Broadway box office sees modest increase as two new productions begin by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway welcomed a pair of productions to its roster this past week: the new Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Bad Cinderella” and the latest revival of Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.”  I…

Review Roundup: Signature Theatre Presents A BRIGHT NEW BOISE

Signature Theatre presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy A Bright New Boise, directed by Oliver Butler, running through March 12 in the …

10 Things To Know Before Attending Your First Broadway Play In New York City - TheTravel

Links for buying tickets via a show's website direct to Ticketmaster or Telecharge; TheaterMania, Broadway World, and Playbill also have links ...

Neo-Nazis Protest Outside of Parade's First Preview Performance on Broadway by Meg Masseron

Members of a far-right, Neo-Nazi movement heckled theatregoers in line at the Jacobs Theatre Tuesday night. Parade's producers respond.

The Wanderers by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The latest play to reach New York by Anna Ziegler, author of 'Photography 51," "Boy," "The Last Match" and "Actually," has a complicated structure she appears to have invented. "The Wanderer…

Broadway League announces recipients of inaugural leadership awards by Ruthie Fierberg

On Feb. 21, the Broadway League presented its first Broadway League Leadership Awards as part of the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The honors recogni…

PARADE First Broadway Preview Theatregoers Taunted By Hate Group

The show’s initial performance at the Jacobs Theatre went on as planned, although police were called to the area to protect ticketholders and those involved in the production.

Review: Rude T-Shirts and Rude Awakenings in ‘A Bright New Boise’ by Jesse Green

An early play by Samuel D. Hunter finds the author developing his voice by lending it to the lost souls working at an Idaho Hobby Lobby.

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "A Bright New Boise" - 2/21/23 by James Wilson

Perhaps my favorite play of the last year is Samuel D. Hunter's A Case for the Existence of God, an exquisite drama that plumbs the depths of a friendship between two men in Twin Falls, Idah…

Review: A Bright New Boise at Signature Theatre by Lane Williamson

A revival of Samuel D. Hunter's 2010 play feels like a relic from playwriting past, but even a dated Hunter play is worthwhile. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: A Bright New Boise …

A Bright New Boise Review. Samuel D. Hunter on religious extremism. by New York Theater

We’re back in Idaho, a place I’ve viewed fondly for a decade, although I’ve never visited the state, because this is where playwright Samuel D. Hunter has set all his quietly amusing a…

A Bright New Boise: Hunter’s First Play in off-Broadway Premiere by Steven Suskin

★★★★☆ Author of The Whale and A Case for the Existence of God plants his Idaho roots in this 2010 play set in a Hobby Lobby break room   The post A Bright New Boise: Hunter’s …

Seattle's Tromp with Sondheim by C. Jefferson Thom

Seattle's Tromp with Sondheim C. Jefferson Thom February 21, 2023 - 21:01 Topics Theater Review Tags s…

A Bright New Boise: Flawed Early Hunter Work Neatly Revived by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Oliver Butler directs strong cast in handsome production The post A Bright New Boise: Flawed Early Hunter Work Neatly Revived appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Congratulations On Your Failure! (Make Sure To Show Your Work) by Joe Patti

This Facebook post about the Failure Award Scholarship immediately caught my eye this morning.  Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is looking for creative Colorado seniors to apply to their …

Antisemitic Protestors Chant At Audience Outside First Preview Of PARADE

Protestors outside the first preview performance of Parade tonight greeted audience members with chants such as '[Leo Frank is] a Jewish Pedophile.' 

Olympic breakdancer Bgirl SnapOne dancing to BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” to train for Team USA by DanceOn

How a UConn puppeteer brought political theater about authoritarianism to present-day Turkey by Christopher Arnott

John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut, traveled to Turkey in September to perform “The Demons of Society” with the world-re…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/19/23

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/19/2023.

