Off-Broadway Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ by Matthew Wexler

Tony winner Victoria Clark stars in "Kimberly Akimbo," the new Off-Broadway musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori. The post Off-Broadway Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ appeared f…

Camille O’Sullivan: “Where Are We Now?” by Darryl Reilly

David Bowie’s "All the Young Dudes" triumphantly rendered with a touch of Dixieland is one of several grand numbers in the spirited Irish-French performer Camille O'Sullivan’s engaging t…

Just For Us Review: Alex Edelman, a Jewish comic who tries to charm some antisemites by New York Theater

Alex Edelman read a Tweet from somebody he knew to be antisemitic – the man had previously attacked him online for being Jewish —  inviting people to go to an address in Astoria, Queen…

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Review: What’s an Anagram for ‘Wonderful’? by Jesse Green

Victoria Clark stars in a playful yet powerful musical about a girl who is aging too fast among adults who behave like children.

Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Starring Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan, & More- See What the Critics Are Saying!

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere musical Kimberly Akimbo features book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, based on …

Off-Broadway musical adaptation of ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ at Atlantic Theater Company combines hilarious dark comedy with a meaningful message by Deb Miller

Virgil’s ancient Roman maxim “tempus fugit” is nowhere more apparent than in the life of New Jersey teenager Kimberly Levaco in 1999. Afflicted with a rare genetic disorder that causes…

Kimberly Akimbo: A Musical As Skewed As Its Title Character by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Victoria Clark plays a teenager afflicted with an illness that makes her grow old prematurely in the new musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori. The post Kimberl…

Kimberly Akimbo: David Lindsay-Abaire’s Akimbo Play Now Sings Out by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Ubiquitous composer Jeanine Tesori supplies music to tunes Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan and cast have good times with The post Kimberly Akimbo: David Lindsay-Abaire’s A…

Review: Camille O'Sullivan Opens the New Irish Arts Center with ''Where Are We Now?"

Answer: 11th Avenue.

“The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” at The New Vic by Terry Morgan

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except for theatergoers. December is generally when every show except for A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker shuts down for the holidays, but th…

Review: Off-Broadway's Most Convincing Teen Is Victoria Clark in Kimberly Akimbo

The Tony winner stars in the new musical from Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire.

David Byrne's American Utopia Resumes Broadway Performances December 8 by Andrew Gans

Performances at the St. James Theatre had been canceled since December 1.

‘Backstage at the Helen Hayes Awards’ interview series debuts by News Desk

A personal look into the lives that have made DC the second largest and most successful theater community in the nation.

The Levels of Lee J. Cobb by Trav S.D.

The internet possesses no shortage of gushing, enthusiastic blogger valentines to the great actor Lee J. Cobb (1911-1976) and that’s as it should be. So I’m not going to dwell on Cobb’…

On the Ungodly Sam Kinison by Trav S.D.

It may be hard to credit for those who were alive and sentient back then but it’s nonetheless true — while he was alive, Sam Kinison (1953-1992) was only prominent in the pop culture lan…

Tina's Daniel J. Watts on Bringing Nuance to Ike Turner, His Newfound Passion for Painting & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Daniel J. Watts, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Ike Turner, is back at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The musical reopened on O…

Odds & Ends: Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop Extends Run in Washington, D.C. by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. A Strange Loop Extends at Woolly Mammoth The Washington, D.C. run of Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer Prize-winning A Strange …

Wigs vs. Natural Hair for the Show by Destinee Steele

Destinee Steele's Tips for Making the Right Choice The post Wigs vs. Natural Hair for the Show appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL premieres tonight at the Theatre Royal Sydney by Sean McLoughlin

Producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David, Eva Price, Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Torben Brookman for GWB Entertainment

A Wow-’em, Jazzy Tedd Firth Trio Was Totally Transporting at Birdland Theater by Marilyn Lester

For those who know pianist Tedd Firth mainly as a crackerjack accompanist/musical director/arranger to stars such as Melissa Errico, Karen Akers, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christine Ebersole, M…

‘IN OUR TIME’(BBC RADIO 4): ‘THE DECADENT MOVEMENT’ (LISTEN NOW) by Robert Shuman

‘THE DECADENT MOVEMENT’ Listen  In Our Time Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the British phase of a movement that spread across Europe in the mid-19th and early 20th centuries. Influence…

Behind the scenes at the scene shop for A Christmas Carol by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

We checked in with Scenic Technician Kyle to get the inside scoop on the creation of new scenic pieces for this year's production of A Christmas Carol. See how our incredible team of artists…

Rave reviews for L.A. Premiere of THE CHILDREN by Fountaintheatre

12/7-12/19 Urban Stages: Winter Rhythm’s Festival by Cabaret Hotspot!

