The Harmony of Discord: A Review of Paradise Square at the James M. Nederlander Theatre by Brian Hieggelke

It's far too early to know if this is one for the ages, but no doubt this is the most important musical of our times, drawing from American history to depict the kind of racial harmony we st…

"Paradise Square" opens in Chicago

The new musical "Paradise Square" opens in Chicago in the Nederlander Theatre.

Review: ‘Diana, the Musical’ on Broadway is tabloid trash but alive, nonetheless by Chris Jones

“Diana, the Musical” offers no meaningful insights (nor even ones lacking in meaning) into a woman who really should be allowed to rest in much-deserved peace. Dramaturgically speaking, …

Conejo Players’ “Baby” Delivers by Cary Ginell

After watching Conejo Players’ production of “Baby,” which plays through November 21 at the company’s newly reopened theatre in Thousand Oaks, a better title for the musical might ha…

A Portrait of a Black Family Amid a Health Crisis in Cullud Wattah

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new play makes its off-Broadway premiere at the Public Theater.

Theater Reviews: Cullud Wattah and In The Southern Breeze by New York Theaterh

Two plays are opening Off-Broadway tonight, one featuring a cast of five Black women, the other a cast of five Black men. Both are about Black people struggling to survive in the face of del…

Review: Three Generations Awaiting Justice in ‘Cullud Wattah’ by Naveen Kumar

Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s play follows one family of women affected by the water crisis in Flint, Mich.

Review: Diana, The Musical at the Longacre Theatre by Juliet Hindell

With a stellar cast and witty lyrics, this lavish bio-musical subscribes firmly to the view that the late Princess of Wales was a saint in a golden cage. Juliet Hindell reviews. The post Rev…

‘Diana’ review: A Lifetime Original Broadway show by Johnny Oleksinski

What’s the difference between streaming “Diana” at home and sitting through “Diana” live? At the latter, you feel a bit like you’re gagged and in a straitjacket.

Cullud Wattah: A Flint, Michigan Family Trying to Survive Enduring Water Plague by David Finkle

★★★★★ Erika Dickerson-Despenza protests an inexplicable situation through the eyes and miseries of five women. The post Cullud Wattah: A Flint, Michigan Family Trying to Survive …

‘Diana, The Musical’ Review: A Royal Tragedy Turned Vacuous Rom-Com by Gordon Cox

Is it possible that Lady Di might have loved “Diana, The Musical”? We’re talking about the princess who surprised Covent Garden with a duet to Billy Idol’s “Uptown Girl,” a brash…

SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER returns for East Coast Tour in 2022 by Gabi Bergman

After a sold out 2020 premiere and extended run, Darlinghurst Theatre Company (DTC) and Green Door Theatre Company (GDTC) are thrilled

‘Diana, the Musical’ Review: Exploiting the People’s Princess by Jesse Green

The tabloid press and the monarchy used the Princess of Wales for their own purposes, and now a new Broadway show does the same.

In time for Thanksgiving, Broadway serves up a turkey: ‘Diana’ the musical by Peter Marks

Ham-handed and unfocused, a show based on the life of Princess Diana relinquishes the crown.

Read the Reviews for Diana, The Musical on Broadway by Dan Meyer

Jeanna de Waal stars as the People’s Princess in the David Bryan-Joe DiPietro bio-musical.

Review Roundup: DIANA, THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway - The Critics Weigh In!

Diana, The Musical celebrates official opening night tonight, Wednesday, November 17 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Diana, The Musical stars Jeanna de Waal as Diana, Roe Ha…

Diana The Musical Review: 3 Ways It’s Better on Broadway (+ 3 ways it’s not) by New York Theaterh

The surprise of “Diana the Musical,” which is opening tonight at the Longacre Theater, is that it’s more enjoyable – better! — on Broadway than it is on Netflix, where a recording …

‘Diana, The Musical’ Broadway Review: A Royal Mess That Just Wants To Be Loved by Greg Evans

Diana, The Musical begins its Act II with the shirtless, well-toned actor portraying the princess’ studly consort James Hewitt doing his best Urban Cowboy riding-the-bull impression, much …

Review: ‘Diana,’ a musical so bad that it must be seen by Charles Isherwood

To answer the question that absolutely no one with a Netflix account and an interest in Broadway musicals is asking: Why, yes, “Diana, The Musical” is every bit as abysmal as rumored. So…

Review: Live on Broadway, Diana: The Musical Is a Cult Classic in the Making

The Princess Diana bio-musical finds its footing at the Longacre Theatre after the Netflix version got memed to hell.