Elation Professional and Obsidian Control Systems partner with UK’s Backstage Academy by Michael Eddy

Elation Professional and Obsidian Control Systems are proud to be partnering with Backstage Academy, the UK’s premier institution for the education of the next generation of live event pro…

Adrian Hall, Who Invigorated Regional Theater, Dies at 95 by Neil Genzlinger

As founding artistic director, he made Trinity Rep in Rhode Island a leader in theatrical innovation. He then made his mark in Dallas as well.

Tony Winner Karen Ziemba to Star in According to the Chorus Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The limited run will begin performances in March at 59E59 Theaters.

Photo: Queen Latifah Visits THE LION KING on Broadway

Check out a photo of Queen Latifah visiting THE LION KING! See how to purchase tickets to The Lion King.

Doctor Who's Tracy-Ann Oberman to Tour U.K. in The Merchant of Venice 1936 by Leah Putnam

Oberman will star as Shylock in Brigid Larmour's adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy.

In ‘Love Like Tuesday,’ Faction of Fools devises a rom-com commedia dell’ight by John Stoltenberg

With talented playwright Doug Robinson, the company pooled their recollections of young love and collaboratively created a confetti-colored comic confection.

Broadway League Names Recipients of Inaugural Leadership Awards by Andrew Gans

The awards were presented February 21 at the League’s Biennial Leadership Conference in Fort Lauderdale.

Leo Reich, Literally Who Cares: Jokin’ ‘Bout His Generation, and Himself by Elysa Gardner

★★★☆☆ The Gen-Z British comedian brings his irony fest to New York The post Leo Reich, Literally Who Cares: Jokin’ ‘Bout His Generation, and Himself appeared first on New York …

Sunday in the Park With George by Wendy Caster

As made clear in James Lapine's must-read Putting It Together (review here), the development of his and Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park With George was hectic, odd, and messy. In man…

Should I buy tickets on Vivid Seats? What to know about how it works by Matt Levy

Here's our in-depth review of the ticketing company.

A Lorraine Hansberry Revival At BAM Reveals Her Playwrighting As Activism by Harry Haun

Director Anne Kauffman says 'The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window' touches on everything from history, philosophy and politics to interpersonal relationships and identity. "It’s the kitc…

A universe of privation by Irene Hsiao

No wings close the expanse of earth that widens the Court Theatre stage to a landscape in Caryl Churchill’s Fen, directed by Vanessa Stalling, with scenic design by Collette Pollard. The t…

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Lena Hall, Darius de Haas & More to Take Part in 66th Obie Awards

The American Theatre Wing has announced performers for the 66th Obie Awards, celebrating and honoring Off- and Off-Off-Broadway on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Terminal 5.

Photos: Meet the Swings of Broadway's & Juliet by Margaret Hall

The Max Martin jukebox musical has six swing performers, who cover at least six roles (though many cover 12, even 13 parts).

PERICLES AND ASPASIA — Novel Set In Ancient Greece Features Real Life Historical Feminist Figure Defying Social Customs” by Yvonne Korshak

Novel Set In Ancient Greece Features Aspasia, a Real Life Historical Feminist Figure Defying Social Customs

Off-Broadway's Cornelia Street Cancels Week of Performances Due to COVID Cases by Leah Putnam

The new musical plays the Atlantic Theater Company.

The Broadway League Announces Recipients of Inaugural League Leadership Awards

The Broadway League has announced the recipients of the 2023 Broadway League Leadership Awards. See the list of recipients!

In the Midst of War, Ukraine Is Still Making Art by Leah Putnam

Museum director Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta describes how artists are creating work in bomb shelters, helping fund the fight against Russia, and (in some cases) dying for their cause.

A majestic 'Sunday in the Park With George' revival arrives at Pasadena Playhouse by Charles McNulty

Pasadena Playhouse's Sondheim Celebration kicks into gear with a revival of "Sunday in the Park With George," directed by Sarna Lapine.

Fat Ham performances begin in ONE MONTH! See you there. by Fat Ham Broadway

[HD] Unsung with Darryl Archibald by York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company's Unsung returns with host Gerry McIntyre interviewing Darryl Archibald, the MD and Conductor of SOME LIKE IT HOT and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL. UnSung is created by The…

Following North Carolina Run, Disney's Winnie the Pooh U.S. Tour Will Go on Hiatus by Leah Putnam

The tour launched in September 2022 in Irving, Texas.

