THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Feels More Like a Girl Interrupted by Lauren Van Hemert

THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY feels like a slow train into the abyss. Read Lauren's Beltline to Broadway review. The post THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Feels More Like a Girl Interrupted…

Photo: MISS SAIGON Stars Lea Salonga and Jonathan Pryce Reunite At OLD FRIENDS On the West End

Hey, old friend! Tony and Olivier Award-winner Lea Salonga got a special visitor backstage as her former Miss Saigon co-star, Jonathan Pryce, stopped by Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends!

Pasadena Playhouse’s Danny Feldman, and the Architects of LA’s Bethesda Rep by Steven Morris

Ring in the Old, Ring in the New By Steven Leigh Morris Michael Hayden, Sarah Uriarte Berry, in “A Little Night Music” (2023) at the Pasadena Playhouse (Photo by Jeff Lorch) Danny Feld…

TFP is back #Warrior #HudsonYangFoodie #MeanGirlsand more to get excited about in 2024 by Fairyprincessdiaries

Where have you been, oh Fairy Princess? The short answer is that on Dec. 26,2023, TFP became an orphan. Those of you who have become grown orphans know what that is about, and time to proces…

A Flip Of A Coin Is More Likely To Correctly Identify Your Org As A Non-Profit Than A Recent Visitor by Joe Patti

Another post I wanted to make to get people thinking and doing things differently for 2024 is based again on research Collen Dilenschneider and the IMPACTS team have done. As I mentioned in …

Goodspeed's 60th Anniversary Season in Review by Goodspeed Musicals

2023 was a spectacular year for Goodspeed Musicals! Our 60th Anniversary Season included 2 revivals and 4 brand new musicals - including a world premiere! Take a look back at some of the hig…

Alison Luff, Adam Jacobs, and More Join Broadway Cast of The Who’s Tommy

Now at the Pantages – “MJ” the musical by Pauline Adamek

Now playing at The Pantages in Hollywood, through January 2024, is dazzling stage show that features recreations of some of the most memorable songs of Michael Jackson’s storied career. Wi…

THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS Written By: Alex Brightman Will Begin Performances This February

The new play THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS written by Alex Brightman will be premiering Off Broadway at New World Stages.

How They Made How to Dance in Ohio Accessible for Its Autistic Cast, Crew, and Audiences

Jaquel Spivey before he was in MEAN GIRLS by bwaySHO

MTA Opens Public Comment Period for New NYC Congestion Tolls

The MTA has announced plans for a public comment period for the congestion pricing program. The agency will accept written and audio comments and will hold four hybrid virtual/in-person pub…

Betsy Aidem's Family Was Killed During the Holocaust. Doing Leopoldstadt and Prayer for the French Republic Reconnected Her to Them by Margaret Hall

Last season, the longtime actor starred in Tom Stoppard's play. Now she's the matriarch in Joshua Harmon’s Jewish family epic on Broadway.

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, January 4-10, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Welcoming the new year with movies, glowing gardens, and David Bowie. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Actor Aaron Lazar Shares His A.L.S. Journey: 'I’m Going to Heal' by Darryn King

Aaron Lazar, the SAG Award-winning Broadway actor, has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease Ameotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “I w…

MJ Cast & Creative Team on the Story by Broadwaysf

MJ is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 30–February 25, 2024. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparallele…

Stage directors and choreographers union and Broadway League reach new contract encompassing associates by Michael Abourizk

The new contract went into effect on Jan 1.

Gavin Creel's Walk On Through to Offer Special Performance During Final Weekend by Meg Masseron

The evening will include a post-performance concert and a meet-and-greet with Creel.

Jonathan Bennett will join ‘Spamalot’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The original “Mean Girls” movie star will make his Broadway debut, succeeding Michael Urie as Sir Robin.

