Stereophonic 1st preview curtain call by bwaySHO

Head inside the first curtain call for Stereophonic on Broadway! Filmed by @bwaySHO

Letters to a Young Playwright by Adam Szymkowicz

Hi Friends, I wrote a book about playwriting that will be coming out in late August from Applause/Rowman.  Here is their description-- preorder here Letters to a Young Playwright Practi…

An Enemy of the People *****, Fish **** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward April 2, 2024: In Sam Gold’s electrifying revival of Henrik Ibsen’s classic social drama An Enemy of the People, Jeremy Strong of Succession fame as the idealistic Dr…

Find Out What The Great Gatsby Has in Store for Broadway by Playbill

Meet the cast and creatives of The Great Gatsby on Broadway!

Jonathan Larson’s Rent by Deaf Broadway. More than one singular sensation by New York Theater

Once again, the voices of the original Broadway cast of “Rent” rang out from a New York stage — this time at Lincoln Center. But as Idina Menzel sang “Over the Moon,” Sandra Mae Fr…

JAWS inspired play 'The Shark is Broken' returning to stage in 2025

Original story published in playbill.com. If you would like to write for The Daily Jaws, please visit our 'work with us' page. For all the latest ...

John-Andrew Morrison returns to 'A Strange Loop' at A.C.T. - Bay Area Reporter

And that was 'Periodically'." Playbill. 200K subscribers. Subscribe. Subscribed. John-Andrew Morrison Sings 'Periodically' From A Strange Loop.

David Rockwell in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" - YouTube

David Rockwell in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre". 32 views · 22 minutes ago ...more. Playbill. 200K. Subscribe.

Edinburgh Keep It Fringe Fund Extended Additional 2 Years by Margaret Hall

The program increases accessibility and inclusivity at the festival by giving artists and companies a significant grant to offset the costs of bringing a show to the Fringe.

Happy 1st performance, Stereophonic! by bwaySHO

HADESTOWN Launches Singing Sweepstakes for 5th Anniversary Celebration!

Celebrate HADESTOWN's 5th anniversary with a special fan celebration and sweepstakes. Join the festivities and honor the journey of this award-winning Broadway show.

Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Responds To Mid-Show Cancellation of High School Production

Dramatists Legal Defense Fund has released a statement regarding the mid-show cancellation of a play at Montclair High School.

David Rockwell in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

Tony-winning designer of She Loves Me and Kinky Boots, Hairspray and more, David Rockwell, shares the secrets behind some of his most memorable sets.

Pulitzer Prize finalist Eric Cervini joins ‘Lempicka’ as co-producer by Michael Abourizk

The new musical is currently in previews at the Longacre Theatre.

Tony spotlight: Jeremy Strong (‘An Enemy of the People’) bears his soul in an understated but powerful performance by David Buchanan

This article contains spoilers about the 2024 Broadway production of “An Enemy of the People.” There will likely be few scenes this Broadway season more harrowing than the climax of Sam …

Broadway’s ‘Mary Jane’ introduces ‘Beyond the Stage’ programming by Michael Abourizk

The Amy Herzog play begins previews on April 2.

Photos: First Look at Jinkx Monsoon in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

It's monsoon season at the Westside Theatre! Tonight, Jinkx Monsoon makes her return to the New York City stage, this time taking on the role of Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Check out f…

Broadway’s ‘Suffs’ partners with When We All Vote by Michael Abourizk

The collaboration will aim to increase theatergoers’ awareness of voting rights and ensure voter registration.

Capacity numbers reach a season-high, as Broadway’s attendance and gross soar by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending March 31, the 32 currently running productions grossed $37,095,505.

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

April recalls the Hyers sisters, a prolific lyricist, a federal musical revue, a busy book writer, an August Wilson premiere, and an Anna Deavere Smith classic.

