Interview: Sharon Azrieli Finds Joy and Comfort in Music

Azrieli talks about her latest albums and the Azrieli Music Prizes.

Free First Nations storytelling events at Adelaide Festival Centre this weekend by Gabi Bergman

OUR MOB 2022 festivities continue at Adelaide Festival Centre this weekend with free First Nations storytelling events, OUR WORDS and

“Equality and Democracy are Under Assault” President Biden’s Sept 1 Soul of the Nation speech video and transcript by Jonathan Mandell

“Too much of what is happening in our country today is not normal. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic,” Presiden…

Meet the Cast of 42nd Street: Kate Baldwin by Goodspeed Musicals

Come and meet...Kate Baldwin, who plays Dorothy Brock in Goodspeed's production of 42nd Street. She'll even let you in on a little secret about what makes her Dorothy different from all the…

Curious Theatre Company Has a New Leader by Spencer Campbell

Jada Suzanne Dixon assumes artistic control of Curious Theatre Company. The post Curious Theatre Company Has a New Leader appeared first on 5280.

Pandemonium: A Sequel to Peter Pan by Darryl Reilly

Good-natured zaniness abounds as that boy who won’t grow up and Captain Hook appear at the home of a contemporary American family in this zesty fantasia. The post Pandemonium: A Sequel to…

Love, hope, and talent delight in ‘Little Women’ at NextStop Theatre by Kendall Mostafavi

Performed with an abundance of heart and passion, the musical is a not-to-be-missed experience.

April 2023

One of Shakespeare’s earliest and bloodiest plays explores the desperate nihilism of a world where an unstoppable cycle of revenge has begun.

Cast Announced for New Annie National Tour by Caitlin Moynihan

The cast and creative team for the upcoming national touring production of Annie has been announced. The tour launches on October 4 at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York before hea…

Cecily Strong To Star In THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE At Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum

“Saturday Night Live” star Cecily Strong will perform in Jane Wagner's one-woman show “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper …

San Juan Hill: A New York Story by Etienne Charles opens the new David Geffen Hall by New York Philharmonic

Don’t miss the world premiere by Trinidadian composer and artist Etienne Charles which opens the new David Geffen Hall. Performed by Etienne Charles & Creole Soul and the New York Philharm…

Jane Ede chats about making Opera accessible with BEFORE BREAKFAST by Gabi Bergman

It’s early morning in 1947 Australia. Sunshine streams through the window and birds are singing. But Charlotte is on the

Billy Porter to Host Tectonic Theater Project's Annual Benefit Cabaret Featuring Joaquina Kalukango, Michael Urie & More

Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Billy Porter is set to host Tectonic Theater Project’s annual benefit cabaret, A Tectonic Cabaret, Monday, October 3, 2022 with a cocktail hour at…

LeeAnét Noble is new artistic director of Adventure Theatre MTC by News Desk

The visionary choreographer, director, and educator joins ATMTC after a transformational career at Shakespeare Theatre Company and Disney Theatrical Group.

Cast Complete for New National Tour of Annie, Launching in October by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will be directed by Jenn Thompson, who appeared as an orphan in the original Broadway production of the family favorite.

Bandit Lites Sends New Chauvet on the Road by Debi Moen

Industry leader Bandit Lites has again invested in some of the latest new offerings from Chauvet Professional. Jake Tickle, Bandit Vice President of Business and Innovation, made a trip to v…

Haunted History in Cottage Country: “Cottagers and Indians” by Barbara Gabriel

Cottagers and Indians by Drew Hayden Taylor A lazy afternoon on a cedar deck that could be anywhere in Ontario cottage country. A casually dressed, mature woman from Toronto (her relaxed co…

With 'Funny Girl' looming, Lea Michele is still addressing those bullying claims by Nardine Saad

Ahead of her debut in Broadway's 'Funny Girl,' 'Glee' star Lea Michele discussed the allegations about her microaggressions and prima donna behavior.

