Gravity & Other Myths wins 3 International Circus Awards

The post Gravity & Other Myths wins 3 International Circus Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Sydney’s theatres issue a joint statement regarding the impact of COVID by Sean McLoughlin

This joint statement by theatres in Sydney acknowledges the significant and specific impacts that COVID-19 pandemic has had on the

Here Comes the RAIN: Beatles tribute comes to Merrian Theater by Debra Danese

The Broadway Philadelphia series gearing up for the return of RAIN- A Tribute to the Beatles. The theatrical production takes audiences on a musical journey… The post Here Comes the RAIN:…

The Broadway return of ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ continues to amaze at the Booth Theatre by Deb Miller

Before launching its national tour in 2022, the incomparable improv musical sensation Freestyle Love Supreme has made its return to Broadway for a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre, af…

WOMADelaide returns to Botanic Park celebrating 30 Years

The post WOMADelaide returns to Botanic Park celebrating 30 Years appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Book Review: Unprotected a Memoir by Billy Porter by New York Theater

“”You’re a singular talent, Billy. Nobody knows what to do with you.’“And there it is again—the smoke up my ass…Singular talent without a gig don’t pay the rent, and a bitch …

Billy Porter Autobiography, UNPROTECTED, Hits #1 On Amazon

Today, Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter released his new autobiography, Unprotected.

Review "FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME" by Corine Cohen

Corine talks about The show.

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Comes Back to Broadway in Style by Matthew Wexler

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations burst back on Broadway earlier this week with an electrifying reopening that brought out… The post ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Comes…

Billy Porter makes peace with himself: 'I set myself free, honey. No more secrets' by Terry Gross

Fourteen years after his initial diagnosis, the Pose actor revealed publicly that he is HIV-positive. Porter says being open about his health status felt like a rebirth. His new memoir is Un…

Four Actors Play Multiple Characters in Two Broadway Plays by Philip

In his very fine book “A Lifetime with Shakespeare” (McFarland),  about having directed all of Shakespeare’s plays, the late Paul Barry postulated that casting is eighty-five percent …

The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards Roadtrip 2021: Honoring High School Musicals by The 5th Avenue Theatre

THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE ROADTRIP: SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021 CELEBRATING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE High schools across Washington State found ways to stay connected to musica…

LESLIE BRICUSSE, SONGWRITER BEHIND GOLDFINGER AND WILLY WONKA, DIES AT 90 by Robert Shuman

(Benjamin Lee’s article appeared in the Guardian 10/19;  Photo: Leslie Bricusse in 2005. Photograph: David Rose/Shutterstock.) The Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter, whose work drew ac…

Oscar-Winning Songwriter Leslie Bricusse Dead at 90 by Caitlin Moynihan

Songwriter and screenwriter Leslie Bricusse, a two-time Oscar winner and five-time Tony nominee, died on October 19 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. His son Adam Bricusse announced the news …

It's Time to Dance! Get a First Look at Rehearsals of The Prom National Tour by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to dance because we're giving you a first look into the rehearsal room for the upcoming national touring production of The Prom. As previously announced, the musical comedy will r…

Celeste Barber Fine, Thanks Australian Tour Announced

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares its return to the stage

The post Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares its return to the stage appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Sydney Theatre Company reveals Act One of 2022 Season

The post Sydney Theatre Company reveals Act One of 2022 Season appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Livestreaming Panel: Power in Theatre Coalition Building

By . Power in Theatre Coalition Building focuses on the strength of theatres, art organizations, individuals and artists alike sharing resources, responsibility, goals, decisions, and leader…

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby is powerfully predictable on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ by Sarah L. Kaufman

The fitness guru, who lacks a connection with his partner, could learn from the show’s same-sex couple, Jojo Siwa and Jenna Johnson.

Special Episode: Oliver Butler on Remounting ‘Gnit,’ ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by Matt Tamanini

On this episode, Matt talks to award-winning director Oliver Butler about the return of Will Eno’s Ibsen adaptation “Gnit.” After being shut down following just a handful of performanc…

In the News: Daveed Diggs and Meryl Streep Tapped for Extrapolations, Celia Rose Gooding and Reneé Rapp to Host Halloween Party, More by Andrew Gans

Plus: Mauricio Martinez and Claybourne Elder will be featured in PBS' One Voice concert series.

