“Tales Behind the Basement Door” Keep Us on Our Toes—at Lunatico by Lynne Stevens

Faulkner & Irving Conjure a Haunted House and Scary Woods by Lynne Stevens Don’t go into those woods! Don’t open that door! These are the classic warnings of many terror tales. And d…

These Actors Found Their Dream Roles In A New Sondheim Musical by Jeryl Brunner

Two years after Stephen Sondheim died, his final musical makes its world debut. Here We Are is playing at the Griffin Theater at the Shed.

Partnership ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons October 26, 2023: The most important character In Partnership, Elizabeth Baker’s 1917 romantic comedy, may be Sally the mannequin whose impassive face and nonexiste…

Room with a View by Joel Benjamin

The dancers performed their dystopian tasks with great dedication and the occasional display of actual technique.  They were all good-looking and clearly into what they believed was an icon…

All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The subtitle of Patrick Page’s absorbing and informative one-man show "All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain” is an actuate description of the content of his pres…

Emergence by Kendra Jones

Emergence invites us on a journey exploring big ideas revolving around science. Are we alive? How do we perceive things? Are things really as they seem? I found myself at the crossroads of a…

Emergence – Another Perception by Jk Clarke

By Samuel L. Leiter . . . Patrick Olson may not be a preacher and the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre may not be a church, but it’s hard to deny that Emergence, the high-powered, occasiona…

Exploring the big questions of life and the cosmos in ‘Emergence’ at NYC’s Pershing Square Signature Center by Deb Miller

Creator and performer Patrick Olson explores science, philosophy, and human perception through a mix of direct-address monologues, original live music, stylized movement, and immersive visua…

Gutenberg! The Musical! . . . The Review! by Jk Clarke

By Ron Fassler . . . In March of 2011, The Book of Mormon arrived on Broadway and has been entertaining audiences and taking up real estate on West 49th Street ever since. It made stars out …

Emergence – One Perception by Jk Clarke

By Stuart Miller . . .  At first glance, Patrick Olson may remind you of Dean Pelton from “Community”: the bald pate, the black glasses and the overly enthusiastic hand gestures and bod…

TDF Conversations: Poor Yella Rednecks by TDF

Playwright, Qui Nguyen and director, May Adrales speak about their new play, Poor Yella Rednecks playing at MTC!

Nick Ho Lights Imagination for ‘Trolls’ at Universal Studios Singapore with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Helping the 'Trolls' cast of characters come to life at the Pantages Theatre is a dynamic and richly texture colorful lighting design by Nick Ho that features CHAUVET Professional fixtures, …

Photos: THE GREAT GATSBY Celebrates Opening Night At Paper Mill Playhouse

Vermont native's musical goes to Broadway with push from Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai

... Playbill. Opening night is set for April 18 at the Music Box Theatre on West 45th Street in Manhattan. Taub wrote the book, music and lyrics for ...

Solea Pfeiffer Performs "Flowers" from Hadestown - YouTube

Playbill•2.9K views · 22:28 · Go to channel. Top 20 Hilarious Kate McKinnon SNL Performances. MsMojo•4.2M views · 5:28 · Go to channel. Throwback • ...

HalloQUEEN Makeup Tutorial - Jaz Robinson (Catherine of Aragon) by Mirvish Productions

Today, the paragon of royalty, Queen 👑 @officiallyjaz 👑 shows us how to get Catherine of Aragon’s look, in time for HalloQUEEN. Follow her royal finery’s steps, create the look and…

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Celebration Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 150th Birthday by Jack Slavin

CMS Co-Artistic Director Wu Han and soprano Erika Baikoff discuss the Russian composer's legacy.

Unions of Broadway: 32BJ SEIU

Thirteen different unions (and three additional contracts) represent Broadway workers and BroadwayWorld is spotlighting each and every one of them. Today, learn all about 32BJ SEIU.

Putting It Together: How the Cast of Here We Are Navigated Sondheim's Last Show, Without the Composer by Diep Tran

Playbill spoke to the cast of the highly-anticipated musical on opening night.

