Winners announced for 2021 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards

MOVING PEOPLE: Janet Eilber on GrahamFest95, Martha Graham's Timeless Advice, and if the Mother of Modern Dance Were on Social Media Today by The Dance Enthusiast

In MOVING PEOPLE: Janet Eilber on GrahamFest95, Martha Graham's Timeless Advice, and if the Mother of Modern Dance Were on Social Media, "Understand your unique strengths and use them power…

Full Report On Proposed Changes To Carbonell Award by Bill Hirschman

The complete text of the proposed changes to the Carbonell Awards. The post Full Report On Proposed Changes To Carbonell Award first appeared on Florida Theater On Stage.

Carbonells Propose Major Overhaul With Audience Voters & Attention To Diversity by Bill Hirschman

A major overhaul of the Carbonell Awards for excellence in South Florida theater has been unveiled that expands the scope of the program to include a “people’s choice” award and concer…

About “Mum. Can You Hear Me?” by Aleks Sierz

Over the past year we’ve become used to a variety of home theatre: recordings of live performances, streamed shows, online films. But I haven’t really explored much sonic theatre, those …

Disney's ENCHANTED Sequel Adds Maya Rudolph, Jayma Mays, and Yvette Nicole Brown

Additional casting has been announced for Disney's hotly anticipated sequel to the live action smash, Enchanted!

AVENUE PANDEMIC. by Corine Cohen

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Patrick Dempsey Talks Final Appearance on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Singing for the First Time in the ‘Enchanted’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE) by Marc Malkin

Patrick Dempsey has left the “Grey’s Anatomy” building…again! While the actor appeared on last week’s episode when Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) dreams of her and Derek finally having th…

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Animated Musical Movie ‘Vivo’ Moves to Netflix by Rebecca Rubin

“Vivo,” an animated movie that boasts new music from “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, is coming to Netflix. The family friendly film was initially scheduled to release in theat…

TV Ratings: Patrick Dempsey’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Return Tops Thursday Night by Will Thorne

The “Grey’s Anatomy” season 17 premiere heralded the return of Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd in an extended dream sequence. Dempsey’s shocking appearance helpe…

Chandra Wilson on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Nursing Home COVID-19 Storyline, Patrick Dempsey’s Return and Meredith’s Future  by Elizabeth Wagmeister

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the Dec. 10 episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” As one of the last remaining original cast members on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Chandra W…

Patrick Dempsey, Alessandro Borghi in First-Look Images of ‘Devils’ Season 2, Now Filming in Rome – Global Bulletin by Jamie Lang

In today’s Global Bulletin, Sky announces production for “Devils” season two; Keshet 12 commissions season two of “Line in the Sand”; ITV News’ Robert Moore revisits the Jan. 6 C…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Showrunner Confirms Patrick Dempsey Will Be Back — Again! — and Teases Show’s Future by Elizabeth Wagmeister

“Grey’s Anatomy” has been tackling coronavirus for the entirety of Season 17, and although the pandemic has inspired intense storytelling that mirrors the real state of the world, the …

The CW Acquires Patrick Dempsey Series ‘Devils’ for Fall 2020 by Joseph Otterson

The CW is adding another acquired series to its fall 2020 lineup. The network has picked up the French-Italian co-production “Devils.” The series is described as an international thrille…

Patrick Dempsey calls his shocking ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ comeback ‘crazy’ by Lauren Sarner

McDreamy is back!

‘Pipeline’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is a masterpiece of stage-to-film by Malcolm Lewis Barnes

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida, took its latest production outside under a balmy 82 degree evening with a full moon glowing over the marquee and offered a 90-minute …

Oscars Ratings Plummet, With Fewer Than 10 Million Tuning In by Brooks Barnes and John Koblin

Sunday night’s pandemic-restricted telecast saw a 58 percent plunge in viewers from last year’s record low.

