Theater World Award Winners by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward March 15, 2024: Theater award season is in full swing. The Lortels, Outer Critics Circle and New York Drama Critics Circle Award winners have been announced. Joining the…

NAVA defends Vincent Namatjira’s artistic freedom amid demands for removal from NGA

The post NAVA defends Vincent Namatjira’s artistic freedom amid demands for removal from NGA appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Broadway Update: “Death Becomes Her”. by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward March 15, 2024: Death Becomes Her, the musical version of the 1992 film comedy starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as deadly frenemies, will be coming to Broadway afte…

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George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr. to Make Their B’way Debuts; Plus More News. By: David Sheward March 15, 2024: Film and TV stars including George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah S…

ALADDIN on Broadway Concert Celebration - Live from EPCOT by Disney On Broadway

In celebration of 10 wondrous years on Broadway, watch ALADDIN’s current Genie Michael James Scott, Bradley Gibson (The Lion King, Hercules), Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Shoba Narayan (Aladd…

Save the date! 📆 The ALADDIN on Broadway Concert Celebration premieres on Sun. 5/19 at 11AM EST. by Disney On Broadway

Watch the concert exclusively on @disneymusicals YouTube channel.

Review: In ‘Invasive Species,’ the Acting Bug Bites, Dramatically by Laura Collins-Hughes

Maia Novi stars in her play about a Hollywood-struck actress from Argentina who stops at Yale’s drama school and an inpatient psych ward on her way.

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/15/24 by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 5/15/24. Barrington Stage hosts the Berkshire Comedy Festival, Great Barrington Public Theater’s upcoming season, Betsy Rose comes to town, and arts ne…

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Clock unmasked: What Grammy-winning diva was revealed on ‘The Masked Singer’? [WATCH] by Denton Davidson

The Season 11 semi-finals took place on “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, May 15. After singing their hearts out for panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora…

‘Death Becomes Her’ Sets Broadway Musical Debut This Fall by Belaid S

Universal Theatrical Group announced Wednesday that the musical adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her’ is headed to Broadway. Previews are scheduled

New ‘Wicked’ Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes Photos Released by Belaid S

The trailer for the highly-anticipated ‘Wicked’ movie, set to hit theatres on Thanksgiving Day, was released on Wednesday, along with

Quinta Brunson, Chris Rock, Harvey Guillén, Tyler James Williams & Sabrina Brier in NYC by bwaySHO

Quinta Brunson, Chris Rock, Harvey Guillén, Tyler James Williams & Sabrina Brier in NYC at Vineyard Theatre’s Invasive Species. 🎥: @bwaySHO #QuintaBrunson #ChrisRock #abbottelement…

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Withnail and I, Birmingham Rep revenue – Bruce Robinson’s 1987 film makes for a theatrical hit by Guy Oddy

Withnail and Marwood fix up the Jag and head for Birmingham Let’s put our cards firmly on the table here. I am a big fan of Bruce Robinson’s cinematic masterpiece about two out-of-work a…

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Industry Group for Los Angeles Theater Lovers Launches From RuCo Film and Television Exec Jay Marcus by Marc Malkin

Jay Marcus has been working in film and television for more than a decade, but he also has no problem boasting that he is a “theater nerd.” “I could talk about theater more than anythi…

Judi Dench Criticizes Trigger Warnings: “If You’re That Sensitive, Don’t Go to the Theater” by Carly Thomas

It’s safe to say Judi Dench isn’t much of an advocate for trigger warnings in the theater. During an interview with Radio Times magazine, the Oscar winner recently joined the debate surr…

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Australian premiere of TITANIQUE announced by Sean McLoughlin

NEAR, FAR, WHEREVER YOU ARE: SPLASH HIT MUSICAL TITANIQUE SETS SAIL INTO SYDNEY WHEN THE MUSIC OF CÉLINE DION MAKES

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THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Oxford Playhouse by Libby Purves and Friends

YOUNG GENTLEMEN (AND LADIES) TO CELEBRATE      This is very good fun indeed. Who does not want an onstage dog called Crab, benignly upstaging a rarely seen Shakespeare clown? And  a…

Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tipps Stops By ILLINOISE On Broadway

On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.

