Jane Austen’s Emma, The Musical by Steven Morris

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Concert Review: ‘Spirit Of The Season: Bach, Corelli, and Vivaldi’ with Nicholas McGegan Conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra by Herb Merrick

This concert, the first in a series of holiday-themed programs, features soloists Sherezade Panthaki (soprano), Diana Moore (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Cooley (tenor), Enrico Lagasca (bass), and…

‘Swept Away’ announces brief extension following initial closing announcement by Ruthie Fierberg

The Avett Brothers musical has moved its final performance date.

TRISHA PAYTAS' BIG BROADWAY DREAM To Play One-Night-Only Engagement at the St. James Theatre

Trisha Paytas, a social media sensation well known for her abiding love of musicals, has announced that she will make her 'big Broadway dream' come true this winter!

Breaking: SWEPT AWAY Pushes Back Broadway Closing Date

The Broadway production of Swept Away has extended its run at the Longacre Theatre through Sunday, December 29, due to a surge in ticket sales following the previous announcement of its clos…

Broadway Licensing Acquires Broadway-Aimed ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW MUSICAL 

Broadway Licensing has announced its acquisition of Matte O'Brien and Matt Vinson's Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical.

Avett Brothers Musical Swept Away Granted More Time on Broadway

Black Santa:  A Timely And Thoughtful Start To The Season by Bill Hirschman

City Theatre’s Black Santa peels the shiny veneer off the holiday season with its clever examination of unconscious racial bias present in America’s cultural traditions The post Black …

Faith Prince, Joe Iconis, And More Headline 92NY's Professional Cabaret Classes

The 92nd Street Y has announced an expanded focus on professional courses for those interested in the art of Cabaret and concert performance.

Ballet legend Peter Wright: ‘Margot Fonteyn was cold as ice. Rudi Nureyev was a bit of a pain’ by Lyndsey Winship

At 98, the choreographer has lost none of his love for dance – or his scathing wit. As his classic Nutcracker is performed again, he talks about grit, the ‘rubbish’ classics and direct…

2050 Administrative Fellows Tyra and Shania visited Fragrance Shop NYC & experienced the process. by New York Theatre Workshop

Theatre Review: ‘All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Katie Barnett

“Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” seems to be a question that everyone is asking these days. Whether it concerns news headlines, politics, family dyn…

Dolce Suono presents Great Arrangements by Gail Obenreder

Great Arrangements by Dolce Suono made for a compelling afternoon of chamber music, featuring arrangements of well-known and less-well-known works that differed from the composer’s origina…

Theatre Review: ‘The Horse and Carriage’ at Prologue Theatre by Jeannette Mulherin

Out for a rare date night, Jasper (Jacob Yeh) and Adelaide (Kari Ginsburg) chat happily, seemingly content with their lives as suburban, middle class parents raising twin girls. That is, unt…

Watch the ‘Stereophonic’ original cast perform an NPR Tiny Desk concert by Michael Abourizk

Click below to see the cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Play perform Will Butler’s Tony-nominated songs.

Theater Preview: THE GOLDEN GAYS: THANK YULE FOR BEING A FRIEND (Tour at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego) by Milo Shapiro

PICTURE IT: MIAMI, 1985, AGAIN, BUT WITH SINGING When Bea Arthur initially gave a firm “No” to participating in the 80s sit-com The Golden Girls, she nearly denied millions of soon-to-be…

Stark Sands & Adrian Blake Enscoe Perform 'Murder in the City' From Swept Away by the Avett Brothers by Playbill

Stark Sands and Adrian Blake Enscoe play brothers in the Avett Brothers musical Swept Away now on Broadway. Fresh off of recording the Swept Away cast album the night before, the pair brough…

Martha Luttrell, Veteran Talent Agent for Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard, Dies at 80 by Matthew Minton

Martha Luttrell, a talent agent who represented a notable array of directors, actors, writers and musicians, died on Dec. 9 in Calabasas, Calif. She was 80. Luttrell’s death was confirmed …

WICKED Author Gregory Maguire Says Lesbian Subtext is 'Intentional'

WICKED author Gregory Maguire has confirmed that lesbian subtext between Glinda and Elphaba is an intentional feature of their relationship.

