Top Picks for FRINGE WORLD 2024

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Elton John Achieves EGOT Status With Emmy Win

Elton John is now an EGOT. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Best Original Score for Aida with Tim Rice. He was awarded with his first Oscar in 1995 for 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' from th…

Beverly Johnson, ‘the Model With the Big Mouth’ by Ruth La Ferla

In her new one-woman show, she details her 50-year modeling career, her tumultuous relationships — and an unsettling encounter with Bill Cosby.

Meet the West End Cast of Hadestown by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Meet the West End cast of Hadestown - the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical opening in February 2024. This post Meet the West End Cast of Hadestown first appeared on Brit…

Craft Fair Etiquette: A Polite and Enjoyable Experience For All

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Australia’s cinema experience reimagined: FoMo Cinemas to open at East Brunswick Village

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Prayer for the French Republic by Joel Benjamin

Harmon meticulously fuses the domestic ups and downs of this bright, well-educated extended family with the overwhelming and unavoidable social upheavals that surround them whether it’s th…

Find Out Who Won at the 75th Emmy Awards - Updating Live!

Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Notable nominees include Annaleigh Ashford, the Tony Awards, Hannah Waddingham, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Only Murders in the Building, The Marvelous…

Prayer for the French Republic by Margret Echeverria

Patrick tells us of his grandparents - cousins - who miraculously survived as Jews in Paris through the entire war (cousins married all the time back then).  Irma (Nancy Robinette) and Adol…

The Sweet Spot by Tulis McCall

As it is, the story ends much as it began, two old lovers nattering at one another.  Not much to see there.

Prayer for the French Republic Traditions on Broadway by bwaySHO

Prayer for the French Republic Traditions on Broadway Filmed by John Benson Edited by Avery Ingvarson Produced by @bwaySHO

Sukkot by Steven Morris

Jonathan Slavin and Andy Robinson (Photo by Jackson Davis) Reviewed by Deborah Klugman The 6th Act at the Skylight theatre Through February 4 RECOMMENDED In Biblical times, harvest festival…

An Extraordinary Ordinary Man by Steven Morris

John Colella (Photo by Austin Highsmith) Reviewed by Taylor Kass Ruskin Group Theatre Through February 2 RECOMMENDED As a kid, John Colella never understood why his father told him to be a…

Watch The Wiz Star Nichelle Lewis Perform “Home” on The View

Theatre News: Ford’s Theatre Presents ‘The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look Festival’ and New Cohort of Ford’s Theatre Legac by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ford’s Theatre presents The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024, as well as the second cohort of commissioned playwrights. The For…

Artistic Vision: Interview with BODYTRAFFIC’s Tina Finkelman Berkett by Debra Danese

LA-based BODYTRAFFIC is getting ready to present four works at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts this week as part of Penn Live Arts 2023-24 season. The post Artistic Vision: Inte…

The Barnes Then and Now: Dialogues on Education, Installation, and Social Justice, edited by Martha Lucy by Pamela J. Forsythe

A new book edited by the Barnes Foundation’s deputy director for research, interpretation, and education gathers perspectives on the famous (and famously polarizing) collection of Albert B…

Shucked Film in the Works as Show Closes on Broadway

This Wall Street Wonder Made A Seismic Shift Performing In Her Own Cabaret Show While Raising Funds For Alzheimer’s Research by Jeryl Brunner

Once a partner at Goldman Sachs, Stacy Polley shifted to creating her own cabaret shows. In the process she helped raise over $2 million for charity.

Theatre Review: ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at Greenbelt Arts Center by Nancy Blum

Processing the death of Stephen Sondheim continues in the theatre community across the nation.  Testaments to his genius are represented locally this winter by several productions: two of �…

Broadway’s Shucked Will Be Adapted for the Silver Screen by Hayley Levitt

After 28 previews and 319 regular performances, Shucked ended its run at the Nederlander Theatre on Sunday, January 14. However, its Broadway farewell turned out to be much less final than a…

22nd Parnelli Awards Nearly Sold Out, Limited Number of Tickets Still Available by Frank Hammel

Just one week from this Friday, on Jan. 26, 2024, the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center during the NAMM show. And with the live event industry and …

Theatre Review: ‘12 Angry Jurors’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

The play, “12 Angry Jurors,” was first produced as “Twelve Angry Men” written by Reginald Rose. It had a strange path going from a television play in 1954 and then to the stage. The …

Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Grace’ presented by Rapid Lemon Productions at The Strand Theater by Kateri Pelton

Are fresh starts possible? Can the ashes of bridges long burned sow the ground for reconnection? Is there any such thing as an alien? What makes a house a home? These questions and more are …

ROXX Welcomes Michael Staffopoulos as Global Business Development Manager by Michael Eddy

ROXX® announces the appointment of Michael Staffopoulos as its new Global Business Development Manager. In this pivotal role, Staffopoulos will spearhead ROXX’ international business expa…

Ayrton Diablo and Mistral for Japan’s Legendary Pop Singer in a Legendary Concert Venue by Michael Eddy

Legendary Japanese pop singer Hiromi Go's '50th Anniversary Tour - The Final Countdown' wrapped up in 2023 with a special one night show at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, which also served to commem…

Theatre Exile presents Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God by Cameron Kelsall

Despite its weighty title, Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God at Theatre Exile considers questions of humanity and friendship, and it's among the first must-see shows of th…

Talkin' Broadway Sound Advice: "Guys and Dolls," "Wild About You," "Walking with Bubbles," and "The New Peggy" - 1/15/24 by Rob Lester

Reviews of cast recordings from Guys and Dolls, Wild About You, Walking with Bubbles, and The New Peggy.

Broadway’s ‘Shucked’ Set for Feature Film Adaptation From Mandalay Pictures by Chris Willman

The musical-comedy “Shucked” had its closing performance on Broadway Sunday night, but the show went out with an even louder set of whoops than expected, as the curtain call included the…

Shucked to Be Turned Into Feature Film by Diep Tran, Margaret Hall

The screen adaptation will be produced by Mandalay Pictures.

Podcast: A boost ahead for arts funding in Colorado? by Alex Miller

Plus, lotsa new shows and a visit with theatre-trailer guy Ray Bailey The post Podcast: A boost ahead for arts funding in Colorado? appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

grizabella actress lewis

www.playbill.com · article · diva-talk-8-grizabellas CachedOct 7 2022 · October 07 2022. Grizabella the faded glamour cat in Andrew Lloyd Webbers Cats ...

Theater Time Review: Formidable! Aznavour 100th Anniversary World Tour by Joseph Cervelli

A glowing tribute to the late great performer.

The Sweet Spot **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg January 14, 2024: An evocative set design (Robert Dutiel) places Alice Jankell’s new play, The Sweet Spot, in a dated New York City apartment, like those tucked away in…

Video: Watch Kyle Taylor Parker Give a Sneak Peek of KTP's Juke Joint Jubilee

In celebration of Dr. King Day KTP will be Joined by the dynamic talents of Tamika Lawrence ( Caroline or Change, Black No more, Come From Away, ) and Caleb Teicher (Regina Spektor live on B…

Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce to Star in ‘Pirates of Penzance’ by Billy

Gilbert & Sullivan’s pirate ship docks in New Orleans in this jazzy-bluesy vision of the crowd-pleasing classic. The post Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce to Star in ‘Pirates of …

Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Step into ‘Sweeney Todd’ Next Month by Billy

Tony winners Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster will then play Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett beginning February 9, for a 12-week limited run. The post Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Step into ‘Sweene…

Ginger Minj and Gidget Galore Present ‘The Broads Way’ at Green Room 42 by Billy

RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars” finalist Ginger Minj and rising drag star Gidget Galore in “The Broads Way” for three performances. The post Ginger Minj and Gidget Galore Pres…

Video: SHUCKED Says Goodbye to Broadway; Movie Announced!

At the closing performance of SHUCKED on Broadway, Mike Bosner, a lead producer of the show took to the mic to share an 'army of thank yous' to everyone involved with the show. After bringin…

Young People’s Concerts, The Cleveland Orchestra, and More: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Chicago Actor Jeff Gorti Lost His Eye to Cancer. Now, He Is Using His Story to Inspire Others by Julia Chambers

The performer on beating childhood cancer and his chance connection with a little boy who is just like him.

