“Shaadi” creator—interview with Achinta S. McDaniel by Pauline Adamek

Blue13 Dance Company’s recent production, Shaadi, was a magnificent success. The immersive Bollywood dance spectacular was recently staged at L.A.’s iconic Heritage Square Museum. The a…

New Home for Groundbreaking Creative Space in Melbourne

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Bob Dylan musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY to have its Australian premiere in Sydney in January by Gabi Bergman

Critically acclaimed musical Girl from the North Country, written and directed by Conor McPherson and with music and lyrics by

Girl From The North Country set to make Australian Premiere at 2022 Sydney Festival

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“Diana: The Musical” Opens on Netflix to Seven Out of Eight Negative Reviews, A Month Ahead of Broadway by Roger Friedman

Yesterday was October 1st. And believe it or not, “Diana: The Musical,” began playing on Netflix. The Broadway show was in previews

An immersive dance experience “Shaadi” – reviewed by Pauline Adamek

From Massachusetts: Ayodele Casel Chasing Magic (And Catching It) by Bob Verini

★★★★☆ A gifted dancer-choreographer taps into mood and meaning with a stunning troupe of artists The post From Massachusetts: Ayodele Casel Chasing Magic (And Catching It) appeared…

Swirling Realities Within Realities In Gay-Themed ‘Twentieth Century Way’ by Bill Hirschman

The Twentieth Century Way creates intersecting, overlapping realities in Island City Stage’s celebration of its 10th season by restaging its 2012 inaugural play. This thought-provoker meld…

The Old Globe AXIS Presents Powerball by Disco Riot by The Old Globe

***** ‘DRACULA: THE UNTOLD STORY’ REVIEW – A WILD GOTHIC THRILL RIDE by Robert Shuman

(Nick Ahad’s article appeared in the Guardian, 9/30; Photo:  Hi-tech horror … Riana Duce as Mina Harker. Photograph: Ed Waring.) Leeds Playhouse For a tale of the undead, Imitating the…

Daniel KOA Beaty’s EMERGENCY! Open Now at Crossroads Theatre Company by Broadway Black

EMERGENCY!: Written and performed by Obie Award-winning playwright and Russell Simmons Def Poetry alumnus, Daniel KOA Beaty and presented as part of the Fall Crossroads Festival Theatre by…

‘Black Flute’ from IN Series to screen free Friday on National Mall by News Desk

Mozart's 'Magic Flute' reconceived with Black voices central to performance and production.

A Whole Range of Richards: Some Actors Who’ve Cracked the Crookback by Trav S.D.

King Richard III (Richard Plantagenet, 1452-1485) was born this day, and while we do not precisely celebrate the fact, we thought it would be an appropriate time for a brief contemplation of…

“The Last Trial” Musical: There Once Was a Wizard, a Servant of Night by Tanya Vasylkevych

The poets say that Love will be the world’s great redeemer, But love is rarely quite as pure as what they describe And if that’s the payment, the Gates should require The price is not th…

Campania Teatro Festival 21: A Conversation with Ruggero Cappuccio at the Real Bosco di Capodimonte by Maria Pia Pagani

The Real Bosco di Capodimonte is more than a public park in Naples: it is a Paradise, not far from the center of the city. The visitors have the possibility to enjoy a huge, green area with…

Broadway Background: The Broadway Flea Market! by Broadway By Ghostlight

Every year, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) hosts the Broadway Flea Market in the heart of Times Square. You never know what treasures you might find at the dozens of tables or th…

The Nosebleed Review: A Long-Dead Father, Vulnerability, Failure and Healing by New York Theater

“The Nosebleed,” Aya Ogawa’s sly, strange and ultimately rewarding autobiographical play that’s at the Japan Society through October 10, focuses on Ogawa’s long-dead father and the…

RZA by NPR

Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA plays our game called, "Ooh, Tang!": three questions about NASA's favorite orange drink. He is joined by panelists Josh Gondelman, Negin Farsad and Emmy Blotnick.

