KIMBERLY AKIMBO To Have West Coast Debut At San Diego Civic Theatre

The acclaimed musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO makes its West Coast debut in San Diego. Discover the story of a teenager with a rare condition navigating high school and family challenges.

Archie Moore’s Golden Lion-winning kith and kin donated to world-leading art museums

The post Archie Moore’s Golden Lion-winning kith and kin donated to world-leading art museums appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

The Fabulist, Charing Cross Theatre review - fine singing cannot rescue an incoherent production by Gary Naylor

★★ THE FABULIST, CHARING CROSS THEATRE Plenty of ambition, but achieves very little Beautiful music, but curious decisions in scripting and staging sink the show On opening night, there…

National Circus Festival unveils full program for 2024

The post National Circus Festival unveils full program for 2024 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

‘Never give up hope’: Singer, actor and Pittsburgh native Billy Porter rocks luncheon hosted by Pelosi by Benjamin Kail / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Watch New Yorkers dance ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ choreography in Central Park by Andy Lefkowitz

On Aug. 12, more than 1,000 New York residents came together in Central Park for a one-of-a-kind dance event.

Stunning World Debut as 168 GLP impression X5 IP Maxx Join the AC/DC Tour by Michael Eddy

Neg Earth supremo Dave Ridgway came to the assistance of Creative Director and Lighting Designer Terry Cook when he was seeking the kind of raw power from a new generation washlight that aud…

LightParts Celebrates Surviving 20 Years in The Entertainment Lighting Biz by Michael Eddy

LightParts Inc., the parts and repair source for entertainment lighting, is celebrating surviving for 20 years in the entertainment lighting business. And a pandemic too! LightParts was foun…

BONUS: Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #1 by NPR

Your friends at Wait Wait head over to the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago to cover whatever's left over after the real reporters take care of the actual news.Learn more about…

ChamSys Offers Comprehensive Training and New Products at PLASA 2024 by Michael Eddy

ChamSys will be conducting a series of learning sessions during the first two days of the three-day PLASA 2024 show, which runs from September 1-3. The sessions will cover a variety of topic…

ADJ Encore LP12IP Luminaires Selected To Illuminate Prestigious Houston Fashion Show by Michael Eddy

The society event of the year, Houston’s Trailblazers Awards luncheon and fashion show kicks off the city’s Rodeo season in style. This year’s edition was hosted in the Hilton Americas…

158 Claypaky Arolla Aqua Units Light up Max Pezzali’s Stadium Tour by Michael Eddy

Max Pezzali’s first real stadium tour in over 30 years of his career, Max Forever, sold out across all venues, drawing floods of fans of all ages eager to sing along at the top of their lu…

Ian McKellen Says Fat Suit 'Saved' Him From Severe Injury In PLAYER KINGS Fall

Sir Ian McKellen, who previously suffered a fall off stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London, has revealed that his costume saved him from more sever…

Meet MOULIN ROUGE's Newest Star, Jessica Lee Goldyn, on Backstage with Richard Ridge by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with Moulin Rouge! The Musical's new dancing diva, Jessica Lee Goldyn.

Kate Bergstrom Talks THE 39 STEPS on Backstage with Richard Ridge by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with the director of the Repertory Theatre of St Louis' The 39 Steps, Kate Bergstrom.

Richard Ridge 'Auditions' for the Creators of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Play That Goes Wrong has taken on audiences in London, on Broadway, and far beyond. Now the beloved play is running off-Broadway at New World Stages (340 W…

Gabriella Uhl & Jonathan Lengel Talk 13: THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Gabriella Uhl and Jonathan Lengel ahead of the premiere of 13: the Musical to discuss landing their dream roles in …

Richard Thomas and Jacqueline Williams Get Ready to Take TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on the Road by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with two of the stars of the To Kill a Mockingbird national tour, Richard Thomas and Jacqueline Williams.

