Once Upon a One More Time – Who Controls the Narrative? by Jk Clarke

By Carole Di Tosti . . .  Everyone should write their own story. But how is this possible if an omnipotent narrator demands obedience upon the threat of banishment? We discover dreams can c…

YES, WE DO LIKE IKE – AND JOHN RUBINSTEIN by Peter Filichia

“Never address criticism directly.” That was President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s policy, but in this one case, he’d made an exception....Continue Reading The post YES, WE DO LIKE IKE �…

Brisbane Festival unveils a world-class 2023 program

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A new free play at Federal Hall reveals the bumpy early days of the government by Jennifer Vanasco

Democracy is messy. A new free play for visitors to the Federal Hall National Monument in New York shows just how messy the early days of the federal government were.

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans to star in Queen Mother comedy in the West End by Tom Ambrose

Michael Grandage will direct Wilton as the Queen Mother, with Evans playing her most loyal servant, in new play Backstairs Billy this autumn Luke Evans will return to the West End this autum…

Brisbane Festival launches 2023 program by Aussie Theatre

Brisbane Festival returns in 2023 with a program that promises connection, community, complexity, and joy in a city-wide celebration of

Celebrate Friendship in July's 2023 Playbill Horoscopes | Flipboard

Playbill - Which musical theatre character's journey aligns with your horoscope reading for July? Friendship and celebration mark the month of ...

Twitter \ Playbill على تويتر: "Theatregoers eager to return to Broadway will need to show proof of ...

This is sad news. “Papers please” to see Broadway shows? Guess I'll not be moving back to NYC. Some cannot get the vaccine for medical reasons. So, we ...

HOWARD DA SILVA: IN CELEBRATION ON THE 4th

July 4, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler

When Winston Went to War with the Wireless, Donmar Warehouse review – lively, but messy by Aleks.sierz

Jack Thorne’s play about the BBC informs and educates, but does not really entertain Can things change, or must they always stay the same? The latest history play by Jack Thorne, a man of…

May-June 2023: Liberation, Grief and Divorce by Nicole Serratore

I ended up watching a couple of "sad people shows" ™ done in very different styles but both with a languid thoughtfulness. ********************************** Summer StrikeI found Im Siwa…

A rousing coming-of-age musical is right on time in ‘Fun Home’ at Studio Theatre by Daarel Burnette Ii

The superb acting will resonate with LGBTQ and straight audiences alike.

Hamilton Behind The Scenes by bwaySHO

BTS of Hamilton featuring Mandy Gonzalez, Thayne Jasperson, Preston Mui & Jennifer Geller. SHO glad I got to see this cast perform for #GMA! ⭐️ #Hamilton #theschuylersisters #4thofjuly #…

Commuter Tax Benefit by Broadway Joe

Happy Summer, Creative Financiers!  Summer is always a good time to get your financial house in order, and I thought we’d cover an easy and often overlooked resource today- the […] The …

A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville by Eric Fitzgerald

Parker Arts/Give 5 Productions serves up a jukebox musical in paradise The post A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Alex Edelman: Just for Us **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward July 4, 2023: Alex Edelman begins his Broadway one-man show Just for Us at the Hudson Theater with fairly standard jokes about gorillas and horses, but he soon makes a d…

New York, New York by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2023 (Wine & Peaches LLC) New York, New York is destined to go down in musical theater history books for its creative team, which includes the legendary composer …

Roundabout Underground to present the World Premiere Of Covenant by Andrew Poretz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Covenant by York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene. Covenant explores the power of belief and the thin line between ru…

It’s their city, too: Philly’s young people deserve to take up space by Camille Bacon-Smith

Headlines about mobs of disruptive teens are dominating Philly this year. Why won’t we invest in spaces that welcome youngsters and keep them safe? Camille Bacon-Smith considers, in a conv…

HOWARD DA SILVA: IN CELEBRATION ON THE 4th by Ron Fassler

Howard Da Silva as Benjamin Franklin in “1776” (1969). Photo by Martha Swope.July 4, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler I’ve been writing 1776-themed columns on July 4…

Review: Amber Gray: Gray Matter at 54 Below by Lane Williamson

Amber Gray shows a personal side and remains connected to her Off-Broadway roots in a new solo show. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Review: Amber Gray: Gray Matter at 54 Below appeared fi…

On the Fourth, Fairs, and Festivals by Trav S.D.

In my never ending search for a Grand Unified Field Theory of Show Business, I have been harping an awful lot the last several months on the topic of the ancient Pagan holidays that were abs…

Scenes from Immersive London Guys and Dolls at Bridge Theatre by TheaterMania

The new production is directed by Nicholas Hytner.

