Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff

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'Schmigadoon!' Will Get Your Toes Tapping, So Sing Along If You Know The Words by Linda Holmes

The new musical comedy series Schmigadoon! brings a delightful cast to a parody of 1940s Broadway musicals, with good musical results, if things are a little mixed otherwise.

The Only 'New' Thing About Cross-Cultural Casting Is Who's Getting The Roles by Bob Mondello

Dev Patel as a knight of the Round Table, Jodie Turner-Smith as Anne Boleyn, the mostly nonwhite casts of Bridgerton and Hamilton — all belong to a tradition that has its roots in live the…

Soul Science Lab’s Make a Joyful Noize – Livestream – Part of Lincoln Center Activate by Lincoln Center

Commissioned by Carnegie Hall as part of its 125 Commission Project, Make A Joyful Noize is a multimedia universe that blends music, film, interviews, spoken word and dance to capture the …

ABT's SUMMER CELEBRATION ☀️ by American Ballet Theatre

ABT’s Summer Celebration, hosted by Tony Award winner and ABT Family member Renée Elise Goldsberry, features the famed Romeo and Juliet balcony pas de deux danced by ABT Principal Dancers…

Odds & Ends: Kelli O'Hara, Jennifer Holliday & More Set for Feinstein's/54 Below by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Kelli O'Hara & More to Shine Bright at Feinstein's/54 Below These sound like the nights out theater fans have been wait…

Alex Newell, Derek Klena, and Ariana DeBose Join TODAYTIX AT TAVERN July Lineup

Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia, Wicked) and Alex Newell (Once on This Island, Glee, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) are the latest Broadway stars to join the outdoor summer conc…

Broadway Opening: CHICKEN & BISCUITS (Circle in the Square) by Tony Frankel

Long ago, I saw a very tired Lés Miz on Broadway. Not long thereafter, producer Cameron Mackintosh replaced the cast with a new ensemble rife with folks who had never performed on Broadway …

The return of Witches, Wizards and Hogwarts: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD pushes up opening date by Sarah Johnson

For Broadway lovers, theatre-nerds, and fans of Harry Potter everywhere, this un-expected good news could not have arrived at a

Hey J! Ask the Agent: Is moving on giving up? by Jbr

Hey J! I graduated two years ago and it’s been hard. Of course the pandemic made things harder but even

The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+ by Darryl Reilly

For "The Importance of Being Earnestly LGBTQ+" which wildly lives up to its title, director Maarten Cornelis updates Wilde’s scenario to present day New York City. Currency is in dollars; …

THE HISTORY BEHIND SHAKESPEARE’S HENRIAD SERIES by Robert Shuman

(Marty Rosen’s article appeared in Leo Weekly, 7/14.) In 1398, King Richard II of England did something that astonished the cutthroat, blood-soaked world of medieval England: he stopped tw…

17 New York Arts Organizations Are Among Those Receiving $30 Million by Laura Zornosa

The Queens Museum, Harlem Stage and 44 other groups were chosen to receive aid from Bloomberg Philanthropies for digital innovation.

Singer Lori Brown Mirabal reflects on her ‘Charmed Life’ and career at Urban Stages by Deb Miller

It seems only right that such an outstanding talent, beautiful spirit, and all-around charmer as Lori Brown Mirabal should lead a Charmed Life. She’s the first to admit that she does, and …

Oleg Briansky, Star Dancer Turned Star Teacher, Is Dead at 91 by Anna Kisselgoff

When his career was ended by a bad knee, he and his wife and fellow dancer opened what became one of the most prestigious ballet academies in America.

In the Green Room: Little Girl Blue by Goodspeed Musicals

Review: ‘Schmigadoon!’ Has a Song in Its Heart, and Everywhere Else by Margaret Lyons

The Apple TV+ series both mocks and embraces the glories of classic musicals like “Brigadoon,” “Oklahoma!” and “Carousel.”

