Club Vegas The Spectacle returns to Melbourne with special guest star – Rachael Beck

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Photos: First Look At BECOMING A MAN At American Repertory Theater

See a first look photo of Becoming A Man at American Repertory Theater, a world premiere play about one man’s gender transition amid a pivotal political moment in America. From acclaimed …

Photos: Phylicia Rashad Directs the World Premiere of PURPOSE By Branden Jacobs- Jenkins At Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 48th season with the world premiere of Purpose, an epic family drama by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by…

Sunset Baby by Joseph Pisano

"Ain't nothin' sentimental about a dead revolution." Wearing a too-short, too-tight dress, shiny thigh-high boots, and a long fuchsia wig, the twentysomething Nina (Moses Ingram) attempts to…

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“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at A Noise Within – reviewed by Terry Morgan

Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s Sweeney Todd is my favorite musical. Its combination of a beautiful score, clever lyrics and unusually gruesome subject matter is sui generis. When it�…

Counting and Cracking to make its long-awaited Melbourne debut in 2024

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Review: Sunset Baby at Signature Theatre by Patrick Maley

A new Dominique Morisseau play leaves Detroit behind to its detriment, but picks up some excellent performances. The post Review: Sunset Baby at Signature Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Ma…

Sunset Baby Review by New York Theater

The first meeting between Kenyatta and Nina is tense, as it surely would be for any father and daughter who have not seen each other for many years. But their encounter in this revival of Do…

Five Opens @ Theater 555 by Barry Gordin

FIVE: The Musical Parody, a WICKEDLY FUNNY tale, inspired by the former President opened at Theater 555 on 42nd Street. February 20, 2024:  FIVE: The Musical Parody, which opened last …

Monument returns to Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre

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ADJ Jolt Series Fixtures Dazzle On San Holo’s North American Tour by Michael Eddy

Running across two legs in the fall of 2023 and early 2024, San Holo’s Existential Dance Music Tour featured high-octane production from start to finish. The 33-show run, which included t…

From County Down to the World Stage: Lauren Clarke Dazzles in ‘A Taste of Ireland’ by Sean McLoughlin

Australia’s stages are set to be graced with the vibrant and exhilarating production of ‘A Taste of Ireland,’ a show

Theatre Review: ‘The Oresteia’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Sue Tilberry

“The Oresteia,” now playing at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, is based on a Greek trilogy written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BCE. Although the idea of Greek tragedies may be daunti…

Sunset Baby: Dominique Morisseau Unflinchingly Scrutinizes Freedom by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Russell Hornsby, Moses Ingram, J. Alphonse Nicholson act, Steve H. Broadnax III directs, all to great effect The post Sunset Baby: Dominique Morisseau Unflinchingly Scrutiniz…

“Mary Poppins” returns to the big screen at the El Capitan by Pauline Adamek

“Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, in the most delightful way!” Mary Poppins The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and delightful musical fantasy comedy film starr…

Lightswitch Evolves ‘Enchanted Forest of Light‘ with Expanded Elation Lighting Package by Michael Eddy

Leading visual design group, Lightswitch, has overseen lighting design and creative direction for Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens in Southern California since 2016. This year, …

One Last Push review – Chris Chibnall’s family farce about birth and beyond by Chris Wiegand

Salisbury PlayhouseA fitfully funny play from the creator of Broadchurch considers the terrifying prospects of parenthood yet never quite delivers Here’s a perfect prop for farce: a huge, …

An Enemy of the People review – Matt Smith’s groovy firebrand swings from rebel to conspiracist by Arifa Akbar

Duke of York’s theatre, LondonRock’n’roll reimagining of Ibsen’s timeless corruption drama brings the audience into direct Question Time-style dialogue with Smith’s idealist revolu…

Vanessa Williams Takes on Iconic Role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Musical for UK Premiere by Belaid S

In a significant casting announcement, Vanessa Williams is confirmed to star as Miranda Priestly in the UK premiere of ‘The

Sister Act’s Star-Studded Cast Takes Over the West End by Belaid S

Hey, theatre lovers! Get ready to be swept off your feet because the full lineup for ‘Sister Act’ in the