Odds & Ends: Nancy Opel & Amber Iman Join Francois Battiste in A Christmas Carol in San Francisco by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Nancy Opel & Amber Iman Join Francois Battiste in A Christmas Carol The upcoming San Francisco production of A Christm…

Aladdin's New Star Michael Maliakel on How He 'Shimmied' Into Theater & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Hometown: Hamilton, New Jersey Current Role: Michael Maliakel welcomed Aladdin back to Broadway in the title role, marking his Broadway debut.  Credits: Maliakel, who said he never allo…

Short Fuse Podcast #46: Zakes Mda’s “Washboards and Mirrors” at the South African Cultural Center by Elizabeth Howard

A conversation with South African writer and artist Zakes Mda about his recent projects, which include a London production of his play And the Girls in Their Sunday Dresses, two books, and …

‘Trouble in Mind’ offers 300 discounted tickets to each Broadway preview performance by Caitlin Huston

“Trouble in Mind” will offer 300 discounted tickets for each of its preview performances, in partnership with R&B radio station 107.5 WBLS-FM. The Roundabout Theatre production will …

Willy Wonka, Jekyll & Hyde Lyricist Leslie Bricusse Dies at 90 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated writer also penned The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd and Stop the World - I Wanna Get Off.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD prepares its return to the stage by Sean McLoughlin

The Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is preparing to return to the stage in November, in

World Ballet Day 2021 | James Whiteside's CITY OF WOMEN ✨ by American Ballet Theatre

In celebration of #WorldBalletDay 2021, we are pleased to share with you CITY OF WOMEN, choreographed by #ABTPrincipal Dancer James Whiteside. This beautiful work was filmed during Kaatsbaan…

FLYING OVER SUNSET - Montage by Lincoln Center Theater

Watch a montage of clips from LCT's new musical, FLYING OVER SUNSET (filmed right before the Broadway shut-down). Previews begin November 11. Tix and more info: FlyingOverSunset.com

Theatre Review: “Frankenstein” at the Twin Beach Players by Lindsey Pommerenck

I can still recall reading Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in school. Shelley’s writing style precisely reflected the period of gothic horror and romanticism when she wrote it in 1818.…

Watch Chita Rivera Honor Bianca Marroquín at Chicago's ¡Viva Broadway! Night by Andrew Gans

Portions of the musical, now starring Marroquín, Ana Villafañe, and Paulo Szot, were presented in Spanish at the October 18 performance.

Situation and NYC Mayor’s Office Will Host Virtual Panel for Next Generation of Theatre Artists and Workers by Dan Meyer

“Becoming Broadway: An Introduction to a Career in Theatre” is set for October 28.

Situation Will Stream Virtual Open House- Becoming Broadway: An Introduction to a Career in Theatre

On Thursday, October 28, Situation, in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, invites the next generation of changemakers to peek behind the curtain of Broadway�…

Sue’s Views: LIKE – COMMENT – SHARE by Sue Matsuki

LIKE – COMMENT – SHARE This column was inspired by my dear friend Richard Skipper saying that, for promoting, “It all comes down to: Like, Comment, Share!” (https://www.richardskippe…

Coming Up: Music, Magic, and the Macabre in Chelsea by Trav S.D.

The barriers to resumption of NYC cultural life seem to be rapidly melting as the Covid rate goes down and the vaccination rate (here at least) goes up. This week Chelsea Community News publ…

FIRST LOOK: The cast of Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of) by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Meet the cast of Pride and Prejudice (Sort of) which is now playing previews at London's Criterion Theatre. Book Now! This post FIRST LOOK: The cast of Pride and Prejudice (S…

All Through the Night: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Co-Artistic Director Reflects by David Finckel

David Finckel recounts CMS' extraordinary pandemic journey.