Hear from the Stars of the Dance Musical Illinoise at Its Gala Celebration by Darryn King

After wowing audiences in Annandale-on-Hudson, Chicago and the Upper East Side, the Sufjan Stevens dance musical Illinoise has finally arrived on Broadway—and it has the Tony nominations (…

Fawlty Towers review – comedy history repeats itself as stage farce by Brian Logan

Apollo theatre, London John Cleese’s transposition of his TV sitcom to the theatre has pitch perfect performances, but it never quite becomes a play What should we hope for when TV hits of…

Photos: First Look at Dee Roscioli in TITANIQUE; The Musical Sets Australian Premiere

Get a first look at Dee Roscioli as Celine Dion in Titanique! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

15 Swankified Easter Eggs in Wicked's Official Trailer by Margaret Hall

The upcoming two-part film version of the long-running Broadway favorite musical stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Watch: See Suffs Take Over The Today Show With 2 New Performances by Logan Culwell-Block

The morning program hosted two live performances from the new musical as a part of their Broadway Week series, which highlights a different Broadway show every day.

Victoria Lang to Depart Broadway & Beyond Theatricals by Andrew Gans

The current co-president of content will retain an ownership interest in the company.

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This new, archival Playbill book is a collection of every 2023-24 season Opening Night Playbill cover and Title Page, which makes it a fantastic ...

Small Acts of Daring Invention by Scotty Bennett

If the play's goal is to pay homage to Wright, it misses the mark for most audiences. If one is unfamiliar with Wright, most of the symbols revealed in the play will not be understood in ter…

Video: The Cast of WICKED on Broadway Reacts to New Movie Musical Trailer

Earlier today, the movie musical adaptation of Wicked released a new trailer for the film Watch as the Broadway cast of Wicked reacts to the new teaser!

A Spring in Broadway’s Step: After a Grim Fall, the New York Theater Industry Finds Reasons to be Upbeat by Gordon Cox

Are we back yet? That’s the question Broadway has been asking for the past three years, as the theater industry emerged from lockdown into a harsh new reality of rising costs and slow-to-r…

Highlights from Goodspeed's A Complicated Woman by Goodspeed Musicals

See highlights from the new musical A Complicated Woman A Complicated Woman: A New Musical The Terris Theatre, Chester May 10 - June 2, 2024 Tickets & Info: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows…

Video: Betty Buckley Is Getting Ready to Return to Joe's Pub

In this video, watch as Betty Buckley chats more about what audiences can expect from the upcoming show at Joe's Pub, her recent appearance in the horror film Imaginary, her new animated sho…

Video: Watch Jonathan Groff Sing 'Growing Up' in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Merrily We Roll Along is one of the most celebrated shows of the season, and its star Jonathan Groff is one of the reasons. Watch as he sings 'Growing Up' in this new music video!

16 U.S. High Schools Awarded Grants to Perform THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Sixteen U.S. high schools will receive $10,000 each to perform a new, revised version of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Learn more about the grants!

2nd 16 Unsinkable Molly Brown Grant Recipients Revealed by Logan Culwell-Block

These high schools will receive $10,000 grants to perform Dick Scanlan's updated version of the Meredith Willson musical.

Suri Cruise Reportedly Changes Name for School Musical's Playbill - Hollywood Life

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter has reportedly gone just by her first and middle name in the playbill for her school's production of 'Head Over ...

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The nepo-baby of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise reportedly revealed her new name in the playbill of her high school production of The Go-Go's jukebox ...

Broadway and Beyond on 13 and Online by Jonathan Mandell

Leslie Odom in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical “Purlie Victorious,” Sutton Foster in “Anything Goes,” and a London concert by Audra McDonald are among the acclaimed theatrical pe…

"Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)" from Spring Awakening by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Take a peek into the rehearsal room of Spring Awakening and watch this clip of "Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)." Performed by Ciara Alyse Harris, Anabel Chacón, Caitlin Sarwono, Lauren Drake, a…

Shaina Taub Reveals Voice Notes from the SUFFS Songwriting Journey

Suffs' book writer and lyricist Shaina Taub recently shared voice note recordings from the writing process. Hear how the musical evolved into what it is today.

