Malthouse Theatre announces 2024 Season

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precipice and Cry Baby, INDance, Neilson Studio, Sydney Dance Company, August 17, 2023 by Deborah

Sydney Dance Company’s generous outreach to contemporary choreographers, INDance, opened its second season last night with works from two West Australian choreographers. Founded last year,…

Playbill Pick: We'll Have Nun of It at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Flipboard

Playbill - This new musical features five actor-musicians and is reminiscent of Spring Awakening, but in a convent. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe ...

Playbill Pick: Shadow Kingdom at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Flipboard

Playbill - 400 different shadow puppets are used to bring this beautiful, family-friendly show to life. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the ...

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Playbill looks back at the actors, directors, choreographers, and other theatremakers who died in the past year. Article | By Robert Viagas | December ...

A comical inside look at movie stars behaving badly in ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at Broadway’s Golden Theatre by Deb Miller

When the summer blockbuster Jaws, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, was released in 1975,…

Regent Theatre Melbourne/Naarm Bump In - Timelapse by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

12 days of determination equals a SPECTACULAR set! Our crew worked day and night to install Derek McLane’s scenic design BACK into the Regent Theatre! #MoulinRougeTheMusial #setinstallat…

Amusements by Ikechukwu Ufomadu review – inscrutably cool anti-comedy by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAssuming the guise of ‘an old-school entertainment type’, this fringe debutant is hypnotically unusual The fashion is for fringe newcomers to deliver solo s…

Review: Savor High-Def Chekhov in a Marvelously Intimate ‘Uncle Vanya’ by David Cote

What’s gained by staging Chekhov in the round, with actors just feet away, sometimes lit only by a candle? It’s what you’d expect: a wonderfully intense experience of the text.

Westfield News/ MassLive ArtsBeat 8/7/23. by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/ MassLive ArtsBeat 8/7/23. Arts news for WMass and NoCT

Preview of Grease’s no 1 song revealed by Sean McLoughlin

Producers of the multi-million dollar stage musical GREASE have revealed a sneak preview of a recording of one of the

Building A Show | SIX | Episode 13. Choreography by Mirvish Productions

The resident choreographer is responsible for ensuring that the original creative vision of the show is adhered to in a new production. Whether audiences see SIX in New York, London, or Toro…

Operation Mincemeat - West End by bwaySHO

The cast of Operation Mincemeat jump at the end of their curtain call in a the West End. Thanks Rachel Pantrey for capturing this & Val Marques for sending it over! #OperationMincemeat #Lo…

Grand Magic Cast Visits the Cheese Boutique | Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

Join Christo Graham and Emilio Vieira, from the cast of Grand Magic, as they visit the Cheese Boutique on their quest for the perfect spaghetti and meatballs! They are joined by Chef Matthe…

Broadway Cares Sends Emergency Grant to Help Hawaii Wildfire Victims

Learn about Broadway Cares' generous emergency grant to assist victims of the recent Hawaii wildfires. Find out more about the relief efforts and how they are supporting those affected by th…

Broadway Cares Sends $50,000 Emergency Grant to Hawaii Wildfire Victims by Meg Masseron

The donation will help the food bank provide meals, fresh water, and personal hygiene supplies to thousands of survivors.

Playbill Pick: An Evening of Mayhem with Megan Stalter at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Jeffrey Vizcaíno

The Hacks and social media star takes center stage at her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut.

Nicole deBree, from Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown, sings at the Colorado Rockies game by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

World premiere by Sheryl McCallum and David Nehls. Based on the book Miss Rhythm by Ruth Brown with Andrew Yule. Now playing, through Oct 15 at the Garner Galleria Theatre. Tickets at denver…

BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Back to the Future on Broadway.

"Lucky Day" from Summer Stock at Goodspeed by Goodspeed Musicals

Gilbert L. Bailey II and Will Roland perform "Lucky Day" in the world premiere of Summer Stock in rehearsal at Goodspeed Musicals. July 7 - Aug 27, 2023 The Goodspeed, East Haddam Learn mor…

"Everybody Step" from Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals by Goodspeed Musicals

"Everybody Step" from Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals. July 7 - Aug 27, 2023 The Goodspeed, East Haddam Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/summer-stock with Erika Amato, Steph…

"Light of a Clear Blue Morning" from Here You Come Again at Goodspeed Musicals by Goodspeed Musicals

July 26-August 27, 2023 at The Terris Theatre, Chester Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/here-you-come-again This rollicking and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard …

"It Had To Be You" from Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals by Goodspeed Musicals

Corbin Bleu and Danielle Wade perform "It Had To Be You" in the world premiere of Summer Stock in rehearsal at Goodspeed Musicals. July 7 - Aug 27, 2023 The Goodspeed, East Haddam Learn mor…

Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York and SeaChange partner to save NYC’s nonprofit theaters by Ruthie Fierberg

Short-term bridge loans will be available for A.R.T./NY member organizations.

