From Campfire to Stage Light

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Theatre Review: ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’ at Imagination Stage by Taryn Carone

“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” is a based on the 1939 Newberry Honor book by Richard and Florence Atwater. Directed by Nathaniel P. Claridad (read MD Theatre Guide’s interview here), this m…

Review: 53% Of Pokes Holes in the Identity Politics of White Women on Both Sides of the Aisle

Steph Del Rosso draws a few unflattering parallels between the white women who voted for Trump and the ones who marched against him.

Free ‘Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music’ at NYC’s South Street Seaport Museum by Deb Miller

After moving to its digital incarnation during the COVID-19 closure of public venues in April 2020, then evolving into the preeminent virtual chantey sing in the world, South Street Seaport …

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "53% Of" - 6/28/22 by James Wilson

The title refers to the percentage of white women that voted Republican in the 2016 presidential election, and the play presents a snapshot of the red and blue, gender and racial divide that…

A marvelous ‘Broadway in the Park’ brings old and new to Wolf Trap by Jennifer Georgia

On a perfect summer evening, Tony winners and local favorites star in Signature Theater and Wolf Trap's third annual concert collaboration.

Rogue Machine presents “The Beautiful People” – reviewed  by Terry Morgan

Mere days after the abomination of the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, discussing a play about toxic masculinity seems almost too topical. Cisgender white men are running amok waging…

Mabou Mines Looks Back at a Half Century of Looking Forward by American Theatre Editors

Last weekend the seminal New York experimental ensemble feted a formidable legacy of collective creation, cross-pollination, and cultivation of generations of theatremakers.

Dance Review: ‘NEXTsteps’ presented by The Washington Ballet by Carolyn Kelemen

  The Washington Ballet performs new dances with old memories.   Watching one of the last Washington Ballet’s (TWB’s) performances of “Moonlight” at the Sidney Harman Hall brought …

Theatre Review: ‘In His Hands’ at Mosaic Theater by Charlotte Selton

Clichés of butterflies or fireworks might be cute, but a kiss that spills golden light out from the heavens, accompanied by the “Hallelujah” chorus is on an entirely different level. Be…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work

By . The Public Theater in New York City presented Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work—a playwriting masterclass—livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV networ…

Epiphany *** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter June 28, 2022: Dinner party plays, like Kaufman and Ferber’s Dinner at Eight and Margulies’s Dinner with Friends,are nearly as common a theatrical trope as barroo…

thrum by Jon Chaiim McConnell by Nick Joseph

The debut work from the Delaware-based author takes on climate change with interweaving dystopian but contemporary stories. Nick Joseph reviews.

Broadway Grosses: Crowds Flock to See Tony Winner Myles Frost in MJ by Caitlin Moynihan

Fresh Tony winner Myles Frost is starting something, and audiences are flocking to the Neil Simon Theatre to see it. MJ celebrated multiple sold-out performances this week and packed in a…

Odds & Ends: Corey J Joins Cast of MJ as Little Michael by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Corey J Joins Cast of MJ as Little Michael He's got the moves! Corey J joins the cast of MJ as Little Michael at the Neil Simon Th…

The Fellowship, Hampstead Theatre review - strong clashes, too little drama by Aleks.sierz

Roy Williams’s latest is a tribute to the children of the Windrush generation I live in Brixton, south London. A few days ago, the borough’s aptly named Windrush Square hosted events whi…

Kendall Becerra and Nicholas Barrón Win 2022 Jimmy Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Reinders hosted the in-person and live-streamed ceremony celebrating high school musical theatre excellence at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre June 27.

Broadway Joins The Academy: Ariana DeBose, Paul Tazewell, Jeremy O. Harris Among 2022 Invitees by Raven Brunner

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 397 artists and executives to join the organization.

Metro hosts a joyful send-off for the late Cynthia Plaster Caster by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

Legendary artist and writer (and onetime Chicago mayoral candidate) Cynthia Plaster Caster passed away in April after a lengthy illness, but Gossip Wolf isn’t done mourning. Future generat…

Ariana DeBose, Robin de Jesús & More Invited to Join The Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to 397 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to films. Notable new members …

5 Things We Learned at the Disabled Down Center Benefit by Raven Brunner

Conceived by Brennan Srisirikul, the event featured performances by Aisha Jackson, Jelani Remy, Ethan Mathias, and more.