Candace Bushnell: ‘I dated a 21-year-old and a 91-year-old in the same week’ by Nick McGrath

The Sex and the City writer, 65, talks about her rebellious youth, Studio 54, million-dollar contracts and getting married and divorced I was a funny little girl with lots of little girlfri…

Dracula writer Bram Stoker revealed as a humble minute taker for actor charity by Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media Correspondent

Before publishing his vampire classic in 1897, the author was employed as a personal secretary at the Actors’ Benevolent Fund The imagination of Bram Stoker gave life to one of literature�…

Peter Capaldi says posh actors are smooth, confident and tedious by Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media Correspondent

The Doctor Who and Thick of It actor laments the lack of support for emerging talent from working-class backgrounds • Read the full interview with Peter Capaldi Britain’s cast of leading…

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 1/15/24 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 1/15/24. Premieres at Hartford Stage and Playhouse on Park, Gary Hochman's Deadly Deception at Sobibor screens in Hartford and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

Under the Radar – The Search Party by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Carol Rocamora . . . . Watching The Search Party last night at Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio Theater, I thought to myself: this is why we go to the Under the Radar Festiv…

Martin Luther King Jr on “history’s scapegoats, the Jews” by New York Theater

“My people were brought to America in chains. Your people were driven here to escape the chains fashioned for them in Europe,” Martin Luther King Jr. said in his address to the American …

Shucked set to make feature film 🌽 by bwaySHO

Special Episode: Jamie Lawrence on ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ Nora York’s ‘Rain’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Emmy Award-winning composer, music arranger, and orchestrator Jamie Lawrence. He is currently represented on Broadway as the co-or…

Henry Burr: The First King of Pop by Trav S.D.

Back in the late 20th century, though there were more important things to worry about, I was nonetheless dismissive of Liz Taylor’s designation of Michael Jackson as “King of Pop”, for…

Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” In Our Own Words by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Michael Dale . . . . It all begins rather innocently enough. Before entering BRIC for Krymov Lab NYC’s return mounting of author/director Dmitry Krymov’s Pushkin “Eug…

Review: Purlie Victorious by JK

Review of the Saturday, January 6, 2024 evening performance at The Music Box in New York City, NY. Starring Leslie Odom, Jr., Billy Eugene Jones, Jay O. Sanders, Heather Alicia Simms, Vaness…

Beverly Johnson In Vogue: Cover Girl, Breaking Barriers - New York Stage Review

Steven Suskin has been reviewing theater and music since 1999 for Variety, Playbill, the Huffington Post, and elsewhere. He has written 17 books ...

Streaming Review: Bradley Cooper's Latest Director Endeavor Comes To NETFLIX & Shows He, Too, Is Becoming A MAESTRO

In all, Maestro is the fast-paced chronicle of a giant living a giant life, as told through a love (or love-ish) story

HERE WE ARE: THERE IT WAS by Peter Filichia

“What a perfect day!” It’s the opening line of the first new Stephen Sondheim song that we’ve heard in years....Continue Reading The post HERE WE ARE: THERE IT WAS appeared first on …

Later this week, Chicago becomes the puppet capital of the world for the International Puppet Theater Festival by Emily McClanathan

This year's festival will have productions from five continents, most shows intended for adults.

Come see how the world could be | West End cast by Hadestown

Come see how the world could be. All aboard London, we are coming! Get your boarding pass.

Wait For Me - West End Cast by Hadestown

All aboard London, we arrive in less than four weeks time. 🚂 #WaitForUs

On the Couch with Giuseppina Grech

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Casting announced for Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Leeds Playhouse and Imitating The Dog's co-production of Frankenstein. This post Casting announced for Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse first ap…

This Much I Know extends run at Hampstead Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hampstead Theatre announces extended run of Jonathan Spector's This Much I Know. Now running until 3 February 2024. This post This Much I Know extends run at Hampstead Theatr…

Shucked closing bows, speeches & feature film announcement! by bwaySHO

Head inside the Nederlander theatre with @bwaySHO for Shucked closing curtain call, speeches, song & feature film announcement! Subscribe to @bwaySHO for more of your favorite theatre momen…

‘Things were being thrown at us!’ Is booing at the theatre actually a good thing? by Arifa Akbar

It is one of the most electrifying and unsettling sounds in theatre. Should we be encouraging crowds to do it more? Experts tell us about booing’s origins – and actors remember being on …

Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, Courtney Reed Perform Vampire Rock Opera Blood/Love January 15 by Meg Masseron

The original score by Carey Sharpe, Dru Decaro, Erin Boehme, and Adam “snake” Kobylarz immerses audiences into a gothic nightclub where vampires mingle with the living.

Burlesque the musical Tour and West End by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Burlesque the musical will play seasons in Manchester and Glasgow before a Westr End run. This post Burlesque the musical Tour and West End first appeared on British Theatre.…