Jane Eyre

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Photos: Bernadette Peters, Michael R, Jackson, Matt Doyle and More Hit the Stage for BROADWAY BACKWARDS 2022

The best of Broadway came together to salute love in all forms on May 23, 2022, singing and dancing in celebration of LGBTQ+ stories and musical theater at the first live performance of Bro…

Odds & Ends: Get a First Look at the Broadway-Bound 1776 Revival by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Get Ready For the Broadway-Bound 1776 Revival American Repertory Theater's pre-Broadway staging of 1776, co-directed by Diane Pa…

State Library Victoria appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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Review: California at Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks by Nicole Serratore

Trish Harnetiaux's spooky comedy about fractured time, memory, and family blends melancholy with heart. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: California at Clubbed Thumb’s Summerwork…

The World of Musicals In Concert

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News: Candlelight Concert Society Celebrates 50 Years During 2022-2023 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Candlelight Concert Society celebrates 50 years of chamber music COLUMBIA, MD—Candlelight Concert Society will celebrate 50 years of chamber music in Howard County during the society’s 2…

The Pride Bands Alliance celebrates 40 years with a symphonic-band blowout and two world premieres by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

In October 1982, members of seven LGBTQ+ concert and marching bands from across the U.S. met in Chicago and formed the Lesbian and Gay Band Association. Though the LGBA changed its name to t…

PEERLESS Chips Away at the Ruthlessness of the College Admissions Process by Kim Jackson

Read what Beltline to Broadway's Kim Jackson has to say about the Bulldog Ensemble Theater production of PEERLESS. The post PEERLESS Chips Away at the Ruthlessness of the College Admissions …

Review: In ‘California,’ a Road Trip and a Detour Into Darkness by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The playwright Trish Harnetiaux’s new show, set entirely in a car, follows a family of travelers. It bravely, if not entirely satisfyingly, explores alternate realities.

News: Signature Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Arlington, VA – Signature Theatre announces its 33rd season today, which highlights the organization’s long-time relationship with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Signature has produced …

Signature Theatre announces 2022/23 season by News Desk

Three new Sondheim productions highlight the company's special connection to the legendary composer.

Get a First Look at Karate Kid - The Musical's Pre-Broadway Bow by Lindsey Sullivan

Wax on, wax off! Karate Kid - The Musical, a new stage show based on the 1984 martial arts drama which spawned three sequels and legions of fans, will have its world premiere at Stages St. L…

Celtic Illusion Announces Limited Run at Off-Broadway's New World Stages by Caitlin Moynihan

Get ready! Celtic Illusion, a modern Irish dance and magic stage show, is coming to off-Broadway's New World Stages this summer. The production will begin performances at Stage 1 on June 30 …

Tony Nominee Kenita R. Miller Plays Final Performance in for colored girls; Rachel Christopher Takes Over as Lady in Red by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominee Kenita R. Miller played her final performance in the Tony-nominated revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf on Ma…

Pearl Khwezi to Assume the Role of Nala in Broadway's The Lion King by Lindsey Sullivan

Pearl Khwezi will assume the role of Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King beginning on May 24. Adrienne Walker played her final performance last month. The smash hit musical is …

‘A Quick 5’ with John Monsky, Creator, Writer, and Narrator of ‘The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day’ at Kennedy Center by Susan Brall

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, “The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day” will be presented at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House. After performing at Carnegi…

News: Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr Departing Theater J and the JCC by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Dear Friends of Theater J, After the end of six illustrious seasons Adam Immerwahr will be departing Theater J and the JCC this summer for an exciting artistic leadership opportunity (we…

News: Winners Announced for the National Theatre’s Inaugural Brandon Victor Dixon Awards by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Washington D.C. (May 24, 2022) – Broadway at The National is delighted to announce the winners of our inaugural Brandon Victor Dixon Awards: Best ActorOakton High SchoolThe Addams FamilyJo…

Theatre Review: ‘Our Town’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Susan Brall

Thorton Wilder’s iconic play, “Our Town,” directed by Alan Paul, is currently playing at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Some feel that “Our Town” is the greatest American play, b…

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ AT 40: THE PLANT THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD by Robert Shuman

(Sarah Bahr’s article appeared in The New York Times, 5/19; via Pam Green; Photo:  The cast and creative team of the original production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” In the front at c…

‘MJ’, ‘A Strange Loop’ and Hugh Jackman beg for Tony Award votes by Johnny Oleksinski

The race — capping off a bizarre year — is closer and meaner than it looks.