Starstruck review – Rose Matafeo’s millennial fairytale by Lucy Mangan

Co-written by the standup and Alice Snedden, this series about a struggling twentysomething who has a one-night stand with a film star is both improbable and rather enjoyable BBC Three’s n…

The Intersection Of Black Performance, Joy & Pain by NPR

What do 'Soul Train' and Whitney Houston tell us about race in the U.S? Poet and culture critic Hanif Abdurraqib's book, 'A Little Devil in America,' traces the history of Black performance …

Choreographer Twyla Tharp by NPR

'Twyla Moves,' a new documentary by PBS American Masters, tells the story of the legendary choreographer and dancer, who got her start performing on subway platforms and rooftops in the 1960…

Leslie Odom Jr. / 'Promising Young Woman' Filmmaker Emerald Fennell by NPR

Tony and Grammy-winning actor Leslie Odom Jr. is best-known for his role as Aaron Burr in 'Hamilton.' Now he stars as Sam Cooke in Regina King's film 'One Night in Miami,' which imagines a n…

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

May’s Lineup of Exciting New Shows include musical classics and innovative new favorites.  April 26, 2021: Electrifying performances are coming to BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming ser…

Sydney Opera House and LPD presents CRY-BABY: The Musical by Sean McLoughlin

Based on the 1990 cult-classic John Waters (Hairspray) film, CRY-BABY The Musical will be presented in the Opera House’s Drama

BROADWAY’S CAPITALIST MODEL ISN’T PERFECT, BUT HERE’S WHY IT WORKS, AND WHAT CAN BE FIXED by Robert Shuman

(Chris Jones’s article appeared in the Chicago Tribune, 4/22; Photo:  Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo during a shutdown. Olivo has since left the cast. (Matthew Murphy via AP/AP) The anti-ca…

From LA stage to Oscar Night — Kemp Powers by Pauline Adamek

Kemp Powers’ vibrant, historical and original play One Night In Miami made its world premier here in Los Angeles back in 2013. During the past eight years, the play became a screenplay, th…

IATSE Local One Celebrates its 135th Anniversary by Michael Eddy

April 26th is the day that IATSE Local One was formed back in 1886 when many members of the Theatrical Mechanical Association met at 187 Bowery in the heart of what was then the theatrical d…

Can ‘The King and I’ Be Decolonized? by American Theatre Editors

It's long past time to rethink the beloved musical's whitewash of Anna Leonowens, a mixed-race woman whose books lied about more than just her background.

Greatspeed: The Boy Friend by Goodspeed Musicals

It's never too late to look back at The Boy Friend! In this episode of Greatspeed we're joined by Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning designer Tony Walton to reminisce about Goodspeed's 2005…

Social Media Accessibility Checklist by Ceci Dadisman

I recently tuned in to a live LinkedIn presentation by one of my favorite people: Scott Stratten. (If you were at the NAMP conference in Louisville in 2011, you’ll remember his amazing key…

First Look: Steven Spielberg’s Reimagined ‘West Side Story’ by Matthew Wexler

Here is a first look at Steven Spielberg's anticipated movie remake of "West Side Stoy," starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as the star-crossed lovers. The post First Look: Steven Spiel…

Crowd Me With Love! Our Ultimate Top 20 "Being Alive" Countdown From Stephen Sondheim's Company

On the anniversary of the musical's opening night, it seems like no better time than the present to run our all time ultimate YouTube countdown of our favorite performances of Stephen Sondhe…

First Look at Oslo! See Andrew Scott & Ruth Wilson in the HBO Film of the Tony-Winning Play by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a first look of Oliver Award winners Andrew Scott and Ruth Wilson in HBO's upcoming film adaptation of J. T. Rogers' Tony-winning play Oslo. In the new trailer, Norwegian diplomat Mon…

In the News: LCT Spotlight Presents Bill Gunn's The Forbidden City, Watch a Virtual Broadway Clambake, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: The upcoming We Have to Hurry announces a VIP stage door experience.