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk to Lead Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary by Darryn King

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk will star in the international premiere of Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary. Based on the book by Iris Rainer Dart that inspired the movie starring Bette…

‘Ghost Of John McCain’ Musical Comedy Sets Off Broadway Election Season Run by Greg Evans

Ghost of John McCain, the musical comedy set inside the brain of Donald Trump that got under the skin of Meghan McCain, will make its world premiere Off Broadway this fall, producers announc…

Stereophonic Begins Broadway Performances April 2; Find Out How to Get $30 Tickets by Margaret Hall

Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.

Water For Elephants *** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg April 4, 2024: Known for their crafty storytelling, and several albums, Pigpen Theatre Co.’s new musical, Water for Elephants, is an adaptation of Sarah Gruen’s titul…

Concert News: The Choral Arts Society of Washington Welcomes New Artistic Director, Marie Bucoy-Calavan by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A gifted and visionary musician Bucoy-Calavan takes the podium as Choral Arts enters its 60th season. Washington, D.C. — After an extensive international search, The Choral Arts Society o…

Video: Sting Show MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Is Dancing to New York City Center

Kate Prince's Message in a Bottle and it's coming to New York City Center. Initially inspired by Sting’s “Desert Rose” and including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Fi…

Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Is Audrey and Corbin Bleu Is Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The hit revival of the Alan Menken-Howard Ashman musical also welcomes James Carpinello to the Westside April 2.

Love, Lust, and Loneliness in BATHHOUSE.PPTX — Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of Bathhouse.pptx by Jesús I. Valles and directed by Chay Yew

Broadway Box Office Soars As Newcomers ‘The Who’s Tommy’, ‘Suffs’, ‘The Outsiders’, ‘The Wiz’ & Others Draw Crowds by Greg Evans

Broadway box office soared last week, as five productions joined the roster, one returned and no fewer than 30 of the 32 shows saw attendance at 90% of capacity or more. Twenty productions w…

Photos: Grant Gustin Throws First Pitch at Mets vs. Tigers Game

See photos of the cast of Water for Elephants at the Mets game.

Broadway Grosses Analysis: 6 New Shows Send Box Office Soaring by Logan Culwell-Block

Last week saw the highest cumulative take on Broadway since New Year's.

STEREOPHONIC to Launch In-Person & Digital Rush, and Digital Lottery

Ahead of tonight’s first Broadway performance of Stereophonic, the production is launching in-person rush, digital rush, and digital lottery policies.

Theatre News: Round House Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

47th Season Includes an Acclaimed Nigerian-American drama, a World Premiere Holiday Musical, Two Pulitzer Prize finalists, Fourth Annual New Play Festival with One World Premiere, and More …

Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy by Melissa Strong

Blurb (a two- or three-sentence summary): Roger Lee Dance Company presents Galaxy, a timely new family-friendly performance inspired by the Milky Way. Melissa Strong reviews.

Video: THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Starts Previews on Broadway

The Heart of Rock & Roll is beating on Broadway! Watch highlights from the first preview, with a special appearance by Huey Lewis himself!

The Theatre-Lover's Guide to What's Streaming in April by Talaura Harms

Tune in for Alex Edelman's Just For Us on HBO, Ariana DeBose in Wish, and a slew of mysteries.

Laura Benanti's Solo Show Nobody Cares to Return Off-Broadway by Meg Masseron

The Tony winner's solo comedy played three nights only at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre earlier this year, now returning to the venue for three weeks.

Broadway-aimed ‘Beaches’ musical sets cast for Canadian premiere by Michael Abourizk

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk will star in the new musical based on the Iris Rainer Dart novel.

