IMPRESSIONS: Big Dance Theater in "The March" at Perelman Performing Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"...the dances were made for this location. In their meandering, oblique way, they ask us to remember the last time our nation felt truly united, and to what end. Clearly, we are not united …

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Peter Boal on the Choreographers and Experiences That Have Shaped His Career by The Dance Enthusiast

In DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Peter Boal on the Choreographers and Experiences That Have Shaped His Career: "Opportunity opened her arms to Peter Boal from his upbringing in Connecticut to a …

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Australian Arts Review

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All roads lead to Woodford Folk Festival this Summer

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Playbill.com offers a look back at the year in Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, the $75 million Broadway musical that will close Jan. 4, 2014.

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HBO Renews The Gilded Age for Season 3 by Molly Higgins

The season two finale aired December 17, and all episodes are now available to stream on Max.

“Black Panther” in Concert at the NY Phil, Dec. 20–23 by New York Philharmonic

Wakanda Forever! Audiences are loving the experience of seeing Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” in Concert with the NY Phil, conducted by Anthony Parnther. Be sure to stop by the lobby …

SPAMALOT at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street by Richard Seff

The dazzling company of 24 gifted singers, dancers, and actors under the remarkably inventive direction and choreography of Josh Rhodes have brought to the St.James Theatre on 44th Street a …

Opera Australia to open its 2024 season with ‘audaciously new’ production of La Traviata

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Roundup – The Ten Best Theater Productions of 2023 by Terry Morgan

Although no year in which the Mark Taper Forum is at least temporarily shuttered and the Kirk Douglas Theatre’s programming is reduced can be said to be an entirely positive year for Los A…

New dates announced for GATSBY at The Green Light

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HBO Renews Hit Drama Series THE GILDED AGE For A Third Season

The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.

Five finalists in the running to reimagine Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres

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Artists and Sacred Spaces, a Natural Fit on Chicago’s South Side by American Theatre Editors

With an abundance of under-used venues and plenty of itinerant artists looking for spaces to do their work, a new effort looks for ways to solve both problems.

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music returns to The 5th by The 5th Avenue Theatre

The fan favorite sing-along experience, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music, returns to The 5th Avenue Theatre January 20-21, 2024. The classic film starring Julie Andrews is shown in glorious full…

THE VOICE Winner Maelyn Jarmon to Star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Core Theatre Group

Maelyn Jarmon (Season 16 winner of “The Voice”) and Clay Singer (National Tour of The Band’s Visit) will star in three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YE…

Meet the Young Artists Selected for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Bowers Program by Katelyn Simone

The program nurtures the next generation of classical musicians.

Melanie La Barrie & Juliet Opening Night with bwaySHO by bwaySHO

At a Recent Hamilton Performance, Two Actors Changed Leading Roles Mid-Show by Logan Culwell-Block

Sickness on Broadway led to a mid-show shuffling of swings and understudies.

Critic’s Notebook: ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Gives the Fanbase What They Want With Audacious Style by Daniel Fienberg

With the Duffer Brothers on board as "creative producers," Netflix's 'Stranger Things' arrives on London's West End with a three-hour, effects-driven stage spectacle spinning a new origin st…

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway Sing 'Silent Night/Mary Did You Know?' Medley by Talaura Harms

Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.

Photos & Video: Go Inside Opening Night of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL at A.R.T.

Check out photos and video from opening night of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical world premiere at A.R.T.!

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Jaida Leigh Miller

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet High School contestant Ja…

Alysha Umphress Reuniting With Jeff Blumenkrantz for Green Room 42 Show by Logan Culwell-Block

The Broadway favorites will be joined by special guest star Kenita R. Miller.

Fact-Checks and Footnotes For the Leonard Bernstein Biopic, Maestro by Logan Culwell-Block

Bradley Cooper directed and starred in the new film, and we rate how well he mimicked Bernstein's conducting style.

Memorable Moments on Stage in 2023 by New York Theater

From the Ukrainian infant-actress breastfed on stage at the beginning of the year, to the four old bums who collapse on top of one another at the end, 2023 has been full of memorable moments…

Aladdin's Michael James Scott and Adi Roy Will Perform in Disney Christmas Parade by Meg Masseron

The 40th anniversary parade will air live on Christmas morning and stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

Appropriate Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins: 'Everything Anyone Ever Writes Is Political' by Darryn King

The MacArthur Fellow, Pulitzer finalist, teacher and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins creates work that uproariously entertains even as it shocks and discomfits. Appropriate, his Broadway …

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Amaya Hardin

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet College contestant Amaya …

This Week in Theatre Awards: THRIVE!, the Edgerton Foundation, and the Lillys by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, residencies, and other recognition from the week of Dec. 17.

