McVicar’s deliciously dark Don Giovanni to deliver dramatic debuts at Sydney Opera House

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COME FROM AWAY, MEMPHIS, And More To Be Staged In Korea In 2023

The Tony Award-winning musicals, 'Memphis' and 'Come From Away', are headed to Korea in autumn 2023, courtesy of the production company Shownote.  

The Cinderella & Nine West Glass Slipper Dash

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Top Picks of the 2023 Sydney Festival

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Harvey Fierstein Gifts $250,000 Matching Grant To Tony-Winning La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

La MaMa ETC has announced a $250,000 matching grant from the actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein, one of La MaMa's most beloved and iconic artists, to help complete the renovation and hist…

Laughs and lies drive the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ at Broadway’s The Hayes by Deb Miller

Stephen Adly Guirgis’s Between Riverside and Crazy, written and set in 2014, is the latest of several Pulitzer Prize-winning shows to take the Broadway stage this season. Presented by Seco…

Between Riverside and Crazy **** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter January 4, 2023: Sometimes there is an unplanned, serendipitous confluence between real-life events and a play, usually having nothing to do with a playwright’s in…

Disney's FROZEN Cancels Tonight's Performance In Sacramento Due To State Of Emergency

Broadway Sacramento and Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the Wednesday, January 4th 7:30 p.m. performance of Disney's FROZEN at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center is ca…

Merrily, we will continue to roll along | Community | paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com

... catching up on end of the year news I saw on Playbill.com that the musical celebrated its 3,000th performance at its December 28th's matinee.

Frank Galati, Mainstay of Chicago Theater, Dies at 79 by Neil Genzlinger

He brought his adaptation of “The Grapes of Wrath” to Broadway and won Tony Awards. He also directed the long-running hit “Ragtime.”

How Lorna Courtney went from the ‘Fame’ school to leading Broadway’s ‘& Juliet’ by Caitlin Hornik

Lorna Courtney is making her Broadway principal debut with “& Juliet” not far from the high school where she cultivated her love of performing. On the latest episode of “The Broadw…

A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON ‘CABARET’ AT THE LIDO 2 PARIS by Robert Shuman

(Olivia Salazar-Winspear’s, Marion Chaval’s, Sonia Paricelli’s and Gerome Vassilacos’s article appeared on France 24, 1/3.) We take a tour of the spectacular shows illuminating the d…

Maria-Christina Oliveras joins cast of ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

Maria-Christina Oliveras has joined Broadway’s “Between Riverside and Crazy” in the role of Church Lady. She assumes the role from Liza Colón-Zayas, who departed the production due to…

Audio Review: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ presented by Sole Twin Audios by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

This holiday season we were presented with a unique take on “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” The classic Christmas poem by Clement C. Moore is the new audio drama by Sole Twin Audios called,…

Applications open for NYC casino bids; Times Square location could be in the cards by Ruthie Fierberg

On Jan. 3, the New York Gaming Facility Board unanimously voted to issue a request for applications for up to three new casinos in New York State.  Applications will be for the license to b…

News: Mosaic Launches Inaugural Catalyst New Play Festival by Lynne Menefee

  Festival is anchored by Max and Willy’s Last Laugh, featuring Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-recognized talent, and includes new works by Dane Figueroa Edidi, Annalisa Dias The inaugural Cataly…

"Chain of Fools" | R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin by Broadwaysf

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin is coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on January 6 & 7, 2023. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebr…

SIX's Samantha Pauly Launches Monthly Residency at Chelsea Table + Stage by Leah Putnam

For her January performance, Pauly will be joined by former SIX castmate Brittney Mack, Hadestown's Trent Saunders, and Acoustic Sondheim's Eleri Ward.

Cast Complete for Cambodian Rock Band at Berkeley Rep by Andrew Gans

Chay Yew will direct Lauren Yee's play-with-music.

‘Pictures From Home’ delays previews by Caitlin Hornik

The new play “Pictures From Home” has delayed the start of its preview period. Previews are now set to begin on Jan. 13 instead of the previously announced Jan. 10. Opening night remains…

A Symposium Focusing on the Future of Producing and Presenting Independent Theater

By . The UTR Professional Symposium—one of the core activities of the Under the Radar Festival—will focus on the future of producing and presenting independent theater as we transition f…

The BSR January 2023 movie repertory roundup by Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver rounds up a robust movie screenings list to kick off the new year.

