Exploring Narrative Techniques in Contemporary Short Fiction

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The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale to premiere in Sydney in 2025

The post The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale to premiere in Sydney in 2025 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Alyssa Milano Shines As Broadway's New Roxie Hart - The Pinnacle Gazette - Evrim Ağacı

... playbill.com/article/alyssa-milano-to-make-broadway-debut-in-chicago · https://www.broadway.com/buzz/204526/alyssa-milano-to-make-broadway-debut-as ...

Defined Plan For Change –Including The Accusations by Joe Patti

Interesting story via Artsjournal.com that might provide a rough roadmap for arts organizations looking to change the programming mix they offer the community.  The public broadcaster of No…

Playbill - School of Rock and Bad Cinderella's JoAnn M.... - Facebook

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow recently dropped by Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about their upcoming show The Roommate on Broadway. PLAYBILL.

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale confirms Australian Premiere by Sean McLoughlin

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale, the stage production based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy beloved by

Watch Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow chat about ‘The Roommate’ by Michael Abourizk

The pair will star in the upcoming Broadway mounting of Jen Silverman’s play.

Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein. 

Is an encore on the playbill for Wellsville's old movie theater? | News | oleantimesherald.com

WELLSVILLE — Whether they remembered it as The Babcock, the Lin-Ray or the Grande Theatre, the consensus of the 35 to 40 people who turned out for ...

Mary Poppins x Mariners Crossover by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Mary Poppins takes the field supercalifragilisticexpialidociously knocks it out of the park at last weeks Seattle Mariners game!

Edinburgh Fringe 2024 reviews: Adam Riches: Jimmy / TERF by Veronica Lee

One-man play about a sporting great, and a hot topic served cold Adam Riches: Jimmy Summerhall ★★★

Let Her Go ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ on X: "Playbill reporting on Maria and Angelina Jolie and then trying to sell ...

Playbill reporting on Maria and Angelina Jolie and then trying to sell The Outsiders tickets in one article is one of the best thing I saw today.

Visionary Creative Director Willie Williams Explores the Future of Immersive Live Entertainment by Michael Eddy

The legendary Creative Director and Designer Willie Williams, of the London-based Treatment Studio, recently took the TED2024 stage with a TED Talk offering a fascinating look at the next fr…

Perfect Ovation for Robe by Michael Eddy

Perfect Ovation is a successful family-run company with a busy Dubai dry hire facility and a full production operation in Oman supplying lighting, sound, and LED screens to a diverse mix of …

Tom Kenny Debuts Elation PULSE PANEL FX for the NHL Draft in Las Vegas by Michael Eddy

When veteran Lighting Designer Tom Kenny was called on to light a reimagined NHL Draft at the Las Vegas Sphere—the first ever live TV broadcast from that space—he knew he needed somethin…

TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO “THE CONNECTOR” by Jason Robert Brown

Last week, I started a new video series called "The Deep Dive," where I'm delve into the writing process of The Connector in obsessive, microscopic detail. Here's Issue #1, where I spend ab…

See Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Platt, Kelly Bishop & More at 92NY This Fall

TV, Film and Theater Events at 92NY this fall will feature, Kate McKinnon, Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Platt and more. See the full lineup!

Jesse Robb, Danya Taymor, Casey Likes and Brittany Bellizeare on the Power of Theater for Young People by Darryn King

The Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA), dedicated to providing life-enhancing travel experiences to students and young people, held their annual conference in New York from August…

Video: First Rehearsal for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour

Go inside the first rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on tour, which begins performances on September 10th, 2024 in Chicago. 'We get to train to be wizards for a living, which …

Why Vanya? Why Now?  by Jk Clarke

Theater Analysis by Carol Rocamora . . . When multiple revivals of the same classic dominate our stages in successive seasons, one can’t help but ask, as we’re now tempted to do: “Why …

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Is Headed To Broadway This Spring

Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s new play, Purpose, is coming to Broadway this season. Directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad in her directing debut, the producti…

Teeth by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 2024 (Yellow Sound Label) Michael R. Jackson has quickly become the prince of telling unlikely stories on stage, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that his unlikeli…

Mattel will release ‘Wicked’ dolls to coincide with film adaptation by Michael Abourizk

Dolls of ‘Wicked’ characters Elphaba, Glinda and Nessarose will be available.

