The Refuge Plays | Theatre Talk by Roundabout Theatre Company

Late at night, deep in the woods of southern Illinois, a ghost tells Gail she will die within the next 24 hours. So begins The Refuge Plays, an epic tale that follows one Black family over 7…

Leslie Odom, Jr. & Kara Young star in Purlie Victorious by bwaySHO

Purlie Victorious 1st SHO bows! #purlievictorious #leslieodomjr #karayoung #billyeugenejones

Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Beetlejuice stage door by bwaySHO

Leslie Odom, Jr. Didn’t make fans Wait For It at the stage door as the Tony Award Winner comes out in Beetlejuice stripes & a mask after Purlie Victorious’ 1st SHO on Broadway. #Leslie…

‘Stars In The House’ Labor Day special raises more than $55,000 for Entertainment Community Fund by Caitlin Hornik

The series started in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for the Fund.

Leslie Odom, Jr. Returns to Broadway in Purlie Victorious by bwaySHO

Charles Busch Books: Leading Lady and Beyond Ridiculous by New York Theater

Charles Busch has always worshipped Leading Ladies, even before he became one. That happened almost four decades ago, thanks to the surprise success of his play “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom.…

Barbie got sass 🎀😉 @therealjordangrace #jillianlovins #_dancerjess_ by DanceOn

FORUM goes FEM! All-female identifying A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM opens today! by Gabi Bergman

Australia’s vibrant theatre scene is set to make history this September with the groundbreaking production of A Funny Thing Happened

Immersed in the hellish circumstances of ‘The Creeps’ at Off-Broadway’s Playhouse 46 by Deb Miller

One woman, five characters, unimaginable circumstances, the darkest of humor, and improvisational audience interactions form the basis of Catherine Waller’s The Creeps, now back in NYC pla…

Philly Fringe 2023: Hannah Parke presents Birth. Sparkle. Death. by Alaina Johns

Solo performer Hannah Parke’s new piece on navigating a devastating epilepsy diagnosis is exactly the kind of work that makes the Fringe exciting. If only the venue was bearable. Alaina Jo…

Finding Lindsay at Finding Nemo And Disney Legos! Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs! Ep.188 by Framily Travel

Jared Bradshaw and Georgia head to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom to see Lindsay Northen Bradshaw (of Broadway’s Wicked) in Finding Nemo: The Big blue and Beyond! Lindsay usually…

Kino Flo, CHAUVET Professional, and ChamSys Bring Immersion into Focus at IBC Show by Michael Eddy

There’s a good reason why “immersion” is commonly cited as a principal goal of lighting design. The word, which comes to us from immergere, Latin for “submerging in water,” has bee…

Philly Fringe 2023: Kat Siciliano presents Eve by Helen Walsh

This folk retelling of exile from the Garden of Eden unravels the Bible story and weaves a tale of affection, curiosity, transgression, and honesty between characters you thought you knew. H…

The Museum of Broadway Extends Special Exhibit Celebrating CHICAGO

ALL THAT JAZZ: The Legacy of CHICAGO the Musical, has been extended through October 30 at Museum of Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Brompton Technology LED Processing to Power Sony’s Crystal LED VERONA for Virtual Production by Michael Eddy

Brompton Technology has announced that its Tessera LED processing solution powers Sony Corporation’s new Crystal LED VERONA. These cutting-edge LED displays are specially developed for vir…

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GLP Appoints AV Light as Exclusive Distributor for Poland by Michael Eddy

GLP German Light Products has appointed the Warsaw-based company AV Light as its exclusive sales partner in Poland. A corresponding agreement was signed last spring. The cooperation aims at …

Full Cast & Creative Team Set for The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY at Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed full cast and creative team for Swept Away. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Executive director and board chair signal a new era at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10 Dates with Mad Mary (Inis Nua): A real piece of work returns by Kathryn Osenlund

10 Dates with Mad Mary is playing upstairs at a favored watering hole, Fergie’s Pub. The show was so popular last year that it’s back! The post 10 Dates with Mad Mary (Inis Nua): A real …

See Who's Starring in Brian Friel's Translations at Irish Rep by Margaret Hall

The first of the Off-Broadway company's Friel Project series will be directed by Tony winner Doug Hughes.