Special Interview: Keone and Mari Madrid on ‘Beyond Babel,’ Britney Spears, ‘Karate Kid’ by Matt Tamanini

On this episode, Matt and Grace talk to the husband and wife creative team of Keone and Mari Madrid. While they have been well known in the dance world for years as choreographers and realit…

A.J. Holmes takes a revealing look at himself in his one-man musical ‘Yeah, But Not Right Now” at Off-Broadway’s SoHo Playhouse by Deb Miller

Broadway’s A.J. Holmes (who tells us he has legally added the preceding show-biz identifier to his name) has an impressive list of credentials on the stage and screen, from his 1000+ perfo…

Independent Artist Spotlight: Ani/MalayaWorks’ Nanay by Maria Dragone

Like water flows from a source, the performers of Nanay eb and flow through a ritualistic piece of movement research, revealing strong roots of womanhood and their own migrations as Filipinx…

‘This is one of the best comedies running in the West End’: RELATIVELY SPEAKING — Jermyn Street Theatre by Laura Kressly

This is the first show in the Jermyn Street Theatre’s Encounters season, and they have certainly started it off on a high note. This is a production of one of Alan Ayckbourn’s first play…

Snowflakes post-show video and photos: Where could impotent online rage lead us? by Terri Paddock

How far would you go to right a wrong? Robert Boulton's debut play Snowflakes explores how public outrage might spiral into not just violent vigilantism but also a digital goldrush. The post…

Creature review – Akram Khan struggles with the weight of the world by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, London Jeffrey Cirio and Erina Takahashi dazzle for a sharp ENB, but this long-awaited new work is all message, no story One quality I’ve always admired in Akram Khan is …

You Are What You Cook by Alyssa Jeong Perry

In her memoir, Crying In H Mart, released earlier this year, author and musician Michelle Zauner explores how cooking helped her understand her identity as a Korean American after her mother…

‘Compelling to watch. Who needs words?’: Matthew Bourne’s THE MIDNIGHT BELL — York Theatre ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Matthew Bourne’s latest production, is described as “intoxicated tales from the darkest Soho” and based on the novels of Patrick Hamilton. All the action takes place at The Midnight Be…

Henry Victor: Hercules in “Freaks” by Trav S.D.

Actor Henry Victor (1892-1945) is known for appearing in horror classics, such as Tod Browning’s Freaks (1932), in which he played the boorish strong man Hercules, as well as The Mad Docto…

Rita La Roy: From Saloons to Salons by Trav S.D.

An enthusiastic appreciation this morning for comely stage and screen star Rita La Roy (Ina La Roi Stuart, 1901-1993). Originally from the Gold Rush town of Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho on the Ca…

Immersive Exhibition: NEIGHBOURHOOD EARTH – Sydney by Sean McLoughlin

AussieTheatre has TWO double passes to giveaway to the Immersive Exhibition: NEIGHBOURHOOD EARTH at ICC Sydney on Monday 22nd November. M Live are

Geelong Gallery to host Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize

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YUMMY: How To Make A Western

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Cast announced for Australian Premiere of Head Over Heels

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra unveils 2022 Season

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Broadway's 'Aladdin' goes dark soon after reopening as it battles the coronavirus by The Associated Press

The show had reopened Tuesday after the pandemic closed it for 18 months. Disney Theatrical Productions said it will cancel all shows until Oct. 12 because of infections in the company.

‘Wicked was essentially a love story between two women’: How the once-mocked musical became a global sensation by Alexandra Pollard

The musical is making its triumphant return to the London stage after 18 months away. Alexandra Pollard sits down with its creators Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, and star Sophie Evans…

Making Connections: Students’ Strengths and Character Strengths by Kerry Hishon

The following exercise helps students identify their personal strengths and make connections with characters in a play that they are currently studying in drama class. It could also be used …

What’s HOT at the 2021 Melbourne Fringe

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Kid's New York City! Disney's Pixar Putt, Harry Potter Store, Seaglass Carousel, Camp store, +more! by Framily Travel

Jared and Georgia went to see Lindsay in Wicked on Broadway and filled the weekend with fun KID perfect activities! The new Harry Potter Store and butterbeer ice cream, the very expensive,…

National Tour of Sara Bareilles' Waitress Returns Starting October 2 by Andrew Gans

The tour previews in Springfield, Ohio, at the Clark State Performing Arts Center before its official opening in Bloomington, Indiana.