A Redemptive EVAN HANSEN Comes Full Circle by Lauren Van Hemert

The genuineness of EVAN HANSEN is found anew through Anthony Norman's unassailable performance. Read Lauren's review of the national tour. The post A Redemptive EVAN HANSEN Comes Full Circle…

‘A Quick 5’ with Evie Gurney, Costume Designer for Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Susan Brall

Directed by artistic director Simon Godwin, Shakespeare Theatre Company will be presenting the Bard’s “Much Ado About Nothing” beginning on November 10. This play is probably one of th…

Live Action HERCULES Remake Will Be More 'Experimental' According to Disney Producer Joe Russo

Joe Russo, the producer behind Disney's upcoming live action remake of Hercules, has revealed some details about the film.

Theatre Review: ‘That Summer in Sumner’ at the Mosaic Theater Company by Camron Wright

The retelling of history has traditionally been told from the winner’s perspective. Without a true winner, the narrative is for the world. In the story of Emmett Till, there will never be …

Review Roundup: Joan Didion's THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Starring Kathleen Chalfant

Keen Company presents a site-specific production of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking, opening tonight! Read the reviews!

Paulo Szot On Bringing Opera and Katy Perry Together in New Musical & Juliet by Caitlin Moynihan

The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet gets a pop music twist in the new Broadway musical & Juliet, which imagines what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Ro…

Susan Neuffer Reprises “An Elpee’s Worth of Todd” on Saturday, November 12 at Don’t Tell Mama

Singger Susan Neuffer returns to the cabaret stage with a reprise of her show, An Elpee’s Worth of Todd, on Saturday, November 12 at 4:00 PM and Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 PM at Don’t T…

Ep. 154 Fab 50 statues, Crepes at Epcot! Remy, Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood studios & more! by Framily Travel

Associate artistic director Luis Alfaro announces departure from Center Theatre Group by Steven Vargas

Luis Alfaro announced in a Facebook post that he left his position as associate artistic director at Center Theatre Group on November 1.

Review: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea and a Strange Father-Son Road Trip

Jeff Augustin teams up with the Bengsons at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Review: Where the Mountain Meets the Sea by Erin Kahn

Every now and then, between revivals, jukebox musicals, movie-based musicals, and productions hellbent on making a statement, you come across that increasingly rare thing in theatre: an orig…

Tender journey to a father-son connection in MTC’s ‘Where the Mountain Meets the Sea’ at Off-Broadway’s New York City Center by Deb Miller

Commissioned by the 2020 Humana Festival of New American Plays at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Where the Mountain Meets the Sea by Haitian-American writer Jeff Augustin is now playing a…

Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Sing "This Isn't Over Yet" From Parade at NYC Center Encores!

OBSESSED!: Dissed by Meg Ryan, Liz Callaway Talks to Her Cat and Becomes a Better Singer. Playbill. Playbill. •. 115K views 9 years ago ...

The Antiques Detective Answers Readers' Questions, November 2, 2022 - Lancaster Farming

Historical Playbill: I collect African-American theater paper memorabilia. Recently, I discovered this old Boston playbill in the back of my ...

Watch: Cast and Creatives Share What to Expect From New Broadway Musical Almost Famous

The cast and creatives share with Playbill what to expect from the new musical in the video above. “Almost Famous is about loving music and being ...

Parade: Triumphant Return of the Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry Musical

Prince and Ashford are both expressly acknowledged in the Playbill. [Read Steven Suskin's reviews of the Broadway and Donmar cast recordings.].

The Glorious Corner | Times Square Chronicles

Odd for sure. https://playbill.com/article/almost-famous-dates-broadway-cast-album-release-drops-new-single-featuring-casey-likes.

The Year of Magical Thinking by Victoria Dammer

Joan Didion's award-winning memoir The Year of Magical Thinking is brought to life by the masterful talent of Kathleen Chalfant. She captures the very essence of Didion's pain over the death…

Review: ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ Gets Joan Didion’s Intention Just Right by Laura Collins-Hughes

A play based on the writer’s memoir about the death of her husband, in its first New York revival, goes small to powerful effect.

The Evolution of Anthony Davis’s ‘Malcolm X’ Opera by American Theatre Editors

The Met Opera-bound revival, directed by Robert O'Hara, plays this weekend in Omaha, where the influential Black leader was born Malcolm Little in 1925.

Keen Company’s THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Is More Than Magical

The site-specific production, directed by Jonathan Silverstein, brings new life to the acclaimed Joan Didion memoir.

