Illinoise by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While "Illinoise" does not seem bigger than its individual parts nor transcend them, it is both satisfying and moving. Peck’s inventive and derivative choreography at the same time seems t…

Water for Elephants Montage by NewYorkTheater

Half a minute of the new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants" Check out https://newyorktheater.me/2024/03/21/water-for-elephants-broadway-review/ for more videos, photographs and a review

The Wizard Of Oz returns to the West End this Summer by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Wizard of Oz returns to London's West End this Summer for a strictly limited season at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This post The Wizard Of Oz returns to the West End this …

CHICAGO set to dazzle Melbourne

The post CHICAGO set to dazzle Melbourne appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Water for Elephants: Wild by NewYorkTheater

Isabelle McCalla and Grant Gustin sing "Wild" from the new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants." Check out https://newyorktheater.me/2024/03/21/water-for-elephants-broadway-review/for phot…

‘Like They Do in the Movies’ Review: Laurence Fishburne Widens His Lens by Naveen Kumar

In his solo show, the screen and stage star shines a light into his formative dark corners and on the people who made an impression.

Water for Elephants Broadway Musical: The Road Don't Make You Young by NewYorkTheater

A music video for the song "The Road Don't Make you Young" from the new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants." Check out https://newyorktheater.me/2024/03/21/water-for-elephants-broadway-re…

Red Pitch, @sohoplace review - the ebullient tale of teenage footballers gets a rollicking transfer by Heather Neill

Focused on young life in south London, this hit is as energetic and joyful as ever The reviews of Tyrell Williams' debut play on its first and second outings at the Bush Theatre were univer…

Abbotsford Convent celebrates 20 year milestone with a Community Open Day

The post Abbotsford Convent celebrates 20 year milestone with a Community Open Day appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

My Variety Review: "Water for Elephants"" by Frank Rizzo

Ever feel like running away from home to join a musical? Then “Water for Elephants” would be the show of choice that offers escapism, enchantment and heart — and thrills, too. Based o…

Review: Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theatre by Lorin Wertheimer

Despite some missteps in casting, this new circus musical brings the spectacle and huge visual creativity. Lorin Wertheimer reviews. The post Review: Water for Elephants at the Imperial Thea…

‘Water for Elephants’ Review: Broadway Musical and Circus Merge for Spellbinding Entertainment by Gordon Cox

Ever feel like running away from home to join a musical? Then “Water for Elephants” would be the show of choice that offers escapism, enchantment and heart — and thrills, too. Based o…

"I Owe It All" from Something's Afoot at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Sarah Rudinoff (Miss Tweed), Ashley Lanyon (Hope Langdon), and Jonathan Luke Stevens (Geoffrey) perform "I Owe It All" from The 5th Avenue Theatre's hilarious whodunit, Something's Afoot. P…

Rhana Devenport to depart Art Gallery of South Australia after six years of artistic success

The post Rhana Devenport to depart Art Gallery of South Australia after six years of artistic success appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

‘Water for Elephants’ Review: Beauty Under the Big Top by Jesse Green

The circus-themed love story, already a novel and a movie, becomes a gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Water for Elephants" 3/21/24 by Howard Miller

Ladies and gentlemen!!! Children of all ages!!! Feast your eyes on the center (and only) ring, where you will witness feats of wonder the likes of which have never been seen before!!! Welcom…

Water For Elephants opening night bows: cast & creative team by bwaySHO

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Flies To Broadway — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theater in New York City by by PigPen and starring Grant Gustin and Isabelle McCalla

Water for Elephants by David Walters

What can only be called, "Broadway theatrical magic!"

Review Roundup: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!

Come one, come all to the new big-top Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS opening at Broadway's Imperial Theatre tonight! See what the critics had to say about their trip to the circus! Rea…

SXSW Exclusive Interview: ‘Resynator’ Director Alison Tavel by Kurt Gardner

The director talks to ArtsBeat LA about her first SXSW award-winning documentary feature.

Review: Water for Elephants Is Broadway’s First Fully Integrated Circus Musical

Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14

Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.

‘Water For Elephants’ review: Awesome acrobats can’t save this Broadway circus by Johnny Oleksinski

The proceedings have the pacing of a pachyderm. 