4 Felons & A Funeral: Ed Fringe by bwaySHO

Head inside curtain call for Four Felons & A Funeral at #EdFringe #NewMusical #theatre 🎥: @bwaySHO

Playbill Pick: England & Son at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Logan Culwell-Block

Mark Thomas stars in a tour-de-force solo play about colonialism that seems ready for a West End run.

Graham Linehan show staged outside Scottish parliament after second venue cancels by Severin Carrell Scotland Editor

Makeshift outdoor show held after two venues cancel booking of comedian known for his gender-critical beliefs A comedy event featuring Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was staged in the ope…

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sends emergency grant to aid Hawaii wildfire survivors by Ruthie Fierberg

Thousands of people have lost their homes due to wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.

Photos: See Tim Murray Get Into Green Makeup For His Witchy Edinburgh Fringe Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Playbill followed the solo performer as he gets ready to perform Tim Murray Is Witches.

Check Out New Portraits of Broadway's Purlie Victorious Company by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Odom Jr. will return to Broadway in Ossie Davis' play.

Can I Report Anonymously? - Harassment Reporting Series 2 by Actors' Equity Association

Welcome back to Equity's series on reporting harassment and discrimination through Lighthouse Services. In this series, we will be providing you with the tools to report harassment experienc…

Kathy & Stella Solve A Murder - Edinburgh Fringe by bwaySHO

Photos: See Portraits of the Company of PURLIE VICTORIOUS

Explore a collection of stunning portraits featuring the talented cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Get to know the actors bringing this hit show to life.

‘I was never interested in being famous’: dance legend Yvonne Rainer on her gloriously weird film career by Adrian Horton

As a retrospective of her work opens in London, Rainer looks back at her journey from experimental choreographer to anarchic film-maker and back again Yvonne Rainer is the iconoclastic chore…

Blizzard review – Emily Woof’s delightful storm of ideas and feeling by Mark Fisher

Summerhall, Edinburgh This brainy solo show follows Woof’s intuitive thinker, standing in to deliver a lecture for her hyper-rational neuroscientist husband And she starts off chatting to …

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time review – grief, regret and lots of laughter by Brian Logan

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh In an affecting set, the comic reflects on his younger brother’s death and the importance of holding loved ones close It is said that comedy is tragedy plus time …

FOR-A Announces First Alfalite Sale to Live Event Production Company in the U.S. by Michael Eddy

 Premier live event production company, White Tie Productions, purchased 120 Alfalite Litepix Series panels, making them the first live event company in the U.S. with Alfalite LED panels…

Pass the absinthe: This ‘Moulin Rouge!’ is a cynical steamroller by Celia Wren

While the musical dazzles visually, its tired tale and bloated jukebox score fall flat at the Kennedy Center.

Canto USA Appoints Shawn Harmon as North American Sales Manager by Michael Eddy

Canto USA announces that Shawn Harmon has been appointed as its North American Sales Manager, beginning October 1, 2023. A graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in …

Proof by [email protected]

Proof   Reviewed by Steven Leigh Morris Dig Deep Theatre/Olive Branch Theatricals at The Main Through August 20 RECOMMENDED David Auburn’s 2000 drama, Proof, (originally produced by the …

Patina Miller, Krysta Rodriguez, Norm Lewis, More to Perform in VOICES: STARS FOR FOSTER KIDS Benefit Concert

You Gotta Believe's 9th Annual Benefit Concert, Voices: Stars for Foster Kids has announced its star-studded lineup. Performing in the concert are Patina Miller, Krysta Rodriguez, Norm Lewis…

Terrence Mann, Charlotte d’Amboise, Krysta Rodriguez, Norm Lewis, More Join Voices: Stars for Foster Kids by Meg Masseron

The benefit concert will be directed by Brenda Braxton with music direction by Seth Rudetsky.