“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” PILES ON THE JOKES by Ron Fassler

Theater Review by Ron Fassler. . . City Centers Encores! scored a winner with its 2022 staging of the distorted fairy tales created by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine for Into the Woods…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new drama ‘Purpose’ will bow on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Phylicia Rashad will direct the play, set to open in spring 2025.

“Penthesilea” After Von Kleist. Let’s Rock by Margaret Rose

Director of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), Nicola Benedetti, chose ‘Rituals that unite us” as the theme for this year’s festival, which got off to a stunning start in the …

Laura Benanti Starring in Indie Horror Movie THE SHADE, Releasing in September

The Shade, an award-winning independent horror film starring Chris Galust and Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti has been picked up for North American distribution by Level 33 Entertainment. T…

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Learns to Love His Neighbor with THE PROM's Jack Sippel! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this latest episode, Ben learns to love his neighbor with choreography from The Prom, with the help of Jack Sippel. Can you keep up?

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Gets Too Darn Hot with KISS ME, KATE's Erica Mansfield! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this latest episode, Ben gets too darn hot with the Tony-nominated choreography from Kiss Me, Kate, with the help of Erica Mansfield. Can you keep up?

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben is a Bit of a Fixer Upper with FROZEN's Ashley Elizabeth Hale by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this latest episode, Ben is a bit of a fixer upper with the choreography from Frozen and the help of Ashley Elizabeth Hale. Can you keep up?

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Does Fine on Cloud Nine with AIN'T TOO PROUD's Esther Antoine! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this latest episode, Ben is doin' fine on Cloud Nine with the Tony-winning choreography of Ain't Too Proud and the help of Esther Antoine. Can you keep up?

“Hamstrung.” Yorick’s Untold Story by Margaret Rose

Hamlet, along with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest and Macbeth, are probably the Shakespeare plays that are most often revisited today by writers, with very different intentions and…

Cast Announced for Mint Theater Company’s Sump’n Like Wings

L’Addition review – superbly absurd comedy is waitering for Godot by Mark Fisher

Summerhall, EdinburghTim Etchells’ looping performance piece with Bert and Nasi replays a simple restaurant scene over and over with hilarious results Like a volley of Ken Dodd jokes or on…

Photos: THE NOTEBOOK Cast at Barnes & Noble CD Signing Event

Check out photos from The Notebook's CD signing event featuring cast and creatives!

UTA Elevates Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola To Co-Heads Of Its Theater Practice by Dade Hayes

EXCLUSIVE: Following a Tony season in which it collected 28 nominations and a number of notable wins, UTA has upped Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola to co-heads of its theater practice. Based…

Audible Theater Announces New York Premiere of Todd Almond’s I’m Almost Here

I’m Almost There

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Dances All Night with MY FAIR LADY's Michael Williams! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In the episode below, Ben dance all night (AND begs for more) with choreography from My Fair Lady, with the help of Michael Williams. Can you keep up?

Imagining Brighter Futures by Guesteditor

With support from the Ford Foundation, Theatre Futures invites thought leaders in the arts and beyond to reflect on our next chapter.

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Struts Down Hollywood Boulevard with PRETTY WOMAN's Renee Marino! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this latest episode, Ben struts down Hollywood Boulevard with choreography from Pretty Woman, with the help of Renee Marino. Can you keep up?

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Takes On His Hardest Choreography Yet with ANASTASIA's Kristen Smith by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In the episode below, Ben travels to the land of yesterday choreography from Anastasia, with the help of Kristen Smith Davis. Can you keep up?

