Review: Are we not drawn onward to new erA at BAM Fisher by Loren Noveck

Ontroerend Goed's piece in Under the Radar plays a beautiful trick. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Are we not drawn onward to new erA at BAM Fisher appeared first on Exeunt Magazine …

‘A Strange Loop’ cancels performances by Caitlin Hornik

The musical “A Strange Loop” has canceled performances for the second night. Broadway News has learned that the Thursday, Jan. 5, and Friday, Jan. 6 performances were canceled due to a n…

Jesus Christ Superstar by Barry Gordin

Ted Neeley, Cast Members, Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Film Adaptation of Rice and Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar ~ January 14 By: Ellis Nassour January 7, 2023 – Co-star Ted…

Paula Vogel's INDECENT Canceled By Jacksonville School Board; Students Speak Out

Drama students at Jacksonville's Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are speaking out after their upcoming production of the historical queer drama, Indecent, was canceled by the local schoo…

Norm Lewis, Reporting for Duty by American Theatre Editors

Now on tour in a meaty lead role in 'A Soldier's Play,' the versatile actor-singer talks about his unlikely start and his dawning realization that he's blazed trails for others, much as othe…

Photos: Robert De Niro, Lucy Liu & More Stars Attend THE PIANO LESSON

See photos of Robert De Niro, Lucy Liu and many more stars attending The Piano Lesson on Broadway!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Singalong Now In Theaters - Watch a Clip!

The singalong version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is in select theaters in the US starting today!

See Jimmy Fallon Rock Out With the Cast of Almost Famous on Broadway by Margaret Hall

Fallon played manager Dennis Hope in the original film, now adapted for the stage by Oscar winner Cameron Crowe.

Eleri Ward Will Bring Acoustic Sondheim to City Winery in February by Logan Culwell-Block

The NYC performance launches her concert tour with dates planned in Boston, Chicago, and more.

MOLI-ÉIRE: LADY GREGORY’S GALWEGIAN TAKE ON THE FRENCH SHAKESPEARE by Robert Shuman

(Michael Cronin’s articl appeared in the Irish Times, 12/20; Photo: Lady Gregory; the Irish Times.) Molière became a mainstay of the early Abbey stage, but not all critics were impressed …

Kevin James has shows all over the U.S. in 2023. Some tickets are $52 by Matt Levy

Comedian Kevin James has 34 stand-up shows this year. Tickets are available for all of them.

Review: Audra McDonald's brilliant performance in 'Ohio State Murders' is a must-see on Broadway before it closes by Charles McNulty

The Broadway debut of 91-year-old playwright Adrienne Kennedy is supercharged by Audra McDonald's seismic performance in 'Ohio State Murders,' which will close on Jan. 15.

‘American Idol’ loser Justin Guarini: How I survived passing on ‘Lion King’ by Samantha Ibrahim, Eric Hegedus

The 44-year-old Season 1 runner-up chose to run with a potential shot at superstardom on the then-little-known reality singing competition series.

Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance

Check out photos of Almost Famous film cast member Jimmy Fallon (Dennis Hope) attending a performance of Broadway’s Almost Famous!

The Fled Collective Announces 2023 Season by Margaret Hall

The season will include a live radio show, an episodic play competition, a new hip-hop musical, and more.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023

Coming up off-Broadway this January is a Broadway-bound classic, a world premiere musical, and so much more!

BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'

Beetlejuice producer Mark Kaufman revealed that they had planned to film the Broadway production in April 2020, just before the Broadway shutdown. Based on the outcome of other live capture…

Video: Lorne Michaels & the Cast of MEAN GIRLS Walk the Red Carpet in Los Angeles

Mean Girls is now on stage at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there as the musical's stars walked the red carpet, along with producer Lorne Michaels. 

