“You Will Never Walk Alone”: A Story of Resilience and Hope by Sakina Mirichii

Ten mentor Mothers and one Father, devised theatre, drama therapy, healing, and community performances. This is You Will Never Walk Alone. It is beyond theatre, storytelling, and performan…

The Shows We're Looking Forward to in 2022

We can't wait to see these plays and musicals on and off-Broadway.

Isaac Sutton, International Cabaret and Concert Star, Answers Six Questions

On New Year’s Eve 2021, international cabaret and concert entertainer, Isaac Sutton, will perform a concert, Tonight a Musical, at The Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv, Israel. This concert is p…

Trouble in Mind's Michael Zegen on How The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Is Like Theater by Lindsey Sullivan

Michael Zegen, who is known for his roles on television in Rescue Me, Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is back on Broadway in Alice Childress' Trouble in Mind, playing acco…

LET’S PLAY BEAT THE BARD (44) by Robert Shuman

Stung by what he saw as stingy church assistance, a Mormon man wrote a musical by Marisa Iati

"It is generating social awareness of the fact that they're the richest church on planet Earth, that they have zero financial transparency and that they don't do enough to help others," musi…

News: Olney Theatre Center Forced by COVID to Cut Short Run of Ground-Breaking “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” Production by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Olney, MD — December 29, 2021 — Olney Theatre Center informed patrons on Monday that multiple breakthrough cases of COVID-19 had forced the cancellation of the remaining performances of …

Understudy: Not a Job for the Weak of Heart by Philip

Theater lore abounds with tales of understudies who have gone on to a degree of stardom, some as a direct result of having filled in for an indisposed performer. Shirley Maclaine, who subbed…

Lights On Broadway Features TDF by TDF

Thank you Morgan Stanley for featuring TDF on your Times Square screens throughout December! #LightsOnBroadway

Composer Stephen Schwartz Talks SNAPSHOTS, Grammy Nomination, and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/StephenSchwartzBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Ric…

Working in the Theatre Extended Interviews: Joan Lader (Vocal Coach) by American Theatre Wing

In this never-before-seen interview, vocal teacher, therapist, and coach Joan Lader shares her journey, technical advice, show specifics, and more of what it means to be a Vocal Coach for si…

Denver Shooting Targets Tattoo Shops by Trav S.D.

We just learned that Monday evening’s shooting spree in Denver has touched the lives of some of our sideshow and musician friends, a couple of whom knew the most prominent victim, Alicia C…

Liz Callaway Will Honor Stephen Sondheim in New Concert Act by Andrew Gans

Callaway made her Broadway debut in the original production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.

Los Angeles “Hamilton” Not in the Room Where it Happens: Performances Cancelled Through January 23rd by Roger Friedman

The Los Angeles cast of “Hamilton” does not want to be in the room where it happens. The Tony Award winning show

‘Romeo & Bernadette’ Delays Off-Broadway Return by Matthew Wexler

The new musical "Romeo & Bernadette," inspired by Shakespeare's classic tragedy, had eyes on a Broadway premiere but will now delay performances due to COVID. The post ‘Romeo & Ber…

Welcome to Hairspray’s Dream of the 60s at the Arsht Center by Bill Hirschman

In this fourth or fifth reconnection with the glee-filled and glee-inducing musical comedy Hairspray, a truly apt term, what surfaced at the national tour’s all too brief bow at the Arsht …

Cast Set for World Premiere of Punk Rock Girl! From Joe Iconis and Rob Rokicki by Talaura Harms

Long Island's Argyle Theatre will present the new musical, featuring the music of female artists like Blondie, Gwen Stefani, and Avril Lavigne.

Signature Theatre's Rent Extends Run by Andrew Gans

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Jonathan Larson musical reopened the Arlington, Virginia, venue for live performances.

Theater Books of 2021 to Read in 2022 by New York Theater

Below is a list of theater books to read in 2022, most of which were published in 2021.‡ Click on the titles to find more information and to purchase these books, grouped under four categ…

Los Angeles Hamilton Cancels Performances for Nearly a Month

The hit musical is scheduled to resume shows at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on January 26.

WWDTM Best of 2021 Bonus Podcast by NPR

Peter Sagal and Emma Choi reminisce about their favorite WWDTM moments from the past year.

Cast Set for Shakespeare Theatre Company's Our Town, With Music by Michael John LaChiusa by Andrew Gans

The Thornton Wilder classic will play the Washington, D.C., venue in February 2022.

Checking In With… Harry Hadden-Paton, Star of Flying Over Sunset, My Fair Lady, Downton Abbey, More by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated actor plays Aldous Huxley in the new musical Flying Over Sunset at Broadway's Vivian Beaumont Theater.

How Bartlett Sher Finds Dark Resonance in Verdi’s Rigoletto by Gavin Plumley

Bartlett Sher’s new staging of Verdi’s Rigoletto opens at the Metropolitan Opera on New Year’s Eve.

Cynthia Erivo performs the Whitney Houston hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Lincoln Center

This performance was captured in Jazz at Lincoln Center's beautiful Appel Room for a 2019 Live From Lincoln Center broadcast. Watch the full concert at: https://www.pbs.org/video/cynthia-er…

Hamilton Cancels Los Angeles Performances Through January by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical has temporarily suspended performances at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre due to COVID-19.

