From 1776 to Hello, Dolly!: Celebrating Betty Buckley’s Greatest Stage Moments by Playbill Staff

In honor of the Tony Award-winner's birthday, look back at her career highlights spanning more than 40 years.

The Statue Of Liberty's (Very) Little Sister Is Coming To Town by Eleanor Beardsley

The Statue of Liberty has a little sister, a 9-foot casting from Bartholdi's original mold. It departed Normandy by boat and arrives in New York City soon for temporary installation on Ellis…

5 stretches to avoid: Helping your students avoid injury

We are all different. Our anatomy, our goals and our dance styles vary. So is there really a golden list of stretches you absolutely should not do? No, not really. But are there some really …

On the Couch with Mabel Li

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A Biography of Daphne

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Red Dirt Riders

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Journalist and ‘Sasquatch’ producer David Holthouse devotes his life to unmasking monsters by KCRW

Investigative reporter and documentary producer David Holthouse was sexually assaulted as a child. He says that trauma led him to devote his life to unmasking monsters, both real and imagine…

Bruce Springsteen Returns To Broadway by NPR

"The Boss" spoke with Terry Gross at his New Jersey home studio in 2016 about masculinity, depression, and wishing he was his stage persona. His one-man show, 'Springsteen on Broadway,' retu…

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The tiny co-star who made James Norton broody 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Actor James Norton felt a little broody after playing a dad in his new film. He grew so close to his on-screen son, that it left him with deep thoughts about starting a family…

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Warning - never get on the wrong side of action-packed Kate Beckinsale! 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Only the very brave would mess with action star Kate Beckinsale after the Underworld series.

City Ballet San Francisco emerges from pandemic with new studio and theater

This September, City Ballet San Francisco (CBSF) is returning to the location it has operated from for nearly 20 years, but it will be a newly renovated space equipped with a theater, multip…

Stars perform Rhythm of Life in support of COVID-19 vaccination programme by Official London Theatre

Celebrities, including David Walliams, Jim Broadbent, Russel Tovey, Nicola Roberts and Asa Butterfield, come together to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccines. The star-studded film is r…

Review: ‘The Watering Hole’ Can’t Quite Quench a Thirst by Maya Phillips

The collaborative project conceived by Lynn Nottage is too heterogeneous and muddled to rally around one clear theme or concept.

Tiny House *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward July 2, 2021: As theaters across the country announce the return of live, post-pandemic performances, the number of Zoom and virtual shows has waned. But there are still…

STOREFRONTS TURNED STAGES FOR ‘SEVEN DEADLY SINS’ by Robert Shuman

(Laura Collins-Hughes’s article appeared in The New York Times, 6/23; via Pam Green.) One afternoon in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, a small crowd gathered around a storefront window…

Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson & Paul Simon Set for NYC Reopening Concert in Central Park by Lindsey Sullivan

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that a star-studded concert will take place on Central Park's Great Lawn as part of a weeklong celebration of the city’s reopening. The first three stars ann…

Actors’ Equity Association Releases New COVID-Safety Protocols by Lindsey Sullivan

Since last year, the Actors' Equity Association has been looking into and sharing the measures being taken to successfully reopen theaters in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following mor…

The Boy With the Bee Jar review – buzzing two-hander with hints of Beckett and Butterworth by Miriam Gillinson

Hope theatre, LondonGeorge Rowlands makes a stunning debut in John Straiton’s Bruntwood-nominated play about an angry old man and a squeaky-clean student bonding on a north London estate …

Playhouse on Park’s Shakespeare festival forced to move abruptly after Auerfarm gets cease and desist order by Christopher Arnott

Playhouse on Park has had to shift its entire six-week Connecticut Shakespeare Festival from an outdoor location in Bloomfield to indoors at the theater’s accustomed 244 Park Road home —…

Our experience of Hairspray Press Night by Megan

"Guaranteed to make you happy" and "a classic for a reason" are just some of our thoughts seeing Michael Ball and co #BackOnStage at the Coliseum. The post Our experience of Hairspray Press…

Theater for 4th of July Weekend: 10 Shows To See, Online or On Stage by Jonathan Mandell

Below is an alphabetical list of ten shows you can catch up on over the July 4th weekend, about half of them live in person.* I’ve put a √ next to those I’ve seen and especially recom…

Josh Gad Shares How CENTRAL PARK Season 2 Was Recorded During the Pandemic by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview HERE: https://bway.world/JoshGadBL Want more Backstage Live episodes? Visit http://bway.world/BackstageLive Richard Ridge chats with stage and screen star Josh Gad…

‘Jaws,’ ‘The Blob,’ and the return of the PhilaMOCA highlight July summer movie screenings by Stephen Silver

Review Roundup: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Park Avenue Armory

Park Avenue Armory has debuted its fourth commissioned work in its Social Distance Hall series: the world premiere of Enemy of the People, written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted by the groun…

Broadway Game: Rebuses by JK

BROADWAY GAMES: REBUSES Below are rebuses (rebi?) that form the titles of shows. Good luck! 1.  2.   3.               4.       5.       #2587 Answ…

‘The Great Filter’ Review: Earth Men, Home Alone by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Frank Winters’s play, about two astronauts in lockdown after a mission, uneasily grafts tropes borrowed from hard sci-fi and odd-couple comedy.