JD McCrary,Frankie McNellis, & Lindsey Blackwell Talk New Jason Robert Brown Songs in 13 THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Richard Ridge sat down with JD McCrary, Frankie McNellis, and Lindsay Blackwell to discuss their favorite moments while filming 13: the Musical. The three risin…

T. Oliver Reid Talks Taking Over as HADESTOWN's New Hermes by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: A new man is singin' a sad song on the road to hell. Just last month, original Broadway cast member T. Oliver Reid officially took over the role of Hermes in H…

Alfie Allen Talks HANGMEN, McDonagh & More on Backstage with Richard Ridge by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Hangmen got a second chance at Broadway after it was forced to shutter while still in previews back in 2020. Now it's back, and this time around, Alfie Allen jo…

TINA's Nick Rashad Burroughs Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch as Richard catches up with the new star of Tina- The Tine Turner Musical, Nick Rashad Burroughs.

Brandon Victor Dixon Opens Up About His New Broadway Gig in CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Earlier this month, Brandon Victor Dixon stepped into the role of Billy Flynn at Broadway's Chicago. Now he is telling us all about his new role in this video.

Jade Anouka Is Bringing HEART to New York City by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Directed by Ola Ince, the world premiere production on Heart began performances on July 9 with an official opening set for Sunday, July 17 at the Minetta Lane …

Gideon Glick Cooks Up a New Book- Give My Swiss Chards to Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Gideon Glick is telling us all about his delicious new project- Give My Swiss Chards to Broadway, a Broadway-lover's cookbook! Watch the full video interview.

Meet MOULIIN ROUGE!'s New Stars- Derek Klena & Ashley Loren! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Richard Ridge catches up with Moulin Rouge!'s newest stars Ashley Loren and Derek Klena, as they discuss what it's been like sharing the stage with one another,…

Montego Glover Talks Stepping Into the Witch's Shoes in INTO THE WOODS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: On September 6, Montego Glover was one of seven stars who joined the Broadway cast of Into the Woods. Now she's telling us all about her first performances in t…

Worlds Collide with Two Stars of DEAR EVAN HANSEN- Meet Stephen Christopher Anthony & Sam Tutty by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Before both productions of Dear Evan Hansen take their final bows, BroadwayWorld is catching up with not one, but two Evans- Stephen Christopher Anthony, who c…

Mark Hogue Joins the Parnelli Board of Advisors by Michael Eddy

Mark Hogue, a live event industry professional for over 50 years, has agreed to join the Parnelli Board of Advisors. Hogue has spent those years as an Audio Engineer or Production or Tour Ma…

Building Tomorrow's Legacy by New York Philharmonic

We’re looking back to this past April, when the NY Phil hosted a weeklong celebration of music education. High school musicians from across all five New York City boroughs performed in a s…

Costume Exhibit | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

Step into FOUR DECADES of theatrical history! 👗👑 The FREE Costume Exhibit in the Shiva Theater is NOW OPEN and showcases exquisite pieces from iconic productions like A CHORUS LINE, H…

Grin reaper by Kerry Reid

Steppenwolf has been mixing it up in recent (post-COVID shutdown) years with solo comedy outings from national names like Mike Birbiglia (The Old Man and the Pool) and Alex Edelman (Just for…

Frontier Touring and AEG Presents agree alliance with Hordern Pavilion operator Playbill Group

We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support? As an independent publisher, we need reader support ...

"See You in Court," Sung by Darren Criss and Catherine Cohen, From Gwyneth Goes Skiing

18:55 · Go to channel. Playbill Songwriter Series: The Multi-Lingual Artistry of Spring Awakening's Robi Hager. Playbill•366 views · 4:21 · Go to ...

Australia's Playbill Group Inks Partnership with AEG Presents, Frontier Touring

Playbill also merchandises for theatrical productions including musicals, national theater and music companies in 12 countries worldwide. It also ...

