Review Roundup: SHADOW/LAND Opens At The Public Theater

The world premiere staging of shadow/land by Erika Dickerson-Despenza opens tonight at The Public Theater. Read the reviews!

Review: shadow/land at the Public Theater by Loren Noveck

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Katrina Cycle kicks off with a gorgeous production at the Public. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: shadow/land at the Public Theater appeared first on Exeunt…

Photos: WICKED Star Brittney Johnson Debuts Her Nightclub Act At Birdland Jazz

On May 1, Birdland welcomed former Wicked star Brittney Johnson to their stage with her debut nightclub act, titled 'Ripple Effect”. See photos from inside the show!

Review: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Deserve a Better Play Than “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” by Roger Friedman

During the winter, a revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s “other play,” called “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,” came to BAM. I didn’t

Writers Strike Affects MTV Awards as Drew Barrymore Backs Out as Host: Will Ariana DeBose Exit Tony Awards? Who Will Write It? by Roger Friedman

Drew Barrymore is out as host of the MTV Movie and TV Awards this weekend. The reason? She’s in sympathy with the

Review: ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’: The Goodman play shines on Broadway with Rachel Brosnahan by Chris Jones

Either Lorraine Hansberry's genius 1964 play was ahead of its time, or we have slid backwards.

Photos: SWEENEY TODD Welcomes Rosie O'Donnell, Ariana DeBose And More To Fleet Street!

This week, the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd welcomed some celebrity guests to Fleet Street! Broadway superfan Rosie O’Donnell, Academy Award-nominee Billy Zane, Oscar-winner …

Kennedy Center announces 2023/24 theater season by News Desk

Celebrating five seasons of Broadway Center Stage, along with multiple DC premieres and returning favorites.

Queering the Canon

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Applications now open for Australian-first global Creative Climate Leadership program

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‘shadow/land’ Review: What the Storm Washes Away by Naveen Kumar

In the play, at the Public Theater, a mother and daughter endure the devastation of Hurricane Katrina inside the bar that connects them to their pasts.

Latino Theater Company debuts “Whittier Boulevard” – reviewed by Pauline Adamek

Sly satire and dry humor infused with a mysterious film noir vibe—Whittier Boulevard is a new play devised and created by the company. Making its world premiere, Whittier Boulevard has …

PETER PAN GOES WRONG Takes Flight On BroadwayHD 

BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theatre, has announced that the popular Goes Wrong series is now available to stream on their platform. In addition, viewers will be able…

Folger Shakespeare Library sets 2023/24 season of theater, music, and poetry by News Desk

Performances return to the Folger stage after three years of programming 'On the Road.'

shadow/land Off Broadway Review: In The Eye of Hurricane Katrina by New York Theater

Ruth and her mother Magalee are stuck in Shadowland, a place that was once their family’s source of pride, a jazz club that had the distinction of being the first air-conditioned hotel for…

News: Arena Stage Names Hana Sharif As Its New Artistic Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Trailblazing Leader Of The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Will Take Centerstage In The Nation’s Capital Following Molly Smith’s Retirement  (Washington, D.C.)—Arena Stage at the Mead…

Summer, 1976 | Extended Through June 18 by Manhattan Theatre Club

By David Auburn Directed by Daniel Sullivan With Laura Linney, Jessica Hecht Four-time Emmy Award® winner & Academy Award® nominee Laura Linney (My Name Is Lucy Barton, Lillian Hell…

News: Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening on November 17, 2023, After a Transformative Three-Year Building Renovation by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Visitors will experience more of the Folger and the world’s largest Shakespeare collection in engaging, interactive experiences designed for all ages. Washington, DC – The Folger Shakesp…

Joel Grey and John Kander to Receive 2023 Special Tony Awards by Billy McEntee

The "Cabaret" original Emcee and composer will receive 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. The post Joel Grey and John Kander to Receive 2023 Special Tony Awa…

