The First Step (dir. – Brandon Kramer): Philadelphia Film Festival review by Dan Scully

“Are you still a communist?” yells an edgy CPAC attendee as Van Jones passes by.  “You’ll have to watch my show to find out,” laughs… The post The First Step (dir. – Brandon …

Morning Sun Review. Edie Falco shines as an ordinary woman in a foggy play by New York Theaterh

I like “Morning Sun,” which stars these three amazing actresses Edie Falco, Blair Brown and Marin Ireland, and I also hate it. Maybe that is a metaphorically apt reaction to this latest …

News: NextStop Theatre Announces Multiple New Members of Leadership Team by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Herndon, VA/Washington, DC – NextStop Theatre Company is proud to officially announce the appointment of four exceptional professionals to the company’s leadership team. Among the new ap…

After Announcing an Early Closing Date, Is This A Room and Dana H. Extends Two Additional Weeks by Caitlin Moynihan

There is now an extra two weeks to see Tina Satter's Is This A Room and Lucas Hnath's Dana H. at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. After announcing that the productions would close on Novemb…

News: Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich of Tectonic Theater Project to Receive Theatre J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

New York, NY and Washington, DC (November 3, 2021) – Tectonic Theater Project is the proud recipient of the Theater J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize for their play Here There Are …

News: The Kennedy Center and Asia Society Announce COAL + ICE by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

  An immersive 30,000-square-foot documentary photography exhibition visualizing the climate crisisA six-week festival of events to include performances, workshops, panel discussions, and e…

Choreopoem Theatre Review: ‘A Chorus Within Her’ by Theater Alliance at the Anacostia Playhouse by Mary Ann Johnson

“A Chorus WIthin Her” is a choreopoem theater experience, one written by several developmental poets (Gabrielle Brant Freeman, Glenis Redmond, Christine Sloan Stoddard, and Carmin Wong) …

DANA H. and IS THIS A ROOM Will Play an Additional Two Weeks on Broadway

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Broadway productions of Is This a Room and Dana H., which were previously set to conclude performances next week at the Lyceum Theatre, will extend f…

EDIE FALCO RADIANT IN MTC’S ‘MORNING SUN’: REVIEW by Richard Dana

In Morning Sun,  a world premiere presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, British playwright Simon Stephens precisely captures 60 years of history, local custom, and mother-daughter dynamics…

Review: Edie Falco Shines as an Everywoman in ‘Morning Sun’ by Jesse Green

A new play by Simon Stephens has hearty performances but a nearly undetectable pulse.

Acclaimed Broadway Plays ‘Is This A Room” & ‘Dana H.’ Get Two-Week Reprieves Due To Ticket Demand by Greg Evans

The critically acclaimed Broadway plays Is This A Room and Dana H. have been given two-week reprieves by ticket-buyers: Recently-announced early closing dates have been rescinded due to incr…

‘Is This a Room,’ ‘Dana H.’ extend past Broadway closing notice by Caitlin Huston

“Is This a Room” and “Dana H.” will now play two weeks past their initial closing notice, producers announced Wednesday.  The plays, which are running in repertory at the Lyceum The…

Is This A Room and Dana H. Extend Broadway Runs by Talaura Harms

Due to renewed support following an early closing announcement, the plays will now run an additional two weeks.

‘Morning Sun’ Review: Edie Falco Headlines an Ode to an Ordinary Woman by Gordon Cox

Stunning performances from Edie Falco, Blair Brown and Marin Ireland humanize Simon Stephens’ new play “Morning Sun,” an earnest if bland love letter to a kind, selfless but fundamenta…

A lot of talk and little action in ‘Morning Sun’ at Off-Broadway’s MTC by Deb Miller

Commissioned by MTC as part of the Bank of America New Play Program, the world premiere of Morning Sun by Tony Award-winning English playwright Simon Stephens (Sea Wall; Heisenberg; The Cur…

‘Morning Sun’ Off Broadway Review: Edie Falco Shines In World Premiere Of Simon Stephens Play by Greg Evans