‘Water For Elephants’ Broadway Review: Big Top, Little Drama by Greg Evans

Water For Elephants, the musical opening tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, is perhaps best viewed as a redemptive attempt to adapt Sara Gruen’s popular 2006 historical romance nove…

Water for Elephants: A Thrilling Throwback to the Heyday of the Big Top by Sandy MacDonald

★★★★☆ This “circus musical” occupies an impressively big tent, probing the power dynamics that affect the human animal. The post Water for Elephants: A Thrilling Throwback to t…

Water for Elephants: Heavy Lifting for a Musical by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Acrobatics and puppetry abound in this musical adaptation of the best-selling novel about a love triangle that takes place in a Depression-era traveling circus. The post Wat…

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Reimagines 90s Classic Film by Zara Van Hemert

Read Zara Van Hemert's review of the national tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE now playing at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The post MRS. DOUBTFIRE Reimagines 90s Classic Film appeared first on B…

Water for Elephants Broadway Review by New York Theater

When at the start of “Water for Elephants,” Jacob jumps a train during the Depression, he lucks out – and so do we.“You didn’t jump just any old train, son,” a character named Ca…

Firebox Theatre’s THE FOREIGNER is Good Company by Kim Jackson

Read what Kim Jackson has to say about Firebox Theatre Company's season opener of THE FOREIGNER. The post Firebox Theatre’s THE FOREIGNER is Good Company appeared first on Beltline to Broa…

The Inns and Outs of I Love Lucy's Over-the-Top Operetta! Full Episode Breakdown by Broadway By Ghostlight

Today, I'm diving into one of my favorite phony musicals, The Pleasant Peasant from the I Love Lucy episode, The Operetta from 1952. A hilarious send-up of early operatic musicals, Lucille B…

‘Water for Elephants’ Theater Review: “I’ve Never Hated Any Show More” by Rex Reed

Everything is so exaggerated and phony that it’s hard to believe the director is the same Jessica Stone responsible for the charming, imaginative Tony Award winner 'Kimberly Akimbo'

Like They Do in the Movies: Laurence Fishburne’s Autobiography in Unspared Candor by David Finkle

★★★★☆ The acclaimed Tony winner and screen actor offers an entertaining and revealing self portrait The post Like They Do in the Movies: Laurence Fishburne’s Autobiography in Uns…

Like They Do in the Movies by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . . Laurence Fishburne has been a TV, film, and TV presence for just about 50 of his vigorous 62 years. During that half-century of thespian activity, …

THREE, Australasian Dance Collective. Brisbane Powerhouse, March 20, 2024 by Deborah

Amber McCartney’s solo dance work Tiny Infinite Deaths was a big success when it premiered in 2022 in an artist development program called Pieces, presented by Melbourne’s Lucy Guerin …

Jessica Vosk waves to us opening night of Water For Elephants by bwaySHO

Shereen Pimentel and Brenton Ryan To Lead WEST SIDE STORY At Houston Grand Opera; Full Season Announced

Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2024-25 season, which includes a concert presentation of the Broadway masterpiece, West Side Story, led by Broadway's Shereen Pimentel and tenor Bren…

Off-Broadway Review: LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES (Laurence Fishburne at PAC/NYC) by Paola Bellu

AN ENGAGING FISHBURNE DOES A SLOW BURN Who doesn’t want to see Laurence Fishburne in a solo play he describes as “The stories and lies people have told me. And that I have told myself”…

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Broadway's Water for Elephants? by Molly Higgins

The musical adaptation officially opened March 21 at the Imperial Theatre.

I’m your Super Friend! by bwaySHO

Grant Gustin at Water For Elephants Opening Night! #waterforelephants #grantgustin #theflash

Re-imagining the City through Performance: “The Drifting Room”, Created and Performed by Stephen Bain by David O'Donnell

The Drifting Room, created and performed by Stephen Bain. The Performance Arcade 2024, Te-Whanganui-A-Tara Wellington waterfront, 22-25 February 2024. What if the theatre—that fixed archit…

2024 Tony Awards nominations: What shows are up (‘Hell’s Kitchen’) and down (‘The Notebook’) in the musical races? by David Buchanan

The spring season on Broadway this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most tumultuous in recent memory as 11 new musicals and musical revivals are opening in the last two months…

Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Lizcano, Shakespeare Aficionado by American Theatre Editors

Woodzick talks to the Denver theatremaker about original-practices Shakespeare, centering queer folks in 'The Laramie Project,' and using the classics to prevent violence.

See Joshua Boone Perform 'Little Brother' From The Outsiders by Playbill

With Broadway's The Outsiders now in previews, actor Joshua Boone stopped by the Playbill Studio to give a sneak peek at one of the most pivotal moments in the show.

#MotherPlayBway Begins April 3 by Second Stage Theater

Dance Review: ‘Ballet 5:8 Presents: Butterfly’ at Bowie Center for the Performing Arts by Justin Rustle

Ballet 5:8, a contemporary dance company with strong religious influences based in Chicago, arrived on tour at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts last Saturday where they were joined f…

‘The Piano Lesson’ recoups by Michael Abourizk

The revival of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play closed in January 2023.

