Maintaining Relationships Has Been Key To Recovery Of Arts Orgs Post-Shutdown by Joe Patti

TRG Arts recently released some data showing that not all segments of performing arts have recovered from pandemic shutdowns at the same rate. Comparing four factors from 2019 to 2022:  Tic…

DANCE NEWS: Dance for PD Seeks Proposals for 2023-2024 Lucy Bowen Award for Inclusive Choreography by The Dance Enthusiast

Award applicants must be emerging or established choreographers whose body of work reflects quality, craft, creativity, and innovation and who are proposing a collaborative partnership with …

Review Roundup: Manhattan Theatre Club Presents KING JAMES, Starring Glenn Davis And Chris Perfetti

Manhattan Theatre Club and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun, Fences), opens tonight starring Glenn Davis (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Downstate) and�…

Take a 3D historical look at Newcastle’s Victoria Theatre over 100 years ago

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Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "King James" - 5/16/23 by Marc Miller

How much you know about basketball, it seems fair to say, will go a long way toward determining how much you will like Rajiv Joseph's King James, at Manhattan Theatre Club's Stage 1. I don't…

‘King James’ Review: We’ll Always Have LeBron by Juan A. Ramírez

Two men’s kindred obsession with a basketball player is the scaffold for Rajiv Joseph’s examination of male friendship at the Manhattan Theater Club.

Enduring bonds of male friendship in ‘King James’ at Off-Broadway’s Manhattan Theatre Club by Deb Miller

Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York premiere of King James, playing a limited Off-Broadway engagement at New York City Center, follows the path of an unexpected friendship between Matt and …

Review: King James at New York City Center Stage I by Cameron Kelsall

Rajiv Joseph dribbles a new play about the friendship between two straight men and their love of basketball. Cameron Kelsall reviews. The post Review: King James at New York City Center Sta…

King James: A Winning Basketball Bromance by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Rajiv Joseph shoots and scores with his new two-character LeBron James–inspired dramedy The post King James: A Winning Basketball Bromance appeared first on New York Stage …

King James: A Three-Pointer Play by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti star in Rajiv Joseph's new play about two friends united by their love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James. The post King James: A Thr…

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Alice In Wonderland at School of the Arts - Performances June 1, 2023 to June 3, 2023

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Groupe AES Lights Fourmi Rouge – Cabaret Spectacles with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Biologists tell us that there are over 200 species of Solenopsis, (aka “red ants”) in the world. Aggressive and stinging, they’re rarely associated with anything good, except in this s…

“The N— Lovers” Calls Out White Myths with Great Comedy—at The Magic by Korinne Nickings

Millennial Notes Marc Anthony Thompson Transforms Minstrel Satire to Black Joy by Korinne Nickings The lights go down … and darkness fills the room as I listen to the sounds of screams, an…

Special Episode: Suzie Miller, Justin Martin on ‘Prima Facie’s’ Real Life Impact by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with two of the artists responsible for one of the most intense, impactful, and searing plays to come to Broadway this season, “Prima…

MEDEA IN MID-AIR: HOW SYRACUSE’S GREEK THEATRE KEEPS THE CLASSICS ALIVE by Robert Shuman

  (Michael Billington’s article appeared in the Guardian, 5/16, 2023; Photo: The Greek theatre in Syracuse. Photograph: Gaspare Urso’ ) Playing in the vast ancient amphitheatre, imagina…

Two Takes on “Lunch with Sonia” by Loco7 by Cory Villegas and Muriel Peterson

Cory Villegas rinde homenaje a la oratoria en una respuesta de audio en español para el programa en español "Lunch with Sonia" de Loco 7 and Muriel Peterson offers her take too

Assassins by Wendy Caster

The Gallery Players production of Assassins is unfortunately not up to its usual standards. I admire the ambition of attempting Assassins, with its non-plot, odd politics, long swaths of sp…

Last Summer at Bluefish Cove Opens June 17 on the Fountain’s Outdoor Stage by Fountaintheatre

Welcome to Bluefish Cove. The Fountain Theatre will transform the parking lot surrounding the set on its outdoor stage to create an oceanfront experience for its 40th-anniversary production …

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Gabriela Lena Frank and Hector Berlioz by Linda Holt

The Philadelphia Orchestra gives its first full rendition of composer-in-residence Gabriela Lena Frank’s Walkabout: Concerto for Orchestra, and a thrilling rendition of Berlioz’s Symphon…

Matinicus: The Story of Abigail Burgess by Steven Morris

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Cat’s-Paw by Steven Morris

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Laura Carbonell Monarque to Leave Working Theater by American Theatre Editors

After 20 years with Working Theater, Monarque will join the Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara as their new director of development beginning July 1.

