Town Hall executive director Lawrence Zucker to step down after 44 years by Caitlin Hornik

Lawrence Zucker will step down as executive director of Town Hall at the end of the year. Zucker joined the leadership team at Town Hall in 1978 and guided the venue through a significant re…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Stardust Road" - 12/1/22 by Marc Miller

Wedging some 40 songs into a little over 90 minutes, Stardust Road is filled with Great American Songbook treasures, well-known and otherwise. And it mostly sounds terrific, thanks to Lawren…

'Straight Line Crazy' explores power broker Robert Moses' legacy by Jim O'Grady

Power broker Robert Moses is seen as a villain now, but he transformed the urban landscape, sometimes for good. The play "Straight Line Crazy" starring Ralph Fiennes explores his legacy.

Francophone stage director Marie Brassard wins prestigious Siminovitch Prize by Aisling Murphy - Staff Reporter

“It’s especially lovely because I’ve been chosen by my peers,” says groundbreaking director Brassard.

Let's Play Theatre: Becoming a Character (Official Trailer) | Kids Corner | [email protected] by Stratford Festival

Learn how to develop your very own character with Stratford Festival actor, Lindsay Wu, from our 2022 production of Little Women! Character development and identity are essential to storyt…

Erik Jensen Q and A. The Collaborator Beats Death, Makes Broadway Debut by New York Theater

Erik Jensen is making his Broadway debut the same year he suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that almost killed him. The two are not unrelated, as he explains in the interview below. In �…

Stardust Road ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons December 1, 2022: Hoagland Howard Carmichael, more famously known as Hoagy, was one of the most successful Tin Pan Alley songwriters of the 1930s. Today he is remembe…

Review: Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road Is a Live Music Video About Your Grandparents

The York Theatre Company's latest revue ditches the informational portion of the evening.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Give Musical Theater Their Best Shot With L.A. Premiere of ‘Invincible,’ on Heels of Rock Hall Honors by Chris Willman

It’s a few days after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony when we find Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo holed up in the green room of a Beverly Hills performing arts center, talk…

Special Episode: Melanie La Barrie on the Joys of ‘& Juliet’ and Christmas in New York by Matt Tamanini

On today’s special episode, Matt is in conversation with the delightful Melanie La Barrie, who is currently playing Juliet’s Nurse Angelique in the original Broadway production of “&am…

Scrooged again: The mother of all holiday shows returns by Toni Tresca

The DCPA’s 27th (almost) annual production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season

New adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ in development by Caitlin Hornik

A new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great Gatsby” is in development, led by Korean producer Chunsoo Shin. The production, which aims to land on Broadway, will feature …

A first-class trip down ‘Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road’ Off-Broadway at The York by Deb Miller

In keeping with its dedication to the development of new musicals and the rediscovery of musical gems from the past, the iconic catalogue of one of the greatest composers from the early year…

Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road: A Cool, Cool Homage That Could Be Cooler by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Susan Schulman directs, Michael Lichtefeld choreographs seven energetic singer-dancers The post Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road: A Cool, Cool Homage That Could Be Cooler…

Theatre Review: ‘Broke-ology’ presented by Coppin Repertory Theatre by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Sacrifice, Care, and Love Win Out A multi-generational play, “Broke-ology” by Nathan Louis Jackson, ran at Coppin State University with its local resident company comprised of students a…

‘A Quick 5’ with Playwright, Author, and Translator, James Magruder by Susan Brall

From the New York Stage to the Iron Crow Theatre in Baltimore comes “Head Over Heels,” the new queer musical that rocked the Big White Way garnering wonderful reviews. The book is writte…

Remember the Ribbon 2022 - POZ Magazine

On November 7, Playbill presented the third annual benefit concert Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day. Gilead Sciences was the ...

GLAAD Marks World AIDS Day 2022 with its Third Annual State of HIV Stigma Study, a ...

“Playbill and the Broadway community have a long and impactful legacy of raising awareness for HIV prevention and treatment,” said GLAAD President & ...

