'The whole company already feels like a family': How the cast of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' bonded even as show was on hold by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The production was on hold because of the pandemic for over two years before rehearsals finally started this past April.

Penrith Performing & Visual Arts announces Suzanne Pereira as new Director, Theatre

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Playbill.com has compiled the schedules of all of the Broadway shows performing during that time. Information is correct at press time, ...

Thinking Cap Returns With Challenging Fornes Classic by Bill Hirschman

Thinking Cap Theatre returns to producing live on stage works that challenge the mind with Maria Irene Fornes' Fefu and her Friends, a densely packed contemplation on feminism, gender stereo…

Keegan Theatre announces 2022/23 season by News Desk

The lineup includes two world premieres by DC-area playwrights, one regional premiere, one DC premiere, two musicals, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Molly Smith to retire from Arena Stage in 2023 by News Desk

The groundbreaking artistic director will leave a legacy of 25 years of redefining and celebrating American theater in the nation's capital.

See the Unveiling of Jennifer Simard's Portrait at Sardi's by Michael Wiltbank

The Tony-Nominated actress was honored June 10.

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (133) by Robert Shuman

I went out to the front of the stage and stared into that awful hole beyond the footlights, trying to become accustomed to it, and to free myself from its pull; but the more I tried not to n…

Angela Lansbury: Queen of the Tony Awards by Susan King

One of the most anticipated honors to be handed out Sunday at the 75th annual Tony Awards is Angela Lansbury's Lifetime Achievement Award. The big question is: Why did it take so long? No…

Tony Winning Star Joel Grey Joins A TOAST TO HARVEY! At The Triad, June 22

Joel Grey, the Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe winning star will join A Toast to Harvey - Celebrating the Life and Career of Harvey Evans on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 6 - 9PM at …

TALKING TONYS! by Corine Cohen

Corine discusses The Tonys.

The Cypher | EXCEPTION TO THE RULE by Roundabout Theatre Company

WARNING: this video contains strong language and is intended for mature audiences only. How do you make it through detention? In the worst high school in the city, six Black students are st…

Donald Pippin Dies: Tony- & Emmy-Award-Winning Conductor & Musical Director Was 95 by Greg Evans

Donald Pippin, a celebrated and prolific musical director for Broadway and New York's Radio City Music Hall and the last living recipient of the long-discontinued Tony Award for Best Conduct…

High school teacher receives a Tony for dedication to musical theater

Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.

Judy Garland at 100: A starter guide beyond the Yellow Brick Road by Aisha Harris

From her earliest days at MGM to The Judy Garland Show, the powerhouse entertainer was singular and enduring.

Julie Andrews says she's not the squeaky clean lady you might expect by Terry Gross

The Sound of Music star will soon be honored with the AFI's Life Achievement Award. In 2008 and 2019, she spoke to Fresh Air about growing up during WWII and performing in her parents' vaude…

A hard act to follow " my time as Joe Papp's intern in 1989 by Cristiana Lombardo

Los Angeles Times theater critic Charles McNulty recalls his time as an intern at The Public Theater under the indomitable Joe Papp, reflecting on the 1989-1990 season amidst the AIDS crisis…

Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical June 9 - 26, 2022 Buell Theatre denvercenter.org Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® " including Best Musical! Enter a…

Julee Cruise, Vocalist of 'Twin Peaks' Fame, Dies at 65 by Neil Genzlinger

In projects for the director David Lynch, she brought an eerie, otherworldly style to "Falling" and other songs.

Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne - Playbill.com

Aired on KOMO: a New York City theater will soon be named after a legendary entertainer and civil rights activists The Brooks Atkinson theater ...

BWW Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren & More Talk Broadway Shutdown in BROADWAY RISING Clip

The new documentary Broadway Rising documents the Broadway community's journey through the pandemic: from the almost overnight shut down, to the paths essential theater workers took on their…

Ms. Marvel by Sheri Flanders

Marvel does a great job of spotlighting facets of American culture that often go underrepresented, and Ms. Marvel's spotlight of Islam is incredibly well done. The post Ms. Marvel appeared f…

Donbass by Dmitry Samarov

In a time when the most banal information is up for debate, this fake documentary reads as much too real. The post Donbass appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Hustle by Catey Sullivan

Hustle spins a familiar plot into a story that'll keep you invested even if you don't know a hoop dream from an embroidery hoop. The post Hustle appeared first on Chicago Reader.

How often do the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Score split? by David Buchanan

The Best Original Score prize is always one of the most coveted prizes at the Tony Awards. This year, the race is also one of the most competitive, pitting Michael R. Jackson's music and lyr…

Photos: Inside Opening Night of the World Premiere of NOIR Starring Christy Altomare, Adam Kantor & Morgan Marcell

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre is presenting the world premiere musical Noir, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak through July 3, 2022 in the Hubbard Theatre. Noir includes Br…

VIDEO: First Look at Douglas Carter Beane & Lewis Flinn's New Musical HOOD at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Directed by Mark Brokaw, HOOD began previews on June 3, opens on June 11, and runs through June 26, in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Get a first look …

Broadway Music Director Don Pippin Dies at 95 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Pippin was the last living recipient of the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director.

