Writers Guild will permit an altered Tony Awards to air on June 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The WGA said it will not picket the 2023 awards ceremony.

New Festival set to celebrate Melbourne’s love of Music

The post New Festival set to celebrate Melbourne’s love of Music appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards; organizers might put on a show after all by Mark Kennedy

Striking members of the Writers Guild of America have said they will not picket next month’s Tony Award telecast, clearing a thorny issue facing show organizers and opening the door for so…

Symphonies Telling Stories Of Local Relevance by Joe Patti

A link to a great story came across my feed today about a Hawaii Symphony Orchestra’s production that was really focused on resonating with the interests of the community they serve.  Las…

Theatre Review: ‘In the Heights’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Peter Orvetti

It has been a decade since the Elden Street Players, an all-volunteer community theatre located in a nondescript office park in Herndon, took a leap of faith and reinvented itself as NextSto…

Writers Guild of America Will Not Picket Tony Awards After Promises of Alterations, Clearing Possible Path to June 11 Ceremony by Logan Culwell-Block

"We stand with our fellow workers on Broadway who are impacted by our strike," says WGA.

WGA Won't Picket Unscripted Tony Awards; Broadcast Set For June 11th

The Tony Awards will air as originally scheduled on June 11th, and WGA has agreed not to picket the broadcast, which will consist of non-scripted segments.

Theatre Review: ‘Audrey: The New Musical’ at Creative Cauldron by Fosse Thornton

It is safe to say that Audrey Hepburn is a beloved icon—a fashion icon and an icon of old Hollywood who was also an extremely private person. Quite reticent about her personal affairs at t…

Tony Awards Broadcast Can Proceed After Striking Writers’ Union Agrees by Michael Paulson and John Koblin

The Tony Awards, a key marketing opportunity for Broadway, can go ahead in an altered form after the striking screenwriters’ union said it would not picket this year’s broadcast.

Miss Saigon to open in Melbourne in October 2023

The post Miss Saigon to open in Melbourne in October 2023 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Theatre Review: ‘Three by Yeats’ at Scena Theatre by Nancy Blum

Earth receive an honored guest;William Yeats is laid to rest:Let the Irish vessel lieEmptied of its poetry.  – W.H. Auden, 1939 With Scena Theatre’s production of “Three by Yeats,” …

Dates and Venue Unveiled for Hadestown’s West End Debut by Belaid S

The Tony and Grammy award-winning sensation, Hadestown, is set to descend upon London’s West End, casting its spell anew in

Cynthia Erivo to headline and executive produce ‘Prima Facie’ film adaptation by Ruthie Fierberg

The play is currently nominated for four Tony Awards.

Listen: Rob McClure Talks Kindness On Broadway & More On THE ART OF KINDNESS

Tony-nominated Broadway star Rob McClure stops by the latest episde of The Art of Kindness podcast. The performer opens up about his full-circle Beetlejuice moment, acts of kindness, being k…

LIZARD BOY Takes Seattle | Photo Journal

Follow the cast and creative team of new musical Lizard Boy around Seattle, the inspiration for the show, before it heads to NYC this summer.

Offscript: Ty Defoe Is Planting the Seeds by American Theatre Editors

We talk to writer/director/trickster Ty Defoe about directing 'Rent' for the next generation, building community ties, and moving beyond land acknowledgements. Plus: a check-in with Denver r…

Cush Jumbo to join David Tennant in Macbeth at London’s Donmar Warehouse by Chris Wiegand

The actor, who has previously starred as Hamlet at the Young Vic, is to play Lady Macbeth among a wave of star-powered Shakespeare productions this year Cush Jumbo is to play Lady Macbeth th…

‘Funny Girl’ star Tovah Feldshuh celebrates 50 years on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

The actor greeted the crowd at the August Wilson with this special post-show speech.