Caridad Svich’s ‘Red Bike’ stars breakout actor Brinden Banks by Lisa Traiger

Making his professional debut for Pan Underground, the 19-year-old displays astounding skill in conveying the hope, wonder, fear, and disappointment of a child.

‘A Quick 5’ with Dénes Várjon, International Pianist, presented by the Candlelight Concert Society by Susan Brall

  On June 1, 2022, the Candlelight Concert Society will be presenting Dénes Várjon, the “a most exciting and highly regarded pianist on the international stage.” The program will incl…

Alex Brightman to Miss BEETLEJUICE Performances After Testing Positive for Covid

Alex Brightman revealed on Twitter that he has tested positive for Covid and will be out of Beetlejuice until May 31st.

PODCAST: Stages of Our City, Episode 14, Inger Tudor, Terry Morgan and Steven Leigh Morris by Steven Morris

The post PODCAST: Stages of Our City, Episode 14, Inger Tudor, Terry Morgan and Steven Leigh Morris appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

The Prom in San Francisco by Broadwaysf

THE PROM is coming to San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre from June 21–July 17, 2022. Everyone’s invited to the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine calls “smart and big-hearted…

Sondheim on Sondheim by Steven Morris

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MSG Entertainment Holds ‘‘Topping Out’’ Press Event for MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas by Frank Hammel

Marking the completion of the primary structural work on the venue, MSG Entertainment held a “topping out” press event on May 24 as the last steel beam moved into place, completing the f…

2022 Roger Rees Award Winners Announced by Logan Culwell-Block

The ceremony honoring New York City-area high school performers was held May 23.

THE FOUR CYGNETS | ABT's Summer Season 🦢 by American Ballet Theatre

THE FOUR CYGNETS return to the Metropolitan Opera House stage this #ABTMet22 🦢 Don’t miss Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie’s production of SWAN LAKE this June 27-July 6. Get your tic…

Photo: First Look at Broadway-Bound 1776 at A.R.T.

The Broadway-bound production of 1776 began performances last week at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University.

Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club by Will Friedwald

New Lincoln Center songbook series, Karen Ziemba & Sydney James Harcourt sing George & Ira The post Songbook Sundays: Got Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club appeared first on New York Stage …

Daily Show - Jesse Williams Interview "Take Me Out" by Second Stage Theater

Trevor Noah Interviews Jesse Williams, one of the Stars of the Tony Nominated play "Take Me Out".

2022 Tony Nominee Kenita R. Miller Leaves For Colored Girls... by Leah Putnam

As Miller starts maternity leave, Rachel Christopher steps in as her replacement May 24.

‘Do You Feel Anger?’ at Theater Alliance feels more like disappointment by Michael Sainte-Andress

Whatever the playwright's intention, it didn't come through.

Photos: First Look at Bebe Neuwirth, Caissie Levy, Ashley Blanchet & More in the World Premiere of THE BEDWETTER

The Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverman, …

JW Winco Updates Pneumatic Clamps by Frank Hammel

Winco regularly revises its range of standard parts to implement new technical features and respond to changing application requirements. The pneumatic clamps have now received a number of u…

All-star performances of songs from jukebox musicals and revues in ‘Broadway by the Year: From Ziegfeld to Moulin Rouge!’ at NYC’s The Town Hall by Deb Miller

For the latest installment of Broadway by the Year – the popular series of one-night-only concerts recounting the musical history of Broadway, created, written, and directed by host Scott …

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 5/24/22 by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Chita Rivera rescheduled. Summer music abounds. Kiss My Aztec premieres at Hartford Stage. Stomp returns to The Bushnell and arts news for WMass and No.…

Livestreaming Book Launch: HowlRound Theatre Commons' Essays and Conversations from the First Ten Years

By . Join HowlRound staff and theatremakers from around the world for a virtual celebration of our new book: Essays and Conversations from the First Ten Years, featuring work published on Ho…

The Library Company of Philadelphia presents Hearing Voices: Memoirs from the Margins of Mental Health by Alaina Johns

The latest exhibition at the Library Company plumbs the real-life narratives of 19th-century insane asylums, but these institutions never disappeared—they were only reinvented. Alaina John…

Look Inside The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival by Heather Gershonowitz

The evening was hosted by Tony winners LaChanze and Shuler Hensley May 23.