Making the Musical | John Logan & Justin Levine by Broadwaysf

Book writer John Logan and Music Supervisor/Orchestrator Justin Levine talk about their process for creating MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is coming to the Orpheum Th…

Len Cariou, Brad Oscar, John Rubinstein & More to Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE! at 54 Below in September by Broadwayworld.com

54 BELOW will present Len Cariou, Brad Oscar, John Rubinstein, and more in "Charles Kirsch's Backstage Babble Live!" on Tuesday, September 6 at 7 PM. 14-year-old Charles Kirsch, the host of …

Odds & Ends: Broadway's New James Earl Jones Theatre Sets Unveiling for September 12 by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. New James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiled on September 12 Broadway's newest theater, the James Earl Jones Theatre, will be unveiled for…

Jonathan Hashmonay, Maite Uzal & More Set for Fiddler on the Roof National Tour by Caitlin Moynihan

Fiddler on the Roof will recommence its touring production for the 2022-29023 season with performances beginning on October 11 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The Bartlett Sher-…

Happy Back to Hogwarts Day by Mirvish Productions

Sesame Street the Musical and Elmo by Sandi Durell

Rockefeller Productions, a leader in quality family entertainment, and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the iconic “Sesame Street,” shared the first video …

Watch Elmo Draw His Own Sardi's Caricature to Celebrate Sesame Street The Musical by Margaret Hall

The beloved children's show is headed Off-Broadway, with music by Broadway composers Tom Kitt and Helen Park.

Broadway's Lewis J. Stadlen to Lead Death of a Salesman at Flint Repertory Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony nominee will star as Willy Loman in the Pulitzer-winning Arthur Miller play.

Superheroes, Dragons, and Grindr Dates: Behind Lizard Boy with Justin Huertas, William A. Williams, and Kiki DeLohr by Leah Putnam, Margaret Hall

The American musical, which has been in development since 2013, made its Fringe debut this year.

What's Headed to Broadway This Fall? by Talaura Harms

Eleven plays and seven musicals will hit the boards in a robust first half of the 2022–23 Broadway theatre season.

See Inside Rehearsals for Off-Broadway's This Beautiful Future by Michael Wiltbank

The Rita Kalnejais play previously enjoyed a sold out run at Off-Broadway's Theaterlab.

Goodspeed's 42nd Street in Rehearsal by Goodspeed Musicals

Step inside the rehearsal room of Goodspeed's 42nd Street for a first look at Director/Choreographer's tap-happy choreography! 42nd Street The Goodspeed Spet 16 - Nov 6, 2022 Learn more: h…

VIDEO: Julia Murney Discusses Her Role in the New Off-Broadway Musical BETWEEN THE LINES

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the Broadway Icon, who discusses her new role in the new off-Broadway musical Between the Lines at Second Stag…

Video Auditions Roundup: Take Me Out, What the Constitution Means to Me, In the Heights by Dylan Parent

Set up your home studio and submit for roles on Broadway and beyond.

Petrina Bromley, Clint Butler, Kate Etienne & More to Star in COME FROM AWAY: THE CONCERT

A dynamic group of performers from several ‘Come From Away’ companies around the world will assemble for this special presentation. The concerts will welcome home Newfoundlanders and Lab…

Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2022 - Where to Watch HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!

This September, Broadway fans can wind down from summer with a stacked lineup of new albums, concerts, television shows, and movies to binge. From the new live capture of Heathers: the Music…

Watch the Touring Queens of Six Perform an NPR Tiny Desk Concert by Leah Putnam

National Public Radio welcomed stage royalty for a special performance.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for New ANNIE National Tour

Leapin’ Lizards! The full cast and creative team has been announced for the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. In the title role of Annie is Ellie Pulsifer, …

Censorship in Schools by Natalie Clare

Resources for artists and educators. The post Censorship in Schools appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

"San Juan Hill: A New York Story" by Etienne Charles opens the new David Geffen Hall by Lincoln Center

Don’t miss the world premiere by Trinidadian composer and artist Etienne Charles which opens the new David Geffen Hall. Performed by Etienne Charles & Creole Soul and the New York Philharm…

VIDEO: Elmo Puts His Own Picture Up at Sardi's Ahead of SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL World Premiere

See the first video in a series of Elmo at Sardi’s from the world premiere of the new Sesame Street the Musical. This production is designed for both the young and the young-at-heart, incl…

Top Tips For Students Entering a One-Act Playwriting Competition by Rebecca Bain

StageAgent intern (& award-winning playwright) Rebecca Bain offers her tips for drama students looking to enter their first one-act playwriting competition.

Review Roundup: LOS OTROS Off-Broadway- What Did the Critics Think?

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nomi…

FUNNY GIRL to Add New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company

Lea Michele is set to take over as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway, begining performances on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and when she joins the company, she will be getting a new song …

Will Eisner's Graphic Novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD to be Developed Into a Stage Musical

Will Eisner’s 1978 graphic novel A Contract With God is being developed into a stage musical featuring music by Sam Hollander, Lisa Loeb, Matisyahu, Ryan Miller and Jill Sobule.

