Theater Mu Announces New Eyes Festival 2021, ‘Un(Scene)’ by American Theatre Editors

This year's festival will feature a series of short plays in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence in the country.

South Coast Rep Announces 2021 Pacific Playwrights Festival by American Theatre Editors

The festival, which opened on April 26, will feature readings throughout May and June.

CHAUVET Professional: Ovation Rêve E-3 LED Ellipsoidal by Michael Eddy

The new Chauvet Ovation Rêve E-3, a next generation ellipsoidal that’s designed to create an array of vivid colors as well as variable whites. Incorporating advanced LED technology, the v…

Broadway: Sondheim’s “Company” Revival, The One Show Everyone Wanted to See, Will Finally Open on January 9th by Roger Friedman

The one Broadway show everyone wanted to see, the latest revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,” will finally open January 9th after an

Golden Thread Names Sahar Assaf New Exec Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Assaf succeeds founding artistic director Torange Yeghiazarian, leading the 25-year-old company into its next chapter.

Romeo & Bernadette Says It's Eyeing a Broadway Bow in 2022 by Dan Meyer

The time-traveling musical premiered Off-Broadway at A.R.T./NY Theatres in 2020.

Storytime Online by Barry Gordin

Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton will read their children’s book, Simeon’s Gift, on Saturday @10:30 am via Zoom. This is the final segment in the Bay Street Theater …

‘Romeo & Bernadette’ Musical Comedy Makes Broadway Plans For Spring 2022 by Greg Evans

Romeo & Bernadette: A Musical Tale of Verona and Brooklyn, an updated – somewhat – musical comedy take on Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers that enjoyed a pre-pandemic Off Broadway…

Sean San José: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Community by American Theatre Editors

As San José takes the reins of the Bay Area's Magic Theatre, he's set to bring his Campo Santos ethos to a larger platform.

Gary Owens: King of KORN by Trav S.D.

There is no single word to describe the strange niche career of Gary Owens (Gary Bernard Altman, 1934-2015). He is best known for his prominent gig on TV’s hottest show of the late 1960s a…

‘We even performed it in front of the pope!’ – how we made Godspell by Interviews By Chris Wiegand

‘Religious groups didn’t like Jesus wearing a Superman shirt or the lack of a resurrection. So we told them the curtain call was the resurrection – when Jesus runs on and takes a bow�…

What to Watch in The New Year

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE: The miniseries stars stars Paul Pecorino and Rob Eco as Jane and Tarzan respectively, and features special cameo appearances by Mario Cantone and Randy Rainbow. The …

Looking back, and forward, with the stars of Lincoln Center Theater by Deb Miller

The stars of Lincoln Center Theater’s iconic productions reminisce about their experiences in an online retrospective Tales from the Wings, premiering on Thursday, May 13, at 7 pm. The one…

Olney’s outdoor summer programming to uphold its anti-racism pledge by News Desk

Olney Theatre Center returns to live performances this summer with Olney Outdoors performances on its tree-covered Root Family Stage. The season will feature free Shakespeare, an in-person e…

Gina Femia Receives 2021 Neukom Institute Award for Playwriting by Amelia Merrill

Nkenna Akunna also received runner-up honors for her play 'Some of Us Exist in the Future.'

Theatre Review: ‘Serious Adverse Effects’ presented by Rapid Lemon Productions by Katie Gaab

For over a year and a half, the world has anxiously anticipated a vaccine to combat the current global pandemic. While some countries have now been able to successfully launch vaccination si…

Returning to the Rehearsal Room by Performerstuff

Returning to the Rehearsal Room Written by Amanda Grace May 9th, 2021 It’s official: UK drama students are back in school. Rushing between voice, movement, and acting classes, it’s …

Government confirms reopening of theatres from 17 May with socially distanced audiences by Hira Desai

The Government today announced that step 3 of the roadmap will go ahead on 17 May, meaning theatres across England can reopen with social distancing. The post Government confirms reopening o…

NEWS: Virginia Opera Announces 2021-2022 Season Plans by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Launching with an unprecedented production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold at Topgolf, Virginia Opera’s return to live performance includes La Bohème, Three Decembers, The Marriage of Figaro,…

Podcast Episode #232: How shows get the green light on Broadway versus Hollywood.