Reimagining a Segregated World: Roma Heroes, European Dramas by Noémi Herczog

By Noémi Herczog. Noémi Herczog discusses the need for greater Roma visibility on stage and introduces Roma Heroes: Five European Dramas, a new collection that anthologizes plays from the …

Leslie Bricusse, Oscar-winning composer and lyricist for ‘Doctor Dolittle,’ dies at 90 by Tim Greiving

He co-wrote hit stage musicals, worked on James Bond scores including “Goldfinger” and composed music for the Hollywood film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

Celia Rose Gooding and Renee Rapp to Host 'The Reckoning Halloween Party' Presented by BFRJ x BROADWAY BLACK

BFRJ x BROADWAY BLACK will host The Reckoning Halloween Party at RPM Underground in New York City on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 starting at 8pm. Hosted by Celia Rose Gooding and Renee Rapp, …

WILLY WONKA Songwriter Leslie Bricusse Dies at 90

Bricusse wrote songs for the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, including 'The Candyman' and 'Pure Imagination'. His other musical credits included Scrooge, Jekyll &…

Review: ‘Othello’ at Court Theatre has all the chill of the last year, packed into a Shakespeare tragedy by Chris Jones

Some of the audience is seated on the stage in swivel chairs, rocking and swaying like nervous competitors in a quiz show. Much the same could be said for the characters in what is typically…

Leslie Bricusse Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Doctor Dolittle’, ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Willy Wonka’ Songwriter Was 90 by Greg Evans

Leslie Bricusse, the songwriter for film and stage whose extensive roster of hits and standards includes “The Candy Man” from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, “Talk to the Animal…

Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Transgender Performers, Theater Advocacy and ‘Starlight Express’ by Gordon Cox

Andrew Lloyd Webber would welcome a transgender performer in the cast of one of his shows, the composer and producer said in an interview recorded live at the Variety Legit: Return to Broad…

Planet Money Turns Forgotten Superhero Micro-Face Into a Musical by Hayley Levitt

The golden age superhero gets a musical makeover thanks to an NPR podcast.

The Library Company presents Imperfect History by Anndee Hochman

For the 50th anniversary of its graphic arts collection, the Library Company looks beyond the images themselves to highlight what is missing—and why. Anndee Hochman reviews.

Amber Iman, Nancy Opel & More to Lead A CHRISTMAS CAROL in San Francisco Alongside Francois Battiste 

Casting has been announced today for the San Francisco production of the Tony-winning production of A Christmas Carol with Broadway veteran Nancy Opel (Ghost of Christmas Past) and award…

Synetic Theater’s ‘The Madness of Poe’ delivers a haunting mash-up from the father of American horror by Thomas Floyd

Stylishly staged, though at times incongruent, Paata Tsikurishvili’s largely wordless production fuses “The Fall of the House of Usher” with “The Raven.”

Review: The Melancholy of Misspent Lives in ‘Autumn Royal’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

The Irish Repertory Theater returns to live performances with a domestic tragicomedy by Kevin Barry.

No Mask Required: The Joys and Fears of Seeing U.K. Theater Now by Alex Marshall

With mask wearing and proof of vaccination not legally required, it’s up to venues and audience members to make their own decisions about coronavirus safety.

Sinking Ship Production’s “A Hunger Artist” in France by Melissa Trepa

Sinking Ship Productions, a company established in 2008 by Jonathan Levin and Josh Luxenberg has been invited to perform their award-winning play, A Hunger Artist, at the Festival M…

Photo: First Look At Kyla Stone As Anya In ANASTASIA On Tour

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kyla Stone as Anya in the non-equity National Tour of ANASTASIA!

I Interview Playwrights Part 1104: Andy Boyd by Adam Szymkowicz

Andy Boyd Hometown:  Phoenix, ArizonaCurrent Town:  Brooklyn, New YorkQ:  Tell me about Occupy Prescott. A:  Occupy Prescott play begins in the fall of 2011, when a libertarian rancher, …

Amber Iman, Nancy Opel, More Will Join Francois Battiste in San Francisco A Christmas Carol by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in November at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.

What Is the Job of the Musical Director? Paul Gemignani Gives Us the Ins and Outs

The legendary conductor discusses his work and career with his biographer, Margaret Hall.

