Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim - New York Theater

He would go to a Broadway show and come home and pick the tunes out on the piano. And when I was a tiny kid I would sit on the piano bench, ...

Finale: Late Conversations with Stephen Sondheim by New York Theater

In 2016, Stephen Sondheim, who was working on a new musical based on two movies by Luis Buñuel,  was listed on an internal memo at the New Yorker Magazine as a possible subject for a prof…

Jessica Vosk To Welcome Laura Benanti and More As Special Guests For CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' At 92NY

In an Instagram post this afternoon, Jessica Vosk announced that three special guests will join her for California Dreamin': Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon, the Lyrics …

Actor, a McCluer North grad, is cool with 'Frozen' roles by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Daniel Switzer is the understudy for Olaf and Weselton.

Aggressively reimagined Off-Broadway revival of ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ at The Public Theater by Deb Miller

Lorraine Hansberry’s classic 1959 American drama A Raisin in the Sun was the first play written by a Black woman to have a Broadway production; it’s now the first work by the acclaimed p…

Odds & Ends: Russell Harvard & Friends to Celebrate Halloween at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Russell Harvard Is Bringing You Spooky Classics As You've Never Seen Them Before Broadway star Russell Harvard (Spring Awakening, To…

DISNEY Mini Golf ! Ep. 152 Winter Summerland Putt-putt at Walt Disney world. 7 holes in one! by Framily Travel

Lots of fun with a Daddy/Daughter Day...well, 2! playing WINTER and SUMMER courses at Winter-Summerland

‘Hamlet’ Review: A Dirt-Eating Danish Prince, Born to Be Wild by Maya Phillips

Thomas Ostermeier’s production of “Hamlet,” presented as part of the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave festival, unleashes more madness than what Shakespeare has already offered.

Julie Benko, Justin Bartha, Lilli Cooper & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY

On November 21st, 2022, distinguished artists from across the nation’s entertainment industry will come together at Town Hall for the 22nd annual production of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadwa…

Sizzle reel for FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA by Westport Country Playhouse

Check out the sizzle reel for our production of Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland’s FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA, at Westport Country Playhouse, now through October 30! Tickets here » https://ww…

Carmen by Wendy Caster

Benjamin Franklin said that nothing is certain but death and taxes. However, he left out another important certainty: when MasterVoices puts on a show, it is always worth seeing. Ginger Co…

Mark Morris goes back to Bacharach in ‘The Look of Love’ at Kennedy Center by Lisa Traiger

His dance group's newest work is set to the 1960s and '70s hits of pop icon Burt Bacharach.

A Sneak Peek at ONLY GOLD by MCC Theater

ONLY GOLD tickets now on sale through NOV 27 at mcctheater.org. From the imagination of Tony Award-winning Hamilton choreographer ANDY BLANKENBUEHLER, featuring music by British pop sensati…

Photos: First Look at Jim Parsons, A.J. Shively, Mare Winningham & More in A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

Classic Stage Company's A Man Of No Importance  will begin performances on Tuesday, October 11, with opening night set for Sunday, October 30. The cast of A Man Of No Importance includes fo…

Angel Adedokun Awarded the 2022 RHE Foundation Artistic Fellowship

Theatre Bay Area and the RHE Charitable Foundation are thrilled to announce Angel Adedokun as the 2022 RHE Foundation Artistic Fellow.  Angel is a bilingual vocalist, songwriter, and dance…

INTO THE WOODS to Perform on THE VIEW on Halloween

The cast of Into the Woods will perform on The View for their Halloween episode. The production recently made its broadcast television debut, with the cast performing the title number and An…

Review: Topdog/Underdog at the Golden Theatre by Loren Noveck

Suzan-Lori Parks's Pulitzer Prize winner returns to Broadway, as powerful and as devastating as ever. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Topdog/Underdog at the Golden Theatre appeared fi…

"Change the World" perf. by Sherz Aletaha & Rona Siddiqui | 2022 American Theatre Wing Gala by American Theatre Wing

Sherz Aletaha, Rona Siddiqui, Gavin Brown & Junior Mendez honor 2020 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipient Rona Siddiqui with a performance of "Change the World" at the American Theatre Wing's 202…

‘Mean Girls’ receives an uneven musical update but with Tina Fey’s signature humour still intact by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

The 2004 film has been refreshed for the social media age, showcasing Fey’s masterful wit, but Jeff Richmond’s and Nell Benjamin’s score drags down the production.