See ‘The Lusty Month of May’ on “The TODAY Show” by Billy McEntee

The performance is also the first of four Broadway shows performing on "The TODAY Show"'s Broadway Week this week. The post See ‘The Lusty Month of May’ on “The TODAY Show” appeared …

LightParts Welcomes Ryan Wichterich by Michael Eddy

LightParts Inc., the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, welcomes Ryan Wichterich to the team. Wichterich’s role at LightParts is Repair Technician and IT Support. Wichteri…

***** ‘CYMBELINE’ REVIEW – SHAKESPEARE’S KNOTTY ROMANCE IS A FABULOUS FAREWELL FOR DORAN by Robert Shuman

(Mark Lawson’s article appeared in the guardian, 5/4;Photo:  Peter De Jersey as Cymbeline. Photograph: Ellie Kurttz.) Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Departing artistic di…

Hamilton X Sweeney Todd | #Ham4Ham by Hamilton

What time is it? Showtime, dearie! We're coming to you LIVE from the Richard Rodgers. #Ham4Ham

Dance Review: Ballet Theatre of Maryland Closes Its Season with a Memorable ‘Don Quixote’ at Maryland Hall by Carolyn Kelemen

  Staging the full-length “Don Quixote” is a monumental feat. Nonetheless, Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s Artistic Director Nicole Kelsch took the challenge and made an old ballet new a…

School Of American Ballet to Host Annual Alumni Cocktail Reception At Lincoln Center in June by Chloe Rabinowitz/broadwayworld.com

The School Of American Ballet is inviting alumni to join them on the eve of this year's Workshop Performance.at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7pm. The cocktail r…

News: The Center For The Arts at George Mason University Announces Full Lineup for 2023/2024 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

(FAIRFAX, VA)—The Center for the Arts at George Mason University announced today its 2023/2024 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across …

I Know I Have A Heart- Linedy Genao by Bad Cinderella On Broadway

Who needs a Prince when you have a mic and a killer ballad? Come see Linedy Genao sing her face off in Bad Cinderella now! 🎟️ link in our bio! ✨

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's DON GIOVANNI at the Met Opera

Get a sneak peek at Ivo van Hove's debut at the Met Opera with his production of Mozart's Don Giovanni, featuring Peter Mattei and an exceptional cast.

THE VORTEX Chichester Festival Theatre by Libby Purves and Friends

THE ROARING TWENTIES, ROLLING OVER THE EDGE When Noel Coward shocked and enthralled the 1920s with this most bitter and intense of his plays, he was meanwhile hastily finishing the farcical …

Review: Seeing a Portrait of the Artist in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Oliver! at New York City Center Encores? by Logan Culwell-Block

Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, and Benjamin Pajak star in the Lionel Bart musical.

Raised in War-Torn Sri Lanka, Hiran Abeysekera Has Had a Wild Journey to Life of Pi on Broadway by Diep Tran

Before he was an Olivier Award-winning actor, Abeysekera had planned to be a doctor.

Broadway's Tony-Winning The Lion King Readies for Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

The long-running, family-friendly Disney musical continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

News: Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 2023-24 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Baltimore, MD  — Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — today announces its 2023-24 and 58th concert se…

News: 1st Stage Announces 2023-2024 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Tysons, VA — 1st Stage is thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 season. The season will begin with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance from July 13-23, 2023. This one-of-a-kind festival pr…

New York, New York ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 4, 2023: Although the Playbill for Broadway's new musical, New York, New York, says the show is based on the 1977 Metro-Goldywn-Mayer film, it is really far more …

Dancin' Tamron Hall Performance by Bob Fosse's Dancin' Broadway

#ICYMI check out this 🔥 performance on the @TamronHallShow and stay till the end for a surprise! #dancinbway See this and so much more – join us on #Broadway before May 14th! 🎟: dan…

"You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)" Song Spotlight | SOME LIKE IT HOT MUSICAL by Some Like It Hot Musical

#SomeLikeItHotMusical is now playing at the Shubert Theatre! 🧡 Stream or download the new album now, plus preorder the CD and Vinyl: https://found.ee/SomeLikeItHot Get Broadway’s hot…

Review Roundup: OLIVER! Opens at City Center Encores!

