From Montana to Melbourne, a Triceratops called Horridus has found a forever home at Melbourne Museum

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Trouble in Mind review – rage and racism rock the rehearsal room by Arifa Akbar

Dorfman theatre, LondonA play-within-a-play provides an ingenious platform for drama in Alice Childress’s still-pertinent 1955 unpicking of American racism Race is “an explosive subject�…

‘Company’ review: This is the Broadway show to see right now by Johnny Oleksinski

Minutes into the Stephen Sondheim musical “Company,” which opened Thursday at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, it hits you — Broadway really is back.

It’s a welcome return of ‘Company’ to Broadway -- with another Sondheim memory to savor by Peter Marks

Directed Marianne Elliott switches the genders of the musical’s characters in this fine revival.

New Infrastructure for Victorian Regional Galleries and Museums

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Opera Queensland welcomes Linda Apelt as new Board Chair in 2022

The post Opera Queensland welcomes Linda Apelt as new Board Chair in 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Spielberg offers a more complete telling of musical theater classic 'West Side Story' by Bob Mondello

Tony and Maria, Sharks and Jets — Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner take a fresh look at the musical theater classic West Side Story.

West Side Story Star Ariana DeBose on Meeting Steven Spielberg at Hamilton and Giving Rita Moreno Her Bra by Lindsey Sullivan

Steven Spielberg's version of West Side Story hits cinemas on December 10. Tony nominee and former Broadway.com vogger Ariana DeBose, who plays Anita in the film, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel…

Review: In a Gender-Flipped Revival, ‘Company’ Loves Misery by Jesse Green

Bobby is now Bobbie in this confusing, sour remake of the 1970 musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth.

‘Company’ Review: A Sublime Revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Beloved Musical by Gordon Cox

Half a century has passed since Stephen Sondheim and George Furth first dazzled Broadway with “Company,” their tartly astute 1970 musical about a single Manhattanite dogged by coupled fr…

Read the Reviews for Gender-Swapped Broadway Revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Company by Ryan McPhee

The new production, directed by Marianne Elliott and starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, opened December 9.

Review: ‘Company’ delivers a near-perfect revival by Charles Isherwood

“Being alive,” indeed.  The recent death of Stephen Sondheim undoubtedly marked a watershed moment in the history of the American theater, as the innumerable tributes and memorials to t…

‘Company’ Broadway Review: Marianne Elliott’s Exquisite Production Is The Sondheim Tribute We Need by Greg Evans

If there’s a better, more vital way to honor the late, incomparable Stephen Sondheim than Marianne Elliott’s superb production of Company, Broadway hasn’t invented it. This gorgeous re…

Broadway review: A fascinating ‘Company’ that no longer believes so much in love by Chris Jones

The 1970 musical “Company” ends with Stephen Sondheim’s greatest musical number “Being Alive.”

Review: The Gender-Flipped Company Is an Imperfect but Loving Toast to a Classic by Dan Rubins

This production squarely delivers as a potent tribute to the words and music of Stephen Sondheim. The post Review: The Gender-Flipped <em>Company</em> Is an Imperfect but Loving …

Company: Everybody Rise for This Smashing Sondheim Revival by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★★ Marianne Elliott directs a modern-day, gender-swapped version of the Sondheim-Furth show starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone The post Company: Everybody Rise for This Smas…

Company: That Invincible Bunch, Reconsidered by Elysa Gardner

★★★★☆ Marianne Elliott's acclaimed modern spin on the Stephen Sondheim/George Furth classic arrives in New York The post Company: That Invincible Bunch, Reconsidered appeared first…

Review: A Rousing Company Shows That Sondheim Was Still Innovating to the Very End

Marianne Elliott's new revival, led by Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone, does right by its recently departed songwriter.

On the Couch with Bonnie Anderson

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Rise! Rise! Rise! This Gender Swapped ‘Company’ Wins Our Hearts by David Cote

One thing I am certain of: 'Company' is the most sophisticated fun I’ve had in a theater in ages.