Review: Who Can Commune With Cunningham and Cage? by Brian Seibert

In “Unavailable Memory” at Baryshnikov Arts Center, dance artists fill in gaps in the choreographic record, but they don’t all speak fluent Cunningham.

Get a First Look at Jim Parsons, Mare Winningham, More in Classic Stage's A Man of No Importance by Leah Putnam, Michael Wiltbank

The Ahrens and Flaherty musical plays an extended Off-Broadway run under the direction of John Doyle.

Exclusive! Get a First Look at New Photos of Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's something to sing about! Here's an exclusive first look at fresh production photos of the new Broadway musical Almost Famous. This stage adaptation of Cameron Crowe's 2000 film began…

Broadway's New Year's Week 2023 Performance Schedule Changes by James Miller

Several shows have canceled and/or added performances during the holiday week.

‘The Waltz’ at Factory Theatre is a sweet romance with substance by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

This sequel to Marie Beath Badian’s “Prairie Nurse” shows how the lives of that play’s heroines diverged and shaped the experiences of their Filipino-Canadian offspring.

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway last night, October 27. The cast features Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams and Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler F…

Photos: First Look at Leslie Odom Jr. on ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

In the episode, the teachers are appalled after seeing a commercial in support of charter schools criticizing Abbott Elementary. When students begin to transfer schools, they invite the lead…

Polyglot Theatre announces Cat Sewell as new Artistic Director & Co-CEO

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How Lillias White's Make Out Dream Finally Came True by Seth Rudetsky

Plus, why Javier Muñoz nearly said no to the role that took him to Broadway and who Seth has next in his concert series.

Will Jeff Goldblum Be the Wicked Movies' Wizard of Oz? by Logan Culwell-Block

Reports say the Broadway alum is close to joining the cast of the upcoming two-movie release, led by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Watch Broadway’s Jeanna de Waal Answer Our Questions in Her Elevator Pitch by Roberto Araujo

The Diana star will take the stage at 54 Below November 28–29.

Video: Watch Max von Essen Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' in 42ND STREET at Goodspeed

42nd Street is now playing at Goodspeed Musicals through November 6. Watch Max von Essen and more Perform 'Lullaby of Broadway' here!

Butterflies Are Free Once Again at Riverside In Vero Beach by Bill Hirschman

Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach opened its 50th season with Butterflies Are Free, a charming romantic comedy harkening back to the years of the theater’s beginning. While it may not be the…

Taylor Swift Says Her LES MISERABLES Audition Was A 'Nightmare'

Taylor Swift and Eddie Redmayne are looking back on their screen test for the Les Misérables film, which Swift remembers as a 'nightmare.' During the audition process for the acclaimed 2012…

Wuthering Heights by Sarah Downs

Wuthering Heights has gotten a makeover at St. Ann's Warehouse in a production that blows across the stage like a tempest on the moors. Imaginative and visually stimulating, with beautiful …

Jeff Goldblum In Final Talks to Join WICKED Movie as The Wizard

Jeff Goldblum is in talks to join the Wicked movie as the Wizard of Oz. He could be joining Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the two-pa…

Death of a Salesman by Sarah Downs

The more I think about it the more I love this production. It's visually striking, beautifully acted and deeply affecting. Previously to me the play has been more of a jagged little pill, …

Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT

The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returne…

MCC Theater To Produce Workshop of New Musical HEARTS BEAT LOUD in February 2023

MCC Theater will produce a four-week development workshop of a new musical, Hearts Beat Loud, to be presented on February 9 & 10, 2023. Hearts Beat Loud is based on the inspiring 2018…

13 Easter Eggs in Hocus Pocus 2 Not to Miss by Leah Putnam

Can you spot all of these callbacks to the original Hocus Pocus while watching the sequel?

Neil Diamond Jukebox Musical A Beautiful Noise Releases 'Sweet Caroline' Ahead of Original Broadway Cast Album by Leah Putnam

Starring Will Swenson, the album will drop November 2 as previews begin at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Theater Review: Bill Irwin’s “On Beckett” — A Splendidly Literate Treat by Bill Marx

In his virtuoso one-man show, Bill Irwin pays adroit homage to the language and vision of Samuel Beckett.

