Betrayal by Steven Morris

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What Other Dwindling Skillsets Threaten Arts and Culture? by Joe Patti

Last August, I called attention to the dwindling number of qualified piano tuners posing a threat to arts organizations’ ability to host concerts.  Along those same lines, Artsjournal.com…

New artworks revealed for 24th Biennale of Sydney – Ten Thousand Suns

The post New artworks revealed for 24th Biennale of Sydney – Ten Thousand Suns appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Shubert Organization’s summer internship will return for summer 2024 by Michael Abourizk

The program focuses on non-performance careers in the Broadway industry.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends West End run to 2025 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two has announced it is extending its West End run at the Palace Theatre through to 2025. This post Harry Potter and the Curse…

Glory Days 1 Night Only Benefit Concert Bows & Speeches by bwaySHO

Glory Days 1 Night Only Benefit Concert Bows & Speeches Filmed by @bwaySHO & Jackie Leibz Keen Company’s production at Symphony Space Jordan Dobson (Jack) Derek Klena (Andy) Colton Rya…

Second Stage cancels performances of ‘Appropriate’ due to COVID-related illness in cast by Andy Lefkowitz

Performances are expected to resume on Feb. 15.

St Kilda Festival returns for a weekend-long celebration of free Australian music

The post St Kilda Festival returns for a weekend-long celebration of free Australian music appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Video: World's First THE WIZARD OF OZ Precinct Announced At Warner Bros. Movie World Australia

Theme park Warner Bros. Movie World Australia is planning to bring film fans over the rainbow with the world-first park dedicated to the classic tale, The Wizard of Oz. 

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Question: 1. The web site www.playbill.com provides weekly reports on the box officeticket sales for plays on Broadway in New York. We shall consider ...

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Tony Award-winning classical theatre on Navy Pier, has announced the lineup for its 2014-15 World's Stage ...

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Star Darren Criss Stops By WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE!

Check out video of Darren Criss, the newest Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, as he stops by for a visit with Andy Cohen on…

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Open Call Auditions Canceled Due To Inclement Weather

Due to inclement weather, tomorrow's open call auditions for A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical are being canceled. A reschedule date will be announced shortly.

Jungle Book Reimagined. Akram Khan Company, Perth Festival, February 10, 2024 by Deborah

In Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book (1894) the law of the jungle is the furthest thing from anarchy. Social structures built by the animals are adhered to without fail. They give an often…

Milwaukee Rep Announces PRELUDE TO A KISS THE MUSICAL World Premiere and More for 2024/25 Season

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.

Review: Munich Medea: Happy Family at WP Theater by Nicole Serratore

A chilling story of childhood sexual assault is given a retrospective gloss by two women and suffers from some structural detachment. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Munich Medea…

Video: The Company of WICKED On Broadway Watches The Teaser Trailer for the Film Adaptation

Good news! The first teaser trailer and poster for part one of the Wicked movie has been released. Go backstage at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre as members of the show's current company take i…

Munich Medea: Happy Family by Stanford Friedman

Nourished by Corinne Jaber’s sharp writing and Lee Sunday Evans’ sensitive direction, this production makes the most out of isolating its players. It serves to effectively express the lo…

A Cut Above The Rest…: Chance Theater’s “Hedwig And The Angry Inch” Measures Up To One Wonderfully Outrageous ‘Wicked Little’ Production by Leo Buck

“The Chance Theater’s” staging is probably the most polished and professional production you’re likely to see of this material. So forget about ‘giving them an inch”—for this …

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Coliseum, WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

    LYRICAL, FARCICAL, PERFECT Figaro, rascally wigmaker and foam-flinging wet-shaver, is  basically the first rapper, isnt he? Staccato eloquence at speed, braggart confidence in breech…

Warrior Sisters of Wu opens at Pan Asian Rep, 1st Asian Orpheus in Hadestown, 1st AsAm Velma Kelly in Chicago by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess wishes you a Happy New Year – whether you call it Lunar, Chinese, Tet, or Seollal (Japan does not celebrate Lunar New Year since 1873) – have some noodles, dance with …

Broadway's Appropriate Cancels Performances February 13 and 14 by Molly Higgins

COVID-related illness has led Second Stage Theater to cancel three performances.

