Broadway Theaters Should Require Audiences To Show Proof Of Vaccinations, Doctors Order by Marc Hershberg

As Broadway producers start making plans to reopen their shows following the COVID-19 pandemic, several leading doctors recommend requiring all theatergoers to provide proof of being vaccina…

Disney Springs GRAND SLAM! (rides) Aerophile, Amphicars, train and carousel. Plus GIDEON'S and MORE by Framily Travel

There are 4 rides at Disney Springs, and Georgia wanted to do them all! We had a couple fun daddy dates and had a blast riding everything ! Disney Springs isn't just shopping and restaurant…

Hey J! Ask the Agent: Am I Missing Out? by Jbr

Hey J A friend I trained with has just been cast as a new regular in a soap and, while

Dancing the Emotions of the Professional Kitchen by Ina Doublekova

The kitchen has long been a significant trope in our civilization. This began in ancient fires and evolved to modern hot plates, which provoke questions of who we are as society, how we stay…

PRESENTING THE CAST OF NETFLIX’S “13”! by Jason Robert Brown

Over the next several months, I’m going to be able to tell you lots of things about the movie of “13” that we’re currently rehearsing in Toronto. I’ll be able to tell you what song…

REV Theatre Company Announces Summer Season by Amelia Merrill

Previously known as the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, the REV will produce three musicals this summer.

Anne-Louise Sarks appointed Artistic Director of Melbourne Theatre Company

JCAT’s A Class Act Is Pretty Black & White Day In Court by Bill Hirschman

The line in the legal play A Class Act, "“For the right money, I’d settle with Hitler,” stands out as much as it does because the virtuous play and JCAT’s heavy-handed production are…

Dutch National Ballet: Metamorphosis review – exquisite dancing in the dark by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlineSet to Philip Glass’s music, choreographer David Dawson’s new piece – created mostly over Zoom – is a shimmering delight David Dawson’s choreography sometimes seems…

Great News About a New Buster Book! by Trav S.D.

Some friends were asking about this just the other day, so I’m very excited to be able to share the news that Slate critic Dana Steven’s upcoming book Camera Man: Buster Keaton, The Dawn…

Soles of Duende - #RestartStages by Lincoln Center

Happy #InternationalDanceDay! We were so lucky to have Soles of Duende visit our campus recently and fill the plaza with beautiful movement and music! Watch and listen as this multicultural,…

Solas Nua brings back live theater with ‘In the Middle of the Fields’ in a park by News Desk

Solas Nua, DC’s award-winning Irish arts organization, stages an outdoor, live theater production May 20 to June 12, 2021. Recognized for the excellence of its site-specific work, Solas Nu…

Livestreaming a Performance: Odes for a World in Search of Joy

By . CultureHub presents a performance of Odes for a World in Search of Joy livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Saturday 1 May …

Opera Queensland announces its Young Artist Program for 2021 by Peter J Snee

Opera Queensland continues its long history of nurturing emerging talent by expanding its Young Artist Program to welcome four exceptional

Anne-Louise Sarks appointed as MTC’s next Artistic Director by Sean McLoughlin

Melbourne Theatre Company today announced Anne-Louise Sarks will be the Company’s next Artistic Director, heralding an exciting new era for

StageAgent’s Monthly Roundup…April 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

As we approach the end of April, let's take a look at what is new in the world of theatre across the globe. Slowly but surely, things are looking up!

Cheyenne Jackson, Gina Gershon & More Join Eli Roth's BORDERLANDS Film

Theatre veterans Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Steven Boyer and Ryann Redmond have joined the cast of Eli Roth's film adaptation of 'Borderlands,' a popular first person shooter video game.

Anthony Powell, Oscar-Winning Costume Designer, Dies at 85 by Richard Sandomir

He was honored for “Travels With My Aunt,” “Death on the Nile” and “Tess.” He was also renowned for the outlandish outfits he created for Glenn Close as the evil Cruella de Vil.