Interview: J. Harrison Ghee Reveals How Working With Billy Porter on ACCUSED Was 'Beyond' Their Dreams

Some Like It Hot star J. Harrison Ghee stars in the new episode of Accused on FOX, uniting with fellow Kinky Boots alum Billy Porter, who served as director. BroadwayWorld caught up with Ghe…

INTAR Theatre Will Present World Premieres of Truckers and Vámanos by Leah Putnam

Mariana Carreño King delivers a trucking journey with unusual cargo, while Julissa Contreras writes about a Dominican family navigating the Bronx post-9/11.

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and the Shubert Organization present the new national tour of 1776 by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

It’s fitting that the new national tour of 1776 (without any cis men in the cast) is getting started here, in the city where it happened. Jill Ivey reviews.

Digital marketplace The Broadway Exchange raises $2 million in seed funding by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway Exchange, an online marketplace specializing in digital collectibles for live theater, has reached $2 million in seed funding. Christine Schwarzman of Broadway production compan…

Review: In ‘Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?!,’ He’s Too Hot to Live by Naveen Kumar

Reich, a comedian and writer, transforms into the avatar of Gen Z disaffection in his taut, biting solo show at Greenwich House Theater.

Highly Recommended Cabaret: LILLIAS WHITE WITH SETH RUDETSKY (The Wallis in Beverly Hills) by Tony Frankel

GET YOURSELF SOME HAPPY So, which Lillias White is your favorite? Is it the bluesy, searching, achy soul singer? The sassy sweetheart of standards? The darling diva of Broadway showtunes? Th…

15 Questions in 15 Minutes with Jamyl Dobson by Deb Miller

Jamyl Dobson, a NYC-based Pittsburgh native – as was Andy Warhol, who originated the well-known phrase “famous for fifteen minutes” – is breaking the clock with his acclaimed work on…

Well, Hello, Graham: Get a 1st Look at Graham Phillips in Sunday in the Park With George by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Krystina Alabado co-stars in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Theatre Review: ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)’ at Vagabond Players by Pamela Steinik

Is it possible to do all of William Shakespeare’s plays in less than two hours? For the Vagabond Players, it is! “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” written by Adam …

Top 5 Discipline Mistakes New Teachers Make (And how to fix them!) by Lindsay Price

Welcome to Top 5! In this series we look at some of the challenges new teachers face and how to address them. Whether it is avoiding mistakes, improving planning and preparation, or advocati…

Chicago Star Jinkx Monsoon to Launch 44-City North American Tour This Summer by Andrew Gans

Everything at Stake will begin June 12 at the Royal Theatre in British Columbia.

Off Broadway Alliance's 20at20 Ticket Promotion to Return in March by Leah Putnam

Participating Off-Broadway plays and musicals will be announced soon.

Bette Midler on Wanting to Star in ‘The White Lotus,’ Why She Turned Down ‘Sister Act’ and Being Honored at the CDGAs by Marc Malkin

Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” Bette Midler had her first professional wardrobe fitting when she made her Broadway debut in 1967 playing Tzeitel in “Fiddler on the Roof.�…

Benjamin Hanna Named Indiana Rep Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Currently an associate artistic director at the theatre, he will succeed Janet Allen as of July 1.

Aaliytha Stevens departs Broadway agency SpotCo after 20 years by Ruthie Fierberg

Aaliytha Stevens, who has spent more than two decades with the advertising agency SpotCo, has left the company to take over as chief strategy officer with the full-service digital agency Art…

The Off Broadway Alliance's 20at20 to Take Place in March & April

The Off Broadway Alliance will again sponsor 20at20, the bi-annual celebration of Off Broadway. The popular promotion begins March 20th and continues through April 9th.

Glenn Weiss Wins Directors Guild Award for 75th Annual Tony Awards by Margaret Hall

Weiss is the most awarded live television director in the history of the DGAs.