Read the reviews for the New York City Center Encores! Production of Oliver!

May the 4th: Full Out, no marking ✨🤖🌌 @iamchrxstopher by DanceOn

THE LION KING to Play 10,000th Performance on Broadway This Saturday

The Lion King will play its 10,000th performance on Broadway this Saturday evening, May 6th.

Wick’s Million Dollar Quartet Is Still Worth Every Penny by Bill Hirschman

As the Wick Theatre’s electric production of Million Dollar Quartet powers through the last four numbers, it’s easy to imagine that the sun never sets anywhere in the world where this mu…

Fountain Theatre co-founder Deborah Lawlor passes away at 83. by Fountaintheatre

Fountain Theatre co-founder Deborah Lawlor passed away Tuesday, May 2, at the age of 83. After graduating from Bennington College, Lawlor’s extraordinary career began in the ’60s as a da…

Opera Review: Gounod’s ‘Faust’ presented by Opera Baltimore by Timoth David Copney

The Engineers Club in Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon Square is one of the most beautiful, small performance halls I’ve ever seen, and how wonderfully appropriate that Opera Baltimore is housed t…

‘Oliver!’ Review: Tunes, Glorious Tunes, in a Grimly Cheerful Revival by Jesse Green

The Encores! production, directed by Lear deBessonet, looks to deepen and darken a musical that resists the change. But it’s still delightful.

Review: Oliver! at New York City Center by Lane Williamson

This Encores! revival may leave you asking for more. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Oliver! at New York City Center appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

Nate Bertone's New Play The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased to Receive Private Industry Reading by Leah Putnam

The cast will star Broadway's Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Kathy Fitzgerald, Heath Saunders, and more.

Signature Theatre gives ‘Passing Strange’ a rollicking revival by Thomas Floyd

Director Raymond O. Caldwell delivers a sublime revival of the 2008 rock musical in Signature's intimate Ark theater.

Ed Sheeran wins ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright infringement case for ‘Thinking Out Loud’ by Tribune News Service

A New York jury sided with Ed Sheeran on Thursday, finding that he did not plagiarize Marvin Gaye's classic song "Let's Get It On." The trial concluded after a jury first met on April 24. Ga…

ADJ Lights Country Music Star Easton Corbin for Open Air Concert in Yucaipa, CA by Michael Eddy

An ADJ heavy lighting rig incorporating Focus Profile moving head and Jolt Panel FX static LED luminaires, amongst other fixtures, was used to illuminate a recent sold-out concert by Easton …

Reanimating Cavafy, a Poet of ‘Future Generations’ Whose Time Is Now by Anastasia Tsioulcas

In the festival “Archive of Desire,” artists and musicians thoughtfully engage with the writing of Constantine P. Cavafy, a self-assessed “ultramodern poet.”

Broadway Review: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN’S WINDOW (James Earl Jones Theatre) by Dmitry Zvonkov

A GOOD SIGN FOR BROADWAY First-rate performances and Anne Kaufman’s near-flawless direction work well to conceal the few shortcomings in Lorraine Hansberry’s thoughtful and compelling Th…

Senior Living **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 8, 2023: Alicia Littman's show, Senior Living, at Pangea on May 4, is both a celebration and a proclamation. The proclamation comes first, with Stephen Sondheim'…

Theatre Review: ‘Clybourne Park’ at The City of Fairfax Theater Company by Fosse Thornton

In the City of Fairfax Theater Company’s production of “Clybourne Park” by Bruce Norris, every element comes together seamlessly to deliver a symphony of technical and artistic excelle…

FUNNY GIRL, TICK, TICK… BOOM, BYE BYE BIRDIE & More Set for The Kennedy Center's 2023-24 Theater Season

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2023–2024 Theater season, featuring thrilling Broadway hits and the fifth season of its critically-acclaimed, star-stud…

Stellar acting saves the day in ‘Clybourne Park’ at City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Guest Author

Despite the white playwright's paper-thin portrayal of Black characters, the cast's performances are brilliant.