Go Inside The Who's Tommy on Broadway With 1st Look Production Photos by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Ali Louis Bourzgui, Alison Luff, and Adam Jacobs lead the reimagined revival of the 1993 musical and 1969 album.

Video: Watch Casey Likes and Jelani Remy Perform Frozen's 'Love Is an Open Door' at Broadway Backwards by Andrew Gans

The March 11 concert evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

See Who's Joining John Douglas Thompson and Nicole Ari Parker in Antony and Cleopatra Reading by Margaret Hall

Part of Red Bull Theater's Revelation Reading Series, the performance is being directed by Arin Arbus.

Shereen Pimentel to Star in West Side Story at Houston Grand Opera by Natan Zamansky

The company's 2024-25 season will also include Missy Mazzoli's Breaking The Waves, Rossini's La Cenerentola, and more.

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EXCLUSIVE: First Listen To THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

Ghostlight Records will release the cast album of the new Michael John LaChiusa musical The Gardens of Anuncia this Friday, March 15th. Listen to an exclusive first listen here at Theatrely!

Review: "Illinoise" Off Broadway at Park Avenue Armory by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Ilinoise” through March 26 at the Park Avenue Armory. The show will have a limited Broadway run at the St. James Theatre, beginning performances on its official opening date …

Water For Elephants Opening Night on Broadway by bwaySHO

‘Mexodus,’ a world premiere musical at Center Stage, explores the Underground Railroad running south to Mexico by Mary Carole McCauley

For a few terrifying minutes in 1850 as she stared down the barrel of a gun, Mathilde Hennes feared she was about to be returned from the home she had found in northeast Mexico to the Louisi…

Theatre Review: ‘The Odd Couple’ at Aldersgate Community Church Theatre by Fosse Thornton

There is no way of knowing if, when Neil Simon sat down to write “The Odd Couple,” he knew he was writing one of the most enduring comedies of all time. The classic tale of the unlikely …

Faith Healer review – Brian Friel’s classic questions everything we believe by Mark Lawson

Lyric Hammersmith, LondonRachel O’Riordan’s powerful production explores political, medical and religious faith with a wholly convincing cast When Brian Friel’s Faith Healer opened on …

Grant Gustin waves to us at his Broadway debut opening night by bwaySHO

Jennifer Hudson joins producing team of Broadway-bound ‘Smash’ by Michael Abourizk

The musical will arrive on Broadway in spring 2025.

Find Your Voice, Loud and Clear: Musical “Il Tenore” Review by Hansol Oh

It is 1930s Kyeongseong (what Seoul was called during the Japanese occupation), and the colonial Japanese government is enforcing a Japanese-only policy to bolster the forced assimilation of…

Cast Set for Off-Broadway Premiere of Tim Tuttle's 9/11-Themed Musical 44 Lights by Andrew Gans

Nancy Robillard will direct the production at the AMT Theater.

Doubt: A Parable by Joel Benjamin

In this Roundabout/Scott Ellis production, Amy Ryan’s Sister Aloysius (stepping in for the originally cast Tyne Daly) comes across as less absolute in her suspicions while Liev Schreiber�…

Neil Diamond's New York: New York University | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Broadhurst Theatre | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: The Bitter End | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Winter Garden Theatre | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: The Brill Building | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Birdland Jazz Club | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Coney Island | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Tin Pan Alley | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

Neil Diamond's New York: Erasmus Hall | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

In this series, John Friia, a virtual NYC tour guide, takes us on a tour of Neil Diamond's New York. Take An Audio Tour of Neil Diamond's New York: www.gesso.app/post/neil-diamonds-new-yor…

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Why Like They Do in the Movies Doesn’t Live Up to Its Name. By: Iris Wiener March 23, 2024: Laurence Fishburne’s career is a formidable resume filled with as many powerful projects …

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The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December. Article | By Andrew Gans | June 14, 2023. Kerry ...

Aladdin the Broadway Musical - Spirit Jersey - Playbill Store

Your wish is granted with this official Aladdin Spirit Jersey. With a lattice-work pattern and gold glitter logo, this oversized pullover is ...

Harmony's Julie Benko to Make Café Carlyle Debut With Standby, Me by Andrew Gans

The Funny Girl star will be accompanied by husband Jason Yeager on piano.

Cher is Forever! The Cher Show plays the Buell Theatre May 3-5! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Tickets: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/the-cher-show/ Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popul…

Video: SUFFS Cast and Creatives Unite for Inspiring Women's History Month Conversation

In an exciting and special Women's History Month episode of the podcast Survival Jobs, recorded live at The Museum of Broadway, Co-Host Samantha Tuozzolo  sits down with some exceptionally …

“Pipeline” Draws Us into Moving Mother-Son Crisis—at AASC by Bdhorwitz

Dominique Morisseau Passionately Targets School-to-Prison Pipeline by Barry David Horwitz “Pipeline” opens to public view the concept of the “school-to street-to-prison pipeline” for…

The Met's Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on New Operas Versus the Classics by Matt Dobkin

The longtime conductor on juggling both old and new works in the same Metropolitan Opera season.