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Cast Perform 'I Am Woman' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: To celebrate International Women's Day the cast of the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL have performed a special version of the hit song I Am …

Broadway's Best Unite with Shubert Foundation to Support Theatre in Our Schools by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just last month, the best of Broadway came together for the The 10th annual 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. Checko ut video highlights f…

MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: MJ the Musical is launching a 'Double Platinum' sweepstakes in celebration of 2 million tickets sold worldwide. Learn more and see how to enter!

Jelani Remy to Host NEXTGEN SPOTLIGHT Benefiting BC/EFA

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ NextGen Advocates will present NextGen Spotlight, a benefit concert featuring the future of Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

All New Footage From the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: All new footage has been released from the UK Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL. The tour opened at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 …

Licensing Rights Available for THE OLYMPIANS, Featuring Music of Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson & More

Theatrical Rights Worldwide just announced that performance rights for the new musical comedy, THE OLYMPIANS, are now available for licensing worldwide.

Jon Jon Briones Sing 'Way Down Hadestown' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Just last month Hadestown on Broadway just welcomed Olivier Award nominee Jon Jon Briones and daughter Isa Briones. Watch Jon Jon perform 'Way Day Hadestown' in…

Transport Group Announces 2024-25 Season

'Let It Go' From FROZEN Reaches RIAA Diamond Status

'Let It Go” from Walt Disney Records’ Frozen Original Soundtrack has been RIAA® certified Diamond, signifying 10 Million in sales. At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney Music Group P…

SPAMALOT Star Jonathan Bennett Spills the Tea on Making His Broadway Debut in the Hit Revival by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: in this video, Jonathan shares where he was when he found out he booked his first Broadway show,  how the Broadway community has embraced him as he transitione…

Video: A Declassified Understudy Survival Guide from Marissa Rosen

In this video, Water For Elephants understudy extraordinaire Marissa Rosen, who is usually onstage eight times a week as Sue, breaks down how she manages her gender-bent understudy track of …

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Character Breakdown: THE OUTSIDERS Cast Unpacks Their Roles by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, learn all about the characters of The Outsiders on Broadway, which is now playing at at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age and We're Not Upset About It... by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Alan Cumming chats more about his new show and welcomes celebrity guests to Studio 54, including Jane Krakowski, Peppermint, Patrick Pag…

Watch: 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Music Video From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.

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2024 NYIT Honorary Awards Celebration

Watch the Cast of Water for Elephants Perform “The Road Don’t Make You Young”

The Oath

Power Plays: A Hilarious Tribute to the Legends of American Improv

'Water for Elephants' will launch national tour from Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre

... Playbill quoted Schneider as saying. “We are thrilled to now be able to share this dazzling production by Jessica Stone and her creative team with ...

A Fairly Odd Musical Will Premiere Off-Broadway

Todd Almond's I'M ALMOST THERE to Have NY Premiere at Audible Theater

Audible will present the New York premiere of I’m Almost There, written and performed by Todd Almond and directed by David Cromer. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

‘Life and Trust’ Review: Choose Your Own Faustian Adventure by Maya Phillips

A new theatrical experience in the Financial District is composed of 25 individual stories, but it’s hard to make sense of any of them.

Photos/Video: Broadway Cast of OUR TOWN Explores the Town That Inspired Thornton Wilder's Iconic Play

The cast of Our Town recently embarked on a memorable journey to Peterborough, New Hampshire, the town that inspired Thornton Wilder’s timeless play.

Boeing-Boeing at Flat Rock Playhouse by Kevin Evans

This hilarious, emotionally muddled tale of 1960s polyamory is well worth your time.

Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

The “Chain of Fools” Audiobook is Out! by Trav S.D.