Kendall Becerra and Nicholas Barrón Win 2002 Jimmy Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

Kate Reinders hosted the in-person and live-streamed ceremony celebrating high school musical theatre excellence at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre June 27.

Photos: High School Theatre Shines at the 13th Annual Jimmy Awards

The best of Broadway just gathered at the Minskoff Theatre, not for a performance of The Lion King, but to celebrate high school theatre at its finest. BroadwayWorld has photos from inside t…

Pipeline Playwrights’ heartfelt and timely ‘Heartland’ to stream on demand by Gregory Ford

A play inspired by the Supreme Court case involving the Westboro Baptist Church, whose members demonstrated at the funeral of a gay serviceman.

The Colored Museum by Steven Morris

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How We Did It: Collecting Oral Histories to Preserve the foolsFURY Legacy by Emily Weak

By Emily Weak. As a part of their permanent closure, San Francisco-based theatre company foolsFURY embarked upon an ambitious oral history project.

Photos: Go Inside Day 1 of Playbill's Weekend-Long Pride in Times Square Celebration

Coinciding with NYC Pride, Playbill and the Times Square Alliance teamed up June 24–25 for Pride in Times Square with a weekend-long event ...

Anderson Cooper says shirtless Richard Gere helped him realize he was gay: 'I couldn't speak'

And I had my "Playbill" (monthly U.S. magazine for theatergoers) and I wanted to get him to autograph it, but I was too — I just couldn't stop ...

Broadway Alums Russell Harvard, Alexandra Wailes, Matthew Jaeger, and Amelia Hensley to Star in Bilingual Version of Oedipus by Leah Putnam

The Deaf West Theatre and Getty Museum production will be presented in American Sign Language and spoken English.

Broadway's Into the Woods to Sell $50 Tickets Through Digital Lottery by Logan Culwell-Block

Patina Miller, Brian d'Arcy James, Phillipa Soo, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, and more star in the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical beginning June 28.

Keith David, Bryan Batt, Marcia Cross, More Will Star in Reading of Pay the Writer by Andrew Gans

Sheldon Epps will direct Tawni O’Dell's new play.

The Birthday Party by Steven Morris

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Joaquina Kalukango, MOULIN ROUGE! & More to Perform on Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Special on NBC

Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, and more from the cast of Freestyle Love Supreme will unite for a special performance. Broadway’s “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” cast members Ja…

Roe by Steven Morris

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Why I joined a Pride march with the church I avoided for almost 20 years by Alaina Johns

As an atheist and a divorced woman who supports gender justice, Alaina Johns definitely doesn’t belong in the church that raised her. But when the church’s more inclusive community membe…

‘Wicked’ Songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Why the Movie Must Be a Two-Parter: Nothing Can Follow ‘Defying Gravity’ by Chris Willman

According to Stephen Schwartz, nothing can follow “Defying Gravity.” And for the “Wicked” songwriter, that’s one key reason why the movie version of his blockbuster Broadway musica…

Kendall Becerra & Nicholas Barrón Named 2022 Jimmy Award Winners by Caitlin Moynihan

Give a standing ovation to the winners of the 2022 Jimmy Awards. Kendall Becerra (San Diego, CA) and Nicholas Barrón (San Antonio, TX) were crowned champions at the annual ceremony on Ju…

INTO THE WOODS Announces Digital Lottery

The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, will provide a digital lottery for every performance in partnership wit…

A flexible position on free speech by Ben Joravsky

In the category of things that I didn’t see coming . . . My preliminary favorite for this year’s biggest “do as I say, not as I do” hypocrite is Elon Musk. Yes, the world’s richest…

[HD] IDOL CHAT: Tom Jones by York Theatre Company

Join York's Producing Artistic Director Jim Morgan as he interviews notable figures from the world of musical theater. In this installment, meet Tom Jones, known for his work on "THE FANTAST…

Kim's Convenience, it's all about .... by Westport Country Playhouse

KIM’S CONVENIENCE by INS CHOI directed by NELSON T. EUSEBIO III JULY 5 – 17, 2003 Hear from the director and the actors what they think this charming comedy is all about: Cindy Im (Jan…

Into The Woods Broadway Digital Lottery by Sandi Durell

Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, announced today that the hugely acclaimed and completely sold-out New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondhei…

‘Titanique’ Review: A Musical Find Its Sea Legs by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The camp reimagining of the maritime blockbuster revs up into increasing absurdity and Celine Dion songs.

Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

The remastered HD video for “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from The Phantom of the Opera (1986) with Sarah Brightman as Christine. Experience the power of the phantom with your n…

Pam Tanowitz’s Next Act: ‘I Need to Make a Jewish Dance’ by Brian Schaefer

Tanowitz and the composer David Lang talk about how their new work is informed by biblical poetry, Israeli folk dance and their Jewish heritage.

Stephen Schwartz Discusses Changes to WICKED For Upcoming Film

Stephen Schwartz has shared his thoughts on the decision to release the Wicked film in two parts. Schwartz seemingly confirmed that the first Wicked film will end after 'Defying Gravity,' th…

Photos: Go Inside Broadway By The Year's ALMOST ON BROADWAY

The Town Hall presented Broadway By The Year: Almost on Broadway, created, written, hosted and directed by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. This latest Broadway by the Year concert highlighte…

Three things with Felicity Ward: ‘We dressed up, learnt a lip-sync, and performed it for our parents’ by As Told To Katie Cunningham

In our weekly interview about objects, the comedian recounts her childhood antics imitating Prince, and her adolescence as a Weezer fan Read more Three things interviews here Get our week…

Pioneer Valley Radio ArtsBeat 6/28/22 by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Jayne Atkinson hosts WAM’s Miscast; Once at Berkshire Theatre Group, Pippin at Playhouse on Park, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at…

Russell Harvard to Star in ASL and Spoken English Production of OEDIPUS Presented by Deaf West Theatre & Getty Museum

Getty Museum and Los Angeles’s Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre will present a thrilling fresh take on Sophocles’ Oedipus this fall featuring a bilingual production in American Sign …

Mark Nadler: Harts’ Desire by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . Anyone who’s successfully completed a jigsaw puzzle will instantly understand what a complex and amazing undertaking polymath Mark Nadler accomplished with his one-…

Broadway Box Office Holds Steady At $31M; ‘A Strange Loop’, ‘MJ’ Set House Records by Greg Evans

Broadway box office held steady last week, with total grosses of $30,789,627 showing a 4% increase over the previous week even with two fewer shows on the boards. Of particular note, A Stran…

NY Stage and Film Summer Season by Sandi Durell

New York Stage and Film begins its summer season in Poughkeepsie on Saturday, July 9 and will run for five weeks to Sunday, August 7 for in-person programming that will support more than 35…

Review: The Jimmy Awards Deliver a Parade of Optimism in a Triumphant Homecoming

The National High School Musical Theatre Awards returned to the Minskoff Theatre for the first time since 2019.

They're a Hit! Penn & Teller Recoup on Broadway | Playbill

Following Broadway Penn & Teller will return to their record-breaking Las Vegas run at The Rio. A production spokesperson previously told Playbill.com ...

‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’ musical triumphs at Imagination Stage by Sarah Shah

The show is not 'dumbed down.' It is sophisticated, believing that children are intelligent enough to grasp its concepts and themes, and they absolutely do.

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Founder Ernest Abuba Dies at 74 by Margaret Hall

Abuba amassed more than 100 credits over his more than half a century in the performing arts.

Photos: Go Inside Day 1 of Playbill's Weekend-Long Pride in Times Square Celebration by Logan Culwell-Block

The event included appearances from Hedwig and the Angry Inch's Stephen Trask, the cast of A Strange Loop, and more.

Oh God, A Show About Abortion Raises $22,000 For Abortion Support by Raven Brunner

Alison Leiby teamed up with pastry chef Natasha Li Pickowicz for a bake sale to benefit Brigid Alliance.

Performances of Broadway-Bound A Beautiful Noise Cancelled Through July 4 Due to COVID by Leah Putnam

The regional production has also announced an extension.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/28

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/26/22

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6/26/2022.

Artists of Color Accelerate fellows to perform at free event in Hartford by Susan Dunne

Ten fellows in the Artists of Color Accelerate program will show off their work at a free Hartford event on June 30.