The Producers returns to the London stage – and it’s as sharp and taboo-busting as ever by Louis Chilton

Patrick Marber’s new production of Mel Brooks’s timeless musical satire gets a consummately crowd-pleasing revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Review: The Producers at Menier Chocolate Factory by Greg Stewart

Review: The Producers at Menier Chocolate Factory "the kind of hit producers can only dream of"

Review: The Legends of Them at The Royal Court by Ke Meng

Review: The Legends of Them at The Royal Court "deeply personal yet carries great potential to be universal"

The West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre to Reopen Under New Ownership

The West Bank Cafe-Laurie Beechman Theatre, which was previously set to close its doors, will reopen under new management! Learn more about the campaign to save the beloved space.

Broadway Spring 2025 Preview Guide by New York Theater

Denzel Washington as Othello, Jonathan Groff as singer Bobby Darin, George Clooney as journalist Edward R. Murrow: The Spring Broadway season promises a starry and vibrant mix: original show…

Samantha Dodemaide and Andy Karl to join Broadway cast of MOULIN ROUGE by Gabi Bergman

The Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome acclaimed Australian performer Samantha Dodemaide and Olivier Award winner and

Video: 'Let It Go' From TUTS Houston's Production of Disney's FROZEN

Watch Jenna Lea Rosen sing 'Let It Go' from Theatre Under The Stars' production of Disney's Frozen, now on stage through December 29th, 2024.

Broadway box office bucks trend in typical post-Thanksgiving drop by Michael Abourizk

For the week ending Dec. 8, the 37 currently running productions grossed $42,021,721.

Cast Announced for A Man For All Seasons by Staff Writer

Casting is announced for Robert Bolt’s award-winning play, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS playing at Theatre Royal Bath before touring to Chichester, Malvern, Cheltenham, Oxford, Guildford, Canterb…

Video: Reneé Elise Goldsberry and Hank Azaria Preview ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE

On a recent visit to GMA3, All In: Comedy About Love stars Hank Azaria and Reneé Elise Goldsberry talk about the rotating cast appearing in the show and shed some light on what the audience…

Broadway’s ‘Lion King’ to welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi as Rafiki by Michael Abourizk

The Tony Award-winning musical will mark Pitjeng-Molebatsi’s Main Stem debut.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos on Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Glitches: “We Were Stressing the Limits of the Internet Itself” by Caitlin Huston

The fight streamed to an audience of 108 million people.

Video: ANNIE's Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' on GMA3

Annie star Hazel Vogel joined GMA3 to discuss and perform from the musical Annie, playing this holiday season at Madison Square Garden. Watch the interview and performance now!  

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

https://playbill.com/article/kara-young-will-star-in-purpose-on-broadway. 2) Terrence Mann to Join 'The Great Gatsby' in January https://playbill ...

Broadway Box Office Falls From Thanksgiving Highs, Bids Farewell to Two Shows by Caitlin Huston

'Tammy Faye' and 'Water for Elephants' played their final performances Sunday.

THE LION KING to Welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi to the Company Beginning Tonight

The Lion King will welcome Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi, making her Broadway debut in the company. Learn more about the cast of The Lion King, and see how to purchase tickets.

‘Wicked’ Leads Broadway Box Office Again With $2.8M; ‘Death Becomes Her’ Scores Best-Yet $1.4M by Greg Evans

Broadway settled back down to some post-Thanksgiving normalcy last week, dropping about 9% to $42,021,721 from the holiday high of the previous week. Attendance held strong at 309,802 for th…

Photos: Kelli O’Hara, Paulo Szot & More at SOUTH PACIFIC LCT Reunion

On Monday, December 9, almost the entire original company of Lincoln Center Theater’s 2008 Tony Award-winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC reunited on the Beaumo…

Theatre Review: ‘Black Nativity’ at Baltimore Centre Stage in partnership with ArtsCentric by Ronald Malone

“Black Nativity,” written by Langston Hughes, is a musical adaptation of the birth of Christ celebrating gospel music, dance, and poetry. It was first produced off-Broadway December 11, …

Elation PARAGON Wins an LDI Debuting Product Award – Lighting at LDI 2024 by Michael Eddy

Elation capped off LDI 2024 by winning an LDI Debuting Product Award – Lighting for PARAGON, the company’s new flagship series of intelligent lights for entertainment.