Whitney White Will Direct MCC Workshop of New Musical Hearts Beat Loud by Andrew Gans

Based on the 2018 indie film, the musical has a score by Niko Tsakalakos and a book by Ngozi Anyanwu.

Smoke, Mirrors and Passing the Torch at American Ballet Theater by Gia Kourlas

The company continues its fall season with the delight that is “The Dream,” and a Christopher Rudd premiere with an all-Black cast and creative team.

Almost Famous Dates Broadway Cast Album Release, Drops New Single Featuring Casey Likes by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the film of the same name, the new musical is currently playing Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

See Inside the Rehearsal Room for Julia May Jonas' Your Own Personal Exegesis by Margaret Hall, Michael Wiltbank, Talaura Harms

Annie Tippe directs the work for Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3.

Meet the Company of Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road at York Theatre Company by Margaret Hall, Michael Wiltbank, Andrew Gans

Susan H. Schulman directs the production, which also features choreography by Michael Lichtefeld.

Nya, Fergie L. Philippe, and More French Woods Alumni Will Reunite for Benefit Concert at 54 Below by Logan Culwell-Block

Proceeds from the live concert will benefit young artists looking to continue their arts education via Hancock French Woods Arts Alliance.

Lana Gordon to Join HADESTOWN National Tour as Persephone for a Limited Engagement

Lana Gordon, who previously starred as Persephone in Hadestown on Broadway (taking over the role from its originator, Amber Gray), will be joining the National Tour of Hadestown as Perseoph…

Exclusive! Get a First Look at Video of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to make a beautiful noise because we're giving you an exclusive first look at video from the upcoming Broadway musical  A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical! See  Will Sw…

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool Begins Broadway Performances by Caitlin Moynihan

Mike Birbiglia's new solo show The Old Man and the Pool is now on Broadway.The comedy, directed by Seth Barrish, begins performances at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian Beaumont Theatre o…

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby | 2022 London Trailer by Official London Theatre

Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby. Take a deep dive into the criminal underbelly of British society as Rambert bring Tommy, Arthur, Polly and the rest of the S…

Review: Hamlet at the BAM Harvey Theater by Lane Williamson

Thomas Ostermeier and Lars Eidinger go balls-to-the-wall in "the greatest 'Hamlet' of our time." Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Hamlet at the BAM Harvey Theater appeared first on …

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of WALKING WITH GHOSTS

Gabriel Byrne officially opened in his acclaimed solo show, Walking with Ghosts, on Broadway. This adaptation from his best-selling memoir of the same name is directed by Lonny Price and is …

ENCANTO Hollywood Bowl Concert to Stream on Disney+

The spectacular concert production, on a massive scale, reunites the all-star cast who will perform the songs from the Oscar-winning film, including fan-favorite musical numbers such as “W…

This scene still makes us cry. 🥲 #carousel #classicfilm #shorts by Rodgers & Hammerstein

John Behlmann, Alex Newell, Taylor Trensch, More Star in Broadway-Aimed Shucked, Beginning October 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, playing Utah's Pioneer Theatre Company, features a book by Robert Horn and a score by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally.

See Gabriel Byrne Share His Memories Onstage in Broadway's Walking With Ghosts by Leah Putnam, Michael Wiltbank

The Dublin-born Tony nominee takes audiences through a selection of moments from his life in the solo play based on his 2020 memoir.

Dance Review: Mark Morris Dance Group: ‘The Look of Love’ at the Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

    Fun! Fun! Fun! (if only for a too-brief hour) best describes the opening night at the Kennedy Center where “The Look of Love,” (a Kennedy Center co-commission) made its East Coast …

10 DATES WITH MAD MARY (Inis Nua): Irish charm at Fergies Pub by Toby Zinman

Anna Faye Lieberman gives us the raging, disappointed, self-indicting, violent, drunk, lonely, and altogether wild-hearted Mary The post 10 DATES WITH MAD MARY (Inis Nua): Irish charm at Fer…

Seymour Press, a Behind-the-Scenes Fixture on Broadway, Dies at 98 by Neil Genzlinger

He started playing in Broadway orchestras in 1957, and eventually he began recruiting those orchestras as well.

Review: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' arrives at the Hollywood Pantages with troubling timeliness by Charles McNulty

Aaron Sorkin's hit Broadway stage adaptation of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' shapes the classic 1960 novel for a new era.