Theatre Review: ‘Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea’ presented by Sisters Freehold at The Peale by Kateri Pelton

Dontrell has had a dream. An ancestor, lost to the deep dark depths of the Atlantic during the Middle Passage (the forced voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the New Wor…

Twyla Tharp Dance: Winter Season 2024 by Joel Benjamin

Like her masterful Sinatra solo for Mikhail Baryshnikov, “Brel” takes Cornejo from a strolling meditating figure (“Quand On N’A Que l’Amour”) to an anguished lover (“Ne Me Quit…

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & THE DA VINCI CODE

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to JaJa's African Hair Braiding, by Joceyln Bioh, and The Da Vinci Code. Learn more about the show's!

Alison Moritz is new artistic director at Central City Opera by Osc Staff Report

Currently the CCO's stage manager, Moritz comes with vast experience with opera productions The post Alison Moritz is new artistic director at Central City Opera appeared first on OnStage Co…

How Two Theater Superfans Became Theater Influencers by Gordon Cox

What’s a theater influencer and how do you become one? On the latest episode of “Stagecraft,” Variety’s theater podcast, Kristin Hopkins and Ashley Hufford, two influencers with stro…

Jonah by Elyse Trevers

Who is Jonah? Is he the awkward, bumbling sweet young man infatuated with Ana (Gabby Beans) or is he symbolic of something more? During the first part of the Roundabout Theatre Company’s p…

Photos: Cady Huffman, Kaitlyn Davidson, Ta'Rea Campbell, More in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella by Andrew Gans

Connor Deane directs the Connecticut production.

Darren Criss to Perform Voiceover in Viral Hit Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival by Meg Masseron

The comedic play-with-music returns to the Fringe after two sold-out runs in London.

Vanessa Williams Is Miranda Priestly in Elton John's The Devil Wears Prada in the West End by Darryn King

Tony nominee Vanessa Williams will play Miranda Priestly in Elton John's stage musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada in the West End. The show will open on July 9 at Theatre Royal Ply…

Nick Fradiani Sings "If You Know What I Mean" | 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…

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Stephen Schwartz will be inducted into Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame by Michael Abourizk

The “Wicked” composer will be honored in March.

‘A Quick 5’ with Ellington Nichols in ‘Butterfly’ by Ballet 5:8 at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts by Susan Brall

 I urge you not to miss Ballet 5:8’s important production of “Butterfly” on March 16, 2024. Julianna Rubio Slager’s piece is a “unforgettable and moving” experience” that tell…

Off-Broadway's Backstage Workers Are Unionizing; Atlantic Theater Company Workers Vote to Join IATSE by Logan Culwell-Block

The move is a historic and potentially industry-changing one for Off-Broadway theatre.

Kate Taney-Billingsley's American Rot Will Make World Premiere at La MaMa; Count Stovall to Lead Cast by Meg Masseron

Estelle Parsons will direct the new play following two men from historically-linked families meeting and confronting hundreds of years of injustice.

SDCF Ockrent Fellow, TDF/Sharaff Awards, NAMT Residency Grants, and More by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

Photos: HADESTOWN's Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, and Ani DiFranco Meet the Press

See photos of Hadestwon's newest cast members Lola Tung, Jordan Fisher, and Ani DiFranco meeting the press!

Theatre News: American Shakespeare Center Announces Departure of Artistic Director, Brandon Carter by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

STAUNTON, VA – After nearly four years of dedicated service, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) announces the departure of Brandon Carter, Artistic Director. Carter, who made history as…

Broadway box office sees biggest Presidents Day weekend boost since 2017; nearly all shows increase in gross and attendance by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Feb. 18, the 23 currently running productions grossed $26,946,864.

LPAC Memphis Remains Vibrant Rousing Thought-Provovoking by Bill Hirschman

Almost 15-and-a-half years after its Broadway debut, the multi-Tony Award-winning musical, Memphis still provides a rousing good time and offers messages that keep the show as fresh as recen…

Lora Lee Gayer, Adam Chanler-Berat, Judy Kuhn to Star in Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

Go inside rehearsals for the newest Disney musical HERCULES in Hamburg, featuring performances and interviews with the cast and creative team in an all-new video!