Watch Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond Sing from Parade at the White House by New York Theater

While “Parade” composer Jason Robert Brown played the piano, Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond sang several songs from the musical currently on Broadway inspired by the 2015 lynching in Geor…

Gaten Matarazzo stars in Stranger Things & Sweeney Todd by bwaySHO

The Stranger Things star chats with @bwaySHO at Sweeney Todd’s Opening Night on Broadway. Plus, one of his #strangerthings costars runs the red carpet. Filmed by Avery Ingvarson & @bwaySH…

Ramin Karimloo, Anthony Rapp, Aaron Tveit & More to Join BROADWAY BETS

A royal flush of Broadway favorites will raise the stakes when Broadway Bets, Broadway’s official poker tournament, returns this Monday, May 22, 2023.

Signature Theatre's 2023-2024 Season to Include Ragtime, Hair, King of the Yees, Private Jones, More by Andrew Gans

The 34th season at the Arlington, Virginia, venue will launch this summer with Jason Robert Brown's The Bridges of Madison County.

‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Leopoldstadt’ among Outer Critics Circle Award winners by Caitlin Hornik

In total, 11 Broadway productions from the 2022-2023 season took home at least one award.

The Merchant of Venice (Annotated) by Steven Morris

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Lea Michele Tests Positive For Covid, Out Of ‘Funny Girl’ Until May 23 by Greg Evans

Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid again, and will be out of Broadway’s Funny Girl until Tuesday, May 23, the production announced today. Julie Benko will play the role of Fanny Bri…

‘Shucked’ has best week yet as overall box office sees slight increase by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending May 14, the 35 productions running grossed $31,284,005.

Lea Michele Out of FUNNY GIRL This Week After Testing Positive for Covid

Lea Michele has tested positive for Covid, and will be out of Funny Girl this week.

Spite!: “The Merchant of Venice (Annotated)” and “Scintilla” by Steven Morris

These honors recognize how individual artists and productions were affectionately remembered by individuals belonging to our team of generationally, ethnically and gender-diverse writers. T…

King James Opens on Broadway Starring Chris Perfetti & Glenn Davis by bwaySHO

The Stranger Things star chats with @bwaySHO at Sweeney Todd’s Opening Night on Broadway. Plus, one of his #strangerthings costars runs the red carpet. Filmed by Avery Ingvarson & @bwaySH…

Solotech Names Martin Chouinard Chief Global Operations and Asset Officer by Frank Hammel

Solotech named Martin Chouinard as Chief Global Operations and Asset Officer, a new position. Chouinard, who joined Solotech in 2006, has worked in a variety of roles for the company. Since …

On This Side of the World by Steven Morris

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‘Pearl’ Is Now Streaming on Showtime by Atingley4

After hitting theaters in September of last year, and receiving some of the best film reviews of 2022, Ti West’s most recent horror slasher film is finally available to stream from home. �…

Dance Moms Parody Releases Abby Lee Miller's Entrance Song by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out about the newest viral musical that might just be on a stage near you before long.

Video: Will Victoria Clark Earn Her Second Tony Award for KIMBERLY AKIMBO?

Victoria Clark knows what winning Tony Award feels like. Since she took home an award for her performance in The Light in Piazza in 2005 (her first-ever nomination), she has earned four more…

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Sweeney Todd Breaks House Record, Inches Closer to Joining The $2 Million Club by Logan Culwell-Block

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Tony-nominated revival at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. 5/16/23 Goodspeed’s “Gypsy” reviewed by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio. Goodspeed’s “Gypsy” reviewed. Considering Matthew Shepard in Greenfield and arts news for WMass and No.CT. segment begins at: 7:27

New York, New York by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"New York, New York" is a big, jazzy show in the style of golden age musicals we have not seen for a while. While it removes the abusive relationship between Jimmy and Francine from the film…

McCarter Theatre presents Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky by Jeannine A. Cook