Photos & Video: Governor Kathy Hochul, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Celebrate Groundbreaking for The People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante

Get a look at the groundbreaking ceremony for the People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante, attended by Governor Kathy Hochul, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other notable guests. Explore the p…

"Part of the Sound" from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES by Goodspeed Musicals

Johnny Link (Gomer Jones) and the company perform "Part of the Sound" from PRIVATE JONES at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre! Private Jones - A New Musical Oct 13 - Nov 5, 2023 at The Terris Thea…

Tales By the Ghostlight: The Showgirl Who Haunts the New Amsterdam Theatre by Playbill Staff

Sweeney Todd's John Rapson shares the allegedly true story of Olive Thomas, one of Broadway's most notorious ghost.

Taylor Myers’ No. 9 Shows Us How Real We Can Be When Playing Make-Believe by Payton Selby, Payton Selby

The show trains our brains and bodies to sit alongside one another long enough to break down the self-imposed barriers we've built between us.

Secret Halloween Mansion by Sandi Durell

Nightlife Queen Susanne Bartsch has a never-ending supply of treats in store for you and all of your tricks this Halloween! Join Bartsch and iconic nightlife producer Matt Kovalsky on S…

Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover on PAL JOEY | New York City Center by New York City Center

Co-directors Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover take you behind the scenes on their collaboration on this brand-new adaptation of Pal Joey, including exclusive rehearsal footage. Buy tickets: h…

How the American Ballet Theatre Orchestra Works With Dancers to Create Magic by Steve Smith

Inside the 65-member orchestra that plays all of ABT's shows.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Miranda Family Fund Pledges $1 Million Towards New Washington Heights Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Ground has been broken on The People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Immigrante, which will be the neighborhood's first flexible theatre.

Suburban school district reconsiders postponing Hampshire’s spring musical about gay teens after student and parent outcry by Rebecca Johnson

After dozens of students, parents and alumni condemned the move as “embarrassing” and “frustrating,” a school district in the northwest Chicago suburbs is walking back its decision t…

Sheryl Lee Ralph Joins Bette Midler & Megan Mullally in THE FABULOUS FOUR Film

Sheryl Lee Ralph has rounded out the cast of The Fabulous Four, a new comedy starring Bette Midler, Megan Mullally, and Susan Sarandon. The Abbott Elementary star has taken over a role that …

Hundreds of Persian Puppets Were Stolen. A Resident Helped Track Them Down. by Livia Albeck-Ripka

Inside a U-Haul were also dozens of masks, costumes and backdrops for the shadow puppet performance of the critically acclaimed Persian epic “Song of the North.”

TCG Announces Plays for the People: In the Stacks  by American Theatre Editors

The new program aims to expand and diversify drama collections at libraries, educational institutions, and more.

Sing-A-Long Edition of Dicks: The Musical Gets 1-Week Movie Theatre Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally star in the NSFW spin on The Parent Trap.

Get a 1st Listen to Chris Pine's Song From Disney's Wish by Logan Culwell-Block

The Star Trek and Into the Woods film star sings "This Is the Thanks I Get?!" in a newly released track.

Kimberly Akimbo Partners With Hear Your Song for Benefit Concert at Green Room 42 by Logan Culwell-Block

Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit's efforts to empower young people with major health needs via collaborative songwriting.

Max von Essen to Join Broadway’s Chicago by Ruthie Fierberg

Max von Essen will be the next Billy Flynn in Chicago. The Tony Award-nominated actor will take over the leading role beginning on November 6 at the Ambassador Theatre. Von Essen will replac…

Little Theatre of Alexandria’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ is a blast by Kendall Mostafavi

Mel Brooks' madcap musical is perfect for the spooky season. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI

Alley Theatre to Present League of Live Stream Theatres Production by American Theatre Editors

The streaming performances of 'Little Comedies' will be the first League of Live Stream Theater production outside of New York City.

Stephanie Block to Receive Sarah Siddons Award by American Theatre Editors

A Tony winner for 'The Cher Show,' the Broadway star most recently appeared on Chicago stages as the Baker's Wife in the national tour of 'Into the Woods.'

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Daphne Off-Broadway at LCT3? by Talaura Harms

Plus see photos from opening night of the Renae Simone Jarrett play, led by Jasmine Batchelor.

Jay A. Johnson's I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era Raises $150,000 for the Ali Forney Center. by Meg Masseron

The bewitching annual concert benefited the charity protecting LGBTQIA+ youth from homelessness.