Upcoming Virtual Trainings for Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention for Bullying and Harassment by Michael Eddy

Behind the Scenes is offering Winter 2024 Virtual Trainings in both Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Industry and Mental Health First Aid in January and February. Here is more inf…

Video: Watch Mandy Patinkin in Hulu's DEATH & OTHER DETAILS Trailer

Hulu has dropped the trailer for Death and Other Details, a new murder mystery series starring Mandy Patinkin. Joining Patinkin and Beane in the series is Tony-winner Lauren Patten, Tony-n…

A Sign of the Times to Follow Limited Engagement With Run at New World Stages by Hayley Levitt

A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring hits by Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and other popular artists of the 1960s, will follow its limited off-Broadway engagement with…

Annual Slack Key Festival happening in Redondo Beach by Pauline Adamek

Island music, elegant dancing and soulful food—the 2024 Southern California Slack Key Festival is returning to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Sl…

Conrad Ricamora to Join Cole Escola as Abraham Lincoln in Oh, Mary! by Darryn King

The complete cast is set for actor and comedian Cole Escola’s darkly ridiculous new comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln, Oh, Mary! The show, directed by Sam Pinkerton and starring Escola themse…

2024 Seattle-area theater highlights to put on your calendar by Gemma Wilson

There's plenty of intriguing theater on tap for 2024. Here are just a few of them to get your planning started.

Photos & Video: THE WIZ's Nichelle Lewis Sings the National Anthem at the New York Giants Game

THE WIZ star Nichelle Lewis sang the National Anthem at the New York Giants game on December 31. See photos and video.

A Sign of the Times Will Play Commercial Run at Off-Broadway's New World Stages by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical features the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other 1960s artists.

Video: Wayne Brade on 'Black Joy' in THE WIZ

In a clip from a  BroadwaySF Members-only In Conversation event at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on October 30, 2023 with Brian Moreland (lead producer), Amber Ruffin, (additiona…

Broadway takes massive hit as NYC suburbanites steer clear over ‘safety concerns’: survey by Lisa Fickenscher

Half of suburbanites who have not returned to Broadway cited “concerns about safety” as a primary reason for why they see fewer shows, according to a survey by the marketing and advertis…

MEAN GIRLS Film Cuts 'It Roars,' 'Where Do You Belong?' & More Songs; Tracklist Revealed

The track list for the upcoming Mean Girls movie musical has been unveiled, revealing which songs from the stage show made the cut for the new adaptation. Check out the tracklist now and fin…

Waitress Stage Film Sets Streaming Premiere Date by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The musical was captured during its 2021 return to Broadway with Sara Bareilles leading the cast.

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Live Capture Sets Streaming Premiere Date

The live capture of Waitress the Musical will be available to own on digital platforms this week. The new release date will now allow audiences to stream the filmed version of the Broadway m…

The Enduring, Encouraging Twinkle in Richard Pilbrow’s Eye by American Theatre Editors

The innovative designer, author, teacher, and producer lived several lives in the theatre, but was always looking ahead for the next possibility.

Join a Meet & Greet With Gavin Creel and More at WALK ON THROUGH Special Performance

MCC Theater will present a special performance of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice on Saturday January 6 at 7:00PM.

Studio 5: Celebrating Black History Month - New York City Center by New York City Center

Co-presented by New York City Center and New York City Ballet (NYCB) Performances by Members of NYCB This event will be livestreamed and available on-demand Jan 29 to Feb 11. Studio 5 lives…

‘How to Dance in Ohio’ cancels Jan. 3 matinée by Michael Abourizk

The evening performance will go on as scheduled.

Wayne Brady on The Wiz's Black Joy | The Wiz In Conversation by Broadwaysf

THE WIZ's Wayne Brady discusses the importance of the Broadway musical celebrating Black joy. Clip from the BroadwaySF Members-only In Conversation event at the Golden Gate Theatre in San F…

Gustavo Dudamel Will Join New York Philharmonic for Week-Long Celebration of Music Education by Meg Masseron

Dudamel will also conduct the famed orchestra during its Spring Gala, set to feature Common, Hera Hyesang, and more.

Songs From New Musical Fouad of Nazareth Will Be Presented at Joe's Pub by Andrew Gans

Sivan Batat will direct Fouad Dakwar's semi-autobiographical musical.

RIP Ken Stein by Trav S.D.