‘Unimpeachable, irrefutable’: US playwright Tony Kushner praises Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech by Catherine Shoard

The playwright and screenwriter, who was Oscar nominated last year for Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, has backed The Zone of Interest director The playwright and screenwriter Tony Kushn…

Patricia Cruz Is Stepping Down as Artistic Director of Harlem Stage by Logan Culwell-Block

The move will cap a 25-year tenure with the NYC institution.

UNCOUPLED Canceled By Showtime After Netflix Pick-Up

Showtime is no longer moving forward with a new season of Uncoupled after it picked the series up from Netflix. The Neil Patrick Harris-fronted show was supposed to have a second season on t…

Theo’s Sondheim Tribute Revue triumphs by Kelly Kleiman

In this wonderfully satisfying revue, Theo deploys its reliably exceptional voices to give the audience a sampling both deep and broad of the works of Stephen Sondheim. The program contains …

Looking at Cloud Man from both sides now by Kerry Reid

As her name suggests, Cloudia has been obsessed with clouds her entire life. In particular, she’s always wanted to see a legendary Cloud Man for herself. So she moves into a cabin on Cloud…

Julie Robinson Belafonte, Dancer, Actress and Activist, Dies at 95 by Ian Zack

With the singer Harry Belafonte, she was one half of a celebrated (and sometimes denounced) interracial power couple who pressed the cause of civil rights in the 1960s

Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Patti LuPone & More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 2024 Gala

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

2024 Tony Awards slugfest: ‘Illinoise’ throws musical predictions into disarray [WATCH] by Sam Eckmann

I thought I was safe to boldly pronounce my initial 2024 Tony Awards predictions, but then Sufjan Stevens appeared to stomp all over them. As David Buchanan and I convened to discuss where w…

The Scottish play, remixed by Dmitry Samarov

Evan Jackson directs and co-adapts (with Tristan Brandon) a new version of Idle Muse’s 2009 reoriented riff on “the Scottish play.” Told from the point of view of three young sisters a…

John Patrick Shanley Is This Theater Season’s King Dramatist by Harry Haun

The playwright talks about the revival of his Pulitzer Prize winning 'Doubt' on Broadway and his new show Off Broadway.

MACBETH With Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma Coming to Cinemas

Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luther) star in this…

Video: First Look at Laurence Fishburne's LIKE THEY DO IN THE MOVIES, Opening Tonight at PAC NYC

Get a first look at Laurence' Fishburne's Like They Do In The Movies, opening tonight at PAC NYC!

Video: SIX West End Queens Sing 'Haus of Holbein' at Buckingham Palace

The SIX West End Queens visited The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace to perform a new arrangement of ‘Haus of Holbein’ surrounded by Holbein’s own work! Watch here!

Grenfell Tower Fire Play Coming to St. Ann’s Warehouse From London’s National Theatre

Barroom stories by Kelly Kleiman

This is actually Two One-Acts On A Single Set, both directed by City Lit Theater artistic director Terry McCabe and with music direction by Shraman Ghosh. The first, Waiting for Tina Meyer b…

Chicago Star Ariana Madix Has Only a Few Days Left in Her ‘Favorite Place on the Planet’ by Hayley Levitt

Ariana Madix has just over two weeks left in her dream job at the Ambassador Theatre. In January, she made her Broadway debut as Chicago’s latest Roxie Hart, and has been killing eight tim…

Review: The Notebook at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre by Cameron Kelsall

A new musical adaptation of the weepy Nicholas Sparks novel leaves our critic with dry eyes. Cameron Kelsall reviews. The post Review: The Notebook at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre appeared …

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Sang Live on ‘Wicked’ Set After Telling Their Director: ‘F— the Pre-Records. We’re Going Live’ by Zack Sharf

“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu confirmed in a new interview with Vanity Fair that his leading ladies Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo sang live on set, similar to how other movie musicals s…

The Many Lives of the Great Gatsby by Elyse Sommer

.The Many Lives of the Great Gatsby by Elyse SommerThe theater has come back to life with almost a dozen new productions recently opening over the course of less than two weeks and with more…

Jeremy Kushnier, Javier Muñoz, and More Join Raúl Esparza in New Musical Galileo

Leslie Uggams Astonishes at 54 Below by Jk Clarke

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . . Confession: I’ve been a fan of Leslie Uggams for more than sixty years, going back to when I first saw her on television as a small child. Of course, …

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Hadestown - West End Production First Footage by TheaterMania

Check out new clips from the London production of Hadestown, now running in the West End.