Rachel Bay Jones to Reprise YOUNG SHELDON Role in New Spin-Off

Tony Award winner Rachel Bay Jones will be reprising her role as Audrey McAllister in the upcoming Young Sheldon spin-off, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Multiple reports indicate…

Theatre Review: “Metamorphoses” at Folger Theatre by Miles Hurley

It feels appropriate for the mythic and historic to combine on the Folger Shakespeare Theatre stage. While that lens is usually academic and textual, it’s now far more literal, with Folger…

Playwrights Horizons Announces 2024-25 Season; Premieres from Jordan Harrison, Ryan J. Haddad and More by Darryn King

The Playwrights Horizons 2024-25 season is set, featuring premieres from Francesca D’Uva, Ryan J. Haddad, Jordan Harrison, Gabriel Kahane, Sarah Mantell and more. The season will open wit…

Kelli O'Hara, Darlene Love, More Set for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular by Andrew Gans

The annual event with the famed orchestra will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade.

The power of Ten by Kimzyn Campbell

What started as a birthday party celebration for the Gift has since become an annual tradition, featuring ten ten-minute plays by a variety of playwrights. Adding to the numerical energy, ea…

“English,” a Gate to Enriching Desired Dreams by Azadeh Kangarani

Do you speak any languages besides your mother tongue, especially as an adult learner? How do you identify yourself while speaking those languages?  Let’s consider English. English, a pla…

“Earworm:” Entangled in the Political Landscape by Amin Azimi

Toronto’s theatre scene thrives on its multicultural identity, a modern-day Tower of Babel where diverse voices engage in continuous dialogue. Iranian-Canadian playwright Mohammad Yaghoobi…

Legacy of TiyatroTem on the Independent Theatre Scene of Turkey after 2000s by Deniz Bașar

TiyatroTem (2001-2017) was established by Şehsuvar Aktaş (b. 1964) and Ayşe Selen (1955-2017) in 2000, and their first play, Lahana Sarma (Cabbage Rolls) premiered in 2001. This is the fi…

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, May 16-22, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Food for life at the Weitzman, Once on This Island at the Arden, the return of The Elephant in the Room, and a lively performance by Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.

Jim Parsons (‘Mother Play’) on the ‘elation’ of his 1st Tony nomination and ‘generosity’ of Paula Vogel [Exclusive Video Interview] by Sam Eckmann

“It was a certain sense of elation,” reveals Jim Parsons when recounting the emotions around his first Tony nomination. The actor scored this recognition for his performance in “Mother…

Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE

Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Wa…

BSR Classical Interludes May 17-June 2, 2024 by Gail Obenreder

Rounding up May's music offerings, including a capella from Variant Six, an album from Filament, a program featuring the baryton, and a tribute to the late Tom Purdom by Dolce Suono. Gail Ob…

Is a Richard Simons Musical In the Works?

Is a Richard Simmons musical coming to Broadway? Not quite yet, but beloved fitness personality recently took to X to share that something could be in the works. 

Vassar Announces 38th Powerhouse Season, With New Works From Drew Droege, Jocelyn Kuritsky, More by Margaret Hall

Since 1985, Powerhouse has welcomed artists and students of the highest caliber to the Vassar College campus, including Lynn Nottage, John Patrick Shanley, Taylor Mac and more.

Ryan J. Haddad World Premiere, Sarah Mantell's In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot, More Set for Playwrights Horizons by Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company has unveiled its 2024–2025 season.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Productions for 2024-25 Season

Andrew Butler Talks About Stereophonic by Sandi Durell

by Meredith Ganzman . . . Stereophonic has been nominated for multiple Tony and Drama Desk awards and has won four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best New Play. It has also won a spe…

Video: Madame Morrible Invites You to Apply to Shiz University

In a new promo video for the Wicked movie, Madame Morrible, played by Michelle Yeoh, invites prospective students to apply for enrollment at Shiz University. Shiz is the school attended by G…

Jason Robert Brown: Lyrics & Lyricists at 92NY by bwaySHO

Join @bwaySHO at 92NY for Lyrics & Lyricists ft. Jason Robert Brown! Use promo code BWAYSHO20 for 20% the next edition of the series celebrant the work of Sheldon Harnick. See you at the …

Original & Juliet Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead North American Tour

Pop Musical VERONA'S ROMEO & JULIET, Starring Ledisi and Rebel Wilson, Coming in 2025

According to reports, the previously announced pop musical Verona's Romeo & Juliet will be distributed by Briarcliff Entertainment on Valentine's Day 2025. The new movie musical will b…

The Bengsons on Singing About Bee Sperm and Grief by Diep Tran

Their newest show, The Keep Going Songs, is currently running at Lincoln Center Theater.