Aisha de Haas and Meecah Will Be Part of Maya Songs, Celebrating Work of Maya Angelou by Andrew Gans

Ray Leslee has set the poetry of the late author to music.

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord Playwright Alexis Scheer Joins Bad Cinderella Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen writer will provide additional book material new for the Broadway bow of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

BSR Classical Music Interludes: January 2023 by Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder previews this month’s upcoming classical music performances in the area, with offerings from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Delaware Symphony, Artcinia, and more.

Sydney COME FROM AWAY season closing at the end of this month by Sean McLoughlin

Sydney, this is your last chance to experience the Tony and Olivier Award winning hit musical that has welcomed the

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Cancels Performances Tonight and Tomorrow Due to Covid

Tonight's (Wednesday, January 4th at 7pm) and tomorrow’s (Thursday, January 5th at 7pm) performances of Between Riverside and Crazy have been cancelled due to an exposure of COVID-19.

Casting Revealed for Manhattan Theatre Club's World Premiere of Emily Feldman's The Best We Could by Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Daniel Aukin, the work will play Off-Broadway beginning in February.

ChamSys Helps Kaiser Chiefs Engage Crowds on UK Tour by Michael Eddy

“It’s been a while, but we’re going on tour in November and can’t wait to see you again.” The multi Brit-Award winning band did indeed get a good look at their legion of loyal fans…

Sebastian Maniscalco has 12 Las Vegas shows. We found tickets under $100 by Matt Levy

Sebastian Maniscalco has 12 shows at Las Vegas as part of his residency at the Encore Theater in the Wynn Las Vegas from January through May. We found tickets for all of his upcoming shows.

Theater Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK (Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood) by Tony Frankel

IT’S OK TO GET SAUCED FOR STUNNING SAUCY STRIPPERS AND SPECTACULAR SAUCERS Forget about Broadway or the latest Marvel Comic movie. The fun, hip and cool burlesque Star Wars parody — whi…

The Art of Illusion review – a little less than meets the eye by Brian Logan

Hampstead theatre, LondonAlexis Michalik’s time-hopping French hit about the history of stage magic is a diverting jeu d’esprit but there isn’t much to see once you look past the misdi…

Julie Halston Will Be Back by Popular Demand at Birdland by Andrew Gans

The evening will also be live streamed.

Harvey Fierstein Donates $250K Matching Grant to La MaMa by Logan Culwell-Block

The donation will help complete the renovation and restoration of the historic theatre, where the four-time Tony winner got his start.

Broadway Bounces Back With ‘Best Week Since the Before Times’ by Michael Paulson

Broadway shows grossed $51.9 million during the holiday week, the most since 2019, and “The Lion King” set a record for the most earned by any show in a single week.

Dog Man: The Musical Will Play Limited Off-Broadway Return Engagement by Andrew Gans

Some Like It Hot star Kevin Del Aguila penned the book and lyrics with music by Brad Alexander.

Keith Bunin's The Coast Starlight to Bow Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater by Caitlin Moynihan

Keith Bunin’s The Coast Starlight will play off-Broadway this winter. The new play will begin performances at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on February 16 and open o…

Tony Nominee Michelle Wilson, Camila Canó-Flaviá, Jon Norman Schneider, More to Star in The Coast Starlight by Leah Putnam

Keith Bunin's new play will be directed by Tyne Rafaeli at Lincoln Center Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

Sarah Silverman has a 20-show comedy tour in 2023. Here’s what to know. by Matt Levy

Sarah Silverman has 20 shows on her 2023 "Grow Some Lips" comedy tour. You can find tickets here.

Eagle watching season takes flight with events through February by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

As the birds migrate south, several activities provide opportunities to get a closer look, starting with Alton Eagle Ice Festival.