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Janet | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Mary | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Jason | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Alex | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Sam | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Sarah | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Katie | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Annie | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Eileen | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Robyn Hurder Answers Fan Questions: Sammy | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

Center Theatre Group-- If you like Mike Birbiglia you'll LOVE "Alex Edelman's Just For Us" by Center Theatre Group

Are you a fan of comedic iconic Mike Birbiglia, you'll love the comedic antics of Alex Edelman. Expertly crafted by one of comedy’s most distinctive voices, this singular theatrical exper…

Celebrate 20 Years of Broadway's Gravity-Defying Hit with an All-Wicked Episode of The Broadway Show! Watch the Premiere! by Broadway.com

Fellow Ozians! The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is celebrating 20 years of Wicked with a very special episode. Before it airs nationwide this weekend, we're offering you a chance to watc…

Kate Rockwell, Anthony Norman, John-Michael Lyles, More Set for Reading of The Ladies Man Musical by Andrew Gans

Matt DiCarlo will direct the new musical penned by Justin Mortelliti and Shannon Hunt.

Max von Essen to join Broadway’s “Chicago” by Ruthie Fierberg

The long-running musical revival will welcome the Tony Award-nominated actor.

Darren Aronofsky’s production company makes the leap to live theater by Ruthie Fierberg

The filmmaker’s Protozoa Pictures has teamed up with Los Angeles Media Fund to develop new work.

It Takes✌️ #UniversalPicsPartner #Trolls in theatres Nov 17th💗#TrollsItTakesTwo DC: @enola.bedard by DanceOn

Initial Casting Announced for White Rose: The Musical Off-Broadway

Max von Essen to Join Chicago on Broadway This Fall

Max von Essen Will Join Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The record-breaking, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador.

Quiz: Spooky Theatre Trivia by Jose Triana

Test Your Spooky Theatre Knowledge The post Quiz: Spooky Theatre Trivia appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Max von Essen to Join CHICAGO on Broadway as Billy Flynn in November

Get the latest news on CHICAGO as Max von Essen takes on the role of Billy Flynn on Broadway this November.

Gutenberg! The Musical! by Joseph Pisano

How much you enjoy 'Gutenberg! The Musical!" likely depends on a combination of factors entirely unrelated to that German fellow: familiarity with the tropes it's skewering; your own level o…

Shoshana Bean Returns to the Apollo Theater for Annual Holiday Concert

***** ‘THE CONFESSIONS’ REVIEW – DAZZLING DRAMA DRAWN FROM A MOTHER’S MEMORIES by Robert Shuman

(Arifa Akbar’s article appeared in the Guardian, 10/24; Photo:  Pamela Rabe (left) and Eryn Jean Norvill in The Confessions. Photograph: Christophe Raynaud de Lage.)  National Theatre, …

"DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre -- Center Theatre Group by Center Theatre Group

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, "Dog Man: The Musical" is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a…

Kate Rockwell, Anthony Norman, Amber Ardolino & More to Star in THE LADIES MAN Industry Presentation

The Ladies Man, a new musical with 24 original songs by Justin Mortelliti and Shannon Hunt, will have a private industry reading on November 3 in New York.  

“Just succumb.” 🙏 A clip from The Las Culturistas Culture Awards with Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang! by Lincoln Center

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s Play with Music to Have Streaming Debut

Student Blogger Spotlight: Meet Natalie Liew!

Get to know Natalie Liew, a musical theatre student from Malaysia, currently studying in the UK, as she shares her experiences and advice on auditioning, stress management, parental support,…

Milwaukee Rep releases ‘Run Bambi Run’ for hometown crowd by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) One of the most eagerly awaited new musicals in the country bowed recently in Milwaukee, not a typical launching place for such …

‘Partnership’ Review: A Lost Tale of Ambition That Resonates by Darryn King

The Mint Theater revives Elizabeth Baker’s charming 1917 comedy, which offers a gentle reminder about work-life balance.

Get a 1st Listen to T.3's 'Dilly Dilly,' Featuring Jim Hogan, Liam Fennecken, and Brendan Jacob Smith by Logan Culwell-Block

The viral sensation, made up of theatre names, is releasing an EP in December as the group embarks on an eight-city tour.