NEA's Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge Will Return This Year by Meg Masseron

High school songwriters across the U.S. can submit an original song that could appear in a musical.

Thomas Meehan's Archive Donated to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The collection documents the three-time Tony winner's five decades-long career in theatre and film.

Philly Fringe 2023: Kingfisher Theatre presents Odysseus by Kiran Pandey

Bill George brings Odysseus to the Philly Fringe, a one-man retelling of The Odyssey that captivates in returning the poem to its rhetorical origins. Kiran Pandey reviews.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Props by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Who *really* gives Harold Zidler that razor? Our spectacular props department, that’s who!

Introducing 2inspireTM by Chroma-Q by Michael Eddy

Chroma-Q®, a brand of premium performance LED lighting solutions manufactured in North America, introduces their all-new 2inspireTM family. The 2inspire family delivers truly flexible light…

The Creeps by Darryl Reilly

Charismatic New Zealand-born performer Catherine Waller is bewitching in her highly theatrical solo show which is comprised of dark vignettes. The post The Creeps appeared first on Theaters…

New musical about Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe in development from Wayne Kirkpatrick and Don Chaffer by Caitlin Hornik

“Bluebird” is in the works from the executive producer of television’s “Nashville.”

Philly Fringe 2023: 100th Meridian presents They’ve All Gone And We’ll Go To by Cameron Kelsall

One woman’s quest to score a ticket to her favorite band’s farewell show takes on moving dimensions in They’ve All Gone And We’ll Go Too in this year’s Fringe. Cameron Kelsall revi…

The Cottage by David Walters

As Noel Coward said, "It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit."

Sting My Songs 2023 Tour by Victoria Dammer

One syllable. One name. A bon vivant, a brilliant storyteller with fantastic talent and endless energy - Sting.

Experience the Variety Within Our 2023–24 Season by New York Philharmonic

“The New York Philharmonic is going in a really beautiful place, and that’s very exciting.” New Yorkers are thrilled by what they’re hearing on stage at David Geffen Hall. Join us f…

Alfalite to Showcase its LED Displays for VP XR Environments at IBC 2023 by Michael Eddy

Alfalite, the European manufacturer of LED screens, announces its presence at IBC 2023 (September 15-18, RAI Amsterdam) where it will showcase its Modularpix Pro VP XR® LED panels for virtu…

At Home Abroad by Michael Portantiere

Studio Recordings by the Original Broadway Cast, 1935 (Smithsonian/no CD) Always welcome on Broadway during the Depression was a star-packed musical revue. At Home Abroad, billed as “A Mus…

IA Stage Welcomes Brian F. Evans as Manufacturing Director by Michael Eddy

IA Stage announces that Brian F. Evans is joining the company as Manufacturing Director. The position will provide centralized leadership and guidance for IA Stage’s busy manufacturing pla…

Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Music & Sound by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Go behind the curtain with Moulin Rouge! The Musical's North American Touring Company as we shadow the Music & Sound departments! From mic check to a live solo from violinist Chuck Bontrager…

Chicago Companies Partner to Celebrate Pearl Cleage by Gabriela

Goodman Theatre has announced a month-long, city-wide celebration honoring Pearl Cleage with partnerships across six Chicago theatre companies.

At this show, tickets start at $17. To wash dishes. by Peter Marks

In “Dishwasher 2,” performance artist Brian Feldman asks ticket buyers to do a household chore as an adventure in submersible theater.