Review: Kooky customers entertain in Little Lake's 'Craving for Travel' by Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Extremely Grey Line is a charming tour of Manhattan’s underside by Erin Kahn

There’s a lot of real estate in Manhattan, but have you ever thought about the real estate six feet under? The Extremely Grey Line, a 23.5° Tilt Production, takes exactly that angle. On a…

I Liked Larry David Before You Did by Trav S.D.

Long time readers of this blog know that its author possesses no shame and will brag on the smallest pretext, Our pride this morning stems from the near certainty that I have appreciated the…

The Watering Hole by Darryl Reilly

There are installations, written words, video projections, and recorded spoken word. One setting is intended as a break area where patrons can dance or play with beachballs. Other interactiv…

We went to Hairspray's Opening Night | West End Vlog by Official London Theatre

Join Jess and Martha as they head to the Olivier Award winning musical, Hairspray opening night. Tickets for Hairspray: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/hairspray-111417483/ Officia…

Enemy of the People: Ann Dowd in Reimagined, Interactive Ibsen by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Ann Dowd plays the gender-altered lead role in Robert Icke's interactive reimagining of Ibsen's classic The post Enemy of the People: Ann Dowd in Reimagined, Interactive Ibse…

Aporia: “Icarus and Amina” by Joel Benjamin

The Icarus of Icarus and Amina is a poster of Henri Matisse’s brilliantly colorful abstraction of that Greek mythological character who soared too close to the sun, and Amina (Sidney Carut…

Review: Bach and Sons, The Bridge Theatre by Nina Cave

Review: Bach and Sons, The Bridge Theatre3.0Overall ScoreBach and Sons is a new play by renowned playwright Nina Raine about composer Johann Sebastian Bach’s later years and his complicate…

Hot House Jazz Guide now On-Line and Phone Apps! by Cabaret Hotspot!

Our friends over at Hot House Jazz Guide Announce New Hot House Jazz Apps   AND…the July issue of Hot House is online. Enjoy your 4th of July weekend! Click Here: https://www.hothousejazz…

Broadway Cast Reunions Galore! Celebrating Stars In The House's $1M Fundraising Mark!

Over the past year plus, we have been singing the praises (and will continue to!) of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's extraordinary Stars in the House online series benefiting The Actors Fun…

Review: Jacob’s Pillow Is Back, With a Tapping Tour of the Grounds by Brian Seibert

Rain interfered with Dorrance Dance’s evening program, but the ensemble’s matinee was a playful, inviting reintroduction to the festival.

Shakespeare in the Park’s Return Reflects How New York City and Its Theater Institutions Are Changing by Gordon Cox

As the New York Theater industry pulls itself out of the COVID era, every baby step feels like a milestone. But perhaps no other reopening will carry the same symbolic weight as the return o…

Sutton Foster & More Appear on YOUNGER Vinyl Soundtrack Album

Find out more about the final season of award-winning creator Darren Star’s critically acclaimed series Younger returns to TV Land on Wednesday, July 7 with a two episode back-to-back…

Hundreds of dancers perform living flipbook to open Manchester international festival by Alex Mistlin

Sea Change by French choreographer Boris Charmatz saw professional and amateur dancers perform unique ‘funny, awkward movements’ This year’s Manchester international festival opened wi…

THEATER J ANNOUNCES 21/22 SEASON by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The six-show season includes two standout solo performances, a rarely performed classic Jewish play, and a special holiday musical. (Washington, DC) – Theater J Artistic Director Adam Imme…

Celebrate the 4th of July with ‘Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music’ from the South Street Seaport Museum by Deb Miller

Founded in the heart of NYC’s historic seaport district in 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of New York as a great port city. I…

Concert Review: Glen Boswick and the Sound of Swing Orchestra at Elation Brewery by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

The Sound of Swing Orchestra is a 1940s-style big band which faithfully recreates swing-era staples such as Jimmie Lunceford’s “For Dancer’s Only,” Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One” an…

Theatre Review: ‘After Midnight’ presented by Signature Theatre by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

If you find yourself missing live theatre, the streaming production of “After Midnight” by Signature Theatre is the next best thing to being there in person. …highly recommend “After…

Fear Is Here to Stay, Theatre Is Here for a Visit by American Theatre Editors

How 2 eerie virtual offerings, 'Someone Else's House' and Darkfield Radio, managed to creep into my personal space and give me genuine chills.