Pandemic Diary April 2021: Rabies, Vendettas, Murders by Nicole Serratore

  I celebrated reaching “immunity” by taking the subway for the first time in 395 days.  I also ate a muffin outside unmasked.  It is a slow road for me back to public interaction. …

MABOU MINES: ‘LEAR’ (WATCH NOW–THROUGH MAY 5) by Robert Shuman

MBOU MINES LEAR BY William Shakespeare ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY Lee Breuer PREMIERE: Triplex Performing Arts Center, NYC January 9, 1990 Ruth Maleczech with Greg Mehrten and Karen Kandel, ph…

She Makes Her Living Doing The Thing She Loves Most: Reading Books by Jeryl Brunner

Sarah Gelman followed her lifelong passion and became Editorial Director for Amazon Books

WEBINAR: Pathways to General Management | The Network by American Theatre Wing

GENERAL MANAGERS are the COO or linchpin of productions - managing budgets, schedules, and day-to-day functions supporting the overall vision of the producer. In this Network recording, lear…

New Documentary Revolution Rent to Premiere on HBO by Broadway Direct

HBO has announced a new documentary, Revolution Rent, based on Andy Señor Jr.’s efforts on bringing Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Broadway musical to Cuba, will air on HBO and subsequently pr…

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Be the first to know when Broadway returns, and get exclusive special offers (and last minute deals) by signing up for our special 'Broadway's Back' offers!

‘I couldn’t even move my eyeballs’: how dancer Tiler Peck stepped back to the barre by Lyndsey Winship

The New York City Ballet star talks about her thrilling lockdown collaboration with master choreographer William Forsythe – and the injury that almost ended her career Possibly the best pi…

Gideon Glick and Reid Scott to Join THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Season 4

Gideon Glick and Reid Scott are set appear in recurring roles on the upcoming fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has garnered 20 Emmy Awards.…

Philly Theatre Week: 11th Hour presents ‘Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul’ by Brad Rothbart

Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford show off musical and epicurean talents in 11th Hour Theatre Company’s Philly Theatre Week streaming production, ‘Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul.’ B…

Gideon Glick Joins Season Four of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in Recurring Role by Caitlin Moynihan

Gideon Glick, who was most recently seen on stage as Seymour Krelborn in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors, will play a recurring role in the upcoming fourth season of the Emmy and Gold…

Cheyenne Jackson, Gina Gershon & More Stage Alums Join Starry Borderlands Film by Lindsey Sullivan

Broadway alums Cheyenne Jackson, Gina Gershon, Steven Boyer and Ryann Redmond have joined the cast of Lionsgate and Eli Roth’s film adaptation of the hit video game, Borderlands, Deadlin…

Measure In Love A - Z! Celebrating 25 Years of Musical Theatre Phenomenon RENT

Broadway was revolutionized 25 years ago tonight when the original Broadway cast of Rent took to the Nederlander Theatre stage.

Sutton Foster Bring Me to Light: The Musical Leading Lady De-Lights by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Raul Esparza, Kelli O'Hara, Joaquina Kalukango, Wren Rivera join the festivities The post Sutton Foster Bring Me to Light: The Musical Leading Lady De-Lights appeared first o…

Odds & Ends: Roundabout Launches Refocus Project with Kenny Leon-Directed Home & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. The Refocus Project to Launch with Kenny Leon-Directed Home Roundabout Theatre Company will launch The Refocus Project, a m…

SOFT POWER: A Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy by Broadwaycon

Join us as we talk with the creators and cast of the Off-Broadway hit SOFT POWER as they discuss their show, #StopAAPIHate, the perceptions of AAPIs in America, and the intersection of arts …

Gideon Glick and Reid Scott Set for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4 by Dan Meyer

The pair will appear in recurring guest roles.

A First Look at the Return of Fragments, A Live Audio Story by Marc J. Franklin

The multimedia performance art piece is set to begin in-person performances at New York City’s Liberated Fitness May 1.

Daniel Fish's Most Happy Fella Adaptation for Female and Nonbinary Voices to Premiere

Frank Loesser's musical will be revisited for Bard SummerScape.

How to Breathe New Life Into Martha Graham’s Dances? Infuse Them With Art. by Gia Kourlas

As part of GrahamFest95, the choreographer’s dance company celebrates its 95th anniversary with four films pairing dances with works by Hauser & Wirth artists.

Nikki Renée Daniels, Tony Yazbeck, Kate Baldwin, More Set for Symphony Space's 2021 Gala by Andrew Gans

Artists will perform live at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, while audiences will attend virtually.

Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Plan to 'Fully Reopen' New York City on July 1 by Caitlin Moynihan

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on MSNBC that there is a plan to "fully reopen New York City on July 1st." The announcement includes businesses, offices and theaters operating …

Tickets Now on Sale for the Musical Comedy The Housewives of Secaucus: What a Drag! by Lindsey Sullivan

Tickets are now on sale for the musical comedy The Housewives of Secaucus: What a Drag! Directed by Hank Kiraly, the production will begin performances at off-Broadway's Actors Temple Thea…

For International Dance Day: Remembering the Dance Liberation Front by Trav S.D.