Karen Akers Will Bring Water Under the Bridge Back to Birdland by Logan Culwell-Block

The Nine original cast member has previously offered two sold-out performances of the concert at the NYC cabaret venue.

Video: Diane Paulus, Kenny Ortega, Caissie Levy & More Join James Rado Celebration of Life at Joe's Pub

Watch Diane Paulus, Kenny Ortega, Caissie Levy, and more come together at Joe's Pub for a special celebration of the life and contributions of renowned theater icon, James Rado. Get all the …

Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala

Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now…

Jo Ellen Perlman, Mike Cefalo, Paolo Montalban & More to Star in WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway

Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring tr…

Q-Tip Joins the Creative Team of New Musical Ali

More Stars Set to Join Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn, Brandon Uranowitz, BD Wong for CSC Gala by Andrew Gans

The evening will honor theatre agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman, who revised the book for the company's current revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale.

Watch: Mauricio Martínez, Cayleigh Capaldi, and Ashley Jana Sing 'Too Good to Be True' From New Musical Figaro by Logan Culwell-Block

T. Oliver Reid, Jayke Workman, Benjamin Pajak, and more co-star on the upcoming recording of Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata's new musical.

Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer For Anthony Chen's Powerful Drama DRIFT

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo stars in the trailer for Drift, Anthony Chen's powerful new drama. The film also stars Alia Shawkat, Ibrahima Ba, Honor Swinton Byrne, Zainab Ja…

Video: Josh Groban Sings His SWEENEY TODD Entrance Line on FALLON

Josh Groban sat down on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss starring in Broadway's Sweeney Todd. During the video, Groban discuss his time starring as the title role in …

It’s a ‘Mystic Christmas’ as another Connecticut-made Hallmark Channel holiday movie premieres by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut has known for years what a pleasant place Mystic is at Christmas time. Now the rest of the world will get a glimpse as “Mystic Christmas” premiers Saturday on the Hallmark Ch…

No One Knows You’re A Non-Profit (Sometimes Even After You Tell Them) by Joe Patti

While it has sort of been generally known that visitors to arts and cultural organizations aren’t fully aware of whether the organization is a non-profit or not, Colleen Dilenschneider rec…

Watch the Sweeping Trailer for Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro, Starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan by Talaura Harms

The Netflix film will release theatrically in November before hitting the streamer in December.

Shoshana Bean Will Perform Holiday Concert at the Apollo Theater by Meg Masseron

Bean is currently starring in Alicia Keys' new musical Hell's Kitchen at the Public Theater.

Frankenstein Revived (Trailer) | Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

“Most of the world's horrors are self-inflicted." For tickets, visit ➡️ https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Frankenstein-Revived

Video: Watch Chris Pine Perform His WISH Villain Song, 'This Is the Thanks I Get?!'

Following in the footsteps of villain songs like “Poor Unfortunate Souls” (“Little Mermaid”), “Be Prepared” (“The Lion King”) and “Mother Knows Best” (“Tangled”), Dis…

Review: Slow Poses and Clouds of White Powder by Brian Seibert

Sankai Juku, an all-male Butoh company, returns to New York with a program of greatest hits that too often feels tedious.

Video: Get a First Look at POOR YELLA REDNECKS at MTC

Get a first look at Poor Yella Rednecks, now running at Manhattan Theatre Club. Learn how to purchase tickets!

"Silence" from Goodspeed's Private Jones by Goodspeed Musicals

"Silence" from "Private Jones" at Goodspeed Musicals Private Jones - A New Musical Oct 13 - Nov 5, 2023 at The Terris Theatre, Chester Learn more: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/private-jo…

Darren Aronofsky Increases Theatre Presence With LAMF/Protozoa Theater Fund by Logan Culwell-Block

The joint venture will develop new works along with co-producing larger productions.

Broadway's Some Like It Hot, Leopoldstadt, Into the Woods, More Get Artios Award Nominations for Casting by Logan Culwell-Block

Winners will be named for the Casting Society honors at a special gala March 7, 2024.

Review: Video Thrills and Musical Stars in Killer Revival of Sunset Boulevard

For World Opera Day: A Look at “Carmen” in Pop Culture by Trav S.D.