Josephine Baker presides in spirit over McCarter’s new production of Blues for an Alabama Sky, in which friends in a 1930s Harlem tenement ask what we gain and lose when we stay or leave. …

‘Sweeney Todd’, ‘Shucked’, ‘Some Like It Hot’ See Box Office Gains After Tony Noms; Britney Spears Musical Begins Preview – Broadway Box by Greg Evans

Tony nominations seem to have given a box office boost to at least some of Broadway’s shows, with Some Like It Hot, Kimberly Akimbo, Parade and Leopoldstadt reporting noticeable bumps for …

The ON SITE OPERA Presents Puccini’s Il Tabarro by Edward Kliszus

Soloists in the ON SITE Opera production of Puccini's Il Tabarro were consistently marvelous and presented a thrilling performance of a seminal artwork with the support of a splendid chorus,…

THE COTILLION by Brittany Crowell

This play with music (written & directed by Colette Robert with music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney, co-produced by New Georges and The Movement Theatre Company), takes a good, ha…

Willa’s Authentic Self by Ilaria

It was amusing and refreshing to see theater not take itself too seriously.  I was smiling through most of the production enjoying the feeling of not knowing what would come next.  Do not …

Alex Newell to Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on THE VOICE Season 23 Finale

Tony Award nominee Alex Newell who is starring in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown musical comedy nominated for nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will perform “Independently Owned…

Evolution of a Sonero by Steven Morris

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Women with Hattitude 2023 by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

The DCPA’s 16th annual Women with Hattitude luncheon welcomed 450 beautifully bedecked women (and gentlemen too!) to a delightful luncheon and networking event in support of the Women’s …

After a scare in D.C., ‘Beetlejuice’ found a second life on Broadway by Thomas Floyd

The touring production of the retooled, Tony-nominated show comes to the National Theatre.

Photos: First Look at HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL World Premiere

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of His Story: The Musical.

2:22 A Ghost Story star Sophia Bush condemns man caught taking photos in ladies’ dressing room by Tom Murray

‘It colours a beautiful night with something ugly and scary and sad,’ Bush said

PRIVATE JONES World Premiere, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More Set for Signature Theatre 2023/24 Season

Signature Theatre has announced its 34th season, featuring six musicals and one play in a season lineup that includes one world premiere and three DC premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park

Check out rehearsal photos for The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of HAMLET.

John Kevin Jones to Perform Whitman in Love at Merchant's House Museum by Leah Putnam

Known for performing A Christmas Carol at the downtown venue, Jones takes on Whitman's poetry in a summer garden party setting.

SW!NG OUT | at The Joyce June 20-July 2, 2023 by Joycetheater

After a triumphant national tour, SW!NG OUT returns to the place where it all started with an encore run at The Joyce. Interdisciplinary artist Caleb Teicher and their brain trust of collabo…

Review: The Fears Is a Laugh-Out-Loud Satire of a Buddhist Support Group

Gaten Matarazzo - Stranger Things; Sweeney Todd by bwaySHO

The Stranger Things star chats with @bwaySHO at Sweeney Todd’s Opening Night on Broadway. Plus, one of his #strangerthings costars runs the red carpet. Filmed by Avery Ingvarson & @bwaySH…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/14/23

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 5/14/2023.

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Acclaimed country singer Olivia Lane to perform at Vernon’s Jacob’s Well Coffeehouse by Steve Smith

Singer Olivia Lane originally studied as an actress, but felt a call to move to Nashville in 2013 and try a career as a country singer. Since then, she and her career have had ups and downs,…

Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, ‘Jeanne du Barry’ and plenty to talk about by The Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE (AP Film Writer) CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes red carpet sprang to life again Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny De…

Photos: Cast and Creators of The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical Take Over Ronnie Scott's by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin this fall at London's Apollo.