New HADESTOWN Cast Members to Perform on TAMRON HALL This Friday

Jordan Fisher, Ani DiFranco, and the cast of Hadestown will be performing on Tamron Hall this Friday. DiFranco recently joined the Broadway cast of Hadestown as Persephone, alongside Lola …

Photos: See New Images of Boy George, Courtney Reed and Derek Klena in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Get a first look at new images of the current cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. 

Broadway Grosses Analysis: The Notebook Joins The $1 Million Club in 1st Full Week by Logan Culwell-Block

Grosses soared last week with an overall increase of more than 27% compared to the week prior.

Three by Steven Morris

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The Orchestra Now Performs Mendelssohn and Sibelius by Edward Kliszus

NEW YORK - The Orchestra Now Performs Mendelssohn and Sibelius in a musical experience that delivered! Audience members left with hearts still echoing with melodies, virtuosity, drama, and p…

On Site Opera presents The Immersive Coffee Cantata Experience by Edward Kliszus

NEW YORK - On Site Opera presents The Immersive Coffee Cantata Experience, telling their tale through virtuosic strains of splendid singing, hilarity, and elegance while faces remained lit …

Broadway Celebrates Presidents Day Holiday With 27% Box Office Boost; ‘The Notebook’ Scores $1M by Greg Evans

The Presidents Day Weekend was like a little Christmas gift for Broadway, with grosses for the 23 productions posting a hefty 27% increase over the previous week, topping out at $26,946,864.…

Chain Winter One Act Festival by Ilaria Cutolo

With thought-provoking, original one-act plays, the festival returns to the Chain Theater, a top independent theater venue, featuring over 60 new and live works by independent artists. Don't…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose to Have World Premiere

Nina Conti: The Dating Show by Ilaria Cutolo

Conti is simply brilliant. While I hate to throw the word "genius" around, I can't think of any other word to describe her. No one else does what she does, taking the art of ventriloquism to…

I Love You So Much I Could Die by Tulis McCall

Ms. Pirnot sings 4 or 5 songs, each amplified differently, almost as if they were daring us to doubt our attention to this detail. In between, the stories are told by the text-to-speech gizm…

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Kelly Bishop to Give ‘Gilmore Girls’ Fans an Intimate Look at Her Life in Upcoming Memoir ‘The Third Gilmore Girl’ by Tatiana Tenreyro

Kelly Bishop is returning to Stars Hollow with upcoming memoir The Third Gilmore Girl. The 79-year-old Gilmore Girls alum is set to publish her book on Sept. 17 under Gallery Books, an impri…

Mint Theater to Offer Free Stream of Becomes a Woman

Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Names Jay Levine as CEO by Caitlin Huston

Former Warner Bros. executive Jay Levine will lead Kevin Hart’s entertainment company as its new chief executive officer.  Levine takes over the position at Hartbeat from Hart, who had be…

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala Will Honor Director Liesl Tommy by Logan Culwell-Block

Nicole Ari Parker will direct the affair, featuring performances from Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Adrienne Warren, and more.

David Michalek's SlowDancing/NYCB Blends Ballet, Film, and Visual Arts by Terry Trucco

The video installation series is currently on display in the lobby of the New York City Ballet.

Mamie Parris to Star in Title Role of Goodspeed's The Mystery of Edwin Drood; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggerio will direct the Tony-winning Rupert Holmes musical whodunit.

Nidia Medina Named Producing Director of INTAR by American Theatre Editors

Previously an associate artistic director with the NYC company, she'll now lead alongside artistic director Lou Moreno.

Spring Preview

Interview: Cole Escola’s Zany Portrait of the Lincolns in Oh, Mary!

Peter Shaffer's Amadeus Becoming a Limited Series by Logan Culwell-Block

White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to play the title role.

Chicago's Gods and Monsters Stage Play Finds Full Cast, Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

Paul Oakley Stovall and Tom Mullen are bringing a version of Frankenstein screen director James Whale's life to the stage that puts more focus on race.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/18/24

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/18/2024.