The Print Center presents A Brand New End: Survival and Its Pictures by Pamela J. Forsythe

With A Brand New End: Survival and its Pictures, The Print Center takes a deep dive into a visual archive of how domestic abuse survivors and advocates support each other and work for change…

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cancels Upcoming Performances Due to Company Members Testing Positive for Covid

Due to multiple company members testing positive for COVID, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is canceling performances through Sunday, July 3.

Deaf West Theatre to Present Murder Mystery Oedipus at Getty Villa

Russell Harvard will play the title role.

Respect for Rodgers and Hart by Trav S.D.

This morning we confer all honor and praise to composer/producer Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) and lyricist Lorenz Hart (1895-1943). The son of a successful doctor, Rodgers’ journey into sho…

MJ THE MUSICAL to Welcome New 'Little Michael' Beginning Tonight

Starting tonight, Corey J will join the cast of MJ, playing “Little Michael.” Most recently seen as “Young Simba” in The Lion King on Broadway, Corey made headlines earlier this year…

New leadership at the Chicago Human Rhythm Project by Antonio Perez

Chicago has long been a breeding ground for tap dance, and the city’s flagship summer festival, Rhythm World, is back.

The Drifters Girl | West End Trailer 2022 by Official London Theatre

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters, one of the world’s greatest vocal groups, and the truth about the woman who made them. Book tickets here: https://officiallondontheatre.com/s…

Go Inside the Mind of a Painter With New Productions Photos of Lempicka by Leah Putnam, Michael Wiltbank

The biomusical starring Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman opened at the La Jolla Playhouse June 25.

Jim Parsons To Lead Off-Broadway Fall Revival Of ‘A Man Of No Importance’ Musical by Greg Evans

Jim Parsons will star in an Off Broadway revival of A Man of No Importance, the 2002 musical featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The C…

“Shadow Boxing” at Baxter Masambe Theatre by Beverley Brommert

SHADOW BOXING. Director/Choreographer: Mdu Kweyama. Cast: Daniel Newton. Masambe Theatre at the Baxter. A lustrous performance from Daniel Newton does ample justice to the nuanced text of Sh…

Debbie Wileman Celebrates Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall by Sandi Durell

Londoner ‘mum’ and overnight internet sensation, 38 year old Debbie Wileman is an uncanny re-creation of the sound of Judy Garland.  Debbie has gained over 1 million online views for he…

A Fond Farewell to ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie by Joseph Carman

McKenzie is stepping down from his position after 30 years.

Broadway's MJ Gets a New Little Michael Beginning June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cory J joins the company after making headlines starring in Broadway's The Lion King as Young Simba and Young Nala.

Jim Parsons to Star in A Man of No Importance Musical at Classic Stage Company by Caitlin Moynihan

Jim Parsons is returning to the New York stage. The four-time Emmy winner will star in the Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally musical A Man of No Importance at off-Broadw…

Watch Tony-Winning A Strange Loop Perform 'Intermission Song' on The Tonight Show by Caitlin Moynihan

Audiences across the country got a taste of the Tony-winning A Strange Loop when it recently performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Stars Jaquel Spivey, L Morgan Lee, John-An…

Interview: Brian Watkins Talks New Play EPIPHANY, OUTER RANGE on Amazon Prime Video & Writing for TV Vs. Theatre

Brian Watkins is the writer of Epiphany, which just opened at Lincoln Center Theater. He is also the creator, and showrunner, and executive producer of Outer Range on Amazon Prime Video, an…

Rorschach Theatre’s ‘Chemical Exile’ to play in-person July 7–24 by News Desk

An immersive theatrical experience that can be enjoyed on its own or as the final chapter of the company's year-long Psychogeographies Project.

Jim Parsons to Star in A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at Classic Stage Company This Fall

Classic Stage Company announced that Jim Parsons will lead the cast of their fall production of A Man of No Importance, portraying Alfie Byrne. See the full schedule for the production and h…

See a 3-Year-Old Beanie Feldstein's First Brush With Fanny Brice by Logan Culwell-Block

The Funny Girl star also shares the story of her recent engagement in a visit to Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Watch Kennedy Caughell Call Out 'To My Angels' in New Video From SuperYou Musical by Talaura Harms

Lourds Lane's superhero rock musical will play two concerts at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in July.

