Annapolis Opera brings ‘La bohème’ to beautiful life by Charles Green

Emotionally stirring singing gives powerful richness to the lyrics and makes this classic a wonderful season opener.

In Memoriam: Robin Alexander Irvine, Tour Manager, 77 by Debi Moen

Robin Alexander Irvine, who had a long career as a tour manager, died Aug. 21, 2022 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He died at age 77, surrounded by his family.   Robin was born…

Middlebury, Vt. Filmfest: The Week for New Filmmakers by Frank Rizzo

The second day of the festival was also filled with film, films and more films, both short and feature length from the U.S. as well as from around the world. What I liked about these films w…

Can’t Tell You Why, But Savor ‘Now and Then’ When You Can by Bill Hirschman

I am begging every critic colleague, everyone who has seen Actors’ Playhouse’s Now and Then to NOT give away anything! One of the many pleasures in this drama laced with humor is watchin…

Robert LuPone, MCC Theater Founder and Artistic Director, Passes Away at 76

MCC Theater has announced the passing of performer and MCC Founding Co-Artistic Director Bob LuPone. LuPone passed this morning following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Six Fix: Turning His-tory into Her Story by Amanda Ellison

Along with the rest of the world, Aussie audiences continue to turn up in their droves to experience Six, the

Robert LuPone, Actor and Artistic Director, Dies at 76 by Margaret Hall

Mr. LuPone was Tony nominated for his performance as Zach in A Chorus Line.

Edinburgh festival’s funniest performers for 2022 are revealed by Vanessa Thorpe and Veronica Lee

Young Latina whose act tackles disability is among the winners at prestigious awards ceremony Both of the top prizes for being funny at the 2022 Edinburgh fringe festival have gone to foreig…

In Loving Memory of Bob LuPone by MCC Theater

MCC founding Co-Artistic Director Bob LuPone passed away Saturday, August 27, after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Robert LuPone by BroadwayWorld

Interview: MICHELE RAGUSA (Now appearing in THE BUTCHER BOY at Off-Broadway’s Irish Repertory Theatre) by Gregory Fletcher

GETTING TO THE MEAT OF HER CAREER Michele Ragusa is blessed and touched by the theater Gods — they’re real, trust us. Her career in theater is simply glowing, full of variety, and seemin…

Watch Six, Beetlejuice and Moulin Rouge at Broadway in Bryant Park by Jonathan Mandell

Below are videos of some of the performances in the last Broadway in Bryant Park lunchtime concert of Summer 2022. The hour-long concert began with an acrobatic and musical “pre-show” pe…

On Paul Reubens and Pee-wee’s Playhouse by Trav S.D.

Paul Reubens a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman (b. 1952) turns 70 years old today. I realized that just in the nick of time when I was posting about Tim Burton a couple of days back and decided that my …

Moulin Rouge in Bryant Park: Lady Marmalade by NewYorkTheater

Cast members from Moulin Rouge the Broadway musical sing "Lady Marmalade" (the song with the line "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?")

June 2023

Devil. Tyrant. Boar. Richard III delights in playing all of these roles on his way to the one he really wants: King. His notorious cruelty matches his lust for power as he plays a strategic …

April 2023

One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Macbeth is a swiftly moving nightmare, which follows the terrifying rise and fall of the Macbeths, a Scottish lord and lady, turned ruthless Kin…

December 2022

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be …

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton by NPR

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC's long-serving Congresswoman, plays our game about DC Comics. She is joined by panelists Roxanne Roberts, Tom Bodett and Alzo Slade.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat's David Archuleta Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat's star, David Archuleta takes over to take you behind the scenes of his day at Tuacahn Center for the Ar…

March 2023

Deep in the jungles of India, an infant “man cub” is adopted by a pack of wolves and raised as their own. The wolves name the child Mowgli, who grows under the watchful eyes of Bagheera …

ABT Studio Company | GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE by American Ballet Theatre

ABT Studio Company dancers Maddie Brown and Yuma Matsuura perform GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE. Video by Nel Shelby Productions Filmed at NYU Skirball, New York NY Choreography after Victor Gsovs…

KINKY BOOTS. FULL OUT! by Corine Cohen

‘Ludicrous & surprisingly moving’: THE REST OF OUR LIVES – Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Tom Bolton

The Rest Of Our Lives at Summerhall, Edinburgh ends in a remarkable moment of mass dancing as the audience descends on the stage, suddenly finding themselves at full emotional stretch thanks…

Beetlejuice at Bryant Park by NewYorkTheater

“Beetlejuice” cast members Alex Brightman, Kerry Butler, Elizabeth Teeter and David Josefsberg sang three numbers from the Broadway musical at the Broadway in Bryant Park lunchtime conce…

Sam Campbell wins comedy award at Edinburgh festival fringe 2022 by Vanessa Thorpe

Australian comedian scoops £10,000 prize as Mexican-born American Lara Ricote is named best newcomer The top comedy prizes at this year’s Edinburgh festival fringe have gone to foreign ta…

David Jackson at 54 Below by Edward A Kliszus

David Jackson at 54 Below OpeningNight.Online Jackson's keenly personal anecdotes segued into music that defined moments of his life, with storytelling characterizing Broadway history. The p…

42nd Street Anniversary Reunion Hosted by Lee Roy Reams by Sandi Durell

by Linda Amiel Burns . . . On August 24, 2022, Dancers Over 40……and Friends presented “The 42nd Anniversary and Reunion of the Cast and Crew of 42nd Street” at The Triad.Theater. …

Joyzelle Joyner: Of Cooch and Courthouses by Trav S.D.

I first became aware of screen dancer Joyzelle Joyner (1905-1980) from her performance in the early talkie comedy short The Night Court (1927) directed by Bryan Foy for Vitaphone and starrin…

Remembering Myrna Salazar and Jaimie Branch, and more by Shawnee Day

Most read articles and top stories from the last two weeks: From deeper in the archives (2014), also trending: The post Remembering Myrna Salazar and Jaimie Branch, and more appeared first o…

‘A fine evening’s entertainment’: THE OSMONDS – Touring by Louise Penn

In a world heavily populated with jukebox shows The Osmonds is more Jersey Boys or Sunny Afternoon than Tina or The Cher Show. A fine evening’s entertainment.

Watch Highlights From Off-Broadway's Kinky Boots Starring Callum Francis | Playbill

Kinky Boots, the 2013 Tony winner for Best Musical, officially opened its Off-Broadway debut August 25 at Stage 42 following previews that began ...

REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Frinton Summer Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar being performed in the big top as part of the Frinton Summer Theatre season. This …

Improv Game: Yes, And… and No, But… by Kerry Hishon

In improvisation, one of the first rules that drama students are commonly taught is to always say, “Yes, and…” to continue the story. Basically, agree with presented concepts to keep t…

Bartlett Sher-Directed My Fair Lady Revival Closes at London Coliseum August 27 by Raven Brunner

The production is set to embark on a U.K. and Ireland tour beginning in September.

Megan Hilty Presents Broadway in the Woods Concert in Georgia August 27 by Raven Brunner

The Broadway favorite's setlist includes tunes from her stage and screen career.