Actors’ Equity Issues New COVID Safety Protocols as Broadway Reopens, Including Mask and Testing Lifts if Vaccinated by Ryan McPhee

The new guidances are an evolution of the union’s previously released guidelines for “fully vaccinated” productions.

Broadway Update: Second Stage Announces Dates by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward July 2, 2021: Second Stage has announced dates for its 2021-22 on and Off-Broadway season, bringing the NYC post-COVID theater schedule into sharper focus. The company w…

Theatre Review: ‘Elf The Musical’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Susan Brall

Waiting breathlessly for live theatre? Well, wait no longer, Toby’s Dinner Theatre is fully open with its imaginative production of “Elf The Musical.” The book is by Thomas Meehan and …

Schmigadoon!'s Cecily Strong, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron Tell the Musical They'd Like to Be Stuck In by TheaterMania

Coming to Apple TV Plus on July 16 is SCHMIGADOON!, a new comedy about a couple that gets trapped in a town where everything's a musical number — and they can't escape. At the show's rece…

Actors’ Equity eliminates mask-wearing, testing at single venues across the U.S. by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity is ending its mandate for mask-wearing and testing of company members who are fully vaccinated at certain theaters across the country. The union released the new guidelines …

How to Access Tickets for Free Shakespeare in the Park 2021 | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2021 MERRY WIVES By William Shakespeare Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Saheem Ali July 6 - September 18 To learn more about accessing tickets, visit thepub…

July 2, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Reilly Hickey

Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 – Broadway is Officially Back!  If you haven’t heard, Broadway is officially . . . finally . . . BACK! Springsteen on…

‘Delightfully funny & sharp’: MAGGIE & TED – Garrick Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The charmingly funny play Maggie and Ted goes behind the feud between Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath – but can feel slightly rushed in places.

Ballet Tech Names a New Artistic Director by Peter Libbey

Dionne Figgins will succeed Eliot Feld, the founder of the dance nonprofit and school.

The Tank's Summer Season Includes Audio-Visual Experience Samuel and Site-Specific Botte di Ferro by Andrew Gans

Carolyn Mignini, Jess M. Barbagallo, Morgan McGuire, Layla M. Khoushnoudi, and more will be part of the season.

Equity Lifts COVID-19 Masking and Testing Mandates by American Theatre Editors

Fully vaccinated companies may return to pre-COVID practices, more or less, but audience interaction is still a no-go.

Stars from The Prince Of Egypt and Wicked tell us their top singing tips by Megan

Our West End friends give us and ABRSM their top tips on auditions, keeping your voice safe and healthy and even a glimpse at their warm-up routines! The post Stars from The Prince Of Egypt…

London Theatre News Today: Friday 2 July by Megan

Including production shots of Alfred Enoch and Rebekah Murrell in Shakepeare's Globe's Romeo & Juliet directed by Ola Ince. The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 2 July appeared fir…

'Schmigadoon!' Is an Ode to Broadway Musicals, and Pokes Fun At Them Too by Laura Collins-Hughes

One would think that everyone involved in the parody series “Schmigadoon!” was in love with the sometimes hokey, sometimes magical musical genre. Not quite.

All-Asian American Gentleman's Guide to Stream on Broadway On Demand

Tony winner Lea Salonga will make a special appearance to host the presentation.

‘MJ’ Musical Announces New Michael Jackson: Myles Frost by Matthew Wexler

A casting change offers a rise-to-stardom opportunity for Broadway newcomer Myles Frost of Washington, D.C. The post ‘MJ’ Musical Announces New Michael Jackson: Myles Frost appeared fi…

ShenTens: My Top 10 list of Broadway shows I’d like to see in the West End by Mark Shenton

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Review: Marvin’s Binoculars, Unicorn Theatre Online by Chloe Lunn

Review: Marvin's Binoculars, Unicorn Theatre Online5.0Overall ScoreFrom bird watching and nature to life and friendship, Unicorn Theatre’s new show, Marvin’s Binoculars, is a must-see fo…

Read Reviews for New London Revival of Hairspray by Dan Meyer

The musical stars Michael Ball, Marisha Wallace, and Lizzie Bea.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, July 2, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Ethan Slater, Josh Breckenridge, Christy Altomare, More Set for Free Outdoor Broadway Buskers Concert Series by Andrew Gans

The summer series, held at the Broadway Plaza, is hosted by Ben Cameron.

Interview: How Two Downtown Theatermakers Saved Their Play From the Clutches of Covid

Spoiled, a series of monologues about gender-based violence, was set to play La MaMa in March 2020. You know what happened next.