Review: ‘Rite of Spring’ and ‘common ground[s]’ unearth beauty and tragedy, danced at the Harris on a stage of dirt by Lauren Warnecke

In a way, the evening is about cultural exchange, as dancers from 14 African nations perform a German choreographer’s dance about a Russian pagan ritual.

Tell Us In 10: Sophie Naglik by Yasmin

This week, we hear from Sophie Naglik, who's currently playing Jennifer Parker in Back To The Future: The Musical, playing at the Adelphi theatre. The post Tell Us In 10: Sophie Naglik appea…

Revisiting the Elián Drama at Miami New Drama by American Theatre Editors

A new play by Rogelio Martinez returns to a painful and contested piece of post-Cold War history and attempts to reckon with its wounds and lessons.

Step Inside the Rehearsal Room for Plays for the Plague Year at Public's Joe's Pub by Margaret Hall, Michael Wiltbank

Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks makes her onstage debut as The Writer in the limited engagement of her newest work.

New York Premiere of Madeline Sayet's Where We Belong Begins at The Public October 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Mei Ann Teo, the solo piece is a co-production with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in association with Folger Shakespeare Library.

Adele Thinks She Could 'Nail' 'Rose's Turn' in GYPSY

During a recent fan event, Adele was asked if she would ever like to complete her EGOT by winning a Tony Award. Adele went on to discuss how she thought she could 'nail' 'Rose's Turn' from t…

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (143) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: Plan your role consciously at first, then play it truthfully. At this point realism and even naturalism in the inner preparation of a part is…

Blow, Winds: Florida Theatres After Hurricane Ian by American Theatre Editors

Fort Myers's Florida Rep reckons with at least $1 million in damage, while other theatres, and the region in general, face a steep path to recovery.

Rita Wilson at Café Carlyle by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . Singer-songwriter Rita Wilson is a welcome Café Carlyle regular, but heretofore she’s been a single act. With this residency, Wilson has invited several guests in …

Get a 1st Look at Off-Broadway's Good Enemy, Starring Francis Jue by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

Directed by Chay Yew, the Audible Theater world premiere of Yilong Liu's work plays the Minetta Lane.

Listen: ALMOST FAMOUS Releases 'No Friends' From Forthcoming Cast Recording, Available to Preorder Now!

Almost Famous – Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on March 17, 2023.  Available now for preorder on CD and 2-LP vinyl, the album is produced by Scott M. Riesett, Tom Kitt …

WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary This Weekend and Announces Special Events

WICKED is celebrating its 19th Anniversary on Broadway on October 30. To commemorate the occasion, the musical will host a series of events throughout the month.

FABULOUS FANNY: THE SONGS & STORIES OF FANNY BRICE to Stream for One Night Only On Stellar by BroadwayWorld

Celebrate Brice's life and legend beyond the funny girl with pivotal moments, songs that were lost over time, and jaw dropping stories!

Celebrating Tina! by Kitty Underwood

We went to down to the Aldwych Theatre for the gala night for Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, thrown to celebrate the new cast! The post Celebrating Tina! appeared first on Official London T…

People You Should Know . . . Rob Asaro by Zack Calhoon

Rob Asaro wrote "Lost Again" after adapting it from his episodic series of the same name. The script was a finalist at the Austin Film Festival pitch competition in 2021. He previously co…

People You Should Know . . . Kate Lyons by Zack Calhoon

Katie Lyons recent film credits include Hideout (Amazon), for which she was nominated for best actress at the First Glance Film Festival, and Precious for which she was nominated for best-s…

Listen: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Releases 'Sweet Caroline' From Forthcoming Cast Recording

“Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond's most iconic song was released on all major streaming platforms as the third single from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of A Beautiful N…

Seeking sanctuary in Routes by Kaylen Ralph

Nearly a decade after it debuted at the Royal Court Theatre in 2013, Rachel De-lahay’s Routes has landed at Theater Wit for its American premiere. Presented by Remy Bumppo, Routes […] Th…

Reviews: Critics Weigh in On Gabriel Byrne's Walking With Ghosts by Leah Putnam

The two-time Tony nominee shares moments of his life in this solo play-meets-reflection, which opened October 27 in the Music Box Theatre.

Antonio Banderas-Led, Spanish-Language Company Releases Cast Album October 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Tony nominee sings "Being Alive" in English in a bonus track.