News: All-New Production of ‘The Wiz’ Will Launch National Tour at The Hippodrome by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A reimagined, all-new production of The Wiz will launch its national tour in the Fall of 2023 in Baltimore, MD, home of the 1974 world premiere of the musical, before starting its limited en…

A new ballet tips ‘Evita’ Perón off her pedestal by Sarah L. Kaufman

In Ballet Hispánico’s “Doña Perón,” choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa studies the enigmatic, charismatic Argentine icon.

Actors’ Equity and Broadway League reach tentative contract agreement by Ruthie Fierberg

On Dec. 1, Actors’ Equity Association and The Broadway League announced that the two entities have come to a tentative agreement on the new production contract which governs Broadway and s…

‘The Wiz’ to return to Broadway following new national tour by Caitlin Hornik

Following a brand new national tour “The Wiz” will return to Broadway in 2024 for a limited engagement. The tour of this reimagined revival will launch from Baltimore, Maryland, in the f…

The Kola Nut Does Not Speak English review – slow-bloom show full of familial love by Anya Ryan

Bush theatre, LondonThe conflicts of not fully knowing your family’s language are to the fore in writer and actor Tania Nwachukwu’s play Plants are central to Tania Nwachukwu’s play ab…

MEAN GIRLS Reunion, Pasek & Paul, More Set for Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta

The annual education summit for musical theatre students and their teachers will be held January 13-15. 

Indian Princess Musical Movie In the Works at Disney

Bend It Like Beckham filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges are currently developing a new Disney musical film inspired by a dynamic princess from Indian history. Disney has commi…

Photos: Ann Harada, Christine Dwyer, Shuler Hensley, More Celebrate Opening Night at A Sherlock Carol by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The holiday mystery from playwright Mark Shanahan again plays a limited engagement at New World Stages.

Video: Watch a Clip of Kelli O'Hara in THE HOURS at The Metropolitan Opera

Watch a clip of Kelli O'Hara performing 'Heaven? Somebody else’s heaven?' in The Metropolitan Opera's world-premiere staging of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts's The Hours.

Photos: Go Inside 18th Annual Fred Ebb Awards Honoring Julia Riew by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

Tony winner Beth Leavel presented the award at a ceremony at the American Airlines Theatre.

Magic and comedy power an enchanting ‘Tempest’ at Round House Theatre by Celia Wren

The magic, is as eye-catching as it is suited to Shakespeare’s tale of enchantment and reconciliation.

Interview: Alexandra Billings on the World of THE PERIPHERAL & Her Love of Sci-Fi

The final episodes of The Peripheral have featured the addition of Alexandra Billings (Wicked, Transparent) to the cast as the pivotal inspector, Ainsley Lowbeer. Before the premiere of the …

Dramatizing the Story of a Gay Mid-Century Tattoo Artist Who Was So Much More by Elisabeth Vincentelli

“Underneath the Skin,” a theater piece by John Kelly, meditates on the life of Samuel Steward, who always lived boldly when others dared not.

Video: Robin de Jesús Gives the Inside Scoop on His New HULU Original Show, WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the three Time Tony Award Nominee Robin de Jesús, who can be currently seen in the new Hulu original limited …

In His New Show, Telly Leung Is Simply Himself by Talaura Harms

The Broadway veteran is next in the lineup for Bloomingdale's holiday cabaret series at the store's Studio 59.

Actors' Equity Association and The Broadway League Reach Tentative Agreement on New Production Contract

Actors’ Equity Association and The Broadway League have reached a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement for the Production Contract that governs Broadway shows and sit-down produ…

The Wind in the Wilton’s review – Mr Toad and pals take on weaselly property developers by David Jays

Wilton’s Music Hall, London Piers Torday’s update of the children’s classic brings Kenneth Grahame’s animals to modern-day London Kenneth Grahame had terrifying nightmares about lyin…

Actors’ Equity & Broadway League Reach Three-Year Contract Agreement by Greg Evans

Actors’ Equity Association, the national union representing actors and stage managers, has reached a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement with The Broadway League, the national …

CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall Help Mike Cristella Create Evocative Vibe at US Open Pool Championship by Michael Eddy

Precision, patience, and control, not to mention a fair amount of courage, are essential qualities to have when holding a cue stick. They also come in pretty handy, for anyone lighting a poo…

