Artists’ Entry: Lia Rodrigues by Etcetera

Every month, Etcetera gazes into the soul of a performer. Artistic interest instead of human interest. This time, the honor goes to Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues, who works in Maré,…

The hilarious Broadway hit THE WEDDING SINGER comes to Sydney for an extended season by Sean McLoughlin

Time to dust off those leg warmers and sequined shoulder-pads, Sydney! Penned by the writer of the smash movie, the

Gatsby, Ripley and the fake heiress: inside the tech fantasy Anna X by Natasha Tripney

Journalist turned playwright Joseph Charlton on how the Anna Sorokin case inspired his play about identity and power, starring Emma Corrin One night, while out with friends in London and loo…

TOUCHÉ by American Ballet Theatre

In honor of Pride Month, we are very excited to share Christopher Rudd’s groundbreaking work, TOUCHÉ, starring ABT Dancers Calvin Royal III and João Menegussi with intimacy direction by …

TKTS Introduces New Post-Vaccine ‘Bobbing for Mezzanine Seats’ Bucket by Broadway Beat

by W.A. Hughes. NEW YORK CITY, NY — With vaccination rates on the rise, TKTS announced today that they’re unveiling a new, post-vaccine...

Virtual Theater: TALES OF THE CITY, THE MUSICAL (American Conservatory Theater, Broadway On Demand) by Tony Frankel

A.C.T. OFFERS ONLINE SCREENING OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN’S TALES OF THE CITY, THE MUSICAL Filmed during its original 2011 run, this 10th Anniversary event will stream during San Francisco Pri…

Virtual Theater Review: THE NICETIES (Manhattan Theatre Club in association with The Huntington) by Tony Frankel

I just watched Manhattan Theatre Club‘s special new adaptation of The Niceties updated for the virtual stage by playwright Eleanor Burgess. In The Niceties an ambitious young Black co…

Odds & Ends: Billy Porter Reveals Title and Release Date for Memoir by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Billy Porter's Unprotected to Hit Shelves in October The category is: pre-order! As previously announced, Tony and Emmy wi…

Countdown to Fountain Theatre’s Juneteenth event starts today by Fountaintheatre

Join us as we count down to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. On Saturday, June 19th — the date known as Juneteenth — come to the F…

Review: Topsie Redfern’s Crystal Balls, Above The Stag Theatre by Shirley Both

Review: Topsie Redfern’s Crystal Balls, Above The Stag Theatre4.0Overall ScoreOnce upon a time there was a sparkling, girly boy who found a mysterious crystal ball hidden away in an attic.…

Review: Lovefool, The Space Theatre by Samuel Nicholls

Review: Lovefool, The Space Theatre 4.0Overall Score Last time I saw Lovefool, it was October 2020 and it was … fine? Tucked away upstairs in the Bread and Roses Theatre, the 50 minute…

Word Up! Live: Hip Hop & Freestyle Rap with Miki Vale and Ric Scales by The Old Globe

The beloved Word Up! program is back and in person! You read that right, we will seeyou in our outdoor Copley Plaza at The Old Globe ready for some exciting times together. Dance to DJ Miki…

How ViacomCBS's Content Deals Cost U.S. Taxpayers $4 Billion by Edmund Lee

A new report details ViacomCBS’s use of a labyrinthine tax shelter to sell rights to its shows and films overseas.

HBO's newest vision of Mideast peace shows how film and TV misunderstand the crisis by Lorraine Ali

"Oslo" chronicles the negotiations that led to the 1993 Peace Accords. But it can't bring itself to examine what started the conflict in the first place.

Emmys 2021: Lead Actress Contenders by Danielle Turchiano

There was no shortage of strong roles for female drama, comedy and limited series/TV movie Emmy contenders this year!