Good news — even to me! It seems the audiobook version of my 2013 book Chain of Fools: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies from Nickelodeons to Youtube has been out for two weeks, and nobody to…

Photos: Mattel Reveals Full Collection of WICKED Dolls; Now Available to Pre-Order

Mattel has unveiled the new line of Wicked dolls inspired by the characters from the highly anticipated musical movie coming this November. The recently announced Glinda and Elphaba singing…

Todd Almond Chats About His Musical "I'm Almost There" at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Broadway performer and songwriter Todd Almond sits down with Playbill's Jeffrey Vizcaíno to talk about his Odyssey-inspired musical I'm Almost ...

Disney's HERCULES Stage Show Coming To Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Onboard, …

Broadway Reimagines Classics With Fresh Energy - The Pinnacle Gazette

... playbill.com/article/broadway-grosses-analysis-the-wiz-revival-among-top-5-highest-grossing-shows · https://playbill.com/article/on-the-red-carpet ...

A FAIRLY ODD MUSICAL! Parody Will Make Off-Broadway Premiere

A Fairly Odd Musical! The Unauthorized Parody, a new interactive comedy spoofing the hit Nickelodeon TV series The Fairly OddParents, will make its Off-Broadway premiere next month! Le…

THE AFTER PARTY Event Will Raise Funds to Save The Laurie Beechman Theatre and West Bank Cafe

The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe will host a special one-night-only event, 'The After Party,' on Friday, August 16th, to benefit the fundraising efforts to save the iconic v…

Todd Almond Chats About His Musical "I'm Almost There" at Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Playbill

Broadway performer and songwriter Todd Almond sits down with Playbill's Jeffrey Vizcaíno to talk about his Odyssey-inspired musical I'm Almost There, the international search for the show's…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-…

Thoughts & prayers. 🙏 #soundofmusic #rodgersandhammerstein #julieandrews #shorts by Rodgers & Hammerstein

A Fairly Odd Musical! The Unauthorized Parody

THE CONNECTOR Deep Dive Issue #2: False Starts by Jason Robert Brown

What I wrote before I wrote what I wrote. With special guest appearances by Everest The Yeti, Maurizio Pollini, and Sting. Cast album and sheet music can be found here: https://found.ee/The…

The Lasting Change We Need by Guesteditor

The question isn't whether we can break out of theatre's dominant paradigms but how---and who will lead the charge.

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Isabella Rossellini at Rubix Festival in Montenegro by Emilija Kvočka

The Rubix festival, held for the second time in Porto Montenegro, in Tivat, represents an innovative and provocative combination of all branches, expressions and forms of art. Like a Rubik�…

Video: Mia Farrow Recalls Attending Patti LuPone's Party as Stephen Sondheim's Date

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss The Roommate, a new play that will open on Broadway September 12. During the interview, the two recalled…

Start With Justice by Guesteditor

Creating pathways to healthy and sustainable careers means shifting to human-centered art-making.

Lucie Jones performs Meadowlark from The Baker's Wife at West End LIVE 2024 by Official London Theatre

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, …

Engineering an Artistic Scientific Method by Guesteditor

The key to a thriving theatre education is space for experimentation.

Best Laid Plans

Theatre Review: ‘Big Fish’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Sue Tilberry

The current production of “Big Fish” at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) was almost the one that got away. The first two scheduled performances had to be cancelled due to serious f…

Tony Winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Returns to Broadway With ‘Purpose’ by Michael Paulson

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins had Broadway success this year with a drama starring Sarah Paulson. In February, he’ll return with a new play directed by Phylicia Rashad.

‘Appropriate’ Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Sets Next Broadway Show, ‘Purpose,’ Directed by Phylicia Rashad by Rebecca Rubin

“Purpose,” a new show from “Appropriate” playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will open on Broadway in the spring of 2025. Phylicia Rashad will direct the play, which is set to begin p…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Purpose, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Open on Broadway in March 2025 by Hayley Levitt

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, a new play by Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will open on Broadway in 2025. Two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad wil…

Phylicia Rashad to Direct New Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Play on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Phylicia Rashad will make her Broadway directing debut with a new play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.  The play, Purpose, marks Jacobs-Jenkins return to Broadway after his play, Appropriate, a …