'Othello/Desdemona,' IN Series' unique two-evening opera, is epic by Gregory Ford

Seeing them both engages you in a conversation about race and art, about white supremacy and inevitable change.

Donald Pippin, Broadway Music Director, Conductor & Songwriter Passes Away at 95

Broadway music director, conductor, arranger, and songwriter Donald Pippin has passed away at 95. Pippin's work included his notable collaborations with Jerry Herman, including Mame and L…

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Alexandre Dumas fils's Camille by Cameron Kelsall

Despite a stylish physical production, Quintessence Theatre's Camille lacks the passion of traditional melodrama and the perspective needed for a contemporary reinvention. Cameron Kelsall re…

Mr. Saturday Night Original Broadway Cast Recording Releases June 10 by Talaura Harms

Watch a recording session video featuring Tony nominee Shoshana Bean performing from the Tony-nominated Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green score.

A Wonderful Friendship: Helane Blumfield in "Me and Bobby Peaco" at Don't Tell Mama by Natasha Castillo

My latest photographs capture the wonderful moments of friendship between Helane Blumfield and Bobby Peaco. Their show, Me and Bobby Peaco, was warm and fun! If you missed it this go around,…

'Soft' Review: Young Black Men, Gently Pointed Toward Liberation by Juan A. Ramírez

In Donja R. Love's new play, an English teacher struggles against the penal system " and with his own guilt " to help students see a future beyond prison.

Tony Awards: Who Will Win, Who Should Win & Possible Surprises " Deadline Tony Watch by Greg Evans

For a Broadway season that will go down in the record books for its abbreviated 42-week length, Covid cancelations and stark decline in attendance attributable at least in part to New York C…

Social Round-Up: Rachel Zegler, Jessica Vosk, More Celebrate Judy Garland's 100th Birthday by Raven Brunner

Stage and screen performers have shared heartfelt sentiments in honor of the late A Star is Born actor.

Lantern Theater Company presents Lynn Nottage's Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Lynn Nottage's modern classic is a funny, fourth-wall-breaking work of art under the direction of Amina Robinson for Lantern Theater Company. Jill Ivey reviews.

Molly Smith announces an exit after 25 years leading Arena Stage by Peter Marks

Molly Smith announces that she will retire in July 2023 after 25 years as Arena Stage's artistic director.

In a terrible week, the much-needed balm of 'Midsummer Night's Dream' by Sarah L. Kaufman

At the Kennedy Center, Tiler Peck and Sara Mearns lead an excellent cast in Balanchine's version of the Shakespeare comedy.

Penguins, Pride events, and Pivot Arts by Kerry Reid, Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

So many outdoor events to share with you this week, so make sure you wear sunscreen (everyone needs a little at least, even you) and stay hydrated (you'll feel better, seriously). And treat …

'Quince' Review: A Mexican American Tale That Explains Too Much by Laura Collins-Hughes

The new play, about a 15-year-old girl and her impending quinceañera, creates a fitting party vibe. If only the script didn't clarify every cultural reference.

Molly Smith Will Step Down as Artistic Director of Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

Smith has been a leader of the Washington, D.C. theatre company for 25 years.

Vineyard Theatre's Lessons in Survival: 1971 Cancels Performances Through June 12 Due to COVID by Raven Brunner

The show stars Emmy nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson.

Photos & Video: First Look at Alice Ripley and Adam Pascal in NEXT TO NORMAL in Spain

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical Next To Normal has been adapted in a new, live immersive musical theater format, and will receive its worldwide premiere at the Festival Grec de…

MOMIX brings "ALICE" to The Joyce | July 6-24, 2022 by Joycetheater

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendelton's newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic…

VIDEO: Patina Miller Talks Preparing For INTO THE WOODS on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan

Patina Miller sat down with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on LIVE! this morning to discuss starring in Into the Woods on Broadway. Miller looked back on her time in Pippin on Broadway and dis…

MOMIX: Alice | July 6-24, 2022 by Joycetheater

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendelton's newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic…

Fountain Theatre earns 9 L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award nominations for excellence in 2020/21 by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre earned nine award nominations from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle for excellence in 2020/21, it was announced yesterday. The Fountain's Los Angeles premiere of An …

Review: 'Dana H.' brings gut-twisting real-life hostage drama to Berkeley Rep by Lily Janiak

Lucas Hnath's play about his mother's real-life kidnapping haunts as only nonfiction can.

Review: The Kids (in New Hands) Are Still All Right by Brian Seibert

The student dancers looked good in Kids Dance, the performance troupe of Ballet Tech, which has passed from Eliot Feld to Dionne Figgins.

Elliot Clay's Millennials Sets Run at London's The Other Palace by Raven Brunner

The work first premiered at MTFestUK and will showcase the frustrations of young people.

