The Connector by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Brian Scott Lipton . . . . “Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear,” we were told over 50 years ago in the Motown classic “I Heard It Through the Grap…

Broadway at Super Bowl LVIII: Wicked, Alicia, Reba by New York Theater

A commercial for the forthcoming movie musical “Wicked” during the Super Bowl came closest to Broadway fare, but it isn’t a complete stretch to offer a few other moments that were of i…

WICKED MOVIE REAX by bwaySHO

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift by bwaySHO

Ruthless! The Musical to take Melbourne by storm this March

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Taylor Swift, Ice Spice & Blake Lively — Super Bowl Win by bwaySHO

Taylor Swift, Ice Spice & Blake Lively the moment Travis Kelce & the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #SBLVIII

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The York Theatre Company production features the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other hits. Article | By James ...

Critically acclaimed queer black comedy Trophy Boys returns in 2024

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Alliance Française French Film Festival reveals program for landmark 35th edition

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COST OF LIVING (PTC): A compelling new play, diminished by Toby Zinman

Diminished or not, it’s worth seeing for the understanding of people living with disabilities and the people who care for them. The post COST OF LIVING (PTC): A compelling new play, dimini…

Eddie Izzard – Hamlet by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Marilyn Lester . . . . Over the course of Shakespearean theater, Hamlet has been a plum part for an actor, a test of thespian skill and ability. Sir Laurence Olivier, Mark …

Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre’s Return Engagement of Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Jeffrey Bruce . . . . After a sold-out run, Atlanta’s Horizon Theatre has, wisely, returned the Dave Molloy musical for an extended run through March 3rd. While the Broad…

Ben Affleck, JLo, Matt Damon & Tom Brady Dunkin Super Bowl Commercial by bwaySHO

The Wicked: Part One Trailer Is Finally Here by Darryn King

The first look trailer for Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, premiered during Super Bowl LVIII on February 11…

From Harold Hill (Back) to Wolverine; See Hugh Jackman in New Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer by Logan Culwell-Block

The two-time Tony winner is claw-handed again in the upcoming Marvel release.

Wicked movie trailer reaction by bwaySHO

First reaction of the Wicked movie trailer dropping during a Super Bowl commercial!!! #wicked #wickedmovie #SuperBowl

‘Wicked’ movie releases first trailer during Superbowl LVIII by Ruthie Fierberg

A peek at Part 1 of the two-part movie musical adaptation wasn’t the only Broadway moment during Feb. 11’s big game.

Historians Call Us Roommates: A Queer Cabaret

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It's Finally Here: Watch the 1st Trailer for the Wicked Movie by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming two-part film version of the long-running Broadway favorite musical dropped its first trailer during the 2024 Super Bowl.

Wicked movie trailer drops in Super Bowl commercial by bwaySHO

Wicked (part 1) dropped their trailer as a Super Bowl commercial. #Wicked #superbowl #superbowlcommercials #cynthiaerivo #arianagrande #JonathanBailey

NGV Triennial on track to hit the visitor record books

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Slow Burn Theatre Company’s production of Sister Act Hits all the Right Notes by Bill Hirschman

By Mariah Reed Based on the wildly successful 1992 film, the Broadway version of Sister Act was nominated for five Tony Awards, including best musical. With music by multi-Academy, Grammy an…

Stitching Volkswagen's "I Am...I Said" Commercial | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

Stitching Volkswagen's Super Bowl commercial featuring Neil Diamond's "I Am...I Said" with a clip from the Broadway musical, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The story of the le…

Eddie Izzard performing “Hamlet” by Barbare Sturua

Why does the modern audience relate to Hamlet?... It is because Hamlet is a psychological tragedy.

Hamlet: Oh, What a Noble Prince (Plus Everyone Else) Is Eddie Izzard by David Finkle

★★★★☆ A solo revival, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell The post Hamlet: Oh, What a Noble Prince (Plus Everyone Else) Is Eddie Izzard appeared first on New York …

Hamlet: A Tour de Force That Fails to Lift Off by Sandy MacDonald

★★☆☆☆ Eddie Izzard's formidable talent is spread a bit thin in this daunting abridgment of Shakespeare's masterwork. The post Hamlet: A Tour de Force That Fails to Lift Off appeare…

‘Kill B.’ Review: Dances of Dominance by Siobhan Burke

In this work, inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” films, Croatian performers address the fraught director-actress relationship at its core.