Exclusive: Watch Denee Benton Sing 'On the Steps of the Palace' in INTO THE WOODS

Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway ru…

Indie Rockers Joywave and iDKHOW Hit The Road With ADJ Vision Series VS3 LED Video Panels by Michael Eddy

Indie rock bands Joywave and I Don’t Know How but They Found Me (iDKHOW for short) recently completed a 23-date co-headlining tour of the USA backed by an LED video wall system comprised o…

‘HENRY V’; ‘VARDY V ROONEY’; ‘¡SHOWMANISM!’–REVIEW by Robert Shuman

(Susannah Clapp’s article appeared in the Observer, 11/27; via Pam Green; Photo: ‘Utterly concentrated’: Oliver Johnstone as Henry V. Photograph: Johan Persson.) Sam Wanamaker Playhous…

The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center Has Finally Finished Its $550 Million Renovations by Clive Paget

And the players of the New York Philharmonic says its a big improvement over the old space.

Photos: Eric Stonestreet Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway

See photos of Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) visiting Almost Famous on Broadway!

Curious Kids (Official Trailer) | Kids Corner | [email protected] by Stratford Festival

Curious Kids takes young audiences and their families behind the scenes of the Stratford Festival. This year, our hosts are the young performers from the Festival’s 2022 production of Rich…

Kids Corner (Official Teaser) | [email protected] by Stratford Festival

👪 KIDS CORNER is a new channel on [email protected] for children and their families to engage with arts-related content, and foster a passion for theatre together. It encourages self express…

Voting Now Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off/Off-Off Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Charlie Stemp Will Star in West End Revival of Crazy for You by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

The New Museum of Broadway Is a Boffo Love Letter to The Great White Way by Marilyn Lester

The costumes, the scenery, the makeup, the props…” so go the lyrics to Irvig Berlin’s “There’s No Business Like Show Business” (Annie Get Your Gun). It’s all there and very muc…

OSA International Increases Lighting Rental Inventory with New Ayrton Eurus and Additional Ayrton Diablo Fixtures by Michael Eddy

OSA International, Inc., which delivers world-class entertainment technology, event production and systems integration from its base in Las Vegas, has added large complements of Ayrton Eurus…

Beyond Ballroom: Twyla Tharp’s American Classicism by Elizabeth Kendall

In “Nine Sinatra Songs,” recently revived at City Center, Tharp captured elusive strains in the country’s DNA.

Interview with Kosovo Theatremaker and Human Rights Activist Kushtrim Koliqi—“In Kosovo Men are Bulls**t, We are like Criminals…” by Verity Healey

“In Kosovo men are bulls**t, we are like criminals…” Kushtrim Koliqi has been a human rights activist, theatremaker, filmmaker and producer on the Kosovo theatre scene for more than a …

Meet the Company of MR. SATURDAY NIGHT- Now Streaming on BroadwayHD

Mr. Saturday Night is now available to stream on BroadwayHD! Get to know the cast with BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag.

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap to Make Broadway Premiere Next Year by Caitlin Moynihan

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which has been playing in London for over 70 years making it the longest-running play in the world, will make its Broadway premiere next year. The Broad…

Tony Winner Aaron Tveit Sets Return to Moulin Rouge! The Musical; David Harris & André Ward Join Cast by Caitlin Moynihan

Some familiar faces are heading to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony-winning turn as Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a limited time beginning January 1…

The Wiz, Directed by Schele Williams, to Ease on Back to Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

The Wiz is getting ready to ease on down the road again. A new production of the Tony-winning musical is setting out on a national tour before arriving on Broadway for a limited engagement …

Odds & Ends: Anna Deavere Smith, Matthew Broderick & More Set for New La Jolla Playhouse Season by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. La Jolla Playhouse Reveals 2023-2024 season La Jolla Playhouse has announced offerings for its 2023-2024 season. First up will be th…

Marc Bruni to Direct New Musical Version of The Great Gatsby by Lindsey Sullivan

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby will receive another stage musical retelling. This production will feature music and lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland and a b…

Acting Teacher Gets Down In Low Squat To Prepare For A “Truth Bomb” by Broadway Beat

by Conor Moroney. @conoseamusactor Lenoxdale, MA – Andrew Jaegerman, a prominent acting teacher in the heart of the Berkshires, has been...