See Jesse Williams' and Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Speeches for Broadway's Take Me Out Encore by Talaura Harms

Last season's Tony-winning revival began its return engagement October 27 at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Get a 1st Look at Houses on the Moon's Shared Sentences by Margaret Hall

Emily Joy Weiner's drama explores the toll incarceration takes on the families and loved ones of those incarcerated.

Andrew Polec to Reprise Role as The Grinch In Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe by Margaret Hall

Polec previously played the mean green malcontent for the San Diego theatre in 2021.

Melissa Etheridge’s Queer Joy: “My Window—A Journey Through Life” by Morgan Skolnik

I was struggling to find my seat at New World Stages when two people a bit older than me wearing signed, Melissa Etheridge t-shirts, called me over to their row and asked if I needed help. T…

New Musical & Juliet, Featuring the Songs of Hitmaker Max Martin, Arrives on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The new musical & Juliet begins performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on October 28 and opens on November 17. With a book by Schitt’s Creek Emmy winner David West Read and musi…

Review: ‘Walking with Ghosts’ on Broadway: Irish actor Gabriel Byrne looks into the shadows of his past by Chris Jones

This play is drawn from his 2020 memoir, from his 1960s youth as the son of a Guinness barrel maker.

“Perfect Strangers” (R.I.P. Dale McRaven) by Trav S.D.

This post serves double duty — a salute to National Immigrants Day, and a send-off to TV sitcom creator/producer Dale McRaven, who passed away on September 5 at age 83. Perfect Strangers r…

Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre Challenges Houston's Alley Theatre to a World Series Bet

The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia challenged Houston's Alley Theatre to a friendly World Series bet!

Livestreaming Book Launch: Different Models, One Goal: Doing Theatre, Democracy and Social Justice

By . The Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET) in collaboration with Theatre Emissary International and the University of Jos, Nigeria presents the online book launch of Different Mode

10 Spooky Shows to Check Out Halloween Weekend in New York City by Talaura Harms

From phantoms to flesh-eating plants, Broadway and Off-Broadway have the specters and spectacle to tingle some spines.

See Opening Night Photos From Straight Line Crazy Starring Ralph Fiennes by Margaret Hall

A transfer from London, the production examines the legacy of Robert Moses, the controversial "builder" of modern New York City.

José Martinez Named New Director of Paris Opera Ballet by Roslyn Sulcas and Laura Cappelle

Martinez, once a member of the company’s troupe and a former leader of the National Dance Company of Spain, will take up the position in December.

Listen: Lea Salonga and Pentatonix Sing 'Christmas In Our Hearts'

Lea Salonga has been featured on Pentatonix's new holiday albu, Holidays Around The World! Salonga sings along with the a capella group on a rendition of Jose Mari Chan’s Christmas In Ou…

Calgary native brings solo show about anti-brown racism to off-Broadway by Aisling Murphy - Staff Reporter

“Being a Canadian expat out here in the States, I’ve seen this rise of xenophobia firsthand. And it’s felt very scary at times,” says Sundeep Morrison.

Stage Door Speed Round (Halloween Edition): IT: A MUSICAL PARODY’S Garrett Clayton 

Check out this viral star in the latest edition of Theatrely’s video series as he answers our questions.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, October 28, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Adulting and its discontents by Kerry Reid

Though it’s called The Cleanup, Hallie Palladino’s new play, now in a world premiere with Prop Thtr under Jen Poulin’s direction, is all about messiness in the aftermath of the […] T…

EastEnders Star Charlie Brooks Joins Cast of National Theatre's U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Andrew Gans

The 40-week tour will launch in December at the Lowry in Salford.

“A Nice Family Gathering” Kicks Off the Holidays & Scores!—at Altarena by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Phil Olsen Warms our Hearts Like a Hot Toddy by Tyler Jeffreys “A Nice Family Gathering” makes us want to call our loved ones just to say, “I love you.” Thanks to Ki…

Day One of the Mabel Mercer Foundation’s 33rd Annual Cabaret Convention by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . Every autumn, there’s a much-anticipated event in the worlds of cabaret, popular song and jazz—the Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention. This 33rd editi…

Catch the Clue bus by Marissa Oberlander

The game Clue taught me what “confidential” means, that a conservatory is just a fancy greenhouse, and that Miss Scarlett is always the right choice. Any armchair detective that could [�…

LD David Debrinay Lights ‘Allesandro Nell’Indie’ for Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival by Michael Eddy

Bayreuth, Germany, an epicenter of creativity and exploration in the world of opera, hosted its third Baroque Opera Festival (BBOF) this year with a lively program of works including Allesan…

Unearthing raw passions by Matt Simonette

Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a rural Illinois family beset by delusion and dysfunction is brilliantly brought to life by AstonRep Theatre Company.   Alcoholic patriar…

The Virgin’s Guide to Rocky Horror Callouts by Kieron Cindric

For newcomers to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, viewing is an interactive experience. Follow this list for some callout pointers before your Halloween-time viewing.