Watch Kristin Chenoweth & Rufus Wainwright Sing Classic Mashup in Honor of Judy Garland's 100th Birthday by Caitlin Moynihan

June 10 marks the birthday of the legendary Judy Garland, and Rufus Wainwright has released Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios in honor of what would have been her 100th birthday. In additio…

Musical Comedy Series Schmigadoon! Renewed for Second Season; Patrick Page & Tituss Burgess Join Cast by Caitlin Moynihan

Apple TV's musical comedy series Schmigadoon! has been renewed for a second season, according to Variety. Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key return to star as Melissa Gimble an…

Get a First Look at the Immersive, Alice Ripley-Led Next to Normal in Spain by Lindsey Sullivan

Get a glimpse at the immersive production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, which will play Barcelona beginning on July 1. The show, directed b…

2022 Tony Awards predictions by show: 'Company' will lead with 6, 'A Strange Loop' and 'The Lehman Trilogy' to take 5 by David Buchanan

Director Marianne Elliott's reimagining of Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical "Company" will win the most Tony Awards, according to our official odds in all 26 categories. The contemporary…

The Judy Garland Centennial by Trav S.D.

Born 100 years ago today, the world-shaking Judy Garland (Frances Gumm, 1922-1969). Poor Judy never even made it halfway to 100; she was famously killed by the very business that elevated he…

Kevin "Moochie" Corcoran: Disney Rascal by Trav S.D.

Today, a tip of the Mouse Ears (or coonskin cap, if that is your preference) former child star Kevin "Moochie" Corcoran (1949-2015). Corcoran was particularly associated with the film and te…

Dixie's Never Wear a Tube Top's Opens Next Week in Denver! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Dixie's Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull (and 16 Other Things I Learned While I was Drinking Last Thursday) June 22 - July 17, 2022 Garner Galleria Theatre denvercenter.o…

COME FROM AWAY in Concert Featuring Toronto Cast to be Presented as Part of COME HOME 2022

Come From Away will return home in a concert version that takes you into the heart of the true story of 7000 stranded passengers and how the people of Gander, Appleton, Gambo, Glenwood, Norr…

Julie White Gets Loud"and Tony Nominated"in the Broadway Farce 'POTUS' by Harry Haun

Julie White says the new Broadway farce 'Potus' breaks the rules of playwriting: "Suzy Nakamura and I are getting to play the Nathan Lane/Matthew Broderick roles. It's really fun to do these…

Julie Andrews, Ali Stroker, Lillias White & More to Take Part in MUSIC MONDAYS at Bay Street Theater

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the return of Music Mondays; the hit summer cabaret series that invites renowned artists and Tony Award-winners to perfo…

Complete Cast Announced for Goodspeed's Anne of Green Gables Musical by Leah Putnam

The world premiere at the Connecticut regional theatre will star Broadway alums Michelle Veintimilla, Sharon Catherine Brown, Aurelia Williams, and more.

THE PROM Will Make Regional Premiere At White Plains Performing Arts Center

The hit Broadway musical The Prom will make its regional theatre debut at White Plains Performing Arts Center as part of the theatre's 20th Anniversary Season. The musical features a book…

Tony-Nominated MJ to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in July by Caitlin Moynihan

MJ, the new musical that features a score made up of Michael Jackson's song catalogue, is releasing its original Broadway cast recording this summer. The album of the Tony-nominated…

The Broadway League's Gennean Scott on Black to Broadway's Juneteenth Concert by Lindsey Sullivan

On a recent episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal, Broadway.com correspondent Charlie Cooper met up with the Broadway League's Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Gennean Sc…

Vineyard Theatre Cancels Weekend Performances of LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971

Due to positive COVID test results within the company, Vineyard Theatre has cancelled performances of Lessons in Survival: 1971 through Sunday, June 12. Ticket holders for impacted performan…

Mark Rylance pulls out of three Jerusalem shows after brother's death by Matthew Weaver

Oscar-winning actor to attend funeral of brother Jonathan Waters who was hit by vehicle in California The Oscar-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance has pulled out of three performances of the Wes…

The Still Room review " a hideously misguided workplace sex comedy by Arifa Akbar

Park theatre, LondonAny earnest intentions in this 80s-set coming-of-age tale are ruined by odious vulgarity and lazy, Benny Hill-esque humour This coming-of-age story, set in the kitchen of…

Patine Miller Returns to Broadway in "Into the Woods" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Patine Miller Returns to Broadway in "Into the Woods" Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveKellyandRyan/ Instagram:…

TDF Autism Friendly Performances: I Love Broadway! by TDF

Learn about the joy of Autism Friendly Performances program, from partipants and families to staff and performers!