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

December brought the premieres of a powerful Pulitzer-winning drama, a Yiddish play by a prolific Jewish playwright, and a docudrama about a flashpoint in U.S. history.

Angel - Sarah McLachlan (Classic Soul Style Cover) ft. Sarah Potenza by Postmodernjukebox

Postmodern Jukebox Cover of “Angel” by Sarah Mclachlan ft. Sarah Potenza. Get this song: http://pmjlive.com/angel | Live Show Tix: http://www.pmjtour.com Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subPM…

Tony Winner Bill Irwin and John Douglas Thompson to Star in Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Irish Rep by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre has also announced Ronán Noone's The Smuggler for 2023.

Reimagined version of ‘The Wiz’ to make Broadway return by Jack Hobbs

"The Wiz" is about to ease its way down the road to Broadway once again.

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

2022 is going out with a bang with new movies, series, and concerts to keep Broadway fans entertained all month long! From the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical to Idina Menzel's ne…

‘The Wiz’ Aims for Broadway After a U.S. Tour by Kalia Richardson

Schele Williams will direct and JaQuel Knight is choreographing a new production of the show, with additional material by Amber Ruffin. It will start its tour in Baltimore.

Life of Pi to Begin First U.K. and Ireland Tour in 2023 by Leah Putnam

The Olivier-winning adaptation currently plays the West End and will make a Broadway bow next spring.

A merry Medea? Inside Lost Dog’s Ruination at the Royal Opera House – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

For an ‘alternative festive show’, Ben Duke and his dance company have created a witty version of the Greek myth in London’s Linbury theatre Continue reading...

After Nearly Half a Century, Executive Director Lawrence Zucker Will Depart The Town Hall by Andrew Gans

Zucker and Marvin Leffler helped renovate and revitalize the 1,500-seat Manhattan venue.

Photos & Video: Trevor Noah Hosts Talkback at A STRANGE LOOP

See photos and video of Trevor Noah hosted a talkback following a performance of Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Best Musical-winning A STRANGE LOOP.

LIVE from AIN'T NO MO' Opening Celebration Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is LIVE on the red carpet for opening celebration of AIN'T NO MO'! Direct from a smash-hit run at The Public Theater, AIN’T NO MO’ dares to ask the incen…

Video: Randy Graff Looks Back on MR. SATURDAY NIGHT

In this video, watch as Broadway legend Randy Graff chats with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about bringing Mr. Saturday Night to the screen via BroadwayHD!

Watch the Cast of Broadway's The Collaboration Meet the Press by Playbill

Following a hit London run at the Young Vic, Anthony McCarten's The Collaboration began previews November 29 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Opening night on Broadway is December 20. The…

Not All Excellence Is Rewarded, Not All Who Excel Can Lead Others There by Joe Patti

While I try to write posts about the arts in general, the fact is the content of my posts tends to orient toward performing arts rather visual arts. That said, there are a lot of parallel ex…

Hirschfeld Book by Barry Gordin

Edited by David Leopold with almost 300 Hirschfeld drawings the new book covers nearly 50 years of the American Theater in one volume. The American Theatre As Seen By Al Hirschfeld By: Pau…

Aaron Tveit Returning to Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge’ in 2023 by Rebecca Rubin

Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” But don’t get too excited, chickens. Tvei…

Aaron Tveit will return to ‘Moulin Rouge!’ for a limited engagement by Ruthie Fierberg

Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of Christian in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” will reprise his performance for a 12-week limited engagement at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning on …

Broadway Bewildered: “Great Gatsby” Musical Coming from Failed “Paradise Square” Team by Roger Friedman

How badly can this group maim “The Great Gatsby”? Weren’t two movies enough? And yet, here comes a “Gatsby” musical from the

Aaron Tveit to Return to Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Leah Putnam

David Harris and André Ward, cast members of the musical's national tour, will also join the New York production.

Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, and Kait Kerrigan Penning Musical Stage Adaptation of The Great Gatsby by Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni will direct an industry presentation of the Broadway-aimed musical.

AUDREY: THE NEW MUSICAL Now Available For International Licensing Through Broadway DNA by Chloe Rabinowitz

Broadway DNA will handle international licensing for "AUDREY: THE NEW MUSICAL," inspired by the classic Hollywood and world-renowned icon. AUDREY made its Off-Broadway premiere at The Player…

A Christmas Carol by Darryl Reilly

Jefferson Mays’ Scrooge and his amazing 50+ Dickensian characters are all dazzling in this high tech theatrical new stage version of the classic tale. The post A Christmas Carol appeared…

Christmas isn't Christmas without a Panto! by Official London Theatre

Theatre Tokens are the perfect gift for Panto fans! You can book tickets for Panto's all across the country with Theatre Tokens, including at plenty of London venues. Buy Theatre Tokens: ht…

Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, Kait Kerrigan & Marc Bruni Join THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Creative Team

The creative team adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby into a Broadway-bound stage musical has been announced. It will feature music & lyrics by Tony Award no…

The Wiz Will Ease on Back to Broadway in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

Schele Williams will direct an all-new revival to play a national tour ahead of a limited engagement on the Main Stem in spring 2024.

Beetlejuice | "Say My Name" by Broadwaysf

BEETLEJUICE is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from December 7–31, 2022,. He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to San Francisco. …

Why New Plays Now? A Case for Supporting the Unimaginable by American Theatre Editors

One of the nation's most prolific living playwrights celebrates the theatre that has sustained him, and asks that it recommit to, and expand, its support for new work.

Pittsburgh singer INEZ will headline First Night celebration Downtown by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet at AIN'T NO MO'- Live at 5:15pm

Aint No Mo' will officially celebrate its Broadway opening and BroadwayWorld will be there for the red carpet arrivals. Tune in at 5:15pm ET to watch live!

‘The Wiz’ Sets 2024 Broadway Return With New Material By Amber Ruffin by Greg Evans

The beloved musical The Wiz will return to Broadway next season in an “entirely reimagined revival” directed by Schele Williams and featuring additional material by Amber Ruffin. The pro…

Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; David Harris & André Ward to Join the Cast

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023,…

Krystina Alabado, Katy Geraghty, Taylor Iman Jones, More Join Roster of Stars Appearing at 2023 Junior Theater Festival by Logan Culwell-Block

iTheatrics' annual event brings youth groups from around the world together in Atlanta for a weekend celebration of theatre.

Another Great Gatsby Musical Sets Its Sights on Broadway

Nathan Tysen, Jason Howland, and Kait Kerrigan will pen this adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel.

The Wiz Is Coming Back to Broadway

A reimagined production of the Tony-winning musical will tour nationally before a limited Broadway engagement.

Aaron Tveit to Rejoin Moulin Rouge! on Broadway; Further Casting Changes Announced

Find out who will appear in the musical beginning in the winter of 2023.

KPOP to Release Original Broadway Cast Album

The new musical is now running at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Exclusive: Listen to Jessie Buckley & Luke Evans Sing 'Later Never Comes' From SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Soundtrack

Get an exclusive first listen to “Later Never Comes,” from performed by Luke Evans and Jessie Buckley and taken from the Scrooge: A Christmas Carol soundtrack. This animated version inc…

Watch Common and the Cast of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Play a Game 

Stephen McKinley Henderson, Liza Colón-Zayas, and more try to explain the plot of the Pultizer Prize-winning play.

VIDEO: ALMOST FAMOUS Performs 'Tiny Dancer' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The Broadway cast of Almost Famous appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform 'Tiny Dancer.' Watch the video of the performance now, which featured Solea Pfeiffer, Chris Wood,…

THE WIZ Will Return to Broadway in 2023 Following National Tour

An all-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, adapted from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a national tour before returning to Broadway for a limited …

KPOP to Release Broadway Cast Album in February by Lindsey Sullivan

KPOP will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 24, 2023. Produced by Harvey Mason Jr. and featuring music, lyrics, music production and arrangements by Helen Park as well …

Updated THE WIZ Will Launch National Tour Before Heading to Broadway 

The beloved musical takes characters from The Wizard of Oz and centers the story in a celebration of Black culture.