October 25 is World Opera Day, and not coincidentally the birthday of both Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II. The bicentennial of the birth of the latter composer is in just a couple of ye…

Video: Get a First Listen to 'I Wanna Be' From 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL

Get a first listen to the new song 'I Wanna Be' from the highly anticipated 13 GOING ON 30- THE MUSICAL. Listen to the sneak peek and be one step ahead of the crowd before the show hits the …

Video: Teen Correspondent Liora Catches Up with Broadway 'Teen' JJ Niemann!

In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's own Teen Critic Liora Shuf stops by the Winter Garden Theatre to chat with social media superstar JJ Niemann about his latest gig in Broadway's Back t…

Video: Watch Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Trailer With Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman & More

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Maestro, the new film following the life and career of Leonard Bernstein. Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong…

Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures & Los Angeles Media Fund Launch Live Theater Joint Venture, Announce First Three Commissions

Darren Aronofsky’s Protozoa Pictures and Los Angeles Media Fund are launching a joint venture focused on commissioning and producing new live theater projects as well as co-producing and s…

Q-Tip Joins Creative Team of Ali, the Muhammad Ali Musical by Meg Masseron

Telling the story of the boxing champion and humanitarian, the Broadway-aimed musical will feature a book by Clint Dyer and score by Teddy Abrams.

All the Women Who Have Played Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway by Julia Chambers

The show will celebrate its 20th anniversary October 30, proving there is still no place like Oz.

How Did Josh Gad React When Andrew Rannells Skipped 4 Pages of Gutenberg! The Musical? by Talaura Harms

Rannells appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to chat about the new Broadway show and working again with his Book of Mormon costar.

Review: A Fleetwood Mac-Style Band Records Its Musical Masterpiece in David Adjmi Epic Stereophonic

Shoshana Bean to Return to The Apollo Theater for Annual Holiday Concert

The Broadway star will take the audience on a soul-filled musical joyride with her powerful vocals, magnetic stage presence and impeccable interpretations of holiday classics. Shoshana will …

Creative menstrual hygiene with Maisha Ongoza and the P.A.S.H.I. project by Crystal Sparrow

Maisha Ongoza of the Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative talks about the project and its efforts to provide reusable menstrual pads, carry pouches, masks, and panties to schools and org…

Twelve Angry Men judging  at PPTOPA by Bill Hirschman

By Aaron Krause Few plays are as riveting as Reginald Rose’s tense classic drama, Twelve Angry Men. In it, the stakes are sky-high as 12 people must decide whether a stranger lives or dies…

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, October 26-November 1, 2023 by Kyle V. Hiller

Philadelphia Orchestra’s podcast returns, a not-so-silent performance of Nosferatu, spoken word in Old City, and three dreamy exhibitions open at ArtYard. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

‘Peter Pan’ National Tour Announces Full Cast by Matthew Herzog

NETworks Presentations has announced the complete cast for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, Peter Pan. The new production will premiere at the Ordway Cente…

Photos: Go Into the Rehearsal Room for the Upcoming Stranger Things Stage Play by Logan Culwell-Block

A prequel to the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow begins performances at the Phoenix Theatre in November.

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas in World Premiere of Lyonesse by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson directs the new work from Penelope Skinner at London's Harold Pinter.

[Broadway Grosses w/ 10/22/2023] by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post [Broadway Grosses w/ 10/22/2023] first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Pearl Necklace: A Gay Sexcapade

Rap Artist Q-Tip Joins the Team of Broadway-Bound Musical ALI

Grammy Award-winner Q-Tip has joined the team of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, as Music Producer a…

Casey Cott, Jessica Vosk, and Krystina Alabado Join WRITE OUT LOUD EP

WRITE OUT LOUD - a nonprofit organization founded by Taylor Louderman (Tony nominee, Mean Girls) that amplifies the work of emerging musical theater writers - will release its fifth studio …

Art as Politics by Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Hamed Sinno

By Nabra Nelson, Marina Johnson, Hamed Sinno. Is art inherently political? Must artists consider sociopolitics in the development of their work? Hamed Sinno’s art has been constantly and p…

Elation and Thunder City Transforming Events at Tampa’s Yuengling Center with Arena Lighting Upgrade by Michael Eddy

In the heart of Tampa, FL, stands the iconic Yuengling Center, a versatile arena known for hosting everything from sports events to music concerts. Production and integration company Thunder…

The Prom Film Star Jo Ellen Pellman to Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of White Rose: The Musical by Molly Higgins

Will Nunziata directs the new musical based on a true story of student activists in Nazi Germany

Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month Begins Performances Off-Broadway October 25 by Margaret Hall

The play follows a 6-foot tall vagina named Snatch Adams who loses her job as a clown at Planned Parenthood in 2016.