Livestreaming a Conversation: ARTISTS / IDEAS / NOW—Patriarchy and the Climate Crisis

By . Liverpool Arab Arts Festival presented ARTISTS / IDEAS / NOW—Patriarchy and the Climate Crisis livestreaming on the commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv T…

Diana, the Musical: The Princess and the Peepers by Elysa Gardner

★★☆☆☆A new musical offers a peek at the late Princess of Wales, and a lot of costume changes The post Diana, the Musical: The Princess and the Peepers appeared first on New York St…

Diana: The People’s Princess, Surrounded by the Wrong People by Jesse Oxfeld

★★☆☆☆ Like Charles and Elizabeth before them, a creative team of (minor) Broadway royalty does Lady Spencer no favors The post Diana: The People’s Princess, Surrounded by the Wro…

The Little Prince invites Australians on an extraordinary adventure this Summer

The post The Little Prince invites Australians on an extraordinary adventure this Summer appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

‘Diana: The Musical’: Tacky Tribute to a Great Woman by David Cote

Who knows if musical fiascos such as 'Diana' exist solely for the bitter amusement of theater critics?

Inside the Opening Night of DIANA by BroadwayWorld

We’re live from the red carpet at the Longacre Theatre for the opening night of Diana the Musical!

‘Spring Awakening’ Reunion Documentary Coming to HBO by Matthew Wexler

The 'Spring Awakening' reunion concert featuring Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele was filmed for a documentary that will air on HBO in 2022. The post ‘Spring Awakening’ Reunion Documentary…

Watch Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda Talk tick, tick...BOOM! & More 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…

Jocelyn Bioh on How Bringing Nollywood Dreams to the Stage Feels 'Like Christmas Morning' by Caitlin Moynihan

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose play School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play won the 2018 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, the Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award for New …

Australian premiere of Sadie Hasler’s hit comedy Pramkicker, comes to Theatre Works, presented by Dirty Pennies Theatre Project by Gabi Bergman

Jude has always known she doesn’t want kids. Her sister Susie is unsure if her ovaries are twinging or if

LA CLIQUE Leicester Square Spiegeltent by Libby Purves and Friends

       ROLL UP! IT’S BACK! Ah, Christmastime!   There’s nothing like a buff chap in spike-heeled patent thigh-boots somersaulting in the air to make you feel festive. Unless it�…

CHRISTMAS WITH SILVIE PALADINO – The Christmas Spectacular is back bigger than ever! by Gabi Bergman

Join the Queen of Carols Silvie Paladino in the annual Christmas Spectacular full of festive cheer and joy. Hear all

Once Upon a Time – a way to play with SUPERSTITIONS by Dan O'Neil

SUPERSTITIONS inhabits a world that relies on the use of language, strangeness, incongruities that are made congruous at unexpected times throughout.

Joey Batts’ ‘Hip Hop for the Homeless’ concerts return live to seven cities in December by Christopher Arnott

Joey Batts' "Hip Hop for the Homeless" series will return in December, for seven concerts in seven Connecticut cities, with proceeds going directly to homeless shelters in those cities.

Stephan Paridaen to become chief executive of PRG by Broadway News

Stephan Paridaen will assume the role of chief executive at Production Resource Group, the company announced Wednesday. Paridaen, who has been serving as PRG’s president and chief operatio…

Check Out Photos Inside the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Chicago Revival on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-winning production commemorated its record-breaking run at the Ambassador Theatre November 16.

VIDEO: First Look at LaChanze, Chuck Cooper & More in TROUBLE IN MIND

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and starring Tony & Emmy Award winner La…

Off-Broadway's 59E59 Upcoming Season Launches With Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow's Whisper House by Talaura Harms

The venue will present works from several companies, including The Civilians, LAByrinth, and Primary Stages.

