Laura Linney sets Broadway return in world premiere of David Auburn’s ‘Summer, 1976’ by Caitlin Hornik

The world premiere production of “Summer, 1976” will open on Broadway in April 2023, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Tuesday. Written by David Auburn and directed by Daniel Sullivan (co…

Review: Finding Community in ‘As You Like It’ by Alexis Soloski

This shimmering Shakespeare adaptation at the Delacorte Theater retains the outline of the original, while making space for songs. You don’t have to sing along, though you may want to.

Madagascar the Musical is coming to Melbourne and Perth by Gabi Bergman

The international touring production of the ferociously funny Madagascar – the Musical will roar into Melbourne and Perth after it

As You Like It Review. 5 Reasons to Love Shaina Taub’s Version of Shakespeare’s Comedy About Love by Jonathan Mandell

“All the world’s a stage, and everybody’s in the show, nobody’s a pro,” Shaina Taub, dressed in patch-quilt overalls, sings in the first moments of her spirited and enchanting musi…

As You Like It: A Pastoral Musical Comedy Delight by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★★ Journey into the Forest of Arden with this bright and breezy Public Works production The post As You Like It: A Pastoral Musical Comedy Delight appeared first on New York St…

August 2022

This world premiere election season comedy—based on the story of Leone Baxter and Clem Whitaker, who formed the first political consulting firm in U.S. history—is the so-true-it-feels-fa…

Review: As You Like It Finds Healing Properties in Art and Arden

Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery's musical adaptation returns to Shakespeare in the Park five years after its Public Works debut.

My Variety Review: 'All's Well That Ends Well' by Frank Rizzo

ALL PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS Get thee to Arden — or at least to the Arden depicted in the glorious, delightful and big-hearted music…

‘As You Like It’ Review: A Joyful Musical Closes Out the Summer in Central Park  by Gordon Cox

Get thee to Arden — or at least to the Arden depicted in the glorious, delightful and big-hearted musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” created as part of the Public …

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Broadway Update: New York, New York; Laura Linney Gabriel Byrne; Ella Fitzgerald Musical By: David Sheward August 30, 2022: Summertime and the livin' ain't easy. We keep getting bulletin…

June 2023

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest……

July 2023

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest……

Bodies of Knowledge – Facilitating Alternative and Humane Ways of Learning by Borisav Matić

Bodies of Knowledge (BOK) is a semi-nomadic classroom that facilitates alternative and non-dominant forms of learning that have the potential to lead us to a more humane and just society. Bo…

May 2023

Dive into the fascinating true story of Sholem Asch’s controversial play, The God of Vengeance, and the passionate artists who risked everything to bring it to the stage.

A refugee story set to Jewish wedding music? Christian Barry explains. by Ravelle Brickman

The coauthor and director of ‘Old Stock’—coming to Theater J—talks about how the acclaimed klezmer musical merges comedy and sex with the sorrow of loss.

What getting my first tattoo taught me about body acceptance by Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns always admired others’ permanent body art, but she didn’t think she could ever make the jump to get tattooed herself, even though everyone else in the neighborhood is. This …

Highlights from the Mladi Levi Festival in Ljubljana by Borisav Matić

The 25th edition of the international theatre and dance festival Mladi Levi (Young Lions) was successfully held in Ljubljana from 19th to 27th August. The festival, organized by a Slovenian …

Applications Open for Andrew Lloyd Weber Initiative 2022 Classroom Resource Grants, a Funding Opportunity for K-12 Schools by Michael Eddy

The American Theatre Wing launches applications for its 6th year of Classroom Resources Grants – a continuation to directly address key systemic issues that create obstacles in the educati…

Mary Rodgers' Memoir Gets Real About Sondheim, Other Broadway Greats - Variety

... Funnier and More Revealing About Her Life Among Broadway Greats ... Broadway composer Richard Rodgers, and her mother Dorothy Rodgers.

Why Mary Rodgers Pushed to Make Her Memoir Meaner, Funnier and More Revealing About Her Life Among Broadway Greats by Gordon Cox

The composer (“Once Upon a Mattress”), young adult author (“Freaky Friday”) and philanthropist Mary Rodgers wanted to write a memoir that was candid, cutting, dishy and vanity-free �…

Cast Set for North Shore Music Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical will begin performances at the Massachusetts venue in September.