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Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Sophia Anne Caruso Will Star in Broadway Thriller Grey House by Andrew Gans

Joe Mantello will direct the Main Stem premiere of Levi Holloway's play.

Take a Look at National Tour of 1776, Starring Gisela Adisa by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The all-female, transgender, and non-binary-cast revival is co-directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus.

Into the Woods Official Trailer at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Stephen Sondheim's beloved Into the Woods is playing at The 5th Avenue Theatre now through March 5, 2023. Watch the official trailer now! "Happily Ever After" has never been so complicated.…

How Anthony Rapp Has Begun to Heal in His Fight Against Abuse in Hollywood by Gordon Cox

Currently one of the stars of “Star Trek: Discovery,” Anthony Rapp has recently spent some time looking back and reliving his past. Off Broadway, he’s starring in “Without You,” hi…

Andrew Lloyd Webber to Write Coronation Theme for King Charles III by Margaret Hall

The work is scored specifically for the organ and choir of Westminster Abbey.

John Cardoza to Join Cast of North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Leah Putnam

The Broadway alum will make his company debut in Texas next month.

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Zinnie Harris’s Meet Me At Dawn by C.m. Crockford

Inis Nua brings a popular Scottish playwright to the Philly stage with Meet Me At Dawn, but the performance is more moving than satisfying. C.M. Crockford reviews.

Jinkx Monsoon Announces 'Everything at Stake' Tour Dates

The Queen of all Queens is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon will launch her biggest tour to date with Jinkx Mon…

Never *not* thinking about Jessie Mueller’s performance in the 2018 Broadway revival of Carousel. 🫶 by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Joe Mantello-Helmed Grey House to Open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg and Caitlin Hornick

Levi Holloway’s new horror play Grey House has been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the production, slated to begin previews on Ap…

Joe Mantello-helmed ‘Grey House’ to open on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg and Caitlin Hornik

Levi Holloway’s new horror play “Grey House” has been announced to play the Lyceum Theatre. Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the production, slated to begin previews…

Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway

The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when…

Laurie Metcalf to Return to Broadway in a Horror Story, ‘Grey House’ by Michael Paulson

The play, directed by Joe Mantello and also starring Tatiana Maslany, had a well-reviewed debut in Chicago. It begins performances in April.

Broadway Thriller GREY HOUSE Will Star Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Sophia Ann Caruso, More

Paul Sparks, Millicent Simmonds, and more will star in Levi Holloway’s spine-tingling play. 

Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslany to Star in Thriller ‘Grey House’ on Broadway by Rebecca Rubin

Laurie Metcalf and Tatiana Maslany will share the stage in the upcoming Broadway play “Grey House.” Joe Mantello, the Tony-winning director of “Wicked,” “Take Me Out” and “As…

Laurie Metcalf & Tatiana Maslany Set For Broadway Thriller ‘Grey House’; Joe Mantello Will Direct by Greg Evans

Grey House, Levi Holloway’s bumps-in-the-night stage thriller, will make its New York debut on Broadway this spring with a cast that features Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany, Paul Sparks, …

Red Orchid’s ‘Grey House’ is moving to Broadway with Laurie Metcalf in the cast by Chris Jones

The creepy thriller by Levi Holloway that premiered in 2019 in Chicago will open on Broadway in May.

Museum of the American Revolution presents Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia by Crystal Sparrow

A new exhibition revealing 100 years and three generations of the Forten Family in Philadelphia is a must-see. Crystal Sparrow visits.

16 Black Pittsburgh arts groups and nonprofits receive $10,000 grants by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The second phase of a multi-million dollar grant project has announced 16 Pittsburgh arts organizations that will receive $10,000 each.

Eugene Lee’s Sets Brought Artists and Audiences Together by American Theatre Editors

The designer's friend, colleague, and mentee recalls him as a tirelessly busy, no-fuss genius who cherished real materials and was always ready with a brilliant drawing or model.

Austin Butler, Cate Blanchett, Kerry Condon, More Win 2023 BAFTA Awards by Margaret Hall

The British equivalent of the Academy Awards honored a bevy of Broadway talent.