NFTs come to Broadway in new venture by Seaview, Marathon Digital by Caitlin Huston

Theatrical production company Seaview and social media agency Marathon Digital are bringing non-fungible tokens to Broadway. NFTs are digital assets, including photos, videos, GIFs, tweets o…

In the News: Audra McDonald and Chita Rivera Headline Disneyland's Gay Days, The Drama Book Shop Hosts In the Heights: Finding Home Signing by Talaura Harms

Plus, Jeremy Kushnier and Britney Coleman will lead a concert production of Camelot at Sag Harbor's Bay Street Theater.

Endure Review. Marathon Theater in Central Park. by Jonathan Mandell

In “Endure,” a performer named Casey Howes ran through Central Park for more than an hour while we small band of theatergoers listened over earphones to an audio recording of her inner t…

World Premiere of Richard Nelson's Final Rhinebeck Play, WHAT HAPPENED?: THE MICHAELS ABROAD, Will be Presented by Hunter Theater Project

Hunter Theater Project will present an Independent Theater Production of WHAT HAPPENED?: THE MICHAELS ABROAD, a world premiere play and the final in the Rhinebeck Panorama, written and dire…

Coming Home to The Delacorte with MERRY WIVES | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

MERRY WIVES July 6 - September 18 By William Shakespeare Adapted by Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Saheem Ali

Meet the Stars of Stage Door: Jared Gertner Wants to See THE BOOK OF MORMON on Re-Opening Night

Today, we're getting to know The Book of Mormon veteran Jared Gertner, with whom you can book a shoutout today!

VIDEO: Jill Paice Talks MATILDA, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS & More on the Latest Episode of 32 BAR CUT

On this week's episode of 32 Bar Cut: The Show, we are sitting down with a true Broadway star and leading lady, Jill Paice! You may have seen Jill on Broadway in The 39 Steps or An American …

BWW Exclusive: See a Sneak Peek of Olivia Rose Keegan, Joshua Bassett & Larry Saperstein in Tomorrow's Episode of HSMTMTS

After rehearsals fall flat, the cast breaks into separate sleepovers to brainstorm Broadway-worthy ideas to outdo North High. But as the countdown to opening night looms, secrets rise betwee…

Broadway Is Back! A Guide to Shows, Tickets and Covid Protocols. by Laura Collins-Hughes

We break down everything you need to navigate Broadway as it reopens.

‘Chicken & Biscuits’ announces full Broadway cast by Caitlin Huston

“Chicken & Biscuits” has announced the full cast for its upcoming Broadway run.  New cast members include NaTasha Yvette Williams (“Waitress”) and Cleo King (“Mike & Molly…

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Cleo King & More Join Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits by Lindsey Sullivan

Casting is complete for Douglas Lyons' comedy Chicken & Biscuits, which, as previously announced, will begin performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre on September 23 and open on …

Take a First Look at Merry Wives at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

Jocelyn Bioh’s adaptation of the Shakespearean classic, which marks the return of Shakespeare in the Park following the pandemic, is set to open at the Delacorte July 27.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter to Appear at Drama Book Shop Signing by Matthew Wexler

The signing of "In The Heights: Finding Home" marks The Drama Book Shop's first booksigning event in its new home. The post Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and Jeremy McCarter to …

Matthew Gardiner Appointed Artistic Director of Signature Theatre by Veronica Maldonado

Longtime collaborator plans to continue the theatre's commitment to musicals and new works.

Photos: First Look at Free Shakespeare in the Park's MERRY WIVES

Free Shakespeare in the Park's production of MERRY WIVES at The Delacorte Theater will run through Saturday, September 18, with an official opening on Tuesday, July 27. The play is adapte…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Literature

By . Tonya Pinkins presents Through A Black Woman’s Lens—Literature livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 29 July 202…

Reopening: GROUNDLINGS THEATRE (Sketch & Improv Comedy) by Tony Frankel

THEY’RE BA-A-A-A-A-A-A-CK L.A.’s home-grown Groundlings in-person programming returns with all of the best they got beginning July 23, 2021. An evening at the Groundlings means a packed…