Goodspeed’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood Announces Cast

Khalia Davis Named Producing Artistic Director of Coterie Theater by American Theatre Editors

A longtime leader in TYA and arts education, Davis takes over the theatre after a troubled chapter in its history.

Review: Sunset Baby, A Drama Ahead of Its Time, Gets a Revival

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Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More to Appear

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!

Koresh Dance Company presents One Thousand and One Nights by Melissa Strong

Two artists with ties to Koresh Dance Company, Melissa Rector and Jim Bunting, continue their choreography journeys with a collaborative performance exploring healing, truth, and self-awaren…

Bye Bye Birdie

REMEMBERING CHITA RIVERA by Peter Filichia

When a celebrity reaches an advanced age, journalists start writing an obituary, knowing that the star’s death could come at any moment. Considering that all others who write about theater…

Raja Feather Kelly: the feath3r theory (TF3T)’s The Absolute Future

Review: Five: The Parody Musical Is Significantly Less Than Six

TOSOS Hosting Free LGBTQIA+ Reading Series by Logan Culwell-Block

The roster includes works by Lanford Wilson, Danielle Frimer, and John Patterson.

Little Night Music Event Will Celebrate Sondheim and Mozart by Andrew Gans

Original Jersey Boys star Daniel Reichard will interpret songs by late Tony-winning composer-lyricist Sondheim.

Doug Varone and Dancers: To My Arms/Restore

Watch Lola Tung and Jordan Fisher Sing “All I’ve Ever Known” from Hadestown

What to expect at Back To The Future The Musical by Official London Theatre

Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 19…

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes to Star in Bye Bye Birdie in DC

Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Films Based on Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon & George Harrison

Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate films, each based on the life of a different member of the Beatles. The deal marks the first time that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families…

Seattle theater abounds in mystery — of the fun kind by Gemma Wilson

What is it about mysteries — and particularly cozy mysteries — that resonate with so many of us?

Until Dark by Scotty Bennett

The balance is off between the two storylines. If the most crucial dramatic element of the story is the legal issue surrounding consent, the dynamics of the sisters’ current and historical…

New U.K. and Ireland Tour of Murder on the Orient Express Will Launch This Fall by Andrew Gans

Lucy Bailey will direct Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.

Mean Girls Movie Musical Gets Digital Release February 20 by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway favorites Reneé Rapp and Jaquel Spivey star in the screen version of the 2018 Broadway show.

Amber Gray, More Win 2024 Bistro Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The honors will be handed out at an April 1 gala at Gotham Comedy Club.

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Bye Bye Birdie at The Kennedy Center by Logan Culwell-Block

Marc Bruni is directing the Charles Strouse-Lee Adams-Michael Stewart musical at the D.C. venue.

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Ephraim Sykes to Star in Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center by Darryn King

Two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez and Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes will star as Albert, Rosie and Conrad Birdie, respectively, in the classic Charles Strouse-Michael…

‘Jelly’s Last Jam’ Returns, Bringing a Jazz Tale to a New Generation by Marcus J. Moore

Jason Michael Webb, the show’s guest music director, said he wants audiences at the musical about Jelly Roll Morton to experience “a time period that does not exist anymore.”

Mamie Parris, Paul Adam Schaefer & More to Star in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Goodspeed Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals will present The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Olivier Awards 2023 | Highlights by Official London Theatre

As we gear up for another exciting ceremony on Sunday 14 April, we look back to some of the highlights of last year's Olivier Awards. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get t…

The Fabulous Fox Theatre Announces the 2024-2025 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

Ben Joyce as Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future: The Musical. Photo: Sean Ebsworth Barnes The Fabulous Fox Theatre (St. Louis, MO) has announced its electrifying 2024-2025 Broadway season …

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Felicity Huffman's U.K. Stage Debut in Taylor Mac's Hir by Andrew Gans

Steven Kunis directs the revival for the Park Theatre.

Video: See Spamalot Find Their Grail on The View by Margaret Hall

The Monty Python comedy revival continues at Broadway's St. James theatre.