Join us for The Power of Food Media: A Conversation with Kae Lani Palmisano & BSR by Alaina Johns

It’s a great time whenever the BSR community gets together, and we’re branching out to welcome some of the city’s top food journalists for an exciting discussion panel (and delicious l…

72nd Outer Critics Circle Award Winners by Sandi Durell

Outstanding New Musical Some Like It Hot; Outstanding New Play – Leopoldstadt The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town new…

‘Shucked’ to Become First Broadway Musical Featured on ‘The Voice,’ With Tony Nominee Alex Newell’s Showstopper Number (EXCLUSIVE) by Chris Willman

“The Voice” has not been much concerned with current Broadway voices until now. That’ll change in a big way with this coming Monday’s episode, which will feature a show-stopping numb…

The Lady Hoofers present On Tap by Camille Bacon-Smith

The all-women dance troupe taps into the old and familiar and blend it with new and refreshing in this year’s edition of On Tap. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Review: Two Men Bond Over Basketball and LeBron in King James

Getting tickets to see Fat Ham this week? Yeah, that’s what we’re doing today. by Fat Ham Broadway

THEATER AND MORE by Sandi Durell

Ellen Foley and Robert I Rubinsky will return with their acclaimed show Club Dada/Kabaret Kaput to Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side) with two shows on May 24 and 25. …

Donna McKechnie, Jason Robert Brown, Alan H. Green, More Set for Barrington's Mr. Finn's Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The summer concert series at the Massachusetts venue launches in June.

Why Tony Nominee Corey Hawkins Embraced Fearlessness in ‘Topdog/Underdog’ by Gordon Cox

The recent Broadway revival of “Topdog/Underdog” may have ended its run, but for Corey Hawkins, the actor now nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the play, the experience left him…

Outer Critics Circle Announces 2023 Awards by American Theatre Editors

'Some Like It Hot' leads with 5 awards, followed by 'Leopoldstadt' with 3.

2023 Tony Nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams Now Has Asthma, But She's Not Letting It Keep Her From Singing by Andrew Gans

For this Broadway veteran, her performance in Some Like It Hot is all about having a ball and embracing imperfections.

Chita Rivera Awards: Dancin’ with & Juliet, A Beautiful Noise & Only Gold by bwaySHO

Evita Teaser by American Repertory Theater

ON SALE NOW AmericanRepertoryTheater.org Rehearsals have wrapped on this eagerly anticipated revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning rock opera. Featuring unforge…

Everything we know so far about the Stage Debut Awards 2023 by Kitty Underwood

The Stage Debut Awards are the only UK theatre awards dedicated solely to recognising new and breakthrough talent on the British stage. The post Everything we know so far about the Stage Deb…

Tin Pan Alley Continued: Chip Deffaa’s Broadway and Vaudeville Legends by Trav S.D.

In keeping with today’s theme of Tin Pan Alley tunes, a wanna make a little plug for the new CD, Chip Deffaa’s Broadway and Vaudeville Legends. Back when I first started producing vaudev…

‘La bohème’ at KenCen will make you fall in love with love again by Alexandra Bowman

Washington National Opera's visually poignant new production features a profoundly talented cast.

Review: College Fun by Erin Kahn

Shakespeare is canceled. Don’t ask why—he just is. It might have something to do with the tremors that keep jarring the college diversity office, or then again, it might not. We’ll nev…

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in London World Premiere of Brokeback Mountain by Andrew Gans

Jonathan Butterell directs Ashley Robinson's adaptation of the intense gay love story.

Britney Spears Authorized and Licensed Once Upon a One More Time Post-Conservatorship by Leah Putnam

Producers James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold have confirmed working with the Princess of Pop on the Broadway musical.

Get a 1st Look at Gabrielle Friedman and Tracie Bennett in Gender-Swapped London Revival of How to Succeed... by Logan Culwell-Block

Georgie Rankcom directs the reimagined take on the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning Frank Loesser musical.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Announces New App, Co-Sponsored by Playbill by Leah Putnam

The app will allow Fringe theatregoers to buy tickets directly on the phone, and randomly recommend shows.

‘My Son’s a Queer…’ — But Now in New York! by Billy McEntee

The London darling, a fringe hit that then headed to the West End in an Olivier-nominated turn, will now have a New York presentation. The post ‘My Son’s a Queer…’ — But Now in New…

Despite Strike, WGA Permits the Tony Awards to Air June 11 by Billy McEntee

“As they have stood by us, we stand with our fellow workers on Broadway who are impacted by our strike,” the WGA statement reads. The post Despite Strike, WGA Permits the Tony Awards to …

Hugh Jackman-Led ‘Oklahoma!’ to Hit Cinemas in July by Billy McEntee

The film will be screened in more than 800 cinemas around the globe for two days only, on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19. The post Hugh Jackman-Led ‘Oklahoma!’ to Hit Cinemas in …

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Photos & Video: Check Out New Promos for CHICAGO on Broadway

Check out new promos for Chicago on Broadway!