A.R.T./NY Teams with SeaChange to Provide Loans for New York City Arts Nonprofit Organizations

The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./NY) has teamed up with SeaChange Capital Partners to create NYC Bridge Funding for the Arts (NYCBFA), providing short-term bridge loan…

Get a 1st Look at Free Public Works The Tempest Musical, Starring Renée Elise Goldsberry by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The Free Shakespeare in the Park production also features Anthony Chatmon II, Jo Lampert, Joél Pérez, and Theo Stockman.

Helios review – Greek myth comes sweetly to modern Yorkshire by Kate Wyver

Summerhall, EdinburghGig-theatre blends beguiling music with warm storytelling to retell the story of Phaeton’s theft from the sun god In an airless basement room, Wright and Grainger weav…

André Petrus Immerses Shania Twain in a World of JDC Hybrid Lights by Michael Eddy

Nashville's Geodis Park staged its first ever concert recently, hosting Shania Twain’s one-off 'Queen of Me' stadium show. The concert was lit by André Petrus to add dimension to a concep…

Broadway's Chris Peluso Passes Away at 38 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Peluso covered lead roles in Broadway's Assassins and Lestat and was an equally familiar presence in London, starring in Death Takes a Holiday.

Photos: Meet the Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Rehearsals are now underway for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. The company just met the press and you can check…

FROZEN North American Tour Welcomes New Cast Members

Discover the latest updates on Disney's Frozen North American Tour, including the addition of new cast members. Get an inside look at the talented performers joining the production and exper…

‘(Un)Documents’ explores immigration issues as part of Just Kin Arts Festival in Hartford by Christopher Arnott

Jesús I. Valles performs "(Un)Documented" on Friday and Saturday at HartBeat Ensemble's Carriage House in Hartford. Saturday's performance is preceded by the Just Kin Arts Festival.

STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along …

Southampton Arts Center by Barry Gordin

You Resemble Me & Mountainfilm On Tour Southampton to be screened at Southampton Arts Center. August 16, 2023: Southampton Arts center announced the screening of You Resemble Me and M…

Oscar at The Crown UK - Edinburgh Fringe by bwaySHO

Oscar at The Crown #EdFringe post-SHO report with cameos from my friends at Hello Kitty Must Die as well as Mickey-Jo & Aeron! #Oscaratthecrown #fringe #hellokittymustdie #theatre #uk #ukth…

Harmony Completes Casting by Sandi Durell

The upcoming Broadway production of Harmony has shared its full cast and creative team. The previously announced musical, which features music by Barry Manilow, lyrics by Bruce Sussman and …

Tour of Disney's Frozen Welcomes New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Caroline Bowman as Elsa and Lauren Nicole Chapman as Anna.

A.R.T./NY and SeaChange Capital Partners Join Forces for New Loan Program by Meg Masseron

The program will offer short-term loans for NYC-based not-for-profit arts and culture organizations.

Dael Orlandersmith’s Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance to Make New York Premiere at Rattlestick Theater

Sit Down With Dialect Coach & Performer, Becca Barrett by Emma Houlahan

In the next interview in our Multi-Hyphenate series, we sat down with dialect coach and performer, Becca Barrett, to talk all things voice!

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Work by Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More

Find out the latest news from Playwrights Horizons as they announce new commissions from acclaimed playwrights Jordan E. Cooper and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Discover what these talented write…

Theatre News: District Improv Festival Returns for a Weekend-Long Celebration by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Line up to feature top performers from across the country along side local talent WASHINGTON, DC —The 9th District Improv Festival (DIF) returns to the nation’s capital from September 8-…

Preston Perez and More New Cast Members Join Disney’s Frozen Tour

Photos: See Renée Elise Goldsberry & More in Rehearsals for Public Works' THE TEMPEST

Explore exclusive rehearsal photos and behind-the-scenes insights from the upcoming production of Public Works’ THE TEMPEST. Get a sneak peek at the cast and see what goes into bringing th…

Theatre News: Janet Stanford, Founding Artistic Director of Imagination Stage, Announces Her Departure After 30 Years by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

BETHESDA, MD (August 17, 2023) — Founding Artistic Director, Janet Stanford, has announced that she will depart Imagination Stage in the summer of 2024, after over 30 years at the youth ar…