Resident Ensemble Players present Agatha Christie’s ‘The Poirot Mysteries’ by Gail Obenreder

Resident Ensemble Players closes its audio-streaming season with an Agatha Christie double-bill to delight Hercule Poirot devotees: ‘The King of Clubs’ and ‘The Cornish Mystery.’ Gai…

Sell-out love fest finally lands at the Darlo by Sean McLoughlin

Joyous, sexy and heartbreaking, I Want To Know What Love Is is a dizzying ride through love’s collision course. Premiering in

Reimagining Public Theatres as Collectively Organized Cultural Institutions by Zenkő Bogdán

By Zenkő Bogdán. Zenkő Bogdán believes public cultural institutions should be redefined from the perspective of the people around it: it’s artists, employees, and audiences.

News: Peter Kjome to Conclude BSO Tenure Following Remarkable Turnaround of the Orchestra by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Transition Takes Place at a Time of Great Momentum, Progress, and Strength After leading a highly successful turnaround of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, President and CEO Peter Kjome has…

The Poet´s Tree with Michael Klam by The Old Globe

San Diego’s fave, Michael Klam, is up next on The Poet’s Tree! Join us this Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for another insightful conversation about modern poetry. Michael Klam organizes the Poet…

Creative Youth Studio S2, E9: Neurodiversity by The Old Globe

On this episode, your hosts Katrina Heil, Jada Jackson, Imahni King, and Emily Talerman, will dive into neurodiversity with guest artist Reid Moriarty and Inclusion Specialist Samantha Ginn.…

‘A Quick 5’ with Amit Peled, Conductor and Cellist with Mount Vernon Virtuosi by Susan Brall

It’s time to hear great music live again! Get out your lawn chairs and blankets because on May 8, 2021 at 2 pm, the Candlelight Concert Society will present Baltimore’s own Mount Vernon …

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch April 26-30 by Talaura Harms

A Sutton Foster concert, Broadway's Masked Singer, Paula Vogel's The Baltimore Waltz, and more online offerings this week.

ABTT Partners with PLASA to Deliver a Virtual Program by Michael Eddy

PLASA is hosting a second PLASA Online May 10-13, 2021 following on from its debut in October 2020. The program will address the most pertinent issues facing the industry, present pioneering…

Watch the First Trailer for Oslo, Starring Andrew Scott and Ruth Wilson by Dan Meyer

The stage-to-screen adaptation debuts May 29 on HBO Max.

The Filthiest Show in Town with Paul Pecorino, Rob Eco, Mario Cantone and Randy Rainbow Premieres April 29 by Ruth Ross

Edgar Rice Burroughs will be spinning in his grave this spring. A new seven-part miniseries, titled THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, is set to debut this week inspired by the infamous film TARZAN TH…

Two Sisters and a Piano by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Directed by the author, "Two Sisters and a Piano" reveals its roots as a radio play from its reliance on poetry and language: this is a cat-and-mouse game in which the participants use words…

Reflecting Shakespeare TV: S3 E10: Much Ado About: Life’s Next Steps and Forgiveness by The Old Globe

In episode 10, hosts Erika Phillips, James Pillar and Niki Martinez are joined by guest Dameion Brown, to explore Much Ado About Nothing through a Social Justice lens. Leonato has a surpris…

Performance spaces Glitterbox, Babyland are leaving Melwood Avenue by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Theatre Review: Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ presented by the National Theatre on PBS Great Performances by Susan Brall

A new film of William Shakespeare’s iconic and tragic love story, “Romeo & Juliet, ”premiered April 23, 2021 on PBS’ Great Performances series. It was adapted for television by E…

Odds & Ends: A New In the Heights Trailer Debuts on Oscar Night & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. See Lin-Manuel Miranda & More in the Latest In the Heights Trailer Another trailer for the upcoming In the Heights fil…

Do you own or run a theater? Could this be an opportunity?

If this blog reads like a classified ad, it should. I believe in what Einstein said . . . “In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” And well, I see an opportunity . . . for…

Actors Theatre of Louisville Announces Virtual Humana Fest Lineup by Amelia Merrill

The 45th annual festival will feature virtual projects and experiences on a rolling basis over the coming months.

Which Famous Song From Annie Was a Last Minute Addition? by Seth Rudetsky

This week, Seth enjoys a reunion of The Producers and hangs out with Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez.