CHICAGO to Welcome Back Bianca Marroquín as Roxie

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome back Latina sensation Bianca Marroquín in the role of "Roxie Hart" starting Tuesday, June 21 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.,…

Apple TV+ Renews SCHMIGADOON! For Season Two; Tituss Burgess & Patrick Page Join the Cast

Stars Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short and Aaron Tv…

LISTEN: Joe Iconis & Family Share New Song 'Tightrope Walker / Mountain Climber / Me' Performed by Molly Hager

It's the fifth and final single from Iconis' sprawling new 44-track album, simply titled Album, which features over 70 members of Iconis' vast family of collaborators including Aaron Tveit, …

5 Joyce Award Projects to Receive Largest Grants Ever by American Theatre Editors

Artists Nancy García Loza, Nabil Ince, Michael Manson, Aram Han Sifuentes, and Pramila Vasudevan will join with institutions to create projects fostering culturally vibrant, equitable, an…

Touching base with the cast of Take Me Out by Second Stage Theater

Apple's Schmigadoon! to Return for 2nd Season, Re-Christened Schmicago by Logan Culwell-Block

Following a debut season parodying Golden Age musicals, the new episodes will turn to the musicals of the '60s and '70s.

Jenn Colella, Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Host Red Carpet and Backstage Events at the 2022 Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway's highest honors will be handed out at Radio City Music Hall June 12.

LISTEN: Peacock Shares GIRLS5EVA Season Two Soundtrack

The new soundtrack features the shows stars, Sara Bareilles, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Busy Phillips, and Paula Pell, and also features vocal performances from Andrew Rannells, Ashley Park, E…

'Huge, very loud, and with a lot of glitter' by Irene Hsiao

For the first time since a pandemic hiatus, The Fly Honey Show is live for three days only of sparkle, sweat, and shimmy. Begun in 2010 with about 30 performers in the living room of the DIY…

From 'A Strange Loop' Sweep to an 'MJ' Upset: Who Will Win the 2022 Tony Awards? by Gordon Cox

The pool of people who vote for the Tony Awards is a small one " and this year, it's probably even smaller. As Broadway gears up for its big night June 12, the industry's annual prognosticat…

THESE Tickets Are Officially On Sale Starting Today by Ken Davenport

Yup, that's right, Broadway tickets for The Neil Diamond Musical,... The post THESE Tickets Are Officially On Sale Starting Today first appeared on Ken Davenport.

AND THE WINNER IS… by Ron Fassler

Jaquel Spivey, John-Michael Lyles and James Jackson, Jr. at the first Broadway preview curtain call for "A Strange Loop" (Photo: Jeenah Moon for The New York Times).I've been handicapping…

2022 Tony Awards predictions: Complete odds for every category at the 75th annual ceremony by David Buchanan

After an extraordinary season boasting 34 musicals, plays, and revivals, Broadway will toast its nominees and crown new winners at the upcoming 75th annual Tony Awards. If predicting the win…

Julie Andrews by NPR

Julie Andrews is this year's recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award. The star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music says because of those roles, many of her fans …

Patina Miller and Kelly Ripa Look Back at Their Time on Broadway by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Patina Miller returns to Broadway in "Into the Woods". Years after Kelly joined her for a day on"Pippin." Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: h…

Dance Review: The New York City Ballet at The Kennedy Center Appeals to All in 'Visionary Voices' by Carolyn Kelemen

    Dance fans know the New York City Ballet Company. That's the dance troupe with the long-legged ballerinas; strong, technical male soloists; speed; and an unswerving dedication to t…

T. Oliver Reid to Play Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway by Broadway.com

T. Oliver Reid is going to be showing the way in Hadestown! He will take over the role of Hermes on Broadway beginning on June 14. Tony winner André de Shields played his final performan…

Gratitude by Darryl Reilly

The animated Aline Salloum fearlessly embraces all of Najaf's unsettling complexities, delivering a riveting performance. In the early sexually frank verbal exchanges, Ms. Salloum marvelousl…

T. Oliver Reid Will Take Over the Role of Hermes in HADESTOWN

Original Broadway cast member and one of the show's celebrated understudies T. Oliver Reid will assume the role of Hermes at the Walter Kerr Theatre starting Tuesday, June 14.

Photos: In Rehearsal For the Pre-Broadway Run of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

We're bringing you a first look inside the rehearsal room for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, including an image of Neil Diamond celebrating the production!

VIDEO: Matt Doyle Talks Representing Mental Health Struggles in COMPANY on CBS MORNINGS

Doyle discussed how he reacted to his recent Tony nomination for the performance, why Sondheim is the 'Shakespeare' of our time, and how they re-imagined Jamie for the new revival of Company…

T. Oliver Reid is Broadway Hadestown's Next Hermes by Raven Brunner

The performer succeeds Tony winner André De Shields.

Renée Elise Goldsberry to Host 2022 Drama Desk Awards; See Who's Performing by Logan Culwell-Block

Clyde's, Company, and SIX: The Musical lead this year's winners, set to be honored June 14 at Sardi's.

