RARE PHOTOS OF LEGENDARY BALLETS RUSSES ON TOURS ABROAD by Robert Shuman

(Anna Sorokina’s article appeared in Russia Beyond the Headlines, 8/24; Photos above, credit: E. O. Hoppé; A.Botkin; The New York Public Library.) The world glory of the Russian ballet st…

Spotlight On...Yulanda Yo-Rong Shieh by Michael Block

Name: Yulanda Yo-Rong Shieh Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan Education:  B.A. National Taiwan University - Drama and Theatre; M.F.A. NYU Tisch School of the Arts - Design for Stage and Film Favorit…

We have to keep the Cinerama Dome alive. But many other L.A. treasures also need our support and attention by Nita Lelyveld

The Cinerama Dome, the Munch Box hamburger stand, the church where Aretha sang "Amazing Grace." These are among hundreds of official L.A. landmarks. You can do your part to add to the list.

Broadway League Confirms Scott Rudin Resignation; Ramifications On Theater Landscape Could Be Immense by Greg Evans

The Broadway League has confirmed that producer Scott Rudin has resigned from its ranks, a move that could have colossal ramifications on the Broadway landscape now and in the foreseeable fu…

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ creator Austin Winsberg and choreographer Mandy Moore by KCRW

Austin Winsberg, creator of the NBC series “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” and producer-choreographer Mandy Moore check in from Canada, where they had just finished shooting the show�…

Filmmaker Raoul Peck on ‘Exterminate All the Brutes’ by KCRW

After filmmaker Raoul Peck made his award-winning James Baldwin documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” he had a lot of suitors in Hollywood. But it was HBO that didn’t blink when Peck expl…

Pride Care-A-Van returns to St. Louis for second year on June 6 by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Tower Grove Pride festival was postponed until September, and PrideFest downtown was postponed until 2022.

Scott Rudin to Resign From the Broadway League by Ellise Shafer

Following allegations of workplace abuse, Scott Rudin is resigning from the Broadway League, Variety has confirmed. In a statement to the New York Times on Saturday, Rudin apologized for his…

Why Some Members of Actors’ Equity Association Aren't Paying Their Dues by Diep Tran

The march attendees were protesting their union, who they saw as ineffective in protecting its membership from racism, sexism, and unsafe work environments.

Report: Producer Scott Rudin to resign from the Broadway League by Caitlin Huston

Producer Scott Rudin told the New York Times Saturday that he is resigning from the Broadway League.  The decision to resign comes after many of Rudin’s assistants have come forward with …

Embattled producer Scott Rudin resigns from Broadway League by Associated Press

“In stepping back, I intend to work on my issues and do so fully aware that many will feel that this is too little and too late.”

Scott Rudin Will Resign From The Broadway League Trade Association by Bruce Haring

In the wake of a Thursday protest march that called for the Broadway League to take action, producer Scott Rudin has said he will resign from the trade organization. Broadway actors and Acto…

LIVE VIEWING PARTY: Viral Transmissions by Stratford Festival

Welcome to the Stratford Festival’s Live Viewing Party featuring some extraordinary new work from the Stratford Festival Laboratory: Viral Transmissions. Viral Transmissions is a project …

“Star Trek” Writer Michael Chabon Recalls Producer Scott Rudin “Demeaned My Wife” Among “Fury, Vitriol and Vituperation” by Roger Friedman

Before author Michael Chabon got involved as a writer on the recent “Star Trek” TV off shoots, he was a very acclaimed

Weekend Post by Ken Levine

I had another Zoom reading of one of my plays as a benefit for the Actors Fund.  This is OUR TIME, and it's loosely autobiographical.  For many reasons it's one of my favorite plays and I'…

Scott Rudin Says He Will Resign From the Broadway League by Ryan McPhee

The producer, amid a sea of harassment and intimidation allegations from former assistants, artists, and industry members, continues to roll out his vows of “stepping back.”

Michael Chabon Apologizes For 'Enabling' Scott Rudin's Abusive Behavior

Writer Michael Chabon wrote a piece for Medium, titled Apology of a Rudin Apologist where he owned up to 'enabling' Rudin's behavior.

Mark Ravenhill’s “Angela” on The Sound Stage by Aleks Sierz

Does a subjective theatre piece encourage a subjective critical response? I think it might, especially when it’s a memory play about dementia, so here goes: First I turn off the lights, th…

DREAMGIRLS is Now Streaming on HBO Max

When and where can you find Dreamgirls streaming? We have your answer here!

André De Shields by NPR

André De Shields, legend of Broadway, plays our game about canals or Narrow Ways. He is joined by panelists Mo Rocca, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke.