Wynton Marsalis & The Manhattan Transfer at the Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Wynton Marsalis—the acclaimed performer, composer, educator, bandleader, and nine-time Grammy winner—strides across all genres to create a body of work that places him among the world’…

Review: In ‘On That Day in Amsterdam,’ a Traveler Becomes a Tourist by Laura Collins-Hughes

Two young men wander the city before they both must say farewell and return to very different lives.

Full Cast Announced for Next Season of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF North American Tour

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Non-Equity Fiddler on the Roof North American Tour. The tour will begin the 2022-2023 season on October 11, 2022 with a week of perfor…

Lea Michele Calls Out Sexist Online Bullying, Dismisses Rumor Of Illiteracy As “Sad” by Greg Evans

Lea Michele, who begins performances as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl revival next week, says she believes much of the recent online vitriol and trolling against her is sexist, and …

Are Preseason Games A Prelude To Winning Season For The Jets? by Victoria L. Dammer

Are Preseason Games A Prelude To Winning Season For The Jets? OpeningNight.Online The New York Jets wrapped up their 3rd preseason game on August 28 with a close win over the New York Giants…

Up on the Marquee: KPOP

The box office is now open for the upcoming new musical KPOP, which is currently in rehearsals for Broadway. KPOP is set to begin previews on Thursday, October 13, 2022, with an opening nigh…

Will Eisner Graphic Novel A Contract With God Reportedly Headed to the Stage by Raven Brunner

American Idiot and Jagged Little Pill producer Vivek J. Tiwary has acquired stage rights to the late cartoonist's work set in a New York City tenement building.

Photos: SIX 'Boleyn' North American Tour Cast Meets the Press!

The 'Boleyn Tour' of SIX is set to launch at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 20. See the company of the 'Boleyn Tour' of SIX meet the press here!

Broadway's Funny Girl Will Get a New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out which tune from the real Fanny Brice's songbook is being added to the stage musical for the first time.

Report: Broadway's Funny Girl Will Get a New Song When Lea Michele Joins the Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out which tune from the real Fanny Brice's songbook is being added to the stage musical for the first time.

Heathers the Musical Announces the Incoming Class Members for Off-West End Production by Leah Putnam

Joining the cast are Erin Caldwell as Veronica Sawyer and Nathanael Landskroner as Jason ‘J.D’ Dean.

Get a First Look at Off-Broadways Science Comedy Strings Attached by Michael Wiltbank

The show follows three scientists who are visited by Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, and Max Planck.

Matt Shakman Will Step Down as Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director by Andrew Gans

Shakman will remain on the Los Angeles theatre's board of directors.

Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A (KOREAN) TIME at Ma-Yi Theater Company - What Did the Critics Think?

Ma-Yi Theater Company is presenting the world premiere of Daniel K. Isaac's ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME. Directed by Obie-winner Ralph B. Peña, Isaac's epic new play mixes traditional Korean …

Official James Earl Jones Theatre Dedication Ceremony to Take Place This Month

The Shubert Organization, Inc. has announced that on Monday, September 12, the Cort Theatre will be officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award-winning…

Deaf West Theatre Oedipus at the Getty Villa with Company Member Ashlea Hayes by Deaf West

Through our telling of the Oedipus tale, we explore how multiple identities and languages become intertwined in a murder mystery. Through her performance as the DeafBlind oracle Tiresias, As…

Me Time by Gregory Wakeman

Me Time unfortunately fails to turn this smart idea for a comedy into anything worthwhile. The post Me Time appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Peter von Kant by Kathleen Sachs

Ozon’s ode offers a diverting, fresh perspective on Fassbinder’s harrowing melodrama. The post Peter von Kant appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Funny Pages by Becca James

Kline’s trick to getting everything to coalesce is commitment—of himself, his passion, and his love—resulting in a distinctly dark comedy that is worth seeing. The post Funny Pages app…

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. by Sheri Flanders

For those who grew up with any personal proximity to the Black church or religious homophobia, this movie will hit incredibly close to home. The post Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. appeared…

The Sound of Music stars surprised Julie Andrews with a “Do-Re-Mi” singalong! (🎥 by Scott Feinberg) by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Kinky Boots by Joseph Pisano

Several years after vacating its Broadway home, "Kinky Boots" has settled in to a cozier off-Broadway venue, Stage 42, at a presumed discount for theatergoers, albeit with a much smaller orc…

Joey McIntyre and Jujubee Join DRAG: THE MUSICAL at The Bourbon Room in Hollywood

Joey McIntyre and drag icon Jujubee have joined the cast of DRAG: The Musical, returning to The Bourbon Room in Hollywood, with performances running September 23-October 15, 2022.