Photo Exclusive: First Look at Jackie Hoffman & More in THE TATTOOED LADY World Premiere

Philadelphia Theatre Company is presenting a world premiere rock musical about the radical history of the tattooed ladies. The musical stars Emmy-nominee and Obie Award-winner Jackie Hoffman…

Ralph Fiennes, Samuel L. Jackson electrify the drama on N.Y. stages by Peter Marks

"Straight Line Crazy" and "The Piano Lesson" are among the hot properties on Broadway and off this fall.

ProArteDanza returns to live performance with quadruple bill by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Works by Syreeta Hector, Roberto Campanella, Chantelle Good and Lesley Telford are performed at Fleck Dance Theatre Nov. 2 to 5.

PART ONE ✨ Celebrate 25 years of #Cinderella1997 with Prince Paolo Montalban! #shorts #cinderella by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Up on the Marquee: SOME LIKE IT HOT

SOME LIKE IT HOT is now in previews. The company is led by Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Adrianna Hicks as Sugar, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, NaTasha Y…

Elf Lyons: Raven review – fierce and funny fright-night by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonLyons raises her personal demons so she can publicly refuse to play by their rules in this complex comedy-horror crossover The eye-popping final sequence of Elf Lyons’s…

Video: Inside the Unveiling of the New Lena Horne Theatre on Broadway

Yesterday, the Nederlander Organization unveiled the new Lena Horne Theatre in honor of the iconic entertainer and civil rights activist. This is the first Broadway theatre in history to be…

Meet The New Stars of West End's Mamma Mia! by Margaret Hall

The international hit ABBA jukebox musical continues at London's Novello.

See Cameron Crowe, Annette Bening & More on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

Watch the Broadway Cast of Almost Famous Perform 'Tiny Dancer' by Caitlin Moynihan

Get ready for Almost Famous! The new musical, based on Cameron Crowe's 2000 film, began performances at the performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on October 3 and is showing audien…

Tom Hewitt to Take Over as Hades in Broadway's Hadestown by Caitlin Moynihan

Tom Hewitt is going back to the underground. The Tony nominee will return as Hades in Hadestown on January 3, 2023, replacing original star Patrick Page, who will take his final bow on De…

Broadway Opening and Album Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL (Broadhurst Theatre) by Tony Frankel

CRACKLIN’, SWEET, BEAUTIFUL, AND CHERRY A Beautiful Noise, the new Broadway bio-musical about the extraordinary life story of singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, opened for previews at the Bro…

Tom Hewitt to replace Patrick Page in Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ by Caitlin Hornik

Tom Hewitt will take over the role of Hades in “Hadestown” on Jan. 3 at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hewitt will succeed original Broadway cast member Patrick Page, who will take his final b…

Photos: Vicki Lewis, Stephen DeRosa & Trent Saunders Join Erika Henningsen Led JOY World Premiere - Go Inside Rehearsals

George Street Playhouse has announce the full cast as first rehearsals kick-off today for the world premiere production Joy the Musical starring Erika Henningsen at New Brunswick Performi…

Not the Retelling of the Elian Saga You Might Expect by Bill Hirschman

The world premiere Elián at Miami New Drama is not remotely what you expect. Elián is not really about Elián. It’s about the political, social and moral firestorm fueled by ego, pride a…

Memoirs, Cookbooks, and Novels: 12 Books to Curl Up With This Fall by Leah Putnam

From previously unpublished conversations with Stephen Sondheim to a fantasy novel about fairies, these theatre artists offer a range of genres to choose from.

The American Theatre 1962 to 2002 as seen by Hirschfeld by New York Theater

A sign of the vitality of American theater in the 1960s is how many shows that Al Hirschfeld caricatured at the time are currently on New York stages in revivals: 1776, A Delicate Balance, F…

Guy Fawkes review – mild comedy needs some satirical gunpowder by Catherine Love

York Theatre RoyalDespite some strong performances, this production is undone by flip-flopping between the serious and the silly Guy Fawkes is not an obvious subject for a comedy – he’s …

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, November 2-8, 2022 by Kyle V. Hiller

PAAFF celebrates 15 years, Crossing the Veil premieres in Philadelphia, a pair of multidisciplinary exhibits open, and solving the mysteries of a writer's real world past highlight the week.…

Freud's Last Session, Starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode, to Begin Production Next Year by Leah Putnam

Sony Pictures Classics has bought distribution rights for the film adaptation of Mark St. Germain's play of the same name.

2022 Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues makes a triumphant return

The post 2022 Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues makes a triumphant return appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The BSR November 2022 movie repertory roundup by Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver rounds up the Philadelphia area's November movie screenings.

