VIDEO: Broadway Legend Joel Grey Stops In to Celebrate Bryant Park Day!

This afternoon, Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Tony Award Winner Joel Grey, (standing in for Mayor Adams), presented a proclamation from New York City to declare May 11, 2022 “Bryant P…

After 140 Years, The Actors Fund Changes Its Name And Expands Its Services by Lee Seymour

Having helped thousands survive the pandemic, it is now The Entertainment Community Fund.

A Case for the Existence of God Theater Review by New York Theater

There seems at first a large gap between the cosmic title of this play and the mundane situation it dramatizes: A factory worker named Ryan (Will Brill) is meeting with a mortgage broker na…

Choreographer Ali Solomon and cast of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN in rehearsal by Westport Country Playhouse

We chatted with choreographer Ali Solomon (Associate Choreographer and ensemble member of the award-winning 2019 Playhouse production of IN THE HEIGHTS) about how she approaches the bro-styl…

Review: New Golden Age Imagines the Terrifying Dystopia Awaiting Us in 2033

Karen Hartman's play envisions the next step in the tech revolution.

COMPANY Documentary, ANYTHING GOES, and More Announced for PBS Great Performances 'Broadway's Best' Lineup

This Friday, Great Performances returns with its fifth annual “Broadway’s Best” lineup, premiering Fridays, May 13-27 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

People in performing arts twice as likely to have depression, Equity finds by Harriet Sherwood Arts and Culture Correspondent

Actors’ union says Covid exacerbated contributory factors such as job insecurity and low pay People working in entertainment and performing arts are twice as likely to experience depressio…

Unchain Me review – Dostoevsky inspires secret mission on the streets of Brighton by Arifa Akbar

Brighton festivaldreamthinkspeak’s timely new production on inequality and abuse of political power offers its audience a choice: complicity or compliance? We are instructed to meet at a …

Nina Shekhar Unpacks Her Piece “Lumina” by New York Philharmonic

Nina Shekhar’s “Lumina” explores contrasts using sonic clouds. ☁️ Nina also points to her piece’s exploration of light versus dark and how its poignant message resonates with the…

Meet Maxwell | ...what the end will be by Roundabout Theatre Company

In this new work commissioned by Roundabout, three generations of men live under one roof and grapple with their own truths of what it means to be Black and gay. It’s an exploration of pri…

Report From New York: How I Learned to Drive Remains a Harrowing Trip 25 Years Later by Bill Hirschman

The horror in the revival of How I Learned to Drive is only in the audience. The characters in this drama about child abuse almost never raise their voice, least of all the middle-aged victi…

TFANA's Production of WEDDING BAND Starring Brittany Bradford, Thomas Sadoski & More Has Been Extended

TFANA has extended the run of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band, directed by Awoye Timpo, to May 22. (The production, which began previews April 28—postponed from an original date of Ap…

Billy Crudup & Deirdre O'Connell to Host Vineyard Theatre 2022 Gala

Vineyard Theatre has announced that Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show,” The Vineyard’s Harry Clarke) and Deirdre O'Connell (recent Tony Nominee for Dana H.) will co-host Vineyard Th…

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella to Receive Limited Series Adaptation by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the classic fairy tale, the musical premiered as a live TV musical starring Julie Andres in 1957.

BC/EFA Announces BROADWAY BARES: XXX

Broadway Bares will celebrate 30 years of baring it all with Broadway Bares: XXX, a one-night-only extravaganza of provocative new production numbers inspired by the show’s sexy and sen…

"The Strong One" from SUFFS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

World Premiere Musical SUFFS Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Music Direction and Music Supervision by Andrea Grody Choreography by Raja Feather Kelly Directed by Leigh Silverman A mu…

Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Previews Tomorrow

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.

Kentlands Community Players’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ is a delight by Mara Bayewitz

After a limited run, the movie-based stage play will return on Memorial Day weekend.