‘Oh, I’ll Show You’: Paul Taylor and Alex Katz’s Long Collaboration by Brian Seibert

There were egos and clashes, but the choreographer and painter made 16 dances together over more than 50 years, work spotlighted in the Taylor company’s season.

Are Toronto theatregoers having too much fun? These Broadway productions show theatre can challenge, provoke and even offend by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

“A Strange Loop,” and revivals of “The Piano Lesson,” “Death of a Salesman,” “1776” and “Into the Woods” provide daring, stirring and groundbreaking theatre.

A bright rainbow tribute to ‘Judy’ from Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington by Dana Roberts

Each performer brought their own personal connection to a Garland song.

Theater Time Review: Gabriel Byrne Walking With Ghosts by Joseph Cervelli

A deeply personal memoir beautifully told.

Susan Mack Debuts “Yesterdays” November 14 by Sandi Durell

Following her recent sold-out performances, Susan Mack returns to Birdland November 14th @ 7 pm to debut Yesterdays, a new show with a diverse, uplifting and timeless set of Standards.  The…

Perkins & Borinsky | THE GOLD ROOM by Agnes Borinsky

Rehearsing it felt like having conversations with a ghost. Jacob from 4 years ago still has something to say to Jacob now. Jacob will always be becoming Jacob.

Playfulness is the thing in Denver Center’s “Much Ado About Nothing” by Lisa Kennedy

Some of that wink and nudge is, of course, the work of William Shakespeare. But there is also a drollness to the staging of the Bard’s comedy.

Listen: & JULIET Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available

& Juliet has released its Original Broadway Cast album, ahead of tonight's first preview. The album includes a playlist of pop anthems all written by Max Martin and his collaborators, …

Modern and major: how Gilbert and Sullivan still skewer England’s absurdities by Michael Simkins

Dismiss their works at your peril. Strip the barnacles of stale tradition off the Victorian duos’s light operettas and their seditious glory still shines When I was a teenager in the 19…

Daddy Issues review – morbid monologue labours under its weighty themes by Arifa Akbar

Seven Dials Playhouse, LondonA distressed woman unravels after her father’s suicide in a play that strikes the wrong balance between humour and sorrow Daddy Issues sets itself a tall order…

Video: Tenacious D Performs Medley of Songs From THE WHO'S TOMMY

On a recent episode of The Howard Stern Show, Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass covered songs from The Who’s album “Tommy” including “Pinball Wizard,” “There’s a Doctor,…

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 10/28/22. Majestic Thestre and Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Sue Dziura previews The Majestic’s “Love Milly & Murray” and Rodney Rock shares highlights of the Jorgensen season.

Stage Top 5: November 2022 by Brian Hieggelke

The month starts serious and ends with farce, with a bit of comedy and opera in between.

Today on Broadway: Friday, October 28, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Katie Holmes to Return to Stage; Reviews for ‘Tammy Faye,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ Moves Streamers “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre head…

Exclusive preview of GALA’s 18th international Fuego Flamenco Festival by Gwyneth Sholar

Abel López, GALA’s associate producing director, and Edwin Aparicio, festival creator and curator, tell what to expect.

Spanish Cast Recording of COMPANY, Starring Antonio Banderas, is Available Now

The cast album has been released for Antonio Banderas and Teatro del Soho CaixaBank's acclaimed production COMPANY, the musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, under the musical direct…

Tyshawn Sorey Trio: The Off-Off Broadway Guide to Synergism — thrilling

Featuring guest saxophonist Greg Osby, the band show off their creativity across three unflagging sets

‘Sanctuary City’ puts human faces to undocumented immigrants’ strife by Thomas Floyd

Arena Stage production of Martyna Majok’s emotionally charged two-hander runs through Nov. 27.