Kelli O'Hara, Laura Benanti, Megan Hilty and Jennifer Holliday Join Diamond Series at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein’s/54 Below has announced its new Diamond Series, featuring concert-length performances by some of the most luminous talents on Broadway matched with specially curated dinne…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Pay Equity in the Theatre Industry

By . Wingspace Theatrical Design presents a Virtual Salon on Pay Equity in the Theatre Industry livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv…

When a statue is more than a statue by Claire Voon

Artist Kelly Kristin Jones examines contested monuments and white supremacy with her art A few years ago, in my former neighborhood in Queens, I passed an orname…

Full Cast Announced for Broadway Production of CHICKEN & BISCUITS Starring Norm Lewis and Michael Urie

Producers Pamela Ross, Hunter Arnold, E. Clayton Cornelious and Leah Michalos have announced the full Broadway cast of CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy play by Douglas Lyons ma…

VIDEO: The the 12th Annual Jimmy Awards- Watch Now!

Tonight's the night! It's just hours until the biggest night in high school musical theatre. The Jimmy Awards officially return as a virtual ceremony tonight, July 15, 2021. The ceremony,…

Dove Cameron and Aaron Tveit Hope SCHMIGADOON Will Excite People for the Return of Theater by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview HERE: https://bway.world/DoveAaronTveit What happens when Golden Age musical meets modern day comedy? Find out with Apple TV+'s new series, Schmigadoon! The new ser…

Richard Nelson's Rhinebeck Panorama to Conclude With World Premiere of What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad by Talaura Harms

Hunter Theater Project will present the 12th play in the cycle about the Apple, Gabriel, and Michaels families.

Livestreaming a Presentation: The American Rescue Plan with the National Endowment for the Arts

By . The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) presents an information session with representatives from the National Endowment for the Arts speaking on the American Resc…

Where Art Matters: In Praise of the American Regional Theatre by American Theatre Editors

An Irish director hails the ensemble ethic and sharp focus of U.S. resident theatres, which compare favorably to any he's worked with around the world.

Watch ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder’ and ‘The Jimmy Awards’ online tonight and on demand by Deb Miller

Theater-lovers have two great online options to choose from this evening, with a benefit reading of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and the virtual ceremony of the 12th Jimmy Awa…

Playbill NFTs Coming This Fall Through Newly Founded Bway.io by Dan Meyer

Seaview and Marathon Digital have partnered to create a platform for Broadway digital collectibles.

Bryant Park Picnic Performances Continues With Adrienne Warren

Bryant Park Picnic Performances' season of free, live performances continues on Friday, July 30 at 7pm with Broadway rising star Adrienne Warren. This performance is part of this season's…

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Cleo King, More Will Join Norm Lewis and Michael Urie in Broadway's Chicken & Biscuits by Andrew Gans

Douglas Lyons' play makes its Broadway premiere this fall at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

Enter “A Coney Island State of Mind” — thru Aug. 26 by Trav S.D.

Belated Rest in Peace to Don B. Wilmeth by Trav S.D.

We have our finger in many pies here at Travalanche so sometimes we miss major news (e.g. departures from the mortal plane) by people we care about. Thus it is with Don B. Wilmeth, whom we j…

NFTs To Make Broadway Debut: Seaview Teams With Nifty’s, Playbill & Sony Music Masterworks For New Collectibles Venture by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Non-fungible tokens are about to get their Broadway opening night: Seaview, the production and media company behind such shows as Slave Play, Sea Wall/A Life and Ratatouille: The …

Asian American Pacific Islander Representation in American Musical Theatre by Broadwaycon

Join members of CollaborAzian, the all-Asian American Pacific Islander producing team behind the online concert of Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak’s A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MU…

Theatre Chat Live: Audrey Brisson & Chris Jared from Amélie The Musical and Tony Jayawardena from The Invisible Hand by Hira Desai

Jess talks to Olivier Award nominee stage and screen star Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared who are starring in Amélie The Musical and Tony Jayawardena from Soho Theatre's The Invisible Hand.…

Arts picks for July 12-19: Pilobolus, jazz in the park and Ali Stroker by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's top arts picks for July 12-19, including a Pilobolus Safari, '60s pop star turned top pop producer Peter Asher and much more.