Watch New Music Video of 'Someone in a Tree' From Signature's Pacific Overtures by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman musical will begin performances at the Arlington venue in March.

INFiLED Hires Kathy Skinski as VP of Sales for the Americas by Michael Eddy

INFiLED, a global leader in LED displays, announces the hiring of Kathy Skinski as Vice President of Sales for INFiLED North America. Skinski has over 25 years of experience in the technolog…

PTC’s Empathitrax is an unrealistic and irresponsible portrayal of mental illness by Alaina Johns

The regional premiere of Empathitrax, now onstage at Suzanne Roberts, deals in troubling tropes of depression without preparing its audience. Alaina Johns considers.

Ukraine’s Hooligan Art Community reprise their show Bunker Cabaret in London by Dominic Cavendish

“There was a feeling that people all around me turned from fear to ‘We will win’”   The first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine affords a rare opportunity to get the in…

Joseph Fiennes to Star in World Premiere of Dear England by Leah Putnam

London's National Theatre has also announced Lyndsey Turner's take on The Crucible is transferring to the West End.

Playhouse Mobile Unit "Scaredy Kat Presents" Trailer by Westport Country Playhouse

Immersive Theater | THEATER: All the Moving Parts by CUNY TV

On this episode of THEATER: All the Moving Parts, we look at the up close and personal nature of Immersive Theater. Host Patrick Pacheco welcomes some of the most exciting immersive theater …

Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards

Glenn Weiss has won a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Weiss won the Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials category. The 75th Annual Tony Awards wer…

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

The U.K. tour will follow a summer engagement at the London Palladium.

John Cardoza Will Join the North American Tour of MOULIN ROUGE!

John Cardoza will join the North American Touring company of Moulin Rouge! in the role of Christian beginning Thursday, March 23 at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. 

An Artist’s Take on Disability Creativity with David Salsbery Fry by Marianna Mott Newirth, Gregory Moomjy, David Salsbery Fry

By Marianna Mott Newirth, Gregory Moomjy, David Salsbery Fry. David Salsbery Fry’s career in opera shifted dramatically when he publicly disclosed his disability in 2015.

Hamilton Will Launch 1st U.K. Tour in the Fall by Andrew Gans

The tour of the international hit Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will begin in November.

Playbill Songwriter Series: Julia Riew Shares Her Disney-Inspired Song About a Korean Princess by Margaret Hall

The composer is joined by collaborators Laura Sky Herman, Claire Kwon, Natalie Choo, Simon Broucke, and Noah Weisbart.

Sara Bareilles, Denée Benton, Gavin Creel, Christopher Fitzgerald, More Will Board Playbill Travel's Broadway in Tahiti by Playbill Staff

Find out how you can sail the South Pacific with this all-star roster, also including Seth Rudetsky and John McDaniel.

The Broadway Revival of Parade, Starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, Begins Performances by Broadway.com

The first revival of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s Parade has arrived on Broadway. Tony winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond star in the musical, which plays its first performance a…

Fred Mikeska Appointed Executive Vice President of Sales by Michael Eddy

A.C. Lighting Inc., distributor of lighting and rigging technologies, announces the appointment of Fred Mikeska to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales, and joinin…

How a UConn puppeteer brought political theater about authoritarianism to present-day Turkey by Christopher Arnott

The director of the puppetry institute at UConn, John Bell, will talk about his experiences performing a political pageant in Turkey last fall at the first in this year's series of puppetry …

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 by Susan Grace

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‘Surprise is as come from the H‘outside world’ | Teaser for Further than the Furthest Thing by Young Vic

On a remote volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic, a community has lived undisturbed for centuries, defying the swirling currents of modernity and capitalism. Cut off and exposed to …

Billie McBride triumphs at Aurora Fox with ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Adaptation of Joan Didion’s memoir is brutally honest and painfully cathartic