Future of Circus Oz in doubt after members reject reforms

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Company on Broadway Review. Sondheim’s musical, and live tribute. by New York Theater

 “Company” is perfectly timed, sadly. Opening less than two weeks after the death of Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91, in a season delayed by more than a year and a half by the worldwi…

BEST OF ENEMIES Young Vic SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

1968 AND ALL THAT  James Graham’s mission might seem unfashionable: trawling 20c history and public culture, looking not for villains and heroes but for the nuances of human behaviour,  …

Top 5 Shows of the Week by Lynne Menefee

1. “Man Covets Bird” at Spooky Action Theater “…a brilliant and tenderly meaningful production that will enchant adults and children alike.” – Liz Ruth-Brinegar READ review. Syno…

See Jeremy O. Harris and the Stars of Slave Play Get Reflective on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play is officially back on Broadway and you can celebrate by checking out these gorgeous portraits. The return engagement of the Tony-nominated play began perf…

See Tina Star Nkeki Obi-Melekwe's High-Energy Performance of 'Proud Mary' by Caitlin Moynihan

The wheels keep on turning for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical star Nkeki Obi-Melekwe. Obi-Melekwe took over the title role in the musical from Tony winner Adrienne Warren on November 2. …

Odds & Ends: Alanis Morissette & Diablo Cody Help Adapt Broadway's Jagged Little Pill into Young Adult Novel by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Cover art for Jagged Little Pill: The Novel (Image: c/o Amulet Books/Book design: Heather Kelly) Jagged Little Pill: The…

Sharon D Clarke on Making Her Powerhouse Broadway Debut in Caroline, Or Change by Lindsey Sullivan

British stage and screen star Sharon D Clarke already has three Olivier Awards to her name, but Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner's musical Caroline, or Change marks her Broadway debut. The…

“A Christmas Carol” Reaches for the Stars—at BroadwaySF by Bdhorwitz

Jack Thorne Spreads Dickens’ Words of Warmth & Equality by Tyler Jeffreys & Barry David Horwitz London’s Old Vic has created a new Scrooge and he’s in San Francisco, right now.…

THE NUTCRACKER | Gabe Stone Shayer and Zimmi Coker Rehearsal by American Ballet Theatre

#ABTNutcracker opens tomorrow in Costa Mesa, CA! Don't miss this magical tradition December 10-19 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. We look forward to seeing you at the theater! Get your t…

‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Hits the Road After Broadway Run by Matthew Wexler

Following a successful limited Broadway engagement this fall that included a 2020 Special Tony Award, the critically-acclaimed improv sensation Freestyle Love Supreme, conceived by Anthony�…

Review: Berkshire Theatre Group's "WHITE CHRISTMAS" a fun night in the theatre that will get you in the Spirit! by Jeannie Marlin Woods

A top-notch cast, effectively staged by Director Gregg Edelman. MICHAEL WARTELLA stars as Bob-definitively makes the role his own. An excellent song stylist and perfectly at ease as he total…

BWW Exclusive: Alan Cumming Narrates THE NUTCRACKER & THE MOUSE KING on PBS

A new musical production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is coming to PBS! This new musical production features Alan Cumming recounting the three-part tale: the Nutcracker’s origin s…

2022 Tony Awards eligibility rulings, round one: Lead acting races heat up thanks to ‘SIX,’ ‘Chicken & Biscuits,’ ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ by Sam Eckmann

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time during the 2021-2022 Broadway season to discuss eligibility of twelve productions for the 75th Annual Tony Awards in 2022. The…

LINA WERTMÜLLER: A THRILLING LIVE-WIRE WHO DISPLAYED A COLOSSAL BLACK-COMIC DARING   by Robert Shuman

(Peter Bradshaw’s article appeared in the Guardian, 12/9; Photo: Mordant and subversive … Lina Wertmüller. Photograph: Camilla Morandi/AGF/REX/Shutterstock.) Lina Wertmüller dies aged …

Review: In Candlelight, John Patrick Shanley Illuminates the Lives of a Modern Romeo & Juliet

Shanley's distinctive new magical-realist play makes its world premiere with the Nylon Fusion Theater Company.

Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the British Players by Kristin Franco

  “There’s no place like home,” and after a long, pandemic related hiatus, the British Players are thrilled to be back in their performance home, Kensington Town Hall, to present thei…

Gender and Sexuality on Broadway: You Oughta Know Better by American Theatre Editors

Clocking the missed opportunities, missteps, and outright transphobic tropes in 3 currently running musicals.

Take a Look Inside Opening Night of Alex Edelman’s Just for Us by Marc J. Franklin

The U.S. premiere of the solo show officially opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre December 8.

Spot all the hidden animal sounds in Infinitus' song Tiptoe! #ConcertsForKids by Lincoln Center

Can you guess the animal sounds hidden in the musical piece “Tiptoe” by beatboxing string trio Infinitus? Enjoy their full #ConcertsForKids performance of original compositions and some …

Check Out New Photos of Cabaret in London Starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley by Marc J. Franklin

The revival is set to officially open at the Kit Kat Club December 12.

Theatre Review On the Road: ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Fredericksburg, VA by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

  Holidays celebrate tradition, but paradoxically offer vivid new experiences as well. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts captures this tension wonderfully in its current production o…

Ariana DeBose Talks West Side Story, Afro-Latina Representation, and...Giving Rita Moreno Her Bra? by Talaura Harms

The Tony nominee stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to discuss the new musical film, out in theatres December 10.

On the Red Carpet for COMPANY’s Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

We’re live at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for the opening night of Company on Broadway! The revival of Company, starring Tony winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, …

For kids grappling with the pandemic's traumas, art classes can be an oasis by Elizabeth Blair

As health officials sound the alarm about the pandemic's impact on children's mental health, music, drama and other art classes are helping kids adjust to being in-person again.

WEBINAR: Pathways to Becoming an Agent | The Network by American Theatre Wing

Connecting talent with opportunity, AGENTS play an integral role in the life cycle of artists and the overall ecosystem of theatre. For the aspiring theatre professional who loves to consume…

[HD] Cheek to Cheek Trailer by York Theatre Company

CHEEK TO CHEEK: IRVING BERLIN IN HOLLYWOOD is an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of the most famous songs that Irving Berlin composed for the silver screen. Mr. Berlin understood the im…

LISTEN: Audra McDonald Talks About Doing Evita at 16, Zoe Caldwell’s Dinner-Related Snafu on Stage, More by Dan Meyer

Plus, the six-time Tony winner plays Burger King trivia on NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!.

Comedy Carnaval 2022 by Latinx Theatre Commons

By Latinx Theatre Commons. The Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC) Hybrid Comedy Carnaval will present a broad range of Latinx comedy content and conversations.

Rich Hollant’s ‘All That Remains’ photography exhibit in Hartford focuses on impermanence of memory by Susan Dunne

Rich Hollant of West Hartford presents “All That Remains,” a photography exhibit, at Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford.

BWW Review: A Subtle "7 Guitars" by August Wilson at Arena (DC) Stage through Dec 26th! by Benjamin Tomchik

DAVID TONEY as "Hedley" portrays all his characteristics with skill, precision, and humility. It is a reminder that for me, if there were ever a match made in theatrical heaven, it is David …

Festive shows to catch in the New Year Sale by Kitty Underwood

Once the twelve days of Christmas are up and the tree and lights come down, it’s easy to get stuck in a post-Christmas funk. And you spent so long doing the rounds of family and friends ov…

Remember Emmet Otter and His Jug Band? They’re Back, and Onstage. by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The Jim Henson TV special was a hit in 1978. Now its furry creatures return in a new theatrical production in Manhattan, just in time for the holiday season.

‘Downton Abbey’ actor known as Mrs. Patmore to star in Chicago play and Mike Birbiglia will bring a new show to Steppenwolf Theatre by Chris Jones

Penned by Lesley Nicol with original songs by the composer and musician Mark Mueller, the show is titled “How the Hell Did I Get Here?” At Steppenwolf, Birbiglia will perform his new sho…

First Night on Broadway | MJ by Mj

Our first night on Broadway brought us together with fans from all over the world...and this is only the beginning. #MJtheMusical MJ is the electrifying new Broadway musical that takes audi…

The Lanford Wilson Project: “The Mound Builders” & “Sympathetic Magic” by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

It appears that the later play was modeled on the earlier one though it may not have been noticed back in 1997 when "Sympathetic Magic" had its New York premiere. Both plays deal with discov…

Berkshire (MA) Eagle Review: Berkshire Theatre Group's "Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS"Pure comfort food for the Holidays! by Jeffrey Borak

In a grand company, as the love-wary "Bob Davis," MICHAEL WARTELLA is an amiable, skillful presence who sings and dances gracefully and with great style.

Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale | Rankin x Performance by Official London Theatre

Levitating - Dua Lipa (1920s Style Cover) ft. Sweet Megg by Postmodernjukebox

Postmodern Jukebox 1920's style cover of "Levitating" by Dua Lipa ft. Sweet Megg. Get the song: https://pmjlive.com/levitating | Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subPMJ Live Show Tix: http://pmjliv…

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story by Barry Gordin

Steven Spielberg’s Long-awaited Film Adaptation of West Side Story Finally Arrives. By: Ellis Nassour December 9, 2021: As we waited for the COVID-19-delayed adaptation of Steven Spiel…

‘I need people to know I’m not a cartoon’: drag queen Le Gateau Chocolat’s fabulous rise by Leonie Cooper

From Glyndebourne to the Globe, actor, opera singer and drag star Le Gateau Chocolat is a UK stage fixture – although not everywhere has been so welcoming In a big, bright rehearsal room a…

Faith Healer review – Aidan Gillen is mercurial and mysterious in Brian Friel’s classic by Helen Meany

Abbey theatre, DublinGillen, Niamh Cusack and Nigel Lindsay deliver haunting monologues in director Joe Dowling’s production Frank Hardy, faith healer, was too brainy to be a true artist, …

Inside No 9: An Evening with Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith review – small talk, big laughs by Brian Logan

Brighton DomeThe comedy writers behind one of the BBC’s most successful series perform an entertaining, behind-the-scenes double act ‘If you’re going to cry, cry tears of laughter,”…

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Lyrics of West Side Story

Test your Sondheim mettle as you prepare to see the new movie.

Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future to Play Return Engagement in Brooklyn

Andrew R. Butler's futuristic folk-rock musical will perform a seven-week run at Irondale.

Tony Awards Eligibility Determined for First 12 Productions of the Broadway Season

Eligibility decisions were made for Six, The Lehman Trilogy, Girl From the North Country, and more.

BWW Review: "Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Berkshire (MA) Theatre Group helps to make the season Merry & Bright! by Marc Savitt

There is much to enjoy in this stage adaptation of the 1954 American Musical film. This production features David Adkins, Allison Briner, Alanna & Claire Saunders, Michael Starr and Michael …

‘Tootsie’ on tour at the National Theatre is a triumph by Sophia Howes

The comedy musical based on the famous movie shines with romantic insanity.

McCarter Theatre Center presents Heidi Shreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me by Cameron Kelsall

In What the Constitution Means to Me, playwright Heidi Schreck examines the personal and political intersections of our country’s laws. Cameron Kelsall reviews an engagement of the nationa…

Mrs. Doubtfire *** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons December 13, 2021: Mrs. Doubtfire, the New Musical that opened Dec. 5 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, has something for everyone. There’s rap for the younger set, …

Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, Christiani Pitts, Rachel York Will Launch The Muse Sessions by Andrew Gans

The concert series about inspiration and the creative process will debut at Birdland in January.

Broadway's Marquee Lights Dim for Stephen Sondheim by TheaterMania

The lights of Broadway's marquees dimmed on December 8 in memory of legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who died at 91 on November 26.

All the feelings and the moves from ‘The Boy Band Project: Holiday Edition’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Deb Miller

Along with shining a spotlight on the group’s sizzling Broadway-caliber talent, The Boy Band Project: Holiday Edition, which played at Feinstein’s/54 Below on Monday, December 6, provide…

Sweet Sixteen Has a Bitter Edge in New Musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ by David Cote

It’s a downbeat fable about escaping the toxic narcissists who created your body.

‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Announces National Tour by Matthew Herzog

Following a successful limited Broadway engagement this fall that included a 2020 Special Tony Award®, the critically-acclaimed improv sensation Freestyle Love Supreme, conceived by Anthony…

ARF by Barry Gordin

"Merry Madoo and ARF, Too!" December 9 2021: The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF) and Madoo Conservancy will be hosting their joint community-wide holiday celebration, “Mer…

New Stage Version of The Little Prince to Bow on Broadway Next Year by Caitlin Moynihan

Get ready for a new high-flying adventure! The Little Prince, a new stage show based on the 1942 book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, will bow on Broadway next year. The new stage production, …

Tonys Administration Committee Announces First Set of Rulings for the 2021-2022 Season by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on December 8 to confirm the eligibility status of 12 Broadway productions for the 2021-2022 season. This was the first time the committee met to…

Tony Awards Eligibility Committee Crowns All ‘Six’ Queens & Three Lehmans As Leads by Greg Evans

The sextet of queens of Six and each of the three Lehman Brothers – or rather the performers in the Broadway roles – may compete in the Tony Awards’ lead acting categories this year, T…

The Wounds Their Art Grew From: David Storey and David Lan by American Theatre Editors

New memoirs of 2 artists associated with London's Royal Court Theatre portray divergent quests to make work for themselves and for others.

N.Y.C. Arts Organizations Awarded $51.4 Million Dollars in Grants by Matt Stevens

The Department of Cultural Affairs is awarding $51.4 million in grants to more than 1,000 nonprofit arts and cultural groups that are seeking to rebound from the pandemic.

What Did Critics Think of the Kimberly Akimbo Musical Off-Broadway? by Ryan McPhee

Victoria Clark stars in the title role of David Lindsay-Abaire and composer Jeanine Tesori's collaboration at Atlantic Theater Company.

The musical ‘A Strange Loop’ is boundary-pushing — even for Woolly Mammoth by Thomas Floyd

The adventurous D.C. theater, which isn’t known for musicals, puts on Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer-winning show.

‘The Little Prince’ to play the Broadway Theatre this spring by Caitlin Huston

A stage production of “The Little Prince” will play the Broadway Theatre this spring. The production, which features dance, acrobatics and video, has previously played Paris, Sydney and …

‘The Little Prince’ Musical Sets Spring 2022 Broadway Opening by Greg Evans

Following sold-out runs in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai, a stage musical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince will arrive on Broadway this spring, with performances set …

West Side Story, Tick, Tick…BOOM!, Schmigadoon!, More Land on 2021 AFI Top 10 Lists by Dan Meyer

The American Film Institute celebrates the best in movies and TV.

Enrique, the St. Louis Zoo penguin famous for wearing therapeutic boots, has died by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Enrique was nearly 30 years old. The zoo also announced the death of its adult male Amur tiger, Waldemere.

Rep's production of 'A Christmas Carol' promises to be 'full of joyful noise and theater magic' by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis stages an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ Announces Nationwide Tour by Rebecca Rubin

“Freestyle Love Supreme” will rap its way through the U.S.A. Following a limited run on Broadway, the improv comedy hip-hop show is embarking on a nationwide tour with stops in Seattle, …

Hermione and Hermione and Hermione by Trav S.D.

This may come as news to many of you below a certain age, but some of us had not one, but two Hermiones in our lives prior to the 1997 publication of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone.…

The Little Prince Stage Adaptation Heads to Broadway by Andrew Gans

The production will open at the Broadway Theatre in spring 2022 following productions in Paris, Sydney, and Dubai.

‘Lackawanna Blues,’ ‘Trouble in Mind’ to be considered in Tonys revival category by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met for the first time Wednesday to determine eligibility for the 75th Annual Tony Awards.  While the date for the next Tony Awards has not yet been…

What ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ at Hartford Stage lacks in spectacle, it makes up for in heart by Christopher Arnott

"It's a Wonderful Life" is performed as if it were a live radio broadcast, in a charming holiday production at Hartford Stage through Dec. 26.