LD Kyle Kegan Uses Elation on ODESZA’s Triumphant ‘The Last Goodbye Tour’ by Michael Eddy

Electronic dance music pioneers ODESZA launched their 'The Last Goodbye Tour' last summer to critical acclaim and the popular duo continue to mesmerize audiences with dates on the schedule i…

Cygnet Theatre Announces 2023 Finish Line Commissions by American Theatre Editors

Cygnet will host staged readings of new works by Agyeiwaa Asante, Milo Cramer, and Christian St. Croix.

Photos: STARS IN THE HOUSE Raises More Than $55,000 During Labor Day Special

The Stars In The House Labor Day Special that was presented on Monday, September 4 by SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky, his husband, Broadway producer James Wesley and Entertainment Community Fund…

Timothy Nelson on the high-wire thinking behind IN Series’ ‘Alceste’ by Susan Galbraith

In an in-depth conversation, the artistic director shares the conception and resonant components of a world premiere play with music inpired by a lost Euripides play. By SUSAN GALBRAITH

Martine Kei Green-Rogers: Using Questions for Good by American Theatre Editors

Green-Rogers brings a dramaturgical approach to leadership roles at The Theatre School at DePaul and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education.

Watch as Marcus Williams gears up and soars through the Pridelands! 🪶 #disneyonbroadway #thelionking by Disney On Broadway

Love, peace, soul fill ACT’s joyous Hippest Trip by Chad Jones

ABOVE: The cast of Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical dances up a storm on stage at American Conservatory Theater’s Toni Rembe Theater through Oct. 8. Set design is by Jason Sherwood,…

Building A Show | SIX | Episode 16. Photography by Mirvish Productions

A picture is worth a thousand words, and takes a lot less time to read as well. The right image can communicate what a show is without saying anything. Legendary Broadway photographer Joan M…

Review: The Creeps is a Spooky Solo Show with Audience Participation

Charles Busch, Drag Legend, Tells All in His New Memoir by Ben Brantley

“Leading Lady,” a mosaic of reminiscence and self-analysis, explores the ascent of a man who’s really good at playing women.

Christian Borle On “Some Like It Hot” Playbill Bio & “Smash” Musical - NBC New York

Tony Winner Christian Borle tells Sara Gore about how he lost ten pounds due to the “Some Like It Hot” choreography, his Playbill bio, ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Chris Jackson — Star-Studded Freestyle Love Supreme by bwaySHO

One Week - Barenaked Ladies (Vintage ‘40s Jazz Cover) feat. Emma Smith by Postmodernjukebox

One Week - Barenaked Ladies (Vintage ‘40s Jazz Cover) feat. Emma Smith Get The Song: http://pmjlive.com/oneweek | PMJ World Tour Tix: http://www.pmjtour.com PMJ on Spotify: http://pmjlive.…

Montford Park Players' The Tempest by Daniel Walton

Director Dwight Chiles leans into the comedic side of Shakespeare’s play in just about every element of his production.

The Cast of A Wrinkle in Time Play "Pictionary: Children's Cartoon Edition"| Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

Take a trip down memory lane with the cast of A Wrinkle in Time as they play Pictionary: Children's Cartoons Edition! Featuring Nestor Lozano Jr., Christine Desjardins and Khadijah Roberts-A…

Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley & Teralin Jones Join JAGGED LITTLE PILL North American Tour

Exciting news for fans of JAGGED LITTLE PILL! The North American tour of the Broadway musical has added three talented performers to its cast. Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley, and Teralin Jon…

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See Spamalot, Harmony, and the New Sondheim Musical in One Weekend with TheaterMania

Summer for the City: Hip-Hop Week Recap by Lincoln Center

Let’s hear it one more time for Hip-Hop 50 and Hip-Hop Week at Lincoln Center! A big thank you to all of the artists that graced our stages, to guest curator Xavier Jernigan for his work w…

Theater Review: “Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern” — Ghostly Doings by David Greenham

All in all,Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern is an entertaining look at the things that went bump in the night in Gloucester.