APPROPRIATE Cancels Performances This Week Due to COVID

Due to COVID among the company, Second Stage Theater has canceled performances of Appropriate. Learn more about the cancellation dates.

Theatre Awards Roundup: Fichandler Award, Blackburn Finalists, Ma-Yi Writers, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

Watch: Graham Phillips Sings 'Finishing the Hat' in Preview of Axelrod PAC's Reimagined Sunday in the Park With George by Logan Culwell-Block

The New Jersey theatre has partnered with Grind Arts Company for the new production of the Pulitzer-winning Stephen Sondheim musical.

What Show Should You See on Valentine's Day, According to Your Relationship Status? by Talaura Harms

Whether you're proudly solo, having a Galentine's, or longtime coupled, we have a recommendation for you.

Photos: Get a First Look at Cecily Strong & More in BROOKLYN LAUNDRY World Premiere

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Get a first look at photos below!

Review: In ‘Self Portraits (Deluxe),’ a Provocateur Instigates Reflection by Naveen Kumar

Through self-examinations and social recriminations, Phillip Howze’s new show explores the injustices facing Black men.

Solo Hamlet, Starring Eddie Izzard, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Selena Cadell directs Mark Izzard's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic.

Decentered Playwriting: Alternative Techniques for the Stage, Book Launch Panel

By . Join the Decentered Playwriting: Alternative Techniques for the Stage Book Launch Panel, with Carolyn Dunn, Eric Micha Holmes, and Les Hunter, moderated by Hunter College MFA Playwritin…

MasterVoices to Perform NYC Premiere of Doug Varone's To My Arms / Restore by Natan Zamansky

The two-part work with music by Handel and Nico Bentley will be performed at NYU Skirball Center in March.

Shakespeare unleashed! Must-see improv show returns to Denver by Toni Tresca

Witness a masterclass in live improv at its finest at the Denver Center Garner Galleria The post Shakespeare unleashed! Must-see improv show returns to Denver appeared first on OnStage Color…

EDDIE IZZARD’S ‘HAMLET’ (REVIEW FOM NEW YORK) by Robert Shuman

By Bob Shuman In Act 3, Scene 2 of Hamlet, the melancholy, introspective Dane instructs the newly arrived players, who will be acting before his new father’s court, “to hold the mirror u…

A Night of Risks: West 201 and The False Heart

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Quartets Reign Supreme at the 2024 Winter Festival at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center by Nicky Swett

Theme is Quartet Panorama and it's living up to the name.

Russell Daniels and Elliott Mattox Climb Aboard Titanique by Darryn King

Comedian Russell Daniels and Elliott Mattox are climbing aboard the good ship Titanique. Daniels will reprise the role of Ruth, currently played by Nathan Lee Graham, while Mattox will pla…

Eddie Izzard's Solo Hamlet Extends at the Greenwich House Theater by Hayley Levitt

Eddie Izzard's solo production of Hamlet has extended its off-Broadway run for a second time, now offering performances through March 16 at the Greenwich House Theater. The production open…

Claws Out! Creative Team Set for Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Darryn King

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the ballroom-infused take on the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, has its full creative team. The show begins performances at Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC N…

Drag Ball-Inspired NYC Cats Revival Finds Full Creative Team... and It Includes a Beat Arranger by Logan Culwell-Block

Perelman Performing Arts Center is poised to host the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical like you've never seen it before.

New 1960s Pop Musical A Sign of the Times Cancels February 12 Performance Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The show will resume performances February 14.

PBS’s Great Performances Adds Purlie Victorious to Its Lineup

Russell Daniels Will Return to Titaníque and Elliott Mattox Joins the Cast

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Full Creative Team

The full creative team for Cats: “The Jellicle Ball'' at the Perelman Performance Arts Center has been announced.

‘Purlie Victorious’ will be featured on PBS’ ‘Great Performances’ by Michael Abourizk

The “Broadway’s Best” lineup also features Tony Award winners Audra McDonald, Rita Moreno and Aaron Tveit, Tony nominee Ato Blankson-Wood and more.

