Kimberly Akimbo by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

David Lindsay-Abaire’s early plays ("Fuddy Meers," "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Wonder of the World") were all whimsical or at least otherworldly. He has gone on to create musicals based on prev…

I?m Like A Utility Player: Meet TBA?s Interim Managing Director

by Sam Hurwitt Interim managing director Ann Marie Lonsdale comes to Theatre Bay Area at a transitional time for the organization. Brad Erickson is scheduled to end his 18-year tenure as exe…

Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

Three special concerts filmed live at Westport Country Playhouse, featuring three of Broadway’s most versatile and virtuosic artists performing iconic showstoppers — Shoshana Bean (Wicke…

Shoshana Bean — Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

Friday, January 14, 2022 on PBS Join us for “Soshana Bean — Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse,” the second of three special concerts filmed live at Westport Country Playho…

Gavin Creel — Stars On Stage from Westport Country Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

Friday, January 7, 2022 on PBS Join us for “Gavin Creel — Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse,” the first of three special concerts filmed live at Westport Country Playhouse…

Brandon Victor Dixon – Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

Friday, January 21, 2022 on PBS Join us for “Brandon Victor Dixon — Stars on Stage from Westport Country Playhouse,” the last of three special concerts filmed live at Westport Country …

REVIEW: Company by JK

Review of the Saturday, December 11, 2021 matinee performance at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. Starring Katrina Lenk, Patti LuPone, Terence Archie, Etai Benson, Matt Doyle,…

Experience the World’s Best Rising Talent at Under the Radar 2022 by Matthew Wexler

The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival returns to present new works by artists from across the country and around the world. The post Experience the World’s Best Rising Talent at Un…

Welcome 2022 before bedtime with family-friendly New Year's events around St. Louis by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hikes, fireworks displays and noontime balloon drops will ensure you can see midnight at home in your socks.

See Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster Return to Broadway for the First Performance of The Music Man by Lindsey Sullivan

This footage of Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster back on stage is a Broadway treat with a capital "T"! Meredith Willson's The Music Man, which stars Jackman as Professor Harold Hill and Foste…

SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Extend Video Pact for Live Stage Productions by Cynthia Littleton

In another nod to worsening pandemic conditions, SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association have extended the agreement struck last year 2020 that makes it easier for producers to offer live…

No, Broadway Isn’t Shutting Down - But It Is Hurting by Lee Seymour

A slew of Covid cancellations are hitting the Rialto, but most shows are going on - for now.

Broadway: “The Lion King” Pawses Performances Until December 27th, Joins a Long List of Shows by Roger Friedman

That’s it for Simba and friends. “The Lion King” on Broadway is paws-ing performances until December 26th because of COVID. The long

Denver Center cancels more Broadway “Lion King” shows due to COVID outbreak by John Wenzel

Omicron concerns and coronavirus infection rates have scuttled a total of 10 performance of the touring Broadway production of "The Lion King" at the Buell Theatre in a mere three days. Here…

“Cassandra Sessions”: Malvina Reynolds Is Still Singing—at Shotgun Players by Robert M. Gardner

Beth Wilmurt Revives Prophetic Musical Genius by Robert M. Gardner Song stylist and virtuoso keyboard artist Beth Wilmurt inhabits the skin of 60s folk icon Malvina Reynolds. She treats Reyn…

Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons on Finding Fred and Ethel’s Stage Roots for Being the Ricardos by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway alums star as the actors who created two of televisions most iconic sidekicks in the new behind-the-scenes movie, now streaming on Prime Video.

‘Six’ and ‘The Lion King’ add to list of Broadway productions canceled through Christmas by Broadway News

Performances of “The Lion King” are canceled through Dec. 26 and “Six” will be dark through Dec. 28, the respective productions announced Tuesday. The announcements follow the detect…

Director Marcia Milgrom Dodge on the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ buzz at Olney by Nicole Hertvik

'I want to create theater for people to see themselves on stage...a world where diversity thrives.'

Connecticut Repertory Theatre endures last-minute changes due to COVID cases by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut Repertory Theatre had to make changes in its fall semester productions due to COVID concerns. The theater will announce its spring shows in January.