AEG Presents partners with Australia's Playbill Group | IQ Magazine

Established in 1958 in Sydney, Playbill is a family-owned venue management specialist and merchandiser.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for A WONDERFUL WORLD- THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in rehearsal! The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2…

NEW VOICES 2024 | Endless Ovations! by Paper Mill Playhouse

A show unlike any other produced by Paper Mill Playhouse, this special concert features 122 talented young performers, including Rising Star Award winners and nominees. The 2024 New Voices C…

A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy, by Tia Levings by Alaina Johns

A Well-Trained Wife, Tia Levings’s gripping new memoir about her path in and out of a high-control Christian religion, is also an urgent warning to US voters who care about women’s right…

Video: Inside the Recording of Aaron Lazar's 'Impossible Dream' Benefit Album

Broadway star Aaron Lazar appeared on Good Morning America on Tuesday to discuss his ALS diagnosis and the forthcoming benefit album that includes numerous members of the theatre community. …

Kristen Barrett named vice president of development at New 42 by Michael Abourizk

Barrett previously led the development team at the School of American Ballet.

Legato Limbo Loud or GoFastWait introduces Chicago to Neal Adelman by Kerry Reid

I’d never heard of Neal Adelman before seeing brand-new Dodge Box Theatre’s evening of one-acts, presented under the somewhat confounding omnibus title of Legato Limbo Loud or GoFastWait…

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Available to Watch at the New York Public Library

A live capture of Merrily We Roll Along is now available to watch at the New York Public Library. However, this recording is one of two filmed versions of the production. In June, it was ann…

Philippe Aymard to make Broadway debut in ‘Water for Elephants’ by Michael Abourizk

Aymard will step into the role of Walter, temporarily replacing original star Joe De Paul.

Network remains more powerful onscreen than onstage by Dmitry Samarov

Adapting stage to screen poses many problems. There’s usually something leaden and, uh, stagey about making a movie of a play; witness how few watchable Shakespeare films there are. They�…

‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘The Wiz’ have highest-grossing weeks while overall box office slides by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Aug. 18, the 25 currently running productions grossed $28,132,262.

Do it with style by Amanda Finn

Existing IP doesn’t always translate from screen to musical theater stage. In many ways, Back to the Future: the Musical is one of those shows. Some of the songs are mediocre at best and i…

"See You in Court," Sung by Darren Criss and Catherine Cohen, From Gwyneth Goes Skiing by Playbill

Awkward Productions brings their new parody docu-musical Gwyneth Goes Skiing to the Edinburgh Fringe. Check out one of the songs from the show, "See You in Court," written by Leland and feat…

How an ‘Ivy League Witch’ Brought Broadway to Tarot Cards by Gordon Cox

Broadway fans often talk about theater as a spiritual experience — but most of them aren’t thinking of tarot cards when they say it. That could change thanks to a new tarot deck that’s…

Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father review – winning comedy about commitment and a lost coil by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe standup delivers bullet-proof set-pieces in a masterclass on threading emotional significance through joyful autobiography Last year, a late reveal recast A…

40th Annual Artios Awards Get a Date for 2025 Ceremony

Casting Society has announced that the 40th Annual Artios Awards, honoring excellence in casting across feature films, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials, and theatre, will be…

Sara Bareilles’ First Orchestral Concert at Hollywood Bowl Features Ravishing Treatments of Broadway Hits, Feminist Anthems and New Material: Concer by Chris Willman

Whatever counts as Sara Bareilles’ day job right now, it’s not regualrly releasing albums and touring. Her last studio album (2019’s “Amidst the Chaos”) and tour are both five year…

From Camp Tamiment to Broadway: ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Returns with a Splash by Belaid S

In a lively preview at the Hudson Theater, audiences were in stitches watching Sutton Foster, decked out in pajamas as

Beowulf Boritt, Jeff Mahshie, Ken Billington and more will design ‘Left on Tenth’; full creative team revealed by Michael Abourizk

Two rescue dogs will also appear alongside stars Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher.

Remembering BSR writer Margaret Darby by Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall remembers BSR writer Margaret Darby, who died in April. She was a musician, linguist, and librarian; an astute yet generous journalist and critic; and a beloved colleague and…

Titanic- The Artifact Exhibition

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Video: MiMi Scardulla Cuddles Up with Her Broadway Pets, Gypsy & Baby

When some of our favorite performers aren't onstage, they're at home, cuddling up with their beloved pets. In this video, watch as Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club star MiMi Scardulla introduces …

Broadway Box Office: ‘Oh, Mary!’ Breaks Another House Record, ‘The Wiz’ Hits Closing High by Caitlin Huston

Cole Escola’s Oh Mary! broke the house record at the Lyceum Theatre last week, bringing in $1.057 million and besting its own record from July 21.  The production, written and starring Es…

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands will lead ‘Swept Away’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

Casting is finalized for the new Avett Brothers-scored musical.