Just learned from Jeff Lewonczyk’s heartfelt memoriam that an important member of the indie theatre community, photographer Ken Stein has been taken by cancer. Jeff’s tribute is definiti…

Big Feelings and Big Musicals in Seoul by American Theatre Editors

A recent visit to Korea demonstrated that musical theatre can offer emotional and visual journeys beyond language, though not every choice translates well.

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! Will Open Off-Broadway With Conrad Ricamora and More

Oh, Mary!

Video: Watch the FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Trailer With Diane Lane, Tom Hollander, Jessica Lange & More

The trailer for season two of Ryan Murphy's Feud anthology has been released. Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans features Diane Lane as Slim Keith and Tom Hollander as Capote, Naomi Watts as Babe P…

Conrad Ricamora Will Be Abraham Lincoln Opposite Cole Escola's Mary Todd in Off-Broadway's Oh, Mary! by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Sam Pinkleton will direct the dark comedy at the Lucille Lortel.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Broadway League Reach Agreement on Contract Covering Associates by Meg Masseron

Associate directors and choreographers will now be able to receive union coverage, including health and pension benefit contributions.

Bernadette Peters Joins 2nd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise

Theatre legend and multi-Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters (Old Friends, Annie Get Your Gun, “The Good Fight”) has joined the previously announced stars of the theatre and creative lum…

Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in Spamalot

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Illness in the Company

How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway has cancelled today's January 3rd matinee due to illness in the company. 

Video: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour's Joshua Bess Sings National Anthem At Broncos NYE Game

Joshua Bess, from Littleton, CO, was honored to sing The Star-Spangled Banner for his hometown team on NYE. He is currently touring with JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR which will play The Buell Thea…

Photos: Aaron Tveit Makes Special Guest Appearance as 'Producer' in GUTENBERG!

Before making his way over to Fleet Street for a limited run as Sweeney Todd in February, Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit made a quick detour to 'eat dreams' as the 'Producer' in Gutenberg! Th…

Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio Cancels January 3 Matinee by Margaret Hall

The evening performance of the new musical is expected to play as scheduled.

Perspectives from Two Teatros Doing the Work by Milta Ortiz, Alberto Justiniano

By Milta Ortiz, Alberto Justiniano. Alberto Justiniano and Milta Ortiz, artistic leaders at Teatro del Pueblo and Borderlands Theater, respectively, have to balance organizational leadershi…

Watch the Final Mean Girls Trailer

Multitask Your New Year's Resolutions with Trips to These NYC Institutions

Every year begins with the best of intentions for 38.5% of Americans; that’s the percentage of U.S. adults who annually set New Year’s resolutions. But how well do those good intentions …

Hear From Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Before The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal airs nationwide this weekend, you can watch the episode's YouTube premiere at 5PM ET on Wednesday, January 3. Hosted by Emmy winner Fadal, this e…

Jonathan Bennett to Replace Michael Urie as Sir Robin in Broadway’s Spamalot by Darryn King

Jonathan Bennett will make his Broadway debut in Spamalot in the role of the fearless (to a point) Sir Robin. The star will replace Michael Urie at the St. James Theatre from January 23-Apr…

Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York…

Conrad Ricamora, James Scully & More Join OH, MARY! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre

This year’s hilarious new dark comedy, Oh, Mary! has revealed additional casting, joining the previously announced writer and performer Cole Escola, starring as Mary Todd Lincoln.

Additional Casting Announced For OH, MARY!

Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh & Tony Macht join Cole Escola in Oh, Mary!

Mean Girls Star Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in Spamalot by Margaret Hall

Bennett will succeed Michael Urie in the revival at the St. James.

The Under the Radar Theatre Festival Was Pronounced Dead. Here’s How It Was Reborn by Diep Tran

Founder Mark Russell on the importance of creating space for experimentation and risk, and how the festival is like Mardi Gras.