Alanis Morissette Unveils New Dates for ‘Jagged Little Pill’ 25th Anniversary Tour by Jem Aswad

Seven-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette has unveiled new tour dates for her 2021-2022 world tour to celebrate 25 years of her groundbreaking “Jagged Little Pill” a…

‘Pose’ Team Reflects on Creating a Fairy Tale for a Flashback Ball by Danielle Turchiano

In the third episode of the third and final season of “Pose,” the FX period drama goes back to the beginning to show off the first ball performance by Elektra’s (Dominique Jackson) new…

Leading British Drama Schools Facing Allegations of Sexual Harassment, Abuse by K.j. Yossman

Some of Britain’s most respected drama schools are facing allegations of sexual harassment, with students claiming they experienced or witnessed sexual assault and “inappropriate” beha…

Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Some Like It Hot’ Was a Troubled Production That Produced a Classic Movie by Brent Lang

At the height of her stardom, Marilyn Monroe took an 18-month hiatus from Hollywood. The screen icon, who would have turned 95 on June 1, was battling ill health, which was linked to her bar…

Hamilton returns to San Francisco: August 2021 by Broadwaysf

HAMILTON returns to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Performances begin August 10. Strictly limited 4-week engagement through September 5, 2021. Visit hamilton.broadwaysf.com for ticke…

Review: Wrapped Up In This, Mele Broomes/Take Me Somewhere by Tricia Wey

Review: Wrapped Up In This, Mele Broomes/Take Me Somewhere 5.0Overall Score The first 15 minutes are atmospheric: beautiful music accompanying a dimly lit stage slowly filling with fog. Mele…

Review: I Looked Up At The Sky And I, Imagined All Of The Stars Were My Sisters, Keijaun Thomas/Take Me Somewhere by Tricia Wey

Review: I Looked Up At The Sky And I, Imagined All Of The Stars Were My Sisters, Keijaun Thomas/Take Me Somewhere4.0Overall ScoreKeijaun Thomas’ new video performance is only 7 minutes lon…

A.C.T. to Stream 2011 Production of Tales of the City Musical In Celebration of Pride

Written by Jake Shears and John Garden, the production starred Betsy Wolfe, Wesley Taylor, Judy Kaye, and more.

Eric Dever, Artist, June 1, 2021 by Barry Gordin

Actors’ Equity Executive Director Mary McColl to step down from role in 2022 by Caitlin Huston

Mary McColl, executive director of Actors’ Equity, will step down from her position after the expiration of her contract in January 2022, the union announced Tuesday.  McColl, who started…

Actors’ Equity Executive Director Mary McColl Announces Planned Departure by Greg Evans

Mary McColl, the current executive director of Actors’ Equity Association, has announced that she will not seek a new contract when her current agreement expires in January 2022. McColl ma…

Ballet Tech Kids Dance by Joycetheater

Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance has been dancing up a storm for years, with annual seasons at the Joyce. This digital program features three quintessential works by Eliot Feld: A Stair Dance (200…

BEST BOOKS FOR SUMMER by Robert Shuman

Great reads for summer 2021, represented by Marit Literary Agency: REAGAN’S COWBOYS: INSIDE THE 1984 REELECTION CAMPAIGN’S SECRET OPERATION AGAINST GERALDINE FERRARO  by John B. Roberts…

The Stonewall Inn launches Pride Month with a benefit concert tonight by Deb Miller

For over 50 years, The Stonewall Inn has been a beacon of hope as one of the original safe spaces and community centers for the LGBTQA+ community. Inspired by the struggles and ideals of the…

Of Massacres, Myths, and Morgan Freeman by Trav S.D.

I found myself stalled this morning, wondering “What can I write that’s worth writing about on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre?” It’s an event most of my friends and…

In the News: Will Swenson and Rachel Bay Jones Head to the Small Screen, Blindness Sets Toronto Dates, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Tony-winning producer and BroadwayHD CEO and founder Bonnie Comley has been elected board president of The Drama League.