Rory O’Malley to Join the L.A. Cast of Reefer Madness the Musical

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to Discuss Broadway Poster Art at NYPL

BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge will discuss the artistry of Broadway posters and window cards with the people who created these iconic images at NYPL. Learn how to attend!

Latino Theater Company Reprises Chicano-Noir Satire Whittier Boulevard

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Theatre Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ presented by The Talent Machine Company at AACC’s Pascal Center for the Performing Arts by Sue Tilberry

The classic musical “Oklahoma!,” the first collaboration between Richard Rogers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein (lyrics and book), opened on Broadway in 1943. The play is considered to hav…

Theatre Review: ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Bowie Community Theatre by Julia Tucker

Joseph Kesselring’s 1939 play, “Arsenic and Old Lace,” features an eccentric cast of characters, a fast-paced plot with many twists and turns, and an array of comical moments. Bowie Co…

Mighty ‘The Wiz’ Skips Away With Hefty $2M In Weekly Ticket Sales – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

Broadway seemed to take a breath last week before as it eyes the fall season, with box office for the second full week of August dipping about 9% from the previous week. In all, the 25 shows…

Condé Nast Inks Multiyear OpenAI Deal for Its Magazine Brands by Caitlin Huston

 Condé Nast is the latest media organization to strike a multiyear partnership with OpenAI. As part of the partnership, content from Vogue, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Archit…

With Chicago, Alyssa Milano Becomes the Broadway Baby of Who's the Boss?'s Family of Stage Stars by Hayley Levitt

On September 16, Alyssa Milano makes her Broadway debut as Chicago’s unrepentant murderess Roxie Hart. It’s a career milestone for the actress who is still one of the most recognizable f…

New York Theater Community Organizes Broadway for Harris

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@playbill. , though I think somewhat surprised by what exactly my job is.playbill.com/artic… How Chris Hayes Went From Playwright to MSNBC Host.

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8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival by Pauline Adamek

Torrance-Based Kala Koa Entertainment presents the 8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival. A Celebration of the Small Four-Stringed Wonder; Unique Family-Friendly Festival …

Rogue Machine presents “Human Error” by Terry Morgan

In my fifty-seven years of life, I’ve never seen this country so divided and tribalized. I think the media bears a lot of blame for this, referring to us as living in red or blue states an…

The Skin of Our Teeth

3 review – knockabout fun as Ambika Mod rejoins her old improv gang by Brian Logan

Assembly George Square, EdinburghNaomi Petersen and Graham Dickson complete the trio who weave a tangled web out of three words suggested by the audience Before she became a star via This Is…

Rocky Horror Picture Show 49th Anniversary National Tour Will Feature Original Cast Members

Full Creative Team Announced for Left on Tenth on Broadway

Photos & Video: ANYTHING GOES at The Muny Starring Jeanna de Waal & More

Check out photos and video of Anything Goes at The Muny! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside THE GREAT GATSBY's Weekly Understudy Rehearsals

Where's the party? It's at The Great Gatsby's weekly understudy rehearsals! Cast member Carissa Gaughran is giving audiences an inside look at the musical's understudy rehearsals, which typ…

Burning Leaves

Hot Fat People SING!

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LA Escena 2024 Festival of Hispanic Classical Theater

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Mike Greenberg Named New Host of ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ by Caitlin Huston

Mike Greenberg has been named host of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Greenberg currently hosts ESPN’s morning show, Get Up, and the Greeny radio show.  He previously hosted NBA Countdown,…

At Edinburgh Fringe, There Are 2 Plays About Gwyneth Paltrow by Houman Barekat

Multiple shows at the Edinburgh Fringe make camp fun out of the 2023 civil action that spurred a thousand memes — and one of them is a triumph.