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Unveils Full Creative Team Featuring Rachel Hauck, Qween Jean, Adam Honoré & More

Perelman Performance Arts Center has revealed the full creative team for Cats: “The Jellicle Ball” inspired by the musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on T. S. Eliot’s “Old Possum�…

Video: How Eddie Izzard Is Playing All the Parts in HAMLET

Eddie Izzard’s solo production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet just opened last night at off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater and we are hanging with Eddie and director Selina Cadel…

Photo: SPAMALOT Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Over the weekend, the cast of SPAMALOT celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out a photo from the celebration

A SIGN OF THE TIMES Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company

 A Sign of the Times will cancel tonight’s performance, Monday, February 12, due to a non-COVID related illness affecting the company. Learn more about A Sign of the Times and see when pe…

Jessica Phillips to Star in PENELOPE DC Premiere at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has unveiled the cast and creative team for the DC premiere musical Penelope. Learn more about the musical, and see how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Review: ‘Working’ at Creative Cauldron by Miles Hurley

Working is a bright celebration of the community that made that space so special.

Lincoln Center Theater's CORRUPTION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery

Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of CORRUPTION. Learn about ticket costs and more about the production here.

‘Cebollas’ is a bumpy road trip by Toni Tresca

At the Denver Center: A comedy about sisterhood with strong performances and a script that feels more suited for the screen The post ‘Cebollas’ is a bumpy road trip appeared first on OnS…

Broadway's Purlie Victorious Will Air on PBS by Logan Culwell-Block

Great Performances filmed a live performance of the Ossie Davis play's revival before the production closed earlier this month.

Video: Joe Locke on His 'Best Friend' Patti LuPone Seeing Him in SWEENEY TODD

Joe Locke living the ultimate theatre kid dream: having one of his 'best friends,' Patti Lupone, come see him in Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Locke is starring alongside Sutton Foster and Aaron…

Kate McKinnon to Release Debut Novel in October by Lexy Perez

Kate McKinnon is set to publish her debut novel. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR), a division of Hachette Book Group, will publish the Saturday Night Live alum’s novel, it was …

Lantern Theater Company presents Brian Friel’s Faith Healer by Cameron Kelsall

The line between truth and memory blurs in Brian Friel’s Faith Healer, given a riveting revival by Lantern Theater Company. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Taylor Iman Jones, Damon Daunno, Lauren Patten & More to Star in The Lonely Few at MCC by Hayley Levitt

MCC Theater has completed casting for the New York premiere of The Lonely Few, a new rock musical directed by Trip Cullman and Ellenore Scott. Performances will run at MCC's Newman Mills T…

Disney’s The Lion King to open a new Toronto production by Mirvish Productions

In an unprecedented coup, Toronto will become the first city in North America to have a second sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King. The open-ended David Mirvish presentation will…

IF YOU MISSED AUDRA MCDONALD GREAT NEWS! by Corine Cohen

Great Performances Presents Star-Studded “Broadway’s Best” Lineup Featuring Performances by Leslie Odom, Jr., Audra McDonald and More Premiering May 10-31 on PBS AIR DATE: 05/10/2024 L…

The Notebook 1st preview bows on Broadway (2/10/2024) by bwaySHO

Can’t stop thinking about The Notebook’s 1st preview on Broadway. The audience lept to their feet during the final number and we all cried togwther. There was somethint so beautiful and …

Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park to Present MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Theme Night

‘Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park’ has unveiled its themed skate for February: The Moulin Rouge! The Musical Spectacular, Spectacular Skate.

Video: Darren Criss is Suddenly Back on Stage in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

In this video, watch as Darren Criss catches up with Richard Ridge about joining the company of Little Shop of Horrors off-Broadway at the Westside Theatre.

Actors’ Equity Votes to Authorize Strike Over Developmental Work by Caitlin Huston

Actors’ Equity Association has voted to authorize a strike against the Broadway League amid negotiations over developmental work.  The strike authorization vote, which was agreed to unani…

NY Classical Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season Will Feature Shakespeare’s Henry IV

Disney on Ice performer in ‘serious condition’ after falling during routine by Inga Parkel

Anastasia Olson was taken to a nearby hospital in Minneapolis

MCC Theater Announces Casting & Creative for the New York Premiere Of THE LONELY FEW

Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones will lead The Lonely Few at MCC Theater this spring.

Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones Will Lead The Lonely Few off-Broadway

Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Might Have Missed

Check out a shot-by-shot analysis of the Wicked movie musical teaser trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new sc…

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup

The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed …

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Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones Will Lead New Off-Broadway Musical The Lonely Few by Talaura Harms

MCC will present the New York premiere of the Rachel Bonds and Zoe Sarnak rock musical.