Video: Joby Talbot & Neil Hannon Unwrap the Delicious New Music of WONKA

One of the most delicious details of Wonka (now in theatres) is its delectable original music. Two of the men behind the music are Joby Talbot, who composed the score and Neil Hannon who wro…

‘Real Women Have Curves’ and ‘Heart Sellers’: Snapshots of Immigrant Lives by Laura Collins-Hughes

A musical adaptation of “Curves” and a play about two Asian women becoming friends both look at immigrants’ experiences, with mixed results.

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Sara Elder

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet College contestant Sara E…

Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Way' From THE COLOR PURPLE Over Low Salary; Discusses Income Inequality For Black Actresses

While discussing the salary inequality that Black women face in the entertainment industry, Taraji P. Henson said she 'almost had to walk away' from The Color Purple after not seeing a raise…

Could WONKA Be A Broadway Musical? | OPINION

Would the new hit film Wonka work on Broadway?

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Alexandra Donach

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet College contestant Alexan…

New Year's Highlights from the Commons by Howlround Theatre Commons

By HowlRound Theatre Commons. The team at HowlRound Theatre Commons reflects on 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.

Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Hicks, a.k.a. Baby Spike Lee by American Theatre Editors

On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct 'Passing Strange' at Portland Playhouse this Spring.

WATCH: SOME LIKE IT HOT's Kevin Del Aguila Eats Oysters With Us

Kevin Del Aguila from Some Like It Hot on Broadway sits down with Grace Aki for the latest episode of Grit in the Oyster.

Video: The Teen Critics Have Their Minds Blown at EMERGENCE

What did the Teen Critics think of Emergence? Find out in this video!

Pure Theatrical Imagination: The Sweet and Sticky History of Wonka Onstage

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Mackenzie Crawford

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet High School contestant Ma…

Theater Upcoming 2024 and More News by Sandi Durell

Keen Company/Glory Days – MTC/Brooklyn Laundry – LCT/Corruption – PACNYC/Between Two Knees – Into The Woods’Milky White/Museum of Broadway – ArsNovaBall Will Honor Alex TImbers L…

Revisiting Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Before They Hang Up Their Hats in Gutenberg! The Musical! by Hayley Levitt

The Book of Mormon reunion we waited over a decade for is coming to an end on January 28. For the past three months, Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad have repurposed their infectious onstage par…

London Revival of Sunset Boulevard, Starring Nicole Scherzinger, Eyes a Broadway Run by Darryn King

The West End reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger as faded film star Norma Desmond, is eyeing a Broadway transfer as soon as November 2024, ac…

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody 'Confident' Their Cancelled Showtime Series Will Find a Home

Mandy Patinkin and his wife, Kathryn Grody, are 'confident' that they will find a home for their cancelled Showtime series. Showtime cancelled Seasoned, a scripted comedy inspired by the co…

10 things to do in Boston this holiday weekend by Kevin Slane

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Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Cooper Arbisi

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet High School contestant Co…

SAY YES: Hear from Jon Michael Hill by New York Theatre Workshop

Nikki Renée Daniels, Auli’i Cravalho, and Norm Lewis in Concert Performance of Children of Eden

Children of Eden

“The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical” launches Golden’s new arts center | Theater review by Lisa Kennedy

It's part of a slate of Christmas counter-programming this year.

Hear From a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Usher on Witnessing the Magic Up-Close by Hayley Levitt

It’s impossible to count all the moving pieces that keep the wheels of Broadway turning, and ushers are some of the most inconspicuous contributors. The Broadway Show correspondent Perry …

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform Benefit Concert in Honor of Late Roundabout Leader Todd Haimes by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth will celebrate the life of Roundabout Theatre Company’s late artistic director and chief executive, Todd Haimes, in a special benefit concert, Kristin: …

Kevin Cahoon Walks Us to Shucked—a Musical Where It Pays to Have Been a Rodeo Clown by Hayley Levitt

“There is no place I would rather be in the world than on Broadway,” says Kevin Cahoon to The Broadway Show correspondent Charlie Cooper. “And I don’t just mean as a performer.” …

Meet the Next On Stage Top 5: Gilbert A. Almaraz

Who will make the Top 3? You'll have to tune in tomorrow, December 22 (7pm and 9pm ET) to find out! Until then, we are getting to know the students one by one. Meet Gilbert A. Almaraz from …

Exclusive: Amber Ardolino Gets Ready for Her A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Debut

She's ready to be forever in blue jeans! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Amber Ardolino is getting ready to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise as ‘Marcia Murphey’ and we are ver…

THE AUDITION by Oscar E Moore

So what!  So I haven’t got any professional experience.  Just loads of school stuff.  Starring roles, by the way.  I keep telling myself over and over it doesn’t matter.  It doesn�…

Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away From Color Purple' Over Low Pay by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming movie musical, Henson has been making waves talking about salaries for Black women in Hollywood.