Life Line

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 8/18/24: WICKED, CABARET & More Top the List

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 8/18/2024.

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, and More Announced for Swept Away on Broadway

SYCAMORE TREES Cast Recording Featuring Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn & More Out This Month

PS CLASSICS will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s autobiographical musical Sycamore Trees. Learn more about the musical!

70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals…

La MaMa to Present New Richard Foreman Play

Time Magazine Lays Off 22 Staffers Amid Advertising Pullback, Restructuring by Caitlin Huston

Time magazine is cutting 22 roles across departments, including editorial, technology, sales & marketing and TIME Studios.  In a memo to staff announcing the layoffs Tuesday, Time CEO J…

Todd Philips Reveals Scrapped Plans for JOKER Stage Musical

A new feature with Joker director Todd Philips has shed new light on the highly anticipated musical sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Prior to the development of the sequel, Phi…

Cynthia Erivo to be Honored by the Human Rights Campaign

Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winning and Academy Award nominated star, Cynthia Erivo, will be honored as the recipient of The Human Rights Campaign's National Equality Award at this year’s …

On the Fame-Adjacent Virginia Hammond by Trav S.D.

A brief squint today at the life of stage and screen actress Virginia Hammond (Louise Shumate, 1893-1972). Hammond was born into an old Virginia Huguenot family; the original spelling of Shu…

He Wants People Restarting Their Lives to See Themselves Onstage by Robin Pogrebin

Tarell Alvin McCraney, the artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, is focused on bringing marginalized people to the theater.

The Wizard of Oz: A Holiday Musical Panto for All

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Review: Next to Normal at Barrington Stage Company by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive review: Nect to Normal at Barringtoin Stagte Company

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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Tour Featuring Original Cast Members to Launch This Fall

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, will be celebrating its 49th anniversary and embarking on three national tours stopping in over 50 citi…

Jim Barry, Longtime Usher at Broadway's St. James Theatre, Dies at 69 by Darryn King

Jim Barry, a longtime usher at the St. James Theatre and a familiar face to many in the Broadway community, died on August 18. He was 69. Tributes have poured in on social media. “The kin…

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Brian Stokes Mitchell is Sharing 'Songs and Stories' on Backstage Live! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will return to Feinstein's/54 Below from June 20-25 for his show, Songs and Stories, as part of the Diamond …

Alex Lawther Talks Taking on HAMLET at the Park Avenue Armory by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Stage and screen star Alex Lawther stars in Hamlet at the Park Avenue Armory and he is telling BroadwayWorld all about playing the iconic role, the tricks of ta…

Meet the HADESTOWN Tour's New Orpheus- Chibueze Ihuoma by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: There's a new Orpheus coming to a town near you! Chibueze Ihuoma, previously an understudy in the national tour of Hadestown, just officially took over the rol…

Will Swenson Talks Becoming Neil Diamond in Broadway-Bound A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: A beautiful noise is coming up from the streets of Boston! The world premiere engagement of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is now playing at Bosto…

Burn Baby, Burn

Dozens Of Broadway’s Biggest Names Organize To Support Kamala Harris-Tim Walz Ticket by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: More than 50 of Broadway’s biggest names, including actors, directors, producers, writers and others, are organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidenti…

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Music News: PS Classics Presents the Long-Awaited Original Cast Recording of “Sycamore Trees” by David Roberts

PS CLASSICS, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American Popular Song, will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s acclaimed autobiographical musical Sy…

Where Have You Seen the Stars of Gossip Girl Onstage?

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Photos: ROMEO AND JULIET at A.R.T.

Get a first look at photos of Romeo and Juliet at A.R.T. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Annette Bening to Chair Celebrity Poker Tournament for the Entertainment Community Fund

The Entertainment Community Fund will present the second annual Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament. Learn more about the event!