Ghosts, says a character in Simon Stephens’ moving new play Morning Sun, aren’t the sheet-covered goblins of a child’s imagining, but rather simply “interruptions.” Of what? That g…

Morning Sun: Simon Stephens Salutes Three Generations of Strong New York Women   by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Blair Brown, Edie Falco, and Marin Ireland play mother, daughter, granddaughter, and many more in an affecting new drama The post Morning Sun: Simon Stephens Salutes Three Ge…

Morning Sun: Three Not So Tall Women by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Edie Falco, Blair Brown, and Marin Ireland star in Simon Stephens' time-shifting drama about three generations of women. The post Morning Sun: Three Not So Tall Women appear…

Australian production of CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL confirmed for 2022 by Sean McLoughlin

David Venn Enterprises (The Wedding Singer, Bring It On: The Musical) is thrilled to announce the Australian professional premiere of Cruel

Is This A Room and Dana H. Extend Broadway Runs Through Thanksgiving

Ticketing demand has risen for the two dramas, which are running in repertory.

Review: Morning Sun Is a Work of Art With No Regrets

Edie Falco, Blair Brown, and Marin Ireland play three generations of a New York City family in this new play by Simon Stephens.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) review – silliness and sensibility by Arifa Akbar

Criterion theatre, LondonRough-hewn but joyous musical take on the classic novel works in everything from Carly Simon to Chris de Burgh It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Britis…

An important message from Tom! by Tom Wopat

An important message from Tom! He will be performing at The Barn Theater in Augusta, Michigan this weekend, November 5, 6, and 7. Click the link below for tickets and info!👇 https://ci.…

Disney Dad Trivia #37, Georgia vs Daddy! Berkley and Courtney sent us 25 questions to face off! by Framily Travel

Thanks for Courtney and Berkley Willis for the questions ! I sure didn't know them all!

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (SORT OF) Criterion, WC1 by Libby Purves and Friends

UNIVERSALLY ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE A HOOT          It had to happen: someone had to notice that in the comfortable upper-middle and aristocratic worlds of Jane Austen’s novel,  nothing c…

Teaser for BASEBALL SAVED US: Adventure Musical Theatre at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

BASEBALL SAVED US Written by Ken Mochizuki Illustrated by Dom Lee Musical Adaptation by Ken Mochizuki and Bruce Monroe Based on the award-winning children’s book by Seattle author Ken Moc…

Rob McClure Talks MRS. DOUBTFIRE, Broadway Shutdown, Working with Jerry Zaks and More by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/RobMcClureInterview Rob McClure talks more about taking on the iconic character and bringing audiences to happy tears eight times a week! …

Broadway: Greg Kinnear Tapped to Replace Jeff Daniels in “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Roger Friedman

Well. Jeff Daniels returned to “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Broadway for a short run, but his time up and producers have

REVIEW: Sirens, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Kenny Emson's Sirens now playing at the Mercury Theatre Colchester. This post REVIEW: Sirens, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭ first appeared…

‘Pride and Prejudice (sort of*)’ Review: A Smashingly Smart Austen Adaptation by Gordon Cox

“Young hearts, to yourself be true.” It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never sang along with Candi Staton. But among the many things that the frankly sensational �…

A CHORUS LINE to dazzle as part of Riverside Theatre’s 2022 program by Sean McLoughlin

Riverside Theatres, in partnership with Sydney Festival, is thrilled to announce the Australian premiere season of the much-anticipated Broadway smash A Chorus

Sonia Plumb’s new dance ‘Penelope’s Dream’ empowers a mythic Greek queen by Christopher Arnott

Sonia Plumb's new dance "Penelope's Dream," premiering Nov. 5 and 6 at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, takes Odysseus' patient wife from the Odysseus and makes her the central char…

Oscar Nominee Greg Kinnear to Make Broadway Debut in To Kill a Mockingbird in January by Lindsey Sullivan