Apple Music LVIII Super Bowl Halftime Show with Usher by Michael Eddy

Look for PLSN's full in-depth coverage of the production solutions for the LVIII Super Bowl in our March issue. For today, here are some team and gear lists for The Apple Music LVIII Super …

Esther Yoo Performs Bernstein’s Serenade (Excerpt) by New York Philharmonic

Violinist Esther Yoo makes her NY Phil debut as soloist in Bernstein’s Serenade (after Plato’s “Symposium”), conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, on February 8, 2024. For more inform…

The Stage Managers’ Association Foundation Adds Two Board Members by Michael Eddy

The Board of Directors of the Stage Managers' Association Foundation (SMAF) is pleased to announce that at their January 2024 meeting, J. Jason Daunter of Anaheim, CA, and Judy Martel of Mil…

John Michalski and Ian Antal to Star in Henry IV for New York Classical Theatre by Margaret Hall

The two hour conflation of Shakespeare's Henvy IV Parts 1 and 2 will be both adapted and directed by Stephen Burdman.

Autistic Artists Should Be Telling Autistic Stories by Megan Lummus

By Megan Lummus. Megan Lummus shares her experience as the first openly autistic director to direct a professional production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Russell Daniels Will Return to Off-Broadway's Titanìque; Elliott Mattox to Join Cast by Andrew Gans

The hit send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic continues at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

Damon Daunno and Taylor Iman Jones to Lead THE LONELY FEW at MCC Theater

MCC Theater will present the New York Premiere of The Lonely Few. Learn more about The Lonely Few and see how to purchase tickets.

Cappies Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Walt Whitman High School  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A flash of red light. A marquee blinks to life, as a drum begins to roll. Slowly, the Master of Ceremonies enters, ready to bid audiences “Willkommen” to the night’s entertainment. Thu…

Robe Imbibes the ISE Vibes by Michael Eddy

Robe lighting enjoyed the great vibes, brisk business, lively atmosphere, and fantastic visitor numbers checking out the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo at FIRA Barcelona, Spain. T…

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler ‘Restless Leg’ review: Can’t miss greatest hits by Matt Levy

Spoiler alert: It's better to see the "30 Rock" and "Parks and Rec" stars live than on TV.

TITANIQUE to Welcome Back Russell Daniels & Elliott Mattox to Join the Cast

Comedian Russell Daniels (Gutenberg! The Musical) will re-board the ship of dreams as Ruth, and Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice) will join as Victor Garber. See who else is starring in this prod…

Major Snowstorm Headed Toward NYC; Does Broadway Close Down Because of Snow?

A major winter storm is on the way! Snow accumulation could reach 6 to 12 inches north of the city, into northwestern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. The National Weather Service has issue…

Priscilla The Party! in rehearsals | West End 2024 by Official London Theatre

Since it first opened in Sydney in 2006, the smash-hit musical has been wowing audiences all across the globe, opening in London’s West End in 2009 and on Broadway in 2011 and touring acro…

Theatre Review: ‘Lend Me A Soprano’ at Olney Theatre Center by Susan Brall

 Ken Ludwig may well be the consummate writer of farce in the modern theatre. His plays include “Moon Over Buffalo,” “Baskerville,” “Twentieth Century,” and “Lend Me a Tenor,�…

Home Truths: 3 Plays With a Sense of Place by American Theatre Editors

A daughter's grief memoir on a Wisconsin farm, an Ireland-set comedy with roles for a large Santa Cruz ensemble, and a mall drama set in Portland.

Talent Agency A3 Artists Shutters by Logan Culwell-Block

The New York- and Los Angeles–based firm counted several Broadway notables on its client list.

SiriusXM Cuts 160 Jobs Amid Push to Become More “Efficient, Agile” by Caitlin Huston

SiriusXM is laying off less than 3 percent of its workforce, or about 160 positions, as the company reorganizes to promote future subscriber growth. In a memo to employees Monday, CEO Jennif…

The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT by Michael Eddy

The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 20-23 in Seattle, WA. The Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motor…

King Lear Presented By Frog and Peach Theatre Company by Victoria Dammer

Frog and Peach Theatre Co. presents a sensational performance of King Lear and it's jam-packed with narcissism, betrayal, love and death, and so much more.