West End Cast of Six Performs "Haus of Holbein" at Buckingham Palace by TheaterMania

A half dozen West End cast members from Six went to the Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace for a special performance of “Haus of Holbein,” to coincide with the launch of a new Holbei…

Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors

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Witch at NC Stage Co. by Brian Postelle

This period tale is an irreverent romp (albeit with bloody implications) and a devilish deconstruction of the old “sold my soul to the devil” trope.

Gun & Powder Press Day by bwaySHO

Gun & Powder press day ahead of their run at Paper Mill Playhouse Stay tuned for interviews & get your tix now! Filmed by Avery Ingvarson for @bwaySHO

Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS' Caitlin Houlahan on Tonight's LAW & ORDER: SVU

Waitress star Caitlin Houlahan is appearing on tonight's episode of Law & Order: SVU. In the new episode, Houlahan plays Anne Holmes, a witness to a brutal attack on a man in the street.…

Story of the Week: Will a Last-Minute Addition to the Broadway Season Upend the Tony Awards?

It Might As Well Be a Spring Lyrics Quiz by Talaura Harms

How many shows can you identify based on their lyrics about spring?

Rivertown’s ‘The Prom’ a comic romp for Ricky Graham & Co. by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) New Orleans audiences have long been enamored of local comedy genius Ricky Graham, but thanks to the regional premiere of The Pr…

Photos: Get a First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway

Get a first look at photos of The Who's Tommy on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Hershey Theatre Announces the 2024-2025 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

Hamilton National Touring Cast. Photo: Joan Marcus. The Hershey Theatre has announced the 2024-2025 Broadway Series lineup. 2024-2025 Season SHOW DATES Beetlejuice September 24-29, 2024 Ain�…

Monét X Change: Life Be Lifein’ review – Drag Race champ’s fabulous rise to fame by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonThe star’s stage presence is impressive as she charts the journey from her religious upbringing to her first sexual encounters and becoming an adored icon “Premium ti…

Dark & Delicious

By . Safe Havens Freedom Talks (SH|FT) is thrilled to present an interesting performance called Dark & Delicious, featuring participants from last year's Safe Havens Conference in Athens.

Take a Magic Carpet Ride Through Alan Menken’s Aladdin Score for its 10th Anniversary on Broadway by Darryn King

As a young child forced to endure the drudgery of piano practice, Alan Menken got bored playing other people’s music. Instead he would fake it, absorbing and then imitating the characteris…

Queen: Rock the Rooftops! at the Marriott Marquis

Get a 1st Listen to the Opening of The Gardens of Anuncia by Logan Culwell-Block

Eden Espinosa, Mary Testa, Andréa Burns, and Priscilla Lopez are heard on the Off-Broadway cast album, releasing March 22 via Ghostlight Records.

Laurence Fishburne Has Been Working on His Solo Show, Like They Do In the Movies, for 15 Years by Talaura Harms

The Tony-winning actor reunites with his Thurgood director Leonard Foglia for his new show at Perelman Performing Arts Center.

Water For Elephants Opening Night pre-SHO by bwaySHO

Audacy Reorganizes Podcast Division, Sunsets Cadence13 Brand by Caitlin Huston

Radio broadcast company Audacy is reorganizing its podcast division under the new branding of Audacy Podcasts.  As part of the move, the company will be sunsetting the brand names of Cadenc…

Video: Jeremy Jordan Reacts to 40-Foot THE GREAT GATSBY Billboard

Ahead of The Great Gatsby's first preview, a 40-foot billboard featuring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada has ascended over the theatre district. Jordan sat down on Live! With Kelly & Mar…

Review: Laurence Fishburne Leaves Us Wanting Morpheus in Like They Do in the Movies

Anne Reid, Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti Will Star in Benefit Reading of Lettice and Lovage by Andrew Gans

Loveday Ingram will direct the Peter Shaffer play at London's Ambassadors Theatre.

Jeremy Jordan Explains the Secret to Playing "The Great Gatsby" on Broadway by Livekellyandmark

Jeremy Jordan talks about how he got into character for "The Great Gatsby" on Broadway. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://livewithkellyandmark.com/ Facebook: https://www.…

Assembly Hall review – medieval reenactors joust in a whirl of fantasy and mundanity by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonBeautiful choreography and a clever script create a shifting, unknowable world in Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young’s new show I think we can confidently say this is …

Watch the Cast and Creative Team of The Outsiders Bring an Epic Rumble to the Broadway Stage by Darryn King

If you know one thing about the story of the The Outsiders, you know that, at some point, there’s a hell of a fight. In the S.E. Hinton novel and the film adaptation by Francis Ford Coppol…

Dead Outlaw, World-Premiere Musical from The Band’s Visit Team, Extends Run by Darryn King

Dead Outlaw, the world-premiere folk musical about a gunslinger-turned-side-show attraction, has extended its off-Broadway run by one week. The show, which began performances at Audible’s …

Four More Activities This Weekend for the Discerning Variety Lover by Trav S.D.