URBAN STAGES IS BACK – LIVE! Celebrat e Winter Rhythms’ return to the stage. This award-winning benefit festival brings the talents of well-known and up-and-coming singers, musicians, ly…

See the Cast of the Off-Broadway Revival of Long Day’s Journey Into Night Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Audible’s production, directed by Robert O’Hara, is scheduled to begin performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre January 11, 2022.

Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell accepts $100,000 donation to The Actors Fund from the Tabernacle Choir in advance of its 20th-anniversary retrospec by Deb Miller

At a luncheon at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me, Kate), on behalf of The Actors Fund, for which he has served as Chairman of the Board since 2004, a…

Michael R. Jackson's A Strange Loop Extends Woolly Mammoth Run by Andrew Gans

Stephen Brackett directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical at the D.C. venue.

City Center President and CEO Arlene Shuler to Step Down in 2022 by Ryan McPhee

Shuler, a former dancer, has held the position since 2003.

Playhouse on Park gets a new scene shop (and a table saw) for Christmas by Christopher Arnott

Playhouse on Park christened its new scene shop on Anderson Street in West Hartford Tuesday night with a holiday party.

REVIEW: A Chorus Line, Curve Leicester ✭✭✭✭✭ by Gary Stringer

By Gary Stringer Gary Stringer reviews Nikolai Foster's brand new production of A Chorus Line being presented at Curve Leicester. This post REVIEW: A Chorus Line, Curve Leicester ✭✭✭�…

DirectorFest 2022 Will Return to In-Person Performances, Sets Dates by Dan Meyer

The new slate includes works by Adrienne Kennedy, Todd Almond, and more.

Stephen Downey: Nov. 10, 1937 – Dec. 7, 2021 by David Sabella

Cabaret Hotspot mourns the loss of Stephen Miner Downey, who passed away peacefully at his home in Charlottesville Virginia in the early morning of December 7th with his son Jim and wife KT …

Theatre Review: ‘A Strange Loop’ stuns at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Charlotte Selton

A strange loop is a cognitive science term, encapsulating “the idea that your ability to conceive of yourself as an ‘I’ is kind of an illusion. But the fact that you can recognize the …

Ars Nova Will Honor Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu and Steven Levenson at Annual Ball by Talaura Harms

Both honorees are past members of Play Group, the Off-Broadway company's emerging playwrights collective.

Closures, Accidents, Illness: Broadway’s Recovery Is A Work In Progress by Lee Seymour

Broadway has always been risky business, but this winter is looking extra harsh.

Skeleton Crew on Broadway by Manhattan Theatre Club

Read more or buy tickets at http://www.SkeletonCrewThePlay.com/ #SkeletonCrewOnBroadway - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SKELETON CREW Written by Dominique Morisseau Dire…

Theatre Review: August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ at Arena Stage by Susan Brall

August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” is now playing at Arena Stage on the Fichlander Stage and directed by Tazewell Thompson. Wilson is one America’s foremost playwrights and his plays ha…

Theater review: The snarky, fun classic ‘Christmas on the Rocks’ returns with maybe a slightly darker tone at TheaterWorks by Christopher Arnott

Theater review: The holiday hit "Christmas on the Rocks" is live onstage at TheaterWorks through Jan. 4.

Costume Fitting for A Christmas Carol by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Go behind the scenes in the DCPA costume shop with actor Michael Fitzpatrick and costume designer Meghan Anderson Doyle for a peek at the costuming magic for A Christmas Carol.