Will Eisner Graphic Novel ‘A Contract With God’ Set For Stage Musical Adaptation by Greg Evans

Will Eisner’s groundbreaking 1978 graphic novel A Contract With God is being developed into a stage musical featuring music by Sam Hollander, Lisa Loeb, Matisyahu, Ryan Miller and Jill Sob…

'Everyone Deserves the Chance to Fly': Wicked Holding Open Call for Broadway and Touring Productions by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical will hold an audition in Atlanta; self-tapes will also be accepted.

At Shakespeare’s Globe, a Nonbinary Joan of Arc Causes a Stir by Alex Marshall

Even before the production debuted, it had inflamed a rancorous debate about sex and gender that plays out almost daily in Britain.

Quiz: Spot the Fake Character! Can You Recognize the Imposter in These Broadway Musicals? by Talaura Harms

Grizabella, Growltiger, Jennyanydots, and Maggiepollit—one of these names doesn't belong.

Spoiler Alert!: On Rex Beach and “The Spoilers” by Trav S.D.

I have had occasion to mention various versions of The Spoilers 25 times here on Travalanche, so I thought it might be fitting today to pay homage to the author of that oft-remade tale, and …

Celebrating the Spirit in Intimacy Work by Ann James, Cristina (cha) Ramos

By Ann James, Cristina (Cha) Ramos . Ann James interviews Cha Ramos about her approach to intimacy direction, which pulls from Cha’s multidisciplinary theatrical career, her Cuban American…

Otro Ritmo, Jazz Fest, and more by Micco Caporale and Kerry Reid

Thursday night punk music at One City Tap (3115 S. Archer)? Must be Otro Ritmo! Rejoice in the frenzied guitars of Poison Boys, Liquids (a favorite of Reader senior writer […] The post Otr…

Southern Utah University Theatre Professor Sues Over Requirement To Use They/Them Pronouns

Richard Bugg, a tenured Southern Utah University theater professor is suing university leaders after he 'was instructed to use they/them pronouns when referring to a nonbinary student or fa…

Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre Sets Date for Official Unveiling by Logan Culwell-Block

The name change comes with a $47 million restoration and expansion of the former Cort Theatre.

3-Day Outdoor Curtain Up Broadway Festival Sets 2022 Return by Logan Culwell-Block

Sponsored by Prudential, the event will culminate in a finale concert broadcast live on WABC.

Brandon Victor Dixon & Amra-Faye Wright to Join Angelica Ross in Chicago by Lindsey Sullivan

Brandon Victor Dixon and Amra-Faye Wright will join Chicago in the roles of Billy Flynn and Velma Kelly. They will star alongside previously announced Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart beginning o…

James Earl Jones Theatre Gets Official Broadway Opening: Renaming & Dedication Ceremony Announced by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Cort Theatre will officially become the James Earl Jones Theatre in an official renaming and dedication ceremony on Monday, Sept. 12, the Shubert Organization announced today. T…

Pastry chef Ollyvia Putri’s 20-layer cakes are legit by Mike Sula

Ollyvia Putri insists on only canned Wijsman sweetcream salted butter for her bacon cake. “I cannot change that,” she says of the imported Dutch butter. “My grandma would kill me.” […

Shubert Organization to unveil James Earl Jones Theatre on Sept. 12 by Caitlin Hornik

The Shubert Organization has announced that the newly renamed James Earl Jones Theatre will be unveiled on Sept. 12. The theater, formerly known as the Cort, will be officially named in a ce…

At Lincoln Center, Addicted to Swing and Back on the Dance Floor by Julia Jacobs, Rachel Sherman and Evelyn Freja

After a pandemic hiatus, dancing under the stars has returned, uniting old friends and acquaintances.

Brandon Victor Dixon and Amra-Faye Wright Will Join CHICAGO This Month

Chicago will welcome back Amra-Faye Wright in the role of “Velma Kelly” and welcomes Brandon Victor Dixon in the role of “Billy Flynn” joining previously announced Angelica Ros…

Thank You, Five: Backstage With The Lion King’s Pearl Khwezi by Heather Gershonowitz

Playbill gets ready with Khwezi as she prepares for her entrance as Broadway's Nala.