Lilies Off Broadway by Barry Gordin

Final two weeks of Lilies, or The Revival of a Romantic Drama will play final performance Sunday, June 6th. June 1, 2021:   Lilies, or The Revival of a Romantic Drama, one of first new sho…

‘Hamilton’ to return to S.F. with ‘100% capacity’ audiences by Lily Janiak

"We’re excited that 'Hamilton' is coming back to the Orpheum Theatre," said S.F. Mayor London N. Breed.

Arlene Golonka Dies: ‘The Andy Griffith Show’, ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’ Actress Was 85 by Greg Evans

Arlene Golonka, best known for her portrayal of waitress Millie on the classic CBS sitcom The Andy Griffith Show and its spinoff Mayberry R.F.D., died Monday at a West Hollywood memory care …

New Sales Hires at Altman Lighting by Michael Eddy

Altman Lighting announces two new hires in its sales department. Jon Hyrkas will serve as the new Western Regional Sales Manager, and Jake Rhodes will serve as Product Sales Specialist, star…

Where Oscar Wilde Once Slept (in Prison Garb) by Stephen Castle

Activists are trying to preserve the prison he was sent to after his conviction for “indecency,” saying his life is an important part of Britain’s history.

The Arden presents ‘Joilet Harris and Mary Martello: Sisters!’ by Cameron Kelsall

Stalwart Philadelphia performers chronicle their decades-long friendship in 'Sisters!,' a virtual cabaret produced by Arden Theatre. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch June 1-4 by Talaura Harms

A new Raja Feather Kelly work, Audra McDonald in Ohio State Murders, Victoria Clark in concert, and more online offerings this week.

Company | E returns to live performance with new works on climate change by Jane Franklin

Company | E put out a bold call for choreographers early this spring. In the era of COVID cancellations and livestream programming this announcement provided a bright spot, a hint that chang…

Go Inside Opening Night of The Blues Brothers at Broadway at the Drive-In by Marc J. Franklin

The drive-in movie theatre experience, featuring live musical performances in sync with the 1980 film, opened at Radial Park May 27.

Will Waitress Reopen on Broadway? The Show's Website Seems to Think So

The production teases a return to New York City.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger and More Set for Outdoor Seven Deadly Sins Play Cycle

The production will take place in the Meatpacking District.

When Arts Presenters and Creative Independent Producers Come Together by International Presenting Commons (ipc)

By International Presenting Commons (IPC). The International Presenting Commons shares a statement on how and why arts presenters and creative independent producers have come together to sus…

Review: In ‘Swing Low’ by the Joffrey Ballet, angels arrive to save a dancer by Chris Jones

In just 20 minutes on YouTube, the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago sends feathers and angels to save a dancer.

Meet the cast of An Octoroon by Fountaintheatre

by Terri Roberts The Memorial Day holiday may have been a three-day weekend for most, but at the Fountain Theatre the cast and crew of our Los Angeles premiere of An Octoroon were digging in…

Where Wilde Once Slept (in Prison Garb) by Stephen Castle

Activists are trying to preserve the prison he was sent to after his conviction for “indecency,” saying his life is an important part of Britain’s history.

Chris Gethard: Half My Life review – arresting snapshots of a standup by Brian Logan

Available onlinePart behind-the-scenes doc and part reiteration of Gethard’s faith in comedy, this is a vivid portrait of a peripatetic life Chris Gethard’s new film opens with the 40-ye…

VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY's Todd Almond Performs 'Duquesne Whistle' on the Stage of the Belasco Theatre

In a video directed by Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Girl From The North Country's Todd Almond visited the Belasco Theatre to perform Duquesne Whistle, imagining the days when the theatre will b…

Get to Know the Students of Next on Stage: Reese Henrick Loves the Genuine Nature of Live Theater

Contestant Reese Henrick shares why she applied to this season of Next on Stage, an educator that gave her a chance, and more!

Broadway To Reopen Even Earlier With New Play ‘Pass Over’ by Lee Seymour

The new play will open August 4, and is poised to make meaningful headway in the industry's reckoning on racial inequity.