Anthony Rapp Leads New Film MEET ME WHERE I AM Premiering At Dances With Films

The new film Meet Me Where I Am will premiere in July at The Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles as part of Dances with Films: LA. Directed by Grant Garry, the film features Anthony Rapp (RENT, S…

Industry presentation set for ‘My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do)’ by Caitlin Hornik

“& Juliet” director Luke Sheppard will helm the New York industry reading.

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ recoups by Caitlin Hornik

The Michael Jackson bio-musical continues its run at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Broadway general management company Foresight Theatrical announces new director of operations by Caitlin Hornik

Foresight has also shared additional personnel changes.

News: The 16th Annual Capital Fringe Festival Comes to Georgetown, July 12-23 by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Always Unexpectedly Fringe; Ten Days of Performances; 43 Individual Productions; Festival Preview – June 23, 7 -11 pm   WASHINGTON – The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Fe…

Miss Saigon to open in Melbourne by Sean McLoughlin

 Opera Australia today confirmed Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Miss Saigon, featuring an extraordinary cast

PRG Delivers Multi-Discipline Support for the 2023 NFL Draft by Michael Eddy

With the largest stage and biggest screens in league history, 2023’s NFL Draft was a monumental event. Hosted in Chief’s country, Kansas City’s Union Station was transformed into an ou…

Philadelphia Artists’ Collective presents Jane Eyre by Alaina Johns

Jane Eyre gets a new stage treatment in this ambitious adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, which showcases the inner life of the passionate and principled governess. Alaina Jo…

Tony Awards Officials Ask Striking Writers to Reconsider Broadcast by Michael Paulson

The strike by the Writers Guild of America is endangering the June 11 broadcast of the Tony Awards, one of the biggest marketing opportunities for an industry recovering from the pandemic.

Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees From Play Revivals by Talaura Harms

Go inside the Tony press day event with interviews and Playbill's portraits in part two of this four-part series.

Gaten Matarazzo -- Stranger Things Star -- Sweeney Todd & Sondheim by bwaySHO

Gaten Matarazzo chats with Shoshana / @bwaySHO at Sweeney Todd's Opening Night on Broadway. Plus get a sneak peak of #Ham4Sweeney, which you can watch in full right here on @bwaySHO! #gaten…

Queer healing and support in ‘Where the Bois Aren’t’ by PrioreDance by Jane Franklin

Seen at Keegan Theatre, the dance communicated choreographer Robert J. Priore's experience of personal loss alongside a promising tomorrow.

Update on Broadway’s 76th Annual Tony Awards for the 2022-23 season by Deb Miller

The 76th Annual Tony Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, and hosted by Ariana DeBose, was scheduled to air live from NYC’s United Palace Theatre on Sund…

Video: Randy Rainbow Sings 'Welcome to DeSantis'

Let go (go, go) of the past now and say 'hello' to Randy Rainbow's latest parody! This time, he spoofs Hairspray's 'Welcome to the 60s' with 'Welcome to DeSantis'.

Video: & JULIET Cast and Creative Team Talk Recording the Album, How it Feels to be on Broadway & More

Watch as the cast and creative team from & Juliet on Broadway joins SiriusXM host Julie James for an exclusive conversation airing on SiriusXM’s On Broadway.

Broadway Musical Coordinator Howard Joines Has Passed Away

Broadway Musical Coordinator Howard Joines has passed away. 

John Luther Adams’s “Become Desert”: New York Premiere June 8–10 by New York Philharmonic

Situate yourself in the sonic world of John Luther Adams with the New York Premiere of “Become Desert,” June 8–10. Adams says of the performances, “In much of my recent music, the sp…

Tom Hanks has two shows remaining on his 2023 book tour. Get tickets now by Matt Levy

The only thing scarier than David S. Pumpkins? The number of shows left on Hanks' tour.

frame:work to Host a Conference for the Creative Video Community in Los Angeles this August by Michael Eddy

frame:work, the community organization for creative video professionals announces frame:work:losangeles 2023, that will take place this August. frame:work will partner with XR Studios to pre…

Laura Carbonell Monarque Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director of Working Theatre by Leah Putnam

With two decades at the Off-Broadway theatre company, Monarque will be heading to the West Coast.

Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits Nina West and Cast of Hairspray Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Tony-winning musical is currently playing Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre.

‘Spamalot’ might be retro, but it’s still a riot by Peter Marks

Josh Rhodes directs a top-flight cast of Broadway clowns in the Kennedy Center's revival of the hit "Monty Python's Spamalot"

Theatre Horizon presents Charly Evon Simpson’s sandblasted by Krista Mar

In the regional premiere of sandblasted at Theatre Horizon, Black women in a desert landscape are trying to survive in a world that is literally making their bodies fall apart. Krista Mar re…

Video: See J. Harrison Ghee Sing Their Dazzling 11 O’Clock Number From Some Like It Hot by Logan Culwell-Block

Ghee is a 2023 Tony Award nominee for their performance in the new musical, currently running at the Shubert Theatre.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Billy Elliot: The Musical

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Playbill.com had a recurring need for data entry/research personnel. Although there are no current openings, we are still accepting resumes which will ...

Tony Awards to Appeal Again to WGA; Reports Say Ceremony Will Not Be Postponed

The fate of the 76th Annual Tony Awards has been hanging in the balance and we have all the latest details on the latest decisions made by the Tony Awards Management Committee.

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5) New York City Bill Looks Ready to Ban Height, Weight Discrimination; How Will It Impact Theatre? https://www.playbill.com/article/nyc-on-track-to- ...

Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, ‘Flower Moon,’ Depp and more by The Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE (AP Film Writer) The Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off Tuesday, is such a colossal extravaganza that taking measure of its ups and downs is notoriously difficult. It’…

Susannah: A Musical Drama

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ROE Visual Promotes Nick Jevons to Vice President, Business Development by Michael Eddy

In their most recent expansion, ROE Visual has promoted Nick Jevons to Vice President of Business Development. A new direction for the ROE Visual US team, Jevons will head the Business Devel…

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A Beautiful Lady: Liz Swados’ 1984 Work in Mighty NYC Bow by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Anne Bogart directs a first-rate cast commemorating first-rate Russian poets The post A Beautiful Lady: Liz Swados’ 1984 Work in Mighty NYC Bow appeared first on New York S…

Six – the Musical – the lottery by Pauline Adamek

The electrifying Tony-Winning new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-Winners  Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, is pleased to announce a digital lottery ticket policy in Los Angeles …

National Black Theatre's Black Mother Lost Daughter Reveals Casting by Leah Putnam

The new work by Ain't No Mo's Fedna Jacquet will receives its second public presentation Off-Broadway this summer.

Brittney Johnson, Javier Muñoz, Samantha Pauly, More Will Be Part of The Janice Jam Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

Matt DeAngelis' fundraiser will benefit the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative.

Photos and Video: See Tovah Feldshuh Celebrate Her 50-Year Broadway Career Onstage at Funny Girl by Logan Culwell-Block

The four-time Tony nominee stars as Mrs. Brice opposite Lea Michele at the August Wilson Theatre.

Get a 1st Look at MCC's Bees and Honey Off-Broadway by Talaura Harms

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

Tony Awards has ‘no plan,’ going back to WGA for for ‘Hail Mary’ attempt by Johnny Oleksinski

An emergency meeting of the Tony Awards Management Committee took place Monday morning to decide what to do with the Broadway ceremony after the Writers Guild denied them a waiver last week.

Review: Billy Porter Brings More Than Just a Smile to His Black Mona Lisa Tour

Quintessence Theatre Group and New Classics Collective present Written by Phillis by Josh Herren

Quintessence marks new ground with a world-premiere production in collaboration with Chicago’s New Classics Collective, examining the life of Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved poet who gained …

Report: Still No Decision for 2023 Tony Awards in the Wake of Live TV Broadcast Cancellation by Logan Culwell-Block

A dispute between two Hollywood unions has led to an uncertain future for Broadway's top honors.

