Hong Kong Mississippi Review. A Chinese Boy Wants to Play The Blues by New York Theater

At the very end of Wesley Du’s solo play about a Chinese-American boy named Pinky who wants to be a blues guitarist, Pinky reads aloud a letter from Cannonball, the irascible, bigoted Blac…

New York, New York: Come On, Come Through by Jena Tesse Fox

Sometimes, all the elements for an excellent musical come together and the sparks simply don’t fly. Such is the case with New York, New York, a new musical based on a 1977 romantic movie. …

Prima Facie: Turning the Tables by Jena Tesse Fox

Madeleine Albright once said that there is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women. That quote could be at the heart of Prima Facie, a new one-woman play by Suzie Mill…

Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for 50 years — but what comes next? by Brandon Gates

Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but may not survive its 81-year-old founder.

My Own Take: " New York, New York" -- The Best Musical of the Broadway Season by Frank Rizzo

The show: The Broadway musical "New York, New York" What makes it special?: Very loosely inspired from the 1977 Martin Scorsese film that starred Liza Minnelli and Robert De Niro , this time…

Red Carpet Knockouts: New York, New York Opening Night

The final musical of the 2022-2023 Broadway season opened on Thursday, April 26th - New York, New York Opening Night at Broadway's St. James Theatre

The Thanksgiving Play by Elyse Trevers

There’s a fine line between satire and silliness, and “The Thanksgiving Play” crosses that line too often. Playwright Larisa Fasthorse takes shots at well-meaning, naive white people t…

2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for musical nominations [WATCH] by Sam Eckmann

Another busy Broadway season has drawn to a close and Tony nominations are just days away. David Buchanan joins me in a rousing slugfest to sift through what musicals will be remembered at t…

D’Arcy Carden, Katie Finneran, Scott Foley & Chris Sullivan - THE THANKSGIVING PLAY by bwaySHO

Save Theatre 80 St Marks by Trav S.D.

I don’t know if you’ve been following the Theatre 80 saga over the last few months. I should have weighed in much sooner, but I kept thinking the cause was lost…then I would see that t…

Compelling story and near-perfect acting in ‘Stick Fly’ at Rockville Little Theatre by William Powell

The show combines family angst and outrageous soap opera.

Spring fundraising campaign and Easter Bonnet Competition raises $3,601,355 by Caitlin Hornik

The funds support the mission and programs of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

‘Bob Fosse’s Dancin’’ leads Chita Rivera Award nominations by Caitlin Hornik

Winners will be announced on May 22.

Barry Manilow-penned musical ‘Harmony’ announces Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

Director-choreographer Warren Carlyle reveals to Broadway News, exclusively, what to expect.

TIM MINCHIN: ‘POLITICS AFFECTS MY MENTAL HEALTH … I FEEL GASLIT by Robert Shuman

(Tom Lamont’s article appeared in the Guardian, 4/29; Photo: Photograph: David Vintiner/The Guardian.) He’s the anarchic comedian behind the musicals Matilda and Groundhog Day. He talks …

Theatre Lab’s musical ‘As You Like It’ celebrates power of love by Guest Author

This troupe of students performed like the seasoned professionals they aspire to become.

Broadway Jukebox: 75 Songs About New York City

Enjoy songs from musicals like: On the Town, Newsies, Avenue Q, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Wonderful Town, Hello, Dolly!, In the Heights, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Company, Merrily We …

Cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong Flying Through Broadway by bwaySHO

Hear from the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong where they would fly to if they could fly anywhere. Filmed & edited by Avery Ingvarson for @bwaySHO

Don Sebesky, Broadway Orchestrator of PARADE and More, Has Passed Away

His Broadway theater credits include Porgy and Bess (London production by Trevor Nunn), Sinatra At The Palladium, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate (2000 Tony Award), Bells Are Ringing, Flow…

American Century, Part 1 by David Walters

It’s a smorgasbord of theatrical delights, especially for those that know and love theater.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of NEW YORK, NEW YORK

In this video, we're taking you inside the final opening night of the 2022-23 Broadway season, New York, New York! Check out interviews with John Kander, Susan Stroman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, C…

The Singing Sphere by Edward Kliszus

The Singing Sphere was entertaining, intellectually engaging, imaginative, provocative, and introspective. It seemed, after all, that one might evolve to a better state. We enjoyed a sojourn…

WWDTM: Brad Paisley by NPR

Brad Paisley joins us live in Nashville to talk about getting recognized for insurance commercials, his skill at writing impromptu jingles for chili, and whether his kids think he's cool.

The Thanksgiving Play ****1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter Note: The following is revised and updated from my October 2018 “Theatre’s Leiter Side” review of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play at Playwrights …

BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN's Aydin Eyikan Takes Over Our Instagram for International Dance Day!

Happy International Dance Day! Tune in to our Instagram story today as Aydin Eyikan takes you behind the scenes of Bob Fosse's Dancin'.

‘Pretty essential viewing’: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO – Touring by Fairy Powered Productions

To call The Beekeeper of Aleppo a story for our time would be an understatement. Christy Lefteri’s original novel is the epic, moving tale of a family escaping war-torn Aleppo at the outse…

Willie Nelson Turns 90 by Trav S.D.

There are three major milestone Williversaries to celebrate this year: Willie Nelson (b. 1933) turns 90 years old today; and 2023 also marks 50 years since his first annual 4th of July Picni…

THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE | A Sneak Peek by Red Bull Theater

Beaumont's THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, presented by Red Bull Theater in association with Fiasco Theater runs off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre thru May 13th, 2023. This stri…

Lance Nichols revives the spirit of August Wilson in ‘How I Learned What I Learned’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) Lance E. Nichols has played many roles in his stellar movie and TV career, but the opportunity to emulate playwright August Wils…

Danielle Brooks Wants Broadway to Be For Everyone, Onstage and Off by Logan Culwell-Block

The Piano Lesson and Color Purple star is using her multi-hyphenate career as a producer-actor to make theatre more equitable.

Video: From Liza to Frank... A History of 'New York, New York'

Earlier this week, Broadway celebrated the opening of the final musical of the 2022-23 season, New York, New York. Inspired by the 1977 Martin Scorsese film of the same name, the musical (of…

How to Create a Musical: Bonnie Milligan on Becoming "Aunt Debra" | Kimberly Akimbo by Kimberly Akimbo

Bonnie Milligan has been able to find the humanity in the hilarious character “Aunt Debra.” Hear how she works to combine comedy and a whole lot of heart to tell her character’s story …

Peter Pan Goes Wrong - Alex Brightman, Ariana DeBose... On Stage Mishaps by bwaySHO

Peter Pan Goes Wrong - Alex Brightman, Ariana DeBose... On Stage Mishaps Filmed & edited by Avery Ingvarson for @bwaySHO

Tony Awards Committee Issues Final Eligibility Rulings for 2022-2023 Season by Caitlin Hornik

On April 28, the Tony Awards Administration Committee announced eligibility rulings for 11 productions in the 2022-2023 Broadway season. This follows the first and second announcements o…

Seth Sikes and Nicolas King: The New Belters by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz . . . This reviewer saw Seth Sikes and Nicolas King’s The New Belters when they first presented it last October at The Green Room 42. It showed promise, but, was certainly…

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

B'way Update: Harmony and King Lear By: David Sheward April 29, 2023: Harmony, the musical based on the real-life careers of a German singing group destroyed by the Nazis, will make the…

The ultimate guide for celebrating Carol Burnett's 90th birthday - Roanoke Times

How to enjoy: Her take for “The Garry Moore Show” is available on playbill.com. Two years later, Moore would hire her as a series regular.