For International Dance Day, today we fondly share remembrances of the Dance Liberation Front. 20+ years ago (circa 1999), all of the performers and producers from Surf Reality and Collectiv…

‘City in Transition’ is an exhilarating journey across Washington through the eyes of Black artists by Peter Marks

Theater alliance devises a landmark piece for the Web, with four plays across the city’s quadrants.

Broadway League optimistic for September reopening of Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League said it is continuing to target a September reopening of the Broadway industry, following remarks from Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday. “The Broadway League has been work…

‘Fat Ham’ Review: A Queer, Black ‘Hamlet’? Ay, There’s the Spice Rub. by Jesse Green

Set at a Southern barbecue, James Ijames’s hilarious update on Shakespeare sees a recipe for liberation in the story of family disaster.

Interview: Tony Nominee Micah Stock on The Right Stuff, Bonding, and Remembering Terrence McNally

The Broadway vet discusses his screen projects and the initial launch of his stage career.

Broadway Stage Management Symposium | Annual Stage Manager Conference, May 21-24 by Michael Eddy

Expanded Online Intensive for Stage Managers features over 40 Broadway Professionals and 20 Sessions After a very challenging year for theatre workers everywhere, the Broadway Stage Manageme…

Free audio play from Ford’s features Lincoln–Douglass faceoff by News Desk

An audio drama adaptation of Richard Hellesen’s Necessary Sacrifices—featuring acclaimed Washington actors Craig Wallace as Frederick Douglass and Paul Morella as Abraham Lincoln—can b…

Arts & Ideas returns to live performance with dance, jazz, world music and drag shows by Christopher Arnott

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is a mix of live and virtual this year. Concerts on the Green (including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Ladama, a Fantasia drag imperson…

Theatre That’s Evolved From Grapes by American Theatre Editors

How one theatremaker combined his love for 'Planet of the Apes' with the concept of Victorian toy theatre to create a long-running show.

What to Watch in The New Year: April 29 by Suzanna Bowling

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE: Edgar Rice Burroughs will be spinning in his grave this spring. A new seven-part miniseries, inspired by the infamous film TARZAN THE APE MAN, debuts today.

Head Over Heels to Make Australian Premiere in August by Caitlin Moynihan

Head Over Heels, the Broadway musical that features the songs of the Go-Go's, will play the Hayes Theatre in Sydney, Australia beginning August 7. This marks the musical's first internationa…

Andy Señor Jr.'s Revolution Rent Documentary to Debut on HBO in June by Lindsey Sullivan

Revolution Rent, the documentary that offers a look at Andy Señor Jr. directing the musical's historic 2015 Cuban production, is set to debut on HBO on June 15. Directed by Señor Jr. and V…

Kpop Group GOT7’s Mark Tuan Signs With CAA by Brandon Choe

Mark Tuan, popularly known as Mark in the Kpop group GOT7, has signed with CAA. Tuan is a Chinese-American rapper, singer, model and gamer based in Los Angeles. Debuting with GOT7 in 2014, h…

Step Inside a 'Starry Night' at Immersive Van Gogh, Premiering in June at Pier 36 by Talaura Harms

Tony Award nominee David Korins has signed on as creative director for the New York installation of the exhibit.

Watch Sutton Foster Sing "Hey, Look Me Over" in Concert at New York City Center by TheaterMania

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster leads an all-star concert from New York City Center, Bring Me to Light, now streaming through May 31. Foster is joined in the show by Tony winner Kelli O'H…

Checking In With… The Office! A Musical Parody's Devina Sabnis by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently making her Off-Broadway debut in the production, one of the first to play to live audiences.

HBO Sets Premiere For ‘Revolution Rent’ Doc From Exec Producer Neil Patrick Harris by Greg Evans

Revolution Rent, a documentary that follows director/actor Andy Señor Jr. to Cuba as he stages a production of Jonathan Larson’s Rent that marks the first American company of a Broadway m…

Documentary on Bringing Rent to Cuba Heading to HBO by Ryan McPhee

Revolution Rent, executive produced by Neil Patrick Harris, follows Andy Señor Jr.'s journey to Cuba, where he directed the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical.

Stars in the House Celebrates Rebecca Luker April 29 With Danny Burstein, Howard McGillin, Laura Benanti, Sally Wilfert by Andrew Gans

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

Eric McCormack and Mary-Louise Parker Star in Paula Vogel's The Baltimore Waltz April 29 by Talaura Harms

Lileana Blain-Cruz directs a virtual production for the female-focused spring lineup of Spotlight on Plays.