ESTIMATED LISTENING TIME OF THIS PODCAST EPISODE:  12 Minutes CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: And then, do these three things. FOLLOW The Producer’s Perspective on Apple Podcast (it’s FREE!) Rat…

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will return to Broadway Oct. 16 by Caitlin Huston

“Ain’t Too Proud” will resume Broadway performances on Oct. 16.  The musical, which opened on Broadway on March 21, 2019, will return to the Imperial Theatre with a special gala perfo…

Temptations Musical ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Resumes Broadway Performances In October by Greg Evans

Another Broadway comeback story: The Tony Award-winning Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations will resume Broadway performances on Saturday, October 16 at the Imperial …

Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations Confirms Broadway Return by Andrew Gans

The musical opened on Broadway March 21, 2019, playing for just under a year before the coronavirus shutdown.

‘Entertaining viewing’: SUDDENLY / CELLS (Online review) by John Chapman

Sometimes good things DO come in small packages – a pair of mini musicals, Suddenly and Cells, make a pleasurable watch.

What Broadway Shows Are Opening Back Up And When (So Far)

On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that Broadway shows can return to performances with a full capacity as of September 14, 2021. Though we have not heard from the unions, theatre owner…

Jessie Mueller, Amber Iman, Justin Guarini, More Will Sing in PBS Concert Series One Voice: The Songs We Share by Andrew Gans

The new series launches May 28 with two episodes, including a concert featuring Broadway songs that have become anthems.

Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall Announces 21/22 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

Broadway shows are returning to Fort Worth as Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced today the 2021-2022 Broadway at the Bass seaso…

Complicating Notions of Womanhood by Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson

By Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson. On this week's episode of Kunafa and Shay, Marina and Nabra discuss Western ideals of women, specifically Arab women, and two adaptations of Western p…

Theatre Communications Group Launches New Round of Rising Leaders of Color Program by Michael Eddy

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the participants in the sixth round of its Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) Program. The partic…

It's Not Your Imagination! Ain't Too Proud Will Be Back on Broadway This Fall

The Temptations return to the Imperial Theatre.

Jennifer Holliday, Mykal Kilgore, Anthony Roth Costanzo, More Set for Final Myths and Hymns by Dan Meyer

The project showcases Adam Guettel's song cycle as a series of short films.

NEWS: Strathmore Announces New Open-Air Summer Concert Series by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  Full season of concerts kicks off at the new Patio Stage on the Music Center’s Trawick Terrace Opening May 30 with jazz icon Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Sep…

‘Company’ Sets December Broadway Return With Katrina Lenk & Patti LuPone by Greg Evans

Company, the Marianne Elliott-directed revival of the classic Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, will resume performances at Broadway’s Bernard B…

London Theatre News Today: Monday 10 May by Hira Desai

Today's news roundup includes a first look at Walden starring Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson. Check it out! The post London Theatre News Today: Monday 10 May appeared first…

That’s a Wrap! ‘Come From Away’ Completes Film Shooting by Matthew Wexler

As with "Diana," "Hamilton," and an increasing number of staged shows, producers and creators are looking for new ways to share theater with audiences while Broadway remains dark. The post…

LUPONE-LED ‘COMPANY’ TO OPEN ON JAN. 9, 2022; ‘DOUBTFIRE,’ ‘COME FROM AWAY’ ALSO ANNOUNCE RETURN DATES by Philip Boroff

In comes Company  — again. Marianne Elliott’s revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s revered 1970 musical will resume previews on Dec. 20 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre ah…

In Comes Company: Gender-Swapped Revival Confirms Return to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The musical was originally slated to open March 22, 2020—composer Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday.

George Coe: Absolutely Ready for Prime Time by Trav S.D.