An outlawed gay love gets set to music in ‘Midnight at The Never Get’ by News Desk

Midnight at The Never Get—the Off-Broadway smash hit and third production in the Signature Features 2021 Season—will stream April 30 through June 21, 2021, in HD on Marquee TV. With book…

6 To Catch This Weekend Before They Close: Last 5 Years, Neat… by New York Theater

I’ve viewed and recommend the following five plays and a musical that are still available, though two of them only through this weekend. (For theater that is opening this weekend, check o…

Rudin revealed that he is resigning from the Broadway League by Michael Paulson

In a statement to us, Rudin revealed that he is his resigning from the Broadway League. And, asked about his future, he said, "I am doing the work to become a better person and address my is…

Verdicts on the 2021 Oscar Nominees by Trav S.D.

Well, here’s one unexpected positive outcome of the Covid-19 epidemic: for the first time in decades I’ve seen nearly all of the films nominated in major Oscar categories. This is natura…

How Scott Rudin Wielded Power in Show Business by Michael Paulson and Cara Buckley

For decades, the producer has cultivated and castigated people at all levels of entertainment. Now his past is catching up with him.

A summer of live performances coming from American Shakespeare Center by News Desk

American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia, will reopen in May 2021 with a repertory season of three Shakespeare classics. With programming selected, cast and directed by a cohort of …

ABTKids Daily | Winston Goes to the Warehouse, Episode 3 by American Ballet Theatre

Join ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis student Winston as he explores the ABT warehouse in Secaucus, New Jersey with the Company’s Production Staff! #BoysDanceToo #ABTKidsDaily _____________…

The Making of “Romeo & Juliet” by Katelin Levy

Learn how the National Theatre and director Simon Godwin transformed "Romeo & Juliet" from a play to a film due to COVID-19 restrictions. The post The Making of “Romeo & Juliet” …

‘A powerhouse performance for posterity’: MEDEA – National Theatre At Home (Online review) by John Chapman

Having missed the National Theatre production of Medea in the theatre I was pleased to catch up with it and, especially, Helen McCrory’s performance for she was on blistering form.

Digital revivals of ‘A Letter to Harvey Milk’ and ‘Don’t Stay Safe’ streaming this weekend by Deb Miller

The award-winning Off-Broadway musical A Letter to Harvey Milk, based on the eponymous short story by Lesléa Newman and adapted for the musical stage by Jerry James, Laura I. Kramer, Ellen …

Playbill Playlist: All Things Instrumental by Kerri Kearse

From iconic overtures and entr'actes to instrumental covers and mash-ups of beloved show tunes, this playlist is perfect adding a little theatrical flair to your day.

‘Captures the horror of war in a heartfelt but honest way’: PRIVATE PEACEFUL – Barn Theatre, Cirencester (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Michael Morpugo’s moving story Private Peaceful has been wonderfully adapted for the stage to make for engaging viewing no matter their age.

Scott Rudin is no longer producing 'To Kill a Mockingbird' tour by Ashley Lee

Following allegations of abusive behavior, Rudin won't be a producer on the national tour of Aaron Sorkin's Broadway hit.

UK arts figures call for Covid certificates to revive industry by Peter Walker Political Correspondent

Signatories of letter sent to government include Meera Syal and Andrew Lloyd Webber Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Arts world luminaries including actors, …

Interview with James Shapiro on Adaptation of Shakespeare Plays on the Contemporary Stage by Niloofar Mohtadi

James Shapiro is a Shakespeare scholar and a professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. He is the author of eight informative books that each have uniquely share…

April 24: Must theatre be burnt down to create a new future? by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 24: Must theatre be burnt down to create a new future? first appeared on Shenton Stage.

MATADOR returns to Melbourne

Lessons Learned from Directing a Virtual Show by Kerry Hishon

If you miss doing shows with your students, you’re not alone. We’re all missing live theatre! Luckily, there are playwrights writing virtual plays for online platforms that you can do ri…

Stars in the House Welcomes Mandy Gonzalez and Andrea McArdle April 24 by Andrew Gans

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

And I Am Telling You... Dreamgirls is Now Streaming on HBO Max April 24 by Dan Meyer

The film adaptation stars Anika Noni Rose, Beyoncé Knowles, and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert Streams April 24 With Original Cast Members From Broadway, Off-Broadway, More by Dan Meyer

Among the stars participating are Tony nominees Constantine Maroulis, Laura Bell Bundy, and Kerry Butler.

Journey to the Past: Revisit Anastasia on Broadway With These 34 Photos by Playbill Staff

The musical, starring Christy Altomare as Anya, opened on Broadway April 24, 2017.

Celebrate Waitress With a Look Back at Its Run on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated musical opened at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre April 24, 2016.