7 Theatre Careers to Consider by Andrew Koch

Important work that's not got you in the production. The post 7 Theatre Careers to Consider appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Chicken and Biscuits

The new comedy is written by Douglas Lyons.

Richard Nelson's Final Rhinebeck Play Will Premiere in August at Hunter College

Jay O. Sanders and Maryann Plunkett will once again star.

Listen to Phillipa Soo Read The Stand-In Audible Audiobook Clip by Dan Meyer

The Tony nominee narrates the romantic comedy.

Theatre Chat Live | Ep 25 Amélie The Musical & The Invisible Hand by Official London Theatre

This week Jess talks to Audrey Brisson & Chris Jared from Amelie The Musical and Tony Jayawardena from Kiln Theatre's The Invisible Hand. Find out more about See It Safely: https://official…

Stage Premiere of THE DA VINCI CODE Set for 2022

The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s blockbuster novel that captivated the world, is to become an epic stage thriller. It will make its World Premiere on a UK Tour in 2022, opening at the Churc…

Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells Were Hoping to Bring GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL to Broadway

Stage and screen star Josh Gad revealed that he was hoping to return to Broadway in Gutenberg! The Musical! before plans were put on hold because of the pandemic. Gad was workshopping the mu…

Paul Huntley by Barry Gordin

A Notable Death: Broadway’s Veteran Hair Magician Paul Huntley, 88  By: Ellis Nassour July 15, 2021 -- Paul Huntley, 88, Broadway’s trendsetting go-to wig designer, passed on Friday. …

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Heidi Schreck’s Tony Award-nominated play and Pulitzer Prize finalist What the Constitution Means to Me�…

13 Singers and 25 Tons of Sand: Beach-Set Sun & Sea Opera to Play Brooklyn Academy of Music by Ryan McPhee

The Lina Lapelyte piece will make its U.S. debut at BAM, having debuted at the Venice Biennale in 2019.

Concord Theatricals acquires licensing rights to ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by Caitlin Huston

Concord Theatricals has acquired worldwide stage licensing rights to Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.”  The play will be licensed through Samuel French, an imprint …

King Lear, The Grange review - friendship in adversity by Peter Quantrill

People, not politics, at the heart of a timeless tragedy Much has been made of the raison d’etre for this King Lear as the slowly gestated, Covid-delayed brainchild of the director Keith W…

New York Stage and Film Finalizes Casting for 2021 Summer Season

Deborah Cox will perform in the virtual presentation of Billy Porter's new gospel musical Sanctuary.

Josh Gad Addresses LeFou’s Sexuality on Disney Plus’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Prequel Series: ‘Expect the Unexpected’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Marc Malkin

Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” Queer Disney fans raised a rainbow flag in 2017 when it was revealed that in the Bill Condon-directed live-action adaptation of the animated …

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes and Jeremy McCarter Will Have an In-Person Signing For IN THE HEIGHTS: FINDING HOME at the Drama Book Shop

A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, July 16 at 10:00am online. Learn more about the event and how to attend here!

Puppets From AVENUE Q, SESAME STREET, THE LION KING, and More Will Be Featured in New Exhibition 'Puppets of New York'

Opening on August 13, 2021, the exhibition features more than 100 puppets spanning New York City history, from theater, television, and street life, including Lamb Chop, Sesame Street, A…

‘Moving collection of tender, heart-felt musical pieces’: THE RED SIDE OF THE MOON – St Paul’s Church by Stephanie Ressort

It was a lovely evening to be back in the beautiful gardens of St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden for The Red Side of the Moon, a new musical running as part of Iris Theatre’s summer fest…

VIDEO: Next on Stage High School Top 30 Dancers Announced - Live at 6pm!

Tune in tonight at 6pm ET for the premiere of season 2 of Next on Stage: Dance Edition, our online musical theatre dance competition for student performers sponsored by LaDuca Shoes!