Budget crisis imperils Royal Court’s support for new writers by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

The literary department at the London theatre is renowned for taking risks with untried playwrights, but is now under threat The Royal Court is known for putting the names of emerging playwr…

Scrap trigger warnings for theatre audiences, says Ralph Fiennes by Neha Gohil

Audiences should be ‘shocked and disturbed’ by the impact of theatre, says Schindler’s List and Harry Potter actor Trigger warnings for theatre audiences should be scrapped because peo…

Emma Gladstone obituary by Lyndsey Winship

Dancer and artistic director of the Dance Umbrella festival known for being an innovative force in the industry Emma Gladstone, who has died of cancer aged 63, was a woman of impeccable tast…

São Paulo Dance Company review – by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, London In a triple bill by Spanish and Brazilian choreographers, dancers move in ritualistic unison, launch into flight or just inspire wonder In the middle of São Paulo D…

The Story of a Cricket Playbill

The Story of a Cricket Playbill. Martin Chandler | 9:31am GMT 11 February 2024. Published: 1968. Pages: 4. Author: Rosenwater, Irving

amNY on Broadway | Playhouse 46 recovers after burglary, Actors' Equity OKs developmental strike

... Playbill.com. “Make Me Gorgeous! The True Story of Kenneth 'Mr. Madam' Marlowe,” starring drag artist Darius Rose, is currently playing at the ...

Scarsdale Teen Stars in Appropriate on Broadway

We've been following Alyssa Marvin for years, so when we found her name in the Playbill of “Appropriate” on Broadway, we decided it was time to ...

Character Breakdown: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Cast Unpacks Their Roles

In this video, watch as the cast of MTC's Brooklyn Laundry goes in depth about their characters.

This Week on Broadway for February 11, 2024: The Connector @ MCC by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about The Connector @ The Newman Mills Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space, A Chorus Line @ Argyle Theatre, Munich Med…

In ‘Art,’ a silly painting sparks a reckoning between friends by Alex Miller

The very funny Aurora Fox production showcases some top-tier local talent The post In ‘Art,’ a silly painting sparks a reckoning between friends appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Our Actors: Jessica B. Hill | Stratford Festival 2024 by Stratford Festival

Where artists find a home to thrive and inspire. Here's a glimpse into the routine of actor Jessica B. Hill at the Stratford Festival. Whether the journey is a few minutes or a few hours aw…

THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, ON STAGE VOICES: 2/4/2024 – 2/11/2024 by Robert Shuman

The past week’s international stage highlights, brought to you via the world’s foremost journalism.  Gemini, the large language model from Google AI, and Perplexity, provided informatio…

White Wave SoloDuo Dance Festival by Edward Kliszus

White Wave SoloDuo Dance Festival was where motion sometimes reveled in silence while tonight’s music afforded sonic landscapes and tensions for artistic motion. We sensed Zen, religious c…

Oh, Mary! **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward February 11, 2024: Mary Todd Lincoln is an odd choice as the main character of a raucous, drag-centered satire. Most campy stage spoofs written by and starring either Ch…

bwaySHO Sports Report by bwaySHO

Happy sportsball day to all who celebrate. Remember that time I was an on-air reporter for CBS7? **I used to play quidditch back when all it stood for was being a goofy sport that was gende…

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- From Mother To Mama with Lili Thomas

I am joined by performer Lili Thomas to talk about making her Broadway debut as Matron Mama Morton in Chicago The Musical. Lili holds the distinction of being the first Asian-American woma…

Nick Fradiani Sings "Desiree" at Nick At Nite Concert | 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…

Review: Eddie Izzard Finds Humanity and Humor in Hamlet

Prayer for the French Republic by Elyse Trevers

Towards the end of “A Prayer for The French Republic,” the latest play by Josh Harmon, Grandpa Pierre (played by Richard Masur) asks his family “Why do they hate us?” Then follows a …

Former Mrs. Lovett Patti LuPone Visits Sutton Foster at SWEENEY TODD

Former Mrs. Lovett Patti LuPone visited Sweeney Todd's current Mrs. Lovett Sutton Foster in her first weekend of performances in the Broadway production. Check out a photo here!