OFF-oFF THE (4th) WALL:  NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED, 3/25-4/2, 2024  by Robert Shuman

Discovering the vibrant landscape of Off-Off Broadway reveals a tapestry of diverse narratives and artistic innovations that defy conventional norms. Here’s a glimpse into the upcoming per…

UNCLE VANYA - Steve Carell and Alison Pill Introduce Themselves by Lincoln Center Theater

Times together will be had! Steve Carell and Alison Pill perform alongside a star-studded cast in UNCLE VANYA at LCT! Get tickets and more info at LCT.org #vanyabway #unclevanya #lincolnce…

What is UNCLE VANYA about? by Lincoln Center Theater

Love, loss, long walks and in-laws - the cast of UNCLE VANYA breaks down what the show is about. The cast includes Steve Carell, Jonathan Hadary, William Jackson Harper, Jayne Houdyshell, …

Hell’s Kitchen Scribe Kristoffer Diaz on Finding Emotional Truth in Fiction: 'This Is Not the Alicia Keys Story' by Hayley Levitt

In most Broadway biomusicals, you'll find some version of this familiar moment: After a long struggle, the title artist steps on stage to deliver a career-defining performance. Take Carole K…

The Florence Welch-Scored Gatsby Musical Has Its Music and Design Teams by Darryn King

The world-premiere musical Gatsby, an adaptation of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald with music by international rock star Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, has its design and music …

Stalker by Joel Benjamin

Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung, two coolly elegant Swedes—who wrote the show with Edward Af Sillén (also the show’s director)—perform one mind-boggling feat after another, fed by infor…

Theatre Review: ‘The Squirrels’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) by Katie Barnett

“The Squirrels” at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is a profound experience for this area’s theatre scene. Under the direction of Julie Herber, this bushy-tailed production presents su…

Isabelle McCalla (‘Water for Elephants’) on finding ‘moments of connection’ between musical theater and circus [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

Isabelle McCalla is an expertly trained dancer, but had no experience in any type of acrobatic arts before taking on her latest role. “I was in gymnastics class for a month when I was seve…

The Mystery of Edwin Drood in Rehearsal by Goodspeed Musicals

Take a sneak peek inside rehearsal as the cast prepares the opening number, "There You Are," for an audience! The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Goodspeed, East Haddam April 5 - June 2, 2024 T…

Shaina Taub Discusses Suffs on Broadway; Plus See Producers Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai Meet the Company by Meg Masseron

The new musical explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures with a book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub.

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/31/24 - THE LION KING, WICKED & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3/31/2024.

Migguel Anggelo And Jaime Lozano To Return To Joe's Pub

Renowned Venezuelan artist Migguel Anggelo and his long-time collaborator Jaime Lozano are set to make a triumphant return to Joe's Pub. See when you can see the show and learn how to purcha…

The Ultimate Triple Threat: What is a Swing? by Emma Houlahan

Swings are the backbone of theatre performers and the ultimate triple threat. But exactly what do they do and what does it take to be a brilliant swing? Let's find out!

Hedda Gabler (Teaser) | Stratford Festival 2024 by Stratford Festival

"I wanted to know everything I was forbidden to know." HEDDA GABLER April 25 - September 28 | Tom Patterson Theatre Opening Night Performance: May 30 The honeymoon is barely over and the m…

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk to Star in Beaches the Musical

Christopher Chen and Sonya Kelly Among 8 Winners of 2024 Windham-Campbell Prizes by Andrew Gans

Recipients of the international literary prize each receive $175,000.

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Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett Will Star in Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary by Andrew Gans

Lonny Price and Matt Cowart will co-direct.

Broadway's Mary Jane Will Offer Free Childcare for 2 Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel McAdams stars in the Amy Herzog play beginning April 2 at the Friedman Theatre via Manhattan Theatre Club.

Take Our Spring 2024 Survey For A Chance To Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card

Take BroadwayWorld's Spring 2024 Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card. BroadwayWorld's research surveys are used by industry members to make decisions about productions, marketing, an…

Get a First Look & Listen at JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX; Trailer Coming Next Week

The Joker sequel, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix has released first look photos and audio of the new film!

Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti Is Back with Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares by Darryn King

Laura Benanti is bringing her musical comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, back to the Minetta Lane Theatre. The show, which premiered with three sold-out performances at the venue in F…

Caroline Aaron, Ashlyn Maddox, Richard Kind, And Jennifer Laura Thompson Join Cast Of The Kennedy Centers Broadway Center Stage Production Of Bye Bye

Full casting for the highly anticipated Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie has been announced.

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares Returns for an Encore Engagement

Blog: My Time at Atlantic Acting School

On the eve of my first night of evening conservatory classes, if you had asked me to articulate what my expectations were for the year ahead I’m not sure I could’ve given you a coherent …

The Brandywine Museum of Art presents Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled by Gail Obenreder

A bold, chilling, and magnetic new Brandywine Museum of Art exhibition disentangles Jamie Wyeth from the legacies of his father and grandfather. Gail Obenreder reviews.

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Begins Broadway Previews Tonight

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Mary Jane begins previews tonight! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pasadena Playhouse Announces Initial Casting for Jelly’s Last Jam

The Wizard of Oz, Wicked and The Wiz: 3 Takes On an American Classic by Logan Culwell-Block

With The Wiz back on Broadway and Wicked headed for the big screen, you can use this helpful guide to keep the musical adaptations of L. Frank Baum's story straight.

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Play Encore Engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible will present an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk Will Lead BEACHES Musical at Theatre Calgary

Kelli Barrett (FX TV's Fosse/Verdon, Broadway’s Dr. Zhivago) and Jessica Vosk (Wicked) will lead the International Premiere of Beaches the Musical at Theatre Calgary this spring.

World Premiere of Unfinished Thornton Wilder Play, The Emporium, Announced

DOUBT: A PARABLE Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable. You have three weeks left to s…

Alley Theatre to Present World Premiere of Unfinished Thornton Wilder Play, The Emporium

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Check Out the Playbill Cover for 5th Anniversary of Broadway's Hadestown by Andrew Gans

Throughout the month of April, audiences at the Walter Kerr will receive a commemorative, limited edition Playbill, also available in the Playbill Store.

World Premiere of Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Finds Creative Team by Logan Culwell-Block

This musical version of The Great Gatsby begins performances at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 23.

Bernadette Peters Recalls the Moment She Fell in Love With Stephen Sondheim’s Work: ‘He’s Our Shakespeare’ by Gordon Cox

The Tony-winning Broadway icon Bernadette Peters has long been considered one of the foremost performers of composer Stephen Sondheim’s work. But as Peters revealed in the latest episode o…

Musicians Vote to Ratify New Contract With Studios, Including Streaming Residuals by Caitlin Huston

Members of the American Federation of Musicians voted to ratify the union’s agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The agreement, which covers basic theatr…

Photos: Meet the Creators of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

Message in a Bottle is coming to New York City Center! The company just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the special day here!

Photos: Jean Smart and Chely Wright Visit KIMBERLY AKIMBO

The Booth Theatre recently welcomed some very special guests! Jean Smart and Chely Wright stopped by Tony-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo and posed with the cast afterwards. Check out photo…

Enough of the satire, dial down the rom-coms - Philomena Cunk is right: we need more stupid comedy by Viv Groskop

These are serious times, and they demand silly entertainment. Please, British TV – send in the clowns Do we need more stupidity in our lives? With the state of the world as it is, the obvi…

Review: In Fish, Kia Corthron Pulls Back the Curtain on the New York City Public School System

Jill A. Anderson Named Managing Director of Children’s Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

Syracuse Stage's managing director, who began her theatre career in the Midwest, will take her place this summer next to CTC's new artistic director, Rick Dildine.

Creatives Revealed For GATSBY, With Music by Florence Welch and Directed by Rachel Chavkin

The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 

Listen: Bernadette Peters Would Rather Play Sweeney Todd Than Mrs. Lovett

Listen to Bernadette Peters as she shares which Sondheim role she would like to play!