Jerald Raymond Pierce to Return as American Theatre’s Chicago Editor by American Theatre Editors

A former editor for this magazine from Chicago, Pierce will lead coverage of the Midwest's great theatre city and its wider impact and influence.

Review: In ‘Ernest Shackleton Loves Me’ at Porchlight, hipster meets explorer in this overly wacky musical by Chris Jones

Ernest Shackleton was an adventurer, polar explorer and a man who survived in the Antarctic by drifting on ice floes while eating penguins and dogs.

Joaquin Romaguera, the Original Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Passes Away at 90 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Romaguera was a celebrated opera performer in addition to his work in musical theatre.

Review: A ‘Romeo and Juliet’ That Clowns Around With Tragedy by Alexis Soloski

Directed by Hansol Jung and Dustin Wills, this sportive, vividly acted production fails to make a convincing case for its new gags and directorial flights.

Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer to Receive Special New York Industry Presentation by Margaret Hall

Madge's Olivier nominated autobiographical solo show My Son's A Queer (But What Can You Do?), about being a queer child, recently ran in the West End.

5 Reasons FAT HAM is the Juiciest Show on Broadway

Fat Ham is one of the best plays of the 2022-2023 Broadway season, and here's just a few of the reasons why.

Popstar JoJo Reveals What She Had to Change to 'Survive' on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Joanna Levesque better known to pop music fans as JoJo, emerged as a big name in the music industry at the age of 13 with her self-titled album. This year, she made her Broadway debut as …

News: The National Theatre Announces Nominations for the Second Annual Brandon Victor Dixon Awards by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Washington D.C. (Monday, May 15, 2023) – The National Theatre is delighted to announce the nominations for the second annual Brandon Victor Dixon Awards. The Brandon Victor Dixon Awards hi…

Tony Award Path Still Undetermined Following Committee Meeting Today And Last-Ditch Efforts For WGA Strike Waiver by Greg Evans

No decisions were reached at today’s emergency meeting of the Tony Awards Management Committee, a get-together in which contingency plans were discussed in light of last week’s news that…

Pillsbury House + Theatre Names Naked Stages Fellows by American Theatre Editors

snem DeSellier, Yoni Light, and Dakota Blankenship will participate in a 7-month development program to provide time, financial support, and mentoring.

Director Adele Thomas: ‘In theatre, you need a private income just to live’ by Fiona Maddocks

The theatre and opera director on how her working-class Welsh background informs her work, the strangeness of Il trovatore, and her eclectic running playlist Born and raised in Port Talbot, …

Feg Murray: Seein’ Stars by Trav S.D.

It’s interesting to me that Frederick “Feg” Murray (1894-1973) shares a birthday with Clifton Fadiman, whom we only just wrote about. Both men had hosted radio shows, and Murray turned…

News: Rapid Lemon’s ‘Variations on The End’ 10-Minute Play Festival by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Rapid Lemon Productions will continue their 12th season with “Variations on The End,” an evening of 11 world premiere short plays by local authors from June 9 thr…

Taking Care: Supporting Delegates with Invisible Disabilities at Festivals and Showcases by Rosie Heafford

By Rosie Heafford. Second Hand Dance embarked upon research on support for artists with access needs after artistic director Rosie Heafford had to pull out of a festival that did not provide…

Cynthia Erivo to Star in PRIMA FACIE Movie Adaptation

Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of Prima Facie. Prima Facie is currently playing on Broadway starring Jodie Comer.

Michael Shannon & More to be Featured in A Red Orchid Theatre 2023-24 Season

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced its 31st Season. Learn about the productions, see who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway's Prima Facie to Be Adapted for the Big Screen Starring Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo by Leah Putnam

Suzie Miller will adapt her Olivier-winning play into a film.