Review: A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story by Harriet Hughes

Eva Mason reviews the spooky, atmospheric production of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story at Alexandra Palace Theatre. The post Review: A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story appeared first on …

Freestyle Love Supreme Announces National Tour for Early 2022 by Caitlin Moynihan

Mic check! Freestyle Love Supreme, the high-energy show that blends hip-hop, improvisational theater, music and vocal stylings conceived by  Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Ve…

Tony Awards Committee Makes Eligibility Rulings on Six, Diana, More by Ryan McPhee

See the determinations made for the first 12 shows of the 2021–2022 season.

New Stage Version of The Little Prince Coming to Broadway in 2022

The spectacle arrives following sold-out international runs.

Watch Todd Almond in a New Episode of Playbill's Holiday Concert Series by Playbill

Singer-songwriter and Girl From the North Country star Todd Almond stops by the Playbill Studio to sing from his debut holiday album, A Pony for Christmas, in a new episode of Playbill's Hol…

Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, More Share How They Prepared for West Side Story by Playbill

"I didn't bring Broadway to Hollywood to tell the story. I brought myself to Broadway," shares Steven Spielberg in a conversation with Playbill about the new film adaptation of West Side Sto…

‘The Little Prince’ to Land on Broadway With Dance and Acrobatics by Michael Paulson

This international production, an adaptation of the novella that is described as “a theatrical experience with musical elements,” will run for five months.

‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ to launch national tour following Broadway run by Broadway News

A national tour of “Freestyle Love Supreme” will launch at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater on Jan. 21, 2022, producers announced Thursday. After San Francisco, the produc…

Freestyle Love Supreme Will Tour U.S. Following Broadway Run by Talaura Harms

The tour kicks off January 21, 2022, in San Francisco.

Francesca Carpanini and Sam Frenchum Will Star in London Production of David Mamet's The Woods by Andrew Gans

The rarely produced Mamet drama will play a limited run at the Southwark Playhouse.

‘Jacob Marley’ Gifts Welcome New Angle On Ye Olde Carol by Bill Hirschman

For all of us who have seen 17 too many editions of A Christmas Carol, City Theatre gifts us a joy-inducing riff on Charles Dickens’ public domain property, the gospel according to Jacob M…

Shoshana Bean's Must Listen Holiday Tunes Ahead of Sing Your Hallelujah December 13

Broadway favorite and Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean is celebrating a worldwide Hallelujah!

In Performance at the White House Returning With Billy Porter, Jonas Brothers, More by Dan Meyer

The holiday special will air December 21 on PBS.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, December 9, 2021 by Susan Grace

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A statement from SOLT & UK Theatre on Plan B by Kitty Underwood

Society Of London Theatre and UK Theatre have released a statement on the new measures announced by the Government yesterday. The post A statement from SOLT & UK Theatre on Plan B appear…

‘Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook’ to Stream on BroadwayHD (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

BroadwayHD, a streaming service based around live theater, will exclusively show “Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook” starting this month. The show is from Broadway and film composer, Stephe…

Time to break out the skates! Here are Seattle-area ice rinks open this winter, plus other fun things to do by Vonnai Phair

It's time to break out the skates! Here are some Seattle-area ice rinks open this winter, including Bellevue Ice Rink. Or check out Jingle Bell Run, a selection of holiday markets or other i…

Watch Broadway's Lights Dim in Honor of Stephen Sondheim

Sondheim died at the age of 91 on November 26.

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” on sale Friday; “Hamilton” tickets still available by John Wenzel

Long-delayed and firmly on the 2022 calendar, tickets for touring Broadway productions such as Aaron Sorkin's Tony-winning "Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird," as well as "Moulin Rouge! The…

#MichaelFeinstein performs a RARE #JudyGarland song at Feinstein's/54 Below Press Day by Call Me Adam

Five-time Grammy Nominee, Michael Feinstein performs a RARE Judy Garland song, "There Is No Music," at Feinstein's/54 Below 2021 Press Day. My short-form interview with Michael Feinstein ca…

Is That A Heart In Your Handbag? A Review of Christmas Dearest at Hell In A Handbag Productions by Aaron Hunt

If you’ve been needing a little Christmas, and you’ve gotten to the point where you need it this very minute, you’re in luck.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 9, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

NYT Teases Upcoming Sondheim Projects, Reviews for Reduced “Cursed Child,” Matt & Grace Talk “The Prom,” “Bug” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podc…

The Book of Dust, Bridge Theatre review – as much intelligence and provocation as fleet-footed fun by Rachel Halliburton

The stage magic is both ingenious and beguiling It’s been seventeen years since Nicholas Hytner first directed Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials at the National Theatre, ambitiously wh…

Arts Integration in the Classroom: Why Theatre is a Powerful Tool! by Brit Christopher

In our latest blog post, we explore why arts integration is so important and how theatre can be used as a fantastic tool to bolster student understanding and enjoyment!