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Video: Jeff Goldblum Recalls Singing on WICKED Set Between Takes

Jeff Goldblum stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the new Netflix series, Kaos, where he plays the Greek God Zeus. Also in the interview, Goldblum teased the upcoming Wicke…

Orfeh Is Joining Broadway's Chicago as Matron 'Mama' Morton for Limited Engagement by Beth Stevens

Chicago is getting a new Keeper of the Keys! Golden-voiced Broadway star Orfeh is joining the cast of the long-running hit musical Chicago, beginning on August 26. The performer, perhaps bes…

Left on Tenth, Starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, Sets Broadway Creative Team by Hayley Levitt

Left on Tenth, Delia Ephron's stage adaptation of her memoir, has the full creative team for its upcoming Broadway production, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher. Previews begi…

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands and More Will Get Swept Away on Broadway; Show Completes Casting by Darryn King

Swept Away, the new seafaring musical scored by the Avett Brothers, has completed casting for its upcoming Broadway production. Performances will begin at the Longacre Theatre on October 29 …

Netflix Releases Teaser Art for THE PIANO LESSON Film; Trailer Coming Tomorrow

Netflix has just released the teaser art, along with new details, for the highly anticipated film adaptation of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, which will be released later this year. The …

The Lion King perform at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024 by Official London Theatre

To celebrate the sunny weather, here’s a little throwback to the cast of The Lion King performing at their Community Garden at Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival last month. Their showc…

Theater Review: Sutton Foster Shines Bright in Broadway Revival of “Once Upon a Mattress” by Christopher Caggiano

This "Mattress" is all about Sutton Foster. And that’s a good thing.

JULIAN SCHLOSSBERG – A CAPITAL GUY By Peter Filichia

Nice press conference at Sardi’s for julian schlossberg. No, I did not make two typos when putting his name in lowercase letters. That’s the way they’re printed on the cover of his new…

‘Swept Away’ Broadway Cast Confirmed: John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands To Lead Musical by Greg Evans

John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Wayne Duvall will star in Broadway’s upcoming Avett Brothers musical Swept Away, reprising their acclaimed performances from the sh…

Orfeh to Join Broadway Cast of Chicago

Beowulf Boritt, Jeff Mahshie, and More Join Creative Team For LEFT ON TENTH on Broadway

Left on Tenth has announced the full creative team for the new Broadway play.  The production is set to begin performances at The James Earl Jones Theatre on September 26, with its official…

Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster

Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress re…

Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!

The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!

Video: Rachel Zegler Stars in First Trailer for Disaster Comedy Y2K

A24 has just dropped the first trailer for Y2K, Kyle Mooney’s disaster comedy starring Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, Alicia Silverstone, Tim Heidecker, and…

Father/Son Will Play the Coalhouse Walkers in St. Louis RAGTIME Following Viral Post

Just last year, social media was abuzz over a video shared by Hamilton star Tamar Greene, who took a break from a concert rehearsal to croon Ragtime's 'Wheels of a Dream' to his newborn son…

Revel in the Splendor of 'Sparkling Diamond Stories,' Hosted by Moulin Rouge! Star JoJo by Broadway.com

Earlier this summer, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque returned to the glittering world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as the courtesan Satine—the role with which she made her Broadway debut last year…

The BSR Podcast, Season 8, Episode 10: The 2024 Philly Bookstore Crawl on August 24 by Darnelle Radford

Podcast host Darnelle Radford sits down with author and literary agent Eric Smith and Philly bookstore owners Catie Gainor and Sara Zia Ebrahimi Hughes to talk all things Philly Bookstore Cr…

When the Arts Become a Partisan Issue, We All Lose by American Theatre Editors

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s veto of all arts and cultural funding in Florida is a crushing blow—and an opportunity to organize.

Netflix Touts 150 Percent Increase In Ad Sale Commitments This Upfront by Caitlin Huston

Netflix saw a more than 150 percent increase in ad sales commitment after this year’s upfront, compared to last year, the streaming giant said Tuesday.  The commitments included buys from…

Starlight Express | 2024 London Vox Pops by Official London Theatre

Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, inclu…

Video: Watch Hillary Clinton Quote SUFFS During Her DNC Speech

Hillary Clinton quoted Suffs during her speech at the Democratic National Convention last night. Watch the video of the musical's producer quoting 'The March (We Demand Equality)' and 'Keep …

Orfeh Will Join the Broadway Cast of CHICAGO as 'Matron Mama Morton'

Tony nominee Orfeh will join the Broadway company of Chicago in the role of 'Matron Mama Morton' beginning next week! Her limited run will begin on Monday, August 26 at the Ambassador Thea…

AT Education Monthly: Summer Camp, Youth Empowerment, and STEAM by American Theatre Editors

Checking out "OtherWorlds" on Governors Island, and industry folks offer insight on essential non-arts courses for theatremakers.

