Life After Sondheim: We Die But We Don’t

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Lea Michele - Don't Rain on My Parade - Funny Girl - NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2022) by Broadway Television Archive

Lea Michele and the Fall 2022 cast of Broadway's FUNNY GIRL perform ""Don't Rain on My Parade" (music & lyrics by Jule Styne & Bob Merrill) on the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC…

A Beautiful Noise - Crunchy Granola Suite & Sweet Caroline - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2022) by Broadway Television Archive

Will Swenson and the Broadway Company of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical perform "Crunchy Granola Suite" "Sweet Caroline" (writen by Neil Diamond) on NBC's coverage of the Macy's…

Circle of Life - The Lion King (25th Anniv.) - Zinhle Dube - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2022) by Broadway Television Archive

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary, Zinhle Dube performs "The Circle of Life" (by Elton John, Lebo M, Tim Rice & Hans Zimmer) with Brandon A. McCall (Simba) and the Fall 2022 Broadway Company …

Introduction to Performances from NBC & CBS of 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 by Broadway Television Archive

The Wild Nights of Youth

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Victorian Opera reveals 2023 season

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Watch Mean Girls' Erika Henningsen in an Exclusive Performance From Joy the Musical

Ahead of its premiere, Henningsen stopped by the Playbill Studio, along with musical supervisor Andy Einhorn, to share the song “Change Forever” ...

Top five weekend events: GardenFest of Lights, Winterfest & 'Pretty Woman: The Musical'

Fumble with your playbill and scan nearby rows for familiar faces all you like, but nothing will keep that nagging thought from pecking at you…

“Frozen” Enchants with Sisterhood & Icey Beauty—at BroadwaySF by George Maguire

Jennifer Lee’s Book & the Lopezes’ Music Forge New Love by George Maguire Adapted from the highest grossing animated film of all time, “Frozen” the musical has landed hook, line,…

JUTE Theatre Company: celebrating three decades of Australian stories and so much more

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Temple of Boom unveiled at NGV International

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Elf the Musical review – Buddy’s back with some syrupy showtunes by Chris Wiegand

Dominion theatre, LondonChoreographed candy cane twirling and funny moments from the Will Ferrell film don’t save this show from being a bland corporate Christmas experience Son of a nutcr…

On the Couch with Thomas Gorham

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'A Christmas Carol' review — a festive story that serves as an emotional awakening by Matt Wolf

Tony-winner Owen Teale is the sixth Scrooge so far in the Old Vic's London iteration of Dickens's seasonal mainstay; Lydia White makes a notably charming Belle

Wil Anderson: I Am NOT Fine, Thanks

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Henry V review – a troubled king reaches for foreign quarrels by Kate Wyver

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonIn this coruscating production from Headlong and Shakespeare’s Globe, Henry’s grasp for power is cast in a stark light The king is weeping as his subjects …

Triggered post-show video and photos: Spotlight on the human side of party politics by Terri Paddock

One of the few things I enjoy even more than theatre is talking politics. Chairing a post-show discussion about a brilliant new political play, written and directed by a Westminster insider,…

SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Some Like It Hot Musical

SOME LIKE IT HOT - Now in Previews at The Shubert Theatre! Learn more about #SomeLikeItHotMusical at https://somelikeithotmusical.com/ About SOME LIKE IT HOT WHO SAYS THEY DON’T MAKE G…

World Premiere of ‘The Nativity Variations’ leaves ‘em laughing in Milwaukee by Alan Smason

By ANNE SIEGEL MILWAUKEE, WI – Some funny anecdotes were once relayed by playwright Catherine Trieschmann to Milwaukee Repertory Theater Artistic Director Mark Clements. They initially led…

Emilyn Claid review – sexy, funny fantasies dipped in clay by Lyndsey Winship

The Place, LondonThe dancer returns to the stage with an eclectic piece that complements cool posturing with honest personality A 72-year-old with close-cropped silver hair, tattoos and a le…

Ex-Wives - Six - The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS [2022] by Broadway Television Archive

The Fall 2022 Cast of SIX on Broadway performs "Ex-Wives" on the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS. [24-Nov-22] Music and Lyrics written by Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss

Elephant Love Medley - Klena/Loren - Moulin Rouge! - 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS by Broadway Television Archive

Derek Klena, Ashley Loren and the 2022 Broadway Company of MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway perform "Elephant Love Medley" on the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS [24-Nov-22]. Songs written and…

Malthouse Theatre appoints Bernadette Fam as New Work Manager

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Camp Siegfried by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"Camp Siegfried" is a new departure for the author of "Small Mouth Sounds," "Continuity," "Make Believe" and "Grand Horizons." Depicting an important piece of history in an age when hate spe…

The Lion King Performs at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade by Disney On Broadway

The Broadway cast of THE LION KING performs at the 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on November 24, 2022

Christmas whirls into town with Kansas City Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ by Sarah L. Kaufman

At the Kennedy Center, comic toys and clever animals steal the show in a "Nutcracker" production especially geared for children.