Check Out New Photos of West End Hadestown by Andrew Gans

The London return of the Tony-winning musical plays the Lyric Theatre.

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes to star in BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes announced for the Kennedy Centers Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie in Washington DC.

Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance by Tony Marinelli

It is a rare author indeed that can take uncomfortable material, and by uncomfortable that is, to hear, digest, and process a subject no one likes as a subject of conversation, and then give…

Mette Ingvartsen: Moving in Concert

Teatro La Re-sentida: Oasis of Impunity

Kelly Bishop to Release 'The Third Gilmore Girl' Memoir This Fall; Will Explore A CHORUS LINE Role & GILMORE GIRLS

Gilmore Girls star Kelly Bishop will publish her first memoir, 'The Third Gilmore Girl.' After dancing in Broadway musicals like Golden Rainbow, On the Town, and Promises, Promises, she won…

Eric Keen-Louie Named Artistic Producing Director at La Jolla Playhouse by American Theatre Editors

Previously the theatre's executive producer, he will join the leadership team alongside artistic director Christopher Ashley and managing director Debby Buchholz.

International Contemporary Ensemble

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker: The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

Organ Recital: Raymond Nagem

Full Cast Set for Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada by Darryn King

The full cast is set for the Broadway premiere of the new musical The Great Gatsby. As previously announced, the musical will star Tony nominees Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, reprising th…

Organ Recita: Raymond Nagem

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, & Ephraim Sykes Will Lead Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE

Casting has been announced for  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. The production will star two-time Tony Award® winne…

Gilded Balloon Announces 1st Round of 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Programming by Margaret Hall

Gilded Balloon is comedy central, with solo shows and stand-up acts dominating their lineup.

3 Tips to Improve Your Theatre Design Skills by Dylan Malloy

How to Read a Script for Design Inspiration The post 3 Tips to Improve Your Theatre Design Skills appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

All The President’s Women. Vanessa Williams as the West End Meryl Streep. Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

February is always a month for love, presidents, and Oscar anticipation: What Broadway says about love on Valentine’s Day 2024(See also a video below of Jordan Fisher and Lola Tung as the …

Photos: THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS Celebrates Opening Night

Television host Marc Summers brings his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from th…

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS

Television host Marc Summers brings his interactive solo show, The Life And Slimes Of Marc Summers, to New World Stages. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from th…

AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play

The White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a series adaptation of Amadeus. The series will be a reimagined verison of Peter Shaffer’s award-w…

Tennessee Performing Arts Center Announces the 2024-2025 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

The Broadway Company of ‘Kimberly Akimbo.’ Photo: Joan Marcus. The nonprofit Tennessee Performing Arts Center® announces its 2024-25 HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health Broadway at TPAC seaso…

Photos: Inside First Rehearsal For THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL on Broadway

Rehearsals are now underway for The Heart of Rock and Roll, which is set to begin previews on March 29th, 2024. Check out all new photos from the show's first rehearsal here! 

MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Now Available to Watch at Home; DVD Release to Include New Bonus Features

You can now buy or rent the Mean Girls movie musical on all digital platforms, like Apple TV, Prime Video, and more retailers. Fans who purchase the film on Digital can go inside the making …

Artistic Director Brandon Carter to Leave American Shakespeare Center by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's first leader of color, who has acted with the company since 2018, will step down after 4 years in the position.

Fountain Theatre co-founding artistic director Stephen Sachs announces retirement by Fountaintheatre

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024. “The more than three decades spent launching, nurturing,…

Hedgerow Theatre Company Presents Enda Walsh’s The New Electric Ballroom by Melissa Lin Sturges

With Enda Walsh’s The New Electric Ballroom, Hedgerow Theatre spotlights women characters with existential storylines, a relative rarity in absurdist theater. Melissa Lin Sturges reviews.

Mischief's Mind Mangler to Embark on U.K. Tour by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

The comedy from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong will tour following a six week engagement on the West End.

See Who's Joining Jordan Luke Gage and Laurie Kynaston in London Bare Concert by Margaret Hall

Bare is a raucous coming-of-age musical exploring identity, sexuality, and the consequences of hiding your true self.