Tony Awards broadcast can proceed after striking writers’ union agrees by Michael Paulson and John Koblin

The Tony Awards ceremony had been in doubt ever since Hollywood’s screenwriters went on strike earlier this month.

Writers Guild Will Permit an Altered Tony Awards to Air on June 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced that it will not picket the 2023 Tony Awards, which means the ceremony will go on and be telecast on June 11, after all. The news comes afte…

Tempesta di Mare presents The Women Behind the Screen – The Sensational Female Musicians of Venice’s Orphanages by Gail Obenreder

Tempesta di Mare explores the music of Baroque Venetian charitable institutions that were famous for their vocal and instrumental ensembles, made up of brilliant women artists who were hidde…

Letters: Murray Melvin obituary by Jennifer Hawkins Opie and Philippa Buss

In the early 1950s Murray Melvin acted with the Hampstead Drama Group, north London. My parents, Constance and George Hawkins, did too, and George was its “props maker”. A child at the t…

Scena Theatre’s ‘Three by Yeats’ reclaims Irish national mythology by Guest Author

A stylized staging of poetic playlets written by William Butler Yeats as Ireland fought for independence.

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC) Announces the Winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards Commemorating the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broad by David Roberts

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd …

ADJ Fixtures Chosen Exclusively for Seasons Showroom at New Hampshire’s Brook Casino by Michael Eddy

As part of an extensive remodeling and expansion project, The Brook casino in Seabrook, NH has added a 300-seat showroom. This luxurious and versatile lounge theater will host regular headli…

Christopher Lloyd, Reed Birney, and More Join Shakespeare & Company 2023 Season

Tony-Nominated ‘& Juliet’ And ‘KPOP’ Choreographer Jennifer Weber Signs With UTA by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Weber, the choreographer who recently received Tony Award nominations for her work on & Juliet and KPOP, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Weber is…

Winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards for Broadway and Off-Broadway by Deb Miller

This morning (Tuesday, May 16), the Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of its 72nd Annual Awards honoring achievements in the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season, which, for t…

‘Some Like It Hot’, ‘Leopoldstadt’ Lead Outer Critics Circle Awards by Greg Evans

The Outer Critics Circle has named Some Like It Hot as the year’s Best New Broadway Musical and Leopoldstadt as Best New Broadway Play, the organization announced today. The Circle, made u…

2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt, The Harder They Come, Downstate. by New York Theater

“Some Like It Hot” won outstanding new Broadway musical and four other awards, including outstanding lead performer, at the 72nd Outer Critics Circle Awards. Leopoldstadt won outstanding…

Meet Miriam Silverman: The Tony-Nominated Scene-Stealer of The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window

Funny Girl Star Tovah Feldshuh Celebrates 50 Years on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

Following the May 13 evening performance of Funny Girl, Tovah Feldshuh delivered remarks to the audience in honor of the 50th anniversary of her Broadway debut. Feldshuh plays Mrs. Brice in …

Cynthia Erivo to Headline and Executive Produce Prima Facie Film Adaptation by Ruthie Fierberg

Suzie Miller’s Olivier Award-winning play Prima Facie, which is currently running on Broadway, will be adapted into a feature film. The film will star Tony Award winner and Oscar nominee C…

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Doyle Smiens’ Truth Be Told Celebrating PRIDE 2023

Erika Dickerson-Despenza Is Unearthing the History Lost Because of Hurricane Katrina by Leah Putnam

Her latest play shadow/land, currently playing Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, explores the legacy of Black New Orleans.

Some Like It Hot Dominates 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards; See the Full List of Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical, currently running at the Shubert, won five categories, including Outstanding New Musical.

Jillian Walker's The Whitney Album to Make World Premiere at Soho Rep by Leah Putnam

Honoring the legacy of Whitney Houston and more, it reexamines the labor and perceptions of performance.

The Jeopardy! Category Is...Musical Theatre by Talaura Harms

Get your buzzers ready and test your Broadway musical knowledge against the Jeopardy Masters for a whole category of musical theatre answers.

Frances Ruffelle and Norman Bowman Will Bring Frankie & Beausy to London and New York by Andrew Gans

The duo will play Crazy Coqs and 54 Below.