Review: Chicken & Biscuits at Circle in the Square by Daniel Krane

A funeral feels more like a party in Douglas Lyons' warm-hearted family comedy. Daniel Krane reviews. The post Review: Chicken & Biscuits at Circle in the Square appeared first on Exeunt…

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues by Elyse Trevers

Ruben Santiago-Hudson was raised by his grandmother. So he did what any talented theater person would do-he wrote a play about her! “Lackawanna Blues” is Santiago-Hudson’s paean to his…

Darius de Haas Releases Holiday Single, 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas'

Award-winning actor and singer Darius de Haas pays homage to family and holiday traditions with the re-release of “Let Me Carry You This Christmas,” written and composed by Emmy-nominate…

Setting the Stage: I Am William | Behind the Scenes by Stratford Festival

Watch our incredible crew set up the stage for "I Am William" in seconds! True theatre magic ✨ HER BROTHER'S NO SHAKEPEARE – BUT SHE SURE IS Margaret Shakespeare has a dazzling talent …

I Am William | Trailer by Stratford Festival

Enjoy the trailer of I Am William, coming to STRATFEST@HOME on October 21. Book your virtual access ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/virtual/100057 Every Thursday from September 2 t…

BWW Interview: THE LION KING's Kyle Banks Talks Diabetes Diagnosis, Building a School for LGBTQ Children of Color & More

Kyle Banks, who could be seen in the touring and Broadway casts of The Lion King and more, is not only a talented performer, but a changemaker and philanthropist at the helm of multiple forw…

‘Flying Over Sunset’ announces new cast members for Broadway run by Broadway News

Nehal Joshi and Kanisha Marie Feliciano have joined the cast of Lincoln Center Theater’s “Flying Over Sunset.” Joshi and Feliciano join previously confirmed leads Carmen Cusack, Harry …

See Footage of New Musical Flying Over Sunset, Starring Tony Yazbeck, Harry Hadden-Paton & Carmen Cusack by Caitlin Moynihan

 Flying Over Sunset,which stars Tony Yazbeck, Harry Hadden-Paton and Carmen Cusack, is getting ready to begin Broadway performances at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theater…

New York City Center’s 2021 Fall for Dance Festival: Programs 1 and 2 by Joel Benjamin

The final work on Program 1 was its finest.  A.I.M. By Kyle Abraham presented its director’s “Our Indigo: If We Were a Love Song,” a deeply moving paean to the darker meanings of love…

The Philadelphia Ballet presents The Spark by Camille Bacon-Smith

Following a surprising rebrand, the Philadelphia Ballet’s season opener at the Performance Garage is everything fans expect from the company. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

GET UP, STAND UP! Lyric Theatre, WC1 by Libby Purves and Friends

  THE  HEART STILL FEELS THE BEAT         Everything Bob Marley sings lifts the heart,  instructing it to rise and triumph and unite in joy:  lively-up yourself!   Let’s get toget…

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/19/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. “Kiss My Aztec” comes to Hartford Stage. Bombyx brings hot jazz to the Valley, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Segment begins at 12:38.

Beanie Feldstein, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and More Attached to Feminist Anthology Series by Hayley Levitt

Women of Hollywood take the lead on Girls Can't Shoot (& Other Lies).

Cortney Wolfson Shares Story of Being Fired From ROMY & MICHELLE For Being Pregnant; Producers Respond

Broadway actor Cortney Wolfson recently took to Instagram to share a story of being allegedly fired from a production of Romy & Michele due to being pregnant.

Live Performance Is Back, With New Rituals Joining the Old Ones by Matt Stevens

Seeing theater these days can involve waiting in lines to show proof of vaccination and getting rapid coronavirus tests for young children. Many fans seem undeterred.

Complete Cast Announced for Broadway's Flying Over Sunset, Starring Tony Yazbeck, Harry Hadden-Paton, Carmen Cusack by Andrew Gans

Watch a new montage of scenes from the Lincoln Center Theater musical, which begins rehearsals October 19.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on sale December 1 by Mirvish Productions

Tickets for the Toronto production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child go on sale December 1.

VIDEO: FLYING OVER SUNSET Begins Rehearsals; Check Out All New Clips From the Show!

Rehearsals begin today, Tuesday, October 19, for the return of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of the new musical FLYING OVER SUNSET. Check out all new clips from the show featuring…

Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos Drops First Trailer by Hayley Levitt

Catch glimpses of Nicole Kidman as legendary comedian Lucille Ball in the upcoming film.

Rising Out of the Pandemic, City Ballet Ushers in a New Era by Gia Kourlas

The fall season comes to a close at New York City Ballet, with a flurry of farewells and new beginnings.