Theatre Review: ‘Man Covets Bird’ at Spooky Action Theater by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

  “Man Covets Bird,” now playing at Spooky Action Theater, is an absolutely charming production written by renowned Australian playwright, Finegan Kruckemeyer, and directed by Shanara G…

Theater review: ‘Christmas at Pemberley’ a smart, charming holiday show at Playhouse on Park by Christopher Arnott

The Bennet sisters from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" find a fresh romantic adventure in "Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley," at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford through Dec. 23.

Review: Drury Lane has the best ‘Holiday Inn’ yet, the hidden hit of the season by Chris Jones

The new production at Drury Lane is my favorite of the several prior stagings I have seen, including the Broadway bow in 2017.

‘Is There Still Sex in the City?’ Review: Candace Bushnell Dishes Hot Details by Naveen Kumar

In her one-woman Off Broadway show, the “Sex and the City” author invites audiences behind the scenes of her life with a wink and a cocktail.

Only on NYPhil+: Françaix’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano by New York Philharmonic

Jean Françaix’s playful Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano was written in 1994, towards the end of a long and prolific compositional career. It’s performed here by Associate Principal Ob…

American Lit Remixed, by Melissa Strong by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

We usually herald the digital age as a blow to the music and publishing industries, but in her new book, American Lit Remixed, Melissa Strong argues that an exciting synergy is emerging. Gab…

Camille O'Sullivan's Where Are We Now? Opens December 8 at Irish Arts Center by Talaura Harms

The cabaret performer kicks off the cultural center's theatrical season at its new Hell's Kitchen home.

There May Be a Castle review – a dark and wild adventure by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonThis gripping adaptation of Piers Torday’s book will have your children excited, a little scared and bursting with big questions It’s Christmas Eve and young …

Broadway Extends Vaccine Requirement to Children Under 12 as Attendance Surpasses Two Million by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway League has announced that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will now require vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11, effective December 14, i…

Tony-Nominated Composer Keith Herrmann Dies at 69 by Caitlin Moynihan

Keith Herrmann, the Tony-nominated composer of 1988's Romance/Romance, died on December 5. He was 69. Born in Brooklyn in March 1952, Herrmann has served as composer and musical director fo…

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Talk All About What He Learned While Directing tick, tick...BOOM! by Lindsey Sullivan

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who made his directorial debut with tick, tick...BOOM!, discussed making the movie musical on Netflix's First Film series. The Hamilton and In the Heights creator disc…

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Starring Sonoya Mizuno, Set for Off-Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

A new production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof will play the Theater at St. Clements beginning on January 14, 2022. Opening night is scheduled for January 23. Directed by Joe …

Check Out These Magical New Photos from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Jack Thorne and John Tiffany's Tony-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child officially reopened on December 7 at the Lyric Theatre, and now there are new photos from the production. As p…

Celebrate the New West Side Story Movie with Rachel Zegler, Steven Spielberg & 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…

9 Dazzling Performance Clips of Brittney Johnson, Wicked's History Making Next Glinda

So many congratulotions and bouquets to current Wicked Glinda standby Brittney Johnson who will be officially coming and going by that iconic bubble at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre February 1…

Take a First Look at Once Upon a One More Time in Washington, D.C. by Playbill Staff

The Britney Spears jukebox musical began performances at the Shakespeare Theatre Company November 30.

‘The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage’ Review: ‘His Dark Materials’ Prequel Is a Triumph of Theatrical Storytelling by Gordon Cox

At a moment of the highest possible tension, a character shoots a puppet. What makes that not just exciting, but truly extraordinary, is that you feel the entire audience shudder. “We’re…

Broadway grosses keep up with holiday season by Caitlin Huston

Broadway grosses dropped from Thanksgiving highs last week, but still maintained elevated levels. Grosses across the 29 shows on Broadway reached $26.2 million in the week ended Dec. 5 and t…

Funding the Regional-Ensemble Producing Model by Jeffrey Mosser, Olga Garay-English

By Jeffrey Mosser, Olga Garay-English. Founding Program Director for the Arts at Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Olga Garay-English and I discuss the revolutionary process of getting ensem…

Arlene Shuler to Step Down as President of New York City Center by Roslyn Sulcas

Shuler, a former dancer, has run the theater since 2003, instituting its popular Fall for Dance series.

Tony Winner Cynthia Nixon Teases What’s in Store for Miranda in Sex and the City Reboot by Dan Meyer

And Just Like That… premieres December 9 on HBO Max.