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 6/01/21. Arts news for WMass and No.CT including a new play streaming from Barrington Stage, new TV/radio program from the Westfield Athenaeum, new exhibit at the Spr…

Ep. 99: Andre Jordan Talks Diana, Equity, Diversity, and So Much More by Lauren Van Hemert

About the Guest Andre Jordan is making his Broadway debut in DIANA. National Tours: SHREK THE MUSICAL (Donkey), LEGALLY BLONDE (Carlos), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Zebulon…

Watch Girl From the North Country Star Todd Almond Sing 'Duquesne Whistle' by Dan Meyer

The performance was filmed on stage at the Belasco Theatre, home of the Bob Dylan musical.

‘Our words are power’: Connecticut indigenous women writers to talk about culture and representation in Arts & Ideas event by Susan Dunne

Five indigenous women writers will get together virtually to chat about writing, culture and representation on June 3, in an event presented by the International Festival of Arts and Ideas.

NY PopsUp opens its June events in Union Square and on IG Live this evening by Deb Miller

Because of the impromptu nature of pop-up events, NY PopsUp – an ongoing initiative to reactivate the performing arts and to revitalize audiences with surprise shows throughout the city an…

Michelle Evans by Patty Craft

Offers dynamic college auditions workshop. The post Michelle Evans appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

“Hamilton” to Reopen At San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre this August by Matthew Herzog

Producer Jeffrey Seller and BroadwaySF (San Francisco, CA) announced today that Hamilton will return to San Francisco and reopen the Orpheum Theatre for a strictly limited four-week engageme…

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Paid Fellowship Program for Aspiring Theatre Makers by Michael Eddy

The Black Theatre Coalition announces that it is awarding 48 fellowships of $50,000 each in 20 industry disciplines and is now accepting applications through July 16, 2021. The Black Theatre…

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Morgan McGhee, Eric Ulloa, More Join NYC Debut of Seven Deadly Sins by Dan Meyer

The immersive theatrical experience begins previews June 22.

Happy Hour on the Fringe: 3AM Theatre, Hand to Hand Circus Festival by Sabrina Carter

On this episode of Happy Hour on the Fringe, Zach Blackwood sits down with the brilliant minds behind 3AM Theatre, Kyle Driggs and Andrea Murillo ahead of their Hand to Hand debut. The three…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Unrehearsed Futures: (Im)possible Futures

By . Presenting Unrehearsed Futures: (Im)possible Futures livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv Thursday 17 June 2021 at 12 p.m.

Virginia Theatre Celebrates its Centennial with New L-Acoustics Kara II System by Michael Eddy

The beautiful Virginia Theatre, located in Champaign, IL, turns 100 years old this year. Originally opening as the RKO Virginia in 1921, is now a performing arts center recently got a very a…

Theater Wit will reopen with ‘Mr. Burns’ in August by Hannah Herrera Greenspan

This summer, Lakeview's Theater Wit will resume live performances with a revival of “Mr. Burns, a post electric play,” popular in 2015.

Livestreaming a Conversation: Unrehearsed Futures: Planetarity in the Pandemic

By . Presenting Unrehearsed Futures: Planetarity in the Pandemic livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv Thursday 10 June 2021 at 4 a.m.

Good for You! Jordan Fisher Will Return to Title Role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Jordan Fisher will don the blue polo once again to star in Dear Evan Hansen when the Tony-winning musical resumes Broadway performances at the Music Box Theatre on June 11. Fisher announced …

Broadway-Aimed Four Tops Musical in Development by Original Group Member Abdul 'Duke' Fakir by Lindsey Sullivan

Another Motown super group may have its story told on Broadway. According to Page Six, original Four Tops member Abdul “Duke” Fakir and producer Paul Lambert are working on a musical abo…

Watch Raúl Esparza Reflect on Creating Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration by Lindsey Sullivan

The newest episode of Broadway Profiles features an interview with four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza. He spoke with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek about teaming up for Take …

Theater Commentary: A Time for Tragic Reflection by Bill Marx

"We can, of course, be deceived in many ways. We can be deceived by believing what is untrue, but we certainly are also deceived by not believing what is true." -- Søren Kierkegaard The po…

Broadway’s relaunch now set for Aug. 4 with the scalding drama ‘Pass Over’ by Peter Marks

Antoinette Nwandu’s play moves into the inaugural slot on theater’s biggest platform, before the big, long-running musicals.