Broadway Bares Reveals Theme For 30th Anniversary Show; Choreographers Announced for In-Person Return by Andrew Gans

Watch the teaser trailer for the modern-day burlesque spectacular produced by and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

A guide to midwestern radiators and their calls by Katie Prout

In the 2015 horror film The Blackcoat’s Daughter, there’s a midnight scene where a teenager named Kat slips out of her room and into her boarding school’s dorm basement. An older girl …

The United Streets of America – Street Art Festival & Block Party by Pauline Adamek

Coming up, on Sunday May 22nd, is a massive street art block party that promises to be a ton of fun. Above photo – Artist_-@littlericky001-—-Photographer-Georgia-Van-Cuylenburg-@geo…

WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE SHINES by MCC Theater

The Reviews are in! NOW - MAY 22 GET TIX: http://www.mcctheater.org/tix/whichwaytothestage

Playwrights May Treuhaft-Ali and Minghao Tu Selected as Rattlestick's Van Lier New Voices Fellows by Talaura Harms

The fellowship program was recently rehomed from the Lark Play Development Center.

Acting the Song by Laura Enstall

3 Easy Ways to Connect with Your Character The post Acting the Song appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ to be adapted for TV series by Caitlin Hornik

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” is being adapted for a limited television series. The series is a partnership between Skydance Television and Concord Originals with Jennifer Lopez…

See The Karate Kid—The Musical Cast in Portraits at Missouri Botanical Garden by Leah Putnam, Heather Gershonowitz

The actors from the world premiere at Stages St. Louis took a trip to the Japanese Garden.

The Weekly Roundup, May 11-18 by Kyle V. Hiller

The week features offerings from BlackStar, Urban Movement Arts, the Philadelphia Film Society, and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

2022 Tony Nominee Deirdre O'Connell and Billy Crudup to Co-Host Vineyard's 2022 Gala by Leah Putnam

Additional artists have also been announced for the gala's line-up.

Difficult To Heed Polonius’ Advice These Days by Joe Patti

Some notable news via American Theatre, for those who have found it difficult to heed Polonius’ advice of “neither a borrower nor lender be.” (aka pretty much all of us)  The Acting C…

Girl From the North Country Celebrates Tony Nominations With Video Charting Its Journey to Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Conor McPherson-Bob Dylan musical was recently nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Belfast Girls Begins Previews May 11 at Irish Repertory Theatre | Playbill

Play along with Sas Goldberg, Max Jenkins, Evan Todd, and Michelle Veintimilla in the latest episode of the Playbill series.

BWW Review: Holly Ann Butler Is A Marvel In COVER ME at Feinstein's/54 Below - Broadway World

"The next time you open your Playbill and see one of those little white pieces of paper, GET EXCITED!" So sayeth Holly Ann Butler on Sunday night ...

The Cast of Which Way to the Stage Plays a Round of Playbill: The Game Show - YouTube

Watch above and play along as Sas Goldberg, Max Jenkins, Evan Todd, and Michelle Veintimilla compete for the Golden Playbill.

Community, family, friendship - springtime - Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

I thought that this was significant enough that I wanted to open this week's visit with the following story, from the Playbill.com website.

Life of Pi Will Make North American Premiere at Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater by Talaura Harms

The West End production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s book won five 2022 Olivier Awards.

Fireside Chat with Anne W. Smith: May 2022

Spring Greetings, Everyone,After a busy month and a half here at TBA, it’s a pleasure to re-connect with our “insiders."What a treat it was to join nearly 150 artists and administrators …

Dropping beats and seeds by Alejandro Hernandez

Englewood rapper Heavy Crownz blends art and community organizing. The post Dropping beats and seeds appeared first on Chicago Reader.

AleXa "Wonderland" w/ Marissa Heart #Shorts by DanceOn

Choreographer Marissa Heart teams up with DanceOn and Director Ryan Parma to create a one-of-a-kind, must-see wonderland.