PHILADANCO! presents Our Voices, Our Choices…This is Us! by Camille Bacon-Smith

PHILADANCO! honored director Lee Daniels, an alum of the company’s classes, at a program showcasing four Black women choreographers, including company favorites as well as rising star Mart…

“We Live in Cairo”-Off-Broadway by Heather Waters

We Live in Cairo, written by The Lazours, is a historical musical set in Egypt during the Arab Spring. Directed by Taibi Magar, it ran at the New York Theatre Workshop from October 9 to Nove…

IPS Contributes to Setting for ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Premiere with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

While the media focused on Lady Gaga’s impressive fashion statement at the London premiere of the Warner Bros. film Joker: Folie à Deux the team at Milton Keynes-based Impact Productions…

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 12/8/24 - WICKED on Broadway Continues to Lead Amid Movie Release

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 12/8/2024.

Ian McKellen & More Join Steven Soderbergh Comedy THE CHRISTOPHERS

Steven Soderbergh has found the leads for his next feature. Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, and James Corden will all be appearing in Soderbergh's dark comedy The Christophers. 

#LegacyRobe - Death Becomes Her by Actors' Equity Association

The Broadway Opening Night Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Ryan Worsing for Death Becomes Her at the Lunt Fontane Theater on November 21, 2024.

MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late performer voiced the role in the original 1994 animated film and th…

Review: Racecar Racecar Racecar, a Surreal Cross-Country Road Trip With Dad

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Theatre Review: ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas’ at Olney Theatre Center by Julia Tucker

Charles Dickens’ classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” has been presented in numerous formats since its publishing nearly 200 years ago. This venerable tale tells the story of Ebenezer…

Katharine McPhee Joins Murder Mystery Series THE ARTIST

Katharine McPhee has joined the cast of the new limited original series The Artist. The Smash star, along with Jill Hennessy, Ever Anderson, and Ana Mulvoy Ten have all been cast in the Th…

Theatre Review: ‘Dot’ at Silver Spring Stage by Susan Brall

  Looking for something a little different on stage this holiday season?  If you have seen all the typical holiday shows more times than you can count, you might want to head to Silver Spr…

Your Support is Instrumental by New York Philharmonic

💖 Play your part in the NY Phil’s movement to transform lives through music. Your contribution helps us nurture emerging artists, amplify new voices, and introduce young people to our t…

‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘& Juliet,’ ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Chicago’ earn Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award nominations by Michael Abourizk

The film adaptation of “Wicked” was also recognized.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History presents Humans of Judaism by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

The Weitzman on Independence Mall honors the diversity of the modern Jewish experience with a new exhibition based on the popular social-media platform Humans of Judaism. Gabrielle Kaplan-Ma…

Troubies’ “Home Alone-ly Hearts Club Band” at the Colony by Terry Morgan

Photo credit is Ashley Erikson. Ah, it’s that time of year again, when the holiday lights go up, the temperature dips to the perilous lows of seventy-five degrees and children everywhe…

The Three Families of Lincoln Center Theater by Lincoln Center Theater

Learn more about the three families of LCT: the Tow family, the Newhouse family, and the Beaumont family.

D.C. Vlog with Cooper Clack | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on tour in North America. Tickets now on sale! Get your tickets today. Learn more…

Video: SPONGEBOB's Ethan Slater & Stephanie Hsu Reunite on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

It's a Spongebob musical reunion! Ethan Slater and Stephanie Hsu, who starred in the original Broadway production of the musical, both visited The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss their lates…

Voting Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance betwee…

Music Theatre International acquires licensing rights to ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ by Michael Abourizk

The musical played Broadway in the 2023-2024 season.