MEGA-LITE: DECO Indy Pendant Q96 by Michael Eddy

MEGA-LITE offers a first look at the DECO Indy Pendant Q96, which offers a bold and elegant approach to indoor lighting. Featuring red, Green, blue and warm white color mixing, it provides b…

Disney's Frozen | International Montage by Broadwaysf

Disney's FROZEN is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from November 18–December 30. --- --- --- --- --- From the producer of THE LION KING and ALADDIN, FROZEN, the Tony®-nom…

CAA and Black Theatre Coalition Collaborate on New Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

The leading talent agency has joined with the advocacy organization to create a pipeline for aspiring Black talent reps.

Synetic Theater Names Ben Cunis Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

The theatre welcomes the one-time company member, who also has extensive experience in film, into a leadership role.

Scorpions World Tour Relies on ATEM Constellation 8K Live Production Workflow by Debi Moen

The Scorpions’ Rock Believer World Tour is using a multicamera production workflow featuring Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 cameras and ATEM Constellation 8K live production switcher from Bl…

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway

Rehearsals have begun for Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award® winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film. Almost Famous will begin preview perform…

Photos: Get a First Look at Adam Bregman, Dee Roscioli & More in SING STREET at The Huntington

The Huntington in association with Sing Street LLC have the released the first production photos for Sing Street, based on the hit 2016 indie film of the same title by John Carney. Get a fir…

Verge Aero Partners with T-Mobile and Google Pixel for Sky High Lollapalooza Drone Dance by Michael Eddy

Verge Aero took Chicago’s famous Lollapalooza festival to new highs in July as 300 of the company’s custom-built drones danced high above the site to elevate the experience. Acts as dive…

Get a First Look at Broadway-Aimed Sing Street at The Huntington Theatre by Michael Wiltbank

The coming-of-age musical set in 1982 Dublin is based on the 2016 indie film by John Carney.

Go Inside Rehearsals for Broadway's Almost Famous by Michael Wiltbank

Based on the 2000 film of the same name, the musical features a score by Tony and Pulitzer winner Tom Kitt and a book and lyrics by screenwriter Cameron Crowe.

SES Invests in Ayrton Domino LT for Busy Summer and Fall in the US by Michael Eddy

Headquartered in Mocksville, NC, Special Event Services (SES) offers audio, lighting, design, video, staging and live event production to a wide array of clients. The company recently invest…

A “Godot” Worth Waiting For at Barrington Stage Company by Philip

An esteemed scholar once wrote about “Waiting for Godot” that “We all bring to Samuel Beckett’s play whatever is uppermost in our minds.” As tidy as that seems, my “Godot” expe…

¡Viva La Vida! — Songs from "Frida, The Musical" an upcoming Broadway musical about Frida Kahlo by Lincoln Center

Audiences will be enthralled by this special peek into the upcoming Broadway musical Frida, The Musical, about the life of famed artist Frida Kahlo. Enjoy a preview of select songs (music by…

Audinate Announces Dante Domain Manager with Full Support for Dante Video by Michael Eddy

Dante Domain Manager 1.4 now encompasses all Dante audio and video products Audinate, developer of the professional AV-industry leading Dante® AV over IP solution, announces the immediate a…

Chris Rock says he has turned down offer to host Oscars again by Catherine Shoard

During a standup set Rock said that to return after Will Smith attacked him at this year’s awards would be like returning to the scene of a crime Chris Rock has reportedly declined an offe…

Obsidian Control Systems Announces Shipping Release of NX1™ Control System and ONYX 4.8 Software Release     by Michael Eddy

Following the successful launch of the NX1 lighting control system at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt in late April, the NX1™ console along with the add-on NX P™ playback win…

Watch the Japanese Cast of Pippin Perform 'Magic to Do' by Andrew Gans

Diane Paulus' production of the Stephen Schwartz musical reopens August 30 at the Tokyu Theatre Orb.

September 2022

The story continues with Part 2 of this thrilling winner of 4 Tony Awards® including Best Play. In contemporary Manhattan, Eric and Toby are 30-somethings who seem to be very much in love a…

Alec Baldwin, Tony Shalhoub and John Leguizamo Returning to Broadway in Yasmina Reza's ART?