The word “more” appears in our title on account of the previous post, which promoted an April 13 burlesque tribute to Flo Ziegfeld. Here are four other related events happening prior to …

Review: Looking for Love With Burt Bacharach, and Finding a Prayer by Gia Kourlas

Mark Morris’s “The Look of Love” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is uneven, but you can’t fight its swing.

Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team for Smash on Broadway

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the Peace Center by Edwin Arnaudin

Ari Groover does right by the Queen of Rock 'n’ Roll in this lively musical.

Neil Simon’s I Ought To Be in Pictures

Jennifer Hudson Joins Broadway Producing Team for Smash by Logan Culwell-Block

The stage and screen star is already a Tony winner for 2022 Best Musical winner A Strange Loop.

Dead Outlaw, the New Musical From The Band's Visit Creators, Extends Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The new David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, and Itamar Moses musical follows a real-life outlaw whose dead body becomes a side-show attraction.

Albany Theater Review: CAP REP's 'Sweat' Pulitzer Prize Winner by Lynn Nottage thru March 31st captures blue collar life in three dimensions by Paul Lamar

The bar is run by "Stan" (Michael Pemberton-vivid and heart-breaking), a former Olstead’s employee who lends an ear. He’s in charge & dispenses wisdom. Nicely understated work by Pembert…

Rachel McAdams and the Broadway Cast of Mary Jane Bring a Familiar World to the Stage by Hayley Levitt

Amy Herzog’s Mary Jane begins its limited Broadway run at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 2. The play will mark film star Rachel McAdams’ Broadway debut as…

Olivia Donalson, SIX’s Anna of Cleves, Gives a Backstage Tour of Broadway’s Queendom by Hayley Levitt

The six wives of King Henry VIII are certainly no strangers to a museum. But the Museum of Broadway is dusting off their medieval image with a fabulous collection of costumes, props and uniq…

Tim Pettolina, House Manager at Hamilton's Broadway Home, Wanted to Be in the Room Where it Happened by Darryn King

Few people today know the Richard Rodgers Theatre—the Broadway theater currently home to Hamilton—as intimately as Tim Pettolina. As the theater’s house manager, he ensures that the bu…

Jennifer Hudson Joins Smash's Broadway Producing Team by Hayley Levitt

Jennifer Hudson—singer, actress, talk show host and claimer of the coveted EGOT status—has joined the producing team for the Broadway-bound musical Smash. Based on the Broadway-inspire…

Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Bound SMASH

Emmy,  Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical  adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.

Company plays the Buell Theatre May 22 - June 2 by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Tickets: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/company/ PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY. Winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, COMPANY “strikes lik…

The cast of Six perform Haus Of Holbein live at The Queen's Gallery by Official London Theatre

The 2024 West End cast of Six perform Haus Of Holbein live at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Think you know the six Wives of Henry VIII? Think again… The crowning glory of the W…

The Queens Gallery, Buckingham Palace - ‘Haus of Holbein’ by Six

The REAL-LIFE Haus of Holbein! 👑 The SIX West End Queens visited The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace to perform an exclusive new arrangement of ‘Haus of Holbein’ surrounded by…

Jennifer Hudson Joins ‘Smash’ Broadway Producing Team by Greg Evans

Jennifer Hudson, who guest starred on NBC’s Smash, is now joining the producing team of its upcoming stage musical adaptation. Hudson, a Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winner, announced her…

Video: See the Cast of Lempicka Take Their 1st Broadway Bows by Meg Masseron

The biomusical following the life of the artist and exiled aristocratcomes to Broadway from Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Works of John Leguizamo

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired all works by playwright and actor, John Leguizamo. Learn more aboutt he titles here!

Video: Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way

In this video, watch as Lempicka's Beth Leavel welcomes both casts to Chavkin Way as Rachel unveils the new sign!

SARAH BERNHARDT PREMIERES IN THE UNITED STATES (A DAY IN THEATRE) by Robert Shuman

On March 21, 1880, a pivotal event unfolded in the annals of American theatre: the renowned French actress Sarah Bernhardt graced the New York stage for the first time. This momentous occasi…

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Listen to Beverley Knight Sing 'Fabulous, Baby!' in New Single From West End Sister Act by Andrew Gans

Knight opens in the London return of the hit musical March 21 at London's Dominion.