Disability Creativity in Opera by Marianna Mott Newirth, Gregory Moomjy

By Marianna Mott Newirth, Gregory Moomjy. Gregory Moomjy and Marianna Mott Newirth share their approach to creating disability-affirmative opera productions in which disability artistry flou…

Broadway Summer Avalanche: Britney, David Byrne, Jason Alexander! The End of Jujamcyn and New Ohio (and “Actors Equity”?!) #Stageworthy News of th by New York Theater

Bad Behavior by Audiences… and by a Publisher? Are theater audiences behaving badly both on Broadway and in the UK? That’s what the BBC, The Stage, The Guardian and Playbill reported. …

Producer Heather Shields named partner at Tom Smedes Productions by Caitlin Hornik

Tom Smedes Productions (TSP) has announced a company restructure that includes the promotion of Heather Shields to partner, Broadway News has learned exclusively. Shields, a longtime produce…

Your Daly Devotional: Of James, Tyne and Timothy Daly by Trav S.D.

It takes being a biographical blogger to know how common some surnames are in certain fields, and there are a LOT of actors named Daly, Daily or Daley: Augustin Daly, Arnold Daly, Dan Daly (…

Trouble in Butetown review – humanity and heroism in wartime Cardiff by Arifa Akbar

Donmar Warehouse, LondonWhile Diana Nneka Atuona’s deft script could do with a final polish, its heart, humour and spirit sing in the hands of a luminous cast The Donmar’s last productio…

Meet the newest addition to Grant's Farm: a yak named KC, born on Super Bowl Sunday by From Staff Reports

KC weighs 30 pounds and drinks a gallon of milk each day. The attraction opens for the season April 15.

Reinvigorating A Moment: A Review of Boulevard of Bold Dreams at TimeLine Theatre Company by Amanda Finn

“Gone with the Wind”'s Hattie McDaniel’s artistry and life were complicated, much like history. That’s why TimeLine’s production suits them so well. We get to imagine what things w…

Akedah review – sisters at sea in taut but frustrating Troubles drama by Claire Armitstead

Hampstead theatre, LondonTwo women disinter a trauma from their past in Michael John O’Neill’s allegorical play set in an evangelical church Two sisters circle each other in the antecham…

Special Episode: Christine Pedi on the ‘Rewards of Being Frank’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s special episode, Grace chats with the multi-talented Christine Pedi. Known for her uncanny ability to mimic Broadway’s most iconic stars for years with “Forbidden Broadway,�…

BACHARACH’S PROMISES, PROMISES: ONE SINGULAR SENSATION By Peter Filichia

Well, at least he gave us one musical. Neil Hefti didn’t. Billy Joel hasn’t. Ditto Bruce Springsteen. But Burt Bacharach, who worked in the same pop arena as they, did in 1968. He and Ha…

#Duet Heart of Stone with the cast of SIX | #Shorts by Official London Theatre

Duet with the cast of Six to Heart of Stone! Get tickets: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/six-vaudeville-theatre-111428236/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=Six O…

The World of Wheeler Oakman by Trav S.D.

A few words of acknowledgment today on screen actor actor Wheeler Oakman (Vivian Eichelberger, 1890-1949), who appeared in nearly 300 films over a veritable half-century. Based upon his give…

‘The cast brings the classic to life with precision & confidence’: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES – Salisbury ★★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

Alan Ayckbourn’s play How The Other Half Loves is the perfect comedy entertainment to brighten up a winter’s evening. Three couple’s lives and marriages entwine. It’s the morning aft…

‘Rent,’ ‘Star Trek’ and the Art of Reliving Loss by Broadway Podcast Network

Original “Rent” cast member and current “Star Trek” trailblazer Anthony Rapp talks bringing his stage memoir “Without You” to New York, and along the way pinpoints what “Rent�…

Boldly not going: zero-travel ‘touring’ play paves the way for eco theatre by Natasha Tripney

Using local creatives and actors, director Katie Mitchell’s A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction is a narrative response to the climate crisis and an experiment in sustainability …

Review: ‘Fen’ at Court Theatre is a rare Caryl Churchill play, set in a bleak rural community by Chris Jones

Caryl Churchill’s play focuses on the rural inhabitants, especially the local women, who have to fight not only their corporate overlords but the sanctions of their own community.

