Sister Act – A Divine Musical Comedy

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11 Broadway Shows to See Before They Close This Winter by Laura Collins-Hughes

Many Tony Award-winning musicals and starry plays (Robert Downey Jr., anyone?) are wrapping up their runs in January. Catch them while you can.

Drizzle Boy

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Theatre Review: ‘The Other Americans’ at Arena Stage by Lynne Menefee

Emmy Award-winner John Leguizamo has brought the world premiere of his powerful new play, “The Other Americans,” directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, to Arena Stage. Set in 1998, it is a s…

RITUAL

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Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" reimagined off-Broadway - YouTube

Christian Borle in My Life in the Theatre. Playbill•66K views · 9:17 · Go to channel. Globe Theatre: Performance during Shakespeare's time. Harvard ...

Review: Burnout Paradise at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Loren Noveck

This Edinburgh Fringe hit enacts the impossibility of everyday life--on literal treadmills. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Burnout Paradise at St. Ann’s Warehouse appeared first on…

“Seussical” Celebrates Whimsy & Warmth in Tough Times—at BPH by Isa S. Chu

Millennial Notes Ahrens/Flaherty’s Magical Musical Uses FUN to Banish Bullies by Isa S. Chu In a time that calls for big thinking, “Seussical” reminds us that art doesn’t just lift u…

Since U Been Gone from & Juliet ft. Kelly Clarkson by & Juliet Broadway

Happy 20th (!!) anniversary to the song that changed pop music forever 💕 #shorts #broadway #broadwaymusicals #musicaltheatre #andjuliet & Juliet is the hit Broadway musical created by th…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Loves" - 11/16/24 by Michael Dale

When New Jersey's St. William Academy All Girls' Catholic School holds auditions for Romeo and Juliet, 17-year-old Ellie and her best friend Britt just assume they'll be cast in the title ro…

Santa Rosa School District Reverses Decision to Cancel Production of DOG SEES GOD

According to the Press Democrat, the Santa Rosa School district in Santa Rosa California has reversed its decision to cancel a production of Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead …

Polly March obituary by Philip Glassborow

My friend and colleague Polly March, who has died of cancer aged 77, was an actor of rare intelligence, wit and taste. She was particularly brilliant in comedy roles, where she had the unerr…

"A Wonderful World" isn't Wonderful Enough by Jan Simpson

People have been trying to put Louis Armstrong’s life onstage ever since that master jazzman died in 1971. My BFF Phil took me to a backers’ audition for one attempt to build a musical a…

Adam Conover weaves heart and humor at Denver’s Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom by Kevin Douglas

With openers Cori Dech and Sammy Mowrey, this standup show playfully tackled queerness and politics.

Mercutio Loves Romeo Loves Juliet Loves by Tony Marinelli

Director Scott Ebersold works wonders with the double-edged sword of the audience knowing full well these performances are colored by the play taking place close to 20 years ago when girls t…

Malcolm Armwood's Favorite Prop by Hadestown

Rain or shine, Hermes is always in style. Malcolm Armwood gives us a look at Hermes' umbrella.

Photos: Max Von Essen Joins The New York Pops for Concert at Carnegie Hall

Tony Award nominee Max von Essen joined The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for an all-new program at Carnegie Hall and BroadwayWorld was there to captur…

Behind-The-Curtain with Alt Pop Singer Songwriter Rachael Sage by Call Me Adam

This week I want to share another clip from my recent interview with Alt-Pop Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage where we talked about the importance of Finding Your Community. #RachaelSage #Beh…

Leiter Looks at Books by Jk Clarke

Casual notes on show-biz books, memoirs and studies, dust gatherers, and hot off the presses. Book Review by Samuel L. Leiter . . . 36th Edition. Andrew Norlen (editor) and Matthew Murphy (p…

The World of Allee Willis by New York Theater

Allee Willis, a Tony-nominated songwriter for “The Color Purple,” had trouble getting the gig.  “You’ve never written for the theater before, and you’re not Black,”  Broadway…

Broadway By The Season Benefit. by Corine Cohen

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Burnout Paradise: Joy In Watching Others Sweat by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ Four masochistic actors from Australia knock themselves out so we don't have to. The post Burnout Paradise: Joy In Watching Others Sweat appeared first on New York Stage Rev…

Romeo & Juliet by Elyse Trevers

Is there anyone who doesn’t know the story of Romeo and Juliet, the young star-crossed lovers? The challenge for a director, then, is how to retell the story to appeal to a younger audienc…

The Dish on George Petrie by Trav S.D.

I became (mildly) interested in George Petrie (1912-1997) after rewatching The Day After during the Covid lockdown. I needed something to cheer me up! And I was curious to see how it held up…

Songs of The American Indian Movement by Trav S.D.

November is Native American History Month; next year (2025) will mark the 350th anniversary of King Phillip’s War, the beginning of the end for the native people as the dominant polity …

Ariana Grande: “Beautifully Awkward” Wicked by bwaySHO

Tony Winner Bill Irwin on Returning to Broadway in EUREKA DAY - YouTube

Playbill•66K views · 16:43 · Go to channel. Sacha Baron Cohen Moderates a Trump vs. Harris Debate as Borat, Talks Rudy Giuliani's Borat Scene.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Cast of Wicked on the New York Premiere Red Carpet

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the Cast of Wicked on the New York Premiere Red Carpet. 6.3K views · 13 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 219K. Subscribe.

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Luke Brady performs Go The Distance from Disney's Hercules by Official London Theatre

Luke Brady performs Go The Distance from Disney's Hercules. The musical, inspired by the animated film, based on the ancient myth. It’s what classical civilisation would have wanted. A…

What to stream: ‘The Piano Lesson,’ ‘Wicked’ album, ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV series by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo teaming up for the soundtrack to the upcoming movie “Wicked” and a TV series based on the 1999 film “Cruel Intentions” are som…

Bill Clinton talks politics, Dave Matthews rocks out and more this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 17-23 include music shows ranging from New Haven hip-hop stalwart Ceschi, power pop legends The Smithereens and jam/rock act Dave Matthews Band.

Get in the holiday spirit at two CT state park museums by Staff Report

CT DEEP's State Parks & Public Outreach Division is planning to celebrate the holiday season by sprucing up two of its historic homes.

ARK: United States V by Laurie Anderson, Aviva Studios, Manchester review - a vessel for thoughts and imaginings of a lifetime by Sarah Kent

Despite anticipating disaster, this mesmerising voyage is full of hope Picture this: framing the stage are two pearlescent clouds which, throughout the performance, gently pulsate with flic…

Uncovering Gay and Lesbian History in a 1941 ‘Sex Variants’ Study by Juan A. Ramírez

The Civilians theater group has adapted a study of homosexuality into a work that explores the lives of lesbians and gay men in the early 20th century.

WWDTM: Governor Whitmer by NPR

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne RobertsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Review: Elton John’s “Tammy Faye” Musical Brings Out the A List, and A Batch of Terrific New Songs by Roger Friedman

Elton John’s “Tammy Faye” Musical opened on Broadway last night to a an A List audience. It also brought a bunch of terrific new songs from Sir Elton, and high powered performances fro…