Ayrton Lighting Fixtures and grandMA3 Control Love the Nightlife at LIV Las Vegas by Michael Eddy

With its expansion to the famed Strip, Fontainebleau Las Vegas has launched LIV Las Vegas, the city’s newest nightlife destination, which Lighting Designer Stephen Lieberman has illuminate…

Ziegfeld, A-Z (And a New Tribute Show) by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the great showman Flo Ziegfeld — seemed like the proper time to let you know about The Ziegfeld Girls Revue, playing at the The Green Room 42 (and livestreaming) o…

Photos: 48th St. Is Renamed [Rachel] 'Chavkin Way' by Molly Higgins

The Tony winner directs both Hadestown and Lempicka, which occupy theatres on either side of the block.

First Listen: Eden Espinosa Sings “Malagueña” from the Gardens of Anuncia Cast Album

Shaina Taub: Making Feminism Sing in ‘Suffs’ by American Theatre Editors

Her musical about the suffragists behind the 19th Amendment comes to Broadway with a few amendments of its own (and with Hillary Clinton as a producer).

We Can’t Build an Equitable Theatre While Ignoring COVID by Taylor Leigh Lamb

By Taylor Leigh Lamb. Taylor Leigh Lamb argues that building the equitable theatre industry requires robust COVID precautions with steps like masking, air filtration, and advocacy within ou…

Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne Will Star in Limited London Run of The Wizard of Oz by Andrew Gans

The current U.K. and Ireland tour of the classic work will play the West End's Gillian Lynne this summer.

PRG Shines Bright at the 36th Annual ‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ with Innovative LED Solutions by Michael Eddy

On February 22, the 36th Annual Premio Lo Nuestro, the crown jewel of Latin music awards, dazzled audiences at Miami's Kaseya Center with unforgettable performances by some of the biggest na…

WAKE, National Stadium, Dublin review - a rainbow river of dance, song, and so much else by David Nice

THISISPOPBABY serves up a joyous tapestry of Ireland contemporary and traditional In what feels like the beginning, or at least the Old Testament, there was Riverdance. Now, ready to flow th…

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Marketing, Development and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/21/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Round 2 Opens For The Ultimate Best Musical March Madness Bracket - Vote Now!

Round 2 of BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical March Madness Bracket is now open! Make sure to vote before Monday, March 25th, at 11:59 PM ET to have your say on which is the ultimate Tony…

Exclusive: Broadway Licensing Global acquires John Leguizamo’s catalog of plays by Michael Abourizk

Leguizamo’s Tony Award-nominated “Freak,” “Latin History for Morons” and more are now available for licensing.

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! Gets 2nd and Final Extension Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Conrad Ricamora co-stars as President Abraham Lincoln in the new dark comedy.

Jelani Remy, Keri René Fuller, Brandon Contreras, More Join 9th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa Concert by Molly Higgins

Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Announces 2024 NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellows by Molly Higgins

After weeks of mentoring from industry professionals, each young playwright's work will be presented in an invitation-only live performance March 25.

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Before The Drugs Kick In to Make Los Angeles Premiere by Molly Higgins

Mike Lemme's play is dedicated to young mothers whose mental health is often disregarded by society.

WP Theater to Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart at 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

Lempicka star Eden Espinosa will host the event.

WICKED Movie Features Live Vocals From Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo: 'F*ck Pre-Records'

In a new preview of the Wicked movie, director Jon M. Chu reveals that leading ladies Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opted to sing live while filming the movie. Since Erivo is doing her own…

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (Arden): A play in three acts by Kathryn Osenlund

A tale about cotton, Civil War, commodities, finance, and wealth told through the story of three brothers and the company they found. The post THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (Arden): A play in three act…

Water for Elephants to Get Cast Album From Ghostlight Records

Off-Broadway's Teeth Announces 2nd Extension by Molly Higgins

The world premiere musical from Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson officially opened March 19 at Playwrights Horizons.

Video: See Joshua Boone Perform 'Little Brother' From The Outsiders by Meg Masseron

The musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel is a plea for empathy towards society's outcast.