Meet Steven Ho, TikTok Superstar and Stand-Up Comedian! by Jason Engleman

In the latest installment of Meet the Theatre Artist, we sat down to chat with global social media superstar and TikTok sensation, Steven Ho!

Rhiannon Giddens: The Lunch Room Episode 44 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired November 9, 2021 Performer, composer, cross-cultural connector, and Silkroad Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens visits to talk about Silkroad Ensemble’s musical rebirth an…

Photos: First Look at Bradley Whitford, Kate Burton & More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Production photos are now available for the First National Tour of A Christmas Carol led by three-time Emmy Award winner Bradley Whitford (Ebenezer Scrooge), Tony and Emmy Award nominee …

Special Episode: Bryonha Marie Parham on the Joys of ‘Regina Comet’ by Matt Tamanini

In today’s episode, Matt is chatting with the titular star of “A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet” Bryonha Marie Parham. In their conversation, Bryonha discusses working with the sho…

The Weekly Roundup, November 17-24 by Kyle V. Hiller

A week decorated with contemplative paintings and sculptures, documentaries, and yes, flamenco. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Alex Lawther in Hamlet, Lia Williams in Oresteia Head to New York City Following COVID Delays by Ryan McPhee

The two Robert Icke productions will run in repertory as part of a Park Avenue Armory season that also includes the new opera Upload.

Review: Tina Fey’s ‘Mean Girls’ musical comes to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre by Gemma Alexander

The touring Broadway production of "Mean Girls," an adaptation of the 2004 movie, is at the Paramount Theatre through Nov. 21. Is it totally fetch? Here's what our reviewer thinks.

New Works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds to Debut at La MaMa in December

New, provocative works by John Sims and James E. Reynolds will debut at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) in December.

DIANA, THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway Tonight at the Longacre Theatre

Diana, The Musical will have its official opening night tonight, Wednesday, November 17 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Diana, The Musical stars Jeanna de Waal as …

Theater review: Life-affirming ‘Band’s Visit’ brings calm and multicultural harmony to The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The calm, contemplative musical of cross-cultural harmony "The Band's Visit" is at The Bushnell through Nov. 21. It's a rare sort of sweet, human-sized musical that rarely comes around.

Photos: Check Out New Images of the National Tour of BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical returned to the road on November 2, 2021 in Chicago, IL, having been off the road for 600 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Beautiful opened last ni…

Spotlight On 10 Stellar Covers of the ALW Sunset Boulevard Showstopper "As If We Never Said Goodbye"

Ready for a closeup on 1994! Let's look at 10 musical theatre stars taking on the Sunset Boulevard showstopper "As If We Never Said Goodbye" who have not played Norma!

Hubbard Street’s ‘RE/TURN’ to live dance has something old, something new and Barton’s tour de force ‘Busk’ by Lauren Warnecke

Jermaine Maurice Spivey makes his Hubbard Street and Chicago debut with a world premiere, alongside "Jardí Tancat" by Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato, and the Hubbard Street premiere of A…

Park Avenue Armory Announces Futuristic New Season by Sarah Bahr

Highlights include the North American premieres of Michel van der Aa’s opera “Upload” and Robert Icke’s production of “Hamlet.”

VIDEO: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for DIANA- Watch Now!

DIANA, THE MUSICAL officially opens tonight, November 17, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street. Tune in right here at 5:30 pm as BroadwayWorld takes you to the star-studded red ca…

Full-court banter and intensity mark a gripping ‘Great Leap’ at Round House Theatre by Celia Wren

A stellar cast embodies the idiosyncratic characters in the Lauren Yee play.

Park Avenue Armory Announces 2022 Season

Park Avenue Armory announced today its programming for the coming year, returning with a robust 2022 season of multidisciplinary productions and installations-–including new commissions, a…

Anything Goes London Revival Sets West End Return & U.K. Tour by Caitlin Moynihan

Get ready to set sail! The London revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes, which recently concluded its limited run at the Barbican Theatre, will return next summer. The Tony-winning musical …

Celebrate Chicago's 25th Anniversary with Some Razzle Dazzle by Caitlin Moynihan

Do you have all that jazz? Chicago sure does! The long-running musical celebrated 25 years on Broadway on November 16 at the Ambassador Theatre, and now you can join in the fun by checking o…

Eddie Baker: Worked With ’em All by Trav S.D.