Mayor de Blasio: “Our plan is to fully reopen NYC on July 1,” including theaters. BUT….. by New York Theater

Mayor Bill de Blasio said this morning that the city plans to “fully reopen New York City on July 1… We are ready for stores to open, for businesses to open, offices, theaters — full s…

Performer Stuff Presents “In the Holding Room” Industry Podcast Episode 12 by Performerstuff

Performer Stuff Presents “In the Holding Room” Industry Podcast Episode 12 Written by: Christiaan Abbott April 29, 2021 Performer Stuff continues with episode 12 of the podcast “…

The Golden Mask Festival by Emiliia Dementsova

The Russian Case: History, politics and eternal values Spring, with all of its uncertain promise, is a time of awakening. In Moscow, theatres are gradually waking from their enforced hibern…

New Documentary Revolution Rent, About Staging Jonathan Larson's Musical in Cuba, to Debut on HBO

The film is written and co-directed by Andy Señor Jr.

Watch Sutton Foster Sing "Hey, Look Me Over" in Concert at New York City Center

Foster stars in Bring Me to Light, alongside Kelli O'Hara, Raúl Esparza, Joaquina Kalukango, and Wren Rivera.

Sutton Foster, John Cleese, Titanique, The Musical, and More Stream This Weekend

Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of Hershey Felder's Anna & Sergei.

New York City Plans "Full Strength" Reopening Beginning July 1

That means stores, businesses, offices, and, yes, theaters.

Get your laughs on with Model Majority and ‘Titanique’ this weekend by Deb Miller

If you’re looking for laughs this weekend (and at this point who isn’t?), you can tune in to these two sidesplitting digital events, guaranteed to have you rolling on the floor, if not y…

Lewis Cornay and Rachel Tucker Will Star in London Staging of John & Jen by Dan Meyer

The Andrew Lippa musical will run at Southwark Playhouse.

Signature Theatre’s latest show is a play and a movie. Behind the scenes at ‘Midnight at the Never Get.’ by Thomas Floyd

How covid restrictions have redefined ‘putting on a show’ for one theater.

Two Things YOU Can Do To Get Theater Back FASTER (and one thing Broadway can do). by Reilly Hickey

Over the past 48 hours, there has been a rising tide of positive sentiment about the return of the theater. From the announcement on the Six twitter page to Chris Jones’ enthusiastic artic…

ABTKids Daily | Staff Pick: Cardio Exercise with Isadora Loyola and Roman Zhurbin by American Ballet Theatre

As ABTKids Daily celebrates its 1 year Anniversary, join ABT Engagement Manager Amanda Tomera as she introduces one of her favorite videos from the past year: Cardio Exercise with ABT Dancer…

Timotheé Chalamet’s Harry Styles Costume From ‘SNL’ Sells for Nearly $5,000 at Actors Fund Auction by Marc Malkin

Going once. Going twice. Sold! Timotheé Chalamet’s costume he wore to play Harry Styles on “Saturday Night Live” has sold for $4,725 during Christine Baranski’s celebrity auction on…

Stage & Screen Auction Raises Over $138,000 for The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

The April 28 auction featured memorabilia from Christine Baranski, Carol Burnett, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

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A new seven-part miniseries, titled THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE, begins weekly installments April 29 at 8am ET. Inspired by the infamous film TARZAN THE APE MAN, starring Bo Derek and Miles O'Ke…

Proposed NYC July Reopening Won’t Include Broadway, Mayor Says; September Remains Target by Greg Evans

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said today that he expects the city to be back “full strength” from the yearlong Covid shutdown in July – not including Broadway. “Broadway takes t…

Mayor Bill De Blasio Says NYC Can 'Fully Reopen' July 1, With Broadway to Follow by Dan Meyer

The move comes after an increase in vaccinations, and indicates that the city will see more and more live theatre performances this summer.

Review: Tales from the Front Line, Talawa Theatre Company by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Tales from the Front Line, Talawa Theatre Company4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT …

Sharifa Yasmin Named Recipient of Inaugural Barbara Whitman Award by Andrew Gans

The award recognizes female, trans, and non-binary early-career directors.

The Playbill Pledge Offers Fans the Chance to Make a Public Promise to the Performing Arts by Playbill Staff

Show the world that the show must—and will—go on.

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 29 April by Hira Desai

Hampstead Theatre announces cast for Alfred Fagon's The Death Of A Black Man, For One Knight Only to be rescreened in aid of The Theatrical Fund & more! The post London Theatre News Toda…

De Blasio plans to ‘fully reopen’ NYC in July, but signals September for Broadway by Caitlin Huston

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared Thursday that the city will be ready to fully reopen July 1.  Speaking on MSNBC, de Blasio said the city is planning for a 100% capacity reopenin…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, April 29, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Episode 2: The Bee Sets Broadway’s Masked Singer Abuzz by Dan Meyer

Plus, which Six star and Disney princess turned out to be The Dalmatian and The Shark, respectively?