T.Oliver Reid will play Hermes in Hadestown by Sandi Durell

Hadestownproducers Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, and Tom Kirdahy announced today that original Broadway cast member and one of the show's celebrated understudies…

Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Host The 2022 Drama Desk Awards; Presenters and Performances Announced

Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton; The Color Purple; Girl5eva) will host the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards! This year's Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi's (234 W …

Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya takes us behind the scenes with her participatory work GATHER. by Lincoln Center

Go behind the scenes with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya for a look at "GATHER: A series of monuments and rituals." Become part of the participatory #SummerForTheCity work at her upcoming rituals …

'Rollicking, gleeful night of fun': SCHOOL OF ROCK " Touring by Not Exactly Billington

School of Rock presents the recipe for a perfect 21st century family musical. A simple story with likeable characters and a heart-warming message, played out to a soundtrack of bombastic, fo…

A STRANGE LOOP Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Today

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson's Pulitzer-Prize winning musical, is available in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, June 10.

Eleri Ward to Release 2nd Acoustic Folk Album of Songs by Stephen Sondheim by Margaret Hall

Ward's first Sondheim album, A Perfect Little Death, released last year.

Nicholas Hytner Will Direct Immersive Guys and Dolls Revival at London's Bridge by Andrew Gans

The first musical to play the London venue will begin performances in February 2023.

West End Return of Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews Sets Cast by Leah Putnam

The comedy previously had two sold-out engagements on the West End.

Idina Menzel, Beth Malone, Mykal Kilgore, More Announced For Little Island's The Big Mix Schedule by Raven Brunner

Directed by Tony nominee Tina Landau, the performance lineup will celebrate three summer holidays: Juneteenth, LGBTQIA+ Pride, and Independence Day.

Katori Hall to Be Honored at Signature Theatre's 2022 Gala by Leah Putnam

Hall, who won the 2021 Pulitzer for her play The Hot Wing King, wrote and produced Broadway's Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

Bianca Marroquín Will Return to Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

My Moment " 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves by Elizabeth Ann Foster

My Moment " 106 Women on Fighting for Themselves OpeningNight.Online My Moment is 106 stories collected by Kirsten Chenoweth, Kathy Najimy, Linda Perry, Chely Wright, and Lauren Blitzer. A m…

Bianca Marroquín to Return to Broadway's Chicago on June 21 by Lindsey Sullivan

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be: Bianca Marroquín! The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, long-running revival of Chicago will welcome back Marroquín in the role of R…

New cast members announced for Jekyll and Hyde at Hayes Theatre Co by Aussie Theatre

Hayes Theatre Co is thrilled to announce the full cast of the upcoming Australian professional premiere of Jekyll and Hyde

People You Should Know . . . Jackson Tucker-Meyer by Zack Calhoon

Jackson Tucker-Meyer (he/they), Actionplay's Program Director, is a fabulously autistic writer, theatre artist, filmmaker, and educator. Jackson's play Banana Guy and Banana Girl with Ban…

This Is Me - Disney on Broadway by Disney On Broadway

You are who you're meant to be. Cast Members from across Disney on Broadway came together for a special performance of "This Is Me" to step into their own spotlight and celebrate what it mea…

Asian drag performers slay the way forward by Boutayna Chokrane

Despite its experimental environment, Chicago's drag world entered the pandemic with a lack of labor protections. COVID-19 exacerbated economic hardships, especially for queer performers of …

Brooks Atkinson Theatre Renamed Lena Horne Theatre by Sandi Durell

In a historic first, the Nederlander Organization will rename one of its Broadway theaters to honor the great performer and civil rights activist Lena Horne, the company announce…

Rennie Harris "LIFTED: A Gospel House Musical" | August 9-14, 2022 by Joycetheater

According to the gospel of hip-hop dance artist Rennie Harris, "movement is how we worship life." In his latest work, LIFTED: A Gospel House Musical, spirituality and movement traditions int…

Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - MR. PARKER

Check out Ken Fallin's latest caricature of Davi Santos, Mia Matthews, and Derek Smith in Michael McKeever's Mr. Parker.

How to Watch the 75th Annual Tony Awards by Talaura Harms

From the U.S. Paramount+ broadcast to international viewings and New York City watch parties, we've got all the details for tuning in to Broadway's biggest night.

Joel Harper-Jackson, Frances Mayli McCann, and Ako Mitchell Join Cast of London Chess Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice musical has now added an additional night at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

MJ Broadway Cast Album to Release in July by Logan Culwell-Block

The biomusical, with a book by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage, opened February 1 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Ben Platt and Noah Galvin-Penned Theater Camp Begins Production by Margaret Hall

The feature film is an expansion of their 2020 short film of the same name.

See Inside Rehearsals for A Beautiful Noise Musical, Starring Will Swenson and Mark Jacoby as Neil Diamond by Michael Wiltbank

Michael Mayer directs the Boston world premiere, featuring choreography by Steven Hoggett and a book by Anthony McCarten.