Beyond the Stage: Recovery Through Photography by Manhattan Theatre Club

Beyond the Stage: Recovery Through Photography One of three conversations examining how the arts can be used as a tool for processing monumental events and healing. For this conversation, p…

Disneyland Ep. 133, TREATS! Mickey Macaroon VS Macaron, corn dogs, It's a Small World and more ! by Framily Travel

Tambo & Bones, More in Theatre Royal Stratford East's 2022-2023 Season | Playbill

The London theatre has also announced a new royalty scheme for young people and locals. By Leah Putnam. May 24, 2022.

Full Cast Announced for New York Classical Theatre Cymbeline | Playbill

The production will play public parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn throughout the summer. By Margaret Hall. May 24, 2022.

Uzo Aduba, Shoshana Bean, Jesse Williams, More Share What It Means to Be Tony ... - YouTube

Playbill recently asked several of the 2022 Tony nominees what it means to be nominated this year and how they celebrated their nomination.

Measuring Our Measures by Joe Patti

Seth Godin recently made a post on one of my favorite topics — valuing metrics that don’t really matter. Just because they’re easy to measure doesn’t mean they matter. […] If you�…

Beethoven in Beijing, by Jennifer Lin by Linda Holt

Lavishly illustrated and full of anecdotes and surprising tidbits about people and places, Beethoven in Beijing deserves a place in the home of every music-lover and every student of the eve…

Special Episode: Analise Scarpaci on ‘Doubtfire,’ Debut Solo Album by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Grace Aki chats with Analise Scarpaci who is currently starring in Broadway’s “Mrs. Doubtfire” and recently released her debut EP “Pathetic Little Dreamer.” …

MCC Theater's SOFT Will Now Resume Performances on May 28

MCC Theater’s production of soft will now resume performances on Saturday, May 28 at 2:30pm. They played one preview performance on Thursday May 12. Opening night is now scheduled for Ju…

Poetry for Pride – WeHo Pride weekend in June by Pauline Adamek

Pop-ups, a hotline, and a podcast from WeHo’s Pride Poets. WeHo Pride. The City of West Hollywood proudly presents its inaugural WeHo Pride weekend, June 3-5, 2022.  WeHo Pride …

Charlayne Woodard, Jimmy Smits, Ben Feldman & More to Take Part in Ojai Playwrights Conference Benefit Gala

On June 4, 2022, the Ojai Playwrights Conference will celebrate 25 successful seasons with a Benefit Gala to be directed and produced by OPC Artistic Director/Producer Robert Egan at the Kir…

‘Let’s fuck up the frame’ by Donald Liebenson

The Gene Siskel Film Center’s monthlong celebration of Chicago native Haskell Wexler’s centennial concludes May 31. The post ‘Let’s fuck up the frame’ appeared first on Chicago Rea…

People’s Light Expands Artistic Team by American Theatre Editors

Following Zak Berkman's transition to producing artistic director, the theatre has brought on an artistic cabinet including Steve H. Broadnax III, Lisa Portes, Mieke D, and Nikko Kimzin.

Photos: See LaChanze, Shuler Hensley, Denée Benton & More at The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival

More than 100 talented young NYC public school theatre artists made their Broadway debuts in The Shubert Foundation's 2022 High School Theatre Festival for NYC Public Schools on Monday, May…

Hugh Jackman Is Having Fun Playing as ‘Arrogant as You Possibly Can’ by Juan A. Ramírez

“There’s something about this show that buoys me up with an energy that I didn’t think I had,” the Tony nominee said of “The Music Man.”

1660 VINE Musical to Stream Online Ahead of Targeted Broadway Run

Viral singer-TikTok vocal coach Cheryl Porter, American Idol alum Pia Toscano, actor and TikTok star Chris Olsen, and Prince Khemuni Norodom of the Cambodian Royal Family have been announc…

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Southern spells by Dan Jakes

A good play, suggests Tony Kushner in his 1995 anthology Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue, “should be overstuffed.” Memorably comparing well-constructed theater to lasa…

Marriott Theatre looks to its own for new artistic director, executive producer by Chris Jones

Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire has hired internally for its top two management positions, the longstanding North Shore venue has announced.