New York Classical Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for Henry IV

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Lily Tung Crystal Departs Theater Mu to Lead East West Players by American Theatre Editors

A Southern California native whose career has taken her to the Bay Area and the Twin Cities, she will succeed Snehal Desai in leading the L.A. company.

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Video: Watch Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' From SUFFS

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform Wait My Turn from the Tony-nominated musical Suffs, currently playin…

Orphan black comedy by Matt Simonette

At one point in Hell in a Handbag’s new opus, Poor People! The Parody Musical, the central protagonist, L’il Orphan Arnie (Dakota Hughes), complains, “Nothing makes sense when I try to…

Video: Watch New HADESTOWN Star Maia Reficco Sing EVITA, NEXT TO NORMAL, and More

Maia Reficco will soon make her Broadway debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Hadestown. How will she fare back on stage? Watch video highlights of some of her past performances here!

Premieres From Ryan J. Haddad, Sarah Mantell & More Set for Playwrights Horizons 2024-25 Season

Playwrights Horizons has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Murder in the Cathedral has fresh relevance by Matt Simonette

T.S. Eliot conceived of his verse play Murder in the Cathedral in 1935. It was performed at Canterbury Cathedral and in the very room where the murder that provides the inciting incident of …

Kelli O'Hara to Headline 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular 50th Anniversary Concert

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed this year’s musical program for its annual 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. See who is performing, and learn more about the event!

Off-Broadway Review: ALL OF ME (The New Group) by Charles Kruger

All of Me is a rom-com in which the central couple is wheelchair bound and unable to speak; they use text-to-speech technology. The New Group‘s production, which opened last night at Persh…

City kids on the move by Marissa Oberlander

Young People’s Theatre of Chicago brings this musical adaptation of the children’s book classic Last Stop on Market Street back to Chicago in a vibrant production that packs soul, substa…

The Trailer for Wicked, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Is Here by Darryn King

The full trailer for Wicked: Part One, the highly anticipated first part of a two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, is here. The movie stars Tony Award winner Cynthia Er…

Photos: Inside Amas Musical Theatre's 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert

Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.

Revealed: Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women by Lucy Osborne and Stephanie Kirchgaessner

A total of 16 women have accused Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades. More than half said they were teenagers at the time. Copperfield’s lawyers sa…

Review: Invasive Species Is an Insane Drama School Memoir

In Conversation with Cam Cronin on Geraldine Realigned At The Brick Theater: Scrappiness, Gayborhoods, and a Close Collaboration with Billy McEntee. by Eve Bromberg

Geraldine Realigned Drives from Gay Place to Gay Place and You’re in the Car Too ostensibly follows a drag queen, Geraldine, on a road trip working her way through a list of great American…

An American Play Will Make History at The 2024 Tony Awards

The 77th Annual Tony Awards are a still a month away, and despite the results in the category of Best Play, history will be made. This year's winner will be the first American play to win th…

‘Wicked’ trailer: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are defying gravity in blockbuster musical [Watch] by Christopher Rosen

They’re gonna be popular. On Wednesday, Universal released the first full trailer for Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster adaptation of the musical smash “Wicked” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ari…

The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) Announces their Ninth Annual Meeting, to be Held in New York City by Michael Eddy

The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) announced their ninth annual membership meeting. On May 18 - 20, 2024, TSDCA will hold three days of public panels and discus…

Gods & Monsters revisits the story behind James Whale’s Frankenstein by Catey Sullivan

It’s been too long since actor/director/writer/singer/dancer/Obama media strategist Paul Oakley Stovall dedicated his prolific talents to Chicago’s theater community. A regular on stages…

An Educated Guess tells an unexpected story about migrant experiences by Alejandro A. Riera