"Get Happy" with 2022 Tony Award Nominees Singing Legendary Judy & Barbra Duet

To bring us full circle, three of this year's nominated performers Shoshana Bean, Matt Doyle and Patti LuPone have covered one of Judy's most synonymous songs other than "Over The Rainbow" a…

Sister Act by Sandi Durell

by Adam Cohen . . . Sister Act is musical theater comfort food. It makes no intellectual demands. The songs are eminently hummable. The performances are often perfection.  And the p…

Preorder MJ THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Today

Sony Music announced today that they will release MJ the Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording on Friday, July 15. View the track list here.

Fragments, Loss, and Language: On the Jewishness of Pinter and Stoppard by American Theatre Editors

An excerpt from a new book about the lessons learned from staging the work of 2 major English writers.

T. Oliver Reid to take over as Hermes in Broadway's 'Hadestown' by Caitlin Hornik

T. Oliver Reid is set to take over as Hermes in "Hadestown" on Broadway starting June 14. He succeeds André De Shields, who played his final performance on May 29. Reid, an original Broadwa…

FABULATION, OR THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE (Lantern): A funny play with a serious agenda by Toby Zinman

Lynn Nottage knows how to "sustain the complexity" so that this funny play with a serious agenda works The post FABULATION, OR THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE (Lantern): A funny play with a serio…

A Strange Loop Broadway Album Released June 10 by Logan Culwell-Block

With a book, music, and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson, the work is both a Pulitzer winner and 2022 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical.

Solas Nua's 'Maz and Bricks' and the war on abortion rights by Sophia Howes

Underscoring the power of art to address controversy and national crisis, the production warrants serious and major attention.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, June 10, 2022 by Susan Grace

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A Vibe Shift at the Great Plains Theatre Conference by American Theatre Editors

In streamlining its offerings, the annual Omaha new-play gathering has gained what visiting artists see as an increase in collegiality, support, and breathing room.

Top drama school apologises to Paapa Essiedu and Michaela Coel for 'appalling' racism by Simon Hattenstone

Essiedu has described in interview with the Guardian how teacher at Guildhall school used racial slur A prestigious drama school has apologised for the "appalling" racism experienced by the …

Starcrossed review " gay romance riff on Romeo and Juliet is a giddy delight by Miriam Gillinson

Wilton's Musical Hall, LondonRachel Garnet's reframing ditches Shakespeare's lovers for a smitten Tybalt and Mercutio. Can this winning couple alter their fate? Romeo is in a terrible sulk. …

Stage flight: theatregoers aflutter after bat swoops into London show by Chris Wiegand

Winged intruder 'put in a fantastic performance' after arriving in Sadler's Wells auditorium amid a staging of The Rite of Spring Audience members at Sadler's Wells theatre in London were ta…

The Gunpowder Plot review " hit-and-miss history in subterranean London by Arifa Akbar

Tower Vaults, LondonA thrilling live adventure is marred by moments of bewildering VR in this immersive voyage back to 1605 It may set Harry Potter fans' hearts aflutter to know that Tom Fel…

The Big Mix Comes to Little Island by Sandi Durell

Joining the previously announced cast is Idina Menzel, Beth Malone, Jose Llana, Mykal Kilgore, Brandon Contreras plus, Carmen Castillo, Arhm Choi, Denice Frohman,Jiayi He,Heidi Latsky Dance,…

Bianca Marroquín will return to 'Chicago' on Broadway June 21 by Broadway News

Bianca Marroquín will return to the role of Roxie Hart in "Chicago" beginning June 21, producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced Friday. Emma Pittman, currently in the role following th…

75th Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

For the Milestone 75th Annual Presentation, the Tony Awards Return to the New Normal and Are Putting On a Spectacular Four Hour Televised Event; Ariana DeBose is Hosting By Ellis Nassour…

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean Performs 'There's A Chance' from MR. SATURDAY NIGHT; Cast Recording Available Today!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Mr. Saturday Night, starring Billy Crystal, is now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. In honor of the album release, a new music …

U.K. Theaters Urged to Improve Accessibility Via Digital Innovation " Global Bulletin by K.j. Yossman

ACCESSIBILITY U.K. theatres and arts organizations have been urged to prioritize accessibility particularly via digital platforms to prevent audiences "returning to pre-pandemic levels of ex…

Borgen " rebooted as Borgen-Power and Glory and updated at http://www.curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

 Onscreen and Live Entertainment at  http://www.curtainup.com June 9, 20022 . Borgen " rebooted as Borgen-Power and Glory

Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Sharon D. Clarke's Tony Nomination

The producers of the upcoming Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman hosted a reception for Sharon D. Clarke on her 2022 Tony Award nomination for Caroline, Or Change at the Redeye …

Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre to be renamed for Lena Horne by Caitlin Hornik

The Brooks Atkinson Theatre is set to be renamed to honor entertainer and civil rights activist Lena Horne, the Nederlander Organization announced Thursday. This marks the first time a Black…

"Here's To The Ladies Who": Who We Are -- Episode 2 by The Broadway Women's Alliance

It takes a village to put on a show. In Episode 2 of "Here's To The Ladies Who", we hear some of the changemaker women who are integral to making theater happen discuss what they do, how the…

Today on Broadway: Friday, June 10, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

"Come from Away" to Close, Jodie Cromer to Make Broadway Debut, 'Is This A Room' Inspired Film to Star Sydney Sweeney "Today on Broadway" is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

2-Hour Ragtime: A Concert Performance Makes World Premiere June 10 | Playbill

Director Arima recently told Playbill, "Lynn, Stephen, and Terrence have written a masterpiece that resonates today with even more immediacy than ...