VIDEO: Viral MATILDA THE MUSICAL Dance Gets Missy Elliot Remix

Last week, a first look at 'Revolting Children' from the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical was released. Since then, the clip has gone viral on social media and has been remixed to…

Watch Sierra Boggess and Warren Carlyle Share What to Expect From The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson by Roberto Araujo

The musical, reimagined by its creators, Marsha Norman and the late Lucy Simon, begins performances in Los Angeles in February 2023.

The Wizard of Oz, With Additional Songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, to Play London Palladium by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the summer 2023 engagement.

Jeffrey Whitty Reveals His AVENUE Q Movie Ideas

Avenue Q book writer Jeff Whitty has shared a detailed outline of what a film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical would be like. His new ideas include updated takes on Kate Monster, Lucy…

See The Daily Show's Trevor Noah Host a Special Performance of Broadway's A Strange Loop by Logan Culwell-Block

Noah was joined by the cast and creators of the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical for a post-show talkback.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, December 1, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Kristina Wong Receives First Joan D. Firestone Commission by American Theatre Editors

A Pulitzer finalist for 'Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord,' she will create a new work about food insecurity as the first recipient of a new award from En Garde Arts.

Camp Christmas is back by Alex Miller

The Denver Center holiday tradition returns to its outdoor spot at Lakewood Belmar Park

KPOP Cast Members Speak Out Against Remarks Made in New York Times Review

Members of the cast of KPOP the Musical are speaking out about remarks made by New York Times critic Jesse Green in his review of the musical.

Obie Winner Darius de Haas Will Celebrate the Holidays at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The star of Rent, Carousel, Running Man, As You Like It, and more will be joined by a trio led by Tedd Firth.

Now Hiring: Digital Marketing Manager, Artistic Director & More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/1/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

‘Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience’ – Cameo Supports Immersive LIVE Adventure in London by Michael Eddy

In Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience, teams of eight people experience an adrenaline-fueled adventure in search of a powerful artifact in an approximately 30,000 m2 live action course in Lond…

Exclusive: Watch the Pentatonix Sing 'It's A Small World' With DCappella In New Disney+ Special

Watch an exclusive clip from the Pentatonix new Disney+ special as they are joined by their friends from around the world and DCappella to perform 'It's A Small World.' Families can get int…

AIN'T NO MO's Crystal Lucas-Perry Takes Over Our Instagram Today!

Tune in to our Instagram story today, as Crystal Lucas-Perry takes you behind the scenes of opening night of Ain't No Mo' on Broadway!

KPOP–Original Broadway Cast Recording Gets Release Date

The news comes shortly after the musical opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre. 

Grammy Nominated Record Producer Harvey Mason Jr. Producing KPOP Original Broadway Cast Album by Leah Putnam

K-Pop sensation Luna stars in the musical, which opened November 27 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

KPOP THE MUSICAL Will Release Cast Recording in February 2023

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of KPOP The Musical will be released on February 24, 2023. Available for preorder now, the album is produced by Harvey Mason jr. and features music, lyri…

Frank Sinatra bio-musical in development by Ruthie Fierberg

A new musical about the life and career of singer Frank Sinatra is currently in the works. The project is being developed by Universal Music Group in association with Tina Sinatra (Frank Sin…

‘Shenanigans and love happen’: Alexis Gordon welcomes her role in ‘White Christmas’ after a year of darker theatre material by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Gordon won a Dora Award for “Room” and starred in “The Doctor’s Dilemma,” with more to come in 2023. She’s tired, but it’s a “champagne problem.”

Audra McDonald, Bryce Pinkham, Kenny Leon Share What to Expect From Broadway's Ohio ...

Audra McDonald, Bryce Pinkham, Kenny Leon Share What to Expect From Broadway's Ohio State Murders. 3 views 1 minute ago. Playbill. Playbill.

These celebrities bought, sold real estate in CT in 2022 - New Haven Register

According to Broadway website Playbill.com, the theater was designed in an “Art Noveau” style and opened in 1972 before it was renamed in 1983 ...