Cynthia Erivo to Star in Prima Facie Film Adaptation

Video: Watch J. Harrison Ghee Sing 'You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather' From SOME LIKE IT HOT

Watch J. Harrison Ghee Sing 'You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather' from Some Like It Hot!

Exclusive Video: Watch Danai Gurira's Opening Monologue in RICHARD III on PBS Great Performances

Watch an exclusive clip of Danai Gurira's opening monologue from Richard III, airing this week on PBS.

SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces 2023 Residents by American Theatre Editors

This season SPACE plans to honor existing commitments to a cohort of over 40 artists who applied and were accepted, but whose residencies have had to be deferred primarily due to the pandem…

Clifton Fadiman: This Was Show Business by Trav S.D.

My mind has been fairly blown by learning about Clifton Fadiman (1904-1999), a radio and television personality whose name would have been pretty universally known in America from the late �…

Cynthia Erivo to Star in PRIMA FACIE Film Adaptation

Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo will star in the film adaptation of Prima Facie.

Review: A Tonally Chaotic Romeo and Juliet Off-Broadway

Take a Look at Opening Night of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Here There Are Blueberries at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Leah Putnam

Currently playing Washington, D.C.'s Harman Hall, the Tectonic Theater Project work was recently announced as part of New York Theatre Workshop's 2023-24 season.

The Muny Announces Cast For Regional Premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Margaret Hall

The Tony-nominated Carole King jukebox bio musical played Broadway from 2014 to 2019.

Michael Shannon will return to A Red Orchid Theatre in 2023-24 season by Chris Jones

Two-time Oscar nominee Michael Shannon is scheduled to return to his Chicago theater home in 2024.

Sara Sheperd, Jarrod Spector, and More to Star in Beautiful at the Muny

Brett Young at PRG’s Starwood Rehearsal Facility by Michael Eddy

When Country Music star Brett Young's Tour Manager, Sam DiCarlo, interned at PRG, he saw firsthand the lengths we go to provide the ultimate client experience. Now, as a decision maker himse…

Olive Gray and Amy Lennox to Star in London World Premiere of Spy For Spy, a New Play That's Shuffled Nightly by Leah Putnam

The Halo TV series actor and West End Cabaret alum star as two lovers whose relationship is told in a random new order every night.

D'Arcy Carden May Be Known for The Good Place, But Broadway Was Her First Dream by Jeffrey Vizcaíno

She was once a stage actor who could not get work anywhere. Now Carden has the audience in stitches in The Thanksgiving Play.

Steve Guttenberg Quotes Chapter and Verse From His Life in His Engaging Tales From the Guttenberg Bible

TONY Awards Celebration Will Not Broadcast on June 11 by Michael Eddy

With the TONY nominations announced barely two weeks ago, the TONY Awards presentation itself is now in limbo. Having not received a requested waiver from the WGA, The 76th Annual TONY Award…

Michael Jackson Musical MJ Recoups on Broadway

Broadway's MJ the Musical Recoups by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Main Light Now Offers Long Term Leasing by Michael Eddy

Main Light, LLC, a preeminent lighting rental partner, has recently added long-term leasing to its rental offerings. Now, clients can save up to 60% off list price for long term rentals. The…

“You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather” Music Video | 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…

Broadway Buying Guide: May 15, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 15, 2023.

First-ever Nancy Drew stage musical in works | Boing Boing

Playbill: [It's] now in development, featuring music by Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Tony nominee Nell Benjamin ...

GRACE NOTES: Monday, May 15, 2023 by Susan Grace

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TONYS or NO TONYS ? by Sandi Durell

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike continues and more discussions have ensued about the fate of the 2023 Tony Awards. The WGA began striking on May 2 after negotiations with the Al…

Right to Be Forgotten

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Intimate Hanna Theatre a perfect venue for swingin’ ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ by Alan Smason

By ROY BERKO The setting in which a musical production takes place, often affects the pleasure one gets from the experience.  A perfect case in point is Ain’t Misbehavin’ presently bein…

Illegal: A New Musical Releases Cast Album by Meg Masseron

Performed by an all Asian-American cast, the 15-song album features music and lyrics by Skyler Chin and Sita Sunil.