Annie Wang’s “had my mouth” Offers Self-Protection Through Lyrical Movement by Eve Bromberg

Were they bearing their teeth in preparation to kill? Screaming silently in agony? Conjuring lost joy of their youth?

Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker perform I Will Never Leave You from Side Show by Official London Theatre

Side Show comes to The London Palladium in a special, one-night-only concert spectacular on Sunday 3 March 2024. West End legends Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker lead a phenomenal cast as …

We Are ABT Studio Company ✨ by American Ballet Theatre

WE ARE ABT STUDIO COMPANY! Of course we’ll see you on tour! ✈️ 🎥: filmed and edited by Elijah Geolina and the dancers of ABT Studio Company ✨ Upcoming performances (visit https…

Sam Primack, Kyle Scatliffe, Danielle Wade, More Will Lead Bohemian Progeny Industry Readings by Molly Higgins

The new musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Julian Rosenblum, with additional story development by Sabrina Karlin.

U.K. Premiere of Nachtland, Directed by Patrick Marber, Begins February 20 by Andrew Gans

Marius von Mayenburg's satire, translated by Maja Zade, plays the Young Vic.

Photos: Get a 1st Look at FIVE: The Parody Musical Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The new musical takes a cue from Six but turns its eyes to the major women within the orbit of another incendiary political figure.

Matt Smith Stars in West End Revival of An Enemy of the People, Opening February 20 by Andrew Gans

Thomas Ostermeier’s reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s thought-provoking drama plays the Duke of York's Theatre.

Broadway's The Great Gatsby Finds Complete Cast by Margaret Hall, Andrew Gans

Marc Bruni directs with choreography by Dominique Kelley.

'Black History Is Every Day': How the Cast of Little Shop of Horrors Are Celebrating Black History Month by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway production's current and former Black company members reflect on what February means to them.

See Who's Starring in London Tide, Based on a Charles Dickens Novel, at the National by Andrew Gans

The London world premiere features an adaptation by Ben Power, who wrote original songs with PJ Harvey.

Fountain Theatre Artistic Director Stephen Sachs to Retire by American Theatre Editors

The L.A. theatre's co-founder, a busy writer and director both at his company and elsewhere, will step down at the end of the year.

The Rink: Chita & Liza's Mother/Daughter Musical Misfire by Broadway By Ghostlight

In this Broadway Breakdown, we explore The Rink with a score by Kander & Ebb and a book by Terrance McNally and starring Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli! A fascinating musical drama straight …

Jenny Slate to Release Her Second Book in October (Exclusive) by Seija Rankin

Jenny Slate is returning to one of her most beloved creative outlets: Processing deep personal change through writing the sort of book that only she could write. The comedian, actress, produ…

Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series

Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch have joined the voice cast of Hulu's The Bravest Knight animated series. The two Broadway alums will join T.R. Knight, Christine Baranski, Storm Reid, and Bobby …

Cast Complete for West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight by Andrew Gans

Knight will open the production at London's Dominion and will be succeeded by Alexandra Burke.

Double Feature review – Hitchcock and Hedren meet the Witchfinder General by Arifa Akbar

Hampstead theatre, LondonJohn Logan’s play combines the stories behind two films made in the 1960s but each needs more space to truly hit home Two pairs of directors and actors zigzag on s…

Review: The Sound of Silence is Haunting in New Musical Private Jones

Cabaret and Theater Mashup by Sandi Durell

Daryl Sherman with Peter and Will Anderson at Pangea NYC, 178 2d Ave. on February 28th @ 7 pm. romping through all kinds of songs and crazy rhythms!  http://www.pangeanyc.com 54 BELOW prese…

Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Global acquires rights to ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code’ by Michael Abourizk

The plays are now available for professional licensing.

Full Ensemble Announced for Broadway Premiere of The Great Gatsby

Little Gloria…Happy At Last by Trav S.D.

Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) was born 100 years ago today. Hers is a name that has meant something different to every American generation. Contemporary people may or may not recognize her a…

NYS Theater Tax Credit: Who Benefits and How

One thing that has been pivotal to theater’s return in New York City is the New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit, which is a New York State program, despite what the …

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The New York City Gay Men's Chorus' annual benefit, The Harmony Gala, will honor Chita Rivera and Robin de Jesús tonight. PLAYBILL.COM.

Photos: Go Inside MCP's CHILDREN OF EDEN Concert, with Norm Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and More

Over the weekend, Manhattan Concert Productions presented Children of Eden at David Geffen Hall and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out photos here!

Photos: Broadway Theatres Dim Lights in Memory of Chita Rivera

The Broadway community honor the memory of Chita Rivera, the two-time Tony Award-winning actress, and recipient of the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. Check out photos from…

Music Is a Time Machine: A Review of “The Band’s Visit” at Writers Theatre by Amanda Finn

“Band’s Visit” takes so many of the traditional musical theater-type songs and mashes them together into an enchanting story about what it means to be a person in the world with other …

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Vanessa Williams to Lead ‘Devil Wears Prada,’ Is ‘Sweeney Todd’ Closing This Spring?, Full Cast of ‘The Great Gatsby’ Announced “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through…

Matt Smith weighs in on theatre trigger warning debate: ‘Isn’t art meant to be dangerous?’ by Nicole Vassell

Actor added to a point raised by Ralph Fiennes earlier this month

Robin Windsor, former Strictly Come Dancing professional, dies at 44 by Alexi Duggins and Agency

Entertainment company pays tribute to performer’s ‘impeccable dancing’ and ‘vibrant spirit’ The former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44. H…

Meta is Passing Apple’s Tax for Boosted Posts onto Advertisers by Situation

How To Be A Theater Influencer by Broadway Podcast Network

Two theater influencers, Kristin Hopkins and Ashley Hufford, reveal the secrets of becoming a theater influencer. The first thing to know: There's not much money in it, but there's a lot of …

The Boy At The Back Of The Class | 2024 London Trailer by Official London Theatre

“There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He’s nine years old (just like me), but he’s very strange. He never talks an…

DOUBLE FEATURE.     Hampstead Theatre  by Libby Purves and Friends

WANNA BE IN MOVIES? REALLY? BRRRR! We open in a chilly Suffolk cottage in the rain (I  am tonight probably the only person here to have come direct from a chilly Suffolk cottage, in rain. C…

'Fiddler' at the orchestra: Why is the Pittsburgh Symphony performing a Broadway musical? by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Boyz II Men, PSO's 'Fiddler,' Q Ball and more things to do this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Young artist beautifies CT spaces with her murals. ‘It’s about strengthening the unity’ by Maddi Langweil

“My style serves as a multicultural pathway of symbolism, cultural pride, and individuality,” the artist said “It’s about strengthening the unity and belonging to the areas people ca…

Review: Seeking Purpose Among the Dead in ‘Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Dael Orlandersmith’s slender new solo play is a meditation on living that seems also like a curveball response to loss.

Broadway’s Crunchtime Is Also Its Best Life by Jesse Green

Eighteen openings in two months will drive everyone crazy. But maybe there should be even more.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 20, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Parliament of Poets at The Actor’s Temple by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Marcina Zaccaria . . . . A memorable invocation began the show and, like a rocket, The Poet of the Moon is propelled into the Cosmos in a production by Apollo’s Troupe ca…

Hadestown: Jordan Fisher and Lola Tung by NewYorkTheater

Jordan Fisher as Orpheus and Lola Tung as Eurydice sing "All I've Ever Known" from the Broadway musicsl "Hadestown," February 2024

This is Not a Time of Peace Begins Off-Broadway Premiere February 20 by Margaret Hall

The play centers on the relationship between a father and daughter as they try not to spin out in the aftermath of the Red Scare.

André De Shields Celebrates Haarlem Nocturne in 40th Anniversary Concerts Starting February 20 by Margaret Hall

The 1984 revue, written by and originally starring Tony winner De Shields, celebrates music by the Black American diaspora.

Broadway Gossip Travels Long Distance by Marc Hershberg

Broadway’s biggest gossiper brings "remote work" to a whole new level.