Greg Kinnear will finally get his shot at playing the iconic role of Atticus Finch on the Great Bright Way. The Oscar-nominated star had been originally set to step into To Kill a Mockingbir…

Kimber Elayne Sprawl on Returning to Girl From the North Country: 'It's Such a Human Piece' by Lindsey Sullivan

Conor McPherson's Girl From the North Country, which features the music of Bob Dylan, officially resumed performances at the Belasco Theatre on October 13. Set in a boarding house during the…

Odds & Ends: Tony Nominee Ephraim Sykes Joins Tariq Trotter's Black No More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ephraim Sykes Returns to the New York Stage Ephraim Sykes, who was last seen on Broadway in a Tony-nominated turn as David …

Songs for a New World | Director's Viewpoint by Paper Mill Playhouse

Prologues | Songs for a New World by Paper Mill Playhouse

Lauren Ridloff on playing the MCU's first deaf superhero by Associated Press

"I was so overwhelmed with the responsibility of being the first and only deaf superhero. How do I even start to represent people and a community?” The post Lauren Ridloff on playing the M…

What a Dramaturg Does by Patty Craft

Meet Ken Cerniglia The post What a Dramaturg Does appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Special Episode: Carlos Armesto on ‘Odd Man Out,’ storytelling in the dark by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt is in conversation with the lead producer, co-director, and dramaturg of one of the most interesting productions in New York City. Carlos Armesto from theatreC dis…

The Weekly Roundup, November 3-9 by Kyle V. Hiller

A film festival and a multi-disciplinary exhibit chronicle untold stories and perspectives of the city, Azuka Theatre opens Young Money, and more. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

James Harrison Monaco & Jerome Ellis share music & storytelling in today’s #ConcertsForKids episode by Lincoln Center

Mixing live storytelling and music, James Harrison Monaco and Jerome Ellis share stories of renewal and persistence in today's #ConcertsForKids performance captured at #RestartStages this pa…

A Look Inside the Broadway Snow Globes Return Celebration in Times Square by Marc J. Franklin

The unveiling of the "show globes" was accompanied by a live concert in the theatre district November 3.

In the News: Bernadette Peters Tapped for Apple's High Desert, Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Alan Menken by Talaura Harms

Plus: Mandy Patinkin, Jean Smart, Ed Harris, more are set for a virtual reading of It's a Wonderful Life to benefit The Ad Esner Family Center.

The November 2021 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

A roundup of select screenings in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area in November. Stephen Silver rounds up.

Jesus Christ Superstar | Favorite Musical Number by Broadwaysf

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an iconic musical phenomenon. Find out what the cast's favorite musical numbers are to perform. Join us for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at the Golden Gate Theatre throu…

Look Back at the Excitement of 3-Day Outdoor Broadway Festival Curtain Up! by Bethany Rickwald

The celebration, which was sponsored by Prudential, included interactive experiences and live performances.

The Forester Hotel Grand Opening by Heron Agency

The first hotel to open in Lake Forest since 1929, The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel offers modern comfort and exceptional service. The hotel's creative and beautiful grand opening party took…

Greg Kinnear to play Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ on Broadway by Broadway News

Greg Kinnear will take over the starring role of Atticus Finch in “To Kill A Mockingbird” on Jan. 5, producer Barry Diller announced Wednesday. He assumes the role from original cast mem…

Greg Kinnear Will Join To Kill a Mockingbird in January

Kinnear was set to play Atticus before theaters shut down.

Ephraim Sykes Joins Cast of Off-Broadway Musical Black No More

The new show will star Brandon Victor Dixon and Tariq Trotter.

Innovative storytelling shines at the 41st annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival by Marta Rusek

This year’s festival focuses on what is perceived as the “next wave of Jewish storytelling.” Marta Rusek previews.