THE COURTROOM, Written by Arian Moayed & Directed by Lee Sunday Evans to Premiere at Tribeca Festival

The film The Courtroom, originally presented as an off-Broadway play, from Obie Award Winning director Lee Sunday Evans and the writer (and Succession breakout star) Arian Moayed, will prem…

COMPANY Producer Chris Harper Accepts Drama League Award: 'One of the Greatest Honors of My Career is to Pay Patti LuPone's Salary'

Producer Chris Harper accepted the award noting that 'One of the things that was so clear to us when we first decided to do this musical was the person that we wanted was Patti LuPone.' He …

Natalie Douglas at Birdland by Edward A Kliszus

Natalie Douglas at Birdland OpeningNight.Online The audience was packed with Douglas’ loyal followers. As she introduced songs and told anecdotes of her mingling with the likes of Dolly Pa…

LGBTQ+ Lullaby Album to Present Pride Rally Fundraiser With Sutton Lee Seymour, Brita Filter, Jamie Cepero & More

HUSH HK, The Ali Forney Center and BROADWAY RECORDS will host The Rainbow Lullaby’s album launch with a benefit for the Ali Forney Center on Monday, June 13th from 6-9pm.

Photos: See Ariana DeBose, Darren Criss & More at NIGHT OF COVENANT HOUSE STARS Gala

Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping homeless and trafficked youth, gathered supporters to celebrate their 50th anniversary during their annual Night of Covenant House…

Richard Kline from STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at Westport Playhouse by Westport Country Playhouse

We sat down with actor RICHARD KLINE to talk about what makes “Straight White Men” so engaging, plus a bit about that famous sitcom he was in that one time... Get your tickets to see thi…

MCC Theater's MISCAST22 Digital Broadcast, Featuring Audra McDonald, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit & More Now Extended

MCC Theater announced today an extension for the digital broadcast of Miscast22. Originally scheduled to conclude streaming tomorrow, May 25, the broadcast will now be available via Broad…

Which Mr. Saturday Night Tony Nomination Means the Most to Billy Crystal? by Logan Culwell-Block

The film and stage favorite talked about starring and co-writing the new Broadway musical on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Photos: See Tony Danza, Melissa Errico & More in Broadway By The Year: FROM THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES TO MOULIN ROUGE!

The Town Hall presented Broadway By The Year: From The Ziegfeld Follies To Moulin Rouge on Monday, May 23 at 8pm. Created, written, directed and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall, …

Uzo Aduba, Shoshana Bean, Jesse Williams, More Share What It Means to Be Tony-Nominated This Year by Playbill

Playbill recently asked several of the 2022 Tony nominees what it means to be nominated this year and how they celebrated their nomination. Watch Uzo Aduba, Jesse Williams, Shoshana Bean, Ch…

New York City Gay Men's Chorus Announces Month of Pride Events by Andrew Gans

The famed Chorus will be part of Pride marches in Brooklyn, StuyTown, and Manhattan.

Rachel Dratch Shares How SNL Set Her Up for Broadway Success by Logan Culwell-Block

The comedian is a current Tony nominee for her Broadway debut performance in POTUS.

3 Sondheim Revivals, D.C. Premiere of Which Way to the Stage, More in Signature Theatre's 2022-2023 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The D.C.-area theatre is honoring its long relationship with the late composer-lyricist with a season full of his musicals.

Miscast 2022 Gets Streaming Extension, Featuring Performances By Andrea Martin, Lea Michele, Myles Frost, More by Raven Brunner

The digital broadcast includes the filmed concert, backstage interviews, and recordings of the pre-show trivia and post-show panel.

