‘Relentless losses’ leave Edinburgh fringe venues fighting to recover from Covid slump by Eve Livingston

Ahead of next month’s festival, the city’s performing arts economy faces uncertain future amid funding cuts, wage stagnation and lack of business acumen The Edinburgh festival fringe has…

Watch 2024 Broadway in Bryant Park Week 1 by New York Theater

Below are video snippets of the performances by the casts of five Broadway shows — The Who’s Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Wiz, Back to the Future, and Hell’s Kitchen — in the firs…

The Cast Explains "Ask for the Moon" by Goodspeed Musicals

We asked the cast of the new musical "Ask for the Moon" to tell us what the show is about, but each could only say one word at a time...Here's the hilarious result! Video features Ali Ewold…

Behind-The-Curtain with Susan Lucci - All My Children, Erica Kane, Actress by Call Me Adam

What did All My Children Actress Susan Lucci say to me when I met her at a local big box store during a promotional appearance for her new perfume and body lotion? FULL Behind-The-Curtain S…

2024 Broadway in Bryant Park Week 1 by NewYorkTheater

Watch tuneful moments from the casts of five Broadway shows -- "The Who's Tommy,' Water for Elephants The Wiz, Back to the Future, Hell's Kitchen -- at the first Broadway in Bryant Park lun…

"I Kissed A Girl" from & Juliet on Broadway by & Juliet Broadway

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Bill’s 44th by Barry Gordin

By: Alix Cohen July 13, 2024: Bill is throwing himself party. He whips off a calendar page to display the date and BILL’S 44th BIRTHDAY! The audience spontaneously cheers. Dancing his…

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Review: Bill’s 44th at HERE by Loren Noveck

This emotionally expansive puppet piece is both joyful and heartbreaking. Loren Noveck finds it a pleasure to celebrate with Bill. The post Review: Bill’s 44th at HERE appeared first on Ex…

Hangin' with the Creative Nominees for the 2018 Drama Desk Awards! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Awards season continues! Just last week Drama Desk nominees gathered at the Hotel Edison's Friedman's (W. 47th Street) to meet for the first time. BroadwayWorld…

What's SKINTIGHT All About? Idina Menzel & Company Explain! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The company just met the press today and you can go inside the big day with Menzel and more below!

Stratford's THE MUSIC MAN by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Stratford Festival's 66th season is off to an exhilarating start with Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man. BroadwayWorld has …

The Cast of Paper Mill's HALF TIME Puts on Their Dancing Shoes for a Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical, with book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, music by Matthew Skl…

Natalie Kassanga and Jay Perry Talk MOTOWN THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

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Interview: Peter Hylenski by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Peter tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Tom Kitt by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Tom tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Tina Fey by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Tina tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Jessie Mueller by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Jessie tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Lindsay Mendez by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Lindsay tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Jordan Roth by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Jordan tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Hailey Kilgore by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Hailey tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Interview: Anthony Boyle by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch below as Anthony tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Marissa Jaret Winokur to Perform Cut Song in Hollywood Bowl's BEAUTY & THE BEAST by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The animated classic Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' will be given new life for two special evenings at the Hollywood Bowl. Marissa Jaret Winokur joins the all…

They Dreamed a Dream Role... Find Out What the Drama League Nominees Want to Star in Next! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: On Friday afternoon, the best of Broadway gathered as the Drama League announced the 2018 Drama League Awards Winners for Outstanding Production of a Play, Out…

Eastside

All content by Courtesy of https://playbill.com/. The Broadway musical Parade reopened on Feb. 21, 2023 and closed on Aug.

Netflix Has Created a New Golden Age for Mainstream Romance Series With Virgin River by Elyse Sommer

. Netflix Has a New Golden Age for Mainstream Romance Series With Virgin River  by Elyse Sommer The streaming platform's move into the world of romance-sourced novels as series has been  a…

My Afternoon with Dr. Ruth by Frank Rizzo

Sad news about the death of Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the age of 96. I remember fondly spending an afternoon with her in her Washington Heights apartment in NYCm in 2013 to advance a production…

Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway

Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.