Off-Broadway's Ars Nova Introduces 'Name Your Price' Initiative by Raven Brunner

Audiences will be invited to "name their price" for tickets to every performance during the 20th anniversary season.

Brandon Victor Dixon to Play Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway

Dixon joins the cast during Angelica Ross's star turn as Roxie Hart.

Review: Gangsters, gamblers aside, “Guys and Dolls” doesn’t risk much at Lyric by Howard Pousner

It shouldn’t be much of a gamble for Atlanta Lyric Theatre to... The post Review: Gangsters, gamblers aside, “Guys and Dolls” doesn’t risk much at Lyric appeared first on ARTS ATL.

‘Exhilarating & frustrating’: MUSES – The Space (Online Show) by Louise Penn

Both exhilarating and frustrating, Muses brings something new and innovative to the theatre space. It’s often just beautiful, and sometimes bizarre. I’m interested to see what Puro Caos …

These Shows Won Big Awards at This Year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

Karim Khan's Brown Boys Swim and Maimuna Memon's Manic Street Creature both won coveted Fringe First Awards.

Brandon Victor Dixon and Amra-Faye Wright Will Join Angelica Ross in Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

Tickets for KPOP Are Now on Sale by Billy McEntee

"KPOP" is a multimedia experience that explores the relentless discipline, raw talent, and commercial ambition behind the international sensation. The post Tickets for KPOP Are Now on Sale…

Danielle Brooks Got Into Juilliard By Performing a Piece From The Piano Lesson by Raven Brunner

"Every time I come on Broadway, it's some full-circle moment for me," said the Tony nominee.

VIDEO: Kennedy Kanagawa Talks Scene-Stealing Milky White in INTO THE WOODS on CBS MORNINGS

In a new segment on CBS Mornings, correspondent Jamie Wax sat down with Kennedy Kanagawa, who is the Milky White puppeteer in Into the Woods on Broadway. The puppet, which is mostly made of …

Will Eisner’s Graphic Novel ‘A Contract With God’ Being Adapted Into Broadway Musical (EXCLUSIVE) by Carson Burton

TEG+ has acquired the stage rights to Will Eisner’s graphic novel “A Contract With God” and is adapting it into a Broadway musical, with new and original songs written by Sam Holland…

Photos: Original Baker's Wife Joanna Gleason Meets the Cast of INTO THE WOODS

Joanna Gleason, Broadway's original Baker's Wife in Into The Woods, stopped by the current revival and posed backstage with members of the cast. Check out the photos here!

WICKED Will Hold Open Call Auditions in Atlanta

Good news! The Broadway and national touring companies of Wicked are looking for their new stars. The Telsey Office just announced that they will hold an open call for singers in Atlanta, Ge…

Watch Jenn Colella Invite Everyone to Pay It Forward On Behalf of a Real-Life Come From Away Newfoundlander by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite launches 11 Days of Kindness, a project started by one of the real-life people depicted in the Broadway musical.

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of Michael John LaChiusa and Ellen Fitzhugh's Los Otros? by Leah Putnam

The new Off-Broadway one-act musical stars Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.

Disability takes center stage with Babes With Blades by Bridgette M. Redman

A man who murders children, abuses his wife, and usurps the throne, Shakespeare’s Richard III is the epitome of villainy—and usually shown as a limping hunchback othered because of his […

You’ll have a helluva good time seeing “Hadestown” at Buell Theatre by Barbara Ellis

The smash Broadway musical and multiple Tony Award-winner is in Denver only until Sept. 11 but it's a must-see for any theater fan. The talent is top notch and the music will stick with you …

Jessica Fostekew review – sexuality switch exposes rich vein of fast-paced mirth by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel, EdinburghSince her last show, about weightlifting, the 39-year-old has split from her son’s father and moved in with a woman. Which adds up to hilarity for the audience if n…

What to see, do and hear: Adron, Nitty Gritty Dirt, “Everybody,” graffiti in library by ArtsATL Staff

MUSIC Atlanta native Adron (above) returns home for a show at Eddie’s Attic... The post What to see, do and hear: Adron, Nitty Gritty Dirt, “Everybody,” graffiti in library appeared f…

An Odissi Dancer Charts New Paths at the Met Museum by Marina Harss

Bijayini Satpathy has been remaking herself as an artist with the help of a residency at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Folly in the Park by Helen Shaw

“As You Like It” brings music, high jinks, and community to Shakespeare’s sometimes resistant comedy.