Jacob Padrón Named National Theatre Conference's 'Person of the Year' by Margaret Hall

Padrón is the Artistic Director of the Long Wharf Theatre.

Rialto Chatter: Will Nicole Scherzinger-Led SUNSET BOULEVARD Come to Broadway?

Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, is set to close in London's West End in just a few weeks. But could this show have a life on the other side of the pond?

James T. Lane and More Cast in After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 12/21/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/21/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding - Nick Lowe (Motown Cover) ft. Sarah Potenza by Postmodernjukebox

“(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” written by Nick Lowe and sung by Elvis Costello and The Attractions, in a Motown Style cover by Postmodern Jukebox ft. Sarah Pote…

12 Days of Christmas with Deborah Cox- It's Holidays with the Hathaways

On the nineth day of Christmas, Deborah writes: 'This is one of my absolute FAVES and this version is especially awesome because it’s Donny Hathaway and his daughter, Lalah … Brilliantl…

The Art of Lighting Churches with ColorSource and Multiverse by Michael Eddy

Every venue in need of new lighting comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This is especially true for churches, spaces that require special attention to accessibility, con…

James T. Lane and Others Cast in After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse

RS Buck Accents Deep Characters in ‘Last Summer at Bluefish Cove’ with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

For Los Angeles-based Fountain Theatre's innovative production of 'Last Summer at Bluefish Cove', Lighting Designer R.S. Buck relied on a rig that featured 30 CHAUVET Professional fixtures f…

Sasha Hutchings, James T. Lane, Angela Birchett, More Join After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

Full casting and creative team have been revealed for the upcoming New Jersey production.

The Huntington Will Stage Immersive Solo Show Stand Up If You're Here Tonight by Meg Masseron

Written and directed by John Kolvenbach, the work centers on a man desperate for connection, deeply in love with the audience itself.

Report: Is the Nicole Scherzinger-Led (and Minimalist) Sunset Boulevard Broadway Bound? by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Norma Desmond may be making a return to the Main Stem—but don't call it a comeback.

After Midnight

Interview: A Leading Role in Harmony Is a Good Broadway Debut for Danny Kornfeld

Created at the Algonquin by Sandi Durell

Review by Marilyn Lester . . . . There once was a little girl named Eloise, who lived at the Plaza Hotel. And there once was a boy named Michael who lived at the Algonquin Hotel. But Eloise …

UTA Adds Lit Agent And A3 Vet Max Grossman To Its Growing Theater Department by Dade Hayes

UTA has added veteran lit agent Max Grossman to its expanding theater department. Grossman comes to UTA from A3, where he served as co-head of the theater division and co-ran day-to-day oper…

Photos: ALADDIN, Ariana DeBose & More Perform at Disney's Christmas Day Parade

Check out photos from Disney's Christmas Day Parade, including the Broadway and North American Tour Cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” performing “Friend Like Me,” with Michael James Scott…

Video: HARMONY's Chip Zien and Sierra Boggess Are Broadway BFFs

In this video, watch as Harmony's Sierra Boggess and Chip Zien discuss their unlikely friendship, the thrills of working with Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, and so much more!

The Gardens of Anuncia by Elyse Trevers

Should you talk to your plants? Science shows that the sound of a human voice helps them grow. It’s also therapeutic for the gardener. In “The Gardens of Anuncia” at Lincoln Center The…

Video: TED LASSO's Brendan Hunt Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! as 'Producer'

Brendan Hunt, co-creator and star of Ted Lesso, joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! this week in the role of 'Producer.' Check out a video clip here!

West End Look Ahead: Stars From ’Succession’ And ‘The Crown’ Prepare To Tread The Boards As Nicole Scherzinger Sets Sights On Broadway For ‘ by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE: Starring an electrifying Nicole Scherzinger, Sunset Boulevard ends its limited run at London’s Savoy Theatre on January 6 but, as Deadline can reveal in its 2024 West End look …

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Susan Grace

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Barry Humphries remembered by Melvyn Bragg by Guardian Staff

17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023The broadcaster recalls a true original who immersed himself in the roles of Dame Edna and Sir Les, and was a complicated mixture of vaudeville character an…

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

This Pacific Northwest-focused roundup includes a literary burlesque artist, a scenic designer/drag performer, an award-winning Iranian playwright, and more.