Chicago - "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" - 7/13/24 by Christine Malcom

The Goodman Theatre continues its season with a world-premiere musical, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, an adaptation of the book by John Berendt, with a book by Taylor Mac, music a…

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery’ by Erick Acuña Productions at Theater J by Peter Orvetti

“Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery” opened Capital Fringe Festival last year on the Theater J stage. In my review, I wrote that creator Erick Acuña’s comedic whodunnit had flaw…

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Over Her Dead Body: Revival’ presented by Pinky Swear Productions at Theater J by Peter Orvetti

If there is one sure thing at Capital Fringe, it is Pinky Swear Productions (PSP). Even Founding Artistic Director Karen Lange, speaking to the audience just before this year’s opening per…

'Mystic Pizza" -- Back in Connecticut -- Is Now A Musical by Frank Rizzo

First "Mystic Pizza" was a hit film which launched Julia Roberts’ career, now it's a musical which will run at the Ivoryton Playhouse in Essex, just a 20 minute drive from the film’s nam…

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Medea’ presented by Songs of the Goat at Theater J by Peter Orvetti

Songs of the Goat, a company of actors who all came out of the Studio Acting Conservancy, makes its debut at Capital Fringe with a tight and haunting rendition of Euripides’ “Medea.” D…

WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford by NPR

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices:…

Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary by Frank Rizzo

A scene from “13” at the Norma Terris Theatre. Tucked away in the cozy Connecticut town of Chester, sits the Terris Theatr…

Steve Carell ‘ruin the tour’ meme by bwaySHO

Public Theater Block Party by Sandi Durell

The Public Theater Hosts Block Party on Astor Place Sunday, July 28, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. inside and outside The Public Theater (425 Lafayette St. NYC) FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: From 12:00 …

The Who's Tommy at Broadway in Bryant Park by NewYorkTheater

Ali Louis Bourzgui and 17 other cast members of "The Who's Tommy" on Broadway sing a medley of the Broadway musical's songs at the Broadway at Bryant Park lunchtime concert on July 11, 2024.

BLACKOUT! by Ron Fassler

July 13, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today Forty-seven years ago tonight, on July 13, 1977 at exactly 9:29 p.m., New York City suffered an electrical blackout that lasted into afternoon the…

April 1 - THE LION KING Will Become First Musical to Play Seven Continents- Antarctic Production by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: For the first time, Disney's legendary stage musical, The Lion King, goes where no musical has gone before. The seventh continent. The Lion King has played on …

FROZEN Cast Surprises Audience with Tribute to OKLAHOMA! on its 75th Anniversary by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Jelani Alladin (Kristoff), Greg Hildreth (Olaf), John Riddle (Hans) and the entire cast of the new Broadway hit Frozen surprised the sold-out house at the St. J…

Sugar, Butter, Broadway! Katharine McPhee Is Getting Ready to Make Her Debut by BroadwayWorld

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Jimmy Buffett and the Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Broadway cast of Jimmy Buffett's 'Escape to Margaritaville' added their own flavor to Rodgers & Hammerstein, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of 'Oklahoma!'…

Newly Released Trailer for SURVIVAL SUNDAY: THE WALKING DEAD & FEAR THE WALKING DEAD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Fans of 'The Walking Dead' universe can now experience their favorite post-apocalyptic world on the big screen as Fathom Events and AMC announced today 'Surviva…

Carrie Hope Fletcher and Club 11 Talk WHEN THE CURTAIN FALLS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's finally here! The day that Carrie Hope Fletcher releases her debut album -When the Curtain Falls. BroadwayWorld UK recently attended her album launch and w…

Missouri State University Grads and Alumni Meet at Broadway Sessions! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Bears from Missouri State University roared loud and proud at Broadway Sessions recently. 2018 Musical Theatre grads were joined by talented alumni for an u…

Broadway Icon Bebe Neuwirth's Guest Appearance on THE GOOD FIGHT by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Bebe Neuwirth guest stars as Judge Claudia Friend on this Sunday's THE GOOD FIGHT. In the upcoming episode, Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his cand…

the First Trailer for NIGHT SCHOOL Starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School.

What Went on Backstage at Broadway Backwards? Go Behind the Scenes! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway Backwards (#BroadwayBackwards) took the stage last night, April 2, 2018, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC), currently h…

Christiane Noll and Matt Bogart Rehearse 'The Perfect Snow' from SNOW CHILD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world-premiere musical Snow Child, based on Eowyn Ivey's Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel. Watch…

How It All Began in the Official Trailer for THE FIRST PURGE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Behind every tradition lies a revolution.  Next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country's 12 hours of annual lawlessness.  Welcome to the movement t…

Look At English National Ballet's GISELLE On Screen by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Akram Khan's acclaimed version of Giselle for English National Ballet will be screened to cinemas worldwide from 25 April. The show features Tamara Rojo as Gi…