Hot Clip of the Day: The Comic Stylings of Maggie Lakis' & Rob McClure's "Mix Tape" from Avenue Q

It might be a little more time until we see Rob McClure and the rest of The Hillard family of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway. In the meanwhile, here is a clip of Rob and his wife actress Maggie…

‘It’s an inventive & hilarious modern adaptation of a classic’: Actor Tom Dixon stars in a new digital staging of The Importance of Being Ea by Kirsty Herrington

The Lawrence Batley Theatre and The Dukes’ new digital co-production of The Importance of Being Earnest brings Oscar Wilde’s classic play up to date and transfers the action up north. I …

Review: There’s Something Among Us, Chronic Insanity by Shirley Both

Review: There’s Something Among Us, Chronic Insanity4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping AYT goi…

Virtual musical from NextStop Theatre to poke fun at dating game by News Desk

A musical comedy about two young singles who have been set up on a blind date and are having dinner in a restaurant. What could possibly be more exciting after the past year? As its first f…

Ravinia Festival has a new leader and a bold plan to bring you back this summer by Chris Jones

New president Jeffrey P. Haydon and his staff have come up with an ambitious plan to present music outside in Highland Park this summer. Ravinia has been much missed.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 29, 2021 by Ashley Steves

Florence Takes On “Gatsby,” Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces Commissioning Recipients, Feinstein’s/54 Below To Hold “The Producers” Reunion “Today on Broadway” is a dail…

Shows to see at outdoor theatres across the UK by Hira Desai

We've pulledd together a list of shows to see at outdoor theatres across the UK so that you can enjoy the magic of theatre throughout the summer. The post Shows to see at outdoor theatres a…

‘The casting is an absolute master stroke’: CELLS – Metta Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

Writer/director P Burton-Morgan and composer Ben Glasstone have developed a pair of characters in Cells who build their stories in song as they see the reflection of self in each other.

Full cast announced for the World Premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella by Hira Desai

Joining the previously announced cast will be Rebecca Trehearn, Georgina Castle and Laura Baldwin and Gloria Onitiri, who will play The Godmother. The post Full cast announced for the World…

Australian premiere of Head Over Heals announced for the Hayes

Sashay or stay – will RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under erase Australia’s ‘ocker’ drag past?

April 29: Producers have jobs for life; but not the actors or musicians that they need for their shows (until they start using digital versions…..) by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post April 29: Producers have jobs for life; but not the actors or musicians that they need for their shows (until they start using digital versions…..) first appeared on…

Step right up: five of the best dance films to watch online by Lyndsey Winship

Celebrate International Dance Day by watching some of these great short films at home, from Scottish Ballet to a global collaboration in South Korea Premiering on Thursday, this is a brillia…

Smart Phone Film Fest returns with innovations aplenty!

Ramsay Art Prize 2021 Finalists Announced

Introspection and Funding Equity in NC by Joe Patti

Equity in funding decisions has become a hot topic of late.  Last week on the Americans for the Arts blog, Krista Terrell, Acting President for Arts & Science Council of Charlotte/Meckl…

DRUMMER QUEENS – Brisbane by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has TWO double passes to giveaway to the opening night of Drummer Queens at QPAC Brisbane on Wednesday 12th

Hit Smart Phone film festival returns with innovations aplenty by Sean McLoughlin

Since its creation by dynamic duo Angela Blake and Ali Crew (below right), filmmakers of all ages, from all over

Watch Tiler Peck, Shoba Narayan, Tony Yazbeck, and More Celebrate International Dance Day by Roberto Araujo

The music video is a tribute to dance and the return of live entertainment.

Joe Morton and Sally Murphy Star in Audible Production of Brutal Imagination April 29 by Dan Meyer

The pair reprise their roles from the 2001 Off-Broadway production.

Celebrate 25 Years of Jonathan Larson’s Rent on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opened at the Nederlander Theatre April 29, 1996.

IMPRESSIONS: Works & Process' Pop Up Performances at the Guggenheim Museum, Featuring the Companies of José Limón, Mark Morris, and Martha Graha by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Works & Process' Pop Up Performances at the Guggenheim Museum, Featuring the Companies of José Limón, Mark Morris, and Martha Graham, "Most of the Works and Process per…