Creating Theatre for Our Future, Together by Mary Kathryn Nagle

By Mary Kathryn Nagle. Mary Kathryn Nagle predicts four main ways the American theatre will devise a future where theatrical storytelling does not directly contribute to white supremacy.

‘Red Island House’ by Andrea Lea by Kirsten Bowen

Andrea Lee’s latest novel follows a family over 20 years as they visit their vacation home in Madagascar and witness and participate in the luxury, intrigue, and exploitation of the island…

Constellation’s ‘Children of Medea’ spins a dreamscape family portrait by Celia Wren

The production, streaming through May 16, isn’t well served by the elaborate production design.

VIDEO: Marilyn Maye Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Wednesday at 12pm!

Tune in on Wednesday, April 28 (12pm ET) as Richard chats with cabaret legend Marilyn Maye, who will soon stream Marilyn Maye: Broadway, The Maye Way with 54 Below Premieres on May 8.

Check Out These 9 Perfect Theatre Gifts to Give Mom on Mother’s Day by Dan Meyer

The last day to shop for delivery in time for the holiday is April 30.

Review: The Winter’s Tale, RSC Online by Ryan Van Champion

Review: The Winter's Tale, RSC Online4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and pay…

K-Pop Version of Midnight Sun Heads the Stage and Cinemas Next Month by Broadway.com

Midnight Sun, the movie that tells the story of a young woman who has the rare skin disease, which requires her to avoid sunlight, is getting the K-Pop musical treatment and heading back to …

Jane Krakowski to Headline Roundabout Theatre Company's Gala in Central Park by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Jane Krakowski is set to star in the Roundabout Theatre Company's annual gala. Curtain Up, Light the Lights! will take place in Central Park on June 7 at 5:30PM ET with a livestr…

Emerald Fennell & Andrew Lloyd Webber introduce Cinderella by Official London Theatre

The much-anticipated world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella begins performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 25 June, a new romantic musical comedy featuring a book by 2021 Os…

And in This Corner: Cassius Clay Audio Promo by Atlantic Theater

Atlantic for Kids presents AND IN THIS CORNER: CASSIUS CLAY by IDRIS GOODWIN directed by REGGIE D. WHITE This stage play turned four-part episodic audio drama by playwright, rapper, and po…

Adams and Reisch Foundation Announces 2021 Idea Awards Winners by Amelia Merrill

Jessica Hagedern, Cherríe Moraga, Agyeiwaa Asante, Haruna Lee, OyamO, Kirsten Childs, Troy Anthony, and Jay Adana and Zeniba Now are this year's recipients.

Jocelyn Bioh and Saheem Ali Usher in the Return of The Public Theater by Molly Wilcox, Molly Wilcox

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director Saheem Ali are ushering in the revival of The Public Theater with modern adaptations of Shakespeare.

SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal Now Open by Michael Eddy

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) portal on April 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The portal appears to be now open and working. Th…

Ten Monologues to Move the Panel by Performerstuff

Ten Monologues to Move the Panel Written by Amanda Grace April 25th, 2021 Step one: take them by surprise. Step two: take their heartstrings in your hands! From faulty reptilian safety …

Broadway Stage Management Symposium Reveals Panel Topics for 7th Annual Conference by Talaura Harms

This year's symposium will highlight adjustments to the field of stage management in a world of TikTok and COVID.

BroadwayHD Announces New Electrifying May Titles by Broadway Direct

Electrifying performances are coming your way as BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, today announced their diverse lineup of new content, from musical classics to vi…

The Met Goes to Paris With Free Streams of 7 Operas Set in the City of Lights by Ryan McPhee

The lineup includes The Merry Widow, La Bohème, Manon, and La Traviata.

Broadway San Diego Announces New Dates for Upcoming Season by Matthew Herzog

Broadway San Diego (San Diego, CA) has announced that Broadway is coming back to San Diego, beginning in November 2021, including all previously announced Season Ticket Package events. The …

London Theatre News Today: Monday 26 April by Hira Desai

Find out all the latest in theatreland including The Comeback returning to the Noel Coward Theatre for a limited 3-week run in July and a new festival of shows staged at Nimax Theatres from …

Can You Guess These Missing Lyrics to Company? by Nathan Skethway

Test your knowledge of the beloved musical.