Disney’s Frozen Welcomes Nicholas Edwards and More to the North American Tour by Darryn King

Nicholas Edwards has joined the North American tour of Frozen as Kristoff, along with a new Young Elsa and a returning Young Anna. The tour, which launched in Los Angeles in 2019, is current…

IBSEN: ‘WHEN WE DEAD AWAKEN’ (LISTEN ON BBC RADIO, DRAMA ON 3–LINK BELOW) by Robert Shuman

DRAMA ON 3 Listen BY HENRIK IBSEN, ADAPTED FOR RADIO BY IAN MCDIARMID FROM THE TRANSLATION BY MICHAEL MEYER. IN IBSEN’S FINAL PLAY, ARNOLD RUBEK, A CELEBRATED SCULPTOR, RETURNS TO NORWAY W…

On Teaching Difficult Material by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, Megan Gogerty, Darren Canady

By Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, Megan Gogerty, Darren Canady. Whether in rehearsal or in the classroom, theatre educators are often confronted with uncomfortable conversations.

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Returns April 20th

The Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert will return to Times Square on April 20th.

Michael Imperioli Is Making His Broadway Debut, But He Actually Used to Run a Theatre by Talaura Harms

The White Lotus and Sopranos Emmy winner stars alongside Jeremy Strong in An Enemy of the People at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Hartford Improv Festival brings back the laughs for the first time in five years by Christopher Arnott

The Hartford Improv Festival returns after a five-year hiatus with 19 shows involving nearly 50 comedy troupes, a dozen workshops and a handful of parties.

Broadway Across Canada Announces the 2024-2025 Season in Ottawa by Matthew Herzog

Mukelisiwe Goba as Rafiki in Disney’s THE LION KING. Photo by Matthew Murphy Broadway Across Canada has announced their 2024-2025 Broadway season lineup at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre…

Priscilla The Party! | 2024 Press Night 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…

Valmar Plays Hard with Robe at Budapest Arena by Michael Eddy

Máté Lukacsovics and Ale Geszler from Budapest, Hungary-based lighting design studio Highlight Studios created an eye-popping design for a high-profile one-off concert by Hungarian artist …

Micheal Imperioli Is Making His Broadway Debut, But He Actually Used to Run a Theatre by Talaura Harms

The White Lotus and Sopranos Emmy winner stars alongside Jeremy Strong in An Enemy of the People at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Fringe Favorite Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story Will Make Edinburgh Fringe Return by Margaret Hall

The show combines drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry, and queer joy.

From Black Box to Broadway by Andy Horwitz

Daniel Fish's "Oklahoma!" in Los Angeles, Taylor Mac, Kiki and Herb and other tales of "Black Box to Broadway". Essay #3 in a series about the unique power of live performance in small venue…

Richard Kind, More Join Kennedy Center's Upcoming Bye Bye Birdie by Logan Culwell-Block

Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and Ephraim Sykes are leading the Washington, D.C. production.

GLP North America Announces Significant New Staff Appointments by Michael Eddy

With the announcement of a number of significant new appointments, GLP North America is providing a major boost to its customer service resources from its base in Greater Los Angeles, CA.

Talkin' Broadway Sound Advice: "The Gardens of Anuncia," "Whisper Darkly," and "Figaro" - 4/2/24 by Rob Lester

Reviews of three new cast recordings.

SUFFS Partners With Voter Registration Initiative 'When We All Vote'

Suffs has announced a partnership with When We All Vote to ensure audience members are registered and ready to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election. 

Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS

Previews are now underway for The Wiz on Broadway, which began on March 29. Amber Ruffin, who provided additional material for the book of the anticipated revival, chatted with her old frie…

Photos: The Cast of PATRIOTS Takes Their First Broadway Bow

Previews are now underway for Patriots, which began performances on April 1 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The cast took their first bows, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment.…

Richard Kind, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Join Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!