Choreographer Chanel DaSilva on developing "On The Other Side" by Joycetheater

Step into the studio with choreographer Chanel DaSilva as she discusses her creative process with Parsons Dance in developing "On The Other Side," a compelling work made at the height of the…

Greg Kinnear To Make Broadway Debut As Atticus Finch In ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Greg Evans

Greg Kinnear will make his Broadway debut as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of the classic Harper Lee novel To Kill a Mockingbird, replacing outgoing star Jeff Daniels in…

Greg Kinnear Will Make Broadway Debut in To Kill a Mockingbird by Andrew Gans

The Oscar nominee will succeed Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch.

Livestreaming Storytelling in Crisis

By . How can we tell stories of crisis that can energize and bring hope to our communities, and support structural change?

In Trevor, a Teen Dreams of the Stage and Diana Ross by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway musical explores joyous nostalgia and the power of self-discovery.

Broadway Review: “The Lehman Trilogy” at the Nederlander Theatre (Through Sunday January 2, 2022) by David Roberts

If you were to sit in the dark in the Nederlander Theatre at the appointed hour, with the security screen lowered, you would eventually hear Candida Caldicot begin to play the stage-left pia…

PANIC OR PRUDENCE? INSIDE THE EQUITY-LEAGUE SUMMER STOCK DRAMA (EXCLUSIVE) by Philip Boroff

March 2020 ushered in a three-ring crisis for the Equity-League Health Trust Fund, the healthcare plan for theater actors and stage managers. As the industry shut down indefinitely in respo…

What Can Still Be Seen by ‘Twilight’ by American Theatre Editors

As Anna Deavere Smith's theatrical document of the 1992 L.A. uprising returns in a new form, it may feel so in touch with our moment because it helped to define it.

‘Diana: The Musical’ starts on Broadway with an ovation – and tequila by Johnny Oleksinski

"How’s the show?” the bartender asked two Playbill-clutching men. “Fantastic!” replied one, before downing a shot of tequila.

Watch Raúl Esparza and Rosario Dawson Cook Up a Storm in Exclusive Dopesick Clip by Dan Meyer

Seared star and four-time Tony nominee Esparza is sharp as ever in the kitchen.

William Cullen Bryant: “An Indian at the Burial Place of His Fathers” by Trav S.D.

November 3 was the birthday of the Great American scribe William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878), the man for whom Bryant Park in NYC is named for, though I’ll warrant that 99% of the people who…

Review: Reimagined Gibney Company Makes a Long-Winded Debut by Gia Kourlas

Gina Gibney unveils an expanded company in three premieres by Sonya Tayeh, Alan Lucien Oyen and Rena Butler at the Joyce Theater.

EQUITY-LEAGUE FUND’S STATEMENT TO BROADWAY JOURNAL by Philip Boroff

The following is the complete statement from the Equity-league Health Trust Fund, attributed to its trustees, in response to questions from Broadway Journal. A spokesman emailed it in August…

Megan Hilty sparkles in the ‘Diamond Series’ at NYC’s Feinstein’s/54 Below by Deb Miller

Feinstein’s/54 Below continues its premiere selection of cabaret concerts in the elite Diamond Series this week with Tony-nominated stage and screen star Megan Hilty, making her debut at t…

Ephraim Sykes Joins Upcoming Off Broadway Musical ‘Black No More’ by Greg Evans

Ephraim Sykes, the Tony-nominated actor of Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud and Hamilton, will join Brandon Victor Dixon, Lillias White and Walter Bobbie in the world premiere Off Broadway mus…

Wayback Wednesday: A Look Back at 'Twilight' by Rob Weinert-Kendt

It's hardly an exaggeration to say that Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 was a formative work for me—indeed, one of a series of groundbreaking works that Gordon Davidson's Mark Taper Forum stag…

Go Inside Nkeki Obi-Melekwe’s 1st Full-Time Performance in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The actor succeeded Tony winner Adrienne Warren as the rock-and-roll icon November 2.

Ain’t Too Proud Tony Nominee Ephraim Sykes Joins Off-Broadway's Black No More Musical by Andrew Gans

Composer Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Brandon Victor Dixon, Lillias White, and more will star in the New Group production.