Forced dialogues by Josh Flanders

American Son by Christopher Demos-Brown and directed by Tim Rhoze, now playing at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston, opens with a quote from Ta-Neh…

BSR Classical Music Interludes: November 2022 by Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder looks at a few of the musical offerings to brighten up any gray days.

Villainy and vindication by Albert Williams

Every superhero saga needs a villain, and Mark Pracht’s new play The Mark of Kane—an origin story for the comic-book character Batman—provides one in the figure of Bob Kane. In […] T…

Patrick Page Sets Final Performance Date in Hadestown; Tom Hewitt to Return to Broadway Cast by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Watch Highlights From Unveiling Ceremony of Broadway's Lena Horne Theatre by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

The late, groundbreaking stage and screen star won a 1981 Special Tony for Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.

Heavenly blues by Kerry Reid

Black Ensemble Theater’s latest follows the company’s tried-and-true formula with an otherworldly twist. In Blue Heaven, written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks (BET’s producing managi…

Patrick Page to Play Final Performance in HADESTOWN in December; Tom Hewitt to Take Over as 'Hades'

Patrick Page will play his final performance in Hadestown, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical, on Friday, December 30.

Miami death trip by Emily McClanathan

Teenagers tend to be reckless, sure, but few would gather in a spooky tree house to summon the spirit of Colombian drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar. But then, most aren’t […] The post Mi…

‘Parade’ Review: The Trial and Tragedy of Leo Frank by Juan A. Ramírez

City Center’s gala production delves further into America’s history of violence and delivers the best-sung musical in many a New York season.

Mike Birbiglia Can’t Get ‘Hadestown’ Out of His Head by Sarah Bahr

The comedian, 44, discussed his one-man Broadway show that opens this month, his love for Taylor Swift and why he doesn’t actually hate the Y.M.C.A.

Meet ITO Catie Jamieson by Catie Jamieson

Inspiring mindfulness in theatre. The post Meet ITO Catie Jamieson appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground by Steven Morris

The post Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Medicine show by Kelly Kleiman

It’s hard to write a play whose hero is the American Medical Association (AMA), even as embodied by crusading Dr. Morris Fishbein (the appealing Andrew Bosworth) and his equally earnest [�…

PARADE: Feel the Rain Fall - Alex Joseph Grayson | New York City Center by New York City Center

Watch a preview of “Feel the Rain Fall” from PARADE, sung by Alex Joseph Grayson. PARADE runs Nov 1 – 6, 2022 only at New York City Center. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3hpca768 Fu…

Check Out Photos London's Revival of Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson’s From Here to Eternity by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

Brett Smock directs the new production at the Charing Cross Theatre.

NO SUMMARY: Critiquing the Critics

By . Golden Thread presented the conversation NO SUMMARY: Critiquing the Critics: The Reception of MENA Productions  livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV …

Livestreaming a Conversation: NO SUMMARY: Critiquing the Critics

By . Golden Thread presents the conversation NO SUMMARY: Critiquing the Critics: The Reception of MENA Productions  livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV n…

Patrick Page to Play His Final Performance in Hadestown Just Before the New Year

Tom Hewitt ascends the throne of the underworld on January 3.

Review Roundup: PARADE Opens at New York City Center

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. The production opened with a gala per…

Witness For The Prosecution extends run until October 2023 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Agatha Christie's Witness For The Prosecution extends its run at London County Hall until 8 October 2023. Book Now! This post Witness For The Prosecution extends run until Oc…

Freedom Talk at Archives and Resistance

By . Safe Havens Freedom Talks (SH|FT) presents a Freedom Talk at Archives and Resistance livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network on Friday 18 November…

Livestreaming a Conversation: Freedom Talk at Archives and Resistance

By . Safe Havens Freedom Talks (SH|FT) presents a Freedom Talk at Archives and Resistance livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network

Tony-Winning Director Anna D. Shapiro Signs With CAA by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Award-winnning director Anna D. Shapiro has signed with CAA for representation. CAA also will represent multimedia venture Highwire Media which includes principals Shapiro, L…

The Ultimate Celebration of Timeless American Standards by Sandi Durell

Cabaret Convention Closing Night By Myra Chanin . . . KT Sullivan, the artistic director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, has been blessed with singular beauty and talent. She’s also capabl…

What Passes for Comedy by David Walters

One of those plays where if you get distracted for one moment, you’ll miss a gem of a line.

Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool Extends on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Mike Birbiglia's new solo show The Old Man and the Pool has extended its Broadway run. The comedy, directed by Seth Barrish, was originally announced to run through December 30 and wil…

See First Photos of Adrianna Hicks, Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & More in Some Like It Hot by Caitlin Moynihan

Go inside the new Broadway musical Some Like It Hot with these photos. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the musical, which is based on the 1959 Hollywood classic. The show begin…

Kinky Boots Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date at Stage 42 by Caitlin Moynihan

The off-Broadway production of the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots has set its final performance date. The musical will take its last bow at Stage 42 on November 20. Kinky Boots opened on …

Universal Music Publishing to Exclusively Represent Irving Berlin Catalog Worldwide by Logan Culwell-Block

The company has launched a website with themed playlists to aid finding songs from Berlin's 19 Broadway shows and 18 movies for commercial use.

Parade: Triumphant Return of the Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry Musical by Steven Suskin

★★★★★ Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond lead a talented cast in a stunning production of the 1998 musical The post Parade: Triumphant Return of the Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry Music…

Video: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Tony Award-winning musical Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. The produc…

Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. The production opened with a gala per…

Review: Remy Bumppo’s ‘Routes’ ponders immigration questions in the U.K., with young immigrants in the balance by Chris Jones

In many ways, the play is a critique of bureaucratic power structures, endlessly empowered with putting people into Kafkaesque limbos.

Rich Hall: ‘America is on the edge of the apocalypse – Britain is a shuffling of weird ghoulish political figures’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The standup and author on American-British rants, why Saturday Night Live wouldn’t work in the UK and the joy of offending Winnebago owners Your current show is called Shot from Cannons. W…

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of New York City Center's Parade? by Leah Putnam

Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Gaten Matarazzo, Alex Joseph Grayson, and more star in the Jason Robert Brown musical.

Evening Conversations review – warm meditations from midlife by Anya Ryan

Soho theatre, LondonSudha Bhuchar’s monologue, drawing on chats with her children, has much likable detail but slightly less focus than you’d wish for Meet Sudha Bhuchar. She’s a middl…

Josh Groban on Collaborating with Other Artists by Julia Corbett

Go behind the scenes with Josh Groban as he talks about collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Denée Benton, Tiler Peck and more in this interview with Laura Savini. The post Josh Groban on Colla…

Video Auditions Roundup: Aladdin on Broadway, Three Sisters at New York Theatre Workshop, and More Seeking Performers by Dylan Parent

Step into the spotlight with these self-tape audition opportunities for shows on Broadway and beyond.

Comedian Colin Quinn to Bring New Solo Show Small Talk to the Off-Broadway Stage by Leah Putnam

Quinn, a Broadway and Saturday Night Live alum, will present his new work at Lucille Lortel Theatre for a limited engagement.

VIDEO: Peacock Drops PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN Trailer

Peacock has released the video trailer for their new musical comedy series, PITCH PERFECT: BUMPER IN BERLIN. In the new Pitch Perfect spinoff series for Peacock, starring Sarah Hyland, Jamee…

Three Kings of Broadway by Trav S.D.

Having already given attention to another King Family of showfolk, we now undertake our third singing Dennis, after Dennis Day and Dennis Morgan: Dennis King (1897-1971), who, like Boris Kar…

How Her Ancestors Reignited Her Return to Theater by Jose Solís

Quiara Alegría Hudes is back with a new work, an Off Broadway production of “My Broken Language,” adapted from her 2021 memoir.

The Year of Magical Thinking: Kathleen Chalfant Brings Joan Didion Back to Life by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ Portraying the acclaimed late author, an equally celebrated actor acclimates us to the inevitability of loss. The post The Year of Magical Thinking: Kathleen Chalfant Brings …

Bandit Lites Illuminates 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards by Michael Eddy

The Gospel Music Association’s 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony took place at Nashville’s sold-out Allen Arena on Oct. 18, and the taped show aired Oct. 21 on TBN. Along with the per…

‘Filled to the brim with passion’: ORFEO ED EURIDICE – Leeds & Touring ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

A highly-dramatic and first-class performance of Opera North’s Orfeo Ed Euridice was extremely well received with rapturous applause at the exquisite Grand Theatre, Leeds. This must be one…

Class Notes: From “Good Enemy,” Francis Jue by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Francis Jue, cast member of “Good Enemy” at Audible Theatre. Class notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off…

Cristin Milioti Will Star in THE PENGUIN Series on HBO Max

Tony nominee Cristin Milioti has joined the cast of HBO Max's upcoming The Batman spinoff series, The Penguin. Milioti will star as the female lead in the series, opposite Colin Farrell. She…

Opera Review: Verdi’s ‘Il trovatore’ (‘The Troubadour’) presented by the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center by Jeannette Mulherin

  Some of the opera world’s most glorious voices are currently filling the Kennedy Center Opera House in  the Washington National Opera’s dazzling production of Verdi’s “Il trovato…

A fresh look at ‘La Llorona’ Latin American folktale from We Happy Few by Jakob Cansler

The scary staple of Spanish-speaking popular culture is imaginatively reframed by a modern mother-daughter conflict.