With potty-mouthed, clothes-stripping puppets, ‘Little Dickens’ is a risque and riotously hilarious twist on a classic Christmas tale by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

Puppet master Ronnie Burkett’s somewhat parodic adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is an R-rated campy affair filled with a multitude of marionettes.

National Ballet’s ‘MADDADDAM’ is a sensory feast of sights and sounds by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Wayne McGregor’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s postapocalyptic “MaddAddam Trilogy” is at times overwhelming but also an undeniably thrilling experience.

Musical Con 2022 Vlog | Backstage interviews, behind the scenes & more! by Official London Theatre

Last month we attended the world's first ever Musical Theatre Fan Convention and it did not disappoint! Here's our jam-packed vlog on how the weekend went! Official London Theatre is the n…

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | On Stage Now! by Mirvish Productions

It's Time To Believe In Magic. Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new…

Broadway at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by NewYorkTheater

The Broadway casts of "Funny Girl," "The Lion King," "Some Like It Hot" and "A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical," as well as the Radio City Rockettes performed at the 96th annual Ma…

Watch Funny Girl, Six, The Lion King, More Perform at the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual tradition also included numbers from Moulin Rouge! and Some Like It Hot.

Watch Broadway at the Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 by New York Theater

Below are videos of the musical numbers performed by the casts of Broadway shows at the 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, starting with Lea Michele et al from Funny Girl; then �…

Watch The Lion King, Six, More Perform at the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Logan Culwell-Block

The annual tradition also included numbers from Moulin Rouge! and Some Like It Hot.

Tamara Rojo wades into bitter row over London arts funding by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Artistic director of English National Ballet decries Arts Council England move to divert money from capital One of the ballet world’s biggest stars has accused Arts Council England of “s…

Signature announces ‘So Many Possibilities: A Season of Sondheim’ by News Desk

Season features three new Sondheim productions and additional special events including sing-along nights.

Anacostia Playhouse announces tenth season by News Desk

The centerpieces are the DC premiere of 'Breakthrough' by Verna Craighead Green and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘'night, Mother' by Marsha Norman.

SIX Broadway - Thanksgiving Parade on CBS by Six

Happy Thanksgiving, Queendom! Thank you so much to CBS for having us kick off the parade 💜👑

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for BAD CINDERELLA on Broadway

Bad Cinderella, the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical headed to Broadway this Spring released a new trailer for the show on Thanksgiving. Watch the video!

Humor, tears, and song combine in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by William Powell

This musical based on the beloved film is a cozy show for the greatest time of year.

‘I especially liked the slapstick-style comedy’: RAPUNZEL – Watermill Theatre, Newbury ★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

There’s nothing quite like reviewing a festive family production when the auditorium is full of excitement from the four busloads of primary school children sitting ready and waiting the w…

The Delightful Sausage review – delicious cult comedy by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe tale of two ‘mucky northern oiks’ on a quest for success is less important than the joyful jokes, backchat and smutty puns en route The barely realised comic play…

Centrala warns of ‘devastating’ impact of Arts Council funding loss by Ben Quinn

UK cultural institution for central and eastern European people forced to seek alternative support The only publicly funded arts and culture organisation for central and eastern European peo…

A ‘love letter’ to Billy Connolly is about to go on tour by Lauren Gilmour

The show will feature a collection of moving and funny tales about the comedy legend.

‘Berlusconi’ London Musical Staged by ‘Fleabag’ Producer Sparks Satire on Mogul’s Mediaset TV by Nvivarelli

The announcement of a London stage musical titled “Berlusconi,” depicting the turbulent life of Silvio Berlusconi through a feminist prism and produced by British “Fleabag” producer …

‘The Rat Trap’ Review: Together for Better, but Mostly for Worse by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Noël Coward’s bleak portrait of a collapsing marriage between two artists has its American premiere at New York City Center.

The Tiny Dancers Who Make ‘The Nutcracker’ Sparkle by Gia Kourlas and Erik Tanner

In New York City Ballet’s production this year, the children, most of them new to the show, are back to normal. Pint-size, that is.