A revival of Yasmina Reza's Art  might open on Broadway in Spring 2023. Starring Alec Baldwin, Tony Shalhoub, and John Leguizamo, it will be directed by Tony winner Matthew Warchus, who al…

The Music Man's Max Clayton & Funny Girl's Julie Benko on Enjoying Star-is-Born Moments as Broadway Standbys by Lindsey Sullivan

Both Broadway revivals of The Music Man and Funny Girl have had audiences buzzing over their starry headliners—Hugh Jackman, Beanie Feldstein and Lea Michele, who will step in as Fanny B…

Broadway Grosses: Moulin Rouge! The Musical Brings Summertime Sizzle by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which officially opened on July 25, 2019, is still going strong at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The Tony-winning musical, inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s film, brought …

Review of ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME by Rebecca Russavage

Stories have a special power, and they fill an irreplaceable role in human life. Once Upon a (korean) Time, a new play written by Daniel K. Isaac and developed by the Ma-Ti theatre company, …

Ep. 145, Animal Kingdom with 5 kids! Genie +, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids, & Dino Dig! by Framily Travel

Ron Logan Dies: Disney Legend Who Created Spectacles At Parks & Helped Bring ‘Beauty And The Beast’ To Broadway, Was 84 by Tomt

Ron Logan, a Disney Legend who as EVP and executive producer for Walt Disney Entertainment transformed live entertainment in its parks and helped bring Beauty and the Beast to Broadway, died…

Photo: Disney+ Debuts New HOCUS POCUS 2 Film Poster

Check out the new photo poster for the haunting sequel to the Halloween classic for a new look at Bette Midler (“The First Wives Club,” “Beaches”), Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and t…

Black Reparations: Apology, Repair, & Reconciliation: Declaration Reclamation by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired July 18, 2022 How is my story a part of American history? This panel shares the journey of the fight for reparations and the power of representation in the movement. This d…

Siul Reynoso of Los Gold Fires drops a supremely summery new single as Gabacho by J.r. Nelson and Leor Galil

Chicago Latine indie band Los Gold Fires have been quiet the past couple years, but guitarist Siul Reynoso has focused instead on a warmhearted, psych-tinged solo project called Gabacho. Rey…

Maria Friedman Concert Set for Connecticut's Orchestra Lumos Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway and West End performer-director will pay tribute to late songwriters Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch, and Michel Legrand.

Broadway's Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza to Star in Paper Mill Playhouse's On Your Feet! by Leah Putnam

Genao takes on the role of Gloria Estefan at the New Jersey theatre after making her Broadway debut in the musical.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at the Japanese-Language Production of PIPPIN Re-Opening in Japan Tonight

The Japanese-Language production of the Tony Award-winning revival of PIPPIN directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus re-opens tonight at the Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo, Japan where it…

Brian d'Arcy James Joins Netflix's THE PAIN HUSTLERS Film Starring Emily Blunt & Chris Evans

Brian d'Arcy James will join Emily Blunt and Chris Evans in the new Netflix film The Pain Hustlers. The cast will also include Andy Garcia (Father of the Bride, upcoming Book Club 2: The Ne…

Directors Gathering to Hold Inaugural Convening in October by American Theatre Editors

The 3-day virtual event will give directors nationwide the chance to collaborate and discuss needs and challenges unique to their work.

Broadway Box Office Holds Steady At $23M; ‘The Music Man’, ‘Hamilton’ Are Top Earners by Greg Evans

Most of the 21 Broadway productions on the boards last week showed some signs of summer doldrums, with 17 shows reporting drops in box office over the previous week. Still, with The Music Ma…

A Fistful of Frankensteins: Ten Takes on Mary Shelley’s Most Notorious Creation by Trav S.D.

And how will you be celebrating Mary Shelley’s birthday (1797-1851)? Having already written quite an extensive post on the influential author a couple of years ago, I thought this year I w…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/28/22

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/28/2022.

Jonathan Groff Narrates Audiobook of Ted Chapin's Everything Was Possible by Andrew Gans

Listen to an excerpt from the 2003 tome that charts the creation of the Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman-Harold Prince musical Follies.