Father and Son Reed and Ephraim Birney Bring ‘Chester Bailey’ to Life at the Irish Rep by Harry Haun

Family ties provide added resonance to this two-character play about a welder who suffers a devastating injury, for both the audience and the actors. "But we’re still really goofy with eac…

World Ballet Day 2022 | GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE - ABT Studio Company by American Ballet Theatre

To round out #worldballetday, enjoy this performance of ABT Studio Company dancers Maddie Brown and Yuma Matsuura in GRAND PAS CLASSIQUE. Video by Nel Shelby Productions Filmed at NYU Skir…

Jim Parsons is A Charming ‘Man of No Importance’ at Classic Stage by Billy McEntee

Jim Parsons stars in the Classic Stage Company production of this beguiling musical, set in Ireland and directed by John Doyle. The post Jim Parsons is A Charming ‘Man of No Importance’ …

Broadway Artists Set for Workshop Concerts of Dina Fanai's Immersive Musical Experience Avalona by Andrew Gans

Fanai and Hank Stampfl will direct the performances with choreography by Natalie Lomonte.

November 2 Matinee Performance of Broadway's KPOP Cancelled by Leah Putnam

The show is expected to open at Circle in the Square Theatre November 20.

Get a 1st Look at Broadway's Some Like It Hot by Margaret Hall

Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, and more star in the new musical based on the 1959 film.

Elephant, Bush Studio review - stirring solo show from rising star Anoushka Lucas by Helen Hawkins

★★★★ ELEPHANT, BUSH STUDIO Stirring solo show from rising star Anoushka Lucas A beguiling debut play with both charm and an angry message It lasts only an interval-free 60 minutes, w…

New RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Capsule Collection Will Benefit Keke Palmer's 'Saving Our Cinderellas'

Concord Theatricals and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization have releaed a limited-edition capsule collection to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1997 film Rodgers…

Video: Watch the Music Video For 'I Was Too Late' From MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA, Opening Tonight!

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin  and directed by Princess Grace Award winner Joshua Kahan Brod…

Hibino Lighting and CHAUVET Professional Create Camera-Friendly Retro Looks at Kennedy House by Michael Eddy

  There are many ways to measure the success of a lighting design. At the top of the list is how well it supports the spirit and flavor of the music being performed on stage. At Kennedy Hou…

Universal Music Publishing Group Expands Relationship With Irving Berlin Estate, Will Exclusively Represent Catalog Worldwide

Universal Music Publishing Group has announced an exclusive global publishing agreement to represent the iconic song catalog of Irving Berlin. The deal builds upon UMPG's existing relations…

A PARADE For Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow — Review

Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s musical is playing at New York City Center through November 6.

Rob McClure and Telly Leung Join Only Make Believe Gala by Margaret Hall

The benefit will also feature Beth Leavel, Orfeh, Montego Glover, Bonnie Milligan, Brad Oscar and more.

See Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Dancing in the Streets in Trailer for Upcoming Movie Musical Spirited by Logan Culwell-Block, Talaura Harms

Releasing later this month, the modern twist on A Christmas Carol features original songs from the Tony-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Cameron Crowe Invites Jimmy Fallon to Reprise His Almost Famous Screen Role On Broadway by Talaura Harms

See the cast of the musical adaption of Crowe's Oscar-winning film perform "Tiny Dancer" on The Tonight Show.

Original A Solider's Play Star Eugene Lee Joins Touring Production; Full Cast Announced by Caitlin Moynihan

Attention! Casting is set for the upcoming national touring production of the Tony-winning revival of Charles Fuller's A Soldier's Play. Tony winner Kenny Leon directs the play, which will…

Neil Diamond Musical A Beautiful Noise, Starring Will Swenson, Arrives on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Good times never seemed so good! The Broadway production of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, starring Will Swenson, begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 2, t…

Watch Ben Platt Sing "This Is Not Over Yet" from Parade

Platt is currently starring in the New York City Center concert production of Jason Robert Brown's musical.

A Soldier's Play Announces Casting for North American Tour

Original cast member Eugene Lee will join Norm Lewis in the touring company of Charles Fuller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Kinky Boots Will End Its Off-Broadway Run on November 20

The off-Broadway return of the Tony-winning musical will not play through the holiday season.