Pearl Khwezi to Assume the Role of Nala in THE LION KING Beginning Tonight

The Lion King has announced that Pearl Khwezi will assume the role of Nala in the Broadway production beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Adrienne Walker played her final performanc…

In their second incarnation, Racetraitor find a progressive movement ready for their politics by Monica Kendrick

After Chicago political hardcore powerhouse Racetraitor disbanded in 1999, a fog of legend grew in their wake. Motivated by their frustration at the bilious 2016 presidential campaign cycle …

Arlington's Signature Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring Three Sondheim Productions

Signature Theatre has announced its 33rd season today, which highlights the organization’s long-time relationship with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Signature has produced 31 Sondheim…

HAIRSPRAY, GREASE 2 & More Announced for Bryant Park Movie Nights Summer 2022 Lineup

Bryant Park has announced the movie lineup for its iconic Bryant Park Movie Nights presented by Paramount+ series, which will be returning this summer as part of Bryant Park’s�…

David Mamet and the ‘Stupid F***ing Words’ by American Theatre Editors

Like the characters in his language-lacerating work, the Chicago-bred playwright often spoils for a fight, even when the topic isn’t his increasingly conservative politics.

HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual…

Schools don’t need to bin Shakespeare – but it’s time for us to teach him differently | Nadeine Asbali by Nadeine Asbali

Decolonising the curriculum doesn’t mean losing traditional texts, but studying the power imbalances my pupils already experience Apparently Shakespeare is the latest victim of the culture…

Photos: First Look at Courtney Bowman & More in LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Omigod you guys, meet fashion merchandising major Elle Woods (Courtney Bowman) and her college sweetheart Warner Huntington III (Alistair Toovey). Popular, stylish, they have the perfect re…

Rita Moreno to Join Vin Diesel in FAST X Flim

Rita Moreno has been confirmed to play Vin Diesel's grandmother in the upcoming Fast X film, the tenth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. After campaigning for Moreno to join …

Eden Espinosa Sings 'Woman Is' in New Single From Upcoming Lempicka Cast Album by Leah Putnam

The song has been released by Sony Music ahead of the musical's upcoming pre-Broadway run at La Jolla Playhouse.

Pearl Khwezi Is Nala in Broadway's The Lion King Beginning May 24 by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

2022 Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard Is Grateful for the Company She Keeps by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite also recalls the night the late Stephen Sondheim attended his hit revival at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Watch Patti LuPone Sing Company's 'The Ladies Who Lunch' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony winner stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to talk about her Tony-nominated performance in the Sondheim revival.

Stage One bursary recipient – LIFT at Southwark Playhouse by Harriet Hughes

Liam Gartland, who received a Stage One producer bursary in 2022, is producing the revival of LIFT. A musical set in a London underground lift, in one man’s imagination, on its way to the …

Check Out New Photos From Regent’s Park’s Legally Blonde, Starring SIX Alum Courtney Bowman by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

Lucy Moss, a 2022 Tony nominee for the new musical SIX, directs the production at the outdoor London venue.

2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards: Harmony, Sanctuary City, Oratorio for Living Things… by New York Theater

Harmony was designated new new musical and Sanctuary City best new play in the 11th annual Off Broadway Awards. (Check out my New York Theater Awards 2022 Guide and Calendar) BEST NEW MUSIC…

Photo: First Look at the Pre-Broadway Run of THE KARATE KID

Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, and Michael Wolk have shared a first look at The Karate Kid – The Musical ahead of its pre-Broadway, world premier engagement with STAGES …

Theater Commentary: Burnt Norton by Bill Marx

What will guarantee obsolescence? If members of the BTCA continue to embrace a "whatever is, is right" attitude to Boston's stage scene.

Predictions: Which Musical Actors Are Going to Win a Tony in 2022?

Our critics predict the winners of the 2022 Tony Awards.

Rita Moreno to Star in Next Fast and Furious Movie

The West Side Story Oscar winner will appear as Vin Diesel's grandma.

We Started to Sing review – Barney Norris’s fragmented family ode by Arifa Akbar

Arcola, LondonA tender series of vignettes explore family dynamics in Norris’s personal play, but it needs some grit in the oyster Barney Norris has written a personal play about family li…

Corrina, Corrina review – onboard battle gets lost at sea by Mark Fisher

Everyman, LiverpoolChloë Moss’s play about a female officer who joins an all-male crew on a cargo ship skims the surface of its issues If you wanted to map the contours of the patriarchy,…

Woodmere Art Museum presents Hearing the Brush: The Painting and Poetry of Warren and Jane Rohrer by Pamela J. Forsythe

Warren Rohrer began to paint in his early 20s; his wife Jane didn’t publish her poetry until her 40s. But a new exhibition at Woodmere approaches the couple’s work as a lifetime of colla…

Tambo & Bones, More in Theatre Royal Stratford East's 2022-2023 Season by Leah Putnam

The London theatre has also announced a new royalty scheme for young people and locals.