Life's No Dress Rehearsal! Here's a First Look at The Prom National Tour by Lindsey Sullivan

Last night belonged to them! The national touring production of The Prom officially opened at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio on November 2. The musical will visit more than 20 cities ac…

Uzo Aduba Serves Up a Return to the New York Stage in Clyde's on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Fadal, this episode will air in New York C…

Barrington Stage Company Founder & Artistic Director Julianne Boyd to Retire by Lindsey Sullivan

Julianne Boyd, who founded Barrington Stage Company in 1995 and has served as its Artistic Director since then, has announced she will retire next fall. Boyd plans to split her time between …

Theatre News: THE MUSIC MAN, MJ, SPEAKEASY – TIMES SQUARE, WAITING FOR GODOT and THE ALCHEMIST by Suzanna Bowling

The Congress for Jewish Culture has been commissioned to present director Moshe Yassur’s critically acclaimed 2013 Off-Broadway Yiddish language staging of WAITING FOR GODOT at the prestig…

Review: Megan Hilty at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Lane Williamson

The third concert in 54 Below's Diamond Series features the mega talent Megan Hilty in a career retrospective that has our critic remembering the first time he saw her, and every time since.…

Go Inside the Return of Diana: The Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The bio-musical starring Jeanna de Waal resumed previews at the Longacre Theatre November 2.

Music Theatre International Acquires Estella Scrooge for Licensing by Logan Culwell-Block

This new musical from Daddy Long Legs writers John Caird and Paul Gordon offers a modernized take on Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Barrington Stage Company Co-Founder and Artistic Director Julianne Boyd to Retire in 2022 by Andrew Gans

Boyd co-founded the theatre in 1995, with the company originally performing in a high school in Sheffield, Massachusetts.

Camille A. Brown Is On the Move by Christopher Browner

Dancers Christopher Figaro Jackson, Maleek Washington, and Jōvan Dansberry reflect on the director and choreographer's creative process.

Checking In With… Marisha Wallace, Star of Hairspray, Dreamgirls, Something Rotten!, More by Andrew Gans

The Broadway and West End favorite is currently performing a series of U.S. concerts featuring songs from her recording and stage careers.

Doing the interview with Doing Shakespeare’s comedy duo creatives by John Chapman

After becoming a fan of their online comedies during lockdown, I chat with Northern Comedy Theatre artistic director Shaun Chambers and writer David Spicer as they transfer their Zoom hit Do…

Greg Keller and Constance Shulman to Appear in World Premiere of Clare Barron's Shhhh

The cast will also include Janice Amaya, Annie Fang, Nina Grollman, and the playwright herself.

Clyde's, Starring Uzo Aduba, Begins Broadway Performances by Caitlin Moynihan

Order up! Lynn Nottage's new play Clyde's begins performances at Broadway's Hayes Theatre beginning on November 3 ahead of opening night on November 22. Directed by Kate Whoriskey, Clyde's s…

'Night Mother, Hampstead Theatre review - despair in sotto-voce by Tom Birchenough

Stockard Channing explores the essentials in Marsha Norman revival ‘Night Mother remains a play of piercing pessimism, something that’s not necessarily the same as tragedy, though the tw…

The Shark Is Broken | Director's Cut: Interviews with the cast and performances by Official London Theatre

Hear from the cast and creatives behind The Shark Is Broken, as we hear them talk through three scenes of the play. Co-writer Ian Shaw revisits the hilarious behind-the-scenes drama of one o…

What You Remember About ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ by Scott Heller

Listening to the album. Singing along at the show. And wearing a loincloth to play the title role. All fresh in our readers’ minds in the 50 years since.