West End Revival of Grease Will Tour U.K. and Ireland by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will again direct with choreography by Arlene Phillips.

Playwrights Horizons to Present New York Premiere of Milo Cramer's School Pictures by Molly Higgins

Morgan Green directs the production, which is part of the company's series of solo works performed by their creators.

What Happens When Sweeney's Barber Chair Doesn't Work? by Logan Culwell-Block

Current Broadway Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban revealed all in a recent visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by Susan Grace

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How Wig Designer Nikiya Mathis Weaves Broadway Magic into Jaja’s African Hair Braiding by Hayley Levitt

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, this season’s hit comedy by Jocelyn Bioh, pulls off the most dumbfounding magic trick on Broadway. Now, before Harry Potter’s Dementors or Aladdin’s mag…

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires THE COTTAGE, KING JAMES, and LUCY

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired a series of three new titles, including 'The Cottage', the hit Broadway comedy by renowned playwright, Sandy Rustin. Learn more about the acquisitions…

Maude Maggart Makes a Dreamy Birdland Debut with “Here Come the Dreamers” by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … The delightful cabaret star Maude Maggart made a rare New York headliner appearance with “Here Come the Dreamers,” her Birdland debut. She sold out the large room up…

‘His talent and enthusiasm never waned’: Blood Brothers and Evita producer Bill Kenwright by Mark Lawson

The Everton FC chairman and hands-on producer of dozens of stage hits, who has died aged 78, ceaselessly radiated the bonhomie of the actor he originally was While he was primarily a theatri…

Trueman and the Arsonists review – timely revival of 50s dystopia by Arifa Akbar

Roundhouse, LondonSimon Stephens’ adaptation of Max Frisch play about bourgeois indifference to a rising crisis should ring loud bells, but its absurdism fails to resonate There is a great…

NEWS * NEWS * THEATER by Sandi Durell

Cody Renard Richard Scholarship – Susan Stroman/Sharon Washington (LPTW) – SPAMALOT Rush Tix – TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program – Off Broadway 20at20 Tony Award winning Director/Cho…

THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY Playwright Samuel Baum Discusses Economy of Storytelling

Playwright Samuel Baum discusses his work with his play The Engagement Party at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, California.

Broadway Pipeline: October 25, 2023 by Theatrical Index

Breaking Baz: Rap Artist Q-Tip And His Beats & Rhythms Join Ringside Team For Broadway-Bound Musical ‘Ali’

EXCLUSIVE: Q-Tip, the legendary rapper, producer, singer and lyricist, will be adding his hip-hop know-how to the Broadway-bound Ali, a musical about Muhammad Ali’s life in and out of th…

Bill Kenwright obituary by Michael Coveney

Producer of stage hits including Blood Brothers who took Medea to Broadway and served as the chairman of Everton FCBill Kenwright, who has died aged 78 after a lengthy illness, combined the …

‘An amazing gentleman’: Remembering Bill Kenwright’s many acts of kindness by Nicole Vassell

Theatre producer donated money to families in need as well as providing actors with necessary breaks

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Cabaret Announces Stars and Dates By: David Sheward October 24, 2023: Star casting and dates have been confirmed for the upcoming revival of Cabaret, the fifth production of the Kander an…

Heading for the Highlands: A Review of “Brigadoon” at Music Theater Works by Dennis Polkow

This dance-driven melodic fable of a mysterious village in the Scottish highlands that appears once a century is pure enchantment, as the current Music Theater Works production reminds us.

Dance Top 5: November 2023 by Sharon Hoyer

Clear your first two weekends: November is front-loaded with dance from mixed-rep to immersive storytelling.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Hunger Games’ Play to Come to London, Matarazzo to Depart ‘Sweeney,” RSC Piloting Late-Night Bus Service “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting t…

Cowbois review – all guns blaze in wild queer western by Ryan Gilbey

Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonDream cast and exuberant staging brings the genre’s dusty rules to a whole new frontier A sleepy US town in the late 19th century: the husbands are away, …

Ian McKellen and Wayne Rooney lead tributes to theatre producer and ‘great man’ Bill Kenwright by Isobel Lewis

Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was ‘forever grateful’ to him.

