The Broadway Review: ‘Cult of Love’ could use a leader by Brittani Samuel

Leslye Headland’s go at living-room drama is Broadway’s latest conventional bowl of familial mush.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Teams with M Social for Immersive Karaoke Experience

M Social Times Square New York is setting their destination time back and has announced its partnership with Back to the Future the Musical, for a Broadway-themed Karaoke pop-up installation…

Broadway writer Larissa FastHorse on preserving the beauty of ‘Peter Pan’ while deepening its heart by Ruthie Fierberg

In addressing harmful tropes about women and Indigenous people, the “Thanksgiving Play” author filled dramaturgical gaps and introduced greater complexity to the musical classic.

My Mom, The Playwright by Steven Morris

Wylie Anderson and Julie Dretzin in Echo Theater Company’s 2022 production of “Babe” (Photo by Cooper Bates) My Mom, the Playwright Jessica Goldberg Sits Down to be Interviewed by Her.…

Video – Meredith Heyman in Interview with the Stars of “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” by Eyal Solomon

Theater Pizzazz’s Meredith Heyman in interview with Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler and Marissa Jaret Winkour, stars of Mama I’m A Big Girl Now. The post Video – Meredith Heyman in Inte…

Audiences Love EUREKA DAY by Manhattan Theatre Club

Now on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Only thru January 19. Get tickets at EurekaDayBroadway.com

‘Cult of Love’ Review: We Wish You a Wretched Christmas by Jesse Green

A hilarious, harrowing holiday gift from Leslye Headland, who brings another unhappy family to Broadway. Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley star.

White Christmas is an Affordable, Family-Friendly Spectacle by Eyal Solomon

Theater review by Joe Clark… Paper Mill Playhouse has a resplendent production in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.  Ascendant dancing, expert comic timing, and classic Irving Berlin so…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Candidly Reflects On Potential Hamilton Movie, Citing Wicked’s Long Road To The Screen by Belaid S

With the highly anticipated Wicked movie adaptation finally hitting theaters after more than two decades in development, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel

Review: Cult of Love at Helen Hayes Theater by Loren Noveck

A trip through a minefield of family dysfunction. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Cult of Love at Helen Hayes Theater appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

CULT OF LOVE: American Dahlhouse — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Cult of Love by Leslye Headland and directed by Trip Cullman. The new play stars Zachary Quinto, Barbie Ferreira, Shailene Woodley, and more at the Hayes Theat…

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Cult of Love" 12/12/24 by Howard Miller

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Cult of Love review – Christmas descends into chaos in smart Broadway play by Jesse Hassenger

Hayes Theatre, New York City Leslye Headland’s 2018 play makes