Merrily We Roll Along by Tulis McCall

Mendez is a standout for so many reasons - mainly because although this story is featured as being about Frank and Charlie, it is Mary who provides the catalyst, the spark.  She keeps the t…

How Matilda the Musical Had to Change Itself From Stage to Film by Diep Tran, Roberto Araujo

The creators of the Tony-winning musical break down what they had to cut and modify to adapt Matilda for Netflix.

At City Ballet, Alexei Ratmansky Can Let His Imagination Run Wild by Gia Kourlas

When the choreographer joins the company as artist in residence, the winners will be the dancers. And ballet.

James Marsden Was Originally Offered the Role of 'Elder Price' in THE BOOK OF MORMON

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld reported that James Marsden has set his sites on Broadway. In reponse to the news, Josh Gad took to Twitter to share some Broadway trivia, revealing that M…

Las Vegas Production of Freestyle Love Supreme Sets Early Closing Date by Andrew Gans

The Tony-honored show was conceived by Anthony Veneziale and created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Veneziale.

Javier Muñoz & Jessie Mueller to Lead New Musical Concept Album MY HEART SAYS GO

Recording is underway on a concept album for the new musical MY HEART SAYS GO featuring industry veterans Javier Muñoz and Tony Award-winner Jessie Mueller.

Nate Bargatze has 47 shows left on his tour. Some tickets are only $40 by Matt Levy

Nate Bargatze will tour all over the country as part of his ongoing 'The Be Funny Tour' in 2023. We found tickets for all shows.

Odds & Ends: Maria-Christina Oliveras Replaces Liza Colón-Zayas in Between Riverside and Crazy and More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Maria-Christina Oliveras Joins Broadway's Between Riverside and Crazy Maria-Christina Oliveras is joining the company of Stephen Ad…

Kinky Boots' Kevin Smith Kirkwood Will Be Whitney Houston at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Ashanti J’Aria and Nick Drake will also be part of the one-night-only event.

Between the Lines to Celebrate Original Cast Album Release With 54 Below Concert by Leah Putnam

The Off-Broadway musical has announced dates for the drop and the concert reuniting original cast members.

Lillias White Shows Her Musical Maternal Instinct On and Off the Stage by Leah Putnam

Playbill follows Lillias White through one performance of Hadestown, as the first woman to play the god Hermes.

Stage Adaptation of Emma Donoghue's ROOM Will Open On Broadway This Spring

BroadwayWorld has learned that a stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s bestselling novel Room will open on Broadway in April 2023. The production is expected to be a limited run through Sep…

Video: John Yi, Zachary Noah Piser & More Discuss The Broadway Asian Men Calendar

Watch a video of John Yi, Zachary Noah Piser and more discussing the making of this year's Broadway Asian Men Calendar!

Jeremy Pope on How Leaving a Big Studio Film Led to His Breakout Role in ‘The Inspection’: ‘I Was Tired of Negotiating My Worth’ by Jenelle Riley

Jeremy Pope doesn’t break into a new medium quietly. The actor not only earned a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in 2018’s “Choir Boy” by Tarell Alvin McCraney, he also became…

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY

Audra McDonald appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to discuss appearing on Broadway in Ohio State Murders and filming the upcoming second season of The Gilded Age. McDonald also discusse…

Alex Brightman Will Play Beetlejuice in the Musical's Final Broadway Performances by Leah Putnam

The Tony nominee had to step away from the role following a concussion sustained backstage.

Ruview Roundup: The Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Reflect on Their Lives in the Theatre and Broadway Dreams

Which RuPaul's Drag Race stars have been on Broadway? Which drag queens have dreams of making in big in musical theatre? BroadwayWorld chatted with many of them about their big Broadway drea…

'An Inspirational Figure': Stephen Colbert Eulogizes Frank Galati by Margaret Hall

Colbert also shared previously unreleased footage from John Lithgow's appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the pair discussed the late writer-director.

Review: ‘Are We Not Drawn Onward to New Era’ Stages a Disaster in Reverse by Alexis Soloski

The Under the Radar festival kicks off with an allegory about climate destruction by the Belgian provocateurs Ontroerend Goed.