From International Festival of One Act Plays playbill to workshops for young ... - YorkRegion.com

The company is launching a series of free virtual workshops for young actors, directors, playwrights, musicians, choreographers, dancers, artists and ...

From International Festival of One Act Plays playbill to workshops for young people ... - Toronto Star

From International Festival of One Act Plays playbill to workshops for young people, Newmarket theatre has news for you · Very Useful Theatre Company's ...

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 6/10/22: Berkshire Theatre Group and Barrington Stage by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Julianne Boyd recaps her long tenure at Barrington Stage, and Tara Wilson Noth talks about her new play, "B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching", premi…

'The hilarity on display is note-perfect': LAUREL & HARDY " Edinburgh ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

There is a deeply felt element to Laurel & Hardy at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre, that enhances the hilarity on display in note-perfect re-creations of classic comedy.

Era- and genre-defining posthardcore act These Arms Are Snakes hit the road on a reunion tour by Luca Cimarusti

Formed in Seattle by former members of technical hardcore powerhouse Botch and mathy indie-rock outfit Kill Sadie, These Arms Are Snakes defined an era and a movement of thinking person's he…

NYC Gay Men's Chorus Will Perform as Part of the 75th Annual Tony Awards

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) is overjoyed to announce an upcoming performance at Radio City Music Hall in celebration of The 75th Annual Tony Awards.  The performance will …

Tina Arena's spectacular Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicks off tonight!

The post Tina Arena's spectacular Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicks off tonight! appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Creating a space for ballet dancers 'where Blackness is not an issue' by Sarah L. Kaufman

"Reframing the Narrative," at the Kennedy Center June 14-19, pulls together an all-star team of Black dancers and choreographers from around the world for performances and other public event…

Our Top 5: Tips for Kids Week | #Shorts by Official London Theatre

Tickets for Kids Week go on sale on Tuesday! Check out our top 5 tips on how to make the most of the offer whilst seeing some great theatre this summer. Official London Theatre is the numbe…

The Wedding, Gecko Theatre, Barbican review - eccentric, ebullient exploration of our contract with society by Rachel Halliburton

Gecko boldly sculpts surreal alternative realities to our predicted worlds You never forget your first Gecko production. I experienced mine almost 20 years ago at the Battersea Arts Centre, …

Mog the Forgetful Cat review " a miaow-vellous musical treat by Chris Wiegand

Royal and Derngate, NorthamptonJudith Kerr's warm-hearted children's book is faithfully realised with a vivid and gently ingenious tale of family life Who could forget about Judith Kerr's eg…

Wake Up With BWW 6/10: Tony Awards Performers, Rob McClure in LITTLE SHOP, and More!

Today's top stories include the performances announced for this weekend's Tony Awards! Plus the Brooks Atkinson Theatre will be renamed after Lena Horne, Rob McClure will take over the role …

The First Movie Jeff Goldblum's Kids Will See in Theaters Is Jurassic World Dominion by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Jeff Goldblum talks about signing up his kids for piano lessons, taking them to see Jurassic World Dominion in theaters and getting emotional during movies. Late Night with Seth Meyers. St…

Playwright creates social-justice play to exonerate the 'witches' of Connecticut by Alison Cross

A new play in West Hartford this month aims to educate, entertain and encourage audiences to push for the exoneration of Connecticut's witch hunt victims centuries after their deaths.

On the Couch with Natalie King

The post On the Couch with Natalie King appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Indecent Opening Night on Broadway | Playbill

Paula Vogel's play with music officially opened at the Cort Theatre following an acclaimed Off-Broadway run last year.

Broadway Brackets Final Four Revealed - Playbill

Voting for Round Two of Broadway Brackets is now complete, and theatre fans have narrowed down the competition to the Final Four musicals that ...

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 9, 2022 - BroadwayRadio

https://www.playbill.com/article/clydes-company-six-the-musical-lead-2022-drama-desk-awards-see-the-full-list-of-winners.

Music lovers rejoice! Australia's biggest classical music event is coming

The post Music lovers rejoice! Australia's biggest classical music event is coming appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others opens at the National Gallery

The post Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others opens at the National Gallery appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Warren Carlyle helps Hugh Jackman wow as 'The Music Man' by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

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Get a sneak peek at new visitor center at Missouri Botanical Garden by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center is set to open Aug. 27.