Theater Buff: Max Jenkins from ‘Which Way to the Stage’ by Billy McEntee

Max Jenkins discusses MCC Theater's new play "Which Way to the Stage," stage-dooring, drag tributes to Idina Menzel and much more! The post Theater Buff: Max Jenkins from ‘Which Way to th…

‘A Vocal Figure Skater’ Makes His Mark as an Operatic Hamlet by Roslyn Sulcas

The British tenor Allan Clayton’s portrayal of the title role in Brett Dean’s opera is personal, emotional — and a breakthrough.

‘A memorably murderous evening out’: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS – Chichester ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Murder On The Orient Express at Chichester Festival Theatre is first class entertainment, packed with mystery, intrigue and standout performances. A memorably murderous evening out, highly r…

Elesha Paul Moses, Caleb Roberts, More Will Join Cast of London's Tina—The Tina Turner Musical by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Aldwych Theatre.

Musical Celebration of Walt Whitman, Leaves: Songs of Ourselves, to Play Feinstein's/54 Below by Margaret Hall

The concert will feature Claybourne Elder, Lauren Patten, and Bradley Gibson.

Why We Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Chicago Reader

Mental health is a part of life. We need to give our brains the utmost care in order for the rest of our bodies to function. Unfortunately, mental health care and mental illness are often ta…

Shinedown The Revolution’s Live Tour with Elation SEVEN Batten and Bandit Lites by Debi Moen

Hard rock band Shinedown has just wrapped its biggest stage show to date on The Revolution’s Live Tour, already their second headlining North American trek of the year. Lighting design was…

VIDEO: Rachel Dratch Reveals How SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Prepared Her For Broadway on FALLON

Rachel Dratch sat down with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show last night to discuss her current Broadway run in POTUS. During the interview, Dratch discussed her recent Tony nomination for th…

Room On The Broom | 2022 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The wi…

Full Cast Announced for New York Classical Theatre Cymbeline by Margaret Hall

The production will play public parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn throughout the summer.

The Public Theater's Gala on the Green Launches 60th Anniversary Season May 24 by Leah Putnam

The event at Central Park's Delacorte Theater will feature performances and appearances by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Oscar Isaac, Danai Gurira, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

BWW Review: Town Hall's BROADWAY BY THE YEAR® Brings Us On a Nostalgic Ride

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway. On May 23, 2022, Town Hall’s tribute to show business of the past—BROADWAY BY THE YEAR—proved just that. From the glitz and glamour of …

How Moisés Kaufman’s experiences as an immigrant informed his vision for Broadway’s ‘Paradise Square’ by Caitlin Hornik

“As a Hispanic immigrant, there is a shared knowledge we have with everybody who immigrates to America,” says Moisés Kaufman, the theater veteran who this season directed his first Broa…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Paula Abdul-Choreographed Influencer Musical 1660 Vine to Stream by Margaret Hall

The new musical will feature Pia Toscano, Chris Olsen, and Prince Khemuni Norodom of the Cambodian Royal Family.

Get a First Look at The Karate Kid Stage Musical World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

John Cardoza, Jovanni Sy, Alan H. Green, and Tony nominee Kate Baldwin star in the musical based on the 1984 film at Stages St. Louis.

New Cast announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical by Harriet Hughes

Simply the best! Tina - The Tina Turner Musical today announced new casting for the critically acclaimed production based on the life of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. The post New Cast announ…

Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: A STRANGE LOOP's Drew Levy

The countdown to the Tony Awards has a officially begun! On June 12, the brightest stars of the 2021-22 season will shine even brighter as they gather at the iconic Radio City Music Hall to …

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Manhattan Theatre Club Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club held its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 23 at Cipriani 42nd Street honoring Bobbie Olsen, a former member of Manhattan Theatre Club's Board of Directors. The Gala …

500+ Astera Titan Tubes Join the ‘Cyber Rodeo’ Party at Tesla Gigafactory by Michael Eddy

Lighting and visual designer Rob Ross of New York- and LA-based technical production company Rob Ross Design used over 500 Astera Titan Tubes to highlight architectural and industrial areas …

Annie (1982) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss John Huston's classic 1982 adaptation in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. Angelina indulges in her love of orphan themed media and Kaveh pitches a musical for anoth…

In ‘Riverwood,’ individuals get lost in the gentrification of a community by Jerald Pierce

“Riverwood,” co-produced by LANGSTON and Seattle Public Theater, follows the lives of five people directly affected by gentrification.