Clyde’s review – crunchy kitchen drama is a dish to be savoured by David Jays

Donmar Warehouse, LondonClyde runs a mean sandwich shop, while Montrellous is the sensei of sourdough, in Lynn Nottage’s mouthwatering play Lynn Nottage’s mouthwatering, gloriously perf…

40 Years of Broadway: The Culture Shifters by JK

40 Years of Broadway: The Culture Shifters Over the past 40 Years, I've seen dozens of huge hits come and go. Really big hits. They run for what feels like forever. In fact, nine of the t…

On the Couch with Michaela Burger

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Review: Teatro ZinZanni reopens its dinner-cirque show in fine, trimmer form by Chris Jones

The host for your evening is the magician-comedian Lucy Darling, adept at crowd work and adding to that supper-club vibe.

THE CONFESSIONS Lyttelton, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

A MOTHER’S LIFE, A SON’S PERSPECTIVE Sometimes it is almost useful to be a day late (sorry,  tied up yesterday) because it gives a chance to read other people’s take on the play you s…

Deeply Rooted Dance celebrates the past, lives in the present — and looks to the future by Lauren Warnecke

An upcoming performance program Nov. 3 at the Auditorium Theatre is an artistic digest of Deeply Rooted’s history.

Theatre Industry Pays Tribute to Bill Kenwright

Tributes from the theatre industry have been pouring in for Bill Kenwright, whose death was announced yesterday (24 October) at the age of 78.

Bendigo Art Gallery to present Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925 from March 2024

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Backstairs Billy 2023 West End Costume Reveal: Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton by Official London Theatre

Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusive interviews for top London shows. Whether you like an upbeat musical, a hilarious slapstick comedy, a…

HAMILTON returns to Sydney in 2024

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The Angel Next Door by Steven Morris

James Newcomb, Taubert Nadalini and Barbara E. Robertson (Photo by Jason Niedle) Reviewed by Dana Martin North Coast Rep and Laguna Playhouse Thru November 5th RECOMMENDED The Angel Next Doo…

How ‘Sabbath’s Theater,’ Philip Roth’s Raunchiest Book, Made It to the Stage by Marc Tracy

For their adaptation of “Sabbath’s Theater,” John Turturro and Ariel Levy sought to preserve “the nasty side of existence” evoked in the book.

Slow Thunder by Steven Morris

Ann Noble and Robert Yacko (Photo by Suse Sternkopf and Allen Corben/ImageWorks Reviewed by F. Kathleen FoleyTheatre 68 Arts ComplexThrough November 12 RECOMMENDED When a local theater puts …

Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchett by Steven Morris

Kirsten Vangsness (Photo by J Doyel Photography) Reviewed by Julyza CommodoreOutside in TheatreThru October 30th Set in 1887 in High Court of Knobbs end, Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet is s…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 25th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Testing, Testing. One, Two.

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Smashed Arvo

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Adelaide Festival reveals 2024 program

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REVIEW: Flamenco Express, Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Flamenco Express presented as part of the Colchester Fringe Festival. This post REVIEW: Flamenco Express, Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Fringe ✭…

THE HOLDOVERS (dir. Alexander Payne): Philadelphia Film Festival review by Angela Harmon

Alexander Payne, purveyor of fine vibes, might be softening up. The post THE HOLDOVERS (dir. Alexander Payne): Philadelphia Film Festival review appeared first on phindie.

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James Star in World Premiere of Lyonesse, Opening in London October 25 by Andrew Gans

Ian Rickson directs the new work from Penelope Skinner.

Patrick Olson's Emergence Opens Off-Broadway October 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merging art, science, and music, the work is playing the Pershing Square Signature Center following a sold-out run in Los Angeles.

Uh-Oh: I Got Off On a Bad Foot With The Usher by Broadway Beat

by Caitlin Bitzegaio. @caitorade. NEW YORK, NY – Uh-oh, I got off on a bad foot with the usher. Reader, you know me. I’m easy! When I...