The 39 Steps review – comic homage to Hitchcock thriller goes off the rails by Chris Wiegand

Trafalgar theatre, London With four actors playing 130 parts, this revival of Patrick Barlow’s take on the spy film is fitfully funny but ultimately frustrating ‘Think of the strain invo…

Why a 90,000-square-foot home makes excellent fodder for a musical by Ruthie Fierberg

Writer Lindsay Ferrentino explains why she fell in love with socialite Jackie Siegel and had to adapt her story into the musical “The Queen of Versailles.”

Orfeh to join Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ as Matron Mama Morton by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony Award nominee will return to the Main Stem for the first time since 2018.

“…the miracles of democracy and community”: AOC at the DNC, video and transcript by New York Theater

“Six years ago, I was taking omelette orders as a waitress in New York City. I didn’t have health insurance. My family was fighting off foreclosure and we were struggling with bills afte…

Unleash Your Inner Disney Gay With My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) - YouTube

Watch clips here. Unleash Your Inner Disney Gay With My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) 389 views · 6 hours ago ...more. Playbill.

Frontier Touring, AEG Partners With Playbill Group - The Music Network

Playbill Group, the venue management specialist that operates Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, has forged an alliance with Frontier Touring and AEG ...

A Very Serious™️ Conversation With Catherine Cohen - YouTube

... interactions and Edinburgh Fringe survival tips. A Very Serious™️ Conversation With Catherine Cohen. 145 views · 6 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 211K.

Playbill Group Partners With AEG Presents, Frontier Touring - Variety Australia

Formed in 1958, Playbill's interests include management of the Hordern Pavilion, also merchandising for theatrical productions.

Playbill Group enters new partnership with AEG Presents | News - Aussie Theatre

Playbill Group today announced they have entered into a partnership with AEG Presents, the entertainment leaders behind major Australasian ...

AEG Presents, Frontier Touring Partner With Australia's Playbill Group - Billboard

SYDNEY, Australia — Playbill Group, the venue management business that operates the Hordern Pavilion, a Sydney landmark, has struck a partnership ...

The Christine Jorgensen Show To Play HERE Arts Center This Fall by Andrew Poretz

The Christine Jorgensen Show, the acclaimed musical production that captivated sold-out audiences last spring at 59E59 Theatres, returns to New York for a limited engagement at HERE Arts Cen…

Waves of grief: this dance show about loss needed to be staged in the sea by Lyndsey Winship

Company of Others is performing rituals at King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth. Director Nadia Iftkhar hopes to help audiences – and passersby – open up about bereavement The North Sea shifts…

Edinburgh goes bananas for cult show with a gorilla costume, a rocking chair and little else by Mark Fisher

Back for its 15th year, this festival favourite finds a bespectacled primate sitting silently on stage for 56 minutes – to wild applause The queue snakes around the bar, stretches down the…

Andrew Doherty: Gay Witch Sex Cult review – the funniest fringe horror since Garth Marenghi by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh In this winning pastiche set at a gender reveal party, Doherty plays a monstrous estate agent battling occult forces Come to a show called Gay Witch Sex Cult, …

Time After Time: A Review of “Back to the Future: The Musical” by Broadway in Chicago by Dennis Polkow

“Back to the Future: The Musical” attempts to flesh out the film’s representation of both the 1950s and the 1980s with a post-millennial overlay.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Danielle Wade to Lead ‘Shucked’ Tour; Fisher, Reficco, Boykin Extend in ‘Hadestown’; ‘The Wiz’ Celebrates Closing Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only …