Steppenwolf’s Seagull opens a lovely new space by Kerry Reid

“Here is a theater. No curtain, no wings, no scenery. Just an empty space.” Konstantin Treplev, the young and hungry artist manqué in Anton Chekhov’s Seagull, intones these words befo…

New Haven artist Winfred Rembert awarded Pulitzer posthumously for his memoir of living through the Jim Crow South by Christopher Arnott

Winfred Rembert, a Southern artist who spent the last several decades of his live in New Haven, won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Biography for his posthumously published memoir.

Get this week’s print issue by Chicago Reader

Where to find the Chicago Reader in print every other week. The Reader available free of charge at more than 1,100 Chicago area locations. Issues are dated Thursday, and distributed Wednesda…

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Vlley Radio 5/11/22 by Mark G. Auerbach

5/11/22 ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Tony Awards nominees with local ties, “When Playwrights Kill” with Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris and Andre deShields to try out at Bushnell, Pla…

Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference by Will Friedwald

The Sex in the City author "returns" to the House that Bobby Short built The post Candace Bushnell Live at the Carlyle: A Diva with a Difference appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Light drives the story in TAKE by Irene Hsiao

On an industrial strip of Rockwell just off Elston, beyond a white door with numbers painted in red, past a makeshift bar, through a dark curtain lies a white brick room filled with smoke. T…

PODCAST: Stages of Our City, Episode 12, Julia Stier and Socks Whitmore by Steven Morris

The post PODCAST: Stages of Our City, Episode 12, Julia Stier and Socks Whitmore appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Review: In The Vagrant Trilogy, Palestinians Long for Home, and Can't Wait to Escape

The Public Theater presents Mona Mansour's trio of one-act plays, a decade in the making.

Jennifer Lopez to Produce TV Series Based on Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

J.Lo's Nuyorican Productions is teaming up with Skydance Television and Concord Originals on the project.

West End Hit Life of Pi to Have American Premiere This Christmas in Boston

The Olivier-winning play will run at American Repertory Theater.

Broadway theatre installs infrared system to detect smartphones after nude Jesse Williams footage leaked by Inga Parkel

Nude scenes from ‘Take Me Out’ were shared across social media

Music & Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Shows Coming Up Include Wendy Scherl – The Green Room 42 May 12 & 13; Ann Kittredge CD Release May 26 Laurie Beechman Theatre; Billy Valentine Chelsea Table+Stage June 8; Winners Lotte…

Comic or Graphic, Shows About Abortion Surface a Stark Divide by Laura Collins-Hughes

Decidedly anti-sensationalistic, Alison Leiby’s shrewd and funny personal monologue plays downtown. Uptown, a staged reading focuses on a gruesome case.

Patti LuPone Shuts Down Anti-Mask Audience Member: ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ by Wilson Chapman

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is famous for her long history of calling out theatergoers who fail to follow proper theater etiquette, and that continued Tuesday when she exchanged harsh words…

Review: ‘Luckiest’ at Raven Theatre a powerful reminder of our mortality; plus ‘Last Hermanos’ at A Red Orchid by Chris Jones

These two interesting off-Loop shows are a reminder of the power of Chicago acting.

Broadway’s Patti LuPone And ‘Company’ Double Down After Viral Video: Wear A Mask Or… by Greg Evans

Patti LuPone and Company are doubling down on their message to Broadway theatergoers: Wear a mask. Or get the f*ck out. Ok, so the latter part goes unsaid in a new (and silent) PSA posted on…

“The Government Inspector”: Classic Comedy Mocks Corrupt Officials—at Ross Valley by Patricia L. Morin

Gogol’s Satire Highlights How Self-Deception Fuels Greed by Patricia L. Morin Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 1836 comedy delights us with satire of small-town tyranny.…

Watch Lizzie Bea Belt Out ‘The Life I Never Led’ From Sister Act by Andrew Gans

The musical, based on the film of the same name, will play London’s Eventim Apollo July 19-August 28.