When it comes to portrayals, on the big screen or the stage, of the Latino migrant experience, most stories focus on the journey, on the actual border experience and the abuses many migrants…

Rachel Webb, Original Juliet Understudy in Broadway's & Juliet, Will Lead National Tour by Darryn King

Rachel Webb, who made her Broadway debut covering the title role in & Juliet, will lead the North American tour of the show. Webb performed the role of Juliet 148 times while covering…

A Chat with Eddie Redmayne, Roger Bart In-Studio, the Tony-Nominated Stars of The Notebook and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

This week, The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal joins in the season’s-end celebrations and catches up with some of the latest talent to hit the stage.   Eddie Redmayne, Cabaret’s Tony…

Watch the New Wicked Movie Trailer, With Clips of “Popular” and “Defying Gravity

Broadway: “Death Becomes Her” Musical on the Way, So Are George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr., More Stars by Roger Friedman

The Hollywood strikes last year are now turning into a big win for Broadway. Both George Clooney and Robert Downey Jr are coming to town next in plays for the first time. Clooney will star i…

Top Tips on Beginning Your Musical Theatre Journey by Alexandra Appleton

Taking your first steps into the realm of musical theatre can be an exciting yet daunting prospect. But fear not! Here are some tips to help find your way.

Daphne Rubin-Vega & Adam Pascal: “One Song Glory” & “Light My Candle” (RENT) by bwaySHO

The New Dramatists Luncheon celebrating Michael Greif was incredible! We were treated to a few special performances from musicals he’s directed, including this moment from RENT with @adamp…

Review: Parsons Dance Spins and Darts Through Miles Davis by Gia Kourlas

For its Joyce season, the company unveils “Juke,” a spiky premiere by Jamar Roberts, along with dances by David Parsons and Penny Saunders.

Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn by Joel Benjamin

Christie Perfetti Williams’ genial new play "Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn" transports the audience back to the moment Elvis Presley became an international …

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Theater Review: Broadway’s “Water for Elephants” – A Counterargument by Bob Abelman

"Arts Fuse" theater critic Christopher Caggiano, among others, found that the new Broadway musical "Water for Elephants" “has very little going for it.” Let’s agree to disagree

CNN to Host Trump-Biden Debate on June 27 by Caitlin Huston

CNN will host the first debate between President Biden and former President Trump on June 27. The debate will air live at 9pm ET from CNN’s Atlanta studios. No audience will be present to …

The Secrets We Keep: Exploring LGBTQ+ Narratives During the Holocaust.

Get a 1st Listen to 'The March (We Demand Equality)' from Suffs the Musical by Margaret Hall

Broadway's Suffs will release a cast album via Atlantic Records June 14.

Playbill's New Cover to Cover: Broadway Opening Nights Puts the Entire 2023–2024 Broadway Season in 1 Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block

The new release is exclusively available via The Playbill Store.

Gaby Albo and Remember Jones Will Star in Axelrod Evita; Complete Cast Announced by Andrew Gans

José Zayas will direct the Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at the New Jersey venue.

Rachel Webb Will Lead North American Tour of & Juliet Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit Broadway jukebox musical will play more than 30 cities during its first year on the road.

Rejoicify! The 1st Full-Length Wicked Movie Trailer is Here by Logan Culwell-Block

The upcoming two-part film version of the long-running Broadway favorite musical stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

My White Husband

A supercharged study of family and capitalism in ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ by Alex Miller

At 3+ hours, the Denver Center production takes some endurance while showcasing some very fine acting The post A supercharged study of family and capitalism in ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ appea…

Woody Fu: One-Man John Wick

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Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'The March' on TODAY

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Ahead of their performance…

Festival Reading: Crazy Jezebels

Festival Premiere: A Thousand Natural Shocks

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Festival Premiere: Apertures of Love in Times of War

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Mi Madre, Mi Novia y yo

‘Death Becomes Her’ Musical to Open on Broadway This Fall by Michael Paulson

The musical comedy, which is now running in Chicago, stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. It is based on the 1992 film.

Original Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET North American Tour; Full Dates!

Original Broadway cast member Rachel Webb will lead the North American Tour company of & Juliet, taking on the role of ‘Juliet’.