The Shark Is Broken by Joseph Pisano

As for what's in a name, yes, Ian Shaw is Robert's son, returning the life-giving favor not just through his words but also bodily, portraying his father in "The Shark Is Broken" with a cand…

See Renée Elise Goldsberry and the Cast of Public Works’ The Tempest in Rehearsal

Patriots, Peter Morgan’s Putin Play, Eyes New York Transfer

Video: Idina Menzel Teaches TODAY SHOW Hosts How to Moonwalk Ahead of Upcoming 'Drama Queen' Album

Idina Menzel appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss her new album, 'Drama Queen.' In the video, she discusses her viral TikToks, including one showcasing her 'moonwalk' dance mov…

Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns & More Join WILD ABOUT YOU World Premiere Recording

Get all the details on the star-studded cast of the world premiere recording of WILD ABOUT YOU, featuring Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Jackie Burns, and more. Find out the release date …

Janet Stanford to Depart Imagination Stage by American Theatre Editors

Stanford will depart the organization after more than 30 years of service to young audiences in the DMV area and beyond.

Video: The Teen Critics Have the Time of Their Lives at BACK TO THE FUTURE

In this video, out Teen Critics head to the Winter Garden Theatre to check out Back to the Future on Broadway. Curious about what they thought of the show? Find out here!

Off-Broadway League to Present 'The Producer's Edge' Seminar Series: Empowering Excellence Off-Broadway

Learn the insider secrets of Off-Broadway success at 'The Producer's Edge' Seminar Series presented by the Off-Broadway League. Gain valuable insights from industry experts and take your car…

Playwrights Horizons Commissions New Works From Jordan E. Cooper, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu, More by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway theatre company partners with several foundations to support artists at various stages in their careers.

Ruth Tester, Allan Gould and The Story Behind “Makers of Melody” by Trav S.D.

I only learned about this couple of performers a few days ago from the intrepid explorer Eve Golden. But as it happens, August 17 was the birthday of one of them, Ruth Tester (1903-1993). Te…

Janet Stanford, Imagination Stage founding AD, announces retirement by News Desk

She will depart the company in summer 2024 after 30 years at the youth arts powerhouse.

Now Hiring: Marketing Manager, Technical Director & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/17/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Jason Robert Brown on building ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ by Thomas Floyd

A Tony-winning composer looks back on his 2014 show — now onstage at Signature Theatre — and reflects on the state of modern musical theater.

Karen Finley's COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco to Return to NYC by Meg Masseron

The performance piece reflects on pandemic trauma and coping with isolation, loss, and anxiety.

Final Curtain on The New Ohio by Holli Harms

It takes courage, resilience, belief, faith, and a smidgeon of insanity to create theatrical art, to create a theater company, to just plain create.

FELLOW TRAVELERS Starring Matt Bomer & Jonathan Bailey Sets Premiere Date on Showtime

Fellow Travelers, Showtime's upcoming limited series starring Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) and Jonathan Bailey (Wicked movie, Company) has announced a Showtime premier…

Stars in the House to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Camp Film in Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the evening to support the Entertainment Community Fund.

Bradley Cooper's Use of Facial Prosthetics in Leonard Bernstein Film Maestro Comes Under Fire by Margaret Hall

The Netflix film, co-starring Carey Mulligan as Bernstein's wife Felicia, arrives in November.

At Edinburgh Fringe, Small Shows With Big Ambitions by Houman Barekat

This year, the stronger productions in the open-to-all event were on a par with many in the more prestigious, curated Edinburgh International Festival.

Applications are Open for Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America Fellowships by Ruthie Fierberg

The Black Theatre Coalition/Broadway Across America (BTC/BAA) Fellowship program is now accepting applications through September 29. This marks the third year the two organizations have …

John Gore Foundation Donates $5 Million to Entertainment Community Fund by Ruthie Fierberg

The Entertainment Community Fund (ECF) received a $5 million donation from Tony Award-winning producer John Gore via the John Gore Foundation. (Broadway News is a subsidiary of the John Gore…

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Exclusive: Listen to Two Songs from SIDEWAYS the Musical- Original Cast Recording

Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records are set to release Sideways The Musical—Original Cast Recording digitally tomorrow, August 18 featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with ly…

Phylicia Rashad Will Direct World Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose by Meg Masseron

Steppenwolf Theare Company's spring 2024 lineup will also include Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play.