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About Tales From the Guttenberg Bible at George Street Playhouse? by Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall

The comedy features more than 90 characters portrayed by five actors, including Steve Guttenberg.

2023 Outer Critics Circle Winners Announced: Some Like it Hot, Leopoldstadt Lead Honors by Lauren Yarger

Joshua Satine in Leopoldstadt. Photo: Joan Marcus The cast of Some Like it Hot. Photo: Marc J. Franklin The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York…

TONY Awards Will Go Ahead, WGA Will Not Picket the Show by Michael Eddy

The WGA has made a statement that they will not picket the Tony Awards, thus clearing the way for the Broadway celebration to be broadcast live on June 11, 2023, with some adjustments. The '…

Judy Blume's Ever-Expanding Audience & Relevance by Elyse Sommer

Judy Blume's Ever-Expanding Audience & Relevanceby Elyse SommerI'm too old to have been part of author Judy Blume's ever-expanding fan base of girls from early grades to high school. Con…

A ‘Ted Lasso’ star is coming to NYC for one show. Who is it? by Matt Levy

We'll give you a clue- this character is in Seasons 1, 2 and 3.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd …

Q&A: McKenzie Kurtz says Atlanta paved her yellow brick road to Broadway by Sally Henry Fuller

Stepping into a leading role on Broadway is a dream come true... The post Q&A: McKenzie Kurtz says Atlanta paved her yellow brick road to Broadway appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Schmigadoon! Ep 4 Dance Breakdown ft. CHRIS GATTELLI -Exclusive BTS Footage, Easter Eggs, References by Broadway By Ghostlight

The incredible Chris Gattelli is back and this episode is a DOOZY with the epic Talk To Daddy and Good Enough To Eat! So many easter eggs, so many stories and more pre-viz AND rehearsal foot…

SOME LIKE IT HOT Scores Big at 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

Some Like It Hot took home the most Outer Critics Circle Awards this year, with Leopoldstadt following closely behind. Find out all the 2023 winners here.

Christ Community Church Elevates Worship Experience with Elation Fuze Lighting Upgrade by Michael Eddy

One of five Christ Community campuses in the greater Chicago area, Christ Community’s St. Charles/South Elgin location recently received a key lighting and house lighting upgrade of Elatio…

Parade's Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Jason Robert Brown to Perform at White House in Live-Streamed Event May 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

The performance is part of a celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Cush Jumbo Will Join David Tennant in Donmar Warehouse Macbeth by Andrew Gans

Max Webster will direct the Shakespeare tragedy.

2023 Tony Awards will happen after all following special WGA deal amid writers’ strike by Jordan Hoffman

The show will go on.  Well, it was always likely going to go on, but now, thanks to a special arrangement with the Writers Guild, the 2023 Tony Awards will still happen as planned on CBS on…

Robe Helps TAPFS Reach Dark Side of the Moon by Michael Eddy

Ever popular, The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) continues touring year-round entertaining audiences of all ages, from original Pink Floyd fans to new ones not even born when the massive…

Jodie Comer, J. Harrison Ghee, Sean Hayes, Alex Newell Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Susan Grace

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‘Zorro, the Musical’ is a big, bold show in a small space by Eric Fitzgerald

Wheat Ridge Theatre Company has another hit with the famous folktale

'Blaze' brings Big Muddy Dance season to a close by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The dance showcase includes two world premieres.

Nsangou Njikam's When We Left Pt.1 to Receive Staged Reading by Margaret Hall

The play will be the newest offering of the Building the Box series.

The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window by Darryl Reilly

Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan star in this stirring revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s 1964 play of ideas depicting crusading Greenwich Village idealists. The post The Sign in Sidney Brus…

Rivertown rises as it descends to the depths with ‘SpongeBob Musical’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) Despite its having won a Tony Award for scenic design, The SpongeBob Musical appeared to be a lightweight entry on the season f…

Seattle Rep’s ‘Lydia and the Troll’ has catchy tunes, emotional story by Dusty Somers

Seattle theater artist Justin Huertas' world-premiere musical is at Seattle Rep through June 11.