Brian d’Arcy James Joins Cast of Netflix's The Pain Hustlers by Raven Brunner

The pharmaceutical drama also stars Chris Evans and Catherine O'Hara.

See Photos of Olivier Winner Lesli Margherita Reprise Broadway Role in Bucks County's Dames at Sea by Michael Wiltbank

The production will play the Pennsylvania theatre through September 11.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Music Man Back on Top After Hiatus by Logan Culwell-Block

The Meredith Willson revival, starring Tony winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, continues its box-office domination.

Forestburgh Playhouse Announces Slate for In the Works~In the Woods Festival by Talaura Harms

The 2nd annual new works festival will present two new musicals and one new play, as well as cabaret, reading, and conversation events.

BriTANick review – dazzling mirth from two SNL sketch masters by Brian Logan

Assembly George Square, EdinburghThere are few bells and whistles in Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher’s fringe debut, just two seasoned US comics in effortless harmony with each other Here�…

Sofia Kourtesis’s shimmering house music is as thoughtful as it is party ready by Joshua Minsoo Kim

There was a time when Sofia Kourtesis was content to simply make party music. On her first two EPs, the Berlin-based Peruvian house producer crafted shimmering tracks that could soundtrack […

U.K. Theatre Company Wise Children Acquires Permanent Home by Logan Culwell-Block

The company's take on Wuthering Heights will make its U.S. debut at St. Ann's Warehouse Off-Broadway later this year.

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING The Songs of Luke Di Somma by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 2 x double passes to giveaway to EVERYTHING AND NOTHING The Songs of Luke Di Somma at

Gabriel Byrne's Solo Show Walking with Ghosts to Play Broadway This Fall by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony and Emmy nominee Gabriel Byrne will return to Broadway this fall in his solo show Walking with Ghosts, adapted from his best-selling memoir of the same name. Lonny Price directs the pr…

Laura Linney to Return to Broadway in David Auburn's Summer, 1976 by Lindsey Sullivan

Oscar and Tony nominee Laura Linney is returning to Broadway. She will star in the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Auburn's Summer, 1976, directed by Tony winner …

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING The Songs of Luke Di Somma Cast Announcement by Aussie Theatre

Leading New Zealand musical theatre writer Luke Di Somma makes his Melbourne debut at the MC Showroom in September with

On Your Feet! Announces Casting for Paper Mill Playhouse Mounting

Linedy Genao, who understudied as Gloria on Broadway, takes on the lead role.

Laura Linney to Star in MTC's World Premiere of SUMMER, 1976 in Spring 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Summer, 1976 written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn (Proof, The Columnist), starring Tony Award® & Academy Award® nomin…

Death of a Salesman to Begin Broadway Run September 17th by Sandi Durell

Meet the Cast and Creatives – See Photos and Video – – By Melissa Griegel . . . Arthur Miller’s American masterpiece Death of Salesman will be returning to the Broadway stage this fa…

Laura Linney to Star in World Premiere of Summer, 1976 on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club by Raven Brunner

The new play is written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn and will feature direction by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan.

Netflix's Matilda the Musical Movie Sets December In-Theatre and Streaming Premiere Dates by Logan Culwell-Block

The adaptation of the Tony- and Olivier-winning production stars newcomer Alisha Weir as Matilda and Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull.

Sondheim-Inspired Production of George Bernard Shaw's Candida Announces Cast by Leah Putnam

The upcoming fall production at Off-Broadway's Theatre Row will star Fat Ham's R.J. Foster as Reverend James Morell and Queen's Avanthika Srinivasan as Candida.

Open Jar Studios Acquires Bway Printing by Logan Culwell-Block

The boutique printing service specializes in printing and hand-delivering scripts and scores for production rehearsals.

See The Piano Lesson Marquee Go Up at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre by Raven Brunner

"Broadway is the pulse of New York," says director LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

See Who's Joining Caroline Bowman and Lauren Nicole Chapman in Disney's Frozen Tour by Andrew Gans

The hit musical is currently playing Cleveland's Playhouse Square.