‘A superb credit to the 19th-century Gothic novel’: THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW – Touring ★★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

Based on the American Gothic novel by Washington Irving, which was first published in 1819, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been adapted for the stage by Tilted Wig Productions in this highl…

“Places, Please” Challenge Podcast Part 1 by Ken Davenport

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your ’21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on …

MTI and Broadway Media Will Offer Scenic Projections to Licensees in the UK and Europe

Broadway Media, and the foremost musical licensing house, Music Theatre International (MTI), organizations in the UK and Europe may now license the Scenic Projections™ resource for MTI’s…

10 Nights review – funny, soulful play hijacked by lack of drama by Arifa Akbar

Bush theatre, LondonShahid Iqbal Khan’s signed play about a young Muslim’s spiritual journey could be fantastic, but it needs a better narrative It is a tremendous relief to see a play …

Watch an Exclusive Performance of 'Journey to the Past' From the North American Tour of Anastasia by Playbill

The North American tour of Anastasia will launch at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut, October 19. Before taking the Broadway musical around the country, Kyla Stone, who stars in …

Watch Amanda Kloots, Kenya Moore, Suni Lee, More Compete in Grease Night on Dancing With the Stars by Dan Meyer

Frankie Avalon and Didi Conn also made cameo appearances this week.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of GET UP, STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL

Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical officially opens on the West End  at the Lyric Theatre tomorrow, 20 October. Check out all new photos of the cast in action here!

How to Be an Antiracist Theatremaker by American Theatre Editors

Five producers gather to talk about what they do and the power they hold to make change.

Mel Brooks to Write and Executive Produce History of the World Variety Series by Andrew Gans

The Hulu series is a follow-up to the EGOT winner's 1981 film, History of the World, Part I.

A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET – a missed opportunity by Oscar E Moore

Seriously?!  At the DR2 Theatre this “new musical in the making” is more like an amateur Fringe Festival workshop production.  And in need of a doctor suffering from a weak plot and fo…

Washington Ballet kicks off its return to in-person performance with two shows at the National Building Museum by Thomas Floyd

The company opens its “season of gratitude” with a showcase of contemporary and classic works.

VIDEO: Watch the Performances from GREASE Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS

Last night was Grease Night on Dancing With the Stars! Watch the contestants perform every song from the iconic musical, including Amanda Kloots dancing with 'Beauty School Dropout', sung by…

Kanisha Marie Feliciano, Nehal Joshi Join Flying Over Sunset on Broadway

Once again taking on the leading roles are Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton, and Tony Yazbeck.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Industry Advocacy, Taylor Swift and Trans Performers by Broadway Podcast Network

A keynote conversation with Webber and a panel featuring on-the-rise producers, both recorded live at Variety's Legit! The Return to Broadway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Hires Patricia Dayleg as Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion by Dan Meyer

The nonprofit and city worker will also lead EDI at Broadway's upcoming Funny Girl revival.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Review: Wallace Shawn's The Fever, Starring Lili Taylor, Fails to Give Any Chills

The solo work at the Minetta Lane Theatre opens the new season for the New Group and Audible.

Review: Songs for a New World Ushers in a New Era at Paper Mill Playhouse

Jason Robert Brown's hopeful song cycle reopens the New Jersey theater.

Stars in the House Welcomes Casts of Fame and Glee October 19 by Andrew Gans

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

Hip-Hop Improv Show Freestyle Love Supreme Opens on Broadway October 19 by Talaura Harms

The Special Tony Award-honored group will play a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre through January 2, 2022.

A Hal B. Wallis Production by Trav S.D.

Just some very brief jottings on producer Hal B. Wallis (Aaron Blum Wolowicz, 1898-1986). Wallis’s rapid rise in the movie business was the very definition of what it means to get in on th…

Boston Modern Orchestra Project is honored for championing overlooked American music by Andrea Shea

The Gramophone Classical Music Awards recognized the group known as BMOP for its extraordinary service to overlooked American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Where to see music, theater and art at Pike Place Market by Gemma Alexander

Even on an ordinary day, Pike Place Market is full of art, from the crafts market to DownUnder shops housing independent artists. In addition, the Pike Place Market and its environs are home…

Questlove Releases New Book Music Is History by Hayley Levitt

The Roots drummer and frontman looks at the past 50 years to find the connections between Black identity, American politics, and the music that shaped him.