What to Watch: June 1 by Suzanna Bowling

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE: The 1981 TARZAN film became a massive financial hit due to its dizzyingly unintentional bad taste, and screenwriter Paul Pecorino has set out to push these offensive…

Jordan Fisher will return as lead in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Jordan Fisher will return as the lead in “Dear Evan Hansen” when it resumes performance Dec. 11.  Fisher made the announcement Tuesday during an appearance and performance on “Good Mo…

HAPPY PRIDE! by Cabaret Hotspot!

HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE! Please watch here for a listing of all the upcoming Pride events this month AND, if you are doing a Pride specific event…let us know!

10 Shows That Have Shaped the Course of LGBTQ+ Theatre History by Alexandra Appleton

As we celebrate Pride month, we look back at ten shows that have made important contributions to LGBTQ+ theatre’s rich history.

Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Olga Merediz, and More Talk In the Heights Movie by TheaterMania

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes's Tony-winning musical In the Heights is heading for the big screen this month, debuting in cinemas and on HBO Max on June 11. Here, writers Mira…

Studio 5: Matthew Ball with Wayne McGregor by New York City Center

Award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor, recently named director of dance for the Venice Biennale, is Resident Choreographer of The Royal Ballet and founder of Studio Wayne McGregor. His …

The 2021 Summer Arts Preview: Observer’s List of the Best This Season by Observer Team, Observer Team

The best in arts and entertainment this summer, from films, television, performing arts, visual arts, and books, compiled by Observer.

Lesbians in Ballet: ‘Has Anyone Like Me Ever Walked These Halls?’ by Siobhan Burke

Ballet’s strict gender norms put pressure on women to conform. But dancers who don’t are finding they’re not alone.

Best of Theater Summer 2021, From ‘Merry Wives’ to ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ by David Cote

Our top theater picks for summer 2021, full of wicked performances from 'Whore's Eye View' to 'Tiny House.'

4 Times Couture Fashion Designers Took Their Talents to the Stage by Talaura Harms

Halston, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, and Isaac Mizrahi all started in the fashion industry but took a turn at Broadway costume design.

Check Out Photos of These 12 Theatremakers Celebrating Queer Joy With Ring of Keys by Marc J. Franklin

The arts organization partnered with BC/EFA for a Pride photo shoot with photographer Shani Hadjian.

Hot Clip of the Day: Jordan Fisher's "For Forever" Is Reason To Revisit Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen and Broadway fans, happy news came out this morning! The brilliant Jordan Fisher announced on Good Morning America that he will be returning in the musical's title role come…

Equipson Gives LightShark Products Its Own Brand Identity by Michael Eddy

LightShark, Equipson’s Award winning range of multiprotocol control products for the entertainment industry, are being given its own brand identity to reflect its growing popularity and th…

June 2021 Theater Openings. Meryl Streep AND The Meatpacking District, AND Every Musical on the West End (Online!) by New York Theater

Below is a selective list of theater that is opening in the month of June* — day-by-day for the first week then a glorious taste of what’s in store for the rest of the month…a schedul…

Stars in the House Celebrates Tony Winner Leslie Uggams June 1 by Andrew Gans

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

City Theatrical: QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, Now Available in Two Types by Michael Eddy

QolorFLEX® 5-in-1 LED Tape, from City Theatrical, is an interior-grade LED Tape with high output brightness and the ability to create a wide spectrum of colors when used with a DMX color co…

Take The 30 Day Script Challenge. Imagine what could happen if you succeed? by Ken Davenport