'You Should Be Disturbed;' Ralph Fiennes Calls For Limited Trigger Warnings In Theatres

Ralph Fiennes has voiced his opposition to the use of trigger warnings in theatres, advocating for audiences to experience the full impact of the production without prior alerts to potential…

Review: Munich Medea: Happy Family, a Drama About Finding Family in Tough Circumstances

Jonah by Sarah Downs

Jonah, by Rachel Bonds, is an exciting, absorbing drama about a young woman navigating that difficult transition from teenager to independent adult, hampered by more than her fair share of d…

The Scarlet Letter at Two River Theater, Red Bank, New Jersey by Victoria Weisfeld

A thrilling world premiere of Kate Hamill's new adaptation of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It's a classic that remains all-too relevant now, almost 400 years later. Beautifully…

Twyla Tharp Showcases Two New Dances and a Revival at the Joyce by Gia Kourlas

For her latest program at the Joyce Theater, the one-of-a-kind choreographer showcases two new dances, along with a revival of “Ocean’s Motion.”

New York Pops: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue by Sandi Durell

Music Review by Marilyn Lester . . . . On February 9, 2024, it was easy to imagine being transported back in time to February 12, 1924 when George Gershwin’s now iconic “Rhapsody in Blue…

Theatre Review: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Synetic Theater by Nancy Blum

Directed by co-founder and Artistic Director, Paata Tsikurishvili, “Romeo & Juliet” is Synetic Theater’s final production in their Crystal City home of the past fifteen years.  In…

See Who's Coming Back for London's 15th Anniversary Spring Awakening Concert by Margaret Hall

The concert will raise funds to support original West End producer Imogen Kinchin's cancer treatment.

Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at Upcoming Gala by Andrew Gans

The Fantastic Journeys event will also celebrate William H. Wright II.

Huey Lewis Jukebox Musical The Heart of Rock and Roll Plans Valentine's Day Ticket Offer by Meg Masseron

All tickets available at the box office in a limited time period will be sold for $19.85.

What is avant-garde theater in 2024? Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

Off Broadway Week begins today All five shows that I reviewed this past week (see below) could be described as avant-garde theater.  But what does avant-garde even mean in 2024? It’s a p…

Review: you don’t have to do anything Redefines the Memory Play

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Theatre Review: ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at The Keegan Theatre by Miles Hurley

....tapped into something that both distinguishes this production and breathes new interest into it.

ADJ Expands USA Sales Team Appoints Dean Faciana As Regional Sales Manager by Michael Eddy

Experienced lighting and sales professional Dean Faciana has joined ADJ USA’s internal sales team. His new role will involve supporting the company’s dealer network in the Northern Centr…

Theatre Review: ‘Las Hermanas Palacios’ (‘The Palacios Sisters’) at GALA Hispanic Theatre by Miles Hurley

Disconnection and longing are inherent in exile. When your home is taken from you, each street corner is a stabbing reminder of what is not yours. Each missed opportunity is a daydream of wh…

5 Theatres You Should Visit Around the World by Margaret Hall

Pull out your passports, it’s time to celebrate international theatre!

The Quietly Bold Racial Diversity of The Notebook on Broadway by Darryn King

The sweeping romantic drama of The Notebook—first a book by Nicholas Sparks, then a tear-jerking film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams—begins with an old man reading to an old w…

Housemates: A Musical Comedy

The 2024 WhatsOnStage Awards: Full List of Winners

Theater review: ‘The Garbologists’ at TheaterWorks Hartford finds grace in garbage by Christopher Arnott

The Lindsay Joelle buddy comedy/drama "The Garbologists" at TheaterWorks Hartford delivers a neat and tidy play about two troubled sanitation workers.

Initial Casting Announced For Londons SPRING AWAKENING 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert In 2024

Initial casting for the 15th Anniversary concert of the original West End production of the Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical Spring Awakening has been announced.

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Eddie Izzard in Solo Hamlet Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall, Molly Higgins

A Tony nominee for her performance in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Izzard was also seen on Broadway in Race.