Cherry Lane Theatre Offers Summertime Laughs and The Greenwich House Theater Alex Edelman by Sandi Durell

Mike & Carlee Productions are bringing comedy to the Cherry Lane Theatre (in air conditioning!). Annie Hamilton Looking for Papa – July 11,12 & 18 @ 7 pm ; Jess Tom “Less Lonely�…

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from the 2022 Jimmy Awards

The JImmy Awards returned for its 13th annual ceremony, which included four iconic character medleys, a tribute to female composers, a tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim, and performances …

We Will Rock You perform We Are The Champions | West End LIVE 2022 by Official London Theatre

Rocking the West End LIVE stage is the cast of We Will Rock You performing We Are The Champions. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusive in…

Ryan McCartan Returns to Frozen National Tour for Limited Engagement by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to go back to Arendelle! Ryan McCartan, who was last seen on Broadway as Hans in Frozen prior to its closure, will play the role in the national touring production for a limit…

MTC's 'Falsettoland,' TheaterWorks Hartford's "Walden' Top Ct Critics Honors by Frank Rizzo

Susan Haefner receiving her honor for “Tenderly.” All photos by Mara Lavitt NEW HAVEN — The U.S. premiere of “Walden” at…

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create characters puppets for My Neighbour Totoro by Harriet Hughes

Today, Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announce that leading innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop,…

New Musical The Parts I Keep Inside Announces Company for July Performances by Margaret Hall

A song cycle version of the piece previously played a sold out performance at the Triad Theater.

Jim Parsons Will Star in CSC's A Man of No Importance Musical Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

John Doyle will direct the revival of the Terrence McNally-Stephen Flaherty-Lynn Ahrens musical.

Patrick Kielty: Borderline review – cautionary Northern Irish tales by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonAt a crisis point for his country, Kielty’s ‘module on borders’ is warm and engaging, though his even-handedness dims some of the laughter “A comedian shouldn’t…

Muppet power! RSC uses puppet legends for My Neighbour Totoro staging by Chris Wiegand

The RSC’s version of the Japanese classic has smashed box office records – before the curtain’s even gone up. We meet the Jim Henson puppeteers bringing Studio Ghibli’s beloved fluff…

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Antonio Banderas team up for Spanish venture by Ashifa Kassam In Madrid

Composer and actor launch theatre production company focusing on Spanish-speaking audiences One is an award-winning composer whose musicals have been staged the world over. The other, an Osc…

Evelyn review – identity drama spoiled by a Punch and Judy cameo by Arifa Akbar

Southwark Playhouse, LondonThe use of puppets to portray mob justice is not the only bad call in a play that rarely achieves enough dramatic tension A stranger arrives at a seaside town wit…

Creating a Space for Black Theatre Audiences by Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley, Addae Moon

By Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley, Addae Moon. This episode is an interview with Addae Moon, the associate artistic director at Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ryan McCartan Will Return to FROZEN on Tour Next Month

Ryan McCartan will return to the role of “Hans” on the Frozen North American tour from July 12 – September 4, 2022, replacing Austin Colby, who will play his final performance on July …

Ryan McCartan Will Return to Cast of Disney's Frozen Tour by Andrew Gans

Caroline Bowman and Lauren Nicole Chapman currently head the cast of the musical based on the hit animated film of the same name.

Jim Henson's Creature Shop Will Create Puppets for My Neighbor Totoro Stage Adaptation by Raven Brunner

The LA-based workshop created puppets seen in The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and Sesame Street.

REVIEW ROUND-UP: This is Not Who I Am at the Royal Court Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about this new play at London’s Royal Court Theatre.

Kinky Boots Teams Up With NYC's Youth Pride Chorus For 'Everybody Say Gay' by Margaret Hall

The video was filmed in protest of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.

On Independence Day 2022, is our democracy failing? Not if we listen to our children. by Sarakay Smullens

SaraKay Smullens knows a thing or two about adolescence: she’s a social worker, a family therapist, and a mother. Things in the US seem pretty bleak, but she argues that this is our adoles…

Nationwide Competition Launches to Give High Schools the Rights to FROZEN

A nationwide competition is being launched to allow one high school in every U.S. state territory the rights to produce Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. Learn more about how to app…

The Verdict: Critics Review Controversial "Stonewall" Film | Playbill

The critics have filed their reviews, and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Click through to read them all.