My mission is to get more theater out into the world. Because I believe the world is a better place if there is more theater in it. One of the most successful tools in this initiative is o…

‘Honest & intense’: NO STRINGS ATTACHED – King’s Head Theatre by Laura Kressly

It’s been 436 days since the King’s Head Theatre closed its doors due to the pandemic, but who’s counting. The theatre makes a comeback with the debut of No Strings Attached by Charles…

"In The Heights" Team Reveal Deleted de Blasio Softshoe Number They Let Him Do for Filming Permit by Broadway Beat

by Dante Giannetta. @dantegiannetta. NEW YORK, NY - Mayor of NYC, Bill de Blasio was eager to watch the release of In the Heights on HBO,...

Equipson: Upgraded LightShark FX Engine by Michael Eddy

LightShark, Equipson’s award winning lighting & media control hardware product range, has undergone a significant upgrade resulting in a much more powerful FX engine and clear refineme…

The State of the London Stage: June 2021 by Matt Wolf

Theatreland is Back in Business

Broadway Premiere of Pass Over to Reunite Full Original Cast & Begin Performances in August by Lindsey Sullivan

Dates and casting have been announced for Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's Pass Over, which, as previously reported, is set to make its Broadway debut. Directed by Obie Award winner Danya Taymor…

Applications Now Available for Beyond the Stage Door’s No-Cost Theatre Management Intensive for Students of Color by Michael Eddy

Applications are now available online for Beyond the Stage Door, a new no-cost theatre management program for students of color. Interested applicants can find details at www.beyondthestaged…

Broadway Live Cinema Festival Will Screen Musical Films by Matthew Wexler

A new musical-themed film festival will screen "In the Heights," "Chicago," "The Wizard of Oz," "Little Shop of Horrors," and "West Side Story" this summer. The post Broadway Live Cinema F…

Kerry Ellis, Cassidy Janson, Nicole Raquel Dennis, More Will Be Well-Behaved Women at London's Cadogan Hall by Andrew Gans

Julie Atherton will direct Carmel Dean's song cycle.

Jordan Fisher Will Star in Dear Evan Hansen Upon Broadway Reopening by Dan Meyer

Watch Fisher and his co-stars reunite to perform “You Will Be Found” on Good Morning America.

Classical Theatre of Harlem Returns to Live Production With Will Power's Seize the King

The free outdoor production will take place in the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park.

In Comes Company: Talking with Mike Anthony about Life At Hamilton by Broadway By Ghostlight

Mike Anthony has been the bar manager for the entire run of #Hamilton on #Broadway. His new book, My Life At Hamilton has recently released and I got to sit down with Mike and discuss all th…

Girl From The North Country by Mirvish Productions

In what Ben Brantley of The New York Times raves is “as close as mortals come to heaven on earth,” GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is set at a guesthouse where a group of wanderers cross pat…

CHECK IN FROM AWAY | Episode 33 | Ennis Esmer by Mirvish Productions

Steffi and Lisa check in with Toronto actor and comedian Ennis Esmer to find out what he’s been up to during the pandemic. You’ll know Ennis from his starring role in the NBC crime drama…

Seminar by Mirvish Productions

Seminar tells the story of four young writers who each pay $5,000 for a ten-week seminar with Leonard, an international literary figure. The story begins with Kate, a well-to-do Upper West S…

Blindness by Mirvish Productions

Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) has adapted Nobel Prize-winner José Saramago’s dystopian novel Blindness as a sound installatio…

What Did Critics Think of the Oslo Movie? by Dan Meyer

The stage-to-screen adaptation of J.T. Rogers' Tony-winning play stars Andrew Scott and Ruth Wilson

Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Olga Merediz, and More Talk In the Heights Movie

Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes and stars Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, and more chat about the new film.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 by Susan Grace

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London Theatre News Today: Tuesday 1 June by Hira Desai

Gabrielle Brooks and Paul Taylor-Mills on Theatre Chat Live tonight at 6pm, Old Vic and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announce membership match funding & more! The post London Theatre News …

Broadway’s Rebound Advances Again: ‘Pass Over’ Is to Start in August by Michael Paulson

The acclaimed drama by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu is planning to start performances nearly a month before the big musicals begin.