Wayne Kirkpatrick and Don Chaffer Penning New Musical About Nashville's Bluebird Cafe by Andrew Gans

Steve Buchanan is producing Bluebird, which celebrates the Nashville songwriting scene.

V and Mary Beth Peil to Be Honored at Abingdon Theatre Company Gala by Logan Culwell-Block

Michelle Williams, Katie Finneran, Christine Ebersole, and more will help celebrate at NYC's Edison Ballroom in October.

Photos: The Public Theater Says Goodbye (For Now) to the Delacorte With A Brief Intermission by Andrew Gans

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Freestyle Love Supreme, and more celebrated the Central Park theatre at the September 6 event.

Philly Fringe 2023: Very Good Dance Theatre presents The Other Gardeners by Zara Waters

The Other Gardeners, a Fringe show from Very Good Dance Theatre, promises sobbing, laughing, remembering, visioning, dreaming, forgetting, and loving. It delivers a little bit of everything,…

The Bell Works, But It Needs You by Joe Patti

A couple weeks ago, I caught a story on NPR about a temporary monument exhibit that has been placed on the National Mall in Washington, DC.  While a little more permanent than a pop-up exhi…

The Cher Show Will Embark on National Tour This Fall by Meg Masseron

The hit bio-musical won two Tony Awards for its 2018 Broadway bow.

Red Bull Theater Reveals 2023-2024 Off-Broadway Season by Margaret Hall

This season marks the 20th year of the acclaimed Off-Broadway company.

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Get Ready for the Fall Broadway Season on The Broadway Show! by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering a first look at the episode. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this episode will air in New York City on…

Dan DeLuca, Sally Struthers, Jen Cody & More to Star in TOOTSIE at Ogunquit Playhouse

Get ready for the regional premiere of Tootsie at Ogunquit Playhouse! Starring Dan DeLuca, Sally Struthers, Jen Cody, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

EXCLUSIVE: Listen to 'Pirelli's Miracle Elixir' from SWEENEY TODD

Listen to the exclusive early release of Pirelli's Miracle Elixir from Sweeney Todd. The album is available on Friday, September 8.

20th Fall for Dance Festival Preview | New York City Center by New York City Center

*Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2023* All tickets $20 On sale Sun Sep 10 at 11am Learn More: https://www.nycitycenter.org/FallForDance *Stanford Makishi,* VP & Artistic Director at New York City Cente…

West End Prince of Egypt Stage Film Sets Digital Release; Watch the Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

Based on the animated film, the Stephen Schwartz musical played London's West End in 2021.

Stage Musical Inspired by Nashville's Bluebird Cafe in Development

A new musical inspired by Nashville's Bluebird cafe, where artists including Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill played early in their careers, is being developed for the stage. 

Sony Electronics Announces Crystal LED VERONA Virtual Production Focused LED Displays by Michael Eddy

Sony Electronics has announced four new Crystal LED displays under the product name VERONA, purpose-built to meet the needs of virtual production applications. Each new panel benefits from t…

How Broadway Is Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by Playbill Staff

The ¡Viva! Broadway concert at Playbill's Curtain Up Broadway Festival will celebrate the influence of Latin and Hispanic artists in theatre.

SheNYC Arts Announces Casting for Fort Huachua and Bloodshot by Margaret Hall

SheNYC Arts showcases new, original works by gender-marginalized writers, composers, and directors.

Big 10 2023: The 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway in the 2022-2023 Season by Natan Zamansky

Find out which colleges and universities had the most alumni performing on Broadway during the 2022-23 season.

Amaya Braganza, Will Mann, Lana Gordon, More to Join Cast of Hadestown Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour arrives at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre September 12.

Broadway Rewind: Adam Kantor Takes BroadwayWorld Backstage at RENT

Rewind to 2008 when the Broadway cast of Rent took BroadwayWorld behind the scenes!