Come From Away, The Lion King, and Aladdin to Offer Autism-Friendly Performances by Andrew Gans

The three-show season season features adjusted performances of Broadway musicals made possible by TDF.

Interest in Stephen Sondheim's Music, Books and Shows Soar After His Death by Michael Paulson

Fans have been streaming his music, buying his books, and trying to get in to see his shows, with a new revival of “Company” opening this week on Broadway.

After Fire Shut Up in My Bones Triumph, The Metropolitan Opera Will Present Terence Blanchard's Champion by Ryan McPhee

The opera, from composer Blanchard and Tony- and Pulitzer-winning librettist Michael Cristofer, explores the complicated life, career, and sexuality of boxing giant Emile Griffith.

Steve Downey, a Well-Known and Staunch Supporter of Cabaret, Has Died

It’s with great sadness that we report the death of one of cabaret’s staunchest supporters, and beloved husband of KT Sullivan, Stephen Downey. We reprint the announcement from The Mabel…

Nice Work If You Can Get It Virtual Concert Will Pay Tribute to Rebecca Luker by Andrew Gans

Hosted by Tony winner Judy Kaye, the evening will benefit Project ALS.

FIRST LOOK: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club production images by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo First look production images are out for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starring Eddie Redmayne as ‘The Emcee’, Jessie Buckley as ‘Sally Bowles’ This post FIRST LOOK…

Rankin x Performance | 160 portraits of West End cast and creatives on the Piccadilly Lights by Official London Theatre

*This video has no audio.* Yesterday, we took over the Piccadilly Lights to showcase portraits shot by Rankin as part of the Performance by Rankin project, which saw over 160 West End theatr…

The Weekly Roundup, December 8-15 by Kyle V. Hiller

Unique takes on holiday classics, an online concert from Intercultural Journeys,, art from Makeba Rainey, and more this week. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Autism Friendly Performances to Return to Broadway

TDF has announced upcoming performances of Come From Away, The Lion King, and Aladdin'' specially modified for people on the autism spectrum.

Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, Christiani Pitts, Rachel York Set for First Muse Sessions Concert

The show will be presented at Birdland by Art Lab.

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band presents Let the Holidays Resound! A Christmas, Hanukkah, & Solstice Celebration by Gail Obenreder

Piffaro brings resounding music from the Renaissance with its upcoming weekend concert celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter solstice. Gail Obenreder previews.

Team Sunshine returns with The Sincerity Project #4: Cyclones, Schools, and Packs by Melissa Strong

Team Sunshine Performance Corporation returns with the fourth installment of The Sincerity Project, its 24-year-long artistic experiment that uses performance to explore the shifting contour…

Olivia Rodrigo, Tom Hiddleston, Selena Gomez, More Win 2021 People’s Choice Awards by Dan Meyer

The annual ceremony was held December 7 in Los Angeles.

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Discuss His Tick, Tick…Boom! Directorial Process in Netflix Special by Dan Meyer

The interview comes from Netflix’s First Film talk series.

Broadway Extends Covid Vaccine Requirement To Children Ages 5-11 by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Covid vaccine mandate will soon extend to children between the ages of 5 and 11, the Broadway League announced today. The expanded policy will take effect Tuesday, Dec. 14. The …

NextStop Theatre slates five shows for winter/spring 2022 by News Desk

'Every Brilliant Thing' | 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' | 'Nat Turner in Jerusalem' | 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' | 'Lucky Stiff'

MRS. DOUBTFIRE – marriage on the rocks: musical-comedy style by Oscar E Moore

Bringing the 1993 beloved film to Broadway now starring an equally incandescent Rob McClure as an out of work actor, facing divorce who loves his three kids so much that he manages to become…

Broadway sets new vaccination policy for children by Caitlin Huston

Broadway theaters announced an update to vaccine protocols for children Wednesday, in line with the new citywide mandate.  Starting Dec. 14, children aged 5 to 11 must show proof of receivi…

“Così fan tutte” Has It All! —at S.F. Opera by Jennifer Charron

Michael Cavanagh Delivers the Miraculous Essence of Mozart by Jennifer Ann Charron San FRancisco Opera’s production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” (All Women Do It, or The School for …