The 6 Broadway Musicals of Leonard Bernstein

Jonathan Bennett To Make Broadway Debut In ‘Spamalot’ As Michael Urie Moves To ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ by Greg Evans

Jonathan Bennett, the Mean Girls heartthrob and star of the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas House franchise, will make his Broadway debut when he takes over the role of Spamalot‘s Sir Robin…

WALK ON THROUGH — An Evening with Gavin Creel by MCC Theater

Spend an evening with Gavin Creel on JAN 6 at 7PM for a one-night-only EXTENDED ENCORE and support MCC Theater in continuing the development of exceptional work like WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESS…

Denver Broncos NYE game | Joshua Bess, Coloradan in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, sings National Anthem by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Get Tickets: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/jesus-christ-superstar/ Joshua Bess, from Littleton, CO, was honored to sing The Star-Spangled Banner for his hometown team on NYE. …

At a Revamped Under the Radar, New York Greets a ‘Global Downtown’ by Alexis Soloski

No longer at the Public, the annual celebration of experimental theater disperses 17 productions across the city. About half are international works that are getting harder to import.

Sending emails during Hamlet: Obsession with ‘theatre etiquette’ could turn audiences away by Jessie Thompson

This week Andrew Scott revealed he stopped performing Hamlet’s most famous soliloquy on stage when he spotted an audience member doing his emails. But is the relentless debate on ‘audien…

Jonathan Bennett to Make Broadway Debut in SPAMALOT in January; Michael Urie to Depart

Get the latest updates on SPAMALOT as Jonathan Bennett joins the cast for his Broadway debut, while Michael Urie's final performance approaches on January 21. Don't miss this exciting new ad…

Jonathan Bennett To Make Broadway Debut In SPAMALOT

Jonathan Bennett will be joining the cast of the Broadway revival of SPAMALOT.

Maurice Hines, Tap-Dancing Star With His Brother, Dies at 80 by Brian Seibert

He rose to stardom in an act with Gregory Hines and also performed on and off Broadway.

The BSR January 2024 repertory movie roundup by Stephen Silver

The dark side of the New Hollywood, a 1960s classic, and movies with musical accompaniment open up the new year. Stephen Silver previews.

Broadway League, Directors and Choreographers Reach Agreement to Cover Associates by Caitlin Huston

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has reached an agreement with the Broadway League on a new four-year contract that covers associate directors and choreographers for the first …

Review: Avett Brothers-Inspired Musical Swept Away Hoists Enthralling Sails

Video: Watch Joseph Fiennes in Trailer for NT Live Screening of Dear England by Andrew Gans

Following a run at the National, James Graham's drama is playing a limited engagement at London's Prince Edward Theatre.

Photos and Video: Get a Look at Live Aid–Inspired Musical Just for One Day in Rehearsal by Margaret Hall

The London musical will feature songs by David Bowie, The Who, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, and more.

The Solid Josephine Hull by Trav S.D.

In anticipation of your inevitable question, yes, Josephine Hull (Josephine Sherwood, 1877-1957) WAS related to Henry Hull, she was his sister-in-law. There were three thespian Hull brothers…

Holiday Week Shows Gross Highest Record by Sandi Durell

It was a fantastic holiday week at the box office, with 20 shows grossing over $1M. The total grosses for all shows was $10M higher than this year’s Thanksgiving week. Some Like It Hot c…

Stage Directors & Choreographers Reach Pact With Producers On Union Protections For Associates by Greg Evans

The national union of stage directors and choreographers has reached an agreement with producers on a new four-year pact being called a landmark for some theater workers, the groups announce…

SDC and the Broadway League Reach Agreement on Contract to Include Associate Directors and Choreographers

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the national union of stage directors and choreographers, and The Broadway League (League), the national trade association for the Broadway …

Intimate But Global: Mark Russell on the Return of Under the Radar by American Theatre Editors

The festival's leader accounts for what has been lost and gained from the "divorce" from the Public Theater, and what this year's multi-venue iteration has in store.

Broadway Grosses w/e 12/31/2023 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 12/31/2023 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

2023: A year to remember at the Fountain Theatre by Fountaintheatre

Three hit productions of invigorating plays, transformative arts education programs, and the loss of two deeply significant Family members marked 2023 as a year we will always remember.

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The Book of Mormon, the Tony-winning Broadway musical by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, will say hello to audiences in Toronto, ...