Review: Atlanta Shakespeare stirs local soul, improvisation into fun “(Abridged)” by Howard Pousner

The plays aren’t the thing that drives The Complete Works of William... The post Review: Atlanta Shakespeare stirs local soul, improvisation into fun “(Abridged)” appeared first on ART…

Inside Rehearsal for the Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Mr. Joe Iconis

Jayne Baron Sherman, Producer, August 26, 2022 by Barry Gordin

Alec Baldwin plans his return to acting — on Broadway — in first job since ‘Rust’ shooting by Johnny Oleksinski

A source exclusively told The Post that the actor will star in a revival of the play “Art” by Yasmina Reza.

The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper by Christopher Caz

As a piece of writing, "The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper" is whacky and creative, and except for a couple of out-of-place bits of humor, one involving a middle finger and another a c…

John Lloyd Young makes a stirring return to NYC with a soulful new concert at 54 Below by Deb Miller

For his current six-night engagement at 54 Below, stage, screen, and concert star John Lloyd Young has curated a new set list of Mostly Soul: Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway, featuring …

Immersive theatre in London by Kitty Underwood

Have you been to immersive theatre? Join in as much or as little as you want! Here are some of the best shows to get that immersive experience in London. The post Immersive theatre in London…

Bandit Lights Up Rockzilla Tour by Debi Moen

The Rockzilla Summer Tour featuring Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse, Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves has been crisscrossing the country with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. Light…

Laura Linney Sets Broadway Return In New Play By ‘Proof’ Playwright David Auburn by Greg Evans

Laura Linney will return to Broadway this spring in a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn (Proof). The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Summer, 1976 will reteam the writer wit…

Laura Linney to Return to Broadway in New David Auburn Play by Michael Paulson

“Summer, 1976,” about a friendship between two women in Ohio, will open next spring at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

Blood at the Root at Different Strokes by Edwin Arnaudin

This powerful, Jena Six-inspired drama is a true ensemble work from top to bottom.

Casting Announced for Revival of George Bernard Shaw's Candida

R.J. Foster and Avanthika Srinivasan lead the cast of the Gingold Theatrical Group production.

‘I think audiences can expect the unexpected’: Nadine Higgin prepares for her role in Yellowman at the Orange Tree Theatre by Kirsty Herrington

Nadine Higgin stars as Alma in the forthcoming production of Yellowman, which opens at the Orange Tree Theatre next month. Kirsty Herrington spoke with Nadine to find out more about her late…

Mamma Mia! The Party | London Trailer by Official London Theatre

Mamma Mia! The Party takes place at Nikos Taverna on the beautiful island of Skopelos, where the first Mamma Mia! movie was shot. As the sun sets on the island, a secret romance is blossomin…

West End's & Juliet Welcomes New Cast Members Nicolas Colicos, Billy Nevers, and Joe Foster by Raven Brunner

The jukebox musical, soon to make the jump to Broadway, continues its London run at Shaftesbury Theatre.

Three Off-Broadway Shows to See This Fall by Billy McEntee

See new plays that span styles and the boroughs this fall, including works by Will Arbery, Anna Kohler, and The Institute of Useless Activity. The post Three Off-Broadway Shows to See This F…

Laura Linney to Return to Broadway This Spring in New Play by David Auburn

Summer, 1976 will be a Manhattan Theatre Club production.

Gideon Glick and Adam Roberts to Release Cookbook, Give My Swiss Chards to Broadway

The Broadway-themed cookbook drops October 4.

Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts Plans Fall Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

The solo play, adapted from the two-time Tony nominee's memoir, will be directed by Lonny Price.

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Two Jews, Talking Starring Hal Linden and Bernie Kopell? by Leah Putnam

The world-premiere comedy from Ed. Weinberger opened Off-Broadway at Theatre at St. Clement’s August 29.

Opera Colorado jumps into its 40th season ready to celebrate surviving the pandemic by Ray Mark Rinaldi

Opera Colorado got a hand from donors who reached deep into their pockets even when there was no payback in the form of performances.

Gabriel Byrne’s ‘Walking With Ghosts’ Is Heading to Broadway by Kalia Richardson

The play, adapted from his memoir of the same name, will run for 75 performances starting in October.