Dog Man: The Musical, Based on Children's Book Series, to Play Off-Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Dog Man: The Musical, based on the best-selling children's book series by Dav Pilkey, will return off-Broadway this spring and play at New World Stages for a limited time beginning on March …

Promises, Promises by Steven Morris

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James Marsden Wants to Do a Broadway Show

James Marsden has his sights set on Broadway! In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Marsden revealed that after his series Westworld was cancelled by HBO, he is looking to do a Broadway sho…

Life of Pi | Audience Reactions by American Repertory Theater

NOW PLAYING THRU JAN 29. Get Tickets: https://AmericanRepertoryTheater.or/LifeofPi Winner of five 2022 Olivier Awards including Best New Play, this highly imaginative theatrical adaptation …

January 2023 New York Theater Openings. A Month of Theater Festivals! by New York Theater

Below is a calendar of selected theater opening* this month in New York, including Off-Broadway shows written and performed by Anthony Rapp and Colin Quinn, a new play about the architect Ma…

Between Riverside and Crazy Cancels Performances January 4-5, Welcomes Maria-Christina Oliveras to the Company by Leah Putnam

Oliveras steps in as Liza Colón-Zayas departs the Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer-winning play.

Interview with Mean Girls – Pantages by Pauline Adamek

Mean Girls is a coming-of-age stage musical with music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, and book by Tina Fey, it’s directed by Casey Nicholaw. Opening this week at the Pantages T…

VIDEO: Alan Cumming Hosts THE TRAITORS Reality Competition Series

Alan Cumming is hosting Peacock's new reality competition series, The Traitors. The cast includes Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Reza Farahan, Ryan Lochte, irie Fields, Cody Calafiore, Kate C…

PRG Proshop Winter Auction Takes Place Online Beginning Jan. 9, 2023 by Michael Eddy

PRG Proshop will be holding an online auction for used Lighting, Video, and Audio equipment to refresh PRG’s rental inventory. Bidding will begin on January 9, 2023 and will take place onl…

See Who's Starring in U.K. and International Tour of Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton January 17.

Between Riverside and Crazy Welcomes Maria-Christina Oliveras to the Cast by Leah Putnam

Oliveras steps in as Liza Colón-Zayas departs the Broadway production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer-winning play.

‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ cancels performances Jan. 4 and 5 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway play “Between Riverside and Crazy” has canceled performances for Jan. 4 and 5 due to an exposure to COVID-19. Ticketholders should contact their point of purchase. Performan…

VIDEO: Dame Judi Dench Sings 'Waterloo' By ABBA With Sharleen Spiteri

During a recent event at The Fife Arms in Braemar, Scotland, Dame Judi Dench took to the piano for a rendition of 'Waterloo' by ABBA, playing and singing alongside Scottish singer Sharleen …

Hadestown Makes Broadway History January 4 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Broadway, Watch Out for Bonnie Milligan by Talaura Harms

The Kimberly Akimbo actor is doing something radical with plus-size characters. She’s making them human.

The Man Bill-hind the Voice! by NPR

Peter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.

‘Hadestown’ Sets Record at Walter Kerr by Billy McEntee

At today’s matinee, 'Hadestown,' will play its 918th performance making the musical the longest-running show in the 100-year history of the Walter Kerr. The post ‘Hadestown’ Sets Rec…

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Holiday Box Office Soars to $50+ Million, The Lion King Breaks $4 Million, More by Logan Culwell-Block

Audiences flocked to Broadway shows the week between Christmas and New Year's, delivering the best week on Broadway since before the pandemic.

’22: The Year in Review by Trav S.D.

The image above is from the wrong ’22, of course — it’s a still from Cecil B. De Mille’s Manslaughter and depicts the aftermath of an orgy. We should have been so lucky! I’m about …

Fay Weldon obituary by Claire Armitstead

Novelist and screenwriter whose tales of women taking control of their own destinies included The Life and Loves of a She-Devil • Writer Fay Weldon dies aged 91 The novelist Fay Weldon, wh…

Why Starring on Broadway Means 'Everything' to Almost Famous' Chris Wood by Andrew Gans

The new musical casts Supergirl star as rock guitarist Russell Hammond.

Here's Who Will Join Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels in Medea by Leah Putnam

The Greek tragedy, adapted by Robinson Jeffers, will be directed by Dominic Cooke at London's @sohoplace.