Jim Parsons to Star in Off-Broadway Revival of A Man of No Importance

John Doyle will direct the Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty musical.

Ryan McCartan Returning to Play Hans in Frozen Tour

The actor will join the North American tour July 12-September 4.

Watch: David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and More Discuss West End Debut of Theresa Rebeck's Mad House

Rebeck's latest comedy has its world premiere, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

The Sanderson Sisters Are Back! Watch the First Trailer for Hocus Pocus 2

Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker return to their iconic roles in the new film, coming to Disney Plus this fall.

Nicholas Barrón and Kendall Becerra Win Top Prizes at the 2022 Jimmy Awards

The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an Actor was presented to Nicholas Barrón representing Las Casas Foundation's Joci Awards. The 2022 Jimmy® Award for Best Performance by an A…

Trevor Ahlstrand Turns to DCR-Supplied Elation Lighting for Kane Brown Stadium Show by Debi Moen

Country artist Kane Brown returned to his hometown of Chattanooga, TN, to play his first stadium show at Finley Stadium. Lighting and production designer Trevor Ahlstrand used Elation lighti…

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein Talks FUNNY GIRL Audiences & Her Engagement on LATE NIGHT

Beanie Feldstein sat down with Seth Meyers to discuss the importance of telling Fanny Brice's story, how she relates to the character, and how many times her mother has come to see the show,…

To Play Hamlet, Alex Lawther Became an ‘Expert on Grief’ by Juan A. Ramírez

The British actor shares what helped him transform into the doomed Danish prince: French poetry, “Pandemonium,” and postcard art (with breaks for lemon cake).

Richard Coyle and Niall Buggy to Join London's To Kill a Mockingbird by Andrew Gans

Bartlett Sher directs Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Watch Jaquel Spivey and the Cast of Broadway's A Strange Loop Perform 'Intermission Song' by Logan Culwell-Block

The cast of the 2022 Tony-winning Best Musical brought their opening number to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Love Quirks by Darryl Reilly

Four appealingly performed single Manhattan roommates’ tangled romantic lives are depicted in the pleasant contemporary Off-Broadway musical, "Love Quirks," which has a rapturous score. C…

Teatro ZinZanni plans Seattle return after financial struggles by Grace Gorenflo

After facing financial hardship brought on by the pandemic, Teatro ZinZanni is ready to debut it's new show in Seattle which follows the theme "coming home."

Broadway Bares: XXX Raises $1,893,715 For Broadway Cares by Margaret Hall

The annual charity burlesque show celebrated its 30th anniversary June 26.

Learn About Fun Home's Journey to Broadway in New Streaming Documentary by Margaret Hall

The program is the latest offering from Wait in the Wings, a digital documentary channel.

The Sanderson Sisters Return in New Hocus Pocus 2 Trailer by Leah Putnam

The 1993 Disney favorite is getting a sequel with its original cast returning, arriving on Disney+ later this year.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Epiphany **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons June 28,2022: I must admit I read James Joyce’s “The Dead” so many years ago that I had no idea what the short story was about when I saw Brian Watkins’ Epip…

Del Shores Foundation Writers Search Recognizes LGBTQ+ Southerners by American Theatre Editors

The first awards go writers from Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Theater News by Sandi Durell

After more than two decades playing worldwide and selling more than 15 million tickets in 23 countries, Notre Dame de Paris will make its long-awaited New York City debut this summer. The …

Review: 'The Beautiful People' is an uncomfortable look at combustible male rage by Charles McNulty

'The Beautiful People,' a new play by Tim Venable produced by Rogue Machine at the Matrix Theatre, is about two high school boys who have a sleepover on the eve of a school shooting that for…

2022 Jimmy Awards winners announced by Caitlin Hornik

The 2022 Jimmy Awards were held at the Minskoff Theatre on Monday night, where Kendall Becerra and Nicholas Barrón were awarded the top prizes. Becerra, who played Nina in “In the Heights…

‘Why can’t we do it?’: the Ringham brothers’ daring sound designs by Arifa Akbar

Having settled the ‘sound wars’ of their childhood, Ben and Max Ringham reveal how they went from drum’n’bass maestros to prolific theatrical duo Max and Ben Ringham had wildly clash…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Fiennes Returns to New York Stage, Banderas Colabs with ALW, “ITW” Princes Duet on Acoustic Mashup “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top thea…

BWW Blog: It's My First Pride Month. That's Because of COMPANY on Broadway.