Richard Kind, Caroline Aaron Join Kennedy Center Bye Bye Birdie Cast

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Nicholas Edwards Joins Tour of Disney's Frozen by Andrew Gans

The touring production also welcomes the return of Avelyn Lena Choi and Norah Nunes.

Amber Ruffin Is Performing in The Wiz—From the Audience by Logan Culwell-Block

The comic, who penned the revised book for the 1975 musical's current Broadway revival, dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers April 1.

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung's Stalker Off-Broadway? by Margaret Hall

Swedish street magicians and illusionists Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung bring their skills to New World Stages.

Meryl Streep Made Sure Babs Knew About Jonathan Groff's Barbra Streisand-Themed Dressing Room Bar by Logan Culwell-Block

The coup made the Merrily We Roll Along star "die a thousand gay deaths," he shares on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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A Soul Filled Journey, the Music of Ola Gjeilo

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Opening Night, Gielgud Theatre review - brave, yes, but also misguided and bizarre by Matt Wolf

Sheridan Smith gives it her all against near-impossible odds Is there a more purely likeable actress than Sheridan Smith, the performer who was still a teenager when she stole the show at t…

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The Rodgers & Hammerstein Megamedley - The Skivvies by Lauren Molina

For Classic Stage Company's second annual Classics Gone Mad Gala, which was Rodgers and Hammerstein themed, The Skivvies created and performed a mega R&H medley. Brandon James Guinn also on …

On the Original ZOLA by Trav S.D.

The title of this post is to clarify that it’s not about Janicza Bravo’s terrific 2020 road movie with Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, and Colman Domingo, which is highly…

An Unconditional Love Story: Melbourne Theatre Company’s The Almighty Sometimes by Aussie Theatre

Kendall Feaver’s illuminating portrait of a mother-daughter relationship, The Almighty Sometimes, will be staged at Southbank Theatre beginning previews on

‘Knock-knock jokes aren’t so good when you’re homeless’: the amazing rise of comedian Kev Mud by Isaac Muk

After years of hard gigging, the comedian of the year finalist and pun champion is finally breaking through, thanks to his intoxicating mix of surreal standup and social justice In comedian …

Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust: A Review of “Peter Pan” at Broadway in Chicago by Tristan Bruns

The fantastic special effects, fabulous acting and dancing and capable renditions of popular songs in “Peter Pan” will make you believe that dreams do come true, if only we wish hard eno…

Cher To Take West End by Storm with Revolutionary Solo ‘West Side Story’ Performance by Belaid S

In a groundbreaking move that’s sending shockwaves through the theatre world, the legendary Cher is set to illuminate the West

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘Uncle Vanya’ Pushes Back First Preview, Roundabout Announces ‘Home’ Cast, ‘Black Swan’ Musical Casting Notice “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

Letter: Edward Bond obituary by Jane Woddis

In the mid-1990s, the Big Brum Theatre in Education Company asked Edward Bond to write a play for young people. We went on to commission 10 plays from him, performing them in schools, univer…

The best theatre to stream this month: Jekyll & Hyde, Daniel Kitson’s Tree and more by Chris Wiegand

Forbes Masson stars in Gary McNair’s version of the gothic novella, Tim Key joins Kitson in an Old Vic two-hander and Jason Manford celebrates all musicals great and small Robert Louis Ste…

Trevor Griffiths: Mancunian Marxist whose political plays deserve revival by Michael Billington

Griffiths, who has died aged 88, explored the conflict between reform and revolution in plays and scripts from the film Reds to dramas such as Occupations, The Party and Comedians Of all the…

Yannick review – Quentin Dupieux goes for laughs in absurdist theatre hijack comedy by Peter Bradshaw

Dupieux’s melancholic comedy sees a disillusioned audience member pull a gun before demanding a word processor to write the actors a better play Quentin Dupieux is one of the vanishingly s…

Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!