For dancers performing in museums, first rule is: Don’t bump into art by Sarah L. Kaufman

Resident choreographers add physical verve to the static world of art exhibitions. But carefully. Very carefully.

Disney’s Frozen The Musical: Reviews by Official London Theatre by Kitty Underwood

The newest on-stage production from Disney, Frozen The Musical, has been wowing audiences at Theatre Royal Drury Lane since it opened last summer. If you enjoyed the film, you’ll love the …

Exit Lines: “A Raisin in the Sun” – Popdose by Bob Cashill

Review.

Making Of The Cut | A documentary by Young Vic

In this documentary, TEA films tell the story of the making of Of The Cut, a Young Vic Taking Part and TEA films co-production To celebrate 25 years of Taking Part, our three strands (Learn…

Video/Photos: Gabriel Byrne's WALKING WITH GHOSTS Opens on Broadway!

Last night, internationally renowned actor and writer Gabriel Byrne opened in his acclaimed solo show, Walking with Ghosts, on Broadway. This adaptation from his best-selling memoir of t…

Wake Up With BWW 10/28: Katie Holmes in THE WANDERERS, &JULIET Begins Previews, and More!

Top stories include Katie Holmes leading The Wanderers off-Broadway next year! Plus, check out all new photos from Take Me Out, which returned to Broadway last night.

On the Couch with Maverick Newman

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21 Years of Red Stitch Actors Theatre

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2023 Peninsula Summer Music Festival program announced

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Live at the Bowl festival returns for a blockbuster summer by Aussie Theatre

Arts Centre Melbourne’s annual Live at the Bowl festival returns for the upcoming summer season at Victoria’s most iconic outdoor

Amadeus full cast announce | Sydney Opera House by Aussie Theatre

From 27 December, 2022 – 21 January, 2023 a gripping new production of Peter Shaffer’s Tony and Academy Award®-winning masterpiece

Goodspeed's 42nd Street: "Lullaby of Broadway" by Goodspeed Musicals

42nd Street at Goodspeed Musicals Sept 16 - Nov 6, 2022 The Goosdpeed, East Haddam, CT Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/42nd-street Video features: Max von Essen and Carina Kay …

Barbara Hepworth: In Equilibrium

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Interview: Creating the Musical Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway

David Lindsay-Abaire, Jeanine Tesori, Jessica Stone, and Danny Mefford discuss building this new production at the Booth Theatre after an acclaimed off-Broadway run last year.

New Musical & Juliet Releases Broadway Album as Performances Begin October 28 by Leah Putnam

The jukebox musical irreverently reimagining the story of Shakespeare's heroine plays the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Girls & Boys

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No Identity Crisis for Switchyard Theatre’s Sharp and Funny FUDDY MEERS by Kim Jackson

Read Kim Jackson's review of Switchyard Theatre Company's production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play FUDDY MEERS. The post No Identity Crisis for Switchyard Theatre’s Sharp and Funny FUDD…

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players' The Gondoliers Begins Off-Broadway October 28 by Andrew Gans

The production is playing four performances at New York’s Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & the Pool Begins Previews on Broadway October 28 by Talaura Harms

The comedian's latest solo show plays a limited engagement at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Pulitzer Winner Bruce Norris' Downstate Makes New York Premiere October 28 by Leah Putnam

The play about four men living out their days post-incarceration in a group home takes the stage at Playwrights Horizons.

New Musical & Juliet, Re-imagining an Ending for Shakespeare's Heroine, Begins on Broadway October 28 by Leah Putnam

Performances begin at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre just as the original Broadway cast recording is released.

Spotlight on American Ballet Theatre Studio Company by Chava Pearl Lansky

Artistic Directors Sascha Radetsky and Kevin McKenzie chat about the Studio Company's successes and their hopes for the future.

Ashley Pérez Flanagan on Playing Jackie Hoffman's Younger Self in The Tattooed Lady by Andrew Gans

How the new musical is about "female-identifying people having agency over their own bodies."

DESIGN Canberra festival announces program of symposiums and talks exploring the design identity of Australia’s capital

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WATCH: TDF's 'Good Enemy' Conversation - Francis Jue and Geena Quintos on starring in Yilong Liu’s powerful new play

Francis Jue and Geena Quintos on starring in Yilong Liu's powerful new play When Obie winner Francis Jue and Geena Quintos discovered they would be playing father and daughter in Yilong Liu'…