8 fun things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, Feb. 23-26 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Hamilton the musical to go on first UK tour by Chris Wiegand

While the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical continues in London, a new cast will simultaneously tour the UK beginning in Manchester in November For more than five…

Joseph Fiennes to Play England Soccer Manager Gareth Southgate in New National Theatre Show by K.j. Yossman

Joseph Fiennes is set to play England soccer manager Gareth Southgate in a new play written by “Sherwood” scribe James Graham. Fiennes, known for his turns in “The Handmaid’s Tale”…

Wake Up With BWW 2/21: PARADE Begins Previews, 1776 Tour Photos, and More!

Happy first preview to Parade, which begins previews on Broadway tonight! Top stories include photos from the National Tour of 1776, and more!

Sheryl Lee Ralph explains why she almost left showbiz — and what kept her going by Juana Summers

Sheryl Lee Ralph opens up about how she rediscovered her ability later in life, playing Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary, and how she thinks about her success later in her life.

When ‘A Little Touch of Star Quality’ Is a Little Too Much by Jesse Green

In upcoming musical revivals, world leaders both real (Imelda Marcos, Eva Perón) and folkloric (King Arthur) get an image makeover they may not deserve.

Joseph Fiennes to star as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play this summer by Isobel Lewis

‘Dear England’ has been written by ‘Quiz’ playwright James Graham

Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play by Jamie Grierson

James Graham’s Dear England follows ‘gentle revolution’ implemented by men’s football manager A new play chronicling “the gentle revolution” led by England men’s football manag…

Theater Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Pasadena Playhouse) by Marc Wheeler

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE JUST GETS BETTER WITH TIME “Art isn’t easy,” sing the cast of players in Sunday in the Park with George; the words are most notably sung by the artist-pr…

Fresh take on Shakespeare explores antisemitism via 1930s Cable Street by Harriet Sherwood Arts and Culture Correspondent

The Merchant of Venice 1936 among four plays to feature at RSC’s reopened Swan theatre this summer A new take on Shakespeare’s controversial play The Merchant of Venice, set in London’…

London's Heathers: The Musical Welcomes New Cast February 21 by Andrew Gans

The musical adaptation of the 1989 cult film favorite features a book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O'Keefe.

Marin Theatre Premiere of Bree Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan's Justice: A New Musical Opens February 21 by Andrew Gans

The musical, with a book by Lauren M. Gunderson, spotlights Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor.

Lynn Nottage's Crumbs From the Table of Joy Begins Off-Broadway February 21 via Keen Company by Logan Culwell-Block

The production is the first in New York since its 1995 premiere, which served as Pulitzer winner Nottage's professional debut.

Parade Begins 1st Broadway Revival February 21, Starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond by Logan Culwell-Block

The Jason Robert Brown-Alfred Uhry musical returns to the Main Stem following a 2022 run at New York City Center.

BILLY ELLIOT production to perform limited season at the Star Casino Gold Coast by Aussie Theatre

Matt Ward Entertainment has secured the rights to tell the story of child prodigy Billy Elliot in a limited season

Mamma Mia! announces 25th anniversary North American tour by Tamima S

A new North American tour is set to launch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ABBA’s Tony Award-nominated musical, Mamma

Medea, @sohoplace review - Sophie Okonedo is commanding in a dated version of the Greek tragedy by Mert Dilek

Dominic Cooke's otherwise uneven production boasts formidable performances What is one to do with Greek tragedy on the contemporary stage? For Simon Stone, whose Phaedra is currently playing…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Tiffany Rea- Fisher On Black History Month, her Dance Trek Between Harlem and Lake Placid, and her New Non-Dance Gig by The Dance Enthusiast

Tiffany Rea-Fisher On Black History Month, her Dance Trek Between Harlem and Lake Placid, and her New Non-Dance Gig."My intention for bringing my company to Lake Placid is so that these kids…