***** ‘LIFE IS A DREAM’ REVIEW – THIS ROARING TALE OF REVENGE IS EXTRAORDINARY (SV PICK, SCOTLAND) by Robert Shuman

(Mark Fisher’s article appared in the Guardian, 11/3; Photo: Fierce and ferocious … Anna Russell-Martin as Rosaura in Life Is a Dream at Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh. Photograph: Ryan Buchana…

CHECK IN FROM AWAY | Episode 38 | Closing Night Party by Mirvish Productions

It's been a fun run, but all good things must come to an end. Steffi and Lisa bid a fond farewell to Check In From Away as they return to the Royal Alexandra Theatre and Come From Away. With…

Guess the Show by Mirvish Productions

Can you identify these shows that have played on the Mirvish stages? If you can name all 24 shows, click here to enter a contest [LINK] You could win two tickets to the reopening of Come F…

FAIRYCAKES! by Corine Cohen

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE   THREE MORE WEEKS TO SEE DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE’S NEW COMEDY “FAIRYCAKES”   FINAL PERFORMANCE ON NOVEMBER 21   New York, NY (November 3, 2021) –…

Photos: First Look at MORNING SUN, Opening Tonight at Manhattan Theatre Club

Blair Brown (Copenhagen, 'Orange Is the New Black'), Edie Falco ('The Sopranos,' Frankie and Johnny...), and Marin Ireland (Reasons to Be Pretty) form a powerhouse trio of stars in thi…

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Edie Falco & More in MORNING SUN

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, opens tonight, Wednesday November…

Corey Cott and Wife Meghan Welcome Their Third Son

BroadwayWorld is extending congratulations to Broadway veteran Corey Cott, who took to Instagram to announce that he and his wife Meghan have welcomed their third child.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story review – Mark Gatiss’s witty dash through Dickens by Arifa Akbar

Nottingham PlayhouseGatiss’s delayed rework amps up the ghostly effects while drawing out the overlooked dark comedy in the classic tale If it seems premature to be staging Charles Dickens…

Barbican to introduce diversity targets after racism claims by Harriet Sherwood Arts and Culture Correspondent

London arts centre vows to foster inclusive culture after allegations by staff of discrimination The Barbican arts centre in London has pledged to introduce diversity targets for its workfor…

Indecent Proposal review – middling musical remake of 90s hit thriller by Lyndsey Winship

Southwark Playhouse, LondonJazzy vocals come to the rescue of the latest throwback blockbuster to land on the London stage It seems an unlikely proposal, if not an indecent one, to turn the…

Chita Rivera to Be Honored at 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala

The gala will take place at the Ziegfield Ballroom on March 7.

Interview: With Waitress, Doubtfire, The Visitor, and More, Lorin Latarro Hits the Grou

The prolific choreographer tells us about her new projects.

Quiz: Guess These 10 Musicals From One Single Lyric

Test your MT mettle and see how well you know these shows.

Fairycakes, Starring Jackie Hoffman and Julie Halston, to End Off-Broadway Run Early

Douglas Carter Beane's mashup of fairy tales and Shakespeare will play its final performance on November 21.

Julianne Boyd to Retire After 27 Years at Barrington Stage by Michael Paulson

Under her leadership, the nonprofit produced “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and other shows that made it to Broadway.

Halloween Box Office Paints Scary Picture Of Broadway’s Recovery by Lee Seymour

Broadway's recovery slowed this week, as Halloween pulled even more buyers away from the theatre.

MTI Will Make Licensing Rights Available for ESTELLA SCROOGE

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has just announced the acquisition of licensing rights for Estella Scrooge (A Christmas Carol with a Twist).

Photos: DIANA, THE MUSICAL Company Takes First Broadway Bows

DIANA, THE MUSICAL has officially begun previews at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street), where it will officially open on Wednesday, November 17th. BroadwayWorld was there for the f…

Broadway Lights Will Dim Today In Memory Of Playwright Terrence McNally

The Broadway community mourns the loss of legendary playwright, five-time Tony Award recipient Terrence McNally, who passed away on March 24, 2020 at age 81. To commemorate his life and work…

Derek Klena, Lilla Crawford, Kate Jennings Grant, More Join Pretty Little Liars Reboot by Dan Meyer

The upcoming HBO Max series is turning out to have a theatre-stacked cast.