Cast Complete for West End Revival of Crazy for You, Starring Charlie Stemp by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Susan Stroman directs the revised production of the Tony-winning musical following its Chichester engagement.

Get a 1st Look at Spamalot at the Kennedy Center by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The new production of the Monty Python musical is directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

To Stage Door or Not to Stage Door

The industry has been consumed with Tony chaos. And the latest rumor on that front is that there are some still trying to appeal to the WGA, but awards will be given out on June 11 no matter…

The Fears **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 14, 2023: Emma Sheanshang's new play, The Fears, is about a group of people who attend weekly sessions at a Buddhist center in New York City. They have difficult pa…

Michael Jackson Broadway Musical ‘MJ’ Recoups Investment by Greg Evans

MJ, the Broadway musical about Michael Jackson and featuring his many hits, has recouped its initial investment, producers announced today. The $22.5 million production began previews at the…

Video: Robyn Hurder Performs 'Mother' By Meghan Trainor in Honor of Mother's Day

Robyn Hurder took to Instagram to share a video inspired by Mother's Day! In the video she can be seen dancing and lip syncing to the song 'Mother' by Meghan Trainor. The video also features…

Walt Disney’s Wizard of Oz by Trav S.D.

Having already written about the visionary author L. Frank Baum and many of the stage and screen adaptations of his works, in our L. Frank Baum section, here’s one which fell through the c…

Mozart, Mahler, Mussorgsky, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Playbill Songwriter Series: Tatiana Pandiani, Jacinta Clusellas, and Melis Aker Perform From Their Musical Azul by Margaret Hall

The trio's material includes arrangements by Clusellas, Alex Lacamoire, and Kurt Crowley in a first for the series presented by Audible Theater.

'Christina Bianco: In Divine Company' review — a musical revue honours a dizzying array of divas by Matt Wolf

Christina Bianco brings her exuberant solo show to the Menier for a short, very sweet run, with Ryan MacKenzie her ace accompanist

‘Wolf Play’ at ACT lovingly holds your heart in its hands by Jerald Pierce

Playwright Hansol Jung's captivating play receives a caring, heartfelt production in Seattle that will stay with you long after you've left the theater.

Susan Mack – Fresh, Contemporary, Timeless by Sandi Durell

Susan Mack returns to Birdland Theater, after recent sold-out performances, on June 1st @ 7 pm with her newest show, “Yesterdays,” showing off her diverse and uplifting spin of jazz stan…

Photos/Video: Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway at FUNNY GIRL

On Saturday night, May 13, 2023, the cast and company of Funny Girl celebrated Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh as she commemorated 50 years on Broadway. Check out photos and video from th…

NAATCO Presents Romeo and Juliet by Victoria Dammer

Hansol Jung's modern version of Romeo and Juliet updates William Shakespeare's classic tragedy and is entertaining a new audience with a mix of the old and new.

Succession Star Jeremy Strong will Bow on Broadway in An Enemy of the People by Ruthie Fierberg

Jeremy Strong has signed on to star on Broadway in a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. The production is set to open in early 2024 at a theater to be announced. Pul…

Tony Awards TV Show Canceled: What Now? #Stageworthy News by New York Theater

The Tony Awards will not be broadcast live on June 11 because of the strike by the Writers Guild of America, which on Friday declined to grant a waiver requested by the Tony management commi…

MJ THE MUSICAL Recoups On Broadway

Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain have announced that the smash-hit Broadway musical, MJ, has recouped its initial investment after opening in February 2022 at The Neil Sim…

‘Gone, but still here’: how vanished flight MH370 is reflected in a father’s dementia by Natasha Tripney