Now Hiring: Production Manager, Teaching Artist, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/7/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

The Prince of Egypt West End Proshot Coming to BroadwayHD

‘Hadestown’ North American Tour Announces Company For 2023-2024 Season by Matthew Herzog

The producers of Hadestown have announced the full company for the upcoming third year of the North American Tour. Beginning October 3, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, the North American…

Bluebird Cafe Stage Musical In The Works Inspired By Famed Nashville Venue That Provided Launching Pad For Taylor Swift & Garth Brooks by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe, the renowned songwriter-friendly venue that gave an early musical home to Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and many other country and pop …

Jane Kaczmarek, Samantha Steinmetz, Eric Bryant & Dawn Stern star in "Our Town" at Sharon Playhouse by Roseann Cane

Thornton Wilder’s timeless, Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" runs from September 15 – 24. Directed by Andrus Nichols it stars Jane Kaczmarek (an Emmy, Golden Globe and S.A.G-nom…

Theatre News: Theatre Washington Announces Launch of Theatre Week 2023 by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC – September 7, 2023 – Theatre Washington announced the return of Theatre Week, a three-week-long celebration of the launch of the 2023-2024 theatre season in the Washingto…

Lana Gordon, Amaya Braganza, and More Join Hadestown National Tour

Never Have I Ever review – drunken truth bombs in a sitcom-sharp satire by Arifa Akbar

Minerva Theatre, ChichesterWhile its characters can’t quite hold the full weight of the culture wars commentary, Deborah Frances-White’s frothy comedy is eminently watchable Money and fr…

The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal Expands to 140 Markets Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of the start of its 11th season, the Emmy Award-winning television series The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal has expanded to 140 markets across 48 states. Previously, the weekly Broad…

Sara Bareilles-Led Waitress Live Capture to be Released Nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

Following its debut at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the live capture of the Broadway musical Waitress has been acquired by independent film studio Bleecker Street. In partnership with e…

The Lion King Casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as Next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

Vincent Jamal Hooper will take on the role of Simba in Broadway’s long-running Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King beginning on September 26. Hooper will replace Brandon A. McCall, wh…

THE CHER SHOW Will Kick Off National Tour in November

A brand-new production of the Tony Award-winning musical The Cher Show will hit the road this year! Learn more about the full tour route, ticket information, and more!

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Coming to BroadwayHD in the US

The Prince of Egypt: The Musical will be available to stream later this year on BroadwayHD! Learn more about the musical and how to watch it here!

Theatre News: Tony®-Award Nominated & Obie Winning Director Stevie Walker-Webb Appointed Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

(September 7, 2022 – Baltimore, MD) Baltimore Center Stage announced today that Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award winning director Stevie Walker-Webb will join the company as Artistic D…

Rashad V. Chambers and Dr. Kate Cerulli Will Be Honored at Houses on the Moon Theater Company's 2023 Gala by Meg Masseron

The Amplify 2023 Gala Celebration will also celebrate this year's Mauricio Leyton Award Recipient, Homies Unidos.

New Simba Set to Roar in Broadway's The Lion King by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning international hit continues at the Minskoff Theatre.

Hear National Tour Funny Girl Star Katerina McCrimmon's 'Don't Rain on My Parade' by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway revival launches its tour September 9 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Broadway Junior Musicals Getting Bilingual, Spanish-Language Translations by Logan Culwell-Block

Music Theatre International is partnering with Latiné Musical Theatre Lab on the new initiative.

HADESTOWN Tour Will Welcome New Cast Members Next Month

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming third year of the North American Tour of Hadestown. Dates are now confirmed through May 2024. Find out who is starring in the cast, and wher…

Isabella McCalla Joins SHUCKED Earlier Than Planned

Isabella McCalla made her debut in Shucked earlier than planned! McCalla was set to begin performances as Maizy on September 8, but made her debut on September 6, according to an Instagram p…

Watch: Funny Girl Tour Star Katerina McCrimmon Sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade”

Exclusive: Listen to 'Wait' From the 2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

An all new track has been released from the upcoming 2023 Broadway revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In the video here, listen to 'Wait,' performed b…

Up on the Marquee: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!