Fifty Years at  Santa Monica Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

Fifty years ago this month, Evelyn Rudie and Chris De Carlo (pictured left) assumed their posts as Co-Artistic Directors of Santa Monica Playhouse. Under their stewardship, the now sixty-thr…

Here's Who Will Star in the U.K. Tour of Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) by Leah Putnam

Leah Jamieson and Lucy Gray are returning to the show after starring in the West End run.

Alex Brightman to Return to BEETLEJUICE Tonight After Healing From Concussion

Alex Brightman, who suffered a concussion at Beetlejuice's Christmas Eve performance and was out of the show until he could be cleared by a doctor, has announced his return!

Behind the Scenes Offers Virtual Training for Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention by Frank Hammel

Behind the Scenes is encouraging all in the live events industry to become a certified Mental Health First Aider in 2023 and make a real difference. More details from Behind the Scenes: Take…

Rent Tony Winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia and More Set for Infernal: The Musical Readings by Andrew Gans

Alex Sanchez will direct the industry readings of the new musical based on Dante's Inferno.

Julia Murney, Arielle Jacobs, Jerusha Cavazos & More to Celebrate BETWEEN THE LINES Album Release at 54 Below

Celebrate Between the Lines – Original Cast Recording, based on the recent new Off-Broadway production, with a special concert event at 54 Below on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 PM.…

Alex Brightman will return to ‘Beetlejuice’ for final performances by Ruthie Fierberg

Actor Alex Brightman will return to the title role of Broadway’s “Beetlejuice” as the musical enters its closing weekend. As previously reported, Brightman sustained a concussion durin…

Alex Brightman Returns To Broadway’s ‘Beetlejuice’ Tonight Following Christmas Eve Concussion by Greg Evans

Broadway’s Beetlejuice star Alex Brightman, who suffered a concussion in an onstage Christmas Eve mishap, will make an unexpected return to the musical tonight for its final performances t…

The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents the national tour of Jagged Little Pill: The Musical by Cameron Kelsall

Now at the Academy of Music as part of a national tour, Jagged Little Pill retrofits Alanis Morissette’s seminal album to a relentlessly topical contemporary musical. Cameron Kelsall revie…

Too Darn Hot! Step Inside the 3rd Annual Broadway Asian Men Calendar by Margaret Hall

2023's calendar features Kelvin Moon Loh, Kennedy Kanagawa, Zachary Noah, and more.

Alex Newell, Lillias White, Sidney DuPont to Perform at 2023 TCG Gala by Meg Masseron

The Theatre Communications Group event will honor The Piano Lesson's Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson.

4Wall Entertainment Promotes Dan Abdalla to Chief Marketing Officer by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment, a worldwide provider of entertainment equipment and services, announces the appointment of Dan Abdalla, formerly VP of Marketing & Sales, to Chief Marketing Officer.

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Will Close In Las Vegas

Freestyle Love Supreme will close in Las Vegas after having played two and a half months on January 29th. The production opened on November 10th.

The Acting Company Will Present 3 Readings Showcasing Work of Alumni by Meg Masseron

The Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series will feature two reimagined classics and one new musical.

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Kiss Me Kate to stream Exclusively on BroadwayHD beginning January 15, 2023. January 6, 2023:  BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theatre, announced that they will be brin…

Midways and Monsters: The “Tarzan Mike” Lane Story by Trav S.D.

Born this day 90 years ago, boxer, wrestler and actor Mike Lane (1933-2015). Originally from Washington DC, Lane grew to nearly 6’8″ tall in adulthood. He started out boxing and wrestlin…

A Goodbye Letter to INTO THE WOODS

The musical revival no one knew they needed became one of the biggest theatre pop culture phenomena last summer. Now, it's heading on tour across the U.S.