A tip of the hat to comedy supporting player Eddie Baker (1897-1968). As is often the way. Baker enjoyed his bigger and more memorable roles in silent days. For example, he was the referee i…

Leila Bennett: Maid in Hollywood by Trav S.D.

Leila Bennett (1892-1965) playsed supporting roles in fewer than two dozen films in the early days of talkies, often as comical maids, but she was memorable in them, thus we shine a light on…

Arthur Prince and Jim: A Naval Vent Act by Trav S.D.

The ventriloquism act of Arthur Prince (1881-1948) was novel in that it was naval. In an act called “Naval Occasions” he played a ship’s officer; his dummy “Jim” was a sailor. It w…

‘The Antelope Party’ Review: Friendship Is Magic, With Exceptions by Juan A. Ramírez

Paranoia takes root among five friends who fear their “My Little Pony” role playing game is being targeted in this new play at the Wild Project.

Susan Derry’s new holiday album inspired by Creative Cauldron cabaret by Kendall Mostafavi

Atypical tunes with lyrics to bring comfort, light, and hope at a dark time.

Dusty props and tears of joy: returning to live theatre ‘feels fantastic’ for local artists by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

“Come From Away” stage manager stepped into a “time capsule” his first time back in the theatre since March 13, 2020. Shaw Festival performers cried when they played “Irving Berlin…

Glenn Close to Host REVELS & REVELATIONS 9 Featuring Lena Hall, Brandon Victor Dixon & More

Glenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind Board of Directors will host “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 20…

The 25th anniversary celebration of ‘Chicago’ on Broadway by Deb Miller

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Chicago, as it nears its 10,000th performance on Broadway, celebrated 25 years of “Razzle Dazzle” with a special anniversary celebration. Produced by Bar…

Cast Complete for Black No More Musical, Starring Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter, Lillias White, and Brandon Victor Dixon by Andrew Gans

The New Group's Off-Broadway world premiere begins in January 2022 at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

'Straight White Men' review — Young Jean Lee's play should spur conversation by Matt Wolf

Alex Mugnaioni gives a breakout performance in London premiere of 2018 Broadway play

LaChanze Takes the Lead in Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind by Dan Meyer

The play opens at the American Airlines Theatre November 18.

Working in the Theatre: Audio Immersive Plays by American Theatre Wing

In the wake of social distancing and mask mandates, theatres had to pivot if they wanted to open in person during the summer of 2021. Enter "Blindness" and Refracted Theatre Company's "I Cou…

Karen Gomyo Performs Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 by New York Philharmonic

“[The third movement of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1] is probably one of the most beautiful, vulnerable, heart-wrenching movements of any concerto, and for me it’s really the h…

Ep. #94 CRAYOLA experience at the Florida Mall! Daddy/daughter date with Georgia and Jared! by Framily Travel

“CHEEK TO CHEEK” by Corine Cohen

  Check out my podcast. I interviewed Attmore at The Fred Astaire awards which are now called THE CHITA RIVERA AWARDS. Hope you like my podcast every  Wednesday. Can’t wait to see this! …

Meet ITO Simran Jain by Simran Jain

Making Theatre & Registering Voters The post Meet ITO Simran Jain appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Livestreaming a Conversation: Freedom Talk@Artistic Freedom Initiative

By . Safe Havens Freedom Talks presents a conversation focusing on Indigenous people's artistic rights from a legal perspective livestreaming on the commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV …

Theatre Review: ‘The Great Leap’ at Round House Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

Lauren Yee’s “The Great Leap” is raucously funny, incredibly profane, not for the kids, thoughtful, and will leave you uncomfortable. The latter is not a bad thing—but you may well h…

All-local cast to play ‘Our Town’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by News Desk

'It feels like a sort of homecoming for artists and audiences alike.' — Director Alan Paul

Complete Casting announced for World Premiere of Tariq Trotter Musical Black No More

The new musical from The New Group is inspired by George S. Schuyler's Afrofuturist novel.