Haunted Mansion | Official Trailer by Walt Disney Studios

Watch the brand-new trailer for Haunted Mansion, appearing only in theaters July 28: https://youtu.be/AjLKTz81bj8 Directed by Justin Simien, the film features an all-star cast ensemble cas…

Haunted Mansion | Official Trailer by Walt Disney Studios

Take the ride to the other side. Watch the brand-new trailer for Haunted Mansion, appearing only in theaters July 28. Directed by Justin Simien, the film features an all-star cast ensemble …

Photos: First Look at MJ's New Michael Jackson, Elijah Rhea Johnson

All new production photos have been released from the hit musical MJ, featuring the show’s new star, Elijah Rhea Johnson, in role of Michael Jackson. Johnson joined the production in A…

Anger as intruder tries to take photos in 2:22 West End dressing room by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

Sophia Bush, who is following Cheryl to take up a role in the West End thriller, said the unidentified man had made the experience ‘ugly and scary and sad’ The new star of the West End p…

Photos: May 9th LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Full Of Female Fabulosity

The May 9th installment of THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER was a special one for the ladies.

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Was Fully Authorized by Britney Spears

Once Upon a One More Time, the new musical featuring the music of Britney Spears, is now in previews on Broadway. BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical is fully authorizaed by Spears he…

A Modern Muslim Love Story: A Review of “Hatefuck” at First Floor Theater by Tristan Bruns

A show that portrays “real” Muslim characters who spend half the show in their undergarments, twisting and contorting in all manner of sexual positions, and the other half having deep co…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Tony Awards to Appeal WGA’s Waiver Decision, Erivo to Lead ‘Prima Facie’ Film, Robyn Hurder Performs ‘Mother’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

Cush Jumbo to play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant in Macbeth by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cush Jumbo is to play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant in Shakespeare's Macbeth this December at the Donmar Warehouse. This post Cush Jumbo to play Lady Macbeth opposite D…

Medea in mid-air: how Syracuse’s Greek theatre keeps the classics alive by Michael Billington

Playing in the vast ancient amphitheatre, imaginative new productions of Euripides and Aeschylus find fresh nuance even in this huge space How best to stage the great Greek classics? The fas…

Happy Music Hall and Variety Day by Trav S.D.

Today we invite you to join our friends of the British Music Hall Society in celebrating British Music Hall & Variety Day. How can you do this? Why, you could share your favorite relevan…

In Fells Point, reading Edgar Allan Poe through the night for ‘Doomsday’ is ‘quirky, like Baltimore’ by Abigail Gruskin

The event put on by The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre and independent bookstore Greedy Reads will start at noon Saturday and end the same time the next day. It’s attracted a lineup of B…

Finding Your First Agent by Emma Houlahan

Finding your first agent can seem like a daunting task. Our latest blog post guides you through the journey with some top tips for a fulfilling process!

On the Couch with Aaron Tsindos

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Photos: First Look at Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on …

CHITA AND HER ACHIEVEMENTS By Peter Filichia

What does Chita Rivera not have in common with Jean Hersholt, Isabelle Stevenson and Irving G. Thalberg? She didn’t have to die to get an award named for her. Next week, choreographers and…

Catherine Shipton joins Todd Carty in The Mousetrap 70th Anniversary UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Catherine Shipton joins Todd Carty in the 70th Anniversary Tour of Dame Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - The World's Longest Running Play! This post Catherine Shipton joins …

Steel Magnolias

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9 fun things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, May 18-21 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PARADE Will Perform At White House Event In Celebration Jewish American Heritage Month

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Parade composer Jason Robert Brown and stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond to a White House event celebrating Jewish American Herit…

Crazy For You announces full casting for Gillian Lynne Theatre transfer by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has now been announced for the London transfer of Susan Stroman's acclaimed production of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This post Crazy For You announce…

Wake Up With BWW 5/16: TONY AWARDS Broadcast Will Go on June 11, and More!

Top stories: The Tony Awards will air on June 11th as planned, plus watch an exclusive video message from Sebastian Arcelus, in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Meet Bob’s Dance Shop, ‘World-Class Vibe Curators’ by Margaret Fuhrer

The group brings the inclusive spirit of viral dance challenges out into the fresh air with its joyfully queer “flash Bobs.”