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ ‘Purpose’ Heading To Broadway In 2025 With Phylicia Rashad Directing by Denise Petski

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Appropriate, The Comeuppance), and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia…

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose to Play on Broadway

Jonathan Silverstein to Step Down as Keen Company Artistic Director

Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Celebrates Opening Night

It was an opening for a princess Monday night at the Hudson Theatre. The best of the theatre community came out to celebrate the official arrival of Once Upon a Mattress. Watch as we take yo…

Filling Your Theatre Prescription by Guesteditor

Picture a world where the live arts are an integral part of our civic and mental health.

Putting it Together

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Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!

Merry-go-round of codependence by Kerry Reid

Domestic violence, suicide, bullying—Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s 1945 musical Carousel is as famous for its dark subject matter as its soaring score. (My high school gradu…

Big Tech Thriller JOB, Starring Sydney Lemmon and Peter Friedman, Extends on Broadway by Four Weeks by Darryn King

JOB, the psychological thriller starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, has extended its run by four weeks. The 80-minute two-hander will now play at Broadway's Hayes Theater until Octob…

JOB Extends Broadway Run to October

The hit psychological thriller, JOB, has extened its Broadway run! The play, written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring original cast members Peter Friedman an…

A trip worth taking by Kerry Reid

During the pandemic shutdown, perhaps nothing surprised me as much with Zoom theater as seeing magicians work their craft without the close-up settings we’re so used to, especially in Chic…

A Bucketful of Bricktop by Trav S.D.

Born of an August 14, the great Jazz Age figure known as Bricktop (Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, 1894-1984). Bricktop was a queer woman of color. Two colors, not just bl…

Broadway Grosses w/e 8/11/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 8/11/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

The InterPlays explores the joy of falling in love by Katie Powers

Fat Theatre Project makes an exuberant debut with The InterPlays, an anthology of short plays celebrating and untangling the enigma of love.  Founded by Eileen Tull in early 2024, Fat Theat…

Barbra Streisand, Shaina Taub, and More Join Jewish Women For Kamala Call

Barbra Streisand, Shaina Taub, and more have joined as speakers for the upcoming Jewish Women For Kamala call. The event is set to take place on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 8:00pm ET / 5…

Pericles al fresco by Jack Helbig

For those of us who know and love Shakespeare mostly for his most popular plays—the often produced comedies, tragedies, and histories—Pericles is a hard play to warm up to. Pericles’s …

Backstage family drama by Marissa Oberlander

Tin Drum Theatre Company’s inaugural production is well-suited for its motto, “where dramatic disturbances are the norm.” Founding member Steve Needham’s original one-act, directed b…

Failure to take root by Amanda Finn

There is irony in this play bookending itself with a Blanche DuBois scene from A Streetcar Named Desire, because those moments hold more nuance than the rest of This One Will Grow. As the yo…

Inside the cast album recording studio by Ruthie Fierberg

In the next part of the cast album series, learn what happens during recording.

Exclusive: ‘Job’ on Broadway receives extension by Michael Abourizk

The new play by Max Wolf Friedlich will play four additional weeks at the Hayes Theater.

Character Breakdown: SUFFS Cast Unpacks Their Roles by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as the cast of Suffs unpacks their roles ahead of opening night!

New Images & Footage of CLUE North American Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Check out new footage and images of the North American Tour of Clue.

Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR singing 'Let The Sun Shine In.' Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and boo…

All New Trailer For CAPTAIN AMAZING at Southwark Playhouse Borough by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. Previews are…

Character Breakdown: MOTHER PLAY Cast Unpacks Their Roles by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Previews are now underway for Second Stage's newest play- Paula Vogel's Mother Play. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles!

SUFFS Cast and Creatives Unite for Inspiring Women's History Month Conversation by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: 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 d…

A Dozen Actors Who Have Played Doc Holliday in the Movies by Trav S.D.