Project Shaw Series Will Return to In-Person Performances With Village Wooing by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature married couple and frequent co-stars Maryann Plunkett and Jay O. Sanders.

Full Cast Announced For World premiere of Black No More by Broadway Black

The New Group proudly announces complete casting for the world premiere production of Black No More. Originally announced and slated for fall 2020, this new musical, inspired by George S. Sc…

Review Roundup: North American Tour of OKLAHOMA! Takes the Stage; What Are the Critics Saying?

The North American tour of Rogers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! began performances at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on November 9, 2021 and will continue to play over 25 cities du…

Game Recognizes Game in ‘@Playaz’ by American Theatre Editors

Dana Schwartz's new play about online gamers, originally conceived pre-pandemic, has fresh resonance after a year of isolation and virtual connection.

Watch The Julie and Jackie Show with Fairycakes’ Julie Halston and Jackie Hoffman by Roberto Araujo

The two actors stop by the Playbill Studio to share their views on being an actor in New York, theatre etiquette, and the closing of Fairycakes.

Bridget Christie: Who Am I? review – a comic ahead of the crowd by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe standup’s rich and playful show about the menopause combines ingenious silliness with campaigning ferocity A handful of times in the opening stages of Bridget Chris…

ShentonSTAGE Daily for WED NOVEMBER 17 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for WED NOVEMBER 17 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

‘Some moments are desperately moving, almost unbearably sad’: OLD BRIDGE – Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Powerful, poetic and profound: this well-deserved winner of the 2020 Papatango New Writing Prize now gets a cracking production on the main stage at the Bush Theatre.

‘Love Actually?’ and ‘Friends!’ are part of a new slate of shows at the Apollo Theater by Doug George

The Apollo Theater Chicago on Lincoln Avenue is lit again with live shows, now with the comedy musical “Love Actually?” and continuing in the spring, including with a show titled “Frie…

Playwright Ed Bullins Dies at 86 by Logan Culwell-Block

One of the leading playwrights of the Black Arts Movement, Bullins wrote works including the 1975 Obie-winning The Taking of Miss Janie.

Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Surprises Audience at Chicago During 25th Anniversary Performance

Stars from the longest-running American musical on Broadway turned out to celebrate the show's success, and pay tribute to original star and choreographer Ann Reinking.

Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Off-Broadway Run Will Stream for Holidays

The show is presented by iTheatrics at the New Victory Theatre.

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Garfield, More Talk Tick, Tick...Boom! on the Red Carpet by Dan Meyer

The film is now playing in select theatres and arrives on Netflix November 19.

Full Cast Revealed for NBC's Annie Live! by Talaura Harms

The live television event will air on NBC December 2.

Win Tickets and a VIP Package to Sarah Brightman's A Christmas Symphony Tour

Celebrate the holidays with Sarah Brightman! Set to kick off on Friday November 26th in Bethlehem, PA, the nearly 20-city outing 'A Christmas Symphony Tour' will hit multiple markets throug…

BWW Album Review: HAPPINESS IS...CHRISTMAS! Is a Dose of Holiday Cheer

With her second holiday album, Happiness Is… Christmas!, Kristin Chenoweth puts her own unique spin on the classic Christmas collection

Read Winning Entries From Prudential's Standing Ovations Ticket Giveaway by Bethany Rickwald

The monthly drawing is presented by Playbill.

Anything Goes Revival Will Return to London's Barbican in 2022 by Andrew Gans

The Cole Porter musical comedy will also tour the U.K.

Kyle Scatliffe Returns to Broadway’s Hamilton by Ryan McPhee

The Color Purple and Les Misérables alum steps back into the dual track of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson.

VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens Talks TICK, TICK...BOOM! on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Vanessa Hudgens appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss her role in the new tick, tick...BOOM! film adaption. During the interview, she discussed working with Li…

Lucie Jones, Ryan Reid, Gary Wilmot, More to Join London Cast of Wicked by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will welcome several new leads next year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Tony Winner Michael McGrath Joins Britney Spears Jukebox Musical Once Upon a One More Time by Dan Meyer

He replaces fellow Tony winner John Glover in the show's upcoming Washington, D.C. world premiere.