Paradise Square by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Based on historical facts, the new and exciting musical "Paradise Square" tells a story of fictional characters caught up in real events which lead up to the Draft Riots that occurred in Man…

Pulitzer and Tony–Winning Play Clybourne Park Headed to the Big Screen With Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Bruce Norris, the riff on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun premiered Off-Broadway in 2010.

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Darren Criss and Julianne Hough to co-host ‘The Tony Awards: Act One’ on Paramount+ by Sam Eckmann

This opening act of the 2022 Tony Awards is coming into focus. Emmy Award winners Darren Criss and Julianne Hough have been named co-hosts of “The Tony Awards: Act One,” one hour of excl…

Jesse Williams Talks Taking On Toxic Masculinity in Take Me Out - Playbill.com | これだけニュース

Jesse Williams Talks Taking On Toxic Masculinity in Take Me Out - Playbill.com. Playbill - 2022-03-08 17:00 JST. Jesse Williams Talks Taking On ...

Watch “Company” Star Patti Lupone Curse Out A Mask-Abuser at After Show Talk Back by Roger Friedman

Tony nominee Patti Lupone gets my vote for this eviscerating of a fan at the after show talk back for “Company.” Patti,

Eli Schmitt, jack-of-all-trades in Chicago’s young DIY arts and music scene by Leor Galil

Eli Schmitt, 20, moved to Chicago a couple years ago to attend DePaul, where he studies journalism and art history. In that time he’s become a crucial connector in an emerging youth arts m…

Paul Taylor Dance Company | June 14-19, 2022 by Joycetheater

Join Paul Taylor Dance Company at The Joyce in celebration of the Diamond Anniversary of Aureole, Paul Taylor's 1962 work that earned him world renown. Cheekily set to music composed by G.F.…

Broadway’s ‘Take Me Out’ Theater To Install Infrared System To Detect Smartphone Scofflaws by Greg Evans

Following the leak on social media of cell phone video and photos of a naked Jesse Williams, star of Broadway’s Take Me Out, the venue will install an infrared camera system facing the aud…

West End Alum Jade Anouka's Heart to Make World Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

Audible Theater will present the Ola Ince-directed new work at Minetta Lane Theatre.

"This Girl" from SUFFS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

World Premiere Musical SUFFS Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Music Direction and Music Supervision by Andrea Grody Choreography by Raja Feather Kelly Directed by Leigh Silverman A mu…

"Wait My Turn (Reprise)" from SUFFS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

World Premiere Musical SUFFS Book, Music, and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Music Direction and Music Supervision by Andrea Grody Choreography by Raja Feather Kelly Directed by Leigh Silverman A mu…

Three Monks | Golden Shield by Manhattan Theatre Club

Final lesson folks! Ready for a challenge? Looks like you’re all set to see Golden Shield, the entertaining and captivating new play about international intrigue on the internet and the d…

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announces plans for this year’s Juneteenth celebration, set for June 17-19 by Hallie Lauer / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

for colored girls: the 40-year-old masterwork that’s still inspiring audiences by Gloria Oladipo

A Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s ‘choreopoem’ shows how it remains relevant In the first five minutes of the late artist Ntozake Shange’s masterwork, for colored…

The Cast of Which Way to the Stage Plays a Round of Playbill: The Game Show by Playbill

The cast of Ana Nogueira’s Which Way to the Stage recently stopped by the Playbill Studio for an episode of Playbill: The Game Show. Watch above and play along as Sas Goldberg, Max Jenkin…

Darren Criss and Julianne Hough to Host 1st Hour of 2022 Tony Awards Live on Paramount+ by Logan Culwell-Block

The Emmy winners and current Broadway stars will host an hour of awards and performances prior to the CBS broadcast of the main ceremony.