Roundabout to Host In-Person Gala Concert Starring Jane Krakowski, Tituss Burgess, and New York Pops

The event will take place this June.

ABT • I N C U B A T O R | Thread of Memories | Luigi Crispino by American Ballet Theatre

“The world is submerged in a game of mirrors and of smoke, a game of light and dark, a game of shadows dancing on the wall in time to these myriad rhythms of reality.” — Louis Moffa …

ABTKids Daily | ABT's Wardrobe Supervisor Tomoko Ueda-Dunbar by American Ballet Theatre

Meet ABT's Wardrobe Supervisor and Shoe Manager, Tomoko Ueda-Dunbar. She talks costumes, pointe shoes and the thrills of her work! ________________ For more activities, visit www.abt.org/AB…

Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess to Headline Roundabout's In-Person Central Park Gala by Andrew Gans

Curtain Up! Light the Lights!, featuring the New York Pops, will also stream live.

We Have To Hurry by Barry Gordin

Actors Fund Benefit We Have to Hurry, new work by acclaimed playwright, actor, and director Dorothy Lyman starring Kathleen Chalfant and Elliott Gould will host a Virtual Stage Door, with …

Live and Virtual Events Coming Up This Week or Soon Thereafter and More by Jeryl Marcus

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…

The Annenberg Center presents Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers by Camille Bacon-Smith

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers explores loss, solitude, and hope in five reimagined excerpts from Lin’s longer works and a world premiere danced by the choreographer himself. Camille Bacon-Smith rev…

Watch Leslie Odom Jr. Take the Stage at the Academy Awards to Perform His Oscar-Nominated Song 'Speak Now' by Lindsey Sullivan

There were many bright spots for Broadway fans during the Academy Awards ceremony on April 25. In addition to the premiere of the West Side Story movie trailer and wins for Florian Zeller's …

Return to Oz! Wicked to Resume West End Performances in September by Caitlin Moynihan

London audiences will be welcomed back to Oz this fall! Wicked will resume performances at the West End's Apollo Victoria Theatre on September 15 following the theater shutdown caused by th…

Everything you need to know about your next theatre trip by Hira Desai

We've popped together this handy guide of everything you need to know to ensure you can book your next theatre trip with confidence & exchange with ease. The post Everything you need to…

Podcast Episode #230: When a “Jukebox Musical” is not a Jukebox Musical.

ESTIMATED LISTENING TIME OF THIS PODCAST EPISODE:  13 Minutes CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: FOLLOW The Producer’s Perspective on Apple Podcast (it’s FREE to do so!) Rate/Review on Apple Podcas…

‘It’s full of joy’: Matthew Harvey invites you to watch the digital production of his song cycle Now Or Never by Emma Clarendon

Matthew Harvey chats about his new song cycle Now Or Never, streaming on demand through the Barn Theatre.

Wicked The Musical | 2021 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will return to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre later this year, with perf…

Tovah Feldshuh to Star in Concurrent Live and Streaming Productions of Becoming Dr. Ruth

The play will be presented by the Bay Street Theatre and North Coast Rep.

Anthony Hopkins's Surprise Oscar Win Proves Why The Father Is Unbeatable

A bit of trivia proves why producers should pay attention to history — and maybe look at the envelopes in advance.

Meet 23 Producers making their West End debut | Rising Stars Festival Interviews by Official London Theatre

Twenty-three young theatre producers are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their work in the West End for the first time. Their 17 productions – plays, musicals, conc…

BroadwayHD Partners With Detroit Arts Groups for Obsidian Festival by Amelia Merrill

The streaming service will bring Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group's inaugural Obsidian Festival to viewers at no cost.

Sat., 5/8 from 12-2:00 pm EDT APSS’s 16th Annual Songwriter’s Event by Cabaret Hotspot!