Spotlight Dinner: Ethan Slater, Alex Newell, Jessica Keenan Wynn & Kirstin Maldonado Wine, by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: What happens when the best of Broadway gets together for an evening of fine dining and great conversation? BroadwayWorld is finding out in our latest series, Sp…

Explore the Dance Evolution of RIVERDANCE with BroadwayHD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: One dance craze that has proved its staying power is Riverdance. The awe-inspiring display of tap and Irish step dancing grew from the Michael Flatley signature…

Video: FROZEN at North Shore Music Theatre

See video footage of Alyssa Fox, Celeste Rose, and more in the first-ever in-the-round production of Frozen at North Shore Music Theatre here!

Savy Jackson from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny Takes Over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Today

Tune in to our Instagram Story today as Savy Jackson from The Muny's production of The Little Mermaid takes us behind the scenes of the show!

A day in the life of a baseball 'clubbie' by Jeff Lunden

Behind every major league ball team are a set of fast-moving men and women who make sure the game runs smoothly.

Connecticut Critics Awards The Best of '23-'24 Season by Frank Rizzo

An innovative production of Arthur Miller’s A View From the Bridge at Long Wharf Theatre and a high-spirited, buoyant production of Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at th…

Video: Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opened last night at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Go inside the big night in this vi…

Sisters of Mersey review – bawdy nun farce requires saintly forgiveness by Matt Barton

Royal Court, LiverpoolSet in a covent and a prison, Jonathan Harvey’s knockabout new play is full of sledgehammer innuendo Jonathan Harvey’s new play could make even the least pious nun…

“Cats”: The Jellicle Ball is near Purrfect by Morgan Skolnik

Alright, I’ll level with you. Maligned as it is (and oh is it ever) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1982 musical Cats is what first made me fall in love with theater. When I was five, I went to a …

Theater review: Goodspeed’s ‘South Pacific’ highlights everyday folks in extraordinary situations by Christopher Arnott

Director Chay Yew brings a special down-to-earth feel to Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1949 hit "South Pacific," at the Goodspeed Opera House through Aug. 11.

Premiere boutique to open second CT location. Think high-quality, curated brands and accessories by Staff Report

A CT boutique is set to open a new location in the Nutmeg state in early August, bringing hard-to-find brands and personalized styling along with pop up events and trunk shows, according to …

What to stream: Childish Gambino, Daisy Ridley, Natalie Portman, some gladiators and Kristen Stewart by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Natalie Portman starring in her first TV series in “Lady in the Lake” for Apple TV+ and Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series “Those About to Die” are some of …

Bring on the festivals and fun featuring funny men and multiple music genres this week in CT by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 14-20 include comedian Kevin Hart, the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, the Hartford Latino Fest and Joshua Quimby's Back Home Fest.

Tyler Perry, promoting Amazon film ‘Divorce in the Black,’ planning time off by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — Tyler Perry has always prided himself on being perpetually busy, pumping out projects left and right. He is currently promoting his first film with Amazon, “Divorce in the Blac…

At Salzburg Festival, Ancient Greek Tragedy Gets Modern Context by David Belcher

At the Salzburg Festival, a new adaptation of “The Oresteia” will put a classic story of war, democracy and revenge into a modern context.

Creating a Teenage Bedroom | MANTELPEACE, an immersive Taking Part exhibition by Young Vic

This summer, get a glimpse into the world of young men growing up in London with MANTELPEACE, a free exhibition. Immerse yourself in teenage memories, penalty shootouts and park bench confes…

Oh, Mary! by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Adam Cohen . . . Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! is unadulterated hysteria. Stop reading now and book your tickets. Escola brilliantly subverts history and creates an indelible v…

Kate Hudson performs live at Webster Hall by bwaySHO

Alleged Russian Spy Kira Korolev Known as ‘Well-Trained Actor and Moscow Theatre Director’ in Perth by Belaid S

It is being reported that alleged Russian spy Kira Korolev, known for her background as a well-trained actor and Moscow

Six the Musical Announces New UK Tour Queens for 2025 by Belaid S

The unstoppable, award-winning musical Six isn’t slowing down anytime soon! With a fresh wave of Queens set to join the

SPLICE!

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Six Characters Begins World Premiere Run Via LCT3 July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Dustin Wills is directing the Phillip Howze play Off-Broadway.

Jamie Muscato Leads London Carousel Concert July 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Christine Allado and Rebecca Caine are co-starring in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.