A new theatre show by Helgard Haug weaves together the tragedy of the 2014 flight disaster with the slow decline of her parent. She explains how the two stories came together On 8 March 2014…

We’re On Our Way! A Review of “Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” by Porchlight Music Theatre by Tristan Bruns

What does an early twentieth-century Arctic explorer and a modern-day single mother/struggling musician have in common? Almost nothing! And yet they make for the most charming companions in …

The Burger King of Comedy: A Preview of Ian Edwards at Zanies by Carl Kozlowski

Edwards owes his impressive comedy career to working at a drive-thru.

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 15, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Tony Awards Will Not Air on June 11, Jeremy Strong to Return to Broadway, How Will NYC Law Banning Height/Weight Discrimination Impact Broadway? “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday th…

‘Antigone in the Amazon’ Review: The Drama Is Brazil’s Land War by Laura Cappelle

The Swiss director Milo Rau drapes a traumatic episode of Brazilian history with a Greek tragedy on a Belgian stage.

Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector, and More Will Lead the Regional Premiere Of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at the Muny

The Muny has announced  that Sara Sheperd, Jackie Burns, Jarrod Spector, Steven Good, Noah Weisberg and Sharon Hunter will star in the kickoff to The Muny's 2023 season, Beautiful: The Car…

Eddie Izzard's Great Expectations | West End trailer by Official London Theatre

Following a sold-out New York run Eddie Izzard returns to the West End stage for six weeks only playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, a classic tale of convicts, my…

The Tony Awards and the Writers Guild Strike: What we know and what comes next by Ruthie Fierberg

Where the 2023 Tonys stand.

Sara Porter expresses her love of the ocean in absurdly funny ways in ‘L-E-A-K’ by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

In “L-E-A-K,” Porter explores ecosexuality, the theory of horizons, swimming safety and homosexuality among seagulls. And did we mention the game-show episode?

Corey Hawkins Chose Fearlessness by Broadway Podcast Network

The actor talks Tony nominations, “Topdog/Underdog,” a surprise dinner with Patti LuPone and an inspiration from Mark Rylance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Greater Hartford bucks national trend, sees rise in volunteers ready to dig in. Here’s why and where. by Ed Stannard

Hartford-area organizations report that they have volunteers now. One had to hire a new staffer to coordinate them all.

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/15/23. by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 5/15/23. Donna McKechnie comes to Barrington Stage; Corbin Bleu headlines "Summer Stock" at Goodspeed, "Ain't Too Proud" is Bushnell-bound and arts news for …

The 2023 JKTS Awards: The Reader's Choice Final Ballot! by JK

      The 2023 JKTS Awards: The Reader's Choice Ballot After two weeks and hundreds of nominations (thank you), it all comes down to this! Following the link below, you'll gain access …

Sister Act | 2024 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Spread the news and rock the pews, the critically-acclaimed sell-out triumph SISTER ACT returns to London in March 2024! Book tickets: https://bit.ly/42bNLEf Official London Theatre is the…

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN IDOL

Halle Bailey took the stage during last night's Disney Night episode of American Idol, where she sang her rendition of 'Part of Your World' from Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The L…

Wayne McGregor’s UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey – in pictures by All Photographs By Tristram Kenton

The acclaimed choreographer’s new production reimagines Jim Henson’s epic adventure film – take a look inside Continue reading...

Video: The Cast of DESTINY OF DESIRE Performs 'El Destino del Deseo' in Rehearsal

An all new video has been released from rehearsal for Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe. Watch as the cast performs 'El Destino del Deseo' here!

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Romeo and Juliet" - 5/14/23 by James Wilson

"For never was a story of more woe/ Than this of Juliet and her Romeo." Thus concludes one of Shakespeare's best-known and most-performed plays. In the boisterous, gag-filled production pres…

Zombie Prom: Atomic Edition - May 16 - May 18, 2023 - PLAYBILLder

Build Your Audience! CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYBILL®. Zombie Prom: Atomic Edition - May 16 - May 18, 2023. Cuba Middle.