Gabriel Byrne Heads To Broadway With Solo Show ‘Walking With Ghosts’ by Greg Evans

Actor Gabriel Byrne will bring his solo show Walking with Ghosts to Broadway this Fall, with a limited engagement of the production, directed by Lonny Price, beginning performances on Oct. 1…

Prop Table Tuesday: The Cane of His Existence (ft. GAVIN CREEL!) by Broadway By Ghostlight

Today, I share a unique cane used by the one-and-only Gavin Creel in the 2016 revival of She Loves Me. Gavin Creel was nice enough to record his memories of the amazing prop and I can't wait…

Caroline Bowman and Lauren Nicole Chapman to Lead Frozen Tour for 2022-23 Season

The hit Disney musical announces casting for its next year on the road.

Netflix Sets Christmas Release for Matilda Musical Movie

Emma Thompson stars as Miss Trunchbull in the adaptation of the West End and Broadway hit.

Gabriel Byrne to Bring Solo Show Walking With Ghosts to Broadway This Fall

Lonny Price will direct the work at the Music Box Theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Gabriel Byrne’s solo show ‘Walking with Ghosts’ to play Broadway by Broadway News

Producers Anne Clarke, Mara Isaacs and Neal Street have announced that they will bring Gabriel Byrne’s autobiographical solo show, “Walking with Ghosts,” to the Music Box Theatre this …

Les Misérables U.K. and Ireland Tour to Welcome New Éponine and Fantine by Andrew Gans

The tour arrives at the Norwich Theatre Royal August 31.

Liz Kingsman's One-Woman Show Will Transfer to London's West End by Logan Culwell-Block

The show previously played Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre.

See Production Photos of Daniel K. Isaac’s Once Upon a (Korean) Time by Michael Wiltbank

Ma-Yi Theater Company presents the new work about experiences of the Korean American diaspora at Off-Broadway’s La MaMa.

21 things our arts critics can't wait to do, see and listen to this fall in California by Charles McNulty, Carolina A. Miranda, Christopher Knight, Mark Swed

Twenty-one art shows, theatrical productions, classical concerts and operatic works our arts critics are looking ahead to in the coming months.

Entertainment Community Fund Special Music Man Performance by Sandi Durell

A raucous audience supported the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) at the Special Performance of the celebrated Broadway revival of Meredith Willson’s The Music…

Watch: Beanie Feldstein, Allison Janney, Ben Platt, More Pay Tribute to ‘Beloved’ Drama Teacher by Margaret Hall

Ted Walch served as drama teacher for California's Harvard-Westlake School, mentoring young talents as diverse as Jason Segel and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Helen Bertram and Progeny: From Broadway to Bond Parodies by Trav S.D.

I love and hate it when this happens — exploration of the life of an interesting person uncovers a warren of their fascinating relatives and associates. Love it because it’s a gold mine.…

Erasure is Not an Option: Intimacy Advocacy Through a Transgender Lens by Ann James, Raja Benz

By Ann James, Raja Benz. Ann James sits down with intimacy choreographer Raja Benz to discuss her experience implementing cultures of consent in rehearsal rooms, cultivating a localized appr…

A Leading Choreographer Joins the War Effort, With Classical Ballet by Marina Harss

Alexei Ratmansky, one of the most important figures in ballet, is supporting Ukraine by staging “Giselle” with a company made up of Ukrainian refugees.

New cast members join & Juliet West End cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo & Juliet the musical have announced three new cast members will be joining the popular West End hit. This post New cast members join & Juliet West End cast first appe…

Kinky Boots by Jk Clarke

By Samuel L. Leiter . . .  Theater returned to town last year after its extended postponement stemming from the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean things were back to normal. Except for a ti…

On the Couch with Susanna Qian

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What Is Chicago Talking About? A Conversation with Susan Booth, Incoming Artistic Director of the Goodman Theatre by Ted C. Fishman

Booth, like Robert Falls, whose role she is taking at the Goodman, has shown how a strong, visionary director can keep a creative whirlwind in motion for decades. Over the last twenty-one ye…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by Ashley Steves

TKTS Back At Lincoln Center, IT Musical Parody To Play Chelsea Table with Garrett Clayton, Eleri Ward Releases New Sondheim Record “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, …

Opera Australia reveals 2023 Season

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March 2023

Growing up in 1970s Hilo, Lovey Nariyoshi endures middle school with the help of her best friend, Jerry, and forges a sense of identity by white American pop culture and media that makes her…

April 2023

Growing up in 1970s Hilo, Lovey Nariyoshi endures middle school with the help of her best friend, Jerry, and forges a sense of identity by white American pop culture and media that makes her…

January 2023

A deep yet lightly comical look at the universal issues of sibling rivalry and father/son relationships.