Billy Crystal, “A Strange Loop” and More to Perform in a Broadway Event by The New York Times

Billy Crystal, Shoshana Bean and performers from “Company,” “MJ,” “A Strange Loop,” “Six” and other Tony-nominated shows will share songs and stories.

Tony Awards Analysis: Nominations (Mostly) Spread the Love Around Broadway by Billy McEntee

'A Strange Loop' and 'The Lehman Trilogy' lead the pack as Tony Award nominators spread the love among a wide array of new Broadway shows. The post Tony Awards Analysis: Nominations (Mostly)…

Darren Criss & Julianne Hough To Host Tony Awards Pre-Show On Paramount+ by Greg Evans

Darren Criss and Julianne Hough – both currently starring on Broadway, he in American Buffalo, she in POTUS -will co-host the pre-Tony Awards livestream special on Paramount+ next month. T…

Darren Criss and Julianne Hough to host “The Tony Awards: Act One” by Broadway News

“The Tony Awards: Act One,” an exclusive special which will stream June 12 on Paramount+ before the Tony Awards telecast, will be hosted by Darren Criss and Julianne Hough. Criss and Hou…

‘What happened to Free Willy?’ Cock ticket prices drop after shock at £400 seats by Chris Wiegand

‘Dynamic pricing’ sees ticket costs fluctuate wildly for the acclaimed production’s final performances in the West End The West End play Cock has faced criticism for operating a “dyn…

Chris Rock in a hard place: will he make comedy gold out of Will Smith’s slap? by Brian Logan

As his hotly anticipated tour arrives in the UK, audiences are wondering whether Rock will share some freshly minted material on the Oscars bust-up Might “the slap” – when Will Smith w…

Uzo Aduba, Sarah Paulson, Martin Freeman Set for Clybourne Park Movie

Bruce Norris will adapt his play for the screen, with Pam MacKinnon directing.

Brendan Cowell and Erin Doherty Will Star in The Crucible at London's National by Andrew Gans

The National has also announced additional details for upcoming productions of The Boy With Two Hearts, Hex, and more.

A Case for the Existence of God Receives 2nd Extension by Leah Putnam

The world premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's new play at Signature Theatre stars Will Brill and Kyle Beltran.

Jack Canfora's A Vicious Circle To Receive Industry Reading at the Algonquin Hotel by Raven Brunner

The work will follow the friendship between Algonquin Round Table members Dorthy Parker and Robert Benchley.

Drew Droege's Happy Birthday Doug Returns to Soho Playhouse For Limited Run by Raven Brunner

Michael Urie will produce the solo comedy in celebration of Pride weekend.

Brad Oscar, Telly Leung, Elizabeth Teeter, More Will Be Heard on Complete The Fantasticks Recording by Andrew Gans

The new recording will feature the entire Harvey Schmidt-Tom Jones score as well as all of the dialogue.

Robert Juliat Celebrates at Prolight + Sound in Four Colors by Michael Eddy

Robert Juliat brought its trademark quality to a wealth of new product releases at Prolight + Sound, Frankfurt. Robert Juliat profile, Fresnel and followspot fixtures have been synonymous wi…

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana | Behind the Scenes of FRONTERAS by Joycetheater

One of America’s leading flamenco companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents the world premiere of FRONTERAS, a new work choreographed by two of flamenco’s most exciting artists, …

Always Searching in Perfect Love by Sandi Durell

By Marcina Zaccaria . . . Solo Theater is a courageous journey, where delving into the inner recesses of the mind must stop short of becoming a reckless, circuitous journey.  Linda Manning …

Step into the Studio with Trisha Brown Dance Company by Joycetheater

Trisha Brown Dance Company marks its 50th anniversary with a program celebrating Brown’s extraordinary creative partnership with visual artist Robert Rauschenberg. In Foray Forêt, with co…

‘Brilliantly accessible experience’: THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES – Polka Theatre by The Family Stage

Aimed at ages three to eight, The Emperor’s New Clothes at the Polka Theatre is a fun show with a moral message that remains as relevant today as it ever was.