Special Episode: Elysa Gardner on the Magic and Mayhem in the Creation of ‘Pippin’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt is in conversation with theater and music critic and journalist Elysa Gardner. Her new book “Magic to Do: Pippin’s Fantastic, Fraught Journey to Broadway and B…

Blank Canvas Theatre in Cleveland updated its site for full company list of "Last Starfighter" - Cleveland premiere by Fred Landau

  Blank Canvas Theatre in Cleveland updated its site for the full company list of "The Last Starfighter" http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/the-last-starfighter-cast/ Please let your friends…

¡Showmanism! review – astonishing lip-sync solo raises spirits by David Jays

Ustinov Studio, BathDickie Beau offers a merry miscellany, featuring stories from Ian McKellen and Fiona Shaw, in a meditation on theatre that is closer to possession than parody Dickie Beau…

Billy Connolly Turns 80 by Trav S.D.

Apparently this Thanksgiving I am giving thanks for Billy Connolly (b. 1942), who turns 80 years old today. Actually it’s now SIR Billy Connolly — The Big Yin was knighted in 2017. What …

Review: Looking for the perfect holiday outing? Paramount Theatre’s ‘The Sound of Music’ is beautiful and deeply emotional by Chris Jones

Traditional musicals like this one typically reflect people trying their best in difficult circumstances and strive to leave audiences with hope.

Garabari to premiere at Arts House this December

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London’s Theater Cuts Matter, on Broadway and Beyond by Matt Wolf

The cushion of state money let the Hampstead and Donmar playhouses develop broad programs with international reach. Now they must find creative ways to play on.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER at Riverdale Children's Theatre - PLAYBILLder

Our Wonderful Playbill Designer Julie Kaminsky and Box Office Team Beth Ann Barlow and Theresa Santiago. Our talented and gracious RCT teen ...

A Christmas Carol, The Old Vic review - more poignant, and more joyous than ever by Demetrios Matheou

This annual rendering of the Dickens classic feels particularly resonant during the economic crisis It’s been five years since I saw the Old Vic’s first Christmas Carol, adapted by Jack…

Interview: KT Tunstall on Touring, Making Unpopular Music and Bringing SAVING GRACE to the Stage

BroadwayWorld catches up with KT Tunstall to chat about bringing Saving Grace to the stage at Riverside Studios.

Understudy, Standby, Swing! by Rob Richardson

Should you be an understudy, a standby, a swing? It's kind of a vague question, but usually the undercurrent there is that once you become known as a reliable cover, you’ll be an understud…

That Was Friday

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Rhonda Burchmore: A Red Hot Swingin’ Christmas

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King and Queen of the Banjo – Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn to make QPAC debut in 2023 by Aussie Theatre

Grammy Award®‑winning banjo virtuosos Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburnwill perform at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for the first time,

DIRTY DANCING: THE IMMERSIVE CINEMA EXPERIENCE – returns to Melbourne 2023 by Aussie Theatre

One of the biggest cultural sensations in recent years is on its way back. The Mushroom Group’s Immersive Cinema, in

Holiday Gifts For Theater Lovers 2022

The Playbill site offers more generic theater baubles as well — its 2023 ... Lansbury and a flower bouquet made up of old Broadway playbills, ...

Three global bands to look out for, courtesy of WOMEX by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A Mexican cumbia-punk band called Son Rompe Pera, a traditional singer from West Bengal named Rina Das Baul and a group from near Timbuktu called Al Bilali Soudan: three global acts on the r…

Classical Gas: Henry VIII in NoHo by Steven Morris

The structure of "Henry VIII" aside, if these aren't themes singularly pertinent to our times, I don't know what are. The post Classical Gas: Henry VIII in NoHo appeared first on STAGE RAW …

West Australian Opera announces 2023 season

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Funny Girl's Amber Ardolino and Some Like It Hot's Adrianna Hicks Take Over Playbill's Instagram November 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadway performances.

How Playbill Inspired Broadway Legend Tommy Tune's Trademark Autograph by Logan Culwell-Block

The 10-time Tony Award honoree took Playbill cruise audiences behind the scenes of his incredible life in the theatre.

Watch Mean Girls' Erika Henningsen in an Exclusive Performance From Joy the Musical by Playbill

Mean Girls star Erika Henningsen will head the cast of the world premiere of Joy the Musical, which will play New Jersey's George Street Playhouse December 7–30. Ahead of its premiere, He…

Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo Finds the Beauty in Baroque by John Sherer

On December 4 and 6, the countertenor will perform a Handel and Vivaldi program with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

REPORT: Three Years After “Hadestown” Opening, Orpheus’s Song Still a Bunch of Unfinished “La La La" by Broadway Beat

by Steve Verdile. @stevenverdilecreative. DEPTHS OF HADES - Despite having numerous years to perfect his tune, local lyre player Orpheus...