EQT Pittsburgh Children's Festival turns Cutural District into kiddie paradise by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A Celebration Worth Celebrating – Lynn University’s 2023 Celebration of the Arts by Jk Clarke

By Myra Chanin . . .  Zap! Pow! Wowie! I don’t believe I have ever watched a more fulsome, luxuriant, talent-flooded extravaganza than Lynn University’s 2023 Celebration of the Arts. Th…

Wake Up With BWW 5/15: Tony Awards Will Not Air on June 11, Plus a Message From Suzy Eddie Izzard

Top stories: The Tony Awards will not air on the planned date of June 11 due to the WGA strike, plus watch a message from Suzy Eddie Izzard in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Vika & Linda to Headline Seymour Flood Recovery Event

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Behind The Curtains: An Exciting Sneak Peek into the Australian Premiere of Beauty and the Beast by Sarah Johnson

As the saying goes, every performance begins with a rehearsal. This old adage stands incredibly true for the highly-anticipated Australian

ShentonSTAGE Daily for MONDAY MAY 15 by Mark Shenton

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ShentonSTAGE Daily for MONDAY MAY 15 by Mark Shenton

Updated: Tuesday May 16. Welcome to today’s edition of ShentonSTAGE Daily, which comes to you from the Algarve in Portugal, where I’ve escaped for a few days in the sun (I hope!) Here’…

Theatre Openings: from w/c May 15 2023 by Mark Shenton

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Theatre Openings: from w/c May 15 2023 by Mark Shenton

LAST UPDATED: May 16 2023 Upcoming openings in London, the regions, and on Broadway from May 15 2023 onwards THIS WEEK’S OPENINGS LONDON: Once on this Island (Open Air Theatre, Regent’s …

Sisterhood of the Travelling Lighter

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Theater Review: AVAAZ (South Coast Rep in Costa Mesa) by William C.

A TRAILBLAZING VOICE EMERGES It is tough to capture what Avaaz is in writing. On the surface, it is a one-person play in which author Michael Shayan plays his mother, Roya, a Jewish-Iranian …

World class artists team with NIDA in 2023 production season

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2023 Disability and Cultural Diversity Internship Program by Aussie Theatre

Applications are now open for the 2023 Disability and Culturally Diverse Internship Program led by Accessible Arts and run in

Geelong Arts Centre announces Grand Opening Date and celebrates with a stellar 4-week Festival

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Off-Broadway, Millennials Are Killing Musicals Opens May 15 by Leah Putnam

Grammy and Emmy winner Kristolyn Lloyd leads the company featuring Broadway alums Max Crumm, Jakeim Hart, and more.

Classic Stage Company Holds One-Night-Only Classics Gone Mad! May 15 by Leah Putnam

Hosted by Titaníque and RuPaul's Drag Race star Rosé, the benefit features Jay Armstrong Johnson, Linedy Genao, Nikki M. James, Daniel K. Isaac, and more.

Olivier-Winning West End Revival of Oklahoma! Welcomes New Cast Members May 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, directed by Daniel Fish, plays Wyndham's Theatre.

Dancers Over 40 Honors Angela Lansbury May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Former castmates Kurt Peterson and Ken Kantor host the evening, also featuring Sarah Rice, Karen Murphy, and more.

Underneath Ms Archer: Cancel Culture versus the Magna Carta by Amanda Ellison

Underneath Ms Archer is a time travel comedy from the pen of playwright and comedian Aaron Chivers. Starring Louise Siversen

POSTCARDS: Ariel Rivka on Seeking Stillness Amidst Movement This Spring 2023 by The Dance Enthusiast

"Amid all this growth and movement, I do see stillness. This stillness brings me grounding and hope. It gives me a moment to breathe and feel connected to the world and seen by my community …