Film Review: West Side Story is a ‘soaring cinematic achievement’ by Simon Parris

Respectfully adapted and lushly scored, dreamily romantic and heartbreakingly moving, the new movie adaptation of evergreen classic West Side Story gleams with the splendour of mega-budget m…

‘An enthralling, bewitching new staging with a terrific young cast’: SPRING AWAKENING – Almeida Theatre by Alun Hood

I’m not sure even the greatest admirers of this 2006 Broadway smash will be prepared for the emotional and visceral impact of this jaw-droppingly fine new production by the Almeida’s art…

Hugh Jackman Announces He Has Covid-19 by Laura Zornosa

The show joins other productions that have been suspended, including the Temptations musical “Ain’t Too Proud,” which will close for good on Jan. 16.

See the Set List for David Byrne's American Utopia Unchained

The show goes on at the St. James Theatre, albeit in a slightly altered form.

New York City Ballet Cancels Remaining Performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker by Talaura Harms

A 2019 production, starring Maria Kowroski as the Sugarplum Fairy, is currently available for streaming.

Jeanine Tesori’s Gift: Conjuring the Storytelling Potency of Music by Rob Weinert-Kendt

In shows like “Caroline, or Change” and “Kimberly Akimbo,” the composer excels at translating her astute insights about characters into music.

In Memoriam 2021: Celebrating 33 legendary entertainers who died this year [PHOTOS] by Chris Beachum

Throughout 2021, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 33 entertainers from film, television, theater and music. Many were winner…

On Some Other Show Business Balls by Trav S.D.

Much hoopla about Lucy of late, what with Aaron Sorkin’s recent bio-bic, but that red-headed lady clown wasn’t the only Ball in show business. There was also the great sword swallower Jo…

Hugh Jackman Sets Return Date in Broadway's The Music Man by Andrew Gans

Jackman urged everyone to stay safe in an Instagram video announcing he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Hugh Jackman Sets Return Date in Broadway's The Music Man, Now Canceled Through January 5 by Andrew Gans

Jackman urged everyone to stay safe in an Instagram video announcing he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Insider Panel: Careers in Technical Theatre I TheatreCraft 2021 by Official London Theatre

TheatreCraft takes an inside look at ‘Careers in Technical Theatre’ live at the Royal Opera House. Join Mark Dakin, Prema Mehta and Xavier Velastin in conversation to learn about working…

5, 6, 7, 8…Four! Lorin Latarro’s Song and Dance by Dan Meyer

How the choreographer and director worked on a quartet of simultaneous shows.

VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Brian d’Arcy James appeared as a guest on Good Morning America yesterday, Tuesday December 28. In the interview, the Broadway veteran talked about starring in West Side Story and on his …

BroadwayRadio Special, December 30, 2021: Best of 2021 by Ashley Steves

In a special episode of BroadwayRadio, Matt, Ashley, and Grace talk about all the things on stage in 2021 they loved. This episode was recorded on December 12, 2021. Any and all feedback is …

Theatre & TV Performers Release Short Film In Support Of Theatre Freelancers by Megan

Samantha Womack, Shelley King and Saffron Coomber lead a cast from Theatre and TV in a film to raise money for theatre freelancers affected by the pandemic. The post Theatre & TV Perform…

Best of 2021: Design and Direction by JK

Despite having seen just six new productions in 2021, we did get to see some truly noteworthy stagecraft, design and direction. Will any of these worthwhile contributions to Broadway history…

HAMILTON Tour Cancels December 29 and 30 Performances in Buffalo

The 'Philip' touring company of Hamilton has cancelled additional performances on its Buffalo stop, including tonight, December 29, and tomorrow, December 30.

Bay Area theater in 2022 promises to be dynamic and dizzying by Lily Janiak

Shows by SFBATCO, Berkeley Rep, Oakland Theater Project and more gleam in Bay Area theater in 2022.

Joan Didion and the Voice of America by Hilton Als

She knew that her country was built on exclusion and shame.

New queer thriller comes to Queen Victoria Women’s Centre for Midsumma Festival by Gabi Bergman

Young couple Tess and Maud are off on a camping weekend for some much-needed respite from their busy lives. But

Covers come from away to save Broadway! by Gabi Bergman

This week has seen some remarkable things happen on Broadway. With constant COVID cases being detected within performing companies, swings

“Old Bridge”, Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Is the Bosnian conflict of 1992–95 the war that Europe forgot? Maybe, although most fans of new writing for the British stage will remember its massacres as the inciting incident for Sarah…

After Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID-19, Broadway’s ‘Music Man’ hits pause by Christie D’zurilla / Los Angeles Times

Covid closes Hugh Jackman Broadway show after his passionate speech about understudies goes viral by Maanya Sachdeva

Jackson says he has developed mild Covid symptoms, but is feeling fine

Our 5 Favorite Broadway Debuts of 2021

These are the ones we will remember.

Broadway Evolution: Revisit These 16 Classic Musicals and Their Most Recent Revivals by Marc J. Franklin

From faithful adaptations to innovative reinterpretations, celebrate theatre with a look at the progression of these cherished musicals.

Sad! This Dancer Didn’t Post About Her Class at BDC and Now She’s Been Exiled by Broadway Beat

by Emily Jones. @ejonesy__. NEW YORK, NY – Aspiring Broadway theatre actor Annie Shepherd has been exiled from the theatrical community...

Mr. Cellophane Sued for Trademark Infringement After Refusing to Go By “Mr. Transparent Wrapping” by Broadway Beat

by Lisa Cowan. @lisallyblonde. CHICAGO - Cook County resident Amos Hart, known locally as “Mr. Cellophane”, is facing a trademark...

REPORT: Dancer Sitting with Legs in Weird Position by Broadway Beat

by Louie Aronowitz. @louiearonowitz. SAN FRANCISCO - Theatre dancer Tessa Brogue has been seen sitting in a normal social setting with...