Broadway Box Office Slips 19% To $26M For Post-Thanksgiving Week Tally by Greg Evans

Broadway box office settled back to its pre-Thanksgiving levels last week, with grosses for the 29 shows totaling $26,214,735, a 19% drop from the previous week’s holiday take. Attendance …

Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist, & More Talk West Side Story Remake & Sondheim's Legacy by TheaterMania

Steven Spielberg's new remake of WEST SIDE STORY hits cinemas this month, just a few weeks after the passing of its legendary lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. Here, Spielberg and stars Rachel Zeg…

Broadway Will Now Require COVID Vaccines for Audiences Aged 5 and Older by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway League had previously permitted proof of negative test results for younger theatregoers.

All IN(clusive) All-City Theatre Teen Ensemble's Musical Beloved Land Premieres On Playbill December 8 by Logan Culwell-Block

The program from NYC's Department of Education sees young artists writing and performing an original musical reflecting the diversity of the student creators.

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Carrie Hope Fletcher - Bad Cinderella (Music Video) by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Carrie Hope Fletcher and the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella perform “Bad Cinderella”. Now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. GRAMMY nominated for Best Musical …

The Many Soundscapes of PLEASURE MACHINE by Jaylen Taylor

Some would argue that there is nothing wrong with money from those who have too much and using it to support yourself and your community— a creative Robin Hood of sorts. But is taking adva…

INTERVIEW: Actor Edd Muruako on the ‘outlandish but extremely plausible’ new play Very Special Guest Star by Kirsty Herrington

Edd Muruako is starring in Tom Wright's new play “darkly comedic and wildly sexy” Very Special Guest Star, which is currently playing at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, south London, unt…

Read the Reviews for Candace Bushnell's Is There Still Sex in the City? Off-Broadway by Talaura Harms

The solo show from the Sex and the City creator opened December 7 at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Episode#101- Obloy Family Ranch! Amazing petting zoo to add to Kennedy Space Center/Cocoa Beach Trip by Framily Travel

Is there enough to do near Cocoa Beach to make a weekend out of it? Absolutely. We are obsessed with this sweet family owned farm, Obloy Family Ranch, and have been twice! If you are wonderi…

‘West Side Story’ Review: In Love and War, 1957 Might Be Tonight by A.O. Scott

Steven Spielberg rediscovers the breathing, troubling essence of a classic, building a bold and current screen musical with no pretense to perfection.

Watch Kelli O’Hara, Sahr Ngaujah, Judith Light, More Theatre Favorites in The Accidental Wolf Season 2 Trailer by Dan Meyer

The thriller series hails from Tony nominee Arian Moayed.

Watch Dear Evan Hansen Star Jordan Fisher's Soaring 'Waving Through a Window' Performance by Andrew Gans

The performer stopped by The View ahead of the Tony-winning musical's Broadway reopening December 11.

Watch: Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist, and More on the Legacy of West Side Story

David Alvarez and Brian d'Arcy James are also on hand to chat about the new film.

Todd Almond and Betty Buckley to Perform Christmas Concert in Chelsea

The one-night-only concert at Chelsea Table Stage will celebrate the release of Almond's new album, A Pony for Christmas.

Broadway Dims Marquee Lights to Honor Stephen Sondheim December 8 by Talaura Harms

The legendary American musical theatre composer-lyricist died November 26 at the age of 91.

BWW Exclusive: Check Out the Lyric Video For Stephanie J. Block's 'O Holy Night'

The new holiday single from Tony Award winning Broadway star Stephanie J. Block, 'O Holy Night,' was released on Friday, November 12. Her inspired performance brings new vision and inspirati…

Broadway Grosses for Week Ending December 05, 2021

For the week ending December 05, 2021, a total of 29 shows played 217 performances.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Hip-Hops Into Freestyle Love Supreme for Select Broadway Performances by Talaura Harms

The writer-performer announced his upcoming appearances in the Broadway improv show.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Small Town Seniors Entertain In Pigs Do Fly’s Helen On Wheels by Bill Hirschman

Few an resist feisty, foul-mouthed septuagenarians such as Helen Wheeler because, well, we do not normally expect a woman in her 70’s to tackle someone into submission, or use a blowtorch …