All I knew about COMPANY was that I was entranced by its design (killed it, marketing team), I loved the art on the Playbill, and as a college ...

Richard Coyle joins the cast of To Kill A Mockingbird in the West End by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Richard Coyle is to play Atticus Finch in the critically acclaimed production of To Kill A Mockingbird currently running at the Gielgud Theatre. This post Richard Coyle joins…

‘Really gets to grips with the multiple meanings of its title’: MAD HOUSE – Ambassadors Theatre by Maryam Philpott

Ambassadors Theatre, London – until 4 September 2022 For the second time in successive weeks an American family drama opens in the West End and while Jitney may be a less obvious group of …

Cutting Ball’s ‘The Real Sappho’ goes virtual as return to live theater is delayed again by Joy Diamond

More than two years into the pandemic, Cutting Ball is sadly delaying its planned return to an IRL stage.

Steve Von Till of Neurosis gets stripped-down and cinematic with his solo material by Luca Cimarusti

Neurosis have spent more than three decades redefining what heavy metal is and what it can be. They’re a multifaceted beast, moving in many directions depending on where their creative for…

TONY!  The Tony Blair rock opera          Park Theatre N4 by Libby Purves and Friends

IT HAS COME TO FRUITION. REJOICE!    In a spirit of joyful pastiche, it’s a Sweeney-Todd sound that opens the show:  “`Prepare! To be made Aware! Of the most successful Labour Premier…

On the Couch with John Marc Desengano

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Review: A parody of Agatha Christie, ‘A Fine Feathered Murder’ is heavy on farce and light on plot by Emily McClanathan

If “The Play That Goes Wrong” had a raunchier older sister, it might look like “A Fine Feathered Murder.”

Looking back at a Squonk-tastic 30 years by Scott Mervis / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

7 fun things to do this weekend, June 30-July 4 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Like a Wheel That Turns: The 2022 Macfarlane Commissions

The post Like a Wheel That Turns: The 2022 Macfarlane Commissions appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Matthew Ryan Davies: Things We Bury

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Beanie Feldstein on Playing Fanny Brice in Funny Girl and Her Engagement by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Beanie Feldstein talks about playing Fanny Brice in the musical Funny Girl, her family's elaborate lies to keep her proposal a surprise and running into Kristen Wiig while being the maid of …

Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops by Brian Logan

Standup Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, our writer looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide…

All The Rage

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All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations

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Trixie And Katya Live breaks ticket sale records by Aussie Theatre

In The Dark Presents today announced that their current tour, Trixie And Katya Live, has broken the record for ticket

West Australian Opera presents Puccini’s epic thriller Tosca by Aussie Theatre

West Australian Opera presents Puccini!s Tosca in a striking production new to Perth from 14 – 23 July at His

The Substation announces Paul Selwyn Norton as its new Chief Executive Officer & Artistic Director

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Interview: Playwright Donja R. Love on Building the World of MCC Theater's soft

The new play runs off-Broadway through July 17.

53% Of Opens Off-Broadway June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work by Steph Del Rosso explores the 53% of white women who voted for our 45th president.

Alex Lawther Stars in Hamlet at Park Avenue Armory, Opening June 28 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway production of Robert Icke's adaptation is being performed in repertory with Icke's take on Oresteia.

Encores!' Into the Woods Begins Broadway Run June 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Patina Miller, Brian D'Arcy James, Phillipa Soo, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, and more star in the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical at the St. James Theatre.

IMPRESSIONS: Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, A Movement, A Celebration - Book by Judy Tyrus and Paul Novosel by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS:  Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, A Movement, A Celebration - Book by Judy Tyrus and Paul Novosel: "A former DTH ballerina, Tyrus carries the company’s history in her b…

Always More to Learn at 'Into the Woods' - With the musical's summer Broadway engagement, a longtime fan takes stock of the show's life lessons by Daniel Guss

With the musical's summer Broadway engagement, a longtime fan takes stock of the show's life lessons --- Watching Into the Woods at City Center Encores! this past spring was the first time I…