Video: Roger Bart Shares Christopher Lloyd's 'Big Question' About the BACK TO THE FUTURE Musical on CBS MORNINGS

Roger Bart sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss taking on the iconic role of Dr. Emmett Brown in Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway. Bart shared that Christopher Lloyd, who originated…

Dracula A Comedy of Terrors at New World Stages by Sandi Durell

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen in a limited 18-week engagement, September4 – January 7, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Opening night is Se…

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Video: Watch Highlights of The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez by Andrew Gans

Hunter Foster directs the Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical at the Bucks County Playhouse.

See Who's Joining Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in London World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson will direct the new work from Penelope Skinner.

THE TRUE COLORS OF WEEDLE by Sandi Durell

The True Colors of Weedle is about a boy born without any color in a faraway land full of kaleidoscope colors The True Colors of Weedle is a fun musical about a boy named Weedle born colorl…

Lily Allen’s Second Act by Desiree Ibekwe

The British singer, now sober, has a new life in New York, and a new string to her bow: acting.

Photos: See Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in New MAESTRO Film Stills

Netflix has debuted new photos from Maestro, the new Leonard Bernstein film starring Bradley Cooper, who also co-wrote and directed the feature. Check out the photos below, which include…

The Dukes of Dewey Robinson by Trav S.D.

Dewey Robinson (1898-1950) specialized in rough-tough bruiser characters, appearing in well over 250 Hollywood movies in the two decades between 1931 and his death. He was frequently cast as…

Gorgeous singing elevates well-worn ‘Bridges of Madison County’ at Signature by Bob Ashby

The score sounds luscious, but look elsewhere for musical complexity. By BOB ASHBY

REVIEW: Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder, Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder at Underbelly as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder, Underbelly, Edinburgh…

Cast Complete for London Premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's by Andrew Gans

Lynette Linton will direct the production at the Donmar Warehouse.

Café Carlyle Presents Joaquina Kalukango in September – Herb Alpert & Lani Hall in November by Sandi Durell

Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Joaquina Kalukango makes her Café Carlyle debut from Tuesday, September 26 to Saturday, September 30. The evening will be a delicious gumbo o…

How ‘Hamilton’ created a Roblox simulator and a pickleball paddle for greater audience reach by Ruthie Fierberg

Behind the generation of two rare partnerships with the juggernaut musical

Rialto Chatter: Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS Sets its Sights on Broadway

Peter Morgan's new play, Patriots, has recouped its investment in London's West End and is now eyeing Broadway.

A Brilliant Reflection of Truth: A Review of “The Light” at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre by Tristan Bruns

“The Light” by Loy A. Webb is a seventy-minute one act play about a young Black couple who struggle with a revelation from the past that threatens to break up their budding relationship.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 17, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ to Hit Chicago in 2024, Grace Talks London Theatre, Streep and Park Duet on ‘Only Murders’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday throug…

Breaking Baz: Putin Play By ‘The Crown’s Peter Morgan Sets Sights On Broadway After Recouping In London by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE: Patriots, the hot new play by The Crown’s Peter Morgan, has recouped during its 12-week run in London’s West End, making a move to Broadway more than likely. The play’s suc…

Broadway and West End Actor Chris Peluso Has Passed Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Broadway and West End stage actor Chris Peluso has died.

The Bavarian-themed town that performs ‘The Sound of Music’ every year by Zachary Pincus-Roth

Welcome to Leavenworth, Wash., a Bavarian wonderland where a production of “The Sound of Music” is a mainstay, along with a reindeer farm, a nutcracker museum and a stunning view of the …

Column: What happened to theater in Chicago? by Chris Jones

Theater in both Chicago and America has changed so much since 2019, it is almost unrecognizable. A long list of our storefront companies have closed.

Playbill Pick: Mark Watson: Search at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by David Gewirtzman

Possibly the nicest comedian at the Fringe, Watson is also one of the funniest.