Shelley Lasica: WHEN I AM NOT THERE

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Cynthia Erivo to star in movie adaptation of hit play Prima Facie by Benjamin Lee

Oscar-nominated actor will take on role that Jodie Comer played and won an Olivier award for her performance as a lawyer grappling with sexual assault Cynthia Erivo is set to star in a big-s…

I’m an inspiration to my sister. Unfortunately, what I’ve inspired is a standup routine | Zoe Williams by Zoe Williams

Comedians will say anything for a laugh – and I’ve given her years of material Two years ago, my sister was about to turn 50 and I called her spouse to see what he was getting her. He ra…

Melbourne Cabaret Festival reveals full program for 2023

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Off-Broadway Review: THE GOODBYE GIRL (J2 Spotlight Musical Theatre Company at Theatre Row) by Paulanne Simmons

ARE WE EVER GOING TO SAY GOODBYE TO GOODBYE GIRL? The 1977 film The Goodbye Girl, written by Neil Simon and directed by Herbert Ross, was the first romantic comedy to earn over $100 million …

Theater Review: XANADU (San Diego Musical Theatre) by Milo Shapiro

XANA-DOOZY OF A MUSICAL Playwrights of musicals have frequently, with varying degrees of success, taken a successful non-musical movie and worked it into a staged musical. Billy Elliott, Wai…

Tartuffe or The Hypocrite by Jk Clarke

By Stuart Miller . . .  When my son and I saw Molière in the Park’s staged reading of Tartuffe in Prospect Park two years ago, we laughed frequently and marveled at the relevance of Moli…

Theater Review: THE CHRONICLES OF KALKI (Moxie Theatre in San Diego) by Milo Shapiro

VISHNU WERE HERE First, a little history lesson:  In the Hindu religion, the god Vishnu incarnated ten times as different “avatara,” which can be interpreted different ways, including �…

Disenchanted Offers a Snarky, Sardonic View of Happily Ever After by Jk Clarke

By Myra Chanin . . .  In 2009, when Disenchanted was getting ready to hold its first workshop (at Pearl Studios in New York City), over 700 women auditioned for the 11 roles for a one-night…

Prospero Arts and QPAC reveal star-studded The Wizard of Oz Cast

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Tony Awards Get a Waiver from Writers Guild: Show Will Go On, But Exactly How No One Knows by Roger Friedman

The Tony Awards can proceed with their show on Sunday, June 11th. It can be broadcast on CBS thanks to a waiver

Writers Guild won’t picket 2023 Tony Awards, but denies interim agreement for show by Allie Griffin

Writers Guild of America members won't picket the 2023 Tony Awards amid their ongoing strike seeking higher wages and better job protections, the labor union announced Monday night.

BREAK – a mashup of dance, theatre & circus by Aussie Theatre

Break, the courageous new work from The Farm and Cecilia (Ceci) Martin, is an intensely personal exploration of how we

Melbourne Queer Film Festival announces new Program Director

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Playbill Songwriter Series: Tatiana Pandiani, Jacinta Clusellas, and Melis Aker Present ...

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

Melbourne youngsters invited to perform in Circa’s Carnival of the Animals by Aussie Theatre

World class contemporary circus company Circa is inviting aspiring young talent to perform in its Melbourne run of Carnival of

Writers Guild clears path for Tony Awards to proceed — with alterations by Ashley Lee

The WGA announced Monday that it would not picket the Broadway awards show, scheduled for June 11, allowing it to proceed in altered form.

Nathaniel Stampley and Bryonha Marie Star in Signature Theatre's Sweeney Todd, Beginning May 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Sondheim favorite is playing the D.C.-area theatre through July 9.

Glenn Davis and Chris Perfetti Star in Rajiv Joseph's King James, Opening Off-Broadway May 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Taking its name from basketball star LeBron James, the work comes to New York after runs at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group.

WGA Allows TONY Awards; Equity stands with Writers Strike (Newsies) by bwaySHO

The Writers Guild of America says they won't picket the TONY AWARDS, allowing the Broadway ceremony (Broadway League & American Theatre Wing) to take place with alterations. Equity members…

WGA will not picket unscripted broadcast of the Tony Awards on June 11 by Deb Miller

The striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) just announced that it will not picket an altered version of the 76th Annual Tony Awards, so the show can go on as scheduled on Sunday, June 11, i…

CHICAGO Haze Operator Given Night Off by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - The haze operator at Broadway's Chicago has officially been given the night off in response...

IMPRESSIONS: Miguel Gutierrez “I As Another” at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Miguel Gutierrez “I As Another” at Baryshnikov Arts Center" Miguel Gutierrez doesn’t just make dances. He makes problems. Or rather, he gives problems shape and voice..…