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John Garberson and Creative BackStage Set Mood for Arizona Bike Week ‘23 with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

The big crowd oohed and aahed when they witnessed extreme rider Clint Ewing do his wheelie stands and rolling endos at Arizona Bike Week, just as they marveled at the 30’-high motorcycle a…

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Oliver!: Please, May We Have Some More by David Finkle

★★★★★ Raul Ezparza stars and Lear deBessonnet directs this nourishing Encores! revival of the Lionel Bart classic The post Oliver!: Please, May We Have Some More appeared first on…

Oliver!: A Problematic Classic Benefits From a Reconsidered Villain by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ A cuddly Fagin? Raúl Esparza pulls off an improbable transmogrification in this Encores! staging The post Oliver!: A Problematic Classic Benefits From a Reconsidered Villain…

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It's a Green Light: Immersive The Great Gatsby Finds Its Flappers by Leah Putnam

Set in the transformed ballroom of the Park Central Hotel in New York, the interactive production will begin performances in June.

Get a 1st Look at Ivo van Hove's New Don Giovanni at Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

The Tony-winning director's take on the Mozart opera opens at the NYC institution May 5.

‘Hong Kong Mississippi’ Review: The Bluesman Next Door by Naveen Kumar

Wesley Du explores complex intersections of identity in a coming-of-age story about a Chinese American boy who finds escape in Black music.

Hermitage, Roundabout Announce New-Work Partnership by American Theatre Editors

The new partnership will launch this summer with playwrights York Walker and Dave Harris.

This Bay Area theater started an emergency fundraising campaign, but not because of low attendance by Lily Janiak

The irony of Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s campaign is that demand for its work — in both performance venues and school classrooms — is as high as ever.

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Review: ‘Big River’ a musical journey with Jim and Huck Finn at Mercury Theater by Chris Jones

In the mid-1980s, Broadway tasked country artist Roger Miller with writing the music for a new adaptation of Mark Twain’s 1884 novel.

1st Stage announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

The lineup includes a festival of solo performances, a Tony Award-nominated play, an adaptation of a beloved novel, and more.

Broadway's Brittney Johnson is Expecting a Baby

Brittney Johnson has announced that she is expecting a baby! 

News: KUMANANA! An Afro-Peruvian Musical Revue at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Lynne Menefee

Washington, D.C. – GALA concludes its 47th season with the premiere of KUMANANA! An Afro-Peruvian Musical Revue, conceived and directed by GALA’s co-founder Hugo Medrano with associate d…

Walker Hayes Brings Bandit Lites and The Darkroom Creative on ‘Duck Buck’ Tour by Michael Eddy

Viral country superstar Walker Hayes is back on the road for the Duck Buck Tour with a lighting system from Bandit Lites. The “Fancy Like” singer songwriter is known for his warm, family…

Savory performances stand out in hammy ‘School for Lies’ by Celia Wren

Matthew Pauli shines as the stuffy servant in "School for Lies," David Ives’s take on Molière’s “The Misanthrope.”

Get a 1st Look at Grey House on Broadway by Margaret Hall, Diep Tran

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

Wicked's Brittney Johnson is Expecting a Baby by Margaret Hall

The history-making Glinda announced her pregnancy via social media.

Tony Awards nominations: ‘Sweeney Todd’ revival (almost) matches original 1979 production by David Buchanan

When Jesse Green wrote in his New York Times review of this season’s revival of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” that the show had been “restored to its proper size,�…

Understanding Theatre as Service, Part Two by Shayna Schlosberg, Olga Sanchez Saltveit

By Shayna Schlosberg, Olga Sanchez Saltveit. Olga Sanchez Saltveit and Shayna Schlosberg continue their conversation for the Latinx Leaders at the Forefront series, focusing on mentorship, t…

Kennedy Center's Broadway Center Stage Series to Offer Bye Bye Birdie, Nine, and Tick, Tick...BOOM! by Logan Culwell-Block

The D.C. venue has released its full 2023-2024 season, which also includes stops from national tours of Company, Funny Girl, Back to the Future, and more.

Check Out Photos of Skid Row's Latest Denizens as Joy Woods Joins Matt Doyle and More in Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway revival of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical continues at the Westside Theatre.

Meet the Participants in the 2023 Latinx Theatre Commons Designer and Director Colaboratorio! by Latinx Theatre Commons

By Latinx Theatre Commons. The Latinx Theatre Commons announces the cohort of six directors, twenty-four designers, and seven scholars/documentarians selected for the Designer and Director …

Laserworld Purelight Laser Systems Now with Waterproof Design by Michael Eddy

Laserworld announces the complete switch of their Purelight Series to a waterproof design. With a rating of IP54, the new Purelight laser series is out-of-the-box suitable for outdoor events…

How to Create a Musical: Justin Cooley on Anagramming “Seth” | Kimberly Akimbo by Kimberly Akimbo

Tony Award®️ Nominee for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Justin Cooley connected with his character beyond the script. Hear how he discovered himself through the process and continues t…

& Juliet Star Justin David Sullivan to be Honored with GLSEN Trailblazer Award by Caitlin Hornik

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) has announced that & Juliet star Justin David Sullivan will receive the Trailblazer Award at the organization’s annual Respect A…

Mothers of the revolution by Kerry Reid

India Nicole Burton’s Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation has already played at Cleveland Public Theatre and Indianapolis’s Phoenix Theatre as part of the National New Play Network…

Theater Time Review: "Oliver!" by Joseph Cervelli

"Oliver!" Glorious "Oliver!"

25th Lenya Competition Awards 3 Top Winners by American Theatre Editors

The 2023 competition marks the first time that the prize has been awarded to more than one finalist.

R.E.D. Hat Fight Club to Receive World Premiere Concert Staging by Margaret Hall

The queer parody musical is written by the American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant winner Joel B. New.

Check Out Who's Joining the Skivvies for The Comeback Tour by Andrew Gans

Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina will lead the evening at the Midnight Theatre.

Watch Best Musical Tony Nominee Shucked's Opening Number by Logan Culwell-Block

The maize-themed comedy will digitally release its original Broadway cast album May 5.

Tatjana von Stein’s theatre of interiors

The Sella Concept founder’s first furniture collection blends dance, daring and drama

As the world awaits a coronation, we honor the many kings of St. Louis by Valerie Schremp Hahn, Ian Froeb and Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

From Kingshighway to King Louis to the King Burger to the King of Beers to a visit in 1977 from the future king himself, we bow down to our own royalty.

Tania El Khoury, Whitney White Win Alpert Awards for Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Honorees in 5 categories each receive a $75,000 unrestricted prize and a CalArts residency.

At a loss for words by Maxwell Rabb

Romantic comedies depend on miscommunication. It’s why we love them. It’s comforting to see that everyone stumbles over their words. Our greatest tool for self-expression often mutates i…

Cymbeline review – Shakespeare’s knotty romance is a fabulous farewell for Doran by Mark Lawson

Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonDeparting artistic director Greg Doran reinvigorates this tale of a royal family in crisis with clarity and intelligence The president of the Ro…

Les Miserables by Mirvish Productions

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Mi…

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Best Man Wins' on the TODAY SHOW

Tony nominee Kevin Cahoon and the cast of Shucked took over the TODAY Show Plaza to perform 'Best Man Wins.' Shucked's performances are part of TODAY's Broadway Week, which also featured per…

Showfolk follies by Matt Simonette

I’m generally not a huge fan of material wherein creative folk in any discipline—theater, film, publishing, music—turn to their own profession for inspiration. If a movie is about film…

Photos: First Look at Joy Woods and Drew Gehling in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Get a first look at photos of Joy Woods and Drew Gehling in Little Shop of Horrors!

Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!

Ariana DeBose kicked off the final episode of Schmigadoon! season two by belting out 'It's Over.' The song is heavily inspired by 'Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love' from Dreamgirls. The seond s…

Theatre Review: ‘Falsettos’ at Rep Stage by Susan Brall

“Falsettos,” a pop-opera with music and lyrics by William Finn and book by William Finn and James Lapine, is Rep Stage’s swan song at Howard Community College. It is directed and chore…

Audiences React | Summer, 1976 by Manhattan Theatre Club

Summer, 1976 By David Auburn Directed by Daniel Sullivan With Laura Linney, Jessica Hecht Four-time Emmy Award® winner & Academy Award® nominee Laura Linney (My Name Is Lucy Barton, Lilli…

Timely Twain by Catey Sullivan

The dramaturgy displays alone for Mercury Theater Chicago’s Big River, based on Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, taught me more about Mark Twain’s 1830s-set, biting antislavery novel than…

What’s True in ‘True West’? by American Theatre Editors

A new biography of Sam Shepard focuses on the man as an icon rather than as a writer---though, as with everything in the late dramatist's work, such delineations are never so neat.

Big-box problems by Kelly Kleiman

If verisimilitude and timeliness were all it took to create a great play, Ken Green’s world premiere comedy-drama about working in big-box retail would be a home run. Its dialogue captures…

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Corn' on the TODAY SHOW

The cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform their opening number, 'Corn.' The performance features Grey Henson, Ashley D. Kell…

Writers Theatre for 2023-24: Braden Abraham’s first season includes ‘The Band’s Visit’ by Chris Jones

Writers Theatre in Glencoe now has a new artistic director, Braden Abraham.

Types Of Shows That Keep Theater Alive by Elyse Sommer

  Types of Shows That Keep Theater Alive    --  By Elyse Sommer Putting on a play or musical on Broadway, as well as elsewhere, has always been a high-risk cultural  enterprise. And ye…

Main Light Provides USC School of Dramatic Arts with Cutting-Edge Elation Lights for Theatrical Design Program by Michael Eddy

Dry-hire rental house Main Light has partnered with the USC School of Dramatic Arts to supply Elation Professional Fuze MAX Spot™ LED moving head luminaires for use in the theatrical desig…

Promise the moon by Maxwell Rabb

Environmental peril is the norm. News streams whisper about the climate crisis, relentlessly broadcasting the planet’s daunting existential threat. However, nothing seems to change. Kids, …

See Who's Starring in the Muny's Summer Production of West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero will direct the classic musical at the St. Louis venue with Jerome Robbins' choreography reproduced by Parker Esse.

Photos: The 2023 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press!

See photos of the 2023 Tony Award nominees meeting the press!

Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park

Triple Threats by American Theatre Editors

A look at two new reads for musical theatre fans: a thought-provoking analysis of Broadway’s body biases and a breezy memoir by dance icon Chita Rivera.

Storefront Star Wars by Jack Helbig

Pay no attention to the show’s baggy, forgettable, mildly pompous title. This smart, tightly written play is at once a very funny satire of the Star Wars saga—and Star Wars fans—a hear…

BCEFA Announces Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park

How Lorna Courtney is Coming Into Her Power In & Juliet by Margaret Hall

She's 24 years old, leading her first Broadway musical, and is now a Tony nominee—it's been quite a year!

Get a 1st Listen to Daya Curley and Peppermint Singing 'Chosen Family' From A Transparent Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage musical based on the Amazon Prime series features a book by MJ Kaufman and series creator Joey Soloway and a score by Faith Soloway.

Eboni Booth's Primary Trust Begins Off-Broadway Previews May 4 by Talaura Harms

William Jackson Harper and April Matthis lead the world premiere comedy.

Jelani Remy, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Andy Mientus, More to Perform at Raise Your Voice: A Cabaret for a Cure by Logan Culwell-Block

Set for Peter Norton Symphony Space, the evening will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Watch Cast of Signature's Sweeney Todd Perform 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd' by Andrew Gans

Sarna Lapine will direct the Tony-winning Stephen Sondheim musical starring Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie.

What to see, do and hear: Sir Donald, “A Life Well Lived,” adult puppets, more by ArtsATL Staff

THEATER Don’t make the mistake of thinking puppets are for children only... The post What to see, do and hear: Sir Donald, “A Life Well Lived,” adult puppets, more appeared first on AR…

Let's Talk About Love! by MCC Theater

LET'S TALK! BEES & HONEY actors Maribel Martinez and Xavier Pacheco explore how characters JOHAIRA and MANUEL navigate the complexities of love. Now playing thru JUN 11. Get tix: mcctheate…

Tom Stoppard could make Tony history with ‘Leopoldstadt’ by Susan King

Tom Stoppard and the late Terrence McNally have won the most Tonys for a playwright taking home four each. The 85-year-old Stoppard is a strong contender to pick up his fifth Tony for his la…

Some Plucky Thoughts on the Tony Award Nominations by Frank Rizzo

After seeing nearly the full slate off Broadway shows this season, some thoughts on the Tony Award nominations that were announced on Tuesday: — She was robbed. I am shocked that Laura Lin…

Photos: First Look at GREY HOUSE on Broadway

An all new photo has been released of the cast of Grey House, which is now playing on Broadway! Grey House is now in previews, and officially opens on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Lyceum …

Broadway Bares: Pleasure Park to Feature Over 190 Dancers and Broadway Guests by Andrew Gans

Laya Barak will again direct the Broadway Cares fundraiser at the Hammerstein Ballroom.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 4, 2023 by Susan Grace

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Believe Me, If All Those Edgar Dearing Young Charms by Trav S.D.

With apologies to Irish poet Thomas Moore, a celebration today of Hollywood bit player Edgar Dearing (1893-1974). Dearing was best known as a silent and slapstick comedy heavy, especially fo…

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon, Tom Kitt, Frankie Grande, Henry Platt, Bridget Everett, Emma Hunton, Isaac Mizrahi, Jesse Eisenberg, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joey McIntyre, Lance Bass, Meli…

Damien Patterson beat the odds as a celebrated dancer. Now he’s hanging up his shoes. by John Wenzel

Patterson will retire May 14 after an unlikely career as a celebrated dancer and artist.

Russell Maliphant Dance Company: Vortex review – Jackson Pollock in pure motion by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonAbstracted figures moving at a mesmerically measured pace recreate the US artist’s painting technique Russell Maliphant’s dance is rooted in ideas of energy and f…

R.I.P. Harry Lorayne by Trav S.D.

I write this on what would have been the birthday of Harry Lorayne (Harry Ratzer, 1926-2023) but since he passed away less than month ago, it will also serve as an obit. Lorayne was a much b…

How the Writers Guild strike could impact the 2023 Tony Awards broadcast by Ruthie Fierberg

Past strikes have affected awards shows — what about this year?

A Story of Possibilities: A Review of “From the Mississippi Delta” at Lifeline Theatre by Ted C. Fishman

Lifeline’s funny, poignant, zippy production of Endesha Ida Mae Holland’s 1990 play about the writer’s life-long journey from the Jim Crow South, through the Civil Rights Movement of t…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 4, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Grey, Kander to Get Lifetime Achievement Tonys, Sondheim Icon Bryne Dies, Broadway-Bound ‘Tommy’ Announces Cast “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

Disney's Descendants the Musical at Rise Up Arts Alliance - PLAYBILLder

Rise Up Youth Theatre. Rise Up Arts Alliance. Lancaster, OH. 1801208. Copyright © 2023 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

A gorgeous ‘School for Lies’ with nonstop laughter at Constellation by Sophia Howes

The production will leave you feeling like you’ve just had several glasses of champagne.