How to Get Young People to Theatre? Children’s Theatre Company's Peter Brosius Has Thoughts by Diep Tran

The longtime artistic director of the Minneapolis theatre is stepping down after 27 years.

Death Becomes Her, Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber, Is Coming to Broadway by Darryn King

Death Becomes Her, a new musical starring Tony nominee Megan Hilty (Wicked), Tony nominee Jennifer Simard (Company), two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company) and Gram…

Reviews: What Do The Critics Think of Laura Winters' All of Me? by Margaret Hall

The Off-Broadway disability romantic comedy uses text-to-speech technology to connect its leading couple.

Death Becomes Her Musical Will Open on Broadway This Fall Starring Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard by Andrew Gans

The musical, currently making its world premiere in Chicago, will also feature Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams.

Video: Listen to 'The March (We Demand Equality)' From SUFFS

The first track has been released from the upcoming Suffs cast album. 'The March (We Demand Equality)' is performed by the original Broadway company, and can be listened to in the video he…

Progressing to LEDBeam 350s by Michael Eddy

Audio Progress is a busy and inventive audio, lighting, and staging company based in Palmerston North tucked into the beautiful southern rural heartlands of New Zealand’s North Island, abo…

DEATH BECOMES HER Will Open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre This Fall

The new musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER is set to begin Broadway preview performances Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and officially opening on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Lunt-Fontanne…

Broadway Grosses w/e 5/12/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 5/12/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

‘Death Becomes Her’ musical will open on Broadway; Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard to star by Michael Abourizk

The musical will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in November.

1964 Tony Awards: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ wins a record 10 trophies including Best Musical by Susan King

Jerry Herman’s musical “Hello, Dolly!” dominated the 18th Tony Awards which took place at the New York Hilton on May 24, 1964. “Hello, Dolly!” entered the ceremony with 11 nominati…

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard Led DEATH BECOMES HER To Open This Fall on Broadway

his morning Universal Theatrical Group has announced the new musical comedy Death Becomes Her will officially begin performances on Broadway on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 before an official…

When Kwame Was Stokely by American Theatre Editors

In a new play at Chicago's Court Theatre, playwright Nambi E. Kelley looks for the human being---and the humor---in a Civil Rights legend.

‘Death Becomes Her’ Musical Sets Fall Broadway Opening by Greg Evans

The stage musical adaptation of Death Becomes Her will open on Broadway this fall, with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber and Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams in the pr…

In ‘Suffs,’ relationships invigorate a musical about a social movement by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony Award nominees Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman and Jill Furman break down how the new musical merges history and heart.

Free NETRON CLU from Obsidian Makes Data Management a Breeze by Michael Eddy

Obsidian Control Systems is pleased to offer the NETRON CLU, an easy-to-navigate central utility interface useful in discovering and managing NETRON data distribution devices across a lighti…

The Story of My Life Musical Will Make U.K. Premiere by Andrew Gans

Robert McWhir will direct the two-person work, which played a brief Broadway run in 2009.

Video: Watch the Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 4 by Molly Higgins

The newest season of Hulu's comedy mystery series premieres August 27.

Get a 1st Look at the Company of Off-Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The ballroom-inspired reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical begins performances next month.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Illinoise’’s Justin Peck by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2024 Best Choreography nominee discusses the conception and movement of the new musical based on the album by Sufjan Stevens.

Victoria Lang will step down from Broadway & Beyond Theatricals by Michael Abourizk

Lang co-founded the producing and booking organization.

Video: Steve Carell Talks Fulfilled Dream of Performing on Broadway in UNCLE VANYA

On Tuesday, Steve Carell, who is currently starring in Uncle Vanya on Broadway, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his involvement and role in the new production of the…

How Cultural Resistance for Palestine Makes Revolution Irresistible by Beto O'Byrne

By Beto O'Byrne. Beto O’Byrne discusses the work of three theatre artists in the United States whose acts of cultural resistance contribute to the movement for a free Palestine.

Meryl Streep Expresses Interest in MAMMA MIA! 3: 'Of Course I Want to Do It'

After receiving the prestigious Honorary Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Meryl Streep revealed that she soon has a meeting with Universal about returning for the highly-anti…

Irish Repertory Theatre and Fishamble Form Transatlantic Residency by Molly Higgins

The partnership will culminate in staged readings for four playwrights in New York and Dublin.