Antonio Banderas-Led Company Begins Performances in Spain November 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

The film star and Tony nominee directs and stars as Bobby in the Sondheim musical's Spanish premiere.

Review: Baby Tries to Have It All in the 21st Century

Julia Murney stars in a site-specific revisal of Maltby and Shire's 1983 musical about the intricacies of pregnancy and parenthood.

Interview: In Cullud Wattah, Crystal A. Dickinson Gets the Challenging Role of Her Dreams

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new play follows three generations of Black women contending with the Flint water crisis.

Broadway-Bound Paradise Square Opens in Chicago November 17 by Talaura Harms

The new musical runs through December 5 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before arriving on Broadway in February 2022.

Blue Man Group Celebrates 30 Years Off-Broadway November 17 by Talaura Harms

The pop-art theatre show debuted at the Lower East Side's Astor Place Theatre in 1991.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at CHICAGO's 25th Anniversary Performance

Last night, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 by Susan Grace

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‘Nigel Havers & Patricia Hodge have a fantastic connection onstage’: PRIVATE LIVES – Touring ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Christopher Luscombe directs this stellar new touring production of Noel Coward's classic comedy, with Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodges as ex-spouses Elyot and Amanda.

Scout’s Honor: Celia Keenan-Bolger Discusses Return to Tony-Winning Role in To Kill a Mockingbird by Andrew Gans

Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird resumed performances at Broadway's Shubert in October.

Jocelyn Bioh’s Nollywood Watchlist by Ryan McPhee

The playwright shares some of the Nigerian and Ghanaian films that influenced her play Nollywood Dreams, now running Off-Broadway.

Westfield News Review: The Band's Visit in Hartford by Mark G. Auerbach

My Westfield News review of the Tony Award winning "The Band's Visit" at The Bushnell through Sunday.

Former Sen. Al Franken takes his wit back on the road, heads to St. Louis by Daniel Durchholz | Special To The Post-Dispatch

Former Minnesota senator and "Saturday Night Live" cast member returns to his roots with stand-up comedy tour.

Where to gaze at twinkling holiday lights — up close or from a distance — in the St. Louis area by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

There are plenty of opportunities to view holiday lights, whether you prefer to experience them on foot or remain inside a warm car.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

NPR Chronicles William Ivey Long Accusations, Full “Annie Live!” Cast, Grace and Matt on “Spring Awakening” Benefit “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast…

Rare Earth Mettle review: Al Smith’s lengthy and controversial comedy lacks coherence by Isobel Lewis

Arthur Darvill gives his all to the role of Henry Finn, but there’s nowhere to go with a villain this cartoonish

The Drop review – escape-room theatre show cranks up the fear factor by Miriam Gillinson

55 Aldgate High Street, LondonSwamp Motel’s latest immersive experience has an intriguing set design and cracking sound effects but might just be too scary for some Is it OK to want to esc…

Gardenia 10 Years Later review – a drag cabaret’s frail, moving swansong by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe performers of the Belgian company Les Ballets C de la B revive a decade-old stage show with added poignancy Vanessa Van Durme walks falteringly to the mic, should…

Straight White Men review – modern male psychology spotlit by Anya Ryan

Southwark Playhouse, LondonYoung Jean Lee’s satire, unfolding at a family Christmas, finds brothers struggling with midlife Straight white men run the world. But in Young Jean Lee’s 2014…

Rare Earth Mettle review – secret deals and wordy debates by Kate Wyver

Royal Court, LondonEverything here is plot as Al Smith’s play speeds over many huge issues with little time to register their impact In Al Smith’s ambitious and cynical new play, everybo…

‘A well-chosen & beautifully cast pair of plays’: FOOTFALLS & ROCKABY – Jermyn Street Theatre by Tom Bolton

In the tiny, pub theatre-esque Jermyn Street Theatre Samuel Beckett’s two monologues, Footfalls and Rockaby, exert a powerful hold.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Charing Cross Theatre review - Tony-winning play checks out Chekhov by Gary Naylor