Broadway Grosses Drop 26 Percent as Many Shows Cancel Performances by Michael Paulson

The surge in coronavirus cases comes at a tough time for the theater industry, which traditionally relies on the holiday season box office.

A ‘Nutcracker’ Performance Is Canceled, as the Virus Halts Holiday Shows by Laura Zornosa

New York City Ballet canceled Tuesday night’s performance, and a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at Carnegie Hall was called off.

Broadway Box Office Tumbled 23% To $22 Million Last Week As Omicron Hit Theaters by Greg Evans

Broadway box office tumbled last week, dropping 26% from the previous week to a combined tally of $22,511,627 for the 31 productions. Attendance for the week ending Dec. 19 – a week marked…

Check Out New Photos of the National Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! by Marc J. Franklin

The tour of the Tony-winning revival is scheduled to continue at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center January 4.

Lindsay Christians | Conferences, events, and food by Martha Wade Steketee

[Interview by Martha Wade Steketee published as part of an occasional series by the American Theatre Critics Association December 21, 2021.] Journalist Lindsay Christians, whose professional…

Cheryl Thomas Inspires Us! by Thomas Schultheis

The "What I Wish I Knew" Series The post Cheryl Thomas Inspires Us! appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Broadway Grosses Dip as Omicron Prompts Some Shows to Cancel by Michael Paulson

The surge in coronavirus cases comes at a tough time for the theater industry, which traditionally relies on the holiday season box office.

Backstage at The Helen Hayes Awards: Anacostia Playhouse (TEASER) by Theatre Washington

Backstage at The Helen Hayes Awards: Woolly Mammoth (TEASER) by Theatre Washington

Backstage at The Helen Hayes Awards: Debbie Allen (TEASER) by Theatre Washington

Cecily Strong Makes Her New York Theatrical Debut in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe December 21 by Talaura Harms

The Saturday Night Live star talks about jumping from screen to stage in the solo show made famous by Lily Tomlin.

Omicron Hits Broadway and the West End – Are We Back Here Again? by Alexandra Appleton

As Omicron tears through the world and COVID rears its head once more, how are Broadway and the West End's theatre communities coping with the ever changing climate? Can we move forward?

Revisiting Childhood Wonder With Winnie the Pooh and Emmet Otter by Alexis Soloski

Our critic takes in two puppet-driven musicals in Manhattan. But with the Omicron variant on the rise, maybe kid-friendly theater is best consumed at home right now.

American Conservatory Theater to close its star-making MFA program in 2022 by Lily Janiak

"Conservatory" is inscribed in ACT's middle name; without the master's program, the theater will have to forge a radically different identity.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Resident Ensemble Theatre: by Jeffrey Mosser, Alison Carey, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, Steven Sapp

By Jeffrey Mosser, Alison Carey, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, Steven Sapp. Alison Carey, formerly of Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Co-Founders & Artistic Directors of UNIVERSES, Mildred Ruiz-Sap…

National Association of Theatre Owners Promotes Jackie Brenneman to ‘Second-in-Command,’ Hires Todd Halstead by Rebecca Rubin

The National Association of Theatre Owners, the trade organization that represents the country’s cinemas, has announced the promotion of two executives. Jackie Brenneman has been upped to …

Hugh Jackman Gets Nearly a Minute of Entrance Applause at 1st Music Man Preview

Jackman gets a warm Broadway welcome at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Kimberly Akimbo is "the best new musical of 2021!" by Atlantic Theater

KIMBERLY AKIMBO book & lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire music by Jeanine Tesori based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire choreographed by Danny Mefford directed by Jessica Stone featurin…

Mrs. Doubtfire's Analise Scarpaci on Her Musical Horoscope and Living Her Dream of Being on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Age: 22 Hometown: Staten Island, New York Current Role: Analise Scarpaci plays Lydia Hillard, the elsest of three children, to life on stage in Mrs. Doubtfire. Credits: Scarpaci made h…

ShentonSTAGE Daily for TUESDAY DECEMBER 21 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for TUESDAY DECEMBER 21 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Flying Over Sunset by Admin

Onstage at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in Lincoln Center, Writer James Lapine along with composer Tom Kitt and lyricist Michael Korie put a trio of interesting Hollywood artists together (al…