Cast of 'Chicago' at the Muny reunites for 'a journey that we have to finish' by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Tale of high-kicking and lowdown showgirls Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly returns, this time as the first show in Muny's 104th season.

Rising opera stars return for 'buddy journey' in OTSL's 'Magic Flute' by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

When Opera Theatre of St. Louis cast its production of "The Magic Flute," two principal roles went to rising stars whose paths had crossed here once before.

Muny stage is set for first full season since 2019 by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Outdoor theater in Forest Park returns to a full season, with precautions in place to keep the shows going.

REVIEW: 'Strange Loop' teems with creativity, opens doors by Bruce R. Miller [email protected]

NEW YORK -- You won't find a more creative new show than "A Strange Loop." Bubbling with ideas, humor and jaw-dropping candor, it's a musical that challenges most conventions and dismisses o…

A 'Strange' Wind Blowing: Tony Voters Like 'Loop' and 'Lehman' by Michael Paulson

We surveyed voters ahead of this year's ceremony on Sunday. They are strikingly split in the races for leading musical performers.

Marian Gibney retires as Chair of ADC Board by Aussie Theatre

After 7 years at the helm, Marian Gibney has retired as Chair of Australasian Dance Collective's Board of Directors with

Tina Arena's spectacular Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicks off tonight! by Aussie Theatre

Get ready to kick up your heels and warm up this winter with a sparkling program of the best and

Gilbert Gottfried and the Mechanics of Crafting One of the Most Memorable Voices of All Time by Erica Tobolski

Though Gilbert Gottfried's voice has alternatively been described as "shrill," "annoying" and "grating," you can't say it isn't memorable. Gottfried, who died on April 12, 2022, didn't natur…

NAATCO Production of Queen Begins Run at A.R.T./New York June 10 by Leah Putnam

Madhuri Shekar's Queen, directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, transfers from Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre.

Robert Icke's Hamlet Starring Alex Lawther Begins Previews June 10 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway production at Park Avenue Armory is being performed in repertory with Icke's Oresteia.

West End Premiere of Lucas Hnath's A Doll's House, Part 2 Begins Previews June 10 by Leah Putnam

Noma Dumezweni, Patricia Allison, Brían F. O'Byrne, and June Watson star in the Donmar Warehouse production.

Max von Essen, Nia Drummond, More Join Seth Sikes to Celebrate Centennial of Judy Garland June 10 at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andrew Gans

Expect a mix of solos and duets from the Garland songbook at the Manhattan nightspot.

2-Hour Ragtime: A Concert Performance Makes World Premiere June 10 by Andrew Gans

Stafford Arima directs the Calgary production of the Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens-Terrence McNally musical.

Check Out Photos of the 2022 Tony Nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

The 75th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall June 12.

Check Out Photos of the 2022 Tony Nominees for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play by Andrew Gans

The 75th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall June 12.

Emily Padgett and Josh Young Star in Sunday in the Park With George in Buffalo June 10"11 by Andrew Gans

Drew Fornarola directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical.

Celebrate Judy Garland's 100th Birthday By Revisiting 10 Of Her 'Best of Broadway' Performances by Margaret Hall

The legendary performer often highlighted underappreciated musicals on The Judy Garland Show.

Broadway: Legendary Performer Lena Horne Will Be First Black Woman With Theater Named for Her by Roger Friedman

This is big news. The great Lena Horne, legendary movie and stage star and singer of "Stormy Weather," is getting a Broadway

How Do the 2022 Tony-Nominated Choreographers Use Dance as Storytelling? | Playbill

Playbill spoke with some of these Tony-nominated choreographers about the dances they created and how the choreography serves the story.

Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre Will Be Renamed for Lena Horne | Playbill

The late, groundbreaking stage and screen star won a 1981 Special Tony for Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music .

VIDEO: Javier Muñoz, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and More Spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund on CBS MORNING

Actors Javier Muñoz and Brian Stokes Mitchell, and lyricist and composer Amanda Green joined CBS Mornings this week to spotlight The Entertainment Community Fund, the institution formerly…

How cutting-edge drama Rock / Paper / Scissors makes theatre 3D

Three interrelated plays set in a factory will run simultaneously on different stages in an ambitious take on a world riven by culture wars and blame games

Exciting & Inexpensive Theatre: 12 Shows to See Off-Off Broadway in June - Catch a new Martha Clarke piece, an interactive murder mystery, a puppe by Andrew Block

Catch a new Martha Clarke dance-theatre piece, an interactive murder mystery, a puppet comedy about Jean-Claude Van Damme and more --- Adventurous audiences know that some of the biggest the…

Why David Paymer Loves Billy Crystal Like a Brother - The veteran character actor on returning to Broadway in 'Mr. Saturday Night' by Raven Snook

The veteran character actor on returning to Broadway in Mr. Saturday Night --- The first time Billy Crystal used his iconic Mr. Saturday Night catchphrase "See what I did there?" on David Pa…