Born of an August 14, John Henry “Doc” Holliday (1851-1887): gunfighter, gambler, dentist, and TB sufferer. Holliday was a classically educated son of Georgia, who got his dentistry degr…

A Writer & His Muses- A Chat with LEMPICKA's Matt Gould & His Leading Ladies by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this episode, we are joined by composer Matt Gould, who is making his Broadway debut with Lempicka after working on this project for over 14 years with Carso…

Resilience and Love: A Preview of “Hisako’s House” by Sharon Hoyer

It began with Robyn Mineko Williams wanting to learn more about her grandmother. Her grandmother's home is the setting for Williams’ “Hisako’s House," a deeply personal dance performan…

Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster Are the New Merry Murderers of SWEENEY TODD by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit chat about their final weeks in the Tony-winning revival of Sweeney Todd.

Oedipus Rex review – an unmissable and inclusive update of Stravinsky by Keith Bruce

National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghThere was wonderfully precise singing and magnificently dramatic orchestral work, but the promenading community chorus, featuring local NHS workers, may…

Ben Platt Is Feeling the Love and Playing the Palace by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony winner Ben Platt is indeed back on Broadway later this spring when he arrives at the newly renovated Palace Theatre. In this video, watch as he chats more …

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Once Upon a Mattress,’ Alyssa Milano to Join ‘Chicago,’ ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Tour Cast Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podcast rec…

WAITRESS' Caitlin Houlahan on Tonight's LAW & ORDER: SVU by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: 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 atta…

Stars of LEMPICKA and HADESTOWN Gather to Celebrate Unveiling of Chavkin Way by BroadwayWorld

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

André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Starring André De Shields (Hadestown, the Wiz) and Ato Blankson-Wood (Cabaret, Hamlet, Slave Play), the podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin…

Adrian Dunbar & Stephanie J. Block discuss Kiss Me, Kate at Barbican Theatre by Official London Theatre

To be or not to be…in love. That’s the question in the star-packed, sizzling new production of Cole Porter‘s legendary musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate. Fall “so in love” with your le…

Huey Lewis Opens the Broadway Box Office for THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Huey Lewis, opened the box office of the upcoming new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll with the “Power of Love” special.

Jo Ellen Pellman & More in WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Get a first look at footage of White Rose: The Musical starring Jo Ellen Pellman and more.

The Sex Lives of Puppets review – kaleidoscope of carnality with no strings attached by Chris Wiegand

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghBased on real interviews, these verbatim-style sketches are often candid and funny, with some emotional revelations Jeremy rubs his nipples and calls Meryl’s …

Broadway Pipeline: August 14, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" by JK

Play It Again: Oliver!'s "As Long As He Needs Me" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several differ…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

On the Couch with Sonya Kerr

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‘I feel a rising anxiety ...’ My odyssey through Edinburgh’s intense, unsettling one-to-one shows by Anya Ryan

What is it like to be the solo audience member at a fringe performance? I found out at a range of shows designed to give the viewer exactly this experience I’m standing on an Edinburgh str…

My Cousin Frank

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SIX Rehearsals: UK & International Tour 2024-25 👑 by Six

A sneak peak inside the UK & International Tour cast’s royal rehearsal room 👀👑💜 #rehearsals #sixtour #queendom

Happy Birthday, Melinda Marx by Trav S.D.

Born this day in 1946, Melinda Marx. Groucho’s youngest child was briefly the most public of her generation of Marxes, by virtue of the fact that she was a performer who appeared in films …

“Glengarry Glen Ross” Revival To Open In Spring 2025 by Andrew Poretz

Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin (HBO’s “Succession”; This is Our Youth), Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Award-Winner and Golden Globe Nominee Bob Od…

“Particle Fever” Musical Now In Development by Andrew Poretz

If you’ve ever yearned for a musical about particle physics, this is your lucky day! Particle Fever, a new musical about one of history’s most consequential scientific experiments, is cu…