Hear from Lorna Courtney, Nathan Lane, Samuel L. Jackson & 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 o…

‘Being right at the heart of what is happening’: Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience – Old Metal Exchange by John Chapman

The War Of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience from experts in the field Layered Reality takes H.G. Wells’ famous novel, adds a heavy layer of input from the famous 1978 concept album mas…

HAD IT BLUE Wins 2022 Winterfest for Best Production by Suzanna Bowling

New York’s prestigious New York Theater Festival has announced the new musical HAD IT BLUE as its 2022 Winterfest winner for Best Production. Book and lyrics for HAD IT BLUE are by Paul Pe…

Broadway Grosses: The Lion King & More Shows Break Records During Holiday Week by Lindsey Sullivan

Audiences celebrated the holidays on Broadway. Many shows received hit record numbers at the end of 2022. The Lion King set a new record for the highest-grossing week in Broadway history, b…

SUBJ: [Broadway Grosses w/ 1/1/2023] New Year, New Grosses by Mary

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post SUBJ: [Broadway Grosses w/ 1/1/2023] New Year, New Grosses first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Writer Fay Weldon dies aged 91 by Richard Lea

Author of novels including The Life and Loves of a She-Devil wrote more than 30 books as well as TV drama Fay Weldon, who chronicled the ups and downs of British life in novels, TV dramas, p…

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Tried to Get Her Daughter In THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical

Danielle Brooks appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to discuss starring in The Piano Lesson and filming the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. During the interview,…

How YDC Theatre Leaders Are Navigating Malawi’s Changing Theatre Environment by Fumbani Innot Phiri, Bright Africa Makina, Evelyn Kaipa, Prince Kazembe, Deborah Butao, Ngwenyama Nkhata

By Fumbani Innot Phiri, Bright Africa Makina, Evelyn Kaipa, Prince Kazembe, Deborah Butao, Ngwenyama Nkhata. YDC Theatre has been producing theatre consistently in Malawi, even throughout th…

HADESTOWN Becomes Longest-Running Show at the Walter Kerr Theatre

At today’s matinee, Hadestown will play its 918th performance making the musical the longest-running show in the 100-year history of the Walter Kerr Theatre. Hadestown began preview pe…

Watch Amber Ardolino, Alex Wong, and JJ Niemann Sing ‘Eye on the Prize’ from RANKED, A MUSICAL

The musical was recently featured in the HBO documentary My So-Called High School Rank.

THE LION KING Sets New Record For Highest-Grossing Week in Broadway History

The Lion King has set a new record for the highest-grossing week in Broadway history with his holiday week gross of $4,315,264. The production played to 99% capacity in the week ending on J…

Yacine Boularès – Night In Tunisia by Lincoln Center

Presented in collaboration with Habibi Festival As the co-creator of the popular Habibi Music Festival, saxophonist and composer Yacine Boularès' passion lies in the foregrounding of the i…

West End vs. Broadway: Two Mufasas Discuss The Lion King by TheaterMania

2022 has marked a momentous year for the musical phenomenon that is ''The Lion King''. The New York production – the third longest-running show in Broadway history after ''The Phantom of t…

Tony Winner Joaquina Kalukango Sings Last Midnight in Into the Woods by TheaterMania

Joaquina Kalukango, Tony winner for Paradise Square, brings down the house with this Sondheim tune in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 by Susan Grace

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Justin Peck, Christopher Wheeldon featured in New York City Ballet’s 2023 winter season by Caitlin Hornik

New York City Ballet has announced that works by Tony Award-winning choreographers Justin Peck and Christopher Wheeldon will be featured in the company’s winter season. Peck, who is also N…

Kenyans Get A Taste Of “The French Shakespeare” by Alexander Nderitu

Molière (real name Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) was born 400 years ago in Paris, France. He remains the most popular French playwright, a satire supremo, and is often compared to England’s Wil…

DoorDash Partners With The Off Broadway League to Donate Toys and Tablets to Homeless Children and Teens

The Off-Broadway League has announced that in partnering with the technology platform, DoorDash, it was able to gift hundreds of toys to children and over three dozen computer tablets for…

Medea @SohoPlace to star Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Full casting has been announced for Medea starring Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels directed by Dominic Cooke @SohoPlace Theatre. This post Medea @SohoPlace to star Sophie Okon…

Here’s every free day at Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, museums and other cultural hotspots by John Wenzel

The annual free days offered by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District cover the metro area's biggest nonprofit institutions, and they're always family-friendly hits.

One Recommendation: Step Afrika! by Sharon Hoyer

Polyrhythmic percussive dance!