Goodman cancels ‘A Christmas Carol’ through Dec. 24 due to COVID by Doug George

The holiday show “A Christmas Carol” has been suspended at the Goodman Theatre through Friday, according to an announcement Tuesday from the theater, after a COVID-19 exposure within the…

Why Peter Dinklage Didn’t Want a Fake Nose for ‘Cyrano’ by Gordon Cox

Peter Dinklage was never very interested in playing the lead role in “Cyrano de Bergerac” — until a new musical adaptation of the story got rid of the fake nose that has come to define…

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat tomorrow on Pioneer Valley Radio. Shakespeare & Company announces some of its 2022 season, and holiday happenings from Berkshire Bach Society, Connecticut Lyric Opera, Berkshire…

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella Suspends West End Run Until February 2022 by Talaura Harms

Society of London Theatre does not anticipate a full-scale industry shutdown, echoing remarks recently made by The Broadway League.

Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘devastated’ as he reveals Cinderella theatre production is cancelled until 2022 by Roisin O'Connor

Decision to cancel shows until next year ‘incredibly difficult,’ organisers say

Surviving New Year’s 2022 means finding the story that’s true for you by Michelle Chikaonda

This year, Michelle Chikaonda marked the anniversary of her father’s passing with a trip to see Hamilton in Philly, which reminded her that we can’t control life’s chaos—but we can f…

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway's The Lion King, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules.

THE LION KING Performances Canceled Through December 26

The Lion King on Broadway has announced that due to breakthrough COVID-19 cases, performances have been cancelled from from Tuesday, December 21 through Sunday, December 26. 

2021’s Top Posts, Plus a Few More for Your Reading List by American Theatre Editors

As we look back on a challenging year, we see a field continuing its push to create a new, better 'normal.'

There’s a new ‘Pretty Woman’ in town: A Q&A with Olivia Valli by Bob Ashby

The rising star who plays Vivian tells how the musical has been revised since its Broadway run and how her character will be different from the movie.

Goodbye, Steve Trimboli (of Goodbye Blue Monday) by Trav S.D.

I just learned of the passing of Steve Trimboli (Stephen Paul Trimboli), reportedly of a massive stroke on the night before Thanksgiving. We weren’t friends IRL (just social media), and I …

The Art of Arthur Hammerstein by Trav S.D.

December 21 was the birthday of theatre impresario Arthur Hammerstein (1872-1955). What with our vaudeville goggles on, we have given Arthur short shrift, having written mostly about the fat…

U.K. Reveals $1.3 Billion Relief Plan for Omicron-Impacted Businesses, Including Cinemas and Theaters by Naman Ramachandran

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) plan designed to help businesses impacted by the Omicron variant of coronavirus that is sweeping across…

BWW Interview: Cecily Strong is Searching for Signs of Intelligent Life

Now at The Shed, TV favorite Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live, Schmigadoon!) is leading a search party to find ourselves in Jane Wagner’s famed one-woman show, 'The Search for Signs of I…

Statement following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement by Megan

A thank you to our audiences and an overview of what is needed following the announcement of business grants and a top-up to the Culture Recovery Fund. The post Statement following the Chan…

Studio Theatre’s ‘Flight’ soars by tackling big issues with miniature models by Thomas Floyd

The theatrical installation uses 230 scrolling dioramas to tell the story of two Afghan brothers on a harrowing journey to London.

Watch Hugh Jackman's Grand Entrance From The Music Man Revival's 1st Performance by Ryan McPhee

The production, starring Jackman and Sutton Foster, began previews December 20 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman's Entrance in THE MUSIC MAN!

Last night was the first preview performance of The Music Man, starring two-time Tony Award®, Grammy Award, and Emmy Award-winning star Hugh Jackman as Professor Harold Hill, alongside two…

Why A Christmas Carol is still relevant today by Broadwaysf

Don't miss A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Golden Gate Theatre, now playing through December 26. For more information about our shows, visit http://www.broadwaysf.com​ Facebook: https://www.face…

Favorite Holiday Traditions of the A Christmas Carol Cast by Broadwaysf

'Tis the season of traditions. We asked the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL to share their favorite holiday traditions with us. Don't miss A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Golden Gate Theatre, now playin…

What Netflix’s short-lived Cowboy Bebop teaches us about chance by Kyle V. Hiller

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the classic anime feels like a missed opportunity, but it might be teaching us a lesson about how we share and create for ourselves. Kyle V. Hiller cons…

Win a TICK, TICK... BOOM! Prize Pack with a Soundtrack, Netflix Subscription, and More

We're giving one reader a chance to win a copy of the brand new graphic novel adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, adapted by Cavan Scott with art by José María Beroy. Check out the gi…

Broadway League President Charlotte St. Martin on Recent Closures, Safety Protocols, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway leader shares why she thinks Broadway isn't heading toward another shutdown.