American Popular Song Society’s 16th Annual Songwriter’s Event Saturday, May 8th from noon to 2:00 pm EDT   Produced by Sandi Durell and featuring: Benjamin Scheuer (The Lion, 2021 Kle…

Watch Now: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story | Official Teaser Trailer by Broadway Direct

Directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner, West Side Story tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and youn…

In the News, U.K. Edition: Six Tour Sets Cast, West End's The Comeback Makes a Comeback, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus: We Are Kilter's Theatre For Two will tour London with a series of pop-up performances.

Watch Now: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs “Speak Now” at the 2021 Oscars by Broadway Direct

Leslie Odom, Jr. performs the Oscar-nominated original song 'Speak Now' from One Night in Miami... at Oscars 2021. The post Watch Now: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs “Speak Now” at the 2021 Os…

Madsoc Theatre Reopens with “Once An Actress” by Angela Jimu

Madsoc Theatre opened their season with Stanley Mambo’s adaption of Tony Layton’s Once an Actress performed by Charity Dlodlo. The atmosphere was electric and there was palpable exciteme…

BROADWAY STARS SING! "A real Nice Clambake" by Jared Zirilli

A collection of Broadway and Television’s biggest stars have come together to sing this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. The cast includes (in order of appearance): Lesli Margherita (Matil…

GRACE NOTES: Monday, April 26, 2021 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Watch the Teaser Trailer for SUMMER OF SOUL

Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The foo…

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Stoppard, and More Sign Letter Supporting Covid-Status Certifications

Leaders in the theatre industry are calling on the Prime Minister to introduce Covid-status certification to help revive the arts sector.

LEDucation 2021 In-Person August Trade Show Cancelled, Sessions to be Held Virtually by Michael Eddy

Due to the uncertainty of New York local and state restrictions regarding mass gatherings in August, as well as government restrictions that impede international travel, the LEDucation commi…

Wicked Will Fly Back to London's West End in September by Andrew Gans

Upon returning from its coronavirus hiatus, the hit production will mark its 15th anniversary at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

‘Honouring the profound truths of these stories’: SAFE – Hackney Empire (Online review) by Ian Foster

Alexis Gregory’s Safe puts the stories of homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ young people front and centre.

Live at last at GALA, a boldly comic ‘Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter’ by Susan Galbraith

Trudging up the two flights from the rainy street-level pavement to GALA Hispanic Theatre’s auditorium entrance felt like a pilgrimage. (Yes, I could have taken the elevator, but who would…

Write to the Future→ by Georgina Escobar

By Georgina Escobar. Georgina HL Escobar believes the impossible can be written into existence and shares that the power of imagination is the first step towards active realization.

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 26, 2021 + Interview With Ali Ewoldt by Ashley Steves

All The Weekend Scott Rudin News, Including His Broadway League Resignation Plus, Matt talks with Ali Ewoldt about Broadway By The Year. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fr…

Low-key at The Oscars, though Tony winners howl like a wolf and dance Da Butt. Digital Theater Forever! #Stageworthy News of the Week. by New York Theater

Yes it’s true that Frances McDormand howled like a wolf during one of her acceptance speeches for “Nomadland,” which won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress (her), and Glenn C…

Nimax Theatres to stage West End debuts of 23 producers in Rising Stars Festival by Hira Desai

Twenty-three young theatre producers are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their work in the West End for the first time. Read more. The post Nimax Theatres to stage We…

1970s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - Elimination Group B! by JK

Over the past year, we've been in search of the very best in Broadway musical logos, going back 40 years. Now let's jump aboard the Broadway Time Machine and go waaay back to the 1970s and s…

Guinn “Big Boy” Williams: Started with Will Rogers by Trav S.D.

Guinn “Big Boy” Williams (1899-1962) was a protege of Will Rogers, who bestowed upon him his first movie roles as well as his nickname, which was often employed as his sole billing, and …

NEWS: West End transfer & tour announced for Oleanna by Press Releases

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Jonathan Church Productions’ critically acclaimed production of David Mamet’s drama Oleanna, directed by Lucy Bailey, will tour the UK this summer from…

A small San Francisco circus tried to do right by its workers. Now it may be going out of business by Lily Janiak

Ironically, if Circus Bella had waited to reclassify its workers, it might not be in this mess.