The Smart Set Sneered, but the Play Won the Day by Eric Grode

One hundred years ago this month, the interfaith marriage comedy “Abie’s Irish Rose” kicked off a five-year Broadway run — critics be damned.

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Which Way to the Stage Off-Broadway? by Raven Brunner

The MCC Theater world premiere of Ana Nogueira's new work opened May 10.

Patti LuPone goes on F-word rant with maskless Broadway patron by Andrew Court

Patti LuPone is teaching theater etiquette again. The famously foul-tempered Broadway diva, 73, was caught on camera hollering at a maskless theatergoer on Monday night, following a performa…

The Off-Broadway Alliance offers its popular ‘20at20’ ticket deal in May by Deb Miller

Now through Sunday, May 29, The Off-Broadway Alliance (OBA) is offering its bi-annual celebration of Off-Broadway theater with its popular promotion 20at20, making $20 tickets available to b…

‘Afong Moy was a real person’ by Irene Hsiao

The year was 1834. Indigenous communities were being displaced from their ancestral homelands on the forced march known as the Trail of Tears. Over two million people of African descent were…

Jade Anouka to Star in World Premiere of Her New Play Heart Off-Broadway

Ola Ince will direct the drama for Audible Theatre.

Dawn Lewis of D’s Roti & Trini Cuisine has a sweet hand by Mike Sula

​Nobody just wakes up and says, “I’m gonna make roti today.” Not for the first time, anyway, and not without preparation. So says Dawn Lewis, who over the last four years earned the …

Everyone & Pay Phones by NPR

Tom Bodett celebrates a heroic payphone and gets advice from author Samin Nosrat.

Allen McQuhae: The Melodic Engineer by Trav S.D.

When I see a name like Allen McQuhae (Charles Allen McQuhae, 1890-1960), I discern with amusement the inadequacy of the Latin Alphabet in attempting to service Gaelic consonants and vowels. …

Second Stage Pledges to Add Staff After Footage of Take Me Out Leaks Online by Logan Culwell-Block

The bootleg video captured moments from a scene featuring the cast fully naked.

That Time Sutton Foster and Jennifer Simard Experienced Major In-Flight Turbulence by Seth Rudetsky

Plus, Seth shares his joy for this year's Tony nominees and tells the tale of how Grease almost wasn't eligible for any Tony Awards.

American Buffalo Tony Nominee Sam Rockwell Talks Audience Disruptions on Late Night With Seth Meyers by Raven Brunner

Rockwell co-stars in the Tony-nominated revival at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre.

The end of Roe by Deanna Isaacs

Regarding the recently revealed U.S. Supreme Court draft ruling on Roe v. Wade: WTF? Because, it’s the F we’re talking about, right? That little itch we’re biologically programmed to s…

American Buffalo **** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter MAY 13, 2022: David Mamet’s American Buffalo, often considered a modern, if minor, American classic, has been produced countless times worldwide since its late 1975…

[Broadway Grosses w/e 5/8/2022] The start of something new. by Ken Davenport

The nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards were announced... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 5/8/2022] The start of something new. first appeared on Ken Davenport.

See Richard Kind in a Gilbert and Sullivan Street Battle in a Clip From the Upcoming Film Tankhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Telling the story of two disgraced NYC theatre artists who start a theatrical revolution in Fargo, North Dakota, the film releases May 13.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Reviews: Read What Critics Had to Say About Off-Broadway's The Vagrant Trilogy by Leah Putnam

Mona Mansour's epic play runs at The Public through May 15.

Disparity grows at Broadway box office by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway’s grosses saw a slight improvement last week, even as the disparity between highest and lowest grossing shows continues to grow. For the week ending May 8, Broadway’s total gros…

Joe Morton: Into the Storm of ‘Lear’ by American Theatre Editors

The actor talks about his voice and craft, his approach to an iconic role, and where the storm ends and the madness begins.