Casting Complete For “The Big Gay Jamboree” by Andrew Poretz

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere production of Marla Mindelle’s musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. Directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, The Big Gay Jamboree, a …

Green Day’s American Idiot to Rock Chatswood this September by Aussie Theatre

Get ready to experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Green Day’s American Idiot as it hits the stage

‘I was afraid somebody might run on stage and harm us’: the Taiwanese play that dares to address nationhood by Chi-Hui Lin

This Is Not An Embassy, now beginning a European tour, raises questions sure to infuriate China. The creative team explain why it is a risk worth taking For most performers, the biggest fear…

Legends in Concert returns for a magnificent seventh season by Aussie Theatre

Direct from Las Vegas, Legends in Concert will return to entertain Melbourne audiences again after a near sellout 6th season

TIME • RONE

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Baker Boy headlines a deadly line up of First Nations musical artivists at BLAKTIVISM 2024 concert as part of ALWAYS LIVE by Aussie Theatre

Baker Boy headlines a line-up of living legends and rising voices of First Nations musical activism in the return of

Melbourne Theatre Company – The Realities Of The American Dream On Stage In TOPDOG / UNDERDOG by Aussie Theatre

The iconic American masterwork Topdog/Underdog, written by the acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks will begin performances on Friday 23 August at Southbank

Powerful exhibition celebrates the creative voices of those with prison histories by Aussie Theatre

People with lived experience in the criminal justice system are celebrating their creative talents in an inspiring exhibition at The

Hit coming-of-age drama GOLDEN BLOOD opens at STC next month by Aussie Theatre

One of Australian theatre’s most exciting voices of her generation, writer and actor Merlynn Tong, is set to make her

Photos: Ariana Madix Welcomes LOVE ISLAND Co-Stars To CHICAGO On Broadway

Tonight at Chicago on Broadway, Kaylor Martin, Serena Page, JaNa Craig and Olivia Walker visited their 'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix, where she is currently starring as Roxie …

Cast Of Old Globe's ENGLISH On Favorite Classroom Memories by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In an exclusive video, the cast of San Diego's Old Globe's production of English share with us what their favorite classroom memories are. English plays at the…

Get An First Look At PRIVATE JONES At Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look Signature Theatre's world premiere musical Private Jones. The musical is written and directed by Marshall Pailet (…

Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars Hit The Pink Carpet On Opening Night

Once Upon a Mattress celebrated its return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and S…

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CINDERELLA Director Chris Stewart Talks Children's Theatre Company's New Production by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Break out the glass slippers! The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION opens at the Taft Theatre February 17…

“Suddenly, Seymour” - Talia Suskauer & Etai Benson (Little Shop of Horrors) by bwaySHO

“Snow White” Actress Posts “Free Palestine,” Threatens Success of Broadway Show This Fall, 2025 Movie by Roger Friedman

Actress Rachel Zegler will not keep her opinions to herself, no matter how unpopular. Yesterday, Zegler — who became better known thanks to Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story — Twee…

Full Cast Announced for Sunset Boulevard Broadway Revival by Belaid S

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Sunset Boulevard has revealed its full cast, ahead of preview performances starting September 28

Hadestown Announces New West End Cast as Lead Roles Change Hands by Belaid S

The Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is set for some exciting new changes in its West End production. The show, which

Alyssa Milano to Make Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago by Belaid S

Alyssa Milano is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the first time, and fans couldn’t be more excited! The TV

‘A 70-year-old skipping about pretending to be 20’: the new era of age-blind casting by Emma John

Though Ian McKellen gave his Hamlet at the age of 82, older women rarely get the chance to play young characters. But with Imelda Staunton in Hello Dolly and Geraldine James as Rosalind, are…

INVESTIGATION: Broadway Bares Suggests the Existence of Broadway WEARS, Where Stars Sing and Dance Fully Clothed by Broadway Beat

by Nick Navari. @nnavari. NEW YORK, NY - Broadway Bares, the annual burlesque fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, just...