Watch West End Cast of Hadestown Perform 'Wedding Song' and 'When the Chips Are Down' by Andrew Gans

Rehearsals are currently underway for the London return of the Tony-winning musical.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 by Susan Grace

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MOULIN ROUGE! Pop-Up and Karaoke Event Opens in Times Square

A special Moulin Rouge!-themed pop-up has opened in Times Square! The event is now being hosted at Beast & Butterflies, the restaurant on the rooftop of the M Social Hotel. Find out mor…

Jeremy Strong, Alicia Keys and The Wiz: biggest Broadway shows of 2024 by Adrian Horton

This year on Broadway promises major debuts from Steve Carell, Rachel McAdams and revivals of Doubt and The Wiz It’s taken years, but Broadway has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in…

Video: Watch the Final MEAN GIRLS Trailer With Reneé Rapp, Auli'i Cravalho & More Starring in the New Movie Musical

The final Mean Girls movie musical trailer has been released. The new clips feature Reneé Rapp singing the recently-released clip from 'Meet the Plastics,' and a new look at songs like 'Sex…

Music and Cabaret Updates by Sandi Durell

Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico will be joining internationally acclaimed performer Jules Grison (Romeo and Juliet), in Formidable! Aznavour, a centennial celebration of the legendar…

Broadway Poll: Spring 2024 Show You Most Want To See by New York Theater

Choose the show that you are most looking forward to, among the 18 that (so far) have firm opening dates on Broadway between now and April 25, 2024, when the 2023-2024 season ends. They are …

The Main Differences between the Film and Theater Industries by Admin

Many people probably wonder, though, just what are the main differences between the film and theater industries? Aspiring actors are probably curious to know just what all is involved in eac…

Disney Springs' famous Christmas tree trail at Walt Disney World! follow along for the fun! Ep. 199 by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws as Jared and Georgia Bradshaw venture out on the 3rd day of Christmas to see all the Disney Christmas trees!

Stage Top 5: January 2024 by Brian Hieggelke

It's an especially star-studded January on and off Chicago stages.

One Recommendation for January 2024: DingBat by Same Planet Performance Project by Sharon Hoyer

A new work to kick off the new year.

How We Get By: Joanna Read and Same Planet Performance Project Explore Resilience in “DingBat” by Sharon Hoyer

Coping strategies for a violent, unjust and ever-accelerating world are at the forefront of cultural conversation these days. Enter Joanna Read and Same Planet Performance Project. Read's da…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Catching Up on All the News We Missed Over the Holidays: ‘Stereophonic,’ ‘Great Gatsby’ Coming to Broadway, More “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hi…

Playing with Actions – Using Actions & Tactics by Kevan Dunkelberg

If you’ve taken an acting class, you’ve probably heard about actions or tactics. But what are they and how do they enhance a performance? Let's find out!

Broadway Pipeline: January 3, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Lee Mack and Sarah Alexander star in The Unfriend | Teaser clip by Official London Theatre

A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer. BAFTA Award winning comedian Lee Mack (Not Going Out, Wo…

SARAFINA! Playwright Mbongeni Ngema Dies at 68

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that playwright Mbongeni Ngema has died at age 68, following a car accident. Ngema was best known for writing the musical Sarafina!, which premiered on B…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 03th, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 3, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

You And You’re Audience Don’t Agree On What It Means To Be Entertaining by Joe Patti

Okay, to start 2024 off with something to ponder for the whole year, I want to direct you to a piece I wrote on ArtsHacker a couple weeks ago about how your definition of entertaining as an …

Hmm: Friend Playing Fast and Loose with Term "Off-Broadway" by Broadway Beat

by Sarah Lasko. @sarahaeleora. NEW YORK, NY. – Brooklyn-based actor Cormac Hancock recently announced on social media that he would...

Non-Union Tour of NEWSIES Seems to be Missing the Point by Broadway Beat

by Ben Schrager. Instagram: @ben.schrager. Twitter: @ben_schrager. SANTA FE, NM.  – After finishing his fourth performance of the day as...