Huey Lewis Will Open the Box Office at THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL With Valentine's Day Ticket Discounts

Grammy® Award winner and rock and roll icon, Huey Lewis will appear live in person on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14 at 12:30pm at the James Earl Jones Theatre, as he celebrates …

“Ten Minutes On a Bench”: A New Romantic Comedy for a Cast of Four (or Many More) by Kenneth Jones

The set for Kenneth Jones’ new comedy, Ten Minutes On a Bench, couldn’t be simpler: It’s a park bench. In the 13-scene play, that bench becomes a perch for 27 characters who are seekin…

Jinkx Monsoon to Return to Chicago on Broadway

Broadway Buying Guide: February 12, 2024- Get Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE!, SWEENEY TODD, and More

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 12, 202…

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, More to Lead Les Misérables Arena Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The pair will share the role of Jean Valjean opposite Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden as Javert.

Actors' Equity Authorizes Strike That Could Pause In-Development Plays and Musicals by Logan Culwell-Block

The performer and stage manager union is currently negotiating with The Broadway League over a Development Agreement that expired February 11.

Watch Nick Cearley and Andy Mientus Duet on 'Rainbow Connection' by Andrew Gans

Mientus joined the Skivvies star for his February 9 concert, I Didn't Recognize You With Your Clothes On.

Julian Ovenden, Tanya Franks, Katie Bernstein, More Will Lead Power of Sail at Menier Chocolate Factory by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole is directing the new moral thriller from Paul Grellong, centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Jinkx Monsoon Will Return as “Mama" Morton in Chicago by Darryn King

Jinkx Monsoon, the American drag queen, actor, singer and comedian, will return to Chicago as Matron “Mama” Morton for 20 performances, after making her Broadway debut in the role in 202…

PLAYBILLder Spotlight: How Utah High Schoolers Have Become 'Better Humans' Through Theatre by Dylan Parent

At Clearfield High Theatre's production of The Yellow Boat, the students learned to focus and have fun.

The Sad Saga of the Other David Steinberg by Trav S.D.

I say “the other” because the better known David Steinberg was a Canadian stand-up comedian who was popular in the 1970s. The one who concerns us today was David J. Steinberg (1965-2010)…

Video: Watch Hugh Jackman in the New DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Teaser Trailer

Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine in Marvel's new feature, Deadpool & Wolverine. Following his Tony-nominated Broadway run in the Music Man, Jackman announced that he would be retur…

Playbill Songwriter Series: Find Your Feminine Freedom with Amanda D'Archangelis and Sami Horneff by Margaret Hall

The contemporary musical theatre duo are giving a voice to women that had previously been silenced throughout history.

Back to Back Bach: 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.

Jinkx Monsoon to Return to Cast of Broadway's Chicago by Andrew Gans

The long-running, Tony-winning revival continues at the Ambassador Theatre.

Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet just celebrated its opening night at the Greenwich House Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!

New Details of Chad Kimball Lawsuit Revealed; Shubert Bartender Lawsuit Expands

Every once and a while I like to do litigation updates because one of my pet peeves is how the media sometimes reports when a case is filed and then drop it. One such case is Chad Kimball’…

Jinkx Monsoon Will Return to CHICAGO in June

Chicago has announced that actress, vocalist, and two-time “RuPaul's Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon will return in the role of Matron “Mama” Morton for 20 performances only beginnin…

BROADWAY EATS with Charity Angél Dawson by Matt Smith

Though we understand their circumstances may have been a bit different, like Oliver and his clan of orphan boys, we’ve all fallen into a daze dreaming of “food, glorious food” at one p…

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Jinkx Monsoon Returns To CHICAGO The Musical This June

Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon will return in the role of Matron “Mama” Morton for a limited run in Chicago.

Actors’ Equity Association authorizes strike against Broadway League by Ruthie Fierberg

The contract under negotiation, known as the development agreement, expired on Feb. 11.

In the producer’s office: Kevin McCollum on producing two new musicals in one season by Ruthie Fierberg

The producer behind “Days of Wine and Roses” and “The Notebook” talks about competition, a packed spring and advertising strategy.

Jinkx Monsoon to return to ‘Chicago’ for limited time by Ruthie Fierberg

The two-time “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner will play the role of Matron “Mama” Morton again.