International Photography Hall of Fame presents 2022 inductees by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Hall of Fame ceremony honors photographic innovators.

Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti to Star In The Batman Limited Series Spinoff The Penguin by Margaret Hall

Milioti will play Sofia Falcone, opposite Colin Farrell as The Penguin.

See Comedy Band Lewberger Improvise With Little Shop Of Horrors, Beetlejuice, Funny Girl, And More by Margaret Hall

The trio will make their Off-Broadway debut next year with their show The Wizard of Friendship.

Here's How to Get Digital Lottery Tickets for Broadway's A Beautiful Noise by Leah Putnam

Previews for the Neil Diamond jukebox musical begin November 2 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Video: Chris Myers Talks MTC's WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA

Chris Myers stars in the New York premiere of Where the Mountain Meets the Sea, written by AUDELCO Award nominee Jeff Augustin. The production opens Wednesday, November 2 at New York City Ce…

Martin Professional Appoints Installed Lighting Consultant Relationship Manager by Michael Eddy

Martin Professional continues to grow their dynamic lighting team with the appointment of Sean O’Callaghan as Installed Lighting Consultant Relationship Manager, EMEA. With over 20 years�…

Robe T1 Profiles Make a Difference at Hrvatski Dom Split Concert Hall by Michael Eddy

The 256-capacity Concert Hall at the Hrvatski Dom in Split, Croatia’s second city and vibrant cultural hub, is enjoying new Robe T1 Profile moving lights as part of a technical investment …

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & The Pool Extends Broadway Run; Get a First Look at the Production by Margaret Hall

The new solo show sold out its first week at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.

Ali Ewoldt, Kerry Conte, Jay Aubrey Jones, More to Star In A Child's Christmas In Wales by Margaret Hall

The Irish Repertory Theatre production will run for the entirety of December 2022.

Broadway Revival of Into the Woods Now Offering Rush Tickets for Every Performance by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical continues through January 8, 2023, at the St. James Theatre.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts SPIRITED Movie Musical Official Trailer

From director Sean Anders ('Daddy’s Home,” 'Instant Family”), written by Sean Anders and John Morris, with original songs by Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ('La La Land'), th…

Sierra Boggess to Star in LA Production of The Secret Garden

The revival will open at the Ahmanson Theatre in early 2023.

Review: Ben Platt Stars in an Excellent Parade at New York City Center

Platt leads Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Tony-winning musical about anti-Semitism in the South.

Video Exclusive: Solea Pfeiffer Sings 'The Truth Is' From THE VIOLET HOUR

Watch Almost Famous star Solea Pfeiffer sing “The Truth Is” from the musical The Violet Hour in this official music video here! On the Studio Cast Recording, Pfeiffer plays Jessie …

[Broadway Grosses w/e 10/30/2022]  by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 10/30/2022]  first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Colin Quinn Announces New Off Broadway Show: ‘Small Talk’ Sets January Start by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Colin Quinn has announced a new stage show – his seventh – and an opening night. Colin Quinn: Small Talk will play the Lucille Lortel Theatre Off Broadway beginning January 6 …

THEATER UPDATES by Sandi Durell

A Beautiful Noise – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; Into The Woods – Rush Tickets; Camelot at Lincoln Center New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sond…

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust taps first new CEO in 20 years by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tanz review – gross-out body-horror ballet is an unlikely laugh by Sanjoy Roy

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonFlorentina Holzinger’s show has inspired audience walkouts but others stay and cheer at its bloody-minded audacity Premiered in Vienna in 2019, Florentina Holz…

Northern Ballet: Made in Leeds review – faith, community and hip-hop Casanova by Lyndsey Winship

Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonChoreographers Mthuthuzeli November, Stina Quagebeur and Dickson Mbi jolt ballet’s habitual moves with this fresh and convincing triple bill It’…

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Chazz Palminteri and Peter Fogel by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . Oscar Nominated Actor, Director, and Writer Chazz Palminteri has entertained audiences for over three decades in a variety of roles from Mulholland Falls to televisi…

World Ballet Day 2022 | ABT Studio Company Class by American Ballet Theatre

Celebrate #WorldBalletDay with ABT Studio Company! Step onstage with the dancers in a pre-performance warmup class led by Yan Chen, ABT Studio Company Rehearsal Director/ABT JKO School Princ…

Watch Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Sing and Dance in Trailer for SPIRITED 

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote several original songs for the new holiday movie musical. 