Richard Skipper, Actor, Entertainer, January 4, 2023 by Barry Gordin

GRACE NOTES: Friday, January 6, 2023 by Susan Grace

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League of Live Stream Theater launched by two theater and tech entrepreneurs by Ruthie Fierberg

Co-founders Jim Augustine and Oren Michels have announced the establishment of the all-new League of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), a nonprofit service intended to bring Broadway and regional …

Theater Updates by Sandi Durell

Anthony Rapp’s Without You – The Best We Could ( A Family Tragedy) – I Love My Family But … – The Coast Starlight – Dog Man the Musical – On Set with Theda Bara – Peter Pan G…

Producing Malawi’s First Multi-Disciplinary Arts Festival by Fumbani Innot Phiri, Thomas Chibambo

By Fumbani Innot Phiri, Thomas Chibambo. When filmmaker Thomas Chibambo founded the Blantyre Arts Festival in 2009, it was Malawi’s first multi-disciplinary arts festival. He joins host Fu…

VIDEO: Tovah Feldshuh Reveals Why Seeing FUNNY GIRL Is Like a 'Stadium Experience' on GMA

Watch a video of Tovah Feldshuh on GMA3 discussing starring as Rosie Brice in Funny Girl. During the interview, Feldshuh discussed the show's sold-out performances, how her memoir shaped her…

Photos: SIX Takes Over the Drama Book Shop With a New Display

The Tony Award-winning hit musical, SIX, just launched a month-long takeover at The Drama Book Shop. Check out photos of the display here!

Mina Morita to Receive Mid-Career Director Grant from TheFrontOffice by American Theatre Editors

The $25,000 grant aims to recognize a deserving artist and keep a spotlight on the gender inequities that remain ever present in the field for female identifying directors.

‘Give us the stage and trust us’: how a British-Somali play became a sell-out smash hit by Hibaq Farah

The lack of roles for Somali and Muslim women led writer and actor Sabrina Ali to create her own. Her latest play Dugsi Dayz, set in an Islamic study group, has struck a chord with audiences…

For Ann-Marie MacDonald, a ‘Fall on Your Knees’ theatrical adaptation was inevitable by Aisling Murphy - Staff Reporter

MacDonald says she always saw her groundbreaking novel “as a 3D experience for the reader.” Part One opens in Toronto Jan. 20.

13 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend by Dominic Baez

Check out this Seattle Times list of outdoor happenings, local events, food recommendations and other activities for the weekend of Jan. 6-8 in the Seattle area.

Under the Radar Review: Are we not drawn onward to new erA by New York Theater

The title is a palindrome: it reads the same backwards and forwards. The show too goes backward and forward — or actually, forward and then backward. The first entry in the annual Under …

BROADWAY SINGS FOR SHE ANGELS by Sandi Durell

On January 22 @ 7 pm The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Ave. NYC ) presents Broadway Sings for She Angels, produced by Joan Ryan, hosted by Roma Torre and directed by Will Nunziata. The Musical Di…

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/06/23. Alexander Sovronsky from Playhouse on Park's "Indecent" by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBeat TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89,5fm/WSKB. Actor/musician Alexander Sovronsky from Playhouse on Park’s “Indecent” and Jan Maher from Greenfield’s LAVA Center. https://www.yo…

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Frank Galati on THE LATE SHOW

During last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Colbert paid tribute to the late director, writer, and actor, Frank Galati.

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now by Brian Hieggelke

The spirit of art on our stages is undaunted, the quality of work unsurpassed.

Here’s what’s ahead for the local theater season by Lisa Kennedy

Spring looks likely to awaken Colorado theatergoers’ hearts and minds with entertaining and ambitious fare.

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Theater by Newcity

The spirit of art on our stages is undaunted, the quality of work unsurpassed.

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Dance by Newcity

The spirit of art on our stages is undaunted, the quality of work unsurpassed.

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Opera by Newcity

The spirit of art on our stages is undaunted, the quality of work unsurpassed.

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Comedy by Newcity

The spirit of art on our stages is undaunted, the quality of work unsurpassed.