A Quick Look at Some Theatrical Plays Associated with Casinos by Jack Quinn

Even those who are not necessarily fans of the theatre will find it difficult to deny the talents of the actors on stage. There are also a handful of themes that provide a truly engrossing e…

First look at Adam Gillen as The Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club by Official London Theatre

From 23 September 2024, Olivier nominee Adam Gillen will play The Emcee and Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford will play Sally Bowles. In here, life is beautiful. In a time when the wo…

First look at Katherine Langford as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club by Official London Theatre

From 23 September 2024, Olivier nominee Adam Gillen will play The Emcee and Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford will play Sally Bowles. In here, life is beautiful. In a time when the wo…

Playbill Group enters new partnership with AEG Presents by Aussie Theatre

Playbill Group today announced they have entered into a partnership with AEG Presents, the entertainment leaders behind major Australasian concert

50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance by The Associated Press

By RYAN DOAN-NGUYEN NEW YORK (AP) — In 1974, Harlem’s deserted streets and tumbledown tenements told the story of a neighborhood left behind. Decades of disinvestment had culminated in a…

Southern rocker Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band feels right at home in Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

Beloved by fans of Southern rock, female rock vocalists and jam bands, the Tedeschi Trucks Band has entertained many different Connecticut audiences at many venues for decades.

A CHEERY SOUL written by Patrick White presented by Holden Street Theatres Inc. by Aussie Theatre

Australia’s only Nobel Prize for Literature Laureate’s funniest and most trenchant play. A dark comedy set in the suburb of

Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play to tour nationally this Spring

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Pittsburgh Ballet, Renaissance Festival, Gaslight Anthem and more to do around Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Edinburgh Day 1: Stagey super-fans, randy puppets & fire alarms by Terri Paddock

In my first return to Edinburgh since long before the pandemic, can I manage a proper Fringe binge? Straight off the train, I see I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, The Sex Lives of Puppets…

Clever storytelling impresses judges – 2024 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024 reviews: Ni Mi Madre / Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet by David Kettle

Boys playing girls playing boys in two joyful queer shows at the Pleasance Dome Ni Mi Madre, Pleasance Dome ★★★★ 

Olga Koch and Finlay Christie use their privilege as a rich seam of humour | Brian Logan by Brian Logan

One standup asks moral questions about her family’s post-Soviet wealth, the other uses a self-satisfied persona to survey his gilded lifestyle. Both strike comedy gold at Edinburgh fringe …

Dear Evan Hansen extends Sydney season

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Tom Jacobson: The T.S. Eliot of L.A. by Steven Morris

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Così fan tutte set to delight Adelaide this August

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Adelaide Fringe Show Registrations Open Now by Aussie Theatre

Show registrations for Adelaide Fringe 2025 are now open, with artists from around the world invited to be part of

Playbill - Jade Jones will celebrate their mixtape release... - Facebook

' Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett sat down with CBS Sunday Morning to talk about their love for the musical. PLAYBILL.COM.

Australian Premiere of Elf: The Musical by Aussie Theatre

Christmas has come early with the Sydney Opera House’s announcement that Elf: The Musical will make its Australian premiere in

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Sydney season extended by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company and Michael Cassel Group today announced the Australian premiere season of Dear Evan Hansen has been extended

Quasimodo the Musical in Concert by Aussie Theatre

Broadwest Productions in association with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra proudly present the world premiere of Quasimodo – The Musical

How to Prepare for Callbacks by Laura Josepher

Yes! You've scored a much coveted callback, but what now? How do you prepare & what are the creative team looking for? Here are some top tips for preparing for callbacks!

CIAF Artistic Director leaves vibrant legacy after two impactful years

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Mourning Song by Steven Morris

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Silence & Rapture

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Oscar Barney Finn and Paulo Brunetti Interview by Jack Wernick

I had the opportunity to interview frequent collaborators, writer-director Oscar Barney Finn and actor Paulo Brunetti in a bustling café in the Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Both a…

Prioritizing Hospitality And Accessibility In The Face Of Fear by Joe Patti

You may have heard that museums in Vienna, Austria offered free admission to Taylor Swift fans who were faced with the cancellation of the concerts due to terroristic threats. My one quibble…