A Century Ago: Sylvester Joins the Blackfeet by Trav S.D.

December 1 was the birthday of Sylvester Clark Long, otherwise known as Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance (1890-1932. The Chief’s heyday was the late ’20s and early ’30s, when he publishe…

10 great holiday shows that aren’t “The Nutcracker” or “A Christmas Carol” by John Wenzel

All of Colorado Ballet's "Nutcracker" performances are sold out -- as expected. Denver Center's "A Christmas Carol," while the region's best production, is deeply familiar to most audiences.…

The American Theater 1962-2022 as seen by Al Hirschfeld by Barry Gordin

“Al had one of the only unique styles in the history of art.” Caricaturist David Levine By: Alix Cohen December 1, 2022: For a lover of the stage, paging through a book of Al Hirsch…

Exclusive: Watch David Merino Sing 'Giants in the Sky' From Signature's Victorian Nursery-Set Into the Woods by Andrew Gans

The D.C.-area production of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical is directed by Matthew Gardiner.

Stream Playbill's Remember the Ribbon Concert, With Carolee Carmello, Darius Anthony Harper, Anthony Wayne, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The November NYC concert was filmed live at Sony Hall in commemoration of World AIDS Day.

Courage, Brothers: A Review of “The Island” at Court Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Actors John Kani and Winston Ntshona were inspiration for the two prisoners serving decade-long sentences, arrested for performing radical works to interracial audiences during Apartheid.

Video Exclusive: Nova Y. Payton Performs 'Children Will Listen' in INTO THE WOODS at Signature Theatre

Watch an exclusive video of Nova Y. Payton singing 'Children Will Listen' Signature Theatre's production of Into the Woods!

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 1, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

Sinatra Musical in Development, Broadway League Still Against Casino, Discussing Our Spotify Wrappeds “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theat…

Video: Jennifer Lopez Says She Hopes to Come to Broadway Someday

Does Jennifer Lopez have plans to head to Broadway someday? She seems to hope so! Check out the video here!

It’s a Sin by Trav S.D.

December 1 is World AIDS Day. I took a quick inventory of artists and scholars whom I admire, or matter to me, or whose work I have enjoyed, or who even simply interest me, who died of AIDS …

‘Christmas in Pine Tree Corners’ brings classic characters together by Steve Smith

'Christmas in Pine Tree Corners' brings together many beloved characters from classic holiday TV specials

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Wyndham’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Take a look at what critics have had to say about Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Wyndham’s Theatre, the play about the trial of the year.

The Rock’n’Roll Panto Red Riding Hood review – music is the star in an Everyman institution by Mark Fisher

Everyman theatre, LiverpoolThe eponymous fairytale does not lend itself easily to panto – requiring some princely interference – but the cast is exuberant We are deep into act two when w…

The cast of La Clique teach circus tricks | Official London Theatre by Official London Theatre

We headed down to the Spiegeltent in Leicester Square for the cast of La Clique to teach us some circus tricks! A decade on from winning the Best Entertainment Olivier Award and fresh from…

‘Nutcracker,’ ‘Wonderful Life,’ ‘Messiah’ and other Christmas traditions statewide by Susan Dunne

What is going on in Connecticut stages and other venues to celebrate Christmas?

Life of Pi UK and Ireland Tour 2023-24 | Life Of Pi Tour Tickets and Venues by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Life of Pi UK and Ireland Tour 2023-24 will see the award-winning West End production visit a theatre near you. This post Life of Pi UK and Ireland Tour 2023-24 | Life Of…

Wake Up With BWW 12/1: Chita Rivera to Host BroadwayWorld Anniversary Event, and More!

Top stories include BroadwayWorld's upcoming 20th anniversary celebration event, which will be hosted by Chita Rivera alongside BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge. Plus, Sinatra the Musical i…

In Paris, First-Person Trauma Jumps from Page to Stage by Laura Cappelle

Several intimate literary accounts of pain and suffering have been adapted for the theater recently — with varying success.

