your weekly guide to events and cool happenings in and around Boston. The post 10 things to do in Boston this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.

Off-Broadway Cast of A Letter to Harvey Milk Musical Reunites for Benefit Stream April 22 by Andrew Gans

Directed by Evan Pappas, the stream benefits The Actors Fund and HIAS.

Look Back at the 2012 Revival of A Streetcar Named Desire Starring Blair Underwood and Nicole Ari Parker by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Emily Mann, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre April 22, 2012.

Revisit Brian d'Arcy James, John Cariani, and more in Something Rotten! on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The musical comedy opened at the St. James Theatre April 22, 2015.

The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation Grants Permission for Women in Theatre to Take 'BOLD' Risks by Talaura Harms

Carol Dunne, co-founder of BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle, shares what the initiative is doing to tackle gender parity in the theatre industry.

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Maleek Washington, Eriko Iisaku & Sam Pratt On Special Relationships in Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"Fran was the divine feminine artistic mentorship needed to push me to the next stage in my practice, and I will forever be grateful for her friendship and mentorship." — Maleek Washingt…

SOCIAL DISTANCE DANCE VIDEO: Inyoung “Dassy” Lee Performs "4 Elements", A Popping Concert Presented By Red Bull Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"A battle is all about the moments, vibes, people, music, screams... That feeling is what makes me feel so alive." —Inyoung “Dassy” Lee

DANCE NEWS: Congratulations, Helen Simoneau, On Receiving a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Congratulations, Helen Simoneau, On Receiving a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship