Kate Morton: Homecoming

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OLIVER! Star Raúl Esparza To Have Special Drama Desk Interview, May 9

Raúl Esparza, who is curently starring as Fagin in the New York City Center Encores! production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!, will be the focus of an exclusive Drama Desk interview program a…

Ham4Sweeney - The Demon Barber of Hamilton by bwaySHO

Ham4Ham Returns to the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the star-studded casts of Hamilton & Sweeney Todd Unite on 46th Street unite for a brand new mashup Filmed & edited @bwaySHO with assista…

Josh Groban is The Demon Barber of 46th Street at Ham4Sweeney by bwaySHO

The casts of Hamilton & Sweeney Todd meet at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for #ham4ham Watch the full performance right here on @bwaySHO Filmed & edited by @bwaySHO

Shucked by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2023 (Masterworks Broadway) Not every musical starts its cast album with the pre-show announcement. But, for better and for worse, Shucked is not every musical. The s…

Tony Nominees Meet Each Other and Some Meet the Press At The Annual Post-Nomination Get Together by Regina Weinreich

“Mazel tov.” You could hear Ben Platt in the Sofitel Hotel corridor congratulate Jessica Hecht, both nominated for Tony Awards. She was

GREASE to return to Australia from January 2024

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Photos: George Takei, Georgia Stitt & More Honored At Prospect Theater Company Spring Gala

Prospect Theater Company's annual Spring Gala honored four extraordinary members of the theatre community with the second annual Muse Awards. See photos from inside the evening!

Iolanthe by Wendy Caster

Once again, MasterVoices has provided an evening of charm, joy, and fabulous music. In this case, it was Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe, not one of their best, but still great fun. (There a…

Some Numerical Thoughts on the Tonys by Wendy Caster

Entertainment awards are silly and they're also endlessly fascinating. Part of the allure is the fashion, pomp, and party atmosphere. A bigger part, for me, is the speeches--at least, those …

GREASE to return to Australia from January 2024 by Peter J Snee

You better shape up Australia because a brand-new production of the number one party musical GREASE is set to debut as

Hamilton x Sweeney Todd: Ham4Ham ft. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban Annaleigh Ashford by bwaySHO

Attend The Tale of #Ham4Ham! Cast members from Hamilton & Sweeney Todd joined together for Ham4Ham at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Cast members include (but not limited to): Josh Groban, …

Photos/Video: SHUCKED Takes A Times Square Hayride To Celebrate Cast Album

Today, Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, recently nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated today’s digital release of the Shucked – Original …

Review: A Tribute To “Louisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below

Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place.

#ham4ham Returns: Hamilton/Sweeney Todd Mash-Up by Playbill

Hamilton revived its special Ham4Ham concert series outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre May 5 to celebrate the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd and their eight 2023 Tony Award nominations—…

The Tony Awards And The Writers Strike: What Happens If Broadway’s Big Night Has No Words? by Greg Evans

For Tony Award nominees, the next 37 days will be the usual long slog of interviews, parties, nerves and anticipation. But for producers of the ceremony’s June 11 broadcast on CBS, the dat…

Casts of Hamilton & Sweeney Todd - Ham4Ham See You at the SHO! by bwaySHO

Annaleigh Ashford reveals what she misses most about Stephen Sondheim by Caitlin Hornik

The Tony Award winner, now nominated for her performance as Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd,” shares memories of working with the late composer-lyricist.

Entertainment Community Fund 2023 gala raises $1.2 million by Caitlin Hornik

The May 1 gala honored Glorya Kaufman, Alana Mayo, Tom Kirdahy and Tyler Perry.

Judy McLane is Rose in Goodspeed's Gypsy by Goodspeed Musicals

Judy McLane talks about her turn as Rose in Goodspeed's Gypsy. GYPSY The Goodspeed April 28-June 25, 2023 Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/gypsy Here she is, world! Momma Rose, …

Hamilton & Sweeney Todd Ham4Ham by bwaySHO

The casts of Hamilton & Sweeney Todd brought #Ham4Ham back with a mashup from their two SHOs. Watch the full performance right here on @bwaySHO & make sure to subscribe so you too can be o…

Why My Vocal Arrangements are Left Out of Broadway-Bound Harmony (It's OK, Though!) by Seth Rudetsky

Seth shares the Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical's long journey to the stage.

See Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Casts of Hamilton and Sweeney Todd in Special Ham4Ham Mash-Up by Margaret Hall

The "show before the show" series returned to the steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre May 5 to celebrate the Sondheim revival's eight 2023 Tony nominations.

Six Artists Receive theurbanX.org International Residencies by American Theatre Editors

Six New York-based artists will receive micro-residencies in Mexico City, while a second cohort of Mexican creators will be selected in fall 2023 for residencies in New York City.

Why must I suffer in the name of art?

‘A Little Life’ and other works of endurance theatre are hard work for actors — and audiences

Ross Egan Named Managing Director of Asolo Rep by American Theatre Editors

Egan succeeds Linda DiGabriele, who served as managing director at Asolo Rep for 35 years.

“Ammonia” by Joe Iconis performed by Teagan Jenay Reynolds by Mr. Joe Iconis

“Ammonia” staged for the first time ever! Taken from our FAMILY ALBUM workshop production at Penn State. The direction of John Simpkins is so theatrical, so specific, so intimate-yet-mas…

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban & More at the HAMILTON/SWEENEY TODD Ham4Ham

See Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban and more at the Hamilton/Sweeney Todd Ham4Ham!

Review: A Choreographer in Conversation With James Joyce by Siobhan Burke

In “Yes and Yes,” at the Irish Arts Center, Liz Roche responds to “Ulysses,” true to her own voice as she converses with his famously convoluted one.

#Ham4Ham Sweeney Todd & Hamilton by bwaySHO

#Ham4Ham Sweeney Todd & Hamilton Filmed by @HowardHoMusic for @bwaySHO Full performance coming right here to @bwaySHO!

Ex-Broadway Star Laura Osnes, 6 Time Tony Nominee, and Anti-Vaxxer Compares Her Ostracism to Jesus, Says Settled NY Post Defamation Lawsuit by Roger Friedman

We first learned that former Broadway star Laura Osnes was putting her career in jeopardy in the summer of 2021. She refused

Check Out the Red Carpet at the Annual Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Event by Molly Higgins

See the nominees for the 76th Annual Tony Awards meet the press.

Javier Muñoz, Jessie Mueller, More Star in New Studio Cast Album of My Heart Says Go, Released May 5 by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, with music and lyrics by Jorge Rivera-Herrans, follows a first-generation college student with dreams of becoming a singer-songwriter.

WATCH: See the Songs From Season 2 of Schmigadoon!, Including an Homage to Dreamgirls Performed by Ariana DeBose by Talaura Harms

The soundtrack for Season 2 of the Apple TV+ musical comedy series is now available.

Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID

Ahead of the live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid making its highly-anticipated debut in theaters, Disney has shared new photos from the upcoming film, offering a new look at Halle…

Nataki Garrett to Step Down at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Michael Paulson

Garrett began her tenure at the organization in August 2019, and plans to depart at the end of this month.

City Theatrical Launches Two Standard Top Hats for High End Systems Halcyon Fixtures by Michael Eddy

City Theatrical now offers two standard Top Hats as beam control accessories designed to fit ETC High End Systems Halcyon Gold and Titanium lighting fixtures. These Top Hats were developed b…

Theater Review: JOY & PANDEMIC (Huntington Theatre Company in Boston) by Lynne Weiss

FAITH, HOPE AND SCIENCE I found myself thinking of Henrik Ibsen and Lucille Ball as I watched this world premiere of acclaimed playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac. Ibsen and Ball ar…

Make A Joyful Noise – The Coronation Anthem by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Official Music Video) by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Pre-Save & Pre-Order here: https://decca.lnk.to/MakeAJoyfulNoiseSR Official Music Video for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s specially commissioned Anthem for the Coronation of Their Majesties King …

MasterVoices presents Iolanthe at Carnegie Hall by Edward Kliszus

This production of Iolanthe by MasterVoices at Carnegie Hall portrayed the essence of superlative artistry coupled with modern technological tools. Audience members were masterfully delivere…

Nataki Garrett Resigns as Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Following Tenure Marked by Racially-Charged Controversy by Logan Culwell-Block

Garrett received racist death threats and other harassment in response to her artistic decisions, which looked to diversify the kinds of theatre the Festival produced.

Photos: Go Inside Prospect Theater Company's Gala, 2nd Annual Muse Awards by Leah Putnam

The evening honored Tony nominee Michael McElroy, composer-lyricist Georgia Stitt, actor George Takei, and theatre education leader Jim Hoare.

Seth Bernstein Creates Unique Looks for Mugler/H&M Show With 4Wall and CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

High fashion is constantly changing, evolving, and pushing boundaries in new directions. Now fashion runway shows are following the same bold, adventurous course, integrating headliner acts …

LA TRAVIATA presented by City Lyric Opera by David Walters

City Lyric Opera is presenting artistically approachable opera for those of you who may be hesitant, for anyone that may be doubtful if opera could speak to you, affect you, or entertain.

Embattled leader Nataki Garrett resigns from Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Lily Janiak

The move marks an about-face from the attitude the Oakland native displayed in a February interview with The Chronicle.

shadow/land by Ilaria

shadow/land transports us to the heart of New Orleans 2005; the year Hurricane Katrina makes her catastrophic landing. The play is set in a black-owned nightclub spanning multiple generation…

Audition submissions are now open! Head to our Facebook or playbill.com for link! - Instagram

February 9, 2022 - 121 likes, 1 comments - White Plains Performing Arts (@wppac) on Instagram: "Audition submissions are now open!

Washington Ballet’s vibrant ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is Julie Kent’s parting gift by Celia Wren

The company’s artistic director is leaving after seven years in D.C. to join the leadership ranks of the Houston Ballet.

Ham 4 Ham — Hamilton & Sweeney Todd LIVE by bwaySHO

Broadway review: The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window by New York Theater

The revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s second play, which debuted at BAM in February, has now opened on Broadway, where I saw it again, and have something more to say about it. But I’ll put…

RENT | Cast Announcement by Paper Mill Playhouse

We're excited to announce the cast of our fifth and final production of the season, RENT! Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a g…

Ham4Ham with Sweeney Todd! #Ham4Ham #Hamilton #SweeneyTodd by bwaySHO

How to Create a Musical: Victoria Clark on Finding "Kim" | Kimberly Akimbo by Kimberly Akimbo

The best reviewed musical of the year is now nominated for 8 Tony Awards®️ including Best Musical. On Broadway at the Booth Theatre. KIMBERLY AKIMBO is “profoundly funny and heartbrea…

Review: City Ballet Holds Steady as an Old Guard Meets the New by Brian Seibert

The spring gala featured premieres by the veteran Christopher Wheeldon and a newcomer, Alysa Pires. The surprise was the lack of contrast and risk.

Riotous parody of political correctness in ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ at Broadway’s Hayes Theater by Deb Miller

As Winston Churchill famously said, “History is written by the victors,” while the voices of those brutally conquered too often remain silenced. Offering the historically unheard perspec…

BEES & HONEY Now Playing at MCC Theater by MCC Theater

BEES & HONEY is a vibrant Washington Heights love story from playwright GUADALÍS DEL CARMEN, celebrating family, community, and Dominican culture. As the challenges of life and marriage mou…

Drunk Shakespeare

Turning City Council Meetings into Theatre by Jeffrey Mosser, Mallory Catlett, Aaron Landsman

By Jeffrey Mosser, Mallory Catlett, Aaron Landsman. Creatives and book authors Mallory Catlett and Aaron Landsman dig into their new book based on their piece City Council Meeting, an exciti…

The Ruby Theatre

World premiere of ‘The Music of Flight: The Falcon’ soars into Colorado by Toni Tresca

The Colorado Chamber Players conclude their 29th season with an original play about superheroes.

Rock Roll Man The Musical

The Color Purple: Final Curtain Call by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Thank you to the cast, crew, and creative team of The Color Purple for an incredible run of this triumphant and inspiring piece of art. The Color Purple Based Upon the novel written by Al…

Review: Dancers Fighting for Their Place in a Dystopian World by Gia Kourlas

The choreographer Miguel Gutierrez presents the New York premiere of “I as another,” a duet with Laila Franklin, at Baryshnikov Arts Center.

Review: After 29 seasons, Rep Stage’s closing act is a spellbinding production of ‘Falsettos’ by Mary Carole McCauley

This Tony Award-winning musical has been almost perfectly cast by director Joseph Ritsch. Once Rep Stage shuts down, Howard County will lose its only fully professional live theater.

What is the Fringe Society? A Guide to Edinburgh Fringe's Support System by Margaret Hall

The Fringe may not have an overarching power structure, but that doesn't mean it lacks structured support!

Extended: More Chances to See Tony Winners Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti in Love Letters by Leah Putnam

Off-Broadway's Irish Repertory Theatre has added performances of the two-hander.

Entertainment Community Fund Raises $1.2 Million at 2023 Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

The May 1 event honored Tyler Perry, Tom Kirdahy, and more.

Video: Go Inside The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala; $1.2 Million Raised

See footage from The Entertainment Community Fund's annual gala, which raised $1.2 million!

Your First Look at DCPA's The 39 Steps by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

By arrangement with Fiery Angel Limited THE 39 STEPS Adapted by Patrick Barlow From the novel by John Buchan From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited …

A Living Intergenerational Conversation by Star Finch, Ellen Sebastian Chang

By Star Finch, Ellen Sebastian Chang. Star Finch and Ellen Sebastian Chang, friends and artistic collaborators in the Bay Area, have a conversation about their local theatre scene’s recent…

Meet The 2023 Tony Nominees by Barry Gordin

Tony Nominees for the 2023 Broadway Season met with the press at Sofitel New York on Thursday morning. May 4, 2023:  When the 2023 Tony Award nominations were announced on Tuesday Some Li…

Oliver!

Stage Door Speed Round: BOOK OF MORMON's Cody Jamison Strand

Check out the Book of Mormon star in the latest Stage Door Speed Round, as he answers our Broadway questions while signing Playbills.

Russia arrests two theatre workers on ‘justifying terrorism’ charges

Case marks first time since Soviet era that a high-profile criminal case opens over contents of a theatre play

Love Letters

Laura Pels, Devoted Supporter of Nonprofit Theater, Dies at 92 by Daniel E. Slotnik

She led a foundation that underwrote productions for numerous theater groups, as well as playwrights like Harold Pinter and Arthur Miller.

The Emmys Deny Apple's SCHMIGADOON! Award Category Move

The Television Academy has denied Apple's petition to move Schmigadoon! to the scripted variety category for the 2023 Emmy Awards. Apple had submitted Schmigadoon's second season in the scri…

Hong Kong Mississippi by Tony Marinelli

From the moment he walks out with a stuffed “Disneyfied” dragon to tell us a fairy tale his mother told him when he was little, we are enraptured by Pinky, an 11-year-old Chinese boy gro…

‘SNL’s’ Colin Jost is going on a summer tour. How much are tickets? by Matt Levy

This might be the only way to see an 'SNL'er' live for a while.

Jonathan Groff Lands Role in Long-Running U.K. Series Doctor Who by Andrew Gans

The Tony-nominated actor returns to Broadway this fall in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.

“Cecilia Valdés” de Gonzalo Roig en Concierto

Cool Jazz for a Hot Summer Night With the CJRO Sextet

Legally Blonde, The Musical

Why Suzie Miller Quit Her Job as a Lawyer and Wrote Prima Facie by Leah Putnam

Miller wants to make people see the "endemic unfairness" of the law through her Olivier-winning play, now being performed by 2023 Tony nominee Jodie Comer on Broadway.

The Cancellation of Lauren Fein

Theatre Review: ‘Passing Strange’ at Signature Theatre by Anne Valentino

Raymond O. Caldwell, Producing Artistic Director of DC’s Theater Alliance, makes his Signature Theatre directing debut with the Tony Award-winning rock musical “Passing Strange”—a sh…

Nataki Garrett to Leave Oregon Shakes Amid Emergency Fund Drive by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director’s departure caps a 4-year period of extraordinary promise, crisis, and controversy, while the festival seeks help with its next steps.

Raising the Arab Voice in Contemporary Dance – FJK Dance Ninth Season

Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade Will Lead Cast of Goodspeed's Summer Stock Musical by Andrew Gans

Donna Feore will direct and choreograph the world premiere musical based on the Judy Garland-Gene Kelly film.

The Messenger

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Jonathan Groff Joins New DOCTOR WHO Season in 'Mysterious' Key Role

Jonathan Groff has joined the new season of Doctor Who in a 'mysterious' key role. Groff will join RuPaul's Drag Race and recent Chicago breakout star Jinkx Monsoon in the new series. Monsoo…

Escape to Margaritaville

Let's Talk About New York by MCC Theater

LET'S TALK! The BEES & HONEY cast talk about the vibrancy of JOHAIRA and MANUEL's Dominican culture in Uptown New York City. Now playing thru JUN 11. Get tix: mcctheater.org/tix/bees-honey/

Invasive Species

Call Me Elizabeth

Photos: Inside the Gala Opening Night of THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW

Just last week, Broadway welcomed the final show of the 2022-23 season, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, which is now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Last night however, the sh…

Murder songs by Kerry Reid

After five people (including a nine-year-old child) were murdered in a mass shooting in Texas last week, Governor Greg Abbott tweeted, “I’ve announced a $50K reward for info on the crimi…

Video: Watch A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Perform Neil Diamond Hits on the TODAY SHOW

The cast of A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Musical appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform a medley of songs. Watch a video of Will Swenson, Robyn Hurder, and the cast perfor…

Tony-Nominated Playwright Tom Stoppard Discusses Leopoldstadt and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Leopoldstadt’s Tony-nominated playwright Tom Stoppard sits down with Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens at The Morgan Library and Museum. Watch their extended The Broadway Show int…

Theatre Exile presents James Ijames’s Abandon by Alaina Johns

As James Ijames’s Pulitzer-winning and Tony-nominated FAT HAM continues on Broadway, his latest world premiere, Abandon, gets a stand-out cast at Theatre Exile. Alaina Johns reviews.

Taylor Iman Jones, Zachary Noah Piser, More Set for Alone: A New Musical Concert by Andrew Gans

Susanna Wolk will direct the work from John Ertman and Joseph Mathusek.

Listen: MY HEART SAYS GO Starring Javier Muñoz and Jessie Mueller Now Available

Broadway Records studio cast recording of Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ new musical My Heart Says Go is now available on all digital platforms!

World Premiere of Michael Cruz Kayne's Sorry For Your Loss Extends Ahead of Opening by Leah Putnam

The comedy show about grief and connection plays Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane via Audible Theater.

Magical Nights by Barry Gordin

Monday Night Magic: Close Up and In Person Monte’s Trattoria By: Alix Cohen May 6, 2023: New York’s longest running magic variety show is now offering a dinner close-up magic combo…

Review: In ‘Dimanche,’ a Climate Emergency Comes to Stay by Alexis Soloski

Tornadoes whoosh dinner from the table and a shark swims through a flooded living room in a clown show that brings the environmental crisis home.

2023 Tony Awards: History made in the Best Play category with three Pulitzer-winning nominees by David Buchanan

For the first time in the 76-year history of the Tony Awards, three Pulitzer Prize-winning original dramas have been nominated in the Best Play category in the same year. Only five of the 17…

Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Barry Gordin

5 Reasons Why Peter Pan Goes Wrong is the Right Choice By: Iris Wiener May 5, 2023: Peter Pan Goes Wrong so well that it is only right to expect extraordinary hijinks in this riotous fol…

Dolly Varden x & Juliet! by bwaySHO

Dolly Varden x & Juliet makes me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream with bestie @Lauren ✌️! 💖💖💖 @Dolly Varden NYC is the perfect pre or post-SHO spot, especially paired wi…

THE LUNTS' FINAL VISIT

May 5, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler

THE LUNTS’ FINAL VISIT by Ron Fassler

Alfred Lunt as Anton Schill and Lynn Fontanne as Claire Zachanassian in “The Visit” (1958). Photo by Vandamm.May 5, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler On this date sixty…

Review: The Habit of Art Is Only Partially About Benjamin Britten and W.H. Auden

Kennedy Center Announces 2023-2024 Season

The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. has announced its 2023-2024 season, including Tony Award winning shows, new works, and theatre for young audiences.

Summer, 1976 by Joel Benjamin

Auburn (Pulitzer Prize winner for Proof) has a knack for writing complex female characters.  That knack hasn’t failed him in "Summer, 1976."  Diane, the lustrous Laura Linney, is an aloo…

The Habit of Art

Corbin Bleu & Danielle Wade to Lead SUMMER STOCK World Premiere at Goodspeed Musicals

Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade will lead the cast for the world premiere musical comedy Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review Roundup: THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW Opens on Broadway

Read the reviews for The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window on Broadway.

DCPA Celebrates 39th Annual DPS Shakespeare Festival by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

On April 28, more than 4,500 students, educators, volunteers, family and friends participated in the 39th annual Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival. Considered the largest youth fest…

Kings of London Theatre by Kitty Underwood

In celebration of the historic Coronation this weekend, we're taking a look at some of the Kings you can see on London stages. The post Kings of London Theatre appeared first on Official Lon…

Claim Your Culture, Find Your Power by Jacqueline Flores, Abel López

By Jacqueline Flores, Abel López. Jacqueline Flores and Abel López, co-curators of the Latinx Leaders at the Forefront series, discuss their careers, their sense of cultural identity as La…

Meet the creative team of Days of Wine and Roses by Atlantic Theater

Exclusive World Premiere Musical Event DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES book by Craig Lucas music & lyrics by Adam Guettel choreography by Sergio Trujillo & Karla Puno Garcia directed by Michael Greif…

Video: Jeff Calhoun & Eamon John Foley Are Getting Ready to Tell HIS STORY in Dallas

His Story: The Musical, the world-premiere musical, is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth this spring! Performances begin May 6, 2023 at the new state-of-the-art Broadway Tent at Grandscape, with o…

The Crown Jewels | 2023 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Don’t miss the royal event of the year! Al Murray stars as King Charles II alongside a star-studded cast, including Carrie Hope Fletcher and Mel Giedroyc. Simon Nye’s brand-new swashbuck…

The Knight Of The Burning Pestle **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter May 5, 2023: Swimming in the flood of recent openings, I somehow overlooked an invitation to see The Knight of the Burning Pestle (TKOTBP). However, when several coll…

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window" 5/5/23 by Howard Miller

An offhand wisecrack reference to filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's movie Rashomon in Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window might serve well to explain the many different possib…

Review(ing the Situation): Benjamin Pajak, Raúl Esparza, and Lilli Cooper in Oliver! at Encores!

Idina Menzel to Release New Single 'Move' Next Week

Menzel previously shared a preview of the pop song on her TikTok, listen to a sneak peek before its release next week now! A skillful songwriter, Menzel's prolific recording career includes …

Review: ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,’ Uneven Yet a Powerful Draw by Laura Collins-Hughes

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan revisit Lorraine Hansberry’s 1964 play on Broadway, following its sold-out run in Brooklyn.

Lynn Nottage's Clyde's and David Tennant-Led Macbeth to Conclude Donmar's 2023 Season by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton and Max Webster will direct.

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Shadow/Land Off-Broadway? by Logan Culwell-Block

The work, previously a 2021 digital play, opened at The Public May 4.

Chicago World Premiere of New Musical Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon Announces Full Company by Margaret Hall

The country-folk musical marks Broadway's Matthew C. Yee's debut as a playwright.

8 Theatre Must-Reads for May by Molly Higgins

This month’s new releases include a collection of essays from Andrew Rannells and a book of Broadway-themed cocktail recipes.

Reviews: Here's What Critics Think of 2023 Tony-Nominated Revival of The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window by Leah Putnam

Rachel Brosnahan and Oscar Isaac lead the company of the Lorraine Hansberry play which closed out this Broadway season.

Watch: Get a 1st Look at Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell on CBS' East New York by Logan Culwell-Block

The Ragtime star is back as detective Ken Corley in the May 7 episode of the NYC-set procedural.

How Meeting Harold Prince Eventually Led 2023 Tony Nominee Beowulf Boritt to New York, New York by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner is the scenic and co-projection designer for the new musical, nominated for nine Tony Awards.

Quo Vadis? A Narrative of the Time of Nero by Trav S.D.

Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916) was born this day. And you can be forgiven for asking “Quis est?” in addition to “Quo vadis?” A century ago, this Polish author’s name was more widel…

Review: In Shadow/Land, Two Women Cling to Life and Legacy in the Rising Waters of Hurricane Katrina

Theater Review: In Praise of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hanover Theater - The Scarlet

Trigger Warning: This musical discusses themes of suicide, suffering, and death. My obligatory “playbill in front of curtain” picture On Sunday, ...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong by Barry Gordin

Peter Pan Goes Wrong Takes Flight on BroadwayHD  May 9, 2023:  BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theatre, is thrilled to announce that the popular Goes Wrong series is…

Schmigadoon! 2X06 BREAKDOWN! All The Easter Eggs, References, And BTS Info You May Have Missed! by Broadway By Ghostlight

Well my fellow Schmigcagoans, Season 2 of #Schmigadoon is over and done. But what a grand finale! There are great new songs, bitingly funny moments, and of course, a ton of hidden easter egg…

‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’ Review: Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan Lead a Thrilling Broadway Revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s Fina by Gordon Cox

The playwright Lorraine Hansberry was near death at age 34 when “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” premiered on Broadway, for a three-month run that ended with her passing in 1965.…

We Need New Names review – playful staging of NoViolet Bulawayo’s novel by Claire Armitstead

Brixton House, LondonDirector Monique Touko keeps the tone lively with this tough story of Mugabe’s Zimbabwe in which the actors switch race, age and gender with ease In a place called Par…

Tin Pan Alley Project by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen May 5, 2023: Tin Pan Alley - West 28th Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway - was arguably the birthplace of American Popular Music and its industry in the late 19th an…

GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 5, 2023 by Susan Grace

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Listen: Hear Olivia Newton-John's 'Just the Two of Us – The Duets Collection - Volume One' Featuring Never-Before-Released Music

The 17-track album features Olivia’s final recording, the classic “Jolene” with Dolly Parton, and the previously unreleased [on audio CD or vinyl] “Hopelessly Devoted to You” with …

A Coronation Anthem: In Conversation with Andrew Lloyd Webber by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

#Coronation #MakeAJoyfulNoise Andrew Lloyd Webber discusses what an honour it is to have been asked to write a Coronation Anthem for His Majesty King Charles III. Tune in as Andrew explains…

Theater reviews: One play has no shortage of antics, another no paucity of ambition by Lisa Kennedy

This past weekend offered two shows that are expertly performed, skillfully designed and directed with a terrific sense of what their ensembles are capable of.

The Vortex, Chichester Festival Theatre, review - naturalism clogs up Coward's pipes by Ismene Brown

★★THE VORTEX, CHICHESTER Coward's drama about damaged mother and son needs Dyno-rodding Noel Coward's play about damaged mother and son needs Dyno-rodding Sometimes I go outside and loo…

Indiana High School Students Will Mount Independent Production of Marian After Anti-LGBTQ Motivated Cancellation by Meg Masseron

The school was slated to perform the Adam Szymkowicz-penned play until parent outrage over gay and non-binary characters forced a cancellation.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/5/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/4/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Video: The Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Performs 'Circus' in Rehearsal

Once Upon a One More Time is the new musical comedy that flips the script on famous fairytales, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears. An all n…

Story of the Week: Hollywood Writers Are on Strike. What Does This Mean for the Theater?

New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards Will Announce Winners Monday, May 8

The winners of the 2023 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced Monday, May 8 at 7pm. The selections will be made immediately beforehand at the organization's 87th annual vo…

2023 Tony nominations defy the usual logic around closed shows by Ruthie Fierberg

More shuttered productions than usual were included on the list of Tony nominations on May 2.

David Tennant to play Macbeth on stage for first time this winter by Isobel Lewis

Actor will star in production at the Donmar Warehouse

Review: In Regretfully, So the Birds Are, Asian-Americans Search for Their Corner of the Sky

Workplace War Zone: A Review of “In the Back/Out the Floor” at Stage Left by Hugh Iglarsh

The minimum-wage workplace as depicted in this world premiere drama is a nightmare of tedious toil, endless surveillance and absolute disrespect.

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 5, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

NYT Review for Encores’ ‘Oliver,’ D.C.’s Broadway Center Stage Season, Rehearsal Footage of ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/05/23. Goodspeed Musicals by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/05/23 from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Curtain up! Light the lights! On Goodspeed’s 60th season with Donna Lynn Hilton, plus musicians Ellen Redman and Alan Reid on a conce…

David Tennant to play Macbeth at Donmar Warehouse by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

The actor will take to the stage as the Scottish king in December, in the last production of the London theatre’s 30th-anniversary season Hot on the heels of the news that Ralph Fiennes wi…

The Vortex review – Noël Coward’s swirling jazz age psychodrama by Emma John

Chichester Festival theatreLia Williams and her son Joshua James make a scintillating double act in a resonant revival of the 1924 hit There’s a tableau in this production of The Vortex wh…

New York, New York brings Kander & Ebb back to Broadway by Cogency

More than 55 years after the premiere of the groundbreaking hit Cabaret, John Kander and the late Fred Ebb have a new musical on Broadway. New York, New York is a new work loosely based on t…

Tamsin Greig to star in The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tamsin Greig is to star in Terence Rattigan's The Deep Blue Sea at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath in 2024. This post Tamsin Greig to star in The Deep Blue Sea by Tere…

Listen: Kerry Ellis Releases New Single 'Kings & Queens'

Singer and stage star Kerry Ellis has released Kings & Queens, a stunning anthem recorded in celebration of the monarch's impending coronation, and dedicated to King Charles III himself…

Review: ‘From the Mississippi Delta’ by Lifeline and Pegasus Theatre has a lot of civil rights-era ground to cover by Emily McClanathan

Music plays an important role in Endesha Ida Mae Holland’s autobiographical play.

2022 - 2023 Logos: Shucked by JK

DON'T FORGET! The 2023 JKTS Awards Nominations close TODAY at 6PM!  CLICK THIS LINK TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES: https://poll-maker.com/Q7DDCXHNS 2022 - 2023 Logos: Shucked With tod…

David Tennant as Macbeth and Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s conclude Donmar 2023 Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Donmar Warehouse has announced that David Tennant will play Macbeth and Lynn Nottage's Clyde's are to conclude the Donmar Warehouse's 2023 programme. This post David Tenn…

On the Couch with Nicholas Papademetriou

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Theater review: TheaterWorks Hartford’s ‘The Rembrandt’ is a disarming and delightful artistic journey by Christopher Arnott

Jessica Dickey's funny and philosophical play "The Rembrandt," at TheaterWorks Hartford through May 14, is given not just a carefully balanced production but is augmented by its artful sceni…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "shadow/land" - 5/4/23 by James Wilson

The press materials for Erika Dickerson-Despenza's new play at the Public Theater request that the title, shadow/land, be documented using lowercase letters. In the first thirty minutes or s…

The Poison of Polygamy

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CT country fairs start as early as June. Find out when your favorite fair is here. by Kaitlyn Keegan

The country-fair scene in Connecticut is strong for 2023, with the livestock shows, competitions, carnival rides, decadent foods, fireworks and live music beginning in June and running throu…

August in England review – Lenny Henry’s remarkable one-man show about the Windrush scandal by Chris Wiegand

Bush theatre, LondonThe actor makes his debut as a playwright with a richly detailed character study, performing with warm humour and outrage at injustice ‘Have you seen Theresa May dance?…

Best Bets: Cinco de Mayo, Florissant Valley of Flowers, Microfest, Samara Joy and more by From Staff Reports

Here are a few of our staff picks for things to do May 5-11.

Opera Australia to perform Philip Glass masterpiece Satyagraha in Melbourne

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Wake Up With BWW 5/5: Meet the Tony Nominees, Plus a Message From Krysta Rodriguez!

Top stories: Meet the 2023 Tony Award nominees, get a first look at Grey House on Broadway, plus watch an exclusive video message from Krysta Rodriguez in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniv…

FIRST LOOK: Allie Daniel sings Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm from Southwark’s How To Succeed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Allie Daniel singing Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm from Southwark Playhouse's production of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. This post FIRST LOOK: Allie Dani…

New Chair of Sydney Dance Company by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Dance Company today announced that Brett Clegg will be stepping down as Chair of the company after 4 years

FIRST LOOK: Lenny Henry in August In England at the Bush Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Take a look at these great images of Lenny Henry in August in England now playing at the Bush Theatre. Book August In England tickets now! This post FIRST LOOK: Lenny Henry i…

Julia Gutman wins Archibald Prize 2023 for portrait of Montaigne

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Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan star in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window by bwaySHO

Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan star in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window Gala Curtain call Filmed by Lauren Cagnetta for @bwaySHO #oscarissac #rachelbrosnahan #bway

ShentonSTAGE Daily for FRIDAY MAY 5: The Week in Review(s) by Mark Shenton

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Shucked Releases Broadway Cast Album May 5 by Margaret Hall

The maize-themed comedy is directed by Jack O'Brien and written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally.

Days of Wine and Roses Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 5 by Margaret Hall

Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James lead the new Adam Guettel musical, with a book by Craig Lucas, at Atlantic Theater Company.

Starring Vicki Lewis and John Scherer, The Prom Begins at Axelrod Performing Arts Center May 5 by Leah Putnam

Broadway's Todd Buonopane directs the regional premiere in New Jersey.

New York City Premiere of Elizabeth Swados' The Beautiful Lady Begins May 5 by Leah Putnam

Starring Broadway's Tom Nelis, Ashley Pérez Flanagan, George Abud, Starr Busby, and more, the late composer's musical plays Off-Broadway at La MaMa.

DANCE NEWS: The 42nd Annual Battery Dance Festival to Thrill Live and Online Audiences from New Location by The Dance Enthusiast

"Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) has invited us to move to Rockefeller Park this summer where we'll benefit from the large lawn and river-front views, as we bask in the glow of performan…