Theater J and Mosaic Theater Company of DC to Present Tony Winner Ari’el Stachel’s One-Man Show

Zoe Saldaña Shares Favorite Musical Theatre Songs, Sings 'Being Alive' in New Interview

Turns out, Zoe Saldaña is a musical theatre nerd like the rest of us. In a recent interview, the Emilia Perez star shared some of her favorite Broadway tunes, including one that she enjoys …

‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr, to play the Palace Theatre by Michael Abourizk

The revival will be its venue’s first straight play in over 40 years.

"Apex Predator" | Mean Girls North American Tour by Broadwaysf

MEAN GIRLS returns to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from December 19–22. Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”)…

Photos: New MOANA Stage Musical Debuts on Disney Cruise Line

This month, Disney Cruise Line officially debuted the Broadway-style stage show “Disney The Tale of Moana,” onboard the Disney Treasure. Take a look at new photos of the experience her…

David Schweizer: Sparkling Glee, Peerless Care by American Theatre Editors

Remembering a director whose intelligence and sense of humor didn't just guide careers but built community.

How The Shed Brought Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Sondheim and Ralph Fiennes All Under One Roof by Gordon Cox

The Shed isn’t a Broadway theater, but in the relatively short time the venue has been in operation, it’s hosted some of New York City’s starriest stage endeavors—from Stephen Sondhe…

Oh, Mary! Will Celebrate Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th Birthday With $5 Tickets

Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Musical Biopic

Timothée Chalamet plays the iconic musician Bob Dylan in James Mangold's new biopic A Complete Unknown. Ahead of the film's December 25 release in theaters, check out what critics thought o…

The Subtext: How Rachel Bonds Learned to Trust Herself by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the Southern-born writer about her journey through acting to playwriting, what her parents taught her, and her own parenting.

Aidan Quinn and Steve Buscemi to Star in Reading of Sam Shepard’s Ages of the Moon

Sam Shepard’s Ages of the Moon

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" at The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Watch the cast of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins perform "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" at The 5th Avenue Theatre. Playing now through December 29, 2024. With a spoonful…

Memorial Gathering November by Actors' Equity Association

Video: Watch a Preview of FROZEN By Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall

Watch a first look video of Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Frozen! The production stars Cate Hayman, Marilyn Caserta (Broadway's SIX), Ángel Lozada (Broadway's BAD CINDERELLA), F. Micha…

THE GREAT GATSBY, WICKED Movie, & More Nominated For MUAHS Guild Awards

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) has announced nominations for the 12th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, with honors going to Broadway's The Great Gatsby, …

Video: WICKED Movie Singalong Tickets Available Now

Get ready to sing along with Wicked! As previously announced, select movie theaters will host special sing-a-long screenings of the new Wicked movie starting on December 25. Watch a video an…

Christmas With Joe Iconis: How the Songwriter’s Annual Holiday Extravaganza Is Marking Its 14th Anniversary

Video: Exclusive Clip of 'Alone' from Apocalyptic Musical Film THE END

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip of Alone from The End, the new apocalyptic musical fantasy film starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. In the clip, George MacKay (…

The Borrowers review – Arrietty and co’s awfully wordy adventure by Mark Fisher

The Dukes, LancasterWith a cumbersome script and no sense of danger or atmosphere, this production loses its way If you are in any doubt that this adaptation of the 1952 Mary Norton novel ha…

Séayoncé’s Perky Nativititties review – smut comes down Santa’s chimney by Brian Logan

Yard theatre, London The drag queen’s ho-hum ‘anti-Christmas’ show is delivered with delinquent charm and a lot of third-hand double entendres The festive season can be isolating – s…

Don't Tell Marcia! with Cabaret’s Marty Lauter, Episode 4: Elphaba Battle Cries and Lessons in Glitter by Hayley Levitt