The Cats Renounce Their Origin by Jacob Saenz

The post The Cats Renounce Their Origin appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Like father, like son: For Pakistani-Canadian actor Ali Kazmi, ‘Uncle Vanya’ runs in the family by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

Kazmi stars in the Crow’s Theatre production of the Chekhovian classic as Astrov, a role his father played 15 years ago.

VIDEO: The Queens of SIX Perform a Tiny Desk Concert

The queens of Six took part in a Tiny Desk Concert from NPR. Check out the video here!

Watch Chicago's Newest Roxie Hart, Angelica Ross, Meet the Press by Playbill

Pose and American Horror Story's Angelica Ross will make her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago beginning September 12 at the Ambassador Theatre. "I’m hoping to bring a…

Brandon Victor Dixon to join Angelica Ross in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ by Caitlin Hornik

Additional casting changes for “Chicago” on Broadway have been announced. Joining the previously announced Angelica Ross as Roxie Hart will be Brandon Victor Dixon as Billy Flynn and Amr…

Reviews: Read What Critics Think of the World Premiere of Once Upon a (Korean) Time by Leah Putnam

Ma-Yi Theater Company presents the new work by Daniel K. Isaac, which opened at La MaMa August 31.

Up on the Marquee: KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical,…

Bringing Identity to Staged Intimacy by Ann James, Adi Cabral

By Ann James, Adi Cabral. Ann James talks to Adi Cabral about Cabral’s path though the intimacy industry.

Kate Baldwin Concert-Documentary Film to Stream in Benefit of Skylight Music Theatre; Watch a Sneak Preview by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway Comes Home captures the Broadway favorite visiting her hometown and giving an intimate concert.

SESCO Lighting Acquires WHOCO Lighting & Controls by Michael Eddy

SESCO Lighting, Inc announces the acquisition of WHOCO Lighting & Controls (formerly W.H. Onley Company, Inc.) effective September 1, 2022. The acquisition of WHOCO Lighting & Contro…

Illumixx Appointed New Elation Professional Distributor in Canada by Michael Eddy

Elation Professional is pleased to announce that Illumixx—a new distribution company owned by Christie Lites—has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Elation Professional product…

17 Very Very "Seventeen" Covers from HEATHERS The Musical

September 1st, 2022. Dear Diary: We believe it's a good time for a Heathers> throwback.

Cabaret Keeps Upping the Excitement at Birdland by Sandi Durell

Julie Halston – the brilliant Tony Award-winning comedic actress – will appear at Birdland on Monday, October 17 at 7:00 PM. Ms. Halston returns to the Birdland stage – live and …

A Brazilian Folktale: A Review of The River Bride at American Players Theatre by Ted C. Fishman

It tells the story of a river dolphin that emerges on land every year for three days as a nattily dressed young man.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, September 1, 2022 by Ashley Steves

Chicago “Children Of Eden” Concert (And Potential Broadway Production) Planned, Reviews For Shakespeare In The Park “As You Like It,” “The Son” Teaser Trailer “Today on Broadwa…

The best theatre to stream this month: Beckett batting, Henry VI and a South African dance-off by Arifa Akbar

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes an intelligent political drama, a reimagined As You like It and a play about Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter’s passion for cricket The Made …

Queering the Iliad: the Brisbane show bringing big spectacle – and big love – to an ancient story by Kelly Burke

Two of Australia’s most visually inventive companies are reclaiming the romance between Achilles and Patroclus in a new show, Holding Achilles Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email F…

Fringe audiences are 99% white? As a South Asian critic, I found Edinburgh’s screaming lack of diversity hugely troubling | Anya Ryan by Anya Ryan

Outdated terminology, racist gags, almost entirely white audiences … with just a few fantastic exceptions, fringe shows do not feel like they are for people like me I’m sitting in the au…

TBTB Travels to Japan 15th BIRD Int’l Theatre Festival by Sandi Durell

Theater Breaking Through Barriers (Nicholas Viselli, Artistic Director), the only professional Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to advancing artists and developing audiences of people …

‘This adaptation is almost flawless’: ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL – Stratford-upon-Avon by Laura Kressly