It's just days until Gutenberg! The Musical! arrives on Broadway! Check out photos of the new marquee at the James Earl Jones Theatre!

Broadway Grosses w/ 9/3/2023 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/ 9/3/2023 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Get a 1st Listen to Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford's 'A Little Priest' From Upcoming Sweeney Todd Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway revival's cast recording drops September 8.

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends Delays London Previews as Haydn Gwynne Withdraws From Company by Andrew Gans

The Sondheim tribute at the Gielgud will feature Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

Hear Cabaret Favorite Jeff Harnar Cover City of Angels' 'With Every Breath I Take' by Logan Culwell-Block

The track is from Harnar's new solo album A Collective Cy, releasing September 8.

Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson to Star in West End Moulin Rouge by Margaret Hall

The international hit musical continues at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Get a First Look at Sierra Boggess, Chip Zien, Julie Benko, and More in Rehearsal for Harmony by Molly Higgins

Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's new musical begins previews October 18 at the Barrymore Theatre.

Photos: Inside A BRIEF INTERMISSION, Celebrating the Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater's special, one-night-only event, A BRIEF INTERMISSION, was held on Wednesday, September 6 at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld was there and you can c…

Exclusive: Listen to 'Rhythm of Life' From 'A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman'

Jeff Harnar, the award-winning vocalist, will release his album A Collective Cy: Jeff Harnar Sings Cy Coleman on September 8. Listen to 'Rhythm of Life' in the video here!

FUNNY GIRL on Tour: Don't Rain On My Parade - Katerina McCrimmon by Funny Girl On Broadway

WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classi…

Vincent Jamal Hooper Joins THE LION KING as 'Simba' This Month

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

‘The Lion King’ casts Vincent Jamal Hooper as next Simba by Ruthie Fierberg

The Disney musical will mark Hooper’s Broadway debut.

Video: FUNNY GIRL Tour's Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'Don't Rain On My Parade'

We have your first listen to Katerina McCrimmon singing 'Don't Rain on My Parade' from Funny Girl. McCrimmon will lead the upcoming North American tour of Funny Girl as Fanny Brice. Check ou…

Stevie Walker-Webb Appointed Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage

Baltimore Center Stage has announced that Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award winning director Stevie Walker-Webb will join the company as Artistic Director. Learn more about when Walker-W…

MTI and Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Partner to Create Bilingual Versions of Broadway Junior Musicals

The new partnership between MTI and LMTL will help to create equal opportunities for Spanish-speaking and bilingual students and performers, while expanding accessibility for Spanish-speakin…

Stevie Walker-Webb Named Baltimore Center Stage Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Walker-Webb will assume the role Oct. 1, succeeding interim artistic director Ken-Matt Martin.

Casting Announced for ‘Come From Away’ 2023-2024 Tour by Matthew Herzog

Full casting has been announced for the 2023-2024 North American touring production of Come From Away. The tour, which will begin performances in Columbia, SC at Koger Center for the Perfor…

Stop the presses. ‘Ink’ at Round House Theatre is a must-see. by John Stoltenberg

In a rip-roaring co-production with Olney Theatre Center, James Graham's astute play is the origin story of sensationalism and sleaze as news. By JOHN STOLTENBERG

Photos: The Cast of HARMONY on Broadway Meets the Press at First Rehearsal

The cast of Harmony recently met the press at their first rehearsal and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the all new photos here!

TJ & Dave review – long-form improv finds an endless fount of funny by Brian Logan

Soho Theatre, LondonAs they craft their extended sketches off the cuff, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi deliver laughs with a surprisingly moving emotional twist Nothing in comedy defines ex…

More Theater Updates by Sandi Durell

Urban Stages – Abingdon Theatre Gala – Tituss Burgess (Moulin Rouge!) – La Chanze/PACNYC – Patrick Olson’s Emergence Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Direc…

Hirschfeld's Music Exhibition Headed to City Winery in New York City by Logan Culwell-Block

A live multimedia presentation will launch the collection, which covers decades of music history through the pen of the iconic caricaturist.