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 7/02/21: Barrington Stage by Mark G. Auerbach

7/02/21. New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89,5fm/WSKB. We’re at Barrington Stage with actor Debra Jo Rupp, who stars in a new comedy “Boca” and playwright Mark St. Germain, whose �…

Constellations review – a stellar revival for Nick Payne’s high-concept romance by Arifa Akbar

Vaudeville theatreThe stories of string theorist Marianne and beekeeper Roland are told forwards, backwards and sideways as we explore their theatrical multiverse How many ways can the same …

Bloody Elle review – a joyful solo show buzzing with live-gig energy by Catherine Love

Royal Exchange theatreLauryn Redding weaves the musician’s swagger with the storyteller’s confiding tone to depict a thrilling summer of love One of the reasons we go to the theatre is t…

The Brief Candle of Junior Durkin by Trav S.D.

The sad tale of Trent “Junior” Durkin (1915-1935) is normally told in the form of a footnote to Jackie Coogan’s life. Today, we’ll let Junior be the star. Durkin was the son of an At…

‘Dark story cut through with comedy & songs’: A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) – Silent Uproar (Online review) by Louise Penn

Recorded in June 2021 before a socially-distanced audience at Wilton’s Music Hall, A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) brings Silent Uproar’s show back to the stage following p…

For Angélica Liddell, Each Performance is About Survival by Laura Cappelle

Angélica Liddell says she doesn’t care about looking good onstage. Instead, her visceral works give her catharsis that she says keeps her alive.

Today on Broadway: Friday, July 2, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Sydney Shuts Down Shows, House Committee Approves Record NEA Budget, Henningsen and Selig Get Engaged “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theat…

The Prince Of Egypt releases new production images by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Prince Of Egypt is back at London's Dominion Theatre and new photos are released celebrating this production of biblical proportions. This post The Prince Of Egypt releas…

San Francisco Ballet returns to live performance this August

San Francisco (SF) Ballet, one of the largest and most celebrated ballet companies in the U.S. and the country’s first arts organization to cease performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Constellations, Vaudeville Theatre review - a starry revival by Laura De Lisle

Atim and Jeremiah flare bright, Wanamaker and Capaldi burn slow A cosmologist and a beekeeper walk into a barbecue. Or a wedding. The beekeeper is in a relationship, or married, or just out…

Useful Tips on Planning a School Theatre Season by Brit Christopher

We all know that planning is key. So what are the main things to consider when planning your theatre program for the upcoming school year? Let's take a look!

As economy reopens, Bay Area venues ‘left behind’ by bungled federal program by Lily Janiak

Applicants for grants administered by the Small Business Administration express frustration over delays and bureaucracy.

On the Couch with Joshua Hoare

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10 Mourning Monologues to Lessen the Loss by Performerstuff

10 Mourning Monologues to Lessen the Loss Written by Amanda Grace 27th June, 2021 Whether it follows unspeakable acts of violence or natural events, grief refuses to be ignored. It can…

Life as Art: The Biographical Writing of Hazel Rowley

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This week’s arts picks: Outdoor concerts, comedy, dance and a murder mystery by Christopher Arnott

Our pick of the arts events for July 4-10, 2021. An Independence Day "bonanza" in Bushnell Park, a dance concert in Keney Park, a Shakespeare Festival on farmland in Bloomfield and much more.

Review: Can You See Into A Black Hole?, Iris Theatre by Amy Evans

Review: Can You See Into A Black Hole?, Iris Theatre4.0Overall ScoreBefore sitting down to watch this show, I did not know an awful lot about epilepsy. I did not know the precautionary sacri…

It’s ok to not be ok: A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) is streaming now by Featured Content

A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad), the multi-award-winning cabaret musical that explores how it’s OK to not be OK, is now available globally via Stream Theatre until Sunday 11 …

International franchises love filming in ‘Aussiewood’ – but the local industry is booming too

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Constellations by Mark Shenton

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Odds & Ends: Jasmine & Ron Cephas Jones to Announce Primetime Emmy Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Primetime Emmy Nominations Coming July 13 After making history as the first father-daughter duo to both bring home Emmy Awa…

Five artists announced for Primavera 2021: Young Australian Artists

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10 Shows to See Indoors in NYC This July - In-person theatre is back in the city! Here's what to catch this month

In-person theatre is back in the city! Here's what to catch this monthThe Boss may be the only one currently performing on Broadway, but lots of smaller New York City theatres, including Sig…

15+ Stage Performances to Watch This Fourth of July Weekend, July 2-5 - See 'A Capitol Fourth,' 'Bandstand,' last chance for Patrick Page, 'It's Only

With in-person theatre still a rarity, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can watch this Fourth of July weeke…

DANCE NEWS: Times Square Live Tap Dance Event plus Tap Dance Stamp Dedication by the U.S. Postal Service by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Times Square Live Tap Dance Event Plus Tap Dance Stamp Dedication by the U.S. Postal Service