An Off Broadway Model Comes To Broadway (It’s About Time) by Reilly Hickey

I arrived in New York City during the Golden Age of Off-Broadway. Forever Plaid, Nunsense, And The World Goes Round, Cryptogram, Family Secrets, and more, were a few of the shows running in …

Licensing Rights for What the Constitution Means to Me Acquired by Concord Theatricals by Logan Culwell-Block

Heidi Schreck's Tony-nominated play, exploring the history and future of the American document, will resume its national tour in September.

#AdamJacobs #Aladdin #Shorts by Call Me Adam

Today on my podcast, #BaringItAllwithCallMeAdam, I welcome back Adam Jacobs (Broadway's original "Aladdin"). From lessons learned to Broadway tales to a story about a stolen car, TUNE IN NO…

VIDEO: Watch the Broadway Gram Team Take Over Our Instagram!

The team from The Broadway Gram took over our Instagram story on July 14 to give our followers a behind-the-scenes look at the virtual private event experience, which is now available via …

Hartford Jazz Society resumes summer concert series, releases first-ever CD by Christopher Arnott

The Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz series is back in Bushnell Park. This year, the Hartford Jazz Society, which hosts the series, has also produced a local jazz compilation CD which is being g…

Review: Words Without Consent, Southwark Playhouse by Asia C

Review: Words Without Consent, Southwark Playhouse3.0Overall ScoreThe premise of 2Gal Theatre Company’s Words Without Consent excites me: written and acted by two women (Ellen Patterson an…

Covid Surge Shuts Down West End Shows by Alex Marshall

Many London theaters are canceling performances, and people in the industry fear that more productions will have to close when England ends distancing and mask-wearing requirements next week.

Director of Production, Manager, Company Manager & More New Jobs in This Week's Classifieds on BWW - 7/15/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/15/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

B’way Update: Room and Dana To Play in Rep, Etc. By: David Sheward July 15, 2021: The new post-shutdown Broadway season just got really interesting. In an unexpected and startlingly di…

Magic Mike Live performances postponed due to lockdown by Aussie Theatre

Due to the latest Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions announced on 15 July, a small number of performances of Magic Mike

Neil Simon’s classic farce ‘Rumors’ up next at Little Theatre of Alexandria by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

It's not home alone on Zoom; it's live on stage where comedy belongs.

A Yiddish Renaissance: A Virtual Concert Celebration by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons July 15, 2021: Confined to their homes during the pandemic, many people decided to master a new skill. For some, that skill was speaking Yiddish. In fact, according to…

Struggling California Theatres to Receive $50 Million in Immediate Funding by Andrew Gans

The financial aid, part of the 2021–2022 state budget, will help theatres with 99 seats or less.

Lava review – a captivating, continent-spanning one-woman show by Kate Wyver

Bush theatre, LondonRonkẹ Adékoluẹjo oozes charm and confidence in Benedict Lombe’s superb memoir-monologue Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo is luminous in Benedict Lombe’s passionate memoir-m…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 15, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Latest Theatre Opportunities (w/e 18 July) by A Younger Theatre

We’re bringing you more theatre opportunites this week, as well as some from last week which are still ongoing. Look out for Hull-based treats and a biggie from Tamasha. Good luck! Tiata f…

BAM’s Fall Season Kicks Off With a Beach Opera by Sarah Bahr

“Sun & Sea,” which won top honors at the Venice Biennale in 2019, will make its U.S. premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music this fall.

‘Passionate, powerful & challenging’: LAVA – Bush Theatre by Louise Penn

Benedict Lombe’s new play Lava is semi-autobiographical and full of activism and difficult moments, alongside a story railing against Kafkaesque bureaucracy.

Bainbridge Island-raised Dove Cameron stars in Apple TV+’s new musical comedy ‘Schmigadoon!’ by Rob Owen

Actor/singer Dove Cameron grew up on Bainbridge Island before moving to Los Angeles. Now, she gets to showcase all her skills in this summer’s freshest, most joyful new series, “Schmigad…

Avenue Q, Lion King, Sesame Street, Lamb Chop Featured in Puppets of New York

The exhibition will be seen at the Museum of the City of New York.