The National Tour of the five-time Tony Award-winning production of A Christmas Carol led by three-time Emmy Award winner Bradley Whitford paid tribute to Stephen Sondheim following a perfo…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27PMFor some Florida fun in Ft. Lauderdale, here’s another heartwarming comedy by Cricket Daniel about a feisty granny who likes to cause a ruckus. When she’s not escaping from the local sh…
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:25PMHere's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently.
Listen to the Soundtrack for NBC's Annie Live!
NBC's Annie Live! offered a surprise on December 3, when Sony Masterworks …
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PMMrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy based on the 1993 hit movie of the same name, is getting ready for its December 5 opening night at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, and now there's a fir…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PMTHE BAND'S VISIT is coming to San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from January 11–February 6, 2022.
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Band’s Visit is one of the mo…
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On today’s episode, Matt is in conversation with Tony and Emmy-nominated legend Tovah Feldshuh who will begin performances in Mark St. Germain’s play “Becoming Dr. Ruth” on Saturday …
SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:55PMSlave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, re-opened just last night at the August Wilson Theatre (2…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PMThis weekend, native son André De Shields, winner of the 2019 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for “Hadestown,” returns to his hometown to tell the story of Baltimore a…
SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:41PMFor some, food is merely sustenance; for others, it is an art form. And for the former convicts who work at Clyde’s, a truck stop in Berks County, Pennsylvania, the perfect sandwich may of…
SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:26PMNorthern Stage, NewcastleA lovable orphan at a low-rent Hogwarts makes her impostor syndrome disappear in a lively reimagining with fun theatrical illusions
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is on…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18PMDAVID MIRVISH PRESENTS
THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF THE SONIA FRIEDMAN PRODUCTION
THE 2020 OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW PLAY
Leopoldstadt is the Olivier Award-winning new 'masterwork' (…
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“The most important thing that he taught us was never underestimate your audience. If you don’t do your best they’ll know.”
SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:56PMI had the best time this afternoon rapping with the illimitable Wayne Federman about comedy and vaudeville on his podcast. In addition to being the former headwriter for Jimmy Fallon, a co-p…
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:54PMThe new musical, based on the 1993 film, opens December 5 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.
SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PMThe writer-director talks about his new film, co-starring Denzel Washington, and reveals how it felt to work without his brother, Ethan, for the first time in nearly 40 years
It might be the…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18PMThe Tony-nominated production officially opened at the August Wilson Theatre December 2.
SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PMPhone rings, door chimes, in comes company! The new staging of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company, directed by Marianne Elliott, officially opens at the Jacobs Theatre on December…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PMChicago, Broadway the long-running revival, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a star-studded event, complete with a Chicago-themed marching band. Broadway.com correspondent Char…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PMNew York City Center has announced additional casting for the 2022 Encores! season. As previously reported, the next chapter of the series, led by Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, Produci…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PMNew York City Center has announced a number of casting and creative team updates for the upcoming 2022 season.
SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PMby Marcina Zaccaria. . . Standing under an enormous sleigh, Justin Vivian Bond enchanted a packed house at Harvey Theater at Brooklyn Academy of Music on November 30. A clever show, creat…
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:06PMWatch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Jose Llana, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, December 5 at 8pm ET.
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By Ron Fassler . . . You have to admire the up-front title of Faith Salie’s one-person show in that it pulls no punches. Happily, Salie does not spend the full 90-minute running time seeki…
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:53PMThe Tony Award winner will play Jane in the new series by Amy Schumer.
SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PMAndrew Garfield, Robin de Jesús, Ariana DeBose, and others are also among the nominees.
SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PMThe stage and screen star made his Broadway debut with a Tony-nominated and Theatre World Award-winning performance in Stanley.
SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PMWest Side Story took home the award for Best Cinematography at at the 2021 New York Film Critics Awards. Kathryn Hunter has been named Best Supporting Actress in Apple's adaption of Tragedy…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PMYes, the rumors are true! Everyone's favorite Countess is back at Feinstein's/54 Below for an evening of festive glitz and glamour. If there's anything that's a guaranteed good time, it's se…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PMNew York City Center today announced additional casting for the 2022 Encores! Season as part of the full calendar of events for City Center’s 2021 – 2022 Season. The productions launch L…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PMThe album releases December 3 with performances from Broadway favorites Daniel J. Watts, Lilli Cooper, Amber Iman, and more.
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On Stage will take a look back at the incredible life and career of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, including tributes from members of the Broadway community such as Nathan…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PMAt opening night of A Christmas Carol, Bradley Whitford dedicated the final song of the performance to Stephen Sondheim.
SOURCE: YouTube at 01:57PMClub Cumming (Alan Cumming, Darren Dryden and Benjamin Maisani) will present “Cast Offs” with Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen – the new variety and game show from BroadwayWorld/Broadway…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PMTo celebrate the holiday season, the Playbill Studio is hosting the Holiday Concert Series, with a new episode released every Friday in December.
In this first installment, Broadway's Morga…
SOURCE: YouTube at 01:48PMPlaybill's social media manager interviewed the performer about her work on stage and off.
SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM“We were overwhelmed. We just didn’t realize it was going to be that way.”
The post ‘Just a shame’: Boch Center’s rapid COVID testing delays force families to forgo ‘Elf’ sho…
SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:42PMSet in the hectic kitchen of a truck-stop sandwich shop on a stretch of road in Berks County, PA, Clyde’s, by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined; Sweat), dishes up a full…
SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:40PMMrs. Doubtfire, the new musical produced by multi-Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Avenue Q, Rent, In The Heights, Something Rotten!), opens on Broadway this Sunday, December 5 at the S…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:38PMRachel Zegler appeared on Live! With Kelly & Ryan this morning to discuss playing Maria in the new film adaption of West Side Story, falling in love with acting, teaching Steven Spielber…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PMThe concert, honoring those affected by HIV/AIDS, features performances Javier Muñoz, Lena Hall, and more.
SOURCE: Playbill at 01:28PMBroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his illustr…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PMThe new artistic director of Mosaic Theater Company emphasizes creative collaboration and community development in his vision for the future.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PMTony nominee Joshua Henry and Ciara Renée are currently starring in Waitress as Dr. Pomatter and Jenna, respectively. Now, we're giving you an exclusive first look at the duo singing "You…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PMSam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonThere are strong performances in this tale of sex, power and morality reimagined by director Blanche McIntyre
If there is a #MeToo moment in Shakespeare’s oe…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:03PMThe free concerts are part of the Shows Go On series at the NYC hotspot.
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FORNÉS RETURNS TO MABOU MINES FOR UNDER THE RADAR THE PUBLIC THEATER’S UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL MABOU MINES & WEATHERVANE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT MUD/DROWNING WRITTEN BY MARÍA IR…
SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:50PMThe screen adaptation of the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical hits theatres December 10.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PMLynne Shankel is the musical director for the Joe's Pub benefit concert.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PMThis year, when we’ve spent so much time looking at screens, was a banner year for movie adaptations of shows that originated on stage: “In The Heights,” “The Humans,” “Dear Evan…
SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:31PMAnnie Live!, NBC's latest live television musical, scored 5.2 million viewers in its broadcast, leading the non-NFL programming on Thursday night. See how Annie's ratings compare to NBC's pa…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PMThe annual prize from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation recognizes female, trans, and non-binary early-career directors.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PMAt my last Christmas Q&A at the Pleasance Theatre, for sci-fi spoof Escape from Planet Trash way back in December 2019, Ginger Johnson shared a tantalising teaser about her idea for her …
SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 12:25PMColin Murphy’s remarkable play takes us behind closed doors as high-stakes negotiations for Irish independence take place
‘I wanna be in the room where it happens,” sings Aaron Burr in…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PMAntony Sher was not only a superb performer but also an insightful observer on the craft of acting and the theatre – as shown in these extracts
Antony Sher, celebrated actor, dies aged 72…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PMGlenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind Board of Directors hosted “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration, which raised $1 million in support of teen mental health on T…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PMStage and screen star Antony Sher has died at the age of 72. In September, his husband, collaborator and Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Gregory Doran announced he would take a …
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:03PMJennifer Diamond in 'Let Me Be Me' plays The Green Room 42 (570 10th Ave) on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 7:00. Ahead of the show, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is catching up with Jennifer …
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ABC News sat down with Sondheim in his Connecticut home on November 11 to talk about Stephen Spielberg's upcoming reimagined 'West Side Story' film, which is being released on December 10. …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AMThe revival of Company, starring Tony winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, is set to open on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Thursday, December 9. Check …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40AMBroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, the new musical featuring the songs of Britney Spears - now on stage at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AMPrime Video has released the fourth new teaser trailer for the fourth season of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! The cast includes Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shaloub, Alex Borstein, Marin Hinkle, and…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AMThe two-time Olivier winner was considered one of Britain’s finest classical actors.
SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AMThe Great Performances broadcast will feature such performers as Adrienne Warren, Norm Lewis, Sara Bareilles, Aaron Tveit, and Chita Rivera.
SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AMDespite the presence of Nancy Carroll and Shaun Evans, Moira Buffini’s Manor proves a disappointment at the National Theatre.
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This is not a traditional review because we saw the world premiere of Nilo Cruz’s latest play Hotel Desiderium at its fifth sold-out performance Nov. 21 at Arca Images, that late because i…
SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:54AMStage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announced today that nominations for the 2022 Barbara…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50AMFollowing 15 years with the company, Santora will step down in June 2022.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AMRené Pollesch is the fourth boss of the Volksbühne in four years. The Berlin theater is pinning hopes of a return to its former vibrancy on his collaborative approach.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:48AMDigital innovation continued this year, but experiencing plays in isolation grew tiring. Then came an in-person season as exciting as a child’s first fireworks.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:48AMHarry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, and the rest of the musical telecast's stars are featured on the album.
SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AMRader will receive $3,000 and her play 'The Helpers' will have a staged reading with Theater J.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:46AMColón will receive $5,000 and additional support to develop a new work and hire a dramaturg.
SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:40AMClassic movie musicals including The Phantom of the Opera & The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and more come to BroadwayHD in December.
December 4, 2021: Tis the seaso…
SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:40AMThe critics have weighed in on NBC's latest live television musical. The live holiday spectacular starred Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AMThe Marianne Elliott-helmed staging of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical, starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, opens December 9.
SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AMEvery flick of the tail and padding of paws somehow carries the same weight as the real thing
SOURCE: The Independent at 10:24AMThe Hamilton Tony winner guest stars as an animated snowman on an upcoming episode of the Nickelodeon preschool series.
SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AMAntony Sher, the South Africa born theater actor known for his Shakespearean roles, has died of cancer. He was 72. The news was revealed by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on Friday. She…
SOURCE: Variety at 10:11AMA new series from the current revival spotlights the performers' anecdotes with the late and legendary composer-lyricist.
SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AMThe West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features 21 songs from the film. The album features performances from Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike F…
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The live TV special, starring Celina Smith, Harry Connick, Jr., and Taraji P. Henson, aired December 2.
SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AMSoho theatre, LondonAs a wannabe stage and screen queen in the spotlight, the American comedian brings to life her character’s unquenchable thirst for attention
‘You guys are a horrible …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:54AMRevisit performances from Celina Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Harry Connick Jr., and more—and catch them on the newly released soundtrack.
SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AMAvailable everywhere now, the soundtrack features vocals by Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty, with newcomer Celina Smith in the titular role of Annie an…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AMLast night, one of the most beloved Broadway musicals came to NBC. Annie LIVE! starred Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AMISLAND OF WONDER AND UNEASE One of the interesting, rewarding quirks in Tom Littler’s small-but-perfectly-formed Tempest is that Tam Williams doubles as Ferdinand, the ultra-vi…
SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 09:31AMLast night, the sun came out on NBC with the airing of ANNIE LIVE! See our picks for the best moments from the live Broadway broadcast!
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AMJust in time for the Christmas season, Ghostlight Records released Todd Almond’s debut holiday album A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS. The record is an unconventional, folk-pop holiday album that blen…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AMStray Dog Theater production checks in with a character from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:06AMAlexa who? Greg Wilkinson’s new play Assisted takes an amusing and assured look at the growing role AI takes in our lives.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMA new episode will be released every Friday in December to celebrate the holidays.
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#Broadway leading lady, Lisa Howard, performs an an original #ChristmasSong live from Feinstein's/54 Below 2021 Press Day,.
My short-form interview with Lisa can be heard on my website (ht…
SOURCE: YouTube at 08:58AMAntony Sher, one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors of his generation, has died at 72, the Royal Shakespeare Company said Friday. Sher played most of Shakespeare's meaty male roles i…
SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 08:56AMOctagon, BoltonFive actors take on all the parts in Lotte Wakeham’s production, engaging our imaginations in an affecting reworking
JM Barrie was obsessed with the loss of youth. It was a …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AMHackney Empire, LondonTweenies writer Will Brenton packs this festive frenzy with all the kids’ favourite flourishes, but there isn’t much for the adults beyond Rowe’s delightful Dame …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AMOne of the most gifted actors of his era, Sher – who has died aged 72 – combined psychology and a keen sense of the visual in soul-baring performances
Antony Sher, who has died at the ag…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AMHis vivid and moving performances, including an Olivier award-winning Richard III, made Sher one of the world’s most respected theatre actors
Michael Billington: ‘A man of staggering ver…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AMSher had been diagnosed with a terminal illness earlier this year.
SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:36AMSee Tovah Feldshuh in her acclaimed production of Becoming Dr. Ruth opening at Safra Hall in the Museum of Jewish Heritage beginning December 4th and running thru January 2. A love letter to…
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:34AMFeinstein’s/54 Below, Broadway’s Living Room, features some top talent over the holidays including Michael Feinstein, Norm Lewis and on New Year’s Eve, Charles Busch and Beth Leavel. S…
SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:18AMFamed RSC actor, Sir Antony Sher has passed away at 72 following a terminal cancer diagnosis, which he had shared publicly in September this year.
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SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:15AMActor’s terminal cancer diagnosis was announced in September
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The post Dannii Minogue joins stellar Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert line-up appeared first on Australian Arts Review.
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:34AMMeet one of Broadway's best-known orchestrators, who worked on countless Sondheim shows including Sunday in the Park With George.
SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12AMThe Adelaide Festival Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Adler AM as Director of Adelaide Writers’ Week for the
SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:10AMThe post On the Couch with Anna Hoyle appeared first on Australian Arts Review.
SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:08AMA portion of ticket sales goes to several international charities.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMStephen Brackett again directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMThe 2021-2022 tour of Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Joseph Robinette's stage adaptation launches in Connecticut.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMThe Andrew Lloyd Webber musical plays Royal Albert Hall.
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AMIn-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. But there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this weekend, Friday, Decemb…
SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AMIn DANCE NEWS: Acosta Danza’s Mixed Bill of Cuban Flair and Flavour Tours the UK: "I look forward to sharing the 100% Cuban programme with you, showcasing some of the finest Cuban dancer…
SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AMTony-nominated writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice discuss their harmonious collaboration
Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice are funny guys, but that's no surprise to Jersey Boys fans. Th…
SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AMSee innovative companies at The Joyce, New York City Ballet's winter season, holiday spectacles and more
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NYC's winter dance season always brings a nonstop march of Nutcrackers. But there…
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