Revel in Romantic Show Tunes with Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige celebrates Valentine's Day with a Cinema…

On the “Camel Caravan” and Related Expeditions by Trav S.D.

The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was incorporated on this day in 1890. I’m not here to celebrate or endorse their product, but RJR did leave a camel print in the shifting sands of show bu…

Ralph Fiennes calls for trigger warnings in theatre to be scrapped by Ellie Harrison

‘I think the impact of theatre should be that you’re shocked and you should be disturbed. I don’t think you should be prepared for these things,’ said Harry Potter star

A Roast of Lee Roy Reams by Sandi Durell

To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary Dancers Over 40 will commemorate this milestone with COMEDY TONIGHT: A ROAST OF LEE ROY REAMS on Monday, April 1st, 2024 at 7:00pm at 54 Below…

Off Broadway Week 2024: 2 for 1 Tickets by New York Theater

Tickets are on sale for Off-Broadway Week, where you can buy two tickets for the price of one for 31 different Off-Broadway productions, for performances from February 12 to March 3. Click h…

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The Notebook 1st preview reax by bwaySHO

The Notebook 1st preview reax with @bwaySHO & Ryan Cirkus

The Boy at the Back of the Class review – a refugee’s lessons in humanity by Arifa Akbar

Rose theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames Onjali Raùf’s morality tale for children, adapted by Nick Ahad, fluidly harnesses schoolkid energy, though important details are often reported rather t…

How to Dance in Ohio by bwaySHO

Happy trails, How to Dance in Ohio! Here’s a look back at the wonderful opening night. Keep on dancing! Filmed & edited by Avery Ingvarson for bwaySHO

“Aren’t You . . . ?” Exposes Native & Black History—at The Marsh by Erin Weitzman

Millennial Notes Fred Pitts Tours Missions, Finds White Confusion by Erin Weitzman At The Marsh in Berkeley, Fred Pitts’ solo show “Aren’t You …?” brings us the voices and opinions…

Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Fiend; Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood – review by Clare Brennan

Barn theatre, Cirencester; Watermill theatre, NewburyThe deductive powers of the famous sleuth are put to new uses in these inventive if patchy interpretations, one playful, the other musica…

A Song for Ella Grey review – Orpheus casts a fateful spell over teenage dreamers by Mark Fisher

Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne David Almond’s young adult novel is brought to life in a soulful production that weaves its mythical elements with imagination There are three intangibl…

The week in theatre: The Hills of California; Metamorphosis; Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex in the City – review by Susannah Clapp

Harold Pinter theatre; Lyric Hammersmith; Palladium, LondonDreams of fame trap and inspire in Jez Butterworth’s female-centred, Blackpool-set new play; Lemn Sissay takes a personal approac…

Spring into spring in CT with five big modern and classical dance shows by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut is breaking out into dance, with Connecticut Ballet's latest Valentine's concert, two modern dance companies at UConn and a Misty Copeland-hosted "Cinderella."

Meet one of Connecticut’s new arts heroes, in an ‘array of remarkable individuals’ by Pamela Brown

The Connecticut Arts Hero Awards was established in 2016 by the CT Office of the Arts, a subdivision within the Department of Economic and Community Development. 

Book Review: “Cocktails With George and Martha” by Philip Gefter by Alexandra Jacobs

With Burton and Taylor as stars and a writer and director feuding, adapting the scabrous play wasn’t easy. “Cocktails With George and Martha” pours out the details.

On the Couch with David Whitney

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Some Thoughts on Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” Movie by Douglas McLennan

Maestro isn’t really a movie about Leonard Bernstein or his career, or even about music per se. It’s not really a “biopic,” in the traditional Hollywood sense of the word.

How to Dance in Ohio changes Broadway by bwaySHO

2024 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Winners Announced

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The Notebook 1st preview bows by bwaySHO

Jez Butterworth’s “The Hills of California” at the Harold Pinter Theatre: Warm Evocation of 1950s Pop Culture Is Fun, But Lacks Dramatic Resolut by Aleks Sierz

In West End theatre, the cliché that nothing succeeds like success keeps the wheels of commerce turning merrily. But just because a show is selling lots of tickets, and has generated loads …

How to Dance in Ohio Closes on Broadway February 11 by Margaret Hall

The production was a major milestone for neurodivergent representation on Broadway, with seven openly autistic actors in the cast.