Ian McKellen’s Player Kings to tour England by Chris Wiegand

The play, adapted by Robert Icke from both parts of Henry IV, stars McKellen as John Falstaff for the first time in his career and will take in Bristol, Birmingham and Newcastle after its We…

Romeo and Juliet review – a fiery-footed, stunt-riding thriller by Chris Wiegand

Shakespeare’s Globe, LondonFreestyling cyclists serve around the cast in Lucy Cuthbertson’s shrewd production aimed at younger audiences When Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy was at …

Seattle’s theaters lean on an age-old funding model to bring new audiences by Gemma Wilson

In an era where consumers subscribe to everything, Seattle's theaters are coming up with new ways to lean on a funding model that once seemed out of date

Musica Sacra performs Spirit and Splendor: Schütz & Handel by Edward Kliszus

NEW YORK - Musica Sacra performs Spirit and Splendor: Schütz & Handel, in an evening of reflection, opulent listening, Baroque grandeur, and dramatic flair with a superb choir, orchestr…

'Faith Healer' review – Rachel O’Riordan’s scorching revival of Brian Friel's play is the best production in years by Matt Wolf

Justine Mitchell gives a performance for the ages in superb revival of Brian Friel's onetime Broadway flop, with Nick Holder and Declan Conlon in fine form, as well

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

Illinoise, Ben Platt, Stranger Things By: David Sheward March 21, 2024: As if this Broadway season couldn't get any more crowded or crazy, we have a last-minute entry in time for the Ton…

Love and Libations: A Review of “Two Hours in a Bar” at City Lit Theater by Tristan Bruns

The tradition of turning beer-soaked shenanigans into fine art continues in City Lit’s “Two Hours in a Bar,” running through April 21. Two one-act plays directed by Terry McCabe tell t…

Aaron Tveit sings "Ten Minutes Ago" at The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Rodgers & Hammerstein

See you at the cinema! 🍿 My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert premieres on the big screen in the UK & Ireland on 14 and 18 February. Featuring a star-stu…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 21, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Teeth,’ Cynthia Nixon’s ‘Seven Year Disappear’ to Live Stream, Papermill’s Annual Season Guessing Game “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, pod…

Loyalty Report: March 21, 2024 by Audience Rewards

On the Couch with Thalia Joan

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FAITH HEALER Lyric, Hammersmith by Libby Purves and Friends

HOPE, HEART, HARDSHIP    Brian Friel’s 1979 remarkable play stands on its own, offering a kind of depressive beauty: beneath the story of one ramshackle troubled couple it is a meditatio…

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Wiltons, E1 by Libby Purves and Friends

RO$$INI BONANZA!  Guest reviewer Dean Thompson finds much in a small space… Opera lovers or new to opera will love this!  So, get on your horse and gallop over to see Charles Court Opera…

Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin

Last night, the city of New York renamed 48th Street “Chavkin Way” to celebrate Tony Award-winning director, Rachel Chavkin, helming two Broadway productions right across from one an…

Exclusive Video: Mary Testa Performs 'Miss the Man' From THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA

We have your exclusive first listen to 'Miss the Man', performed by Mary Testa, from The Gardens of Anuncia. Check out the video here!

Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!

Why ‘Uncle Vanya’ Is the Play for Our Anxious Era by Jon Robin Baitz

Despite debuting 125 years ago, Anton Chekhov’s drama of claustrophobia, resentment and despair feels perfectly suited to present day America.

See that girl, watch that scene, as 'Mamma Mia!' tour takes over Benedum Center by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The latest “Mamma Mia!” national tour will set up shop at Downtown’s Benedum Center from March 26-31.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Kathie Lee Gifford Doesn't Think She Would've 'Lasted 1 Day' Hosting Talk Show in 'Today's World'

PLAYBILL · 2:34. Why Regis Philbin's Former Co-Host Kathie Lee Gifford Won't Be Reading Kelly Ripa's Book - 1breaking. 1BN-General · 4:47. Kathie Lee ...

Lauren Edwards: Brace Yourself

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Stage to Screen: Támara Torres on “Orange Is The New Black,” Netflix Shaping Streaming by Alexander Fatouros

American actress of beauty and talent, Támara Torres is a legend of Orange is the New Black, the Netflix comedy-drama television series created by Jenji Kohan. Her portrayal of Emily “Wee…

“Shuffle Off to Buffalo” with 42nd Street at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre by Bill Hirschman

By Britin Haller Behind every successful theatrical production are the people who help the stars shine, and given how crowded with controlled chaos the 42nd Street stage is, the backstage du…

National Theatre Live Screens The Motive and the Cue Beginning March 21 by Andrew Gans

Jack Thorne's play features Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud, Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton, and Tuppence Middleton as Elizabeth Taylor.

Broadway's Water for Elephants Opens March 21 by Margaret Hall

The high-flying musical adaptation plays Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

West End Return of Sister Act, Starring Beverley Knight, Opens March 21 by Andrew Gans

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

IMPRESSIONS: "Unstill Life" at Arts On Site by The Dance Enthusiast

"But the statement that most closely describes Unstill Life—or any life for that matter —was “A step is taken toward something and away from something else.” Wendy Perron, New York