The play All’s Well That Ends Well at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon provides a lot of food for thought, but under McIntyre’s eye it remains a humorous piece. This ex…

Jeff Parker and the rhythm section from Tarbaby cut loose on Eastside Romp by Bill Meyer

Why did it take six years for this album to be released? It didn’t take long to make: electric guitarist Jeff Parker, double bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits […] The post Je…

Bigtime Lighting Design Captures Black Keys’ Real Feel With Chauvet Professional by Debi Moen

Embarking on their first full-scale tour since the pandemic, the Black Keys were eager to get back to the basics, eliminating all distractions, and turning out rock infused blues with the fr…

Children’s book telling true story of community to represent Connecticut in Library of Congress festival by Susan Dunne

A book by Bridgeport’s Lizzy Rockwell will represent the young reader category for Connecticut at the 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival.

Scorpions, Sting, Wu-Tang Clan and a ukulele festival among the 10 best things to do the week of Sept. 4-10 by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 4 through 10 include major tours from Sting, Wu-Tang Clan with Nas, Scorpions and The War of Drugs, plus several fun festivals: Chickenstock, the Connectic…

‘Abortion Road Trip’ returns post-Roe as Theatre Prometheus staged reading by News Desk

The 2017 Capital Fringe Festival comedy hit now meets the moment since SCOTUS screwed up.

Join Us On Our End of Summer Theatre Road Trip by Michael Wiltbank

We're hitting the virtual road to check out shows across America that should not be missed, from Broadway-bound new musicals to regional theatre production with Main Stem stars.

At the National Theater, Love Redeems, in Various Ways by Matt Wolf

Two productions at the London playhouse feature heroines who, reluctantly, allow transformative characters into their lives.

Michael Schultz on Breaking the Mold for Black Directors by Reggie Ugwu

At 83, the filmmaker behind “Cooley High” and “Car Wash” may be the longest-working Black director in history. His own story is a Hollywood epic.

Lea Michele Is Well Aware That the Pressure Is On by Julia Jacobs

She’s landed her dream role in “Funny Girl.” Now she’s tasked with rescuing the faltering Broadway show and proving that she is not the person she once was.

Ride, Charing Cross Theatre review - A true story of female empowerment by Gary Naylor

★★★★ RIDE New musical about a difficult, charismatic, barrier-breaking woman freewheels into the West End  New musical about a barrier-breaking woman freewheels into the West End …

Heather Mitchell is trailblazer RBG in acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller’s latest play by Aussie Theatre

Heather Mitchell will bring the extraordinary life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf Theatre stage this October

Come From Away opens in Melbourne tonight

The post Come From Away opens in Melbourne tonight appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Theater Recommendation: A CLEAN BRUSH (World Premiere | Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills) by John Todd

NORM FOSTER’S NEW COMEDY OPENS SEPTEMBER 22 AT THEATRE 40 Norm Foster has been called “the Neil Simon of Canada.” The remarkably prolific author of 54 plays (with more on the way) is C…

September 2022

Zürich, 1917. In Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning comic masterpiece, obscure British diplomat Henry Carr and Dadaist Tristan Tzara are in love with Cecily and Gwendolyn, who are both in lo…

October 2022

Zürich, 1917. In Tom Stoppard's Tony Award-winning comic masterpiece, obscure British diplomat Henry Carr and Dadaist Tristan Tzara are in love with Cecily and Gwendolyn, who are both in lo…

May 2023

Yes, there will be a storm, twins, mistaken identities, and – above all – music, the food of love. Join us for Shakespeare's enchanting and poetic journey of discovery.

February 2023

A famous writer, a magazine editor, and a lowly fact-checker disagree about the meaning of words, truth, and art. Chaos ensues.

November 2022

Inspired by the life of Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight world boxing champion, this riveting drama is filled with the rhythms of the ring and of the people fighting for …

ShentonSTAGE Daily for THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1 by Mark Shenton

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Capacity To Synthesize Creativity by Joe Patti

I have been a firm believer in the idea that everyone has the capacity to be creative so I read a piece on The Conversation discussing how creativity doesn’t occur in a vacuum with great i…

The Audience Seemed To Enjoy It by Joe Patti

Occasionally there has been discussion about how the standing ovation has become the default response at the end of a performance. Not long ago, Seth Godin made a short post about expectatio…

How Will Non-Profit Law Change To Meet Shifting Expectations? by Joe Patti

Gene Tagaki raises some interesting thoughts over on the Non-Profit Law blog on the question of how legal concepts and structures may need to adjust to reflect changing values in the non-pro…