BMG Launches ‘Punk Rock Girl,’ Its First Musical in the U.S. (EXCLUSIVE) by Jem Aswad

BMG is ramping up its development of new stage musicals in both the U.S., with its first production “Punk Rock Girl!,” and in Germany, following the successful run of its first musical, …

Americano! by Barry Gordin

Five Reasons Why ¡Americano! is an Off-Broadway Gem By: Iris Wiener March 16, 2022: Tony Valdovinos tried to enlist in the Marines at the age of 18, only to find that he was not an Amer…

‘And So That Happened …’ looks for ‘something hopeful’ from the last 2 years by Jerald Pierce

Featuring work from six local artists and a new development process, “And So That Happened ...” looks to find hope in the events of the last two years.

Review: Hadestown National Tour Smolders Without Lighting a Fire

The Tony-winning musical comes to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

PUSSY RIOT MEMBER LEAVES RUSSIA DISGUISED AS DELIVERY COURIER by Robert Shuman

(By AFP-Agence France Presse, 5/11/22; via Drudge Report.) Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina has left Russia, she said in an interview, after disguising herself as a food delivery courier to…

REVIEW: Patricia Gets Ready, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Patricia Gets Ready performed by Yasmin Dawes at the Mercury Theatre Colchester as part of the show's Summer Tour. This post REVIEW: Patricia Gets Read…

Chasing the Now: A Preview of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s “RE/UNION” at the Harris Theater by Sharon Hoyer

"How can we approach the choreography without assuming something about it? When we assume something, we miss what is really happening."

Dueling in Dystopia: A Review of “Last Hermanos” at A Red Orchid Theatre by Brian Hieggelke

Two Mexican American brothers who've grown up separately in the United States are together on the run, hoping  to make it across the border to Mexico and escape the unfriendly confines that…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

SJB to Play Norma Desmond, Broadway Grosses, Tony Nomination Analysis “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and…

Leaked Video of Jesse Williams’s Staged Nude Scene Denounced by Union by Michael Paulson

Despite an attempt to ban smartphones in the theater, a video of the actor’s nude scene in the Broadway production of “Take Me Out” circulated widely online.

Passion review – thrilling singing in a rousing Sondheim reboot by Mark Fisher

Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterRuthie Henshall and Kelly Price shine in a sophisticated and intimate staging of Stephen Sondheim’s 1994 musical Stephen Sondheim’s 1994 musical is about tha…

On the Couch with Kala Gare

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‘The real reason to see the play is for Walker’: THE CORN IS GREEN – National Theatre by Tom Bolton

However, Dominic Cooke’s production of Emlyn Williams’ play The Corn Is Green makes a good case for reviving it but the real reason to see the drama is for Nicola Walker.

How ‘Come From Away’ came back: dogged lobbying and a federal minister who listened by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic,joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

The announcement in December 2021 that the musical would close for good in Toronto kick-started a process that will see it return in 2024.

Ufomammut come back from hiatus with renewed focus on Fenice by Jamie Ludwig

I’ve never been the type to have a single favorite artist (I’ve probably got 100, depending on the context or mood), but for more than a decade I’ve counted Italian psychedelic-metal g…

Footing the bill by Ben Joravsky

In the last few weeks, Mayor Lightfoot has revealed several important details about the casino she’s pushing so hard to develop, including . . . Where it will go—near Chicago and Halsted…

Pieces of Shit

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‘Get the f*** out’: Patti Lupone filmed shouting at audience member for not wearing Covid mask properly by Ellie Harrison

Woman in the crowd told Lupone she pays her salary – it did not go down well

Fast Food

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Lizzie Bea performs The Life I Never Led from Sister Act by Official London Theatre

Ahead of Sister Act’s arrival in London this July, enjoy a video of Lizzie Bea (who will play Sister Mary Robert in the star-studded production) perform her rendition of ‘The Life I Neve…

Steve Toltz: Here Goes Nothing

The post Steve Toltz: Here Goes Nothing appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

A joyful and thrilling ‘On Your Feet!’ comes to life in Spanish at GALA by Ajani Jones

When Gaby Albo took the stage, it was as if we were watching Gloria Estefan, the legend herself, perform.