2024 Broadway spring season preview of plays includes ‘Doubt’ and ‘Uncle Vanya’ by Jeffrey Kare

We’re now about halfway through the 2023-2024 Broadway season, and there are currently eight productions of plays (five new, three revivals) set to open this spring. Could we see any of th…

At This Theatre: The Music Box by JK

Despite having over 1000 seats, when I think of The Music Box, I remember it as feeling both intimate and grand at the same time. Over the years, I've had seats all over the theater, and I t…

ShentonSTAGE Newsletter for MONDAY FEBRUARY 12 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Newsletter for MONDAY FEBRUARY 12 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

Grace and Power: A Review of “Notes from the Field” at TimeLine Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

In presenting the words of real people talking about America’s troubled education and criminal justice system in her 2015 play “Notes from the Field,” writer and actress Anna Deavere S…

Photos: Inside Opening Night of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, officially opened at Vineyard Theatre last week. Check out photos …

Today on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Off-Broadway Week Starts on Tuesday, ‘Oh, Mary!’ Rave Reviews, Video of DiFranco and Tung’s First ‘Hadestown’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

Video: HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Takes Final Bows; Producers and Cast Members Give Speeches

How to Dance in Ohio played its final Broadway performance on February 11, 2024. Following the final curtain call, several speeches were given by members of the show's team. Check out the vi…

The Future of Entertainment by Situation

A Century Ago Today: The Premiere of “Rhapsody in Blue” by Trav S.D.

I’ve little original to say upon the the topic, but I cannot let it go unobserved: today marks 100 years since George Gershwin premiered his Rhapsody in Blue at Aeolian Hall in New York (F…

Alfie Boe, Killian Donnelly, Michael Ball, and Bradley Jaden Will Lead LES MISERABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR World Tour

Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly will share the role of Jean Valjean and Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden will share the role of Javert in the UK, leading a cast and orchestra of over 65 in the …

Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Opens at the Greenwich House Theater

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet officially opened last night, February 11th, at the Greenwich House Theater. Read all of the reviews for Hamlet here!

CT native writes rom-com starring Yale graduates and inspired by her own Hamptons consignment shop by Christopher Arnott

West Hartford native Arielle Haller-Silverstone used her experiences running a small business as the basis for her new romantic comedy "Love... Reconsidered."

Videos: Scott Alan Returns to Birdland With Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, and More!

On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the stage, to celebrate his most acclaimed works. Check out videos here!

'Metamorphosis' review – poet Lemn Sissay transforms Kafka's celebrated study in shape-shifting by Matt Wolf

Scott Graham directs this latest, language-heavy take on Franz Kafka's seminal 1915 novella, here starring Felipe Pacheco as Gregor Samsa

Photos/Video: First Look at MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert Ahead of Cinema Release

All new production photos have been released for My Favorite Things: The Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert ahead of its cinema release. Check out the photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Initial cast announced for Les Miserables World Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Initial casting has been announced for the World Tour Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular opening in September 2024. This post Initial cast announced for Les Miserables Worl…

When the Voice You Hear Is Not the Actor You See by Michael Paulson

The playwright Lucas Hnath has been making magic with the sound of speech. Now he’s directing a play by Mona Pirnot, his wife, in which a computer speaks her words.

Talkin' Broadway - Book Review: "Mary & Ethel... and Mikey Who?" - 2/12/24 by Zander Opper

Mary & Ethel... and Mikey Who? is a wonderfully written new novel by Stephen Cole. In this page-turner of a book, the author has, as the inside jacket of the book states, "taken his real-lif…

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/12/24 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 2/12/24. Glenn Miller Orchestra heads to Springfield. Goodspeed announces 2024 season at The Terris, Oscar's connections to the 413, and arts news for WMass …

Ian McKellen’s new Hamlet shows the screen can outdo the stage - Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Sean Mathias has reimagined his 2021 production of the tragedy as a movie, inventively using Windsor’s Theatre Royal and capturing McKellen’s subtle performance How best to film a stage …

Jessica Fostekew review – accelerated age triggers volcanic rage by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, London New show Mettle finds the comic annoyed about flirting, litter, the climate crisis and more, following a milestone birthday There are few more familiar standup comedy at…

On the Couch with Christina Costigan

The post On the Couch with Christina Costigan appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

London The Addams Family Concerts, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage, Begin February 12 by Margaret Hall

Matthew White directs the starry two-day concert production with choreography by Alistair David.

Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, Jordan Dobson, George Salazar Star in Glory Days Concert February 12 by Logan Culwell-Block

The one-night-only event is a benefit for Off-Broadway's Keen Company.