Marty Lauter, known to many a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan as Marcia Marcia Marcia, is making their Broadway debut as Kit Kat Club dancer Victor in the revival of Cabaret. On occasion, you ca…

Glengarry Glen Ross, Starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean, to Play Palace Theatre by Darryn King

The upcoming Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross will play the Palace Theatre. Performances of the strictly limited 12-week run will begin March 10, 2025, with an officia…

At BETC, a heartwarming tribute to sisterhood by Julie Walker

Jessica Robblee adapts and directs a stirring version of ‘Little Women’

#LegacyRobe - Swept Away by Actors' Equity Association

The Broadway Opening Night Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Robert Pendilla for Swept Away at the Longacre Theater on November 19, 2024.

Podcast: 2024: The year that was in Colorado theatre by Alex Miller

A month-by-month review of 2024, plus a chat with Leslie O’Carroll and Branden Smith from Breckenridge Backstage Theatre

Video: Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal Talk 'Glicked' for Variety's Actors on Actors Series

For Variety's Actors on Actors series, Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal sat down to discuss the 'Glicked' phenomenon, working with Ridley Scott, and being in awe of Cynthia Erivo. Watch the ful…

Patti LuPone to Launch New Concert Tour Winter 2025

Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone will return to the concert stage in early 2025 with a series of concerts which she’ll perform throughout the United States as well as in London and New …

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Revival to Play Broadway’s Palace Theatre by Caitlin Huston

The revival of the David Mamet play stars Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr.

‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Broadway Revival Sets March Opening Date, Venue by Greg Evans

The starry Broadway revival of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross will begin previews at the Palace Theatre on Monday, March 10, with an official opening night on Monday, March 31. The en…

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway Starring Kieran Culkin & More Sets Dates and Theatre

The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross directed by Tony & Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has revealed dates, theatre, design …

Hanukkah 2024: How Jewish New York is celebrating this year by Joseph Strauss

Just in time for Hanukkah, the Congress for Jewish Culture presents “Bashevis’s Demons,” an off-Broadway production at Theatre 154 (154 Christopher St.) that adapts three short stories…

Full cast announced for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Oliver! at Gielgud Theatre by Staff Writer

Cameron Mackintosh announces the full London cast for Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday

Cast Announced For London Classic Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Production Of Just Between Ourselves by Staff Writer

London Classic Theatre today announces the full cast for their UK tour of Alan Ayckbourn’s Just Between Ourselves as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Animal Farm by Staff Writer

Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse today announce the full cast and creative team for ANIMAL FARM

Wiltshire Creative Announce Full Programming for Spring 2025 by Staff Writer

Wiltshire Creative today announces full programming for Spring 2025. Joining the previously announced The 39 Steps comes the main stage co-production of The Da Vinci Code

Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert

PBS has released a new clip of Cynthia Erivo from Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl, a special concert honoring the work of the iconic composer. In the clip, the Wi…

The cast of Mrs. Doubtfire perform their Christmas song Nollaig Chridheil by Official London Theatre

A Very Merry Christmas from the cast of Mrs. Doubtfire! Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the beloved film, is now dazzling and delighting audiences at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. Out-of-work a…

BROADWAY EATS with Kayla Pecchioni by Matt Smith

Though we understand their circumstances may have been a bit different, like Oliver and his clan of orphan boys, we’ve all fallen into a daze dreaming of “food, glorious food” at one p…

BROADWAY EATS with Dariana Mullen by Matt Smith

Though we understand their circumstances may have been a bit different, like Oliver and his clan of orphan boys, we’ve all fallen into a daze dreaming of “food, glorious food” at one p…

BROADWAY EATS with Alex Prakken by Matt Smith

Though we understand their circumstances may have been a bit different, like Oliver and his clan of orphan boys, we’ve all fallen into a daze dreaming of “food, glorious food” at one p…

Video: ANNIE Cast Performs 'Hard Knock Life' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The cast of Annie joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to treat viewers to a performance of Hard Knock Life. The classic musical plays in New York City this holiday season in a limited eng…