There is unavoidable injustice in how character actor George Coe (George Cohen, 1929-2015) is normally described. He was a footnote in a major phenomenon, and that brief hiccup tends to over…

‘Company’ will return to Broadway on Dec. 20 by Caitlin Huston

The new revival of “Company” will resume Broadway performances on Dec. 20.  Katrina Lenk, who plays Bobbie, and Patti Lupone as Joanne are confirmed to return with the production, with …

Yale University Art Gallery inviting public back after monthslong closure by Susan Dunne

Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, which reopened Sept. 25 and then closed again on Oct. 16, citing strict university protocols pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen aga…

Breaking: COME FROM AWAY Will Return To Broadway This September

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY will return to Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, May 10, 2021 by Susan Grace

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‘Come From Away’ Is Latest Broadway Returnee: Tony-Winning Musical Resumes Performances In September by Greg Evans

Come From Away, the Tony- and Olivier Award-winning musical, will return to Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Tuesday, September 21, producers announced today. The reopening will mar…

‘Come From Away’ announces Sept. 21 Broadway return by Caitlin Huston

“Come From Away” will return to Broadway on Sept. 21. The musical, which is shooting a filmed version of the production this month, will release tickets Monday. The reopening announcemen…

Come From Away to Reopen on Broadway in September by Dan Meyer

The Tony-nominated musical will resume performances at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Concert Review: Mount Vernon Virtuosi presented by Candlelight Concert Society by Susan Brall

On Saturday, May 8, 2021, the Candlelight Concert Society presented its first concert since the pandemic began. Mount Vernon Virtuosi, with Amit Peled conducting, performed at the Chrysalis …

Phone Rings, Door Chimes, Company, With Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, Returns This Christmas

The Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical is directed by Marianne Elliott.

Come From Away Will Resume on Broadway in September With Its 1,251st Performance

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Helllooooo, Broadway! Mrs. Doubtfire Will Be Back in October

Rob McClure stars in this new musical from the creators of Something Rotten!

‘Marking out just how powerful digital theatre can be’: Still Life: Untold Stories of Nottingham Now – Nottingham Playhouse (Online review) by Ian Foster

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Frances De La Tour, among others, star in the heartbreakingly excellent Still Life: Untold Stories of Nottingham Now.

Broadway Reopening: 1. Specific Dates for Six, Phantom, etc. 2. New shows announced! 3. Reopening Disconnect, Ambivalence and Fears…. #Stageworthy by New York Theater

Broadway musicals are making the reopening feel real, with tickets back on sale and specific opening dates announced: Chicago, Sept 14. Six, Sept 17. Come From Away, Sept 21. Aint Too Prou…

MRS. DOUBTFIRE to Resume Broadway Previews This October

Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell and music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, directed by Jerry Zaks, will open…

PHOTO: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For THE MUSIC MAN

Hugh Jackman has posted a new photo from rehearsal for The Music Man, featuring himself and Sutton Foster.

REVIEW: Christine Pedi, The Seth Concert Series Online ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Christine Pedi performing with Seth Rudetsky in the latest of the Seth Concert Series Online. This post REVIEW: Christine Pedi, The Seth Concert Series …

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Musical Announces Fall Broadway Return With Rob McClure In Title Role by Greg Evans

Well, poppets, Mrs. Doubtfire is the latest Broadway returnee: Producers of the musical adaptation announced today that the show will begin previews on Oct. 21 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatr…

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ will return to Broadway on Oct. 21 by Caitlin Huston

The new musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” will resume performances on Broadway Oct. 21. The musical, which played three previews before the March 12, 2020 shutdown, will open at the Stephen Sondh…

Mrs. Doubtfire Plans Post-COVID Broadway Return in October by Dan Meyer

Rob McClure will return to the title role in the screen-to-stage musical, which played three previews prior to the pandemic shutdown.