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s ‘Pass Over’ Begins Broadway Run August 4, Taking Lead In Industry’s Return by Greg Evans

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s award-winning play Pass Over will begin performances August 4 at the August Wilson Theatre, making it first Broadway s…

Celebrate Betsy Wolfe’s Birthday With a Look at Her Stage Career by Playbill Staff

The actor celebrates her birthday June 1.

AMC Raises $230 Million From Equity Sales For Acquisitions, Investments; Discussions Underway With Arclight and Pacific Landlords by Naman Ramachandran

Leading cinema chain AMC is raising $230.5 million to purchase additional cinema leases and grow the consumer appeal of its existing properties. AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. revealed on …

‘Fiercely entertaining dance contest’: HERE COME THE BOYS – London Palladium ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Here comes the sun, here comes some form of normality and most importantly, Here Come The Boys. In their West End transfer, following a successful UK tour, four of Strictly’s favourite boy…

‘Pass Over’ announces Aug. 4 start date on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s “Pass Over” will begin performances Aug. 4, marking the earliest scheduled date on Broadway yet.  The play, directed by Danya Taymor, will feature the ori…

June 2021 Streaming: In The Heights, Annie, Rent, More Theatre Favorites Coming by Dan Meyer

See what’s arriving on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more this month.

Broadway-Bound Pass Over Plans Early Start, Beginning Previews in August by Dan Meyer

Off-Broadway cast members Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood, and Gabriel Ebert will reprise their roles in the Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu play.

Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood, Gabriel Ebert to Star in Pass Over on Broadway This Summer

Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's play will begin performances in August.

Jordan Fisher Will Return to Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway When It Reopens

Fisher will once again take on the title role.

Multiplayer Mode: The Map of Now Gamifies the Virtual Performance Festival by Sharon Hoyer

"The thought about doing something that maps the richness, the ecology of our performing arts field—and literally with the geography on the map—began to excite me.”

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Musicalsplaining

This week we revisit the Willy Wonka Cinematic Universe by discussing the 1971 classic and the 2005 remake. Lindsay makes a case for The Weeknd playing Willy Wonka instead of Timothée Chala…

Watch Anthony Rapp Perform ‘True Colors’ in the 1st Episode of OUTTakes by Dan Meyer

The stage and screen favorite kicks off Pride month in the performance and interview series.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Patinkin, Eustis, More to Celebrate Joe Papp’s 100th, Old Globe & La Jolla Announce Seasons, “Blues Brothers” at Radial Park “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Frid…

What’s the last year really been like for theatre critics? by Matt Barton

The temporary transfer of live to online theatre has changed the way many critics, like our own Matt Barton approaches and writes about it. Here, he considers whether we should be more lenie…

This Week in Broadway History: June 1 - 7 by JK

This Week in Broadway History: June 1 - 7 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭   June 1, 1971: Good grief! You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a smash hit off-Broadway, opened at the Golden Theatre, w…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Shaw Shorts at the Orange Tree Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The Richmond-based theatre is welcoming audiences back with a production of two Bernard Shaw plays, Shaw Shorts. We round up what critics have been saying about it…

'A place to be': New group brings together Pittsburgh arts administrators of color by Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How Prescot’s Shakespeare theatre plays into Merseyside regeneration by Larry Elliott Economics Editor

Town on edge of Knowsley – and Liverpool city region’s mayor – use cultural pull to help rebuild area’s economy Levelling up Britain’s unbalanced economy comes in many guises and i…

Mark Rylance: arts should tell ‘love stories’ about nature to tackle climate crisis by Tara Conlan

Exclusive: actor says individuals rather than government should lead way as he launches wetlands drama Sir Mark Rylance has called on the arts to help solve the climate crisis by telling sto…