★★★★ VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Comedy mines Chekhov for laughs and finds some rich seams  Super London debut for Russian-inspired Broadway comedy Vanya and Sonia and Mas…

NEWS: Six’s Lucy Moss directs Legally Blonde for Open Air’s 90th-anniversary season by Press Releases

Regents' Park Theatre has announced the three productions that will form its 90th anniversary season

Rankin native teams with Nick Jonas on Broadway play 'Chicken & Biscuits' by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

E. Clayton Cornelious is a veteran Broadway actor attempting to transition into a full-time theater producer.

Wake Up With BWW 11/17: ANNIE LIVE! Casting, Inside COMPANY Re-Opening, and More!

Today's top stories include full casting announced for Annie Live! Plus, we're taking you inside Company's first performance back on Broadway with photos and videos from the big night. Addit…

STRAIGHT WHITE MEN.       Southwark Playhouse, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

A HUMAN ZOO OF ALPHA MEN There are good plays to be written about white male privilege, and about modern capitalism and its relentless expectation of self-promotion and constant advancement …

Black talent takes centre stage at Lyric Hammersmith theatre by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Festival to celebrate black culture and creativity, with Lemn Sissay and Shingai as headline acts The Lyric Hammersmith theatre is launching its first festival celebrating black talent, cul…

The Choir of Man: Dedicated to the 2000 pubs closed during lockdown by Terri Paddock

Here's a sobering statistic: 2,000 pubs closed during lockdown. Lost forever. The scale of that loss really struck me when I heard performer and (brilliant) poet Ben Norris recite it during …

The Trippy Tales Behind ‘Flying Over Sunset’ by Lisa Birnbach

How’s this for an unlikely idea for a musical? Three 1950s celebrities, including Cary Grant, experimenting with LSD. Together. It happened, sort of.

BOOK FEATURE: New memoir See You at the Premiere reveals the truth about ‘life at the arse end of showbiz’ by Featured Content

See You at the Premiere: Life at the Arse End of Showbiz reveals the day-to-day artistic, financial and emotional struggles faced by the vast majority of creative people.

Sydney Festival unleashes 2022 program by Aussie Theatre

Forget what you knew. With a bold ambition to reimagine how we experience and interact with the city itself, Sydney

Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight are on sale today by Aussie Theatre

Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this amazing Christmas spectacular when tickets to Vision Australia’s Carols

NEWS: Following Anti-Bullying Week, Rumble! is revived at Drayton Arms Theatre by Featured Content

Bullies aren't confined to the playground. Following Anti-Bullying Week this week, Razor Sharp Productions revives Rumble!, its acclaimed play about workplace bullying, for a strictly limite…

Rogue Projects to present season of Wil and Grace by Aussie Theatre

Rogue Projects will present the premiere season of Madeleine Withington’s hilarious debut play Wil and Grace at Fringe HQ Newtown

Watch: Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Vanessa Hudgens Discuss Tick, Tick...Boom! Movie

The new film is based on Jonathan Larson's stage musical of the same title.

Uh-Oh: That Old, Boring Paternal Character Just Walked Onstage Alone in a Spotlight by Broadway Beat

by Louie Aronowitz. @louiearonowitz. NEW YORK, NY - As the generic musical reached its most banal expanse of scenes, the red flag of all...

BREAKING: Local Women Invent Acting by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. EARTH - Reports are surfacing this morning that two local women - Rachel Zegler and Ariana Debose, stars of...

Modern "Caroline, or Change" Sees Caroline Keeping All of Noah's Bitcoin by Broadway Beat

by Tricia Davenport. NEW YORK, NY - Producers of Broadway’s revival of Caroline, or Change are modernizing the Tony Kushner musical, with...

Celebrate 27 Years of Sunset Boulevard With a Look Back at the Original Broadway Production by Playbill Staff

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened at the Minskoff Theatre November 17, 1994.

Diana, the Musical Opens on Broadway November 17 at the Longacre Theatre by Dan Meyer

The bio-musical stars Jeanna de Waal, Roe Hartrampf, Erin Davie, and Judy Kaye.