A COUPLE OF “ODD COUPLE” STORIES by Ron Fassler

Walter Matthau as Oscar and Art Carney as Felix in “The Odd Couple” (1965).January 6, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler “Can two divorced men share an apartment witho…

Today on Broadway: Friday, January 6, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

“Peter Pan Goes Wrong” to Come to Broadway, “Ohio State Murders” to Close Early, “The Collaboration” Extends “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hi…

Hitting the road: Love London Love Culture offers a guide to shows touring in 2023 by Emma Clarendon

Remember it’s not just the West End where excellent shows can be found. Here’s a guide to some of the shows we can’t wait to catch on tour.

CD Review: & Juliet Original Broadway Cast Recording by JK

I find myself in an unusual position with this cast recording: I have not yet seen the show preserved here. Nonetheless, & Juliet's OBCR is full of pop tunes from recent decades (all wri…

Theater at the edge of war: Laughs, brutal truths and a Zelensky spoof by Peter Marks

For nine days in December, the Divine Comedy International Theatre Festival in Krakow, Poland, examined neighboring Ukraine in a variety of plays.

Lively Experimental Theatre, in Under the Radar

The return of the Public’s annual festival includes “LatinXoxo,” by the Venezuelan-born performance artist Migguel Anggelo.

Best Bets: 'Snowy Day,' 12th Night, T.I., Harlem Globetrotters, Louis C.K. and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do Jan. 6-12.

Wake Up With BWW 1/6: PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway, SWEENEY TODD Casting, and More!

Top stories include Peter Pan Goes Wrong headed to Broadway this Spring! Plus, full casting has been announced for Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard! 

‘M3GAN’ Makes Us Ask (Again): Who’s Afraid of Dancing Robots? by Margaret Fuhrer

In the movie “M3GAN,” a robot doll’s sinister virtuosity plays on the mixture of amusement and deep unease that dancing robots often provoke.

Natasha Vickery is Little Sally in URINETOWN, opening next week at the Hayes! by Gabi Bergman

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government enforced ban

Love, Sex, and the Trans Experience: Melbourne style! by Gabi Bergman

There are few opportunities for trans representation at any stage. Dax Carnay (They/ Them), a transfeminine, nonbinary writer and performer

“Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King” and Dialogue of Civilizations at American Repertory Theater: An Interview with the Creative Team by Heather Waters

Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King, will be performed January 12 – 15, 2023, at the Loeb Drama Center’s Experimental Theater located in Cambridge, MA. Zahhak is presented by Boston…

“Ain’t No Mo Play” on Broadway at Belasco Theatre by Ademola Bello

The young playwright Jordan E. Cooper deserves kudos for writing the play Ain’t No Mo. He is also one of the actors in the show where he played the role of a drag queen character called �…

Black Theatre in Asia—Spotlight Query by Todd Sullivan

It began as a direct message conversation between two black creatives: Ghanniy Oyedele from Nigeria, and Todd Sullivan from the United States. We met through a Taipei Facebook Writing Group,…

‘She has let go of the past’: dance eases the trauma for Peru’s Shining Path survivors by Dan Collyns In Mazamari

Rebels tortured and murdered their people in the 80s and 90s. Now a women’s dance programme is helping survivors to heal and honour lost loved ones With a hand on the shoulder of the woman…

Comedian Colin Quinn's Solo Show Small Talk Begins Off-Broadway January 6 by Leah Putnam

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

ShentonSTAGE Daily for FRIDAY JANUARY 6 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for FRIDAY JANUARY 6 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Experiential curation company Broadway Plus acquires Virtual Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway Plus, a company that specializes in curating experiences tied to the Main Stem, has acquired Virtual Broadway, a resource for corporate events that feature industry talent.  The ac…

January Theatre Festivals: A Guide to What to See - Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, Prototype and more by Raven Snook

Catch innovative and inexpensive performances at Under the Radar, The Exponential Festival, Prototype and more --- January is the month when lots of Broadway shows close and Off Broadway tak…