The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart review – devilishly fun festive folklore by Catherine Love

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterDavid Grieg’s rowdy, informal yarn makes a pleasingly oddball antidote to the classic Christmas show Devils may not seem very festive but David Greig’s …

New book celebrates the lost work of Shakespeare’s female editors by Alison Flood

Scholar Molly Yarn identifies more than 60 women who have contributed to the history of the Bard’s works, and believes there are still more to find Reviewing Charles and Mary Cowden Clarke…

Fair Play review – dynamic two-hander tracks gender and race in sport by Kate Wyver

Bush theatre, LondonElla Road’s remarkable play, directed by Monique Touko, is a tender and intimate story of teenage friendship and athletics A pair of talented teenage runners are dangli…

‘The show really is a visual treat like no other’: LIFE OF PI – West End by Ian Foster

If it isn’t necessarily the best play around, Life of Pi at Wyndham’s Theatre can seriously lay claim to being one of the finest productions open right now. 

‘Joy Womack: The White Swan’ Review: When Success Is a Stretch by Ben Kenigsberg

This documentary chronicles an American ballet dancer’s efforts to become a star in Russia.

SBA Administrator Guzman on Broadway and the SVOG grant process by Caitlin Huston

As the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program winds down, Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has been touring the country to witness its impact.  Guz…

What Movies Do That Theater Should Do More Of. by Ken Davenport

When a Producer raises money for a movie, a big... The post What Movies Do That Theater Should Do More Of. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

After a year away, sugar plums back at Benedum Center for PBT's 'Nutcracker' by Sara Bauknecht

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents a three-week run of its Pittsburgh-flavored “Nutcracker” — the first chance to see it live since 2019.

Wake Up With BWW 12/9: FOLLIES Film in the Works, Lights Dim For Stephen Sondheim, and more!

Today's top stories include the announcement of a film adaptation of Follies, which is 'in active development.' Plus, check out photos from the red carpet at the West Side Story film premier…

Exit Lines: “Clyde’s” – Popdose by Bob Cashill

Clyde's review.

ShentonSTAGE Daily for THURS DEC 9 by Mark Shenton

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A Standing Army of Actors Keeps Germany’s Theaters Going by A.J. Goldmann

In a country where the director is king, it’s the hundreds of full-time players in the many house ensembles who have assured that the lights stayed on during the pandemic.

Jagged Little Pill premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney tonight

The post Jagged Little Pill premieres at Theatre Royal Sydney tonight appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Yentl to premiere in Melbourne in 2022

The post Yentl to premiere in Melbourne in 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Power of Seeing Sondheim—the Man - TDF members share their memories of running into the late genius by Raven Snook

TDF members share their memories of running into the late genius --- Two weeks after his death, Stephen Sondheim is still being remembered, mourned and feted, online and off. A multitude of …

Gender-Swapped Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Company Opens on Broadway December 9 by Ryan McPhee

Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone star in the Marianne Elliott-helmed production of the late composer's examination of life and marriage in New York City.

And Just Like That… Premieres December 9, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis by Dan Meyer

The Sex and the City revival welcomes Sara Ramírez, Christopher Jackson, Isaac Powell, and more theatre favorites.

WATCH: Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, More Share How They Prepared for West Side Story by Roberto Araujo

The film opens in movie theatres December 10.

All IN(clusive) All-City Theatre Teen Ensemble Premieres Musical Beloved Land On Playbill December 9 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.

Checking In With… Cheek to Cheek Star Phillip Attmore by Andrew Gans

"For BIPOC artists, conversations on justice, inclusion, and reconciliation are our existence."