Othello review – Clint Dyer makes this tragedy feel utterly new by Arifa Akbar

Lyttelton theatre, LondonGiles Terera stars in a thrilling production with a radical climax that explores the domestic violence in Shakespeare’s play In 1964, the National Theatre Company …

Documentary opens up Spike Milligan’s ‘treasure trove’ of scripts and footage by Dalya Alberge

Exclusive: Musical and children’s play are among vast archive explored in upcoming film about comedic genius A musical and a children’s play written by Spike Milligan are among unmade sc…

Finucane & Smith’s Dance Hall

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Carmen on Cockatoo Island

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Playbill Comedy Tragedy Socks

New for 2022, Playbill Comedy Tragedy Socks!. These theatre socks are just the thing to subtly show your love for Broadway and live theatre.

REVIEW: Best Of Enemies, Noel Coward Theatre London ✭✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser Tim Hochstrasser reviews James Graham's play Best Of Enemies now playing at the Noel Coward Theatre, London. Until 18 February 2023 This post REVIEW: Best Of Enemies, Noe…

Family, friends, date nights – get your summer sorted with a show at QPAC by Aussie Theatre

From Christmas favourites, comedy, and blockbuster musicals to a circus for grown ups, music legends, family shows and more, Queensland

Opera Australia announces BMW partnership by Aussie Theatre

Opera Australia and BMW today announced a multi-year partnership to bring the luxury car manufacturer’s free global Opera for All

Audra McDonald, Bryce Pinkham, Kenny Leon Share What to Expect From Broadway's Ohio State Murders by Playbill

Landmark, Obie-winning playwright Adrienne Kennedy makes her long-awaited Broadway debut with Ohio State Murders, which began performances at Broadway's recently renamed James Earl Jones The…

Interview: Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope Discuss Their Broadway Collaboration

Bettany plays Andy Warhol and Pope plays Jean-Michel Basquiat in this new play at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Join TheaterMania for a Fabulous February Broadway Weekend, With Six, Leopoldstadt, and More

History, herstory, and more come to life on stage. Won't you come?

Ali Ewoldt, Dan Macke, More Star in Irish Rep's A Child's Christmas in Wales Beginning December 1 by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway theatre presents the holiday favorite for the sixth time.

World Premiere of Vichet Chum's Bald Sisters Begins at Chicago's Steppenwolf December 1 by Logan Culwell-Block

Jesca Prudencio directs the new play, about two sisters reconciling their family's Cambodian heritage with their American present.

York Theatre Company Staging of Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road Opens Off-Broadway December 1 by Andrew Gans

Susan H. Schulman directs with choreography by Michael Lichtefeld.

Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: December 2022 by Emily McGill, Jeffrey Vizcaino

Welcome to Sagittarius season! What does December have in store for you?

Ain't No Mo' Officially Takes Off On Broadway, Opening December 1 by Leah Putnam

Jordan E. Cooper's comedy about what happens when Black Americans take one-way tickets to Africa from the U.S. government plays the Belasco Theatre.

The Next Grizabella? This Woman’s Crying in a Junkyard by Broadway Beat

by Alexandra Bowman. @alexandrabowmanart. NEW YORK, NY - Local casting director Audie Torium - currently scouting for the American tour...

WATCH: A TDF Conversation About Women's Theatre Companies - Reps from WP Theater, New Georges and The Hearth on showcasing gender-marginalized artists

Reps from WP Theater, New Georges and The Hearth on showcasing gender-marginalized artists --- When Julia Miles founded the Women's Project Theater in 1978 to champion female artists, our u…

Awesome! Aunt Debbie Provides In-Depth Explanation on Why FUN HOME “Just Wasn’t For Her” by Broadway Beat

by Maddy Lanning. @laddymanning. CLEVELAND, Oh. - Retired school teacher Debbie Myers notified her family today that after seeing Fun...

OPINION: You Must Admit, With the Two Anatomies, It Truly is Daunting by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. There are a lot of uncertainties in the world today. From climate change to economic disparity, to the...

Let's See How HE Likes It! “A Christmas Carol” Ghosts Team Up to Perform Jefferson Mays’ Life Story by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - The three ghosts featured in Charles Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol are reportedly...