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for After Midnight. Learn more about who is in the cast and on the team here!

Read Month 7's Winning Entries From Prudential's Marquee Moments Broadway Ticket Giveaway by Playbill Staff

The monthly drawing is presented by Playbill.

Anthony Powell: A Dance to the Music of Time by Trav S.D.

We are delighted to discover this morning that, in addition to being the Winter Solstice, December 21 was the birthday of British author Anthony Powell (1905-2000). I first learned of this a…

Jacob Storms' Tennessee Rising to Make NYC Return by Molly Higgins

Storms' solo play will have a limited engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre beginning in January.

Darren Criss Revels In His “Very Darren Crissmas” at Town Hall on Holiday Tour by Sandi Durell

by Matt Smith . . . . “It’s the holiday season / and Darren Criss is comin’ round / His Christmas show has just hit the ground / Good evening, New York, I just got into town / And I’…

Broadway / Off-Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Sign of the Times, Stranger Things, The Effect, Etc. By: David Sheward December 20. 2023: Yet another jukebox musical is headed our way. A Sign of the Times will feature music from 1960s…

Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down from Playwrights Horizons by American Theatre Editors

After 30 years, Marcus will depart the organization at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

15 years of the Broadway Green Alliance by Ruthie Fierberg

How it started, how it’s going and what to expect for the future of the industry’s sustainability initiative.

Grace and Matt’s Top 3 Plays of 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Any and all feedback is appreciated: Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayr…

Jes Tom Is Done Looking for ‘the One’ by Gina Cherelus

Jes Tom used to be obsessed with finding “the one” to ride out the end times with. Now, the comic is happy just talking about sex in front of strangers six nights a week.

Loyalty Report: December 21, 2023 by Audience Rewards

Michael Gambon remembered by David Hare by Guardian Staff

19 October 1940 – 27 September 2023The playwright recalls his collaborations with the charismatic actor whose mix of mischief and vulnerability endeared him to everyone from Arthur Miller …

The best theatre, comedy and dance of 2023 by Arifa Akbar, Brian Logan and Lyndsey Winship

Our critics’ highlights of the year include a 24-hour marathon, a standup welcoming hecklers, a reboot of The Matrix and a bus ride filled with emotion• More on the best culture of 2023 …

The opening of Barcelona’s newest theatre: Àlex Rigola stages Thomas Bernhard’s “L’Home de Teatre” by Maria Delgado

The relationship between theatre and life has been pervaded the work of dramatists from Shakespeare to Maria Irene Fornes. The porosity of the relationship, the boundaries and fissures of th…

Mapping the Lesser-Known Territories of American Modern Dance by Brian Seibert

An exhibition at New York Public Library tells a different, more inclusive story about the genealogy of an art form.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 21st, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

PACIFIC OVERTURES. Menier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

JAPAN MEETS THE NOISY WEST        This is exquisite, and not only in Paul Farnsworth’s dreamy set and Ayako Maeda’s costumes, from peasant fishermen to Shogun magnificence.  The Men…

A Beginner’s Opera Glossary by Wendy Silvester

Do you know your sprechstimme from your recitative, or your buffa from your seria? Don’t let the strange opera terminology scare you off! Read this guide to opera terminology. and learn ho…

Great Acting: Training Your Mind and Body to be Perceptive – Learning About Yourself and Your Surroundings. An Interview with Zdravko Stojmirov by Ivanka Apostolova Baskar

Zdravko Stojmirov worked on many theater projects, TV series and short films. He participated in numerous national and international theater festivals cooperating with institutional theater …

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Aussie Pops Orchestra

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Review Roundup: Reimagined PETER PAN National Tour Hits The Road

The all-new production of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN is now playing at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. The North American Tour Company celebrated its launch on…

Italy’s ruling party drafts law to ‘safeguard’ school nativity scenes by Lorenzo Tondo In Palermo

Brothers of Italy party plans law to ‘protect’ Christian traditions and prevent schools ‘modifying the essence of Christmas’ Italy’s ruling far-right party has identified a new bat…

Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr., Kara Young and the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Celebrate Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee At Schomburg Center

This past Monday at the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the stars of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch celebra…

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Sun Kim Dance Theatre’s “Lost and Found” Unearths Hope by The Dance Enthusiast

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: Sun Kim Dance Theatre’s “Lost and Found” Unearths Hope -"Right before we were about to go live for the program entitled, “Asian Women in Hip-Hop Dance,” I…