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Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway, Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there to capture stars, including the New York, New Y…

Best Of: Judy Blume / Dismantling Anti-Fat Bias by NPR

Beloved YA author Judy Blume talks with Terry Gross about her books being banned, motherhood, and feminism. The first film adaptation of her breakthrough novel, Are You There God? It's Me, M…

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night with the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway, Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast arriving on the red carpet. Check out the photos h…

Video: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for NEW YORK, NEW YORK

New York, New York is open at last! Broadway celebrated opening night of its final musical of the season earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. In this video, check out …

Sydney Theater Company’s “Julia” Powerfully Imagines the Life and Emotions of the Woman Behind the “Misogyny Speech” by Camilla Nelson

Just over 10 years ago, then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard stood up in the House of Representatives to deliver one of the most unforgettable political speeches in recent memory. Office worker…

Tim Minchin: ‘Politics affects my mental health … I feel gaslit’ by Tom Lamont

He’s the anarchic comedian behind the musicals Matilda and Groundhog Day. He talks about dashed Hollywood hopes, the dangers of modernising Roald Dahl and feeling out of step with his prog…

Eddi Reader performs 'Sharing Your Heart' from Brokeback Mountain by Official London Theatre

Eddi Reader sings 'Sharing Your Heart' from the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, @sohoplace from 10 May - 12 August 2023. Book tickets: https://bit.ly/3oLzMGz O…

Waterbury Palace brings seven more Broadway tours to Connecticut in 2023-24 season by Christopher Arnott

The 2023-24 Waterbury Palace Broadway season will include “Pretty Woman the Musical," “Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird," “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan," …

Stud Country, a Queer Line Dancing and Two-Step Class, Makes a Return to New York by Paul McAdory

Stud Country, a queer line dancing and two-step class from Los Angeles, made a rollicking return to New York on a recent Monday.

Theater Opening: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena) by Tony Frankel

After the roaring success of Pasadena Playhouse’s wonderful production of Sunday in the Park with George, now comes A Little Night Music, which officially opens May 1, 2023. This is the…

A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction, Barbican Theatre review - eco-touring play doesn’t travel well by Helen Hawkins

Bizarre directorial choices derail the play's serious content There was a jolting eco-themed work onstage in London recently, but sadly A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction, a Headl…

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 28, 2023 - BroadwayRadio

https://www.playbill.com/article/shucked-leads-2023-drama-desk-nominations-see-the-full-list. 2023 Tony Awards: Jerry Mitchell to Receive Isabelle ...

Annie the Musical Jr. at Freedom Crossing Academy - Performances April 28, 2023 to April 29, 2023

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Broadway Season Playbill Poster 2022-2023

Playbill is pleased to present the sixteenth edition in our annual series of collectible posters. To commemorate the 2022 - 2023 Broadway Season, ...

Sweeney Todd - April 28 - May 28, 2023 - PLAYBILLder

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Janette Paul: The Summer Place

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On the Couch with Mark Diaco

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Grey House Begins Performances on Broadway April 29 by Margaret Hall, Diep Tran

The new thriller play stars Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslaney, and Sophia Anne Caruso.

Bob Fosse's Dancin' Star Kolton Krouse Takes Over Playbill's Instagram April 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Krouse is part of the dance company of the seldom-produced work, directed by Wayne Cilento and featuring Fosse's original, Tony-winning choreography.

English Off-Broadway Premiere of Fuente Ovejuna Begins at TFANA April 29 by Leah Putnam

The cast is led by Carmen Zilles and stars Broadway alums Carlo Albán, Jonathan Cake, and more.

World Premiere of Michael Shayan's Avaaz, Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Begins April 29 by Andrew Gans

The production plays South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California.

World Premiere of An American Tail Stage Musical Opens at Children's Theatre Company April 29 by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the animated film features a book and lyrics by Band's Visit writer Itamar Moses and a score by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler.

POSTCARDS: Laurie Kanyok, Broadway Veteran and Founder/ Director Kanyok Arts Initiative by The Dance Enthusiast

In POSTCARDS: Laurie Kanyok, Broadway Veteran and Founder/ Director Kanyok Arts Initiative": I am fortunate to have retired from Broadway at a time of change and have a very clear vision of …

Actual PETER PAN GOES WRONG Stage Cannot Convince Audience the Fire is Real and Quickly Spreading by Broadway Beat

by Luke Maynus. @ luke.maynus New York, NY — The real Peter Pan Goes Wrong stage manager (NOT the character) was met with infuriating...