Open Studio Hartford is back after pandemic hiatus by Susan Dunne

After a pandemic hiatus, Open Studio Hartford is back. It will take place May 13, 20 and 21.

Photos: The Cast of New York City Center's OLIVER! Takes Their First Bows

The New York City Center production of Oliver! began performances last night, May 3. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their first bows here!

Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next. Stories of India woven in thread

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PearlArts combines his music, her dance and visual arts in 'INTERIM' by Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Couch with Shan-Ree Tan

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Wake Up With BWW 5/4: THE WHO'S TOMMY in Chicago, Plus a Message From Casey Nicholaw!

Top stories: The Who's Tommy will have a reimagined production in Chicago, Lin-Manuel Miranda has teased a Hamilton/Sweeney Todd Ham4Ham performance, plus watch an exclusive video message fr…

CYMBELINE Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon by Libby Purves and Friends

GATHER ROUND AND HEAR AN OLD, OLD STORY…   Deep breath, concentrate at the back:  there’s this Ancient Briton King, who once banished a chap who vengefully stole his baby sons, leaving…

Fremantle Biennale’s iconic drone light show First Lights takes flight across regional Western Australia

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Happy Days by Aussie Theatre

Comedian Judith Lucy takes the stage in Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece Happy Days, opening on Friday 5 May at Southbank

Underneath Ms Archer: World Premiere by Aussie Theatre

A dynamite time travel comedy is set to rock Melbourne from June 21 in the unmistakable shape and form of

OUR MOB Expressions of Interest Open Celebrating First Nations Artists by Aussie Theatre

Adelaide Festival Centre’s beloved OUR MOB: Art by South Australian Aboriginal Artists exhibition will return in 2023, with expressions of

Michael Cassel Group productions earn seven Tony nominations by Aussie Theatre

Overnight, two Broadway productions produced by international live entertainment producer Michael Cassel Group were recognised at the 76th Tony Awards®

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Ramin Karimloo and Amelia Milo Perform "Point Of No Return" from "Phantom of the Opera" in Italy

Learn more about "Phantom of the Opera" in Italy here: https://playbill.com/article/videos-w... Video Production: Ethan Treiman and Andrew McKie.

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU by New York Philharmonic

Enjoy the Philharmonic brass performing John Williams' iconic "Star Wars" themes. For more information visit https://nyphil.org Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/user/NewYorkPhilharmonic…

New Artistic Director announced for Dark Mofo 2024

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Efforts To Reduce Burn Out Are Better With Company by Joe Patti

There is a fairly extensive article on the Time magazine site about using creative practice to address burnout.  The piece by Jamie Ducharme was titled “I Tried to Cure My Work Burnout. H…

Landmark Child Custody Case Is Personal to Playwright Jenny Mercein in “Two Elizas” by Kenneth Jones

Family history often provides inspiration for playwrights, as actor-playwright Jenny Mercein knows too well. For her past plays, she has borrowed from her own easily accessible personal hist…

Star Trek Parody Khan!!! The Musical! Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 4 by Margaret Hall

The "Parody Trek-Tacular" pays homage to 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

New York City Ballet Presents New Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon at Spring Gala May 4 by Leah Putnam

Wheeldon's work is one of three works and two world premieres for the evening line-up.

MCC's Bees and Honey Begins Off-Broadway Performances May 4 by Talaura Harms

Maribel Martinez and Xavier Pacheco star in the "Washington Heights love story" by Guadalís Del Carmen.

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Shadow/Land Opens Off-Broadway at The Public May 4 by Logan Culwell-Block

The play previously ran digitally in 2021 as part of The Public's streaming series.

Fiona Symonds to depart Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre after 7 years

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