Theatre Academics by Fumbani Innot Phiri, Roselyn Madalo Dzanja

By Fumbani Innot Phiri, Roselyn Madalo Dzanja. As a scholar, educator, and practitioner of theatre, Roselyn Madalo Dzanja knows Malawi’s theatrical landscape well.

Steve Martin, Nathan Lane are speaking in NYC—Get tickets for under $60 by Matt Levy

Steve Martin and Nathan Lane are speaking at New York City's Town Hall to discuss Martin's new book on Nov. 15.

Watch Ben Platt Sing "This Is Not Over Yet" From Jason Robert Brown's Parade by TheaterMania

Ben Platt stars in New York City Center's revival of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's musical Parade, directed by Michael Arden. Here, he sings "This Is Not Over Yet."

A Montage of Scenes from Parade, Starring Ben Platt and Michaela Diamond by TheaterMania

Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Tony-winning musical Parade is currently being presented by New York City Center, in a new production starring Ben Platt and Michaela Diamond. Here is a …

Eugene Lee To Join Norm Lewis On A SOLDIER'S PLAY National Tour; Full Cast Announced

Veteran actor Eugene Lee will join Norm Lewis to star in the 20-week North American tour of Roundabout's 2020 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldi…

Getting to Know You: I WANNA F*CK LIKE ROMEO AND JULIET’s Greg Cuellar

Andrew Rincón’s new play is currently running at 59E59 Theatres . 

Photos: The Cast of New York City Center's PARADE Takes Their First Bows

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arde…

Video Exclusive: Meet the Cast and Crew of the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical is set to have its first public performance in Paducah, KY in December, before officially launching at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Fra…

World Ballet Day 2022 | American Ballet Theatre Honors Kevin McKenzie ✨ by American Ballet Theatre

Happy #WorldBalletDay from American Ballet Theatre 🩰! We are excited to join our fellow dance companies around the world for a global celebration to unite the dance community. This Worl…

Eugene Lee to Join Norm Lewis In Tony-Winning A Soldier's Play On Tour by Margaret Hall

Lee, who originated the role of Corporal Bernard Cobb, returns to the Pulitzer Prize–winning play as Sergeant Vernon C. Waters.

Then There Was Music: A Review of Measure for Measure at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Amanda Finn

“Measure” is one of those bizarre Shakespearean plays that resides in the space between comedy and tragedy—something that few of the Bard’s works do. Yet you will find yourself mesme…

Dance Top 5: November 2022 by Sharon Hoyer

Long-running choreographers and dance companies dominate November stages

‘Creating a world for adults & children to travel to’: THE SLEEPING SWORD – Watermill Theatre, Newbury ★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

Based on the 2002 book by Michael Morpurgo and adapted by Tatty Hennessy, The Sleeping Sword tells the story of the Arthurian legend-obsessed Bun, who has read the story many times. Swept up…

‘A Soldier’s Play’ Announces Full Cast for Upcoming National Tour by Matthew Herzog

Roundabout Theatre Company and Tamar Climan proudly announce that Eugene Lee will join Norm Lewis to star in the 20-week North American tour of Roundabout’s 2020 Tony Award®-winnin…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

“Camelot” Announces Broadway Leads, Stars Join Kennedy Center “Sunset Blvd.,” Broadway Parade Participants Announced “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcas…

‘MJ,’ ‘Kite Runner’ see strong box office weeks despite falling attendance by Caitlin Hornik

For the third time in October, ”MJ” broke its house record at the Neil Simon Theatre. The jukebox musical grossed $1,810,272 — besting its previous record of $1,777,138 — and played …

Newsies Jr. at McMath Middle School - Performances November 9, 2022 to ... - PLAYBILLder

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All That Chat - PLAYBILL ANNOUNCES THIRD-ANNUAL “REMEMBER THE RIBBON

PLAYBILL ANNOUNCES THIRD-ANNUAL “REMEMBER THE RIBBON: A TRIBUTE TO WORLD AIDS DAY”, SPONSORED BY GILEAD SCIENCES AND BENEFITTING GL AAD.

Patti LuPone's Songs From a Hat Will Be Live-Streamed From 54 Below | Flipboard

Playbill - The three-time Tony winner will return to the Manhattan cabaret this winter. Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, who recently ...

Jimmy Fallon May Be Reprising His ALMOST FAMOUS Film Role in the Broadway Production

Jimmy Fallon may be appearing on Broadway sooner than you think! Almost Famous director Cameron Crowe said the Tonight Show host may get the chance to reprise his role of Dennie Hope, which …

VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Cast Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Almost Famous, the new musical with book and lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, is now in previews.  The show took to the stage on The…

Wake Up With BWW 11/2: Casting For SUNSET BOULEVARD at Kennedy Center and Camelot at Lincoln Center, and More!