REVIEW: Ben Hur, Castle Park Open Air Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T. Davies reviews Patrick Barlow's Ben Hur, the innaugural production at Castle Park Open Air Theatre Colchester. This post REVIEW: Ben Hur, Castle Park Open Air Theatr…

New Grants to Provide Spaces for Victorian Creatives to Thrive

The post New Grants to Provide Spaces for Victorian Creatives to Thrive appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

All That Chat - re: Playbill.com headline - Talkin'Broadway

In reply to: Playbill.com headline - aleck 06:24 pm EDT 05/09/22 ; This is standard language when writing of trans and gay people.

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of TFANA's Wedding Band? | Flipboard

Playbill - Theatre for a New Audience's Off-Broadway production of the Alice Childress play opened May 8. Presented by Theatre for a New Audience, ...

Jesse Williams Will Star in TV Adaptation of Take Me Out - Playbill.com | これだけニュース

Jesse Williams Will Star in TV Adaptation of Take Me Out - Playbill.com. Playbill - 2021-08-09 16:00 JST. Jesse Williams Will Star in TV ...

Bringing Australian Life into focus

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INTERVIEW: Amy Quanbeck and Being a Minnesotan in the Moulin Rouge - Twin Cities Arts Reader

Back in 2018, Playbill.com stated, “Swings are among Broadway's most in-demand performers.” You're not just a Swing on this tour, however – you're ...

Jesse Williams responds after photos of his Broadway nude scene are leaked by audience member: ‘It’s a body’ by Peony Hirwani

‘I just have to make it not that big of a deal,’ actor said

‘The trembling is real’: how does it feel to sing a musical showstopper? by Miriam Gillinson

From Elsa letting it go in Frozen to Sally Bowles belting out Cabaret, the performers of the most barnstorming numbers in musicals share the thrill of bringing the house down Continue readin…

Eureka Day Begins Previews at Asolo Repertory Theatre May 11 by Raven Brunner

Jonathan Spector's new comedy officially opens May 13.

Belfast Girls Begins Previews May 11 at Irish Repertory Theatre by Leah Putnam

Jaki McCarrick's play follows five women sailing from Ireland to Australia in 1850 in a search for new lives.

Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville Closes May 11 by Raven Brunner

The Frank Galati-helmed show opened April 23 at Florida's Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Tony Nominee Joaquina Kalukango's Path to Paradise by Raven Brunner

The performer finds community through history in the new Broadway musical Paradise Square.

‘The Vagrant Trilogy’ Review: Palestinians in Exile, Yearning for Home by Laura Collins-Hughes

Mona Mansour’s rich trilogy, now at the Public Theater, follows a displaced Palestinian family.

"Company" Tony Medley Includes Title Song, "Getting Married Today", Patti Yelling "Get The Fuck Out" by Broadway Beat

by Caitlin Berg. @caitlinberg (Instagram), @caitlinhberg (Twitter). NEW YORK, NY - Company producer Alexander Murty confirmed today that...

WATCH: TDF's 'POTUS' Conversation - Julie White and Suzy Nakamura on costarring in this fabulous female-forward farce

Julie White and Suzy Nakamura on costarring in this fabulous female-forward farce Why do capable women prop up incompetent men? That's the premise of POTUS, Selina Fillinger's hilarious Broa…

Uh-Oh: "Company" Audience Member Forgets to Bring Patti LuPone’s Paycheck by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - Chaos today as a random audience member at Broadway’s Company has reportedly left Patti...