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Stars Join “A Doll’s House” on Broadway, “Parade” to Transfer, Frank Galati Dies “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headline…

See big shows for less in 2023 by Kitty Underwood

See your favourite long-running West End shows for less with the Official London Theatre Sale. Now in its 20th year, find tickets to London’s best-loved shows for less and grab great seats…

The Official Guide to Christmas Theatre Shows in London 2022 by Kitty Underwood

Christmas has arrived in London and with it a dazzling array of Christmas theatre shows are lighting up the stages of the West End. From musicals to pantomimes and a host of famous faces the…

The Official Guide to Unmissable London Theatre Shows 2023 by Kitty Underwood

London Theatre is about to become even more exciting in 2023. If you haven’t booked tickets to your favourite London theatre shows for 2023, what are you waiting for? The New Year is set t…

‘Plenty of theatricality to enjoy along the way’: THE ART OF ILLUSION – Hampstead Theatre by Maryam Philpott

From a red handkerchief disappearing within the hands of a magician to fake footage in the early 20th century, Hampstead Theatre’s latest international import is the UK premiere of The Art…

2022 - 2023 Show Logos: Into the Woods and 1776 by JK

 Okay, fellow logo fans! These two are for you. With both Into the Woods and 1776 set to close up shop on Sunday, we wanted to be sure to take a closer look at their key art. It makes s…

Dance for winter 2023: Rarely seen tours and some big swings from Chicago companies by Lauren Warnecke

Highlights include shows by Step Afrika!, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo and Hamburg Ballet’s “The Glass Menagerie.”

Michael Shannon and His Brother Discuss Their Musical Talents and Growing Up in Kentucky by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Michael Shannon invites his little brother to join his interview and talk about their upbringing in Kentucky and learning to play instruments while growing up. Late Night with Seth Meyers. …

What went right — and wrong — on Broadway in 2022 by Chris Jones

In the last weeks of 2022, failed Broadway shows seemed to stack up one after another.

Circle the date: Here's a cultural calendar for 2023 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Bloody Poet: A Novel about Nero” at DESIRÉ Central Station by Emilija Kvočka

At this “Desiré” festival in Subotica, on the stage of the Dezső Kosztolányi Theatre, at the very artistic and aesthetic peak of the festival, the performance Nero by the Hungarian th…

Wake Up With BWW 1/4: Complete Casting For A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More!

Top stories include complete casting for A Doll's House, starring Jessica Chastain! Plus, multiple shows set new box office records, and more!

Farewell to ‘Stomp,’ a Show at the Beating Heart of New York by Rachel Sherman

The wordless percussion and dance spectacle, which became part of the fabric and culture of the city, leaves the Orpheum Theater on Jan. 8.

For Critics and Fans, Nearly 29 Years of ‘Stomp’ Memories by Nicole Herrington

Readers and New York Times critics alike share their experiences of the show that became the sound of the city.

The Lehman Trilogy starts rehearsals for West End return by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Lehman Trilogy has released rehearsal images ahead of performances beginning at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 24 January 2023. This post The Lehman Trilogy starts rehearsa…

Holidays propel Broadway box office to highest-grossing week since 2019 by Caitlin Hornik

The 2022 end-of-year holidays drove Broadway to its best week since Dec. 29, 2019, when the box office earned $55,765,408. For the week ending Jan. 1, 2023, the 33 shows running on Broadway …

Cally Beaton: ‘Connecting with people is the only skill I have. Luckily it’s a superpower’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The former TV executive on life lessons from Joan Rivers, paper-plane heckles and a ‘perfect day’ doing Live at the Apollo Before becoming a full-time comedian, you were a high-profile T…

18th Annual Under the Radar Festival Begins January 4 at The Public by Logan Culwell-Block

One of the works being presented is Jasmine Lee-Jones' seven methods of killing kylie jenner, a co-production with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

Acting Teacher Feels Like Failure After Student Calls Her Class "Fun" by Broadway Beat

by Justin Avery Smith. @JustAverySmith. WORCESTER, Ma. - Jennifer Alley, an acting instructor at the local rec center, is taking an...

Audience Member Adamantly Tries to Tell "Waitress" Actor That "What's Inside" are Pie Ingredients by Broadway Beat

by Maddy Lanning @laddymanning. NEW YORK, NY. - Local theater goer Marvin Thompson spent a large portion of a recent Waitress performance...