The Playwrights Realm Names Chris Berry Executive Director by Molly Higgins

Berry most recently served as Arts Director at Penumbra Center for Racial Healing.

59E59 Theaters Reveals 2024 Summer Season, Including Amplify Festival's Return by Molly Higgins

The company will host the world premieres of three plays by Chisa Hutchinson as part of the festival.

‘Supergirl: World of Tomorrow’ locks June 2026 release date by Jordan Hoffman

Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Films may currently be in production on the first of the studio’s rebooted and reimagined superhero franchise pictures, but that doesn’t mean executives can…

A Star-Studded Performance of “Edelweiss” by Julia Corbett

The cast of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary" (Aaron Tveit, Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more) perform "Edelweiss" from the "So…

Death Becomes Her, With Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, Coming to Broadway in Time for Halloween

PARTY GAMES Theatre Royal Windsor & touring by Libby Purves and Friends

TWO YEARS AFTER THE NEXT ELECTION..       Here, a mere meringue’s throw from Eton itself, is an imaginary Prime Minister of that ilk.  Tidier in person and with a touch more integrity …

People, Places and Things review – Denise Gough reprises a shattering story of addiction by Arifa Akbar

Trafalgar theatre, LondonThe Olivier award-winner returns to her role as an actor in rehab in Duncan Macmillan’s brutally powerful play Duncan Macmillan’s 2015 play about addiction is a …

Brighton festival: Lived Fiction/Fault Lines review – revolutionary dance by Lyndsey Winship

Corn Exchange/Dance House, BrightonStopgap and Lîla Dance deliver poetic and political work at this year’s festival, displaying bold innovation and evocative visions ‘It’s impossible …

Who’s To Blame? A Review of “An Educated Guess” at Definition Theatre by Tristan Bruns

The needs of the many versus the actions of a few is addressed in playwright Juan José Alfonso’s “An Educated Guess.”

Under Pressure: Johan Inger Returns to Hubbard Street Dance with “Impasse” by Sharon Hoyer

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s spring series at the Harris Theater, entitled “Of Joy,” features several remounts. There will be one piece new to Chicago eyeballs: the company premiere …

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Criss, Shen to Lead ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ on Broadway, Stars Set for ‘Ragtime’ at City Center, Grace Aki to Play Edinburgh Fringe “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Fr…

People, Places and Things review: Denise Gough’s extraordinary performance has only got better by Jessie Thompson

Returning to the West End eight years after its premiere, Duncan Macmillan’s play about an actress in recovery now feels like a classic, with a wrenching act two scene that will shred your…

Five stars for People, Places and Things — Denise Gough stuns in blistering addiction drama

Trafalgar Theatre revival about a woman in rehab is as witty as it is painful

Broadway Pipeline: May 15, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Withnail and I review – downtrodden duo return to demand some more booze by Mark Fisher

Birmingham RepA strong cast and a magical set make this more or less word-for-word stage transfer of the cult hit an entertaining tribute piece In 1988, I worked on a listings magazine’s c…

Artists shouldn’t be political? Here’s a show that challenges Britain’s creeping censorship | Brian Logan by Brian Logan

Cutting the Tightrope: The Divorce of Politics from Art, at the Arcola in London, tackles freedom of expression – with particular focus on Gaza Arts Council England unleashed fury in Febru…

New John Leguizamo Play, A Wrinkle in Time Musical, and More Set for Arena Stage Season

On The Mark TV/Radio 5/15/24: Broadway's Mamie Parris by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW on The Mark TV/Radio 5/15/24 from Westfield Community Programming, 89.5fm/WSKB, Southwick Community TV and Agawam Media. Meet Broadway's Mamie Parris, who stars in Goodspeed's "The Myste…

Canned Laughter: Campbell’s Soup On the Air by Trav S.D.