OH, MARY! Will Offer $5 Tickets in HOnor of Mary Todd Lincoln's Birthday

On Friday, December 13, 2024 (on what would have been Mary Todd Lincoln’s 206th  Birthday), 206 balcony seats to Cole Escola’s smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! will be available for just $…

Migguel Anggelo Icons: Freddie Mercury by Lincoln Center

In his inaugural, episodic concert series Icons, Venezuelan-born and Brooklyn-based artist Migguel Anggelo facilitates a community celebration of pop idol Freddie Mercury. Backed by an all-s…

Video: Katie Rose Clarke's New Christmas Song 'Margarita Christmas'

Katie Rose Clarke has released her new Christmas song, titled 'Margarita Christmas'. The song was released last month, and was co-written by Clarke and Steven Jamail. Listen here!

Olivier Award Winner and Tony Nominee Andy Karl to Join Moulin Rouge! on Broadway by Darryn King

Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Andy Karl is headed to the Moulin Rouge! Karl will join the Broadway production in the role of the Duke of Monroth for a limited engagement. Karl takes …

Experimental Film with Basma al-Sharif by Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson, Basma Al-Sharif

By Marina Johnson, Nabra Nelson, Basma al-Sharif . Palestinian filmmaker Basma al-Sharif dives into her award-winning pieces to discuss film as performance art.

SiriusXM Shake-Up: $200M in Cost Cuts, Pivot Away From Streaming by Caitlin Huston

The company will also move its marketing and other resources away from “high-cost, high-churn audiences in streaming."

Chris Kayser Worked Hard but Savored the Grapes by American Theatre Editors

The versatile Atlanta actor, who died on Dec. 3 at the age of 75, is remembered as both larger than life and down to earth.

✨ 20 years of The Phantom of the Opera film ✨ by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Did you know it's been 20 years since The Phantom of the Opera film graced the silver screen?

Andy Karl and Samantha Dodemaide to join ‘Moulin Rouge!’ on Broadway by Michael Abourizk

The long-running musical will also welcome Samantha Dodemaide in January 2025.

Andy Karl And Samantha Dodemaide To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This January

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway d…

Andy Karl Joining Moulin Rouge! on Broadway This Winter

The George MacDonald Bicentennial by Trav S.D.

This post on Scottish author and clergyman George MacDonald (1824-1905) may be a Travalanche first: a post about an artist whose work I don’t know it all. We take the risk on account of th…

New Shakespeare Company to Offer Free Theatre in Piedmont Triad by American Theatre Editors

Beginning in summer 2025, Piedmont Shakespeare Company aims to fills the gap left by theatre closures in the region.

MTI Acquire Licensing Rights for HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of the heart-filled Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. 

It’s “Two Die” For: A Review of “& Juliet” at Broadway In Chicago by Tristan Bruns

“& Juliet” will delight the casual theatergoer with its glitzy, rock concert aesthetic, tongue-in-cheek plot and world-class singing and dancing.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Kara Young to Return to Broadway This Spring, Terrence Mann to Join ‘Gatsby,’ ‘Wicked’ Movie Choreo Instructions Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily…

Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over Lead Role in MJ The Musical by Staff Writer

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the lead role in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre

Donmar Warehouse’s Macbeth Breaks Box Office Records at Harold Pinter Theatre by Staff Writer

As the production draws to a close, the Donmar Warehouse’s critically acclaimed Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo has broken box office records at the Harold Pinter The…

Robin Hood And The Christmas Heist | London 2024 Trailer by Official London Theatre

As winter’s first snow falls, there’s little Christmas cheer in Sherwood. Cupboards are bare, the nights are cold, and the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham squeezes his citizens for every pen…

MJ Announces New Lead in the West End: Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over from Myles Frost by Belaid S

Jamaal Fields-Green is set to take over the lead role of Michael Jackson in the West End production of MJ

“Miss Bennet” Exudes Christmas Charm, Warm Laughter—at TheatreWorks by Lynne Stevens