Behind-the-Scenes Companion Book to New West Side Story Movie to Be Released November 16 by Andrew Gans

Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the Broadway musical hits movie theatres in December.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 3 by Susan Grace

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Review: Audioplay ‘Zen and the Art of an Android Beatdown’ is a perfect fit for Book-It’s style by Dusty Somers

Book-It Repertory Theatre will begin live performances again early next year, but the company is kicking off this hybrid season with two more recorded audio dramas. The first — "Zen and th…

White handkerchief and a Derry play tell Bloody Sunday story by Harriet Sherwood Arts and Culture Correspondent

Drama about those who died when soldiers opened fire on protesters will premiere on 50th anniversary For almost 50 years, the bloodstained white handkerchief held aloft by Father Edward Daly…

Life Is a Dream review – this roaring tale of revenge is extraordinary by Mark Fisher

Royal Lyceum, EdinburghWils Wilson’s perception-bending production highlights the artifice of a prince’s world, exposing the thin veneer of riches and respectability Segismundo has just …

VIDEO: David Byrne Teaches Stephen Colbert Dance Moves on THE LATE SHOW

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform 'I Zimbra'. The cast also features Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman…

‘It’s a lesson about making assumptions’: ALBATROSS – Playground Theatre by Louise Penn

Isley Lynn’s complex and clever play, albatross, is revived by the represent theatre company as the first of two productions in their inaugural season. The stage at the Playground T…

New Angles: Hubbard Street Dance is Back on Stage in “Re/turn” by Sharon Hoyer

“I’m feeling like: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell tells me when I ask how she approached curating “Re/turn,” running…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Ciara Renée to be Next Jenna in ‘Waitress,’ ‘Twilight: Los Angeles 1992’ Reviews, Marisha Wallace Interview “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hittin…

Brian and Roger: A Highly Offensive Play, Menier Chocolate Factory review - not for the squeamish by Helen Hawkins

The Menier opens its new second stage with this podcast-turned-play What counts as offensive in these days of cancel culture? Ham-fisted pronoun usage? Culturally appropriated hairstyles? To…

NEWS: Danny Robins’ 2:22 – A Ghost Story transfers for 10 weeks at Gielgud by Press Releases

Supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story returns for a new West End season at the Gielgud Theatre. After breaking box office records for a new play at the Noel Coward Theatre, the show wil…

Andrew. Lloyd. Webber. by Ken Davenport

Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most successful theatermaker ever. No... The post Andrew. Lloyd. Webber. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Joseph Ritsch to perform as his drag persona, Sunrize by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

For three nights only, a loving satire of contemporary musical theater divas created by the Rep Stage producing artistic director.

‘The bikini line is still a no-no’: why does dance have a problem with body hair? by Lyndsey Winship

Chests must be de-fuzzed, armpits shaved, legs waxed. But as dance becomes more diverse, should it stop policing what grows naturally? Top performers speak out about their body hair The idea…

Wake Up With BWW 11/3: Ciara Renee Will Lead WAITRESS, Broadway Grosses, and More!

Today's top stories include casting for Waitress! Ciara Renee will take over the lead role of Jenna in the Broadway production, beginning November 29. Plus, further casting has been announce…

‘The pandemic has given me a different perspective on life & my character’: David Richardson on returning to the cast of Loop by Featured Content

Tiny Room's LOOP continues its debut tour this weekend, with original cast member David Richardson returning to the play about "burnt bridges and breakdowns" set during a pub lock-in. We tal…

On the Couch with Marco Luccio

The post On the Couch with Marco Luccio appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Alice Childress Finally Gets to Make ‘Trouble’ on Broadway by Maya Phillips

Her prescient 1955 play about racism in the theater world is reaching the big stage. And it’s anything but a period piece.