Watch an Exclusive Performance of 'Journey to the Past' From the North American Tour of Anastasia by Roberto Araujo

Kyla Stone stopped by the Playbill Studio to offer her rendition of the Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty song.

Special Episode: Truth of the Divine by Musicalsplaining

For this very special episode we celebrate the release of Truth of the Divine with special guest Abigail Thorn as she pulls back the curtain of the audiobook recording process. We also answe…

Brief Encounter review – sparkling revival of Emma Rice’s forbidden romance by Anya Ryan

Watermill theatre, NewburyPolished production brings Rice’s innovative adaptation of the classic film to life, with an electric central partnership and personality to spare Emma Rice’s e…

15 Questions in 15 Minutes with Broadway’s Jelani Remy by Deb Miller

There’s no end in sight to the proverbial “fifteen minutes of fame” of triple threat Jelani Remy! The New Jersey native has been a non-stop presence on Broadway and beyond – includin…

A Commercial Jingle For Regina Comet - an ear-splitting baffling blur by Oscar E. Moore

In need of a doctor suffering from a weak plot and forgettable tunes. I rate it 4 and a half yawns.

Elephant Hunting: A Review of “Together At Last” at The Second City Mainstage by Brian Hieggelke

Overall, this particular revue feels more improv-infused than I remember in past iterations, incorporating suggestions texted in by the audience rather than shouted out as in the past.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by Ashley Steves

“Once Upon A One More Time” Gets Its Cast, BCEFA Postpones Buckets, “Regina Comet” Extends “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre …

The Divinity of “Divine” by Trav S.D.

October 19 is the natal day of the much-missed Divine (Glenn Milstead, 1945-1988). As Lon Chaney was to Todd Browning, so was Divine to John Waters, both muse and star at the heart of his wo…

STC launches Act 1 of 2022 season by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director Kip Williams last night unveiled Act 1, six shows to kick off STC’s 2022 season

Love and Other Acts of Violence, Donmar Warehouse review - snappy and tightly intelligent but flawed by Rachel Halliburton

How do traumas from former generations affect how we behave in the present? This is simultaneously a love story and an archaeology of hate, a sparky, spiky encounter between two individuals …

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/19/21 by Mark G. Auerbsach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/19/21. "Kiss My Aztec" headed to Hartford Stage, Bombyx brings jazz to the Valley, "Someone Else's House" at TheaterWorks and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

97-year-old actor: ‘I enjoy working with other people, particularly young — well, in my case, they’re all younger than I am’ by Kk Ottesen

Mike Nussbaum’s long career has included film, television and working with David Mamet on stage.

‘I can’t help but ask: is this humour we still want or need in theatre?’ THE BOOK OF MORMON – Touring by Emily Garside

I want to start by saying how happy I am to be back reviewing musical theatre. How happy I am the big tours are back and how overjoyed I was to be back in my home turf of the Wales Millenniu…

ShentonSTAGE Daily for Tuesday October 19 by Mark Shenton

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Canada’s ‘Harry Potter’ can’t wait to bring ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ to Toronto. Tickets go on sale Dec. 1 by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Canadian actor Trevor White is ‘nervous but thrilled’ to portray an adult Harry Potter in the blockbuster play that picks up nearly two decades from where J.K. Rowling’s books left off…

Review: Billy Porter’s memoir ‘Unprotected’ a raw journey into joy and pain by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Unprotected” chronicles Pittsburgher Billy Porter’s road from poverty to fashion icon and entertainment-industry titan.

GRENFELL – VALUE ENGINEERING Tabernacle Theatre, W11 by Libby Purves and Friends

THE DEVIL IN THE DETAIL: scenes from the Grenfell Inquiry    There was a spate of criticism when Richard Norton Taylor’s dramatisation of the Grenfell Inquiry was announced, despite it b…

All hail the new Six Queens! by Kitty Underwood

Amy Di Bartolomeo, Amanda Lindgren, Claudia Kariuki, Dionne Ward-Anderson, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe and Meesha Turner are the new Queens at the Vaudeville Theatre. The post All hail the new Six Quee…

Newcastle company announces $10,000 playwright’s award by Aussie Theatre

Newcastle’s premier live theatre producer, The Very Popular Theatre Company (TVPTC), invites theatre lovers everywhere to its 2022 Season launch.