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Passing Period Purgatory by Christian Kiley by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Passing Period Purgatory by Christian Kiley is an extremely relevant and relatable high school drama. This is a play you will definitely want to read …

March 2023

We combine the study of theatre, dance, music & technical skill for a well-rounded and exciting educational experience! The program will motivate youth to use theatre as a means to explo…

July 2023

We combine the study of theatre, dance, music & technical skill for a well-rounded and exciting educational experience! The program will motivate youth to use theatre as a means to explo…

Broadway attendance drops as kids return to school by Caitlin Hornik

With summer vacation coming to a close and students gearing up for another school year, Broadway’s attendance dipped last week. For the week ending Aug. 28, the 21 shows on Broadway grosse…

June 2023

We combine the study of theatre, dance, music & technical skill for a well-rounded and exciting educational experience! The program will motivate youth to use theatre as a means to explo…

December 2022

We combine the study of theatre, dance, music & technical skill for a well-rounded and exciting educational experience! The program will motivate youth to use theatre as a means to explo…

January 2023

We combine the study of theatre, dance, music & technical skill for a well-rounded and exciting educational experience! The program will motivate youth to use theatre as a means to explo…

The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington Begins at Steppenwolf Theatre Company September 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Cindy Gold stars in the Chicago premere.

Deaf West Theatre and the Getty Museum's Bilingual Oedipus Begins Previews September 1 by Leah Putnam

Presented in American Sign Language and spoken English, the production stars Broadway alums Russell Harvard, Alexandra Wailes, Matthew Jaeger, and Amelia Hensley.

Broadway-Aimed Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical Begins World Premiere at The Old Globe September 1 by Leah Putnam

The regional production stars Aladdin's Shoba Narayan and Frozen's Austin Colby.

Celebrate Big Fan Day with London's Heathers the Musical September 1 by Raven Brunner

The free event includes choreography and vocal workshops, Q&As with the cast and creatives, a "make your own scrunchie" workshop, and more.

Hairspray North American Tour Resumes Performances September 1 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tony-winning musical features RuPaul’s Drag Race star Nina West, Niki Metcalf, Sandie Lee, and more.

New Production of Kinky Boots Plays the U.K. Beginning September 1 by Andrew Gans

Tim Jackson directs the musical, which plays the New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich prior to the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.

World Premiere of Silence Plays London's Donmar Warehouse Beginning September 1 by Andrew Gans

Adapted from Kavita Puri’s Partition Voices: Untold British Stories, the drama marks 75 years since the Partition of India.

ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME by Tony Marinelli

Commissioned by the Ma-Yi Theater Company, Daniel K. Isaac’s brilliant "ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME" was born out of the actor-playwright’s realization that he knew way more about Shakespe…

BREAKING: Orpheus Actor Accidentally Pronounces It "Eurydussy" by Broadway Beat

by Elanna White. @ewelannawhite. WICHITA, KS - Local Theatre goers experienced a true internet age shocker this week when the actor...

Quadruple Threat? This Male Musical Theatre Actor Also Plays Devil's Advocate by Broadway Beat

by Saturday Lawson. @saturdaymarielawson. GARDEN CITY, NY- Leading man Jordan Rogers is attempting to beef up his resume doing what he...

"Beetlejuice" Actors Reveal Secret to Keeping Up Energy for 8 Shows a Week: Coke in Opening is Real by Broadway Beat

by Ricky Drummond. @RickyDDrummond. NEW YORK, NY - The actors currently playing the role of Beetlejuice on Broadway, who asked not to...

Random! Big Ol' Chandelier in Midtown Buy Nothing Group Really Blowing Up by Broadway Beat

by HaleyJane Rose. @haleyisfamous. Hi! This one is just a headline, there isn't a full piece to read. Sometimes that's going to happen in...

Tetris Master! Actor Refuses to Buy a Tripod for Self Tapes by Broadway Beat

by Saturday Lawson. @saturdaymarielawson. BROOKLYN, NY - Local aspiring actor and college graduate Rachel Watson has found a way to save...

BREAKING: Your Accountant Boyfriend Was Called Back for That Self-Tape You Made Him be a Reader For by Broadway Beat

by Rebecca Ballinger. @reberkk. NEW YORK, NY – It turns out those eight views YouTube Analytics reported for your most recent self-tape...