Top stories include casting for Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center starring Stephanie J. Block, as well as Camelot at Lincoln Center. Plus, performances for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day P…

“Language of Wild Berries” Reveals Price of Persian Resistance—at Golden Thread by Bdhorwitz

Naghmeh Samini’s Clever Couple Connect at Motel Babel by Barry David Horwitz In 2009, a people’s rebellion broke out in Iran—and thousands challenged the fraudulent election of a right…

On the Couch with Jonathan Hickey

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Sample the cinematic flavours of Japan!

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Steven Morris

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Miles Teller gets down in Footloose by Pauline Adamek

This interview was first published in October, 2011. New on the scene is quirky young actor Miles Teller, who last year immediately gained notice in his first feature film, Rabbit Hole (2…

Cannon Fire: A Life in Print

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Do Factors Underlying Desire To Work From Home Herald An Increase In Creativity? by Joe Patti

Back in 2009 I wrote about a TED talk Dan Pink did on motivation. In particular, he discussed how monetary rewards was successful at motivating people in mechanical tasks, but when it came t…

Tony Nominee Lorraine Serabian Directs 4 Tennessee Williams One Acts Beginning November 2 by Leah Putnam

Merciful Delusions Productions present the rarely-produced Moony’s Kid Don’t Cry, The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, The Case of the Crushed Petunias, and Hello From Bertha at Theatre Row.

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical Releases Cast Album, Begins Broadway Previews November 2 by Talaura Harms

Will Swenson leads the biomusical as the "Sweet Caroline" singer-songwriter.

Gabe Mollica's Solo Begins at Off-Broadway's Soho Playhouse November 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Described as a "show about friendship," the production previously played Edinburgh Fringe.

Site-Specific Revival of The Year of Magical Thinking Starring Kathleen Chalfant Opens November 2 by Leah Putnam

Keen Company's production is being staged in non-traditional theatre spaces such as living rooms, libraries, and community spaces across New York City.

Where the Mountain Meets the Sea New York Premiere Opens November 2 by Leah Putnam

Billy Eugene Jones and Chris Myers star in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of the Jeff Augustin work.

Your Silence Will Not Protect You

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BETTER NATE THAN EVER, Eden Espinosa, and More Nominated For 2022 Children's & Family Emmys

Nominations have been announced for the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Awards and some familiar names are among the honorees.

Video: PARADE Stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond Sing 'This Is Not Over Yet'

Tony-winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond perform the hopeful duet, 'This Is Not Over Yet' from Jason Robert Brown's PARADE at New York City Center. See the video!

Video: Jason Robert Brown Honors Hal Prince and Alfred Uhry on Opening Night of PARADE At City Center Encores!

As Jason Robert Brown's Parade celebrates its first major New York production in over a decade, the composer took the moment to pay homage to his collaborator book writer Alfred Uhry and fam…

Sea Creatures, Superheroes, and...Condiments? Broadway Really Got Into the Halloween Spirit by Jeffrey Vizcaino

From the wacky to the spectacular, take a look at some of the costumes these Broadway favorites donned for Halloween.

2022 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artist Fellowship Open for Submissions by Aussie Theatre

Belvoir is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artist Fellowship. The Balnaves Fellowship

Watch: Cast and Creatives Share What to Expect From New Broadway Musical Almost Famous by Playbill

The musical adaptation of Almost Famous, based on the 2000 film by Cameron Crowe, is currently in previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre with an official opening set for November 3. The …

Gabriel Byrne in His Own Words on Broadway - The two-time Tony nominee talks about bringing his memoir 'Walking with Ghosts' to New York by Carey Purcell

The two-time Tony nominee talks about bringing his memoir Walking with Ghosts to New York --- Gabriel Byrne isn't exactly sure how many characters he's currently playing on Broadway. In his …

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend November 4-6 - See Javier Muñoz in concert, the New York Phil in their renovated home and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

IMPRESSIONS: TWYLA THARP "In The Upper Room" & "Nine Sinatra Songs" at New York City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: TWYLA THARP- "In The Upper Room" & "Nine Sinatra Songs" at  New York City  "Tharp (at 81) allowed herself to look back on an astonishingly productive career and pulled …

IMPRESSIONS: "Posaka" Kinding Sindaw at LaMaMa, Directed and Choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: "Posaka" Kinding Sindaw at LaMaMa, Directed and Choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis "When Potri Ranka Manis moved here from Mindanao in 1990, she brought her magic with her. A…