The Third Man Audience Reactions by Official London Theatre

Graham Greene’s brilliant story – which was made into a landmark film and published as a novella – now comes to the stage in new musical written by Christopher Hampton with music by Ge…

Smackdown in Scotland: the full-tilt drama grappling with national identity by Mark Fisher

What can the ancient sport of backhold wrestling tell us about today’s struggles over unity and tradition? Our writer heads to the Highlands to see On the far side of the field, a girls’…

Richard II in a hot tub, Much Ado done anew: Canada’s Stratford festival puts shocks into Shakespeare by Chris Wiegand

A disco king hits the dancefloor, Beatrice and Benedick’s romcom gets a feminist framing and Lear faces dystopia as the revered rep company returns in full force Drive west of Toronto for …

Theatre Review: ‘Fun Home’ at Studio Theatre by Anne Valentino

Plays containing lesbian leads are sadly—at least in this lesbian’s opinion—few and far between. Broadway musicals containing a lead character who is lesbian are even scarcer. In fact,…

THE ANCIENT KYRGYZ PUPPET THEATER WHERE DANCING MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE STARS by Robert Shuman

(from Radio Liberty, 7/2.) A Kyrgyz artist is keeping alive a puppet theater tradition that dates back centuries. Esenbek Mairykov, 71, learned to carve his dancing mountain goats from his g…

Grand Magic review – tricksy comedy asks how to use your illusion by Chris Wiegand

Tom Patterson theatre, Stratford, OntarioAntoni Cimolino directs a sophisticated and stimulating production of Eduardo De Filippo’s funny yet poignant play It starts with a carefree round …

No Fireworks On Most Broadway Stages Tonight: Few Shows Open On July 4th Holiday – Complete List by Greg Evans

Rather than list the Broadway shows that have canceled performances due to the July 4th holiday – and the competition from the 47th annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration, it…

America's Greatest Woman Playwright (Maybe) (Part II)

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My Child Wants To Do Theatre…Now What? by Kevan Dunkelberg

Congratulations, you have a theatre kid! But how do you nurture your child’s aptitude for theatre if you have no idea where to begin? Don't panic, we have some great advice to start you of…

BroadwayRadio Special: Jan Simpson’s 2023 Summer Reading List and Interview with Robert W. Schneider by James Marino

In this special July 4, 2023 episode, James Marino and Jan Simpson talk with Robert W. Schneider about his new book, “Fifty Key Stage Musicals.” This book is part of Jan Simpson’s 2023…

The Snakes of Damajanti by Trav S.D.

Mysteries abound about the great snake charmer Nala Damajanti (1861-?). Like Little Egypt and many famous 20th century advertising mascots, “Nala Damajanti” may have been played by more …

Grey House Star Tatiana Maslany Has a Lot of Questions by Talaura Harms

The She-Hulk star is back on Broadway in the Levi Holloway thriller.

Rosie Jones on death threats, anxiety and anger: ‘I’m not this happy person all the time’ by Frances Ryan

As a comedian, Jones is known for her wit and enthusiasm, but her new documentary tackles the horrendous abuse she and other disabled people face. She discusses fame, therapy, flaws and back…

REMEMBERING SHELDON HARNICK By Peter Filichia

Whenever a great musical theater luminary dies, I listen to every cast album that represents this songwriter’s work in chronological order. This past week has been especially moving, than…

Come From Away by Musicalsplaining

This week we travel to The Rock to discuss the pro-shot version of the hit 9/11 musical. Angie's earnestness spidey-sense tingles and Kaveh learns what happens at the end of the Robert Patti…

The Olivier award winning musical RODGER’S & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! starring Hugh Jackman to screen in cinemas globally for 2 days only! by Aussie Theatre

Today Trafalgar Releasing, in partnership with Concord Originals and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, announced the international cinema release of

School Plays Are the Latest Cultural Battleground by Michael Paulson

At a time when lawmakers and parents are seeking to restrict what can and cannot be taught in classrooms, many teachers are seeing efforts to limit what can be staged in their auditoriums.

On the Couch with Maria Theodorakis

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Melbourne Cabaret Festival returns

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Moama Lights transforms the Murray these Winter School Holidays

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Off the Record to premiere at New Theatre

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Rehearsals commence ahead of Sweeney Todd at the Sydney Opera House by Aussie Theatre

The residents of Fleet Street have arrived in town ahead of the Sydney Opera House season of Sweeney Todd: The

A Playlist for the Revolution, Bush Theatre review - idealism meets reality head-on by Helen Hawkins

Two students clash over changing the world with a playlist The revolution in the title of AJ Yi’s new play at the Bush is the one activists hoped to set in motion in Hong Kong in 2019, whe…

Perceptions

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Ramin Karimloo Stars in Italian Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera Beginning July 4 by Andrew Gans

Federico Bellone directs the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which will also play Monaco's Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

Adrienne Warren, Ruthie Ann Miles, More Celebrate A Capitol Fourth on PBS July 4 by Andrew Gans

Alfonso Ribeiro hosts the 43rd annual concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Book Your Virtual Experience With Nico DeJesus, Brittney Johnson, Patti Murin & More on BWW Stage Door

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you Stage Door, a platform allowing for your favorite performers to offer more virtual services including video shout outs, virtual classes, meet & gree…