LES MISERABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & More Added to BroadwayHD

Kicking off the month on January 1st is the 1945 musical comedy film Ziegfeld Follies, featuring Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, Lena Horne and more. The…

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Cancels Tonight's Performance

Today's (Tuesday, December 21st) performance of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway is being cancelled due to the detection of positive COVID test results in the company.

Gentefied takes an intimate, complex dive into the Latinx family experience by Christina Anthony

Netflix's second season of Gentefied returns with an even more intimate look into the Latinx experience in the US by diving into the topic of undocumented immigrants, deportation, and famili…

Where to Stream The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, More Holiday Productions by Dan Meyer

There’s plenty of shows to enjoy at home during the winter vacation.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CINDERELLA Suspends West End Performances Through February

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella has announced the show is suspending performances until February 9, 2022 due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19. 'To avoid more disruption, and to protect th…

Christmas Week Cancellations: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, and More

Here is an aggregated list of the cancellations on and off-Broadway.

Watch Special Stars in the House Discussion on Omicron and Broadway by Talaura Harms

Members of the medical community were on hand to answer questions from Audra McDonald, Ciara Renée, Miguel Cervantes, and more about the new variant and how it affects Broadway and beyond.

‘The in-your-face ferocity is hugely impactful in such a small space’: SPRING AWAKENING – Almeida Theatre by Maryam Philpott

Directed by Rupert Goold with a cast of highly talented young performers, this energetic production about teenage desire and the failure of parental direction is a rare musical choice for th…

Rising mezzo-soprano star Chrystal E. Williams makes her PCMS debut by Cameron Kelsall

Chrystal E. Williams made her PCMS recital debut with an intriguing but uneven program. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Why Peter Dinklage Didn’t Want a Fake Nose for ‘Cyrano’ by Broadway Podcast Network

The “Game of Thrones” actor talks singing, Cyrano, great theater roles and filming on the side of an active volcano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ShowTheSalary by Ceci Dadisman

It’s no secret that many of us in the industry have been pushing organizations to list the salary range when advertising a job. This week, New York City has passed a law that employers mus…

Holiday Recipes From Broadway Bakers and Showbiz Chefs by Ryan McPhee

Performers from Company, The Music Man, Hadestown, and more shine on stage and in the kitchen.

VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter Sing 'From A Distance' For Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center Honors

Billy Porter honored Bette Midler as she received the Kennedy Center Honor with a performance of 'From A Distance.' Melissa Manchester will present Midler with the honor. The tribute will a…

Read the Reviews for Britney Spears Jukebox Musical Once Upon a One More Time by Dan Meyer

The show is currently playing in Washington, D.C. at Shakespeare Theatre Company.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Kelly Clarkson Face Off in Lyric Challenge

In a recent episode of her hit talk show, Kelly Clarkson was joined by Lin-Manuel Miranda to compete in a lyric challenge. The pair went head to head, performing songs like 'Under the Sea,…

Stage Adaptation of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Streaming With New Victory On Demand by Talaura Harms

The family-friendly musical, now playing at New Victory Theater, features a mix of costumed characters and puppets from Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules.

Get In Step With Slow Burn’s Entertaining Kinky Boots by Bill Hirschman

Put aside the messages of acceptance, being comfortable in your own skin, family bonds and making your own path, Slow Burn Theatre gifts audiences with the sheer entertainment in its Kinky B…

‘A theatrical experience that you will never forget’: CABARET – West End ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A theatrical experience that you will never forget – Eddie Redmayne revels in the role of the Emcee, but Jessie Buckley steals the show in Cabaret.