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 10, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

“Between Riverside and Crazy” to Play Broadway, Broadway League Announces Its First Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Eddie Redmayne in Talks to Play Emcee in West End “Cab…

Island Moving Company’s ‘Return to Live’: Deep, thoughtful art by Admin

Waterfire Arts Center, Providence, RI.May 6, 2021. Returning to live performance — these days, it’s a development that can make dancers and dance lovers everywhere rejoice. Since March o…

Tell Us In 10: Francesca Forristal & Jordan Paul Clarke by Hira Desai

In our new Tell Us In 10 interview, we're talking to Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarke, cast members and writers of new musical, Public Domain. The post Tell Us In 10: Francesca For…

1970s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - Elimination Group D! 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…

iHeartDance NYC to present new rooftop shows and Ann Reinking tribute by Admin

iHeartDance NYC, a new initiative to celebrate and support the dance artists of New York City through performance opportunities and financial relief, announces four additional performances…

Norm Lewis Concert Kicks Off RESTART STAGES Today, May 10

As part of its Restart Stages program, Lincoln Center campus presents a livestream of Tony-nominee Norm Lewis in concert from Damrosch Park, tonight, May 10 at 8:00 p.m.

WATCH: Want to know more about S&S Theatre Productions? Terri Paddock chats to some the creatives by Press Releases

Even lockdown couldn’t stop some of the creative minds behind the recently launched S&S Theatre Productions (previously the S&S Award) getting together to talk about the new compan…

All-star cast announced for second Monday Night At The Apollo concert by Hira Desai

Shan Ako, Arthur Darvill and Sophie Evans, are just some of the cast members announced for the 2nd concert. Find out more about the all-star concert here. The post All-star cast announced fo…

‘It’s all appealingly bonkers’: CHATEAU GHOUL – LipService / Oldham Coliseum (Online review) by Louise Penn

Very end of Blackpool Pier or Phoenix Nights, and if you appreciate either you’ll love Lip Service’s clever characterisations, sly digs at the supernatural, and the way Château Ghoul is…

Striking visuals bring ‘Semele’ to life at Pittsburgh Opera by Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wake Up With BWW 5/10: COME FROM AWAY Cast Returns to Film the Show, and More!

Today's top stories: the cast of Come From Away returns to film the show, Laura Benanti releases new music video, and more!

NEWS: White Bear Theatre reopens with satirical monologue Villain In Tinseltown (A warning from George Sanders) by Featured Content

Presented by an OffWestEnd OnComm awarded team, David Harrold’s play Villain In Tinseltown – ‘a satirical monologue and life warning from the legendary, Oscar-winning actor George Sand…

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Johnson to allow hugging and indoor venues to reopen in England from 17 May by Sarah Boseley Health Editor

Spread of Indian Covid variant has not deterred PM from return of cinemas and indoor hospitality and permitting mixing at home Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverag…

NEWS: Les Dennis joins the cast of Hairspray the Musical at the London Coliseum by Press Releases

Actor Les Dennis is to join the new production of Hairspray the Musical which is set to play a limited season at the London Coliseum from 21 June to 29 September 2021.

Elfie Shiosaki: Homecoming

Sadiq Khan announces ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign from the stage of Shakespeare’s Globe by Megan

Society Of London Theatre supports Mayor’s office, London and Partners & the London Tourism Recovery Board as Khan launches ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign. The post Sadiq Khan annou…

Darren Sylvester’s hyper-real works bring pop culture to Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

May 10 UPDATE: What’s returning and what’s new in the months ahead by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post May 10 UPDATE: What’s returning and what’s new in the months ahead first appeared on Shenton Stage.

“The Empire Builders:” A Bold Experiment in Alternative Theatre by Tonderai Chiyindiko

An intimate listening party of The Empire Builders, an immersive audio production performed by the Kwasha! Theatre Company, is a bold experiment in alternative theatre! Presented by the Fre…

Darlinghurst Theatre Company announces the 2021 Cast of ONCE

15+ Stage Performances to Watch May 10-11 - See Norm Lewis, Alan Cumming, Liz Callaway, Ethan Slater, Jessie Mueller and more

With in-person theatre still a rarity for the time being, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can watch this M…

Lincoln Center's Restart Stages Launches May 10 With Norm Lewis Concert by Andrew Gans

The initiative to kick start the performing arts sector on the cultural campus also features an evening with Jose Llana later this month.