Cinderella review – out with the in-jokes and in with the puns by Catherine Love

York Theatre RoyalPaul Hendy’s cast deliver a dependable mix of song and dance, spectacle and silliness, as well as a brilliant, bin-toting Buttons For decades, the Theatre Royal panto has…

Jamie deRoy & Friends by Barry Gordin

Jamie deRoy & Friends returns to Birdland with Donna McKechnie, Stephen Flaherty and more. December 7, 2021:  Jamie deRoy & Friends is back at Birdland, 344 West 44th Street, with…

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy Makes Her Broadway Debut With an Old Friend by Talaura Harms

The actress is currently appearing in Slave Play, stepping into a role she created in grad school.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE - starring an incandescent Rob McClure by Oscar E. Moore

Excellent word of mouth will surely get Mr. and Mrs. Average Theater-goer and extended families cheering from their hearts in support of this terrific lovable, laughable Mrs. Doubtfire and…

Mel Brooks says his only regret as a comedian is the jokes he didn't tell by Terry Gross

Brooks wrote countless edgy jokes over the years, but he doesn't regret any of them. He calls comedy his "delicious refuge" from the world. "I hide in humor," he says. His new memoir is All …

On The Mark TV/Radio 12/08/21. WMass. ArtsHub Creative Economy Summit by Mark G. Auerbach

New “On The Mark” from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. The ArtsHub Virtual Summit will provide resources for the creative economy (artists, performing arts groups, venues). Dee Boyle-Clapp, Just…

Jolly Holiday Is a Christmas Crowd-Pleaser Set to Disney's Greatest Hits

Paper Mill Playhouse enlists five Broadway veterans to celebrate the Disney musical canon.

Sheer Wonderment: A Review of The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker at The Lyric Opera House by Hugh Iglarsh

Joffrey Ballet performs a miracle, turning this holiday chestnut into something not just fresh and new, but also relevant and provocative.

All Hat and No Dickens: A Review of Mr. Dickens’ Hat at Northlight Theatre by Hugh Iglarsh

The story revolves around Kit, a loyal young daughter struggling to pay off the debts of her father, who as the play opens is languishing in a debtors prison.

Top 10 moments for dance in Chicago in 2021: Live, on a screen and behind the scenes, Chicago dance forged ahead by Lauren Warnecke

Dancing in a pandemic brought digital delights, resilient ingenuity and bold returns to the stage.

Top 10 best theater Chicago in 2021: A Broadway tryout, all-star casts and a few picks you won’t expect by Chris Jones

Producing live theater was such a struggle for everyone over the past 12 months, declaring a Top 10 feels disingenuous. But here we have it.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 by Ashley Steves

Sidney Poitier’s Life Comes to the Stage, Brittany Johnson Joins as Glinda, More Industry Presentations of New Musicals.  “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcas…

Broadway in a Box CD Review: Hello, Dolly! (1964 OBCR) by JK

BROADWAY IN A BOX CD REVIEW: Hello, Dolly! (1964 OBCR) At Christmas a few years ago, Jeff gave me a copy of Broadway in a Box: The Essential Broadway Musicals Collection. He has now given…

‘We’re joyously submerged in the thrills & terrors of this parallel universe once again’: THE BOOK OF DUST – La Belle Sauvage – Bridge T by Ian Foster

Nicholas Hytner returns to the world of Philip Pullman with an impressively atmospheric take on The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage at the Bridge Theatre.

‘The show couldn’t go on without them’: Albany Theatre pays tribute to a dedicated offstage army by Featured Content

How often do we think about - let alone show our appreciation for - what's happening offstage when we see a show? As Coventry's Albany Theatre unveils its first in-house production post-pand…

U.K. Arts Workers Union Asks Venues and Producers to Enforce Masks for Audiences as Omicron Surges by Naman Ramachandran

Equity, the U.K. trade union for performing arts workers, has called on theater venues and producers to enforce mask-wearing among audience members. The request is in light of a surge in the…

10 Ways I Fed My Fandom(s) by Maya Phillips

No apologies from our critic-at-large, who found plenty of movies, plays and TV series to nourish the culture nerd within.