From fantastic views to fox urine: the joys and perils of outdoor theatre by Natasha Tripney

Faced with indoor restrictions, theatres are venturing outside, and creating thrilling work in the process. Brollies at the ready! Modern Toss on the summer of culture to come This summer, w…

On the Couch with Brendan Maclean

The 7 Stages of Grieving

NEWS: Principle casting is announced for Heathers The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket by Press Releases

Principal casting has been announced for the forthcoming return of Heathers The Musical, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 21 June until 11 September 2021 (press night on is 28 Jun…

Mirvish plans first indoor Toronto theatre presentation since the pandemic began with ‘Blindness’ by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

After cancelling a planned November run due to the second wave of COVID-19, Mirvish plans to open a limited, physically distanced staging Aug. 4 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

Pittsburgh's Lapiduss family stars in new documentary ‘It’s Not a Burden’ by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Lapiduss women all appear in “It’s Not a Burden,” a documentary about adult children taking care of their elderly parents.

Lorelei is Back, Don’t Miss The Boat! by Aussie Theatre

Victorian Opera is thrilled to present a return season of its instantly-iconic production, Lorelei, for a limited run at the

100,000 attendances at DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2021 by Aussie Theatre

South Australian schools and families have once again embraced DreamBIG Children’s Festival 2021 with more than 100,000 attendances across an

Ugly Virgins

Back To The Future | 2021 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Back To The Future is a new musical adventure based on the 1985 blockbuster and pop culture phenomenon is brought to the stage by the movie’s co-writers, Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Mar…

Broadway: Ivo Van Hove’s Dreadful “West Side Story” May Be Returning Despite a Panning by the Times And Picket Lines Out Front Protesting a MeTo by Roger Friedman

I was going to report that Ivo Van Hove’s dreadful, panned version of “West Side Story” doesn’t appear to be coming back.

RIP Robert Hogan, Beloved Veteran Actor of Broadway, Prime Time, Soap Operas Was 87 by Roger Friedman

Robert Hogan was literally on just about every TV show you can imagine, a journeyman actor who starred on Broadway, on prime

ACMI & Ian Potter Cultural Trust award $60,000 worth of artist development grants

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What to watch on Tuesday: ‘America’s Got Talent’ on NBC by Anying Guo

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | “Frontline: The Jihadist” airs on PBS.

What is lyrical, anyway? The who, what, where, why and more by Admin

Dramatic pop music, flowy costumes, dance paws, sequins and rhinestones, emotion-filled reaches and leaps to the floor — these are some of the images that “lyrical dance” conjures. Is …

June 1: June is bustin’ out all over by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post June 1: June is bustin’ out all over first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Completely, Absolutely Normal: Vignettes About LGBTQ+ Teens by Bradley Walton by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Completely, Absolutely Normal: Vignettes About LGBTQ+ Teens by Bradley Walton is a collection of ten interconnected vignettes with LGBTQ+ themes that…

Feast Festival opens registrations for artists and event organisers for Pridevember 2021

Disney Dad Trivia#15 - Disney Villains! by Framily Travel

How well do you know your Disney Villains? All those spooky witches and step mothers and bad guys you love to hate are featured in this one! Play along and tell us how well you did. Subscrib…

Playwright Excited to Hear No Reaction from Live Audience and Not Just Muted Zoom Audience by Broadway Beat

by Catherine Weingarten. @sarahkaneisssexy. NEW YORK, NY - Local playwright Caitlin Moon Wassersmith informed The Broadway Beat this...

Nature Fact: Alto More Afraid of You Than You Are of It by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. MEDFORD, Or. - Researchers at the Medford Nature & Theatre Clinic revealed today that altos in the wild are...

Uhh, OK? Disney Also Announces This Fresh Fuji from Costco Will Play the Live Action Poison Apple by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. LOS ANGELES - Disney execs announced with excitement this morning that - in addition to Rachel Zegler taking...