Sydney Queer Writers’ Festival – EnQueer 2021

The post Sydney Queer Writers’ Festival – EnQueer 2021 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

PHOTOS: First look at the world premiere musical version of Indecent Proposal by Featured Content

The musical makeover of Indecent Proposal officially premiered last night at London's Southwark Playhouse. Travel back to Atlantic City in the 1980s with our first-look gallery of production…

A New Kind of Native American Dance Troupe by Brian Seibert

Indigenous Enterprise is rooted in tradition but also has hip-hop influences, discernible in footwork, bounce and especially attitude.

ShentonSTAGE Daily for Wednesday November 3 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for Wednesday November 3 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight back for 2021 by Aussie Theatre

Vision Australia is thrilled to announce AAMI as the official presenting partner for the 84th Carols by Candlelight, held at

Musical to move after unrest at Old Vic over Terry Gilliam remarks by Nadia Khomami

Staff at London theatre unhappy about comments previously made by director of Into the Woods The team behind the musical Into the Woods says the show will go on despite a production at the O…

Paw Patrol Live Australian tour announced by Aussie Theatre

All paws on deck! Following the continued success of the PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” tour in 2021,

2021 STC Patrick White Playwrights Award & Fellowship by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company is calling on Australia’s talented playwrights to apply for the 2021 Patrick White Playwrights Award and the

Bluey bounds back to the Opera House by Aussie Theatre

The Sydney Opera House has announced Bluey’s Big Play will again fill the Joan Sutherland Theatre with joyous family fun,

Broadway’s Mask and Vax Requirement Extended Through Dec 31 by Matthew Wexler

Masks and vaccines will be required for entry to a Broadway house through at least the end of this year to ensure theatergoers, cast and crew remain safe. The post Broadway’s Mask and Vax …

Aboriginal Filmmaker Documentary Wins Premier’s History Award

The post Aboriginal Filmmaker Documentary Wins Premier’s History Award appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

British Film Festival returns for 2021

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Afraid of Being Canceled? Elder Price Deletes Old Tweets by Broadway Beat

by Steven Verdile. Instagram @StevenVerdileCreative, Twitter @StevenVerdile. SALT LAKE CITY, UT. - As resurfaced tweets have become a...

“tick, tick... BOOM!” Easter Eggs You May Have Missed Cause Jonathan Larson Was Obsessed with Easter by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s anticipated film adaptation of the late Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick…BOOM! hits Netflix...

Join TDF for a 'David Byrne's American Utopia' Conversation - Chris Giarmo and Tendayi Kuumba talk about burning down the house on Broadway

Singer-dancers Chris Giarmo and Tendayi Kuumba talk about burning down the house on BroadwayDavid Byrne may be the rock star in the title, but on stage in American Utopia he shares the spotl…

Hear the Stunning, Heartfelt Tony Acceptance Speech This Man Made Up in the Shower by Broadway Beat

by Finch Edmund. @finch_edmund. NEW YORK, NY - Get ready for the waterworks! Local actor Justin Bartlett, who moved to New York shortly...

Bored Theatre Kid Having Normal Thanksgiving Jealous of Those Motherfuckers from "The Humans" by Broadway Beat

by HaleyJane Rose. @haleyisfamous. MIDDLEFIELD, Conn. - High School junior and active drama club member Kevin Jermacks announced today...

Join TDF for a 'David Byrne's American Utopia' Conversation - Chris Giarmo and Tendayi Kuumba talk about burning down the house on Broadway

Singer-dancers Chris Giarmo and Tendayi Kuumba talk about burning down the house on Broadway David Byrne may be the rock star in the title, but on stage in American Utopia he shares the spot…

Manhattan Theatre Club's Morning Sun Opens Off-Broadway November 3 by Talaura Harms

Edie Falco, Blair Brown, and Marin Ireland star in the world premiere by Tony winner Simon Stephens.

Check Out Photos From The Prom National Tour, Opening November 3 by Dan Meyer

The Broadway musical kicks off at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

Lynn Nottage’s New Play Clyde’s Begins Previews November 3 on Broadway by Dan Meyer

The Second Stage production, starring Uzo Aduba, runs at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Terrence McNally November 3 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning playwright passed away March 24, 2020, at the age of 81.