Jazz, astrology and the northern lights combine in Rodney Diverlus’s dance work ‘Sagittarius, Meet Capricorn’ by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

One of Toronto’s fastest rising dance talents, Diverlus is part of Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre’s WinterSong at Harbourfront.

Joy To The World, Holiday Shows Are Back

by Rotimi Agbabiaka Tis the season for holiday shows and after an almost two-year hiatus, live, in-person holiday theatre is back. In keeping with the unprecedented times, many of the pro…

Taking the Temperature of Arts Audiences

by Sam Hurwitt  When COVID-19 pandemic precautions started closing venues in March of 2020, theaters were hungry for any information about what they could expect. That?s when consulting f…

Opera Australia farewells beloved La Bohème

The post Opera Australia farewells beloved La Bohème appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

ShentonSTAGE Daily for WED DEC 8 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for WED DEC 8 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

REVIEW: The Book of Dust, Bridge Theatre London ✭✭✭✭ by Libby Purves

By Libby Purves Our theatreCat Libby Purves reviews The Book of Dust now playing at The Bridge Theatre where they are pulling out the stops for Pullman. This post REVIEW: The Book of Dust, B…

Vivid: South Australia’s premier illustration and animation exhibition

The post Vivid: South Australia’s premier illustration and animation exhibition appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Project Animo: And Now We Move On

The post Project Animo: And Now We Move On appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Announcing CIRCFest22 Meanjin

The post Announcing CIRCFest22 Meanjin appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The magic returns to Sydney – Mary Poppins now on sale!

The post The magic returns to Sydney – Mary Poppins now on sale! appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Former St. Louis TV journalist Karen Foss pursues a long-delayed passion: painting by Aisha Sultan | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Retired KSDK journalist returns to a deferred dream with a showcase of paintings in her first gallery show.

'Tinsel Town' is a showcase for spirited comic performances by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hugely entertaining Midnight Company production of three-one act plays stars Joe Hanrahan and Ellie Schwetye.

Trixie And Katya announce new Australian tour by Aussie Theatre

Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova today announced added dates to their first Australia and New Zealand tour together, Trixie And

The Silver Gull Play Award 2021 winner announced

The post The Silver Gull Play Award 2021 winner announced appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Queenie van de Zandt releases new album by Aussie Theatre

In 2004,16 years before anyone had ever heard the world “COVID-19”, musical theatre and cabaret star Queenie van de Zandt

Restless Dance Theatre announcement by Aussie Theatre

Restless Dance Theatre today announced that company manager Nick Hughes will retire after an outstanding 24 year career with Restless.

CIRCFest22 Meanjin announces for April 2022 by Aussie Theatre

Cluster Arts is excited to share with industry a spectacular new festival, based in Brisbane, dedicated to showcasing the best

All Broadway Theatres Require Proof of Full Vaccination AND Masks - This article is updated regularly with the latest safety protocols for NYC perform by Raven Snook

The Broadway League has announced new COVID-19 safety protocols for all 41 Broadway houses: every one requires that audience members show proof of full vaccination with an FDA or WHO author…

The Broadway Beat's Official Holiday Gift Guide by Broadway Beat

by Edward Precht. @pertoltprecht. The holidays, whether we want them to be or not, are upon us, and with them comes that exasperating...

Welcoming Back Our TKTS Regulars - Tourists aren't the only ones thrilled our Times Square TKTS Discount Booth is back this holiday season! by Elyse Orecchio

Tourists aren't the only ones thrilled our Times Square TKTS Discount Booth is back this holiday season! You may not think of Times Square as a place where everybody knows your name. But Ann…

POSTCARD: From the set of New York Choral Society’s "Morning Light," a Digital Project by David Thomson by The Dance Enthusiast

In POSTCARD: From the set of New York Choral Society’s Morning Light Digital Project by David Thomson, "I saw the unearthing of Rebecca’s story as a catalyst to learn more about her as …

We Began Reflecting on the Year in Theatre But Had a Panic Attack So We’re Outside Getting Some Air by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. Ah, another year of powerful performances, eye-popping set pieces, and engrossing stories taking over stages...

Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire's Kimberly Akimbo Musical, Starring Victoria Clark, Opens December 8 Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

The Atlantic Theater Company world premiere also features Steven Boyer, Bonnie Milligan, Alli Mauzey, and more.