Excelsior!: A Review of “The Innocence of Seduction” at City Lit by Tristan Bruns

“The Innocence of Seduction,” the third in a comic book-themed trilogy written and directed by Max Pracht, begins just before the implementation of the Comics Code.

Jerry and Mr. Joffrey: A Centennial Celebration of Gerald Arpino, Co-Founder and “Architect of the Dancers” of One of America’s Premier Ballet C by Sharon Hoyer

On January 14 of this year, the big brother to dozens of ballet luminaries in the United States would have celebrated his hundredth birthday. To commemorate the occasion, the Gerald Arpino F…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

A-Listers to Lead Paula Vogel Play on Broadway, Tituss Coming Back to Broadway, ‘Waitress’ to Hit Movie Theaters “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hittin…

Gavin Creel’s Museum-Inspired Walk on Through Sets Off-Broadway Run

Polish People Deserve Better From Irish Theatre… by Kasia Lech

In 2004, Ireland, as one of the first countries in the EU, invited Polish people to live and work here. Over the past two decades, Poles have become the largest minority in Ireland, the Poli…

First Listen: Gaten Matarazzo, Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Groban’s “God, That’s Good!” From Sweeney Todd Cast Album

Theater Review: “The Jump Shot” — Last Call by David Greenham

There are powerful moments in "The Jump Shot," particularly those that explore the psychological impact of COVID on our minds and lives.

New Chair and Board appointments for Adelaide Festival by Aussie Theatre

The Government of South Australia and Adelaide Festival are pleased to announce that cultural leader Tracey Whiting AM has been

The Balnaves Artist in Residence at Sydney Dance Company by Aussie Theatre

The Balnaves Foundation and Sydney Dance Company announce choreographer Jasmin Sheppard as the inaugural recipient of The Balnaves Foundation Artist

Exclusive: Micayla Brewster and Chase Haylon establish new social media agency for Broadway and more by Ruthie Fierberg

Having worked on shows like “Hamilton” and “SIX,” the pair has founded The Social Team.

Macbeth review – zombies, haggis and a little bit of disco by Mark Fisher

Shakespeare North Playhouse, PrescotHorror-movie witches haunt the unhappy couple throughout this touring co-production. It’s one of many interesting ideas that are dropped too soon There …

Comedy for fall 2023: Our top 10 picks, from Nikki Glaser to Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan by Jerald Pierce

In a fall season packed full of comedians, highlights include D.L. Hughley, Ben Schwartz, Gabriel Iglesias and Trevor Noah.

‘The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal’ expands to 140 markets nationwide by Caitlin Hornik

The Emmy Award-winning series showcases Broadway behind the scenes.

Renee Elise Goldsberry timeline - Timetoast

First broadway show. First broadway show. Renee played as a replacement for the role of Mimi Marquez. https://www.playbill.com/ ...

Waitress Stage Film Getting Movie Theatre Release Via Bleecker Street and Fathom Events

Playbill - Starring Sara Bareilles, Drew Gehling, and Christopher Fitzgerald, the film premiered earlier this year at Tribeca Film Festival.

Don Messick: Voice of Scooby Doo by Trav S.D.

Few voice-over actors had the range of Don Messick (1926-1997), who could go from straight parts to character roles to non-humans (a specialty) often in the same cartoon, without the audienc…

Broadway director Stevie Walker-Webb to head Baltimore Center Stage by Peter Marks

The director of Broadway’s recent “Ain’t No Mo’” takes over as artistic director of Baltimore’s premier theater company on Oct. 1.

DNAWORKS looks to create a unique identity in Fort Worth and Pittsburgh by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Stevie Walker-Webb Named New Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

Walker-Webb is a Tony nominee for helming Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 7th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 7, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours. 