Trevor Ashley’s The Lyin’ Queen returns to the stage

The post Trevor Ashley’s The Lyin’ Queen returns to the stage appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Australian Circus Co. wins 3 international awards by Aussie Theatre

Gravity & Other Myths, a contemporary circus company based in Adelaide, South Australia won three awards at the first International

Grenfell: Value Engineering review – gruelling, unfinished tragedy by Arifa Akbar

Tabernacle, LondonVerbatim reconstruction of the inquiry into the 2017 disaster points up the horrifying, amoral capitalism that fuelled it Grenfell Tower housed many of the “have-nots” …

Alan Carr review – saucy riffs and showbiz tales by Brian Logan

Milton Keynes theatreGood albeit digressive gags keep the routines endearingly amusing in the comic’s new touring show Regional Trinket “I hate being camp,” says Alan Carr, which would…

20 favourite jumps to celebrate World Ballet Day – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

For World Ballet Day, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has selected twenty of his favourite balletic jumps. Fans will have the opportunity to stream content, including morning classes a…

Rice, Orange Tree Theatre review - whip-smart, but unsure where it stands by Laura De Lisle

Race and belonging are interrogated unevenly in this Australian drama “Careful, there’s a hole in the floor.” The warning’s an unusual one, passed along conscientiously by the stewa…

NEWS: Cast & creatives announced for the world premiere of Kathy Rucker’s Darling by Featured Content

Full cast and creatives have now been announced for the world premiere of Kathy Rucker's DARLING, which gets its world premiere at London's Hope Theatre in a limited season from 9 to 27 Nove…

Multi-million dollar support to boost Sydney’s Covid recovery

The post Multi-million dollar support to boost Sydney’s Covid recovery appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Sydney Dance Company return to the stage with NEW BREED by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Dance Company, in partnership with Carriageworks and New Breed Principal Partner The Balnaves Foundation, is proud to announce a

Trevor Ashley’s THE LYIN’ QUEEN by Aussie Theatre

It’s time to laugh, Sydney! No more thinking. No more worrying. We all need to escape. But where to? Somewhere

Multi-million dollar support to boost Sydney’s Covid recovery by Aussie Theatre

As Sydney emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, the city is set for more live music and cultural performances, pop-up theatre

Black Swan State Theatre Company announces its 2022 season by Aussie Theatre

The 2022 season of theatre is a celebration and exploration of connection and family. It is called KIN and explores

Doug Aitken: New Era

The post Doug Aitken: New Era appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

'Fuller Dome' birthday bash Friday at SIUE campus by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

R. Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome on the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville campus will celebrate its 50th birthday Friday evening.

Emily Rauh Pulitzer gives 22 ‘masterpieces’ to St. Louis Art Museum by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The pieces are "highly important additions" and among the most significant gifts in its 142-year history, the museum announced Monday.

Sydney Dance Company returns to the stage with New Breed

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Jennifer Nettles, Erich Bergen, More Join Broadway’s Waitress October 19 by Ryan McPhee

The Sugarland star succeeds fellow Grammy winner Sara Bareilles—the show’s composer—as Jenna.

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The Power of Black Joy on Broadway - Playwright Douglas Lyons and director Zhailon Levingston on 'Chicken & Biscuits'

Playwright Douglas Lyons and director Zhailon Levingston discuss their new comedy Chicken & Biscuits---According to Chicken & Biscuits playwright Douglas Lyons, from the moment he an…

North American Tour of Anastasia Begins October 19 by Andrew Gans

The traveling production kicks off at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut.

The Power of Black Joy on Broadway - Playwright Douglas Lyons and director Zhailon Levingston on 'Chicken & Biscuits' by Juan Michael Porter Ii

Playwright Douglas Lyons and director Zhailon Levingston discuss their new comedy Chicken & Biscuits --- According to Chicken & Biscuits playwright Douglas Lyons, from the moment he …

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Dance Grenada International Dance Festival 2021: How The 2nd Edition Embodies Afro-Futurism by The Dance Enthusiast

Dance Grenada International Dance Festival 2021: How The 2nd Edition Embodies Afro-Futurism