WICKED Will Return to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre 15 September

Wicked will return to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre later this year, with performances resuming on Wednesday 15 September 2021.

Tyler Perry Speaks Against Hate in Moving Oscars Speech by Brooks Barnes

The creator of the popular “Madea” films was recognized for his “cultural influence.”

Wake Up With BWW 4/26: WEST SIDE STORY Trailer, First Listen to IN THE HEIGHTS, and More!

Today's top stories: check out the all new trailer and poster for West Side Story, and listen to the title song from In The Heights!

‘Melodically spot-on & lyrically fun’: I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL – King’s Head Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

King’s Head Theatre and Spectacular Music present Alexander S. Bermange’s sparkling musical revue I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical, which heads into London from the Edinburgh Fringe wi…

Musical show allows Baldwin students to feel the 'zing' of performing in front of a live audience by Hallie Lauer / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wicked returns to Apollo Victoria Theatre from September by Hira Desai

Wicked, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon will return to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre from Wednesday 15 September 2021. Find out more here. The post Wicked returns to Apollo…

FEATURED POST: S&S Theatre Productions’ launch is a ‘natural extension’ of its namesake award, says composer & winner Tim Gilvin by Press Releases

In an exciting development the prestigious S&S Award has turned producer to become S&S Theatre Productions, dedicated to producing radical new musical theatre with partnerships be…

Florian Zeller's The Father, Frances McDormand & More Win 2021 Academy Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2021 Oscars aired on ABC on April 25, and the premiere of the West Side Story film trailer wasn't the only bright spot for Broadway. Previously an Oscar winner for The Silence of the …

Hamlet, Frozen and Cinderella: A guide to the grand return of theatre by Paul Taylor

With theatres finally emerging from the third UK lockdown, the industry is sending out a message of hope and resolve that should serve as a rallying call. Paul Taylor picks out the plays and…

April 26 UPDATE: What’s returning and what’s new in the months ahead by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 26 UPDATE: What’s returning and what’s new in the months ahead first appeared on Shenton Stage.

‘WEST SIDE STORY’: THE REMAKE OF THE 1961 CLASSIC HITS THEATERS DEC. 10. by Robert Shuman

(Aaron Couch’s article appeared in the Hollywood Reporter, 4/25; Photo: Twentieth Century Fox.) The first trailer for West Side Story danced its way to the Oscars on Sunday night. Steve…

Two Sisters, starring Jean Kittson, at Emanuel Synagogue: tickets on sale! by Gabi Bergman

Acclaimed Producer Adam Liberman and Emanuel Synagogue are excited to present Two Sisters, starring renowned actress and comedian, Jean Kittson. The

Ep. 95: Where Can I Go? Candid Conversations with Survivors of the Holocaust by Lauren Van Hemert

For many of us, it is difficult to comprehend the overwhelming enormity of the Holocaust and the 6-million Jews who were murdered by the Nazi regime during WWII. The historical trauma that i…

VIDEO: On This Day, April 26- BANDSTAND Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2017, the musical Bandstand opened on Broadway in a production directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler.

Charity Angél Dawson, Carly Hughes, Joey Contreras, More Are Part of Virtual Broadway's Future Concert April 26 by Andrew Gans

The free evening spotlights the work emerging Broadway talent created in response to the pandemic.

André De Shields Stars in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother Beginning April 26 by Andrew Gans

The virtual production is one of New York Theatre Workshop's Artistic Instigator projects.

Walking the Walk: Revisit This Article From When The Life Opened on Broadway in 1997 by Harry Haun

The Cy Coleman, Ira Gasman, David Newman musical, which opened April 26, 1997, put a human face on the inhabitants of 42nd Street.

DANCE NEWS: Be An #ArtsHero partners with The American Circus Alliance (ACA) for "Arts Workers Unite: 100 Days of Activism" by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Be An #ArtsHero partners with The American Circus Alliance (ACA) for "Arts Workers Unite: 100 Days of Activism"

DANCE NEWS: The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives Funding from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Ford Foundation To Further Support by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: The International Association of Blacks in Dance Receives Funding from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Ford Foundation To Further Support the COHI | MOVE Program