‘Swing State’ Playwright Wants to Sound an Alarm for a World in Trouble by Laura Collins-Hughes

In her Off Broadway drama, which had an acclaimed run in Chicago, the playwright looks for hope to outweigh despair in a fractious, anxious time.

NEVER HAVE I EVER. Minerva, Chichester by Libby Purves and Friends

WHEN THE VIRTUE-SIGNALS DRIVE YOU OFF THE RAILS      In a boutique restaurant going bankrupt, Jacq and Kas nervously prepare to admit it to their main investor Tobin and his wife Adaego.�…

Moulin Rouge the Musical announce new West End cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tanisha Spring and Dom Simpson are to lead the cast of Moulin Rouge the Musical as it enters its third year at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. This post Moulin Rouge the Musi…

RIP, Dream Weaver by Trav S.D.

Most sources are telling the life and death of Gary Wright (1943-2023) wrong, so I feel compelled to step in and attempt a better job of it. The headlines are reading like Wright was a one h…

Freestyle Love Supreme ft. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aneesa Folds, Utkarsh Ambudkar & Chris Jackson by bwaySHO

Freestyle Love Supreme ft. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aneesa Folds, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Chris Jackson, Kaila Mullady, James Monroe Iglehart, Anthony Venezialea, Bill Sherman, Chris Sullivan and Richa…

Elf the Musical – Matthew Wolfenden and Tom Chambers lead Christmas 2023 cast. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Matthew Wolfenden and Tom Chambers are to star in Elf the Musical coming back to London's Dominion Theatre from 15 November 2023. This post Elf the Musical – Matthew Wolfen…

Freestyle Love Supreme - A Brief Intermission Curtain Call by bwaySHO

Freestyle Love Supreme - A Brief Intermission Curtain Call Filmed by John Benson for @bwaySHO

BIG DANCE 2.0 heads to Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres this October

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On the Couch with Lucky Oceans

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New blood: Scotland to stage all-woman and non-binary Dracula play by Libby Brooks Scotland Correspondent

Set in a psychiatric hospital in Aberdeenshire, new National Theatre production puts Mina Murray at centre of action The first major staging of Dracula with an all-woman and non-binary cast …

NICA: Within These Walls

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All The Conflicts In The Social Theatre Today: Interview With Fabio Tolledi by Ivanka Apostolova Baskar

Fabio Tolledi is a theatre director, and playwright of Astràgali Teatro, a theatre company founded in 1981, based in Italy. Since 1992, he directs all the performances and training activiti…

Death Note the Musical Plays London's Lyric Theatre Starting September 7 by Andrew Gans

Nick Winston again directs and choreographs the Frank Wildhorn, Jack Murphy, and Ivan Menchell musical.

Purlie Victorious Begins Broadway Run September 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Leslie Odom, Jr. stars in and co-produces the first-ever Broadway revival of the Ossie Davis play.

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite The Creeps Opens Off-Broadway September 7 by Margaret Hall

Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's stages a limited-engagement of Catherine Waller’s solo show.

God of Carnage at Lyric Hammersmith – First Look by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Production images have been released for the revival of Yasmina Reza's award-winning play God of Carnage now playing at the Lyric Hammersmith. This post God of Carnage at Lyr…

WICKED officially flies into Sydney tonight!

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POSTCARDS: William Ervin Explores Self-love in "NARCISSUS," Commissioned by Accent Dance NYC by The Dance Enthusiast

"I am a multifaceted being and there are so many experiences that have gone into what makes me, me. But without self-worth, creating great experiences for myself and others will be that much…

DANCE NEWS: A Sip of Super Good Talent: Jarritos Mexican Soda Awards $84,000 to Artists and Creatives by The Dance Enthusiast

Each submitted up to a 1:30-minute TikTok video or Instagram Reel showcasing their work in dance, visual arts, fashion, music, makeup, and tattoo categories.