February 2023

A deep yet lightly comical look at the universal issues of sibling rivalry and father/son relationships.

November 2022

Set in 1941, the comedy explores a time when a precarious balance exists between American GIs, local Japanese, and West Maui Okinawans.

Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne in September

The post Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne in September appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

‘The sheer theatrical verve is something to savour’: INTO THE WOODS – Bath ★★★★ by Alun Hood

The fact that Terry Gilliam and Leah Hausman’s production of Into The Woods at Theatre Royal Bath is one of two high profile productions currently running on either side of the Atlantic is…

Meaner, Funnier, Even More Revealing by Broadway Podcast Network

How writer Jesse Green worked with Mary Rodgers to make her memoir "Shy" as lively, candid and cutting as she wanted it to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sidi Wacho sing of a revolution that will be danced by Catalina Maria Johnson

Fronted by French-Algerian rapper Saidou and Chilean rapper Juanito Ayala, Sidi Wacho unite rebelliousness on both sides of the Atlantic (specifically, Northern Africa and the global south) …

Review: ‘Great Altercations’ on the Second City e.t.c. Stage finds its best moments in its biggest risks by Chris Jones

Second City’s e.t.c. Stage was founded as a place to take risks and the current revue thrives best when it takes that mission to heart.

‘A Little Life,’ ‘Bloody Difficult Women’ Light Up Edinburgh, While ‘Not For Everyone’ Lives Up to Its Name: The Hits — and Misses — o by Naman Ramachandran

Two years ago, the Edinburgh Festival — comprised of film and TV events but dominated by the much larger Fringe festival — was entirely canceled by COVID. In 2021, it returned in a much …

Hair (1979) by Musicalsplaining

This week we discuss Miloš Forman's 1979 film adaptation of the iconic Broadway show. Angie considers if Amadeus is a musical actually, and Kaveh gets hung up on hairlines. See Privacy Pol…

12 fun things to do in Pittsburgh over Labor Day Weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Hound Of The Baskervilles Tour announced starring Colin Baker and Terry Molloy by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Colin Baker and Terry Molloy are to co-star in a new tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound Of The Baskervilles this autumn. This post The Hound Of The Baskervilles Tour …

A screwball farce and powerhouse performers in ‘The Outsider’ at Keegan Theatre by Gregory Ford

With perfect timing, a hilarious look at the fragility of democracy.

NEWS: A musical about panto? Oh Yes I Am! at the King’s Head Theatre is proof there is nothing like a Dame by Featured Content

Is it a musical? Is it panto? Is it a musical about panto? Find out when you see OH YES I AM!, arriving at London’s King’s Head from 11-12 September 2022.

Lucrezia Borgia

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What good is a new national cultural policy without history?

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December 2022

It's Christmas time in Tree Town and all the Trees are dying to look their best. After a string of disappearances, Small Paul (the puniest tree in Tree Town) and Noel (the mayor's daughter) …

October 2022

From the Creator/Producer of Dex!: A Killer A Musical and the Halloween hit The Rat Pack Undead, comes SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw premiering at The Adrienne Theater in P…

Opera Australia’s celebrated Artistic Director presents his grand finale – a showcase of the world’s finest talent by Aussie Theatre

After 13 years at the helm of the national opera company, Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini AM today announced his final

64 featuring Jose Restrepo, George Salazar, and Alan H. Green from ALBUM by Joe Iconis by Mr. Joe Iconis

The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park's As You Like It Opens August 30 by Talaura Harms

127 New Yorkers star in the Public Works musical adaptation by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery.

Signature's Season Opener, No Place to Go, Begins August 30 by Andrew Gans

Matthew Gardiner directs the production at the Arlington, Virginia, venue.

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The baby-faced oddball has gone from performing to tiny audiences to winning live comedy’s most coveted prize, the Edinburgh festival fringe comedy award What does an Edinburgh comedy awar…