Gunderson & Melcon Elevate Jane Austen’s “Modern” Woman! by Lynne Stevens Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon have imagined the lives of Jane Austen’s delightfully comic Bennet fa…

Mathew Baynton discusses his return to the stage | London Theatre Review Podcast by Official London Theatre

Horrible Histories and Ghosts star Mathew Baynton talks about his return to the stage and playing Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream for the RSC, running at London's Barbican. The London T…

Mathew Baynton discusses A Midsummer Night's Dream | London Theatre Review Podcast by Official London Theatre

Horrible Histories and Ghosts star Mathew Baynton talks about his return to the stage and playing Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream for the RSC, running at London's Barbican. The London T…

'Wicked,' back at the Pantages Theatre, is as popular as ever. But is it a good musical? by Charles McNulty

'Wicked,' soaring onscreen, has returned to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. This production reveals what the movie gets right, as well as weaknesses neither version can overcome.

MORE ON CHICAGO THEN AND NOW By Peter Filichia

When we left Roxie Hart last Tuesday, she was singing “My Own Best Friend” – all by herself. Yes, John Kander and Fred Ebb originally conceived their song as a solo for the woman that …

Step inside the rehearsal room for tonight's SOUTH PACIFIC reunion concert! - Threads

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Kara Young Will Star in Purpose on Broadway - Threads

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Liv Hennessy Announced as First Ever Jerwood Writer-In-Residence at Pentabus Theatre by Staff Writer

Pentabus today announces that Liv Hennessy is their first ever Jerwood Writer-in-Residence

Well Done, Mummy Penguin review – Antarctic antics warm the heart by Chris Wiegand

Albany, LondonThis is a sprightly adaptation of Chris Haughton’s popular book, adding circus skills, projections and BSL ‘Here we find the penguin,” intones the narrator of a mock natu…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Concord’s Gregory Maguire – who wrote ‘Wicked’ in New England – is still a ‘Boston schlub,’ he says by Peter Chianca

Maguire — author of the original novel — discusses all things “Wicked,” including his new book in the series hitting shelves soon. The post Concord’s Gregory Maguire – who wrot…

Jamaal Fields-Green to Take Over Lead Role in London’s MJ by Darryn King

After having starred in MJ on the show's national tour earlier this year, Jamaal Fields-Green will now take over the role in London. Fields-Green, who has now performed in productions of t…

Jamaal Fields-Green To Join MJ THE MUSICAL West End This January

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of ‘MJ’ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical.

From Tickets to 'Wicked' Candles, These 15 Gifts for Broadway Lovers Are Show-Stoppers

From Wicked jewelry to playbill pajamas and theater tickets, we found the best gifts for Broadway fans in 2024. Shop holiday presents they'll ...

Theatre Review: ‘And Then There Were None’ at Everyman Theatre by Herb Merrick

Agatha Christie’s 1943 British play “And Then There Were None” was based on her 1939 mystery novel of the same name. In her autobiography, she says, ”I wrote the book after a tremend…

Theatre Review: ‘Leopoldstadt’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Teniola Ayoola

To the Nazis, being born Jewish was synonymous with being “born devoid of honor.” To be born with disabilities was to be deemed “unworthy of life.” Fall into either of these categori…

Theatre Review: ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley’ at Strand Theater Company by Abigail Dobry

Strand Theater Company’s production of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” has everything you need for a little holiday entertainment—quick-witted humor, heartfelt romantic and fa…

Adelaide Writers’ Week program adds new chapter with Podfest in 2025 by Aussie Theatre

The 2025 Adelaide Writers’ Week program will include live episode recordings of some of Australia’s most popular podcasts, on topics

IMPRESSIONS: “while I was homegrowing” presented by slowDANCE and Lucia Gagliardone in association with The Tank by The Dance Enthusiast

"Colorful clothing, an extremely varied yet traceable soundscore, and evocative memories spoken by Gagliardone’s father contributed to this rich and nuanced process, but it was the perform…