May 15 was the birthday of Joseph A. Campbell (1817-1900), founder of the Campbell Soup Company (est. 1869). We take the product for granted now, especially since it has been overtaken by be…

Emcee Squared: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne on ‘Cabaret’ by Michael Paulson and Dana Scruggs

When two actors who have played the Emcee several times finally met, they discussed fear, courage and Berlin’s bawdiest nightclub.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Who Remembers When There Were Shared Comedy Bits? by Joe Patti

There is a lot of concern these days about intellectual property rights. Artists don’t want their work copied, sampled, superficially reproduced, etc., and have someone else profit off it.…

New Arrivals, Page 20 - Playbill Store

These just in! Check out the newest editions to PlaybillStore.com! Products 571-571 of 571. Show.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced. https://www.playbill.com/article/stereophonic-leads-2024-outer-critics-circle-awards-wins-best ...

J Smith Cameron and Mark Rylance to star in West End Juno and the Paycock by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo J Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance are to star in a new production of Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock directed by Matthew Warchus. This post J Smith Cameron and Mark Rylanc…

Hannah Gadsby to bring acclaimed new show WOOF! to Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide by Aussie Theatre

Hannah Gadsby to tour acclaimed new stand up show WOOF! to Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide this July and August. After

ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION returns for a Melbourne encore season by Aussie Theatre

The highly acclaimed, award-winning production of Elvis: A Musical Revolution is set to make a triumphant return to Melbourne’s Athenaeum

On the Couch with Simon Cobcroft

The post On the Couch with Simon Cobcroft appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Solo Comedy 'Nobody Cares' Returns Off-Broadway - TicketNews

In a recent interview with Playbill, Benanti shared her excitement about presenting a more intimate side of herself. “Getting to be a 44-year-old ...

Laura Benanti, Nobody Cares: Let Me Entertain You, and How! - New York Stage Review

Steven Suskin has been reviewing theater and music since 1999 for Variety, Playbill, the Huffington Post, and elsewhere. He has written 17 books ...

did bernadette peters have a stroke - Strisciarossa

... Playbill.com: "This is a fine Sally, the sort of Sally you'd expect to get from an actress like well, Bernadette Peters. but she did have a minor ...

Catherine Văn-Davies stars in electrifying new one-person play AMERICAN SIGNS by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company’s brand-new one-person play, American Signs, will see three of Australia’s most thrilling theatre-makers join forces in an

Frankenstein to play Melbourne and Sydney in 2024

The post Frankenstein to play Melbourne and Sydney in 2024 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif At Annual Luncheon

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

MSC Studio is proud to present the Victorian premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s multi-award winning play, The Whale by Aussie Theatre

MSC Studio is proud to present the Victorian premiere of Samuel D. Hunter’s multi-award winning play, The Whale. Samuel D.

Molly Sweeney Begins Performances Off-Broadway at Irish Rep May 15 by Margaret Hall

The production is the fourth in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting Brian Friel's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 15 by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, More Star in World Premiere of Preacher's Wife Musical Beginning May 15 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey's stage musical version of the 1996 film plays Atlanta's Alliance Theatre.

Penn and Teller Join Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung in Stalker May 15 by Margaret Hall

The Swedish street magicians and illusionists are currently displaying their skills on the Off-Broadway stage.

London-Bound English Opens at Royal Shakespeare Company May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Diyan Zora is directing the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Sanaz Toossi.

Maia Novi's Invasive Species Opens Off-Broadway Encore Run May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Breslin is back to direct the limited run after staging the 2023 world premiere at The Tank.

Fawlty Towers Opens in London's West End May 15 by Logan Culwell-Block

Series star and creator John Cleese has penned the stage adaptation of the cult favorite Britcom.

The Vicky Archives by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Michael Dale . . . . Being one of the early arrivals, the first thing that happened during my visit to Sam Myers and Dan Kuan Peeples’ appropriately discomforting immersi…

IMPRESSIONS: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN LEGACIES " The Rite of Spring" at New York City Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"Martha Graham’s The Rite of Spring is not about exotic people separated from us by time and distance. It’s about the here and now. Unlike Errand into the Maze, where we remain passive s…

Whoa! This Mimed Musical Train Ride is Really Fucking Bumpy! by Broadway Beat

by Reilly Wilmit. @reilly.wilmit. POUGHKEEPSIE, NY -  Reports of motion sickness and severe vertigo from actors and audience members...

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: T for Manatsu TANAKA and Melissa TOOGOOD by The Dance Enthusiast