Tivoli Theatre Foundation Announces the 2022-2023 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

(L – R) – Marcus Paul James, Jalen Harris, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Harrell Holmes Jr., James T. Lane from the National Touring Company of Ain’t Too Proud. Credit: © 2021 Emilio Madrid. Th…

The Parts I Keep Inside: A New Musical by Sandi Durell

RYE ENTERTAINMENT and JES THEATRICAL present The Parts I Keep Inside: A New Musical on Saturday July 9th and Monday July 11th, 2022 at 7:00pm at THE TRIAD THEATER. The Parts I Keep Inside is…

Virginia Rep Welcomes 3 Artistic Directors by American Theatre Editors

The Richmond theatre, which announced a new tripartite leadership structure last fall, has filled all 3 spots.

Meet the Tony Nominees: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Hits a Home Run in Take Me Out

Ferguson stars opposite Jesse Williams and Patrick J. Adams in Richard Greenberg's acclaimed drama.

Shakespeare’s Cymbeline Free in the Parks by Sandi Durell

New York Classical Theatre (Stephen Burdman, Artistic Director; Matthieu Chapman, Literary Director; Hillary Cohen, Managing Director) has announced casting for Shakespeare’s romantic a…

Circa: Sacre review – an original and awesome Stravinsky reboot by Lyndsey Winship

Theatre Royal, BrightonAustralian circus group Circa debuts a beautifully detailed interpretation of The Rite of Spring Since Nijinsky’s riot-inducing premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps (Th…

Chibueze Ihuoma to Assume Role of Orpheus in National Tour of Hadestown

Ihumoa will take over from Nicholas Barasch, who departs in June.

Justice Denied: A Review of “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Ted C. Fishman

Over the last seventy years, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has proved an impressively durable cultural touchstone. Playwright Aaron Sorkin retains the earlier play’s many sordid elements and add…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 by Ashley Steves

Scenes From The “Smash” Musical First Table Read, “Moulin Rouge” Allows Masked Performers, Angela Lansbury Gets Lifetime Achievement Tony “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday t…

Gemma Collins quits Chicago musical tour due to injury by Nicole Vassell

A knee injury has forced former The Only Way is Essex star to leave the production

Gay Marshall is Back on…Second Avenue by Trav S.D.

A sure sign that we are emerging out the other side of the pandemic: our friend Gay Marshall is in from Paris, and will be performing selections from her recent Leonard Cohen tribute album B…

Dick Curtis: Of Stooges and Stages by Trav S.D.

Kentucky native Dick Curtis (1902-1952) appeared in nearly 250 films between 1930 and 1952, mostly westerns and comedy shorts at Columbia, in roles ranging from extra parts and walk-ons to d…

Disney's High School Musical Jr. - June 11 - June 12, 2022 - PLAYBILLder

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LISTEN: Eden Espinosa Sings 'Woman Is' From the Original Cast Recording of LEMPICKA

The first song from the upcoming Original Cast Recording of the musical Lempicka has been released. Listen as Eden Espinosa sings 'Woman Is'!

VIDEO: Patti LuPone Performs 'Ladies Who Lunch' From COMPANY on THE LATE SHOW

Patti LuPone took the stage at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert where she performed 'Ladies Who Lunch' from Company.

Wake Up With BWW 5/24: Angela Lansbury to Receive Special Tony Award, and More!