‘Jagged Little Pill’ musical becomes first permanent omicron Broadway shutdown by Kate Feldman

For Alanis Morissette fans, the latest Broadway news is like rain on your wedding day. “Jagged Little Pill,” the musical based on Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, will shutter…

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Perform 'Shipoopi' in THE MUSIC MAN

The Music Man officially began Broadway previews last night, December 20. Hugh Jackman took to Instagram to share a clip from the performance, featuring himself and Sutton Foster performing …

Choreographed Chaos: A Review of “The Play That Goes Wrong” by Ted C. Fishman

Fans of physical comedy may find it a rare treat. This is a gentle-hearted show which calls to mind the kind of physical schtick on old TV variety programs.

Becoming Dr. Ruth **** by Barry Gordin

By: Patrick Christiano December 20, 2021:  Becoming Dr. Ruth re-unites four-time Tony Award-nominee Tovah Feldshuh with Scott Schwartz, who directed her Tony nominated performance as Go…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 + Sondheim Reviews by Ashley Steves

“A Strange Loop” Finally Comes To Broadway, New “Thoughts of a Colored Man” More COVID-Related Cancellations Plus, Matt, Ashley, and Grace sit down to talk all things Sondheim with r…

Top 10 Lists of Top 10 Theater in 2021. Best NYC stage plays and musicals by New York Theater

The Broadway debut of “Trouble in Mind” some three decades after playwright Alice Childress’ death is the most popular choice among critics whose lists of top 10 New York theater for …

The church of theater gathers to say goodbye to one of its own by Lily Janiak

FoolsFury festival director Claudia Alick urged everyone to "resist the narrative that closing is failure."

‘This revival of an American classic is both relevant & fun’: TROUBLE IN MIND – National Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Race, rage and relevance: sensitive revival of American writer Alice Childress' 1955 anti-racist play shines bright.

Peggy For You, Hampstead Theatre review - comedic gold, and a splinter of ice, from Tamsin Greig by Tom Birchenough

Agent supreme Peggy Ramsay returns to the stage in accomplished Alan Plater revival Was Peggy Ramsay a “woman out of time”? The legendary London literary agent, who nurtured the talents…

DCMTA 2021 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Digital Theater by Dc Metro Theater Arts Staff

29 online productions that wowed us and got us through theater shutdown.

Open only if you are writing a musical. by Ken Davenport

Why hello there, musical Writer!  Thanks for opening.  And thanks... The post Open only if you are writing a musical. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Dance Chicagoan of the Year: Ginger Farley of Chicago Dancemakers Forum has helped bring dance to a new level by Lauren Warnecke

Ginger Farley spent this year and her career supporting dance artists when and how they needed. She retires Dec. 31.

Theater Chicagoan of the Year: Namir Smallwood of Steppenwolf has affected audiences from here to Broadway by Chris Jones

From “Pass Over” to "Bug," it's hard to think of another actor in Chicago who managed to do so much in a terrible theatrical year.

“A Christmas Carol”: A Charming, Timely Classic Shines—at Center REP by Rachel Norby

Millennial Notes Scott Denison Crafts a Delightful Dickensian World by Rachel Norby “A Christmas Carol” is everyone’s favorite holiday tradition. Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas t…

Wake Up With BWW 12/21: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Closes, A STRANGE LOOP Headed For Broadway, and More!

Today's top stories include the first production photo from The Music Man, featuring Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, and the full cast! A Strange Loop is officially headed for Broadway in Spri…

LaChanze, at Home in ‘The Color Purple’ House by Joanne Kaufman

The Westchester house where the Tony-winning actor lives is ideally sized for family reunions — and for spending time alone.

STEPHEN SONDHEIM TRIVIA! special edition! by Framily Travel

QPAC Appoints Stellar Arts Leader to Key Role by Aussie Theatre

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) today announced the appointment of sought-after arts professional Jono Perry to the role of

QPAC announces the appointment of Jono Perry to the role of Executive Director – Curatorial

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Ironic: COVID Kills Off Alanis Morissette Broadway Musical “Jagged Little Pill,” Ends Run Because of Virus by Roger Friedman

It’s ironic, as Alanis Morissette once sang. The pop star’s Broadway musical, “Jagged Little Pill,” is dead thanks to COVID. The show’s