Jonathan Groff stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about Merrily We Roll Along, how Barbra Streisand knows he exists, and more.

MJ The Musical | 2024 West End Opening Night by Official London Theatre

Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the West End stage direct from Broadway in the multiple Tony Award®-winning new musical MJ. Book now: https://officiallondonth…

Video: Hillary Clinton Talks SUFFS and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Hillary Rodham Clinton stopped by The Tonight Show last night to discuss the upcoming election, as well as the new musical Suffs, on which she serves as a producer. Watch the full clip here!

‘SNL’ alum Pete Davidson returning to CT with ‘Prehab Tour’ by Christopher Arnott

Comedian and actor Pete Davidson will play College Street Music Hall on June 23, his fourth visit to Connecticut in just over a year.

TOMMY, WE CAN HEAR YOU! By Peter Filichia

Those of us who attended THE WHO’S TOMMY on March 27 learned that it was a special evening. Before the show, director Des McAnuff stood near the orchestra pit and told us that this was “…

New Cast Members Join the North American Tour of FROZEN

New cast members have joined the North American tour of Frozen. Learn more about the new cast members here!

Humanities Fest, Andrea Bocelli, Punkapalooza, Quantum play and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Herself – Family Friction and the Combustible Power of Secrets by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Walter Murphy . . . . The O’Leary Pub has stood facing the Galway harbor for decades. It and the family that owns it need intervention. The ancient pub’s pipes—damage…

The Silent Service of Women: Cayenne Douglass’s “Maiden Voyage” at The Flea by Rhiannon Ling

“What kind of service do submarines provide?” asks the machine’s captain, Ricky Martin. “Silent service” is the proper answer. It is nearly the dénouement of Cayenne Douglass’s …

“Sign My Name to Freedom”: Betty’s Songs Highlight a Legendary Life—at SFBATCO by Mary Lou Herlihy

Michael Gene Sullivan Thrills with Betty Reid Soskin at 102 by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz You will find much to enjoy in the richly conceived, cleverly staged, deftly written…

Anna Jacobson: How to Knit a Human – A memoir

The post Anna Jacobson: How to Knit a Human – A memoir appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Rachel McAdams Begins Her Debut Broadway Run in Amy Herzog's Mary Jane by Darryn King

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams in her Broadway debut, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 2, with an official opening set for April 23. The play is written by …

Stereophonic Begins Singing in the Key of Broadway Tonight by Hayley Levitt

David Adjmi's Stereophonic, a play with muisc by Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Will Butler (formerly of the indie rock band Arcade Fire), begins its Broadway run at the Golden Theatre o…

On the Couch with the Tuck Shop Ladies

The post On the Couch with the Tuck Shop Ladies appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Could I Have This Dance? by Steven Morris

The post Could I Have This Dance? appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Amy Herzog's Mary Jane, Starring Rachel McAdams, Begins Previews April 2 by Logan Culwell-Block

Anne Kauffman is directing the play, about a single mom raising an ill child, for Manhattan Theatre Club.

Kia Corthron's Fish Opens Off-Broadway April 2 by Margaret Hall

Directed by Adrienne D. Williams, the play is centered on the individuals who make up America’s education system.

Patricia Clarkson-Led Long Day's Journey into Night Opens in London's West End April 2 by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Herrin is directing the new production of the Eugene O'Neill play, also starring Brian Cox.

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Take Over Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway Beginning April 2 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner is Audrey opposite Bleu's Seymour.

How Important Is Creativity? Let The Census Director Count The Ways by Joe Patti

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) posted a slightly longer than usual podcast episode a few weeks back with a conversation between NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson and US Census Burea…

How to Be More Comfortable Making Strong Choices on Stage Even Though Your Parents Made You Choose in Court by Broadway Beat

by Kevin Burke. @ke7inburke. Acting is an art form unlike any other. Although you’re given a script to follow, you’re expected to make...