Today's top stories include legendary actress and five-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury who will receive the 2022 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. Plus, Ch…

‘Laced with subtle morals, themes & messages’: NOW IS GOOD – Chester ★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Directed by Joyce Branagh, Chester Storyhouse Theatre hosts the word premiere of Tim Firth’s brand new musical Now Is Good. In all, this play is something very different. It is laced with …

8 fun things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, May 26-30 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Reader co-publisher Karen Hawkins to move to The 19th* by Chicago Reader

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO — Karen Hawkins, co-publisher and editor-in-chief of the Chicago Reader, is leaving the organization to become story editor with The 19th*, an independent, na…

Drone adepts Pelt return to Chicago for the first time in a decade by Bill Meyer

As we navigated shutdowns and venue closures throughout 2020, many of us observed that time seemed to slow down. But when it comes to dilating time, COVID-19 is a rank dabbler compared to Pe…

Where Earth Meets The Sky: Decolonizing Latinxfuturistic Theatre by Teresa Marrero

Of all of the performances and plays I have seen, this one stands out uniquely for several reasons. It is a collectively devised piece by three women of color who choose not only to create i…

“The Burnt City,” One Cartridge Place by Duška Radosavljević

Punchdrunk theatre, the eponymous progenitors of “immersive theatre,” have been wowing their audiences worldwide since their early modest beginnings in Devon in the year 2000. Due to the…

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEDWETTER

The Atlantic Theater Company opened the world premiere production of The Bedwetter, a new musical with a book by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and Emmy Award winner Sarah Silverma…

‘Skates’ musical taps into Chicago’s roller rink nostalgia, and stars ‘American Idol’ couple Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young by Emily McClanathan

The show co-stars “American Idol” alumni Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young, and features a cast of Chicago theater veterans and newcomers.

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri Paddock for tense & absorbing drama The End of the Night at the Park Theatre by Terri Paddock

What role does theatre play in exploring historical and political themes? Mates founder Terri Paddock will explore that very question with an expert panel following a performance at the Park…

Not Now review – sparky comedy about Belfast, belonging and the Bard by Mark Fisher

Òran Mór, GlasgowAn actor considers a move from Northern Ireland to London in this witty two-hander by Cyprus Avenue’s David Ireland Matthew is nervously running through his lines as he …

NEWS: Female Ukrainian artists versus male dictatorship in the topical Love & Destruction at the Playground Theatre by Featured Content

In association with The Ukrainian Cultural Association in the UK (UCA-UK) London’s Playground Theatre is presenting Love & Destruction, celebrating the work of female Ukrainian artists…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casts a spell over Melbourne by Aussie Theatre

The new reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened last Thursday at Melbourne’s  Princess Theatre to a

The UnderTow: Subscriptions are the New Business Model of Choice. So Why are Subscriptions Failing in the Arts? by Douglas McLennan

Is it the subscription model that’s not working or is it the way the arts do subscriptions? [More]

Sandi Toksvig: Always have a chair – the whole ‘standup’ thing is overrated by Interview By Liam Pape

The comedian, presenter and author on pre-show rituals, poor advice and the thrill of a hydraulic log-splitter Who inspires you?My wife, Debbie. She is a remarkable woman. Wise and witty. I …

July School Holidays at the Sydney Opera House by Aussie Theatre

Roald Dahl’s devilishly disgusting tale The Twits, Flying Fruit Fly Circus’ musical variety show Tempo and Creation Creation, a playful

Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s EMMA Enchants by Kim Jackson

Read what Kim Jackson has to say about Sweet Tea Shakespeare's EMMA. The post Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s EMMA Enchants appeared first on Covering Theater from the Beltline to Broadway and Bey…

King of the Yees by Steven Morris

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On the Couch with Daniel Schlusser

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Our Town by Steven Morris

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RISING’s all First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams return to the tracks for 2022

The post RISING’s all First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams return to the tracks for 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Moulin Rouge!’s Alex Timbers Bridges Theatre and Children’s Literature with Broadway Bird by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning director-turned-author talks about the inspirations and process behind his new children’s book.

Anika Larsen, Telly Leung, More Perform at New York City Children’s Theater’s Gala May 24 by Andrew Gans

The 25th anniversary gala honors Idris Goodwin, Emma Halpern, and Marietta Ries Lavicka.

Talia Suskauer, Cleavant Derricks, James D. Gish, More Fly Into Broadway's Wicked May 24 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Carolyn Lucas on Trisha Brown, Robert Rauschenberg, and 50 Years of the Trisha Brown Dance Company at The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

 In DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Carolyn Lucas on Trisha Brown, Robert Rauschenberg, and 50 Years of the Trisha Brown Dance Company at The Joyce"Brown and Rauschenberg collaborated for five d…