Miniaturised shows tackle big problems at the Edinburgh festival by Mark Fisher

Two inventive productions, Dimanche and Concerned Others, use puppetry and object-theatre to tackle vast environmental and social subjects Such is the enormity of the problems facing humanit…

THE EFFECT. Lyttelton, SE 1 by Libby Purves and Friends

DOPAMINE , DRUGS, DANGER, DOCTORS   This intriguing play by Lucy Prebble  aired in 2012 in the intimate Cottesloe space , with Billie Piper and Jonjo o’Neill as paid subjects in an antid…

REVIEW: Character Flaw, Greenside @ Nicolson Square, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Character Flaw at Greenside @ Nicholson Square as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Character Flaw, Greenside @ Nicolson Square, Edinburg…

Malthouse Theatre announces 2024 season by Gabi Bergman

From the stage premiere of an award-winning Australian memoir about growing up the child of Black migrants in white middle-class

'Corporate America, The Musical' coming to Castle Shannon. 'P.S. There will be cake' by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Corporate America, The Musical” will be performed exclusively on Sunday and Aug. 27 at The Linden Grove in Castle Shannon.

REVIEW: Breaking Up With Jesus, The Space On The Mile, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Breaking Up With Jesus at The Space On The Mile at the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Breaking Up With Jesus, The Space On The Mile, Edinburgh Fri…

Edinburgh Fringe 2023 reviews: Without Sin / An Alternative Helpline for the End of the World / Two Strangers Walk into a Bar... by David Kettle

Three one-on-one shows offer absolution, advice and a choreographed blind date With its throbbing crowds and its performers baying for attention (and for audiences), the Edinburgh Fringe can…

Playbill Pick: Strategic Love Play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Leah Putnam

After meeting on an app, two strangers go out for a first date. What follows is Miriam Battye’s raw portrait of modern dating.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 17th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 17, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

A Mae West Finding Aid by Trav S.D.

For her 130th natal anniversary, here’s something I should have implemented upon producing West Fest back in 2018: a finding aid to help you navigate the three dozen posts about Mae West o…

GROUNDHOG DAY Becomes Highest Grossing Production Ever at Old Vic Theatre

Ahead of Saturday’s final performance, The Old Vic announces that the critically acclaimed musical Groundhog Day has exceeded all previous box office records to become the highest-grossing…

Playbill Pick: Shadow Kingdom at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by David Gewirtzman

400 different shadow puppets are used to bring this beautiful, family-friendly show to life.

Jodie Mitchell: Becoming John Travulva review – skilful weaving of drag, standup and storytelling by Rachael Healy

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIdentity politics are deftly and hilariously tackled, with the help of a diamante-studded sporran, in a compelling show Jodie Mitchell’s debut hour in some wa…

REVIEW: He Wears It Well, Greenside Riddles Court, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews He Wears It Well at Greenside Riddles Court as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: He Wears It Well, Greenside Riddles Court, Edinburgh Fri…

REVIEW: Best Man, Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Best Man at Underbelly presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Best Man, Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ first appeared …

More shows added to Manifesto season by Aussie Theatre

Stephanie Lake’s triumphant Manifesto has Melbourne audiences begging for more and as such, six more shows have been added to

Funeral review – hushed rituals provide deep communal catharsis by Kate Wyver

Zoo Southside, EdinburghBelgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed create a sombre, dreamlike atmosphere in this piece about funeral rites and mourning We queue up to give the names of our dead…

Tadiwa Mahlunge: Inhibition Exhibition review – an impressive debut by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe standup delivers an energetic set about trying to live up to his parents’ expectations and the ethics of his corporate day job “I am unhinged!” There�…

John Robins: ‘I don’t agree with what I wrote when I wasn’t well … But it’s really funny’ by Brian Logan

Having built his reputation as a comic and podcaster on his candour about anxiety and addiction, Robins is facing a new comedy challenge – happiness ‘There is no greater sorrow,” as Da…

On the Couch with Adriane Daff

The post On the Couch with Adriane Daff appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar plays fortyfivedownstairs this August

The post Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar plays fortyfivedownstairs this August appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Melbourne’s newest major festival Now or Never kicks off today

The post Melbourne’s newest major festival Now or Never kicks off today appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Playbill Pick: We'll Have Nun of It at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Ethan Treiman

This new musical features five actor-musicians and is reminiscent of Spring Awakening, but in a convent.

Playbill Pick: It's a Motherf**king Pleasure at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Ethan Treiman

This hilarious play, written and starring disabled artists, thoroughly skewers identity politics.

El Mago Pop Begins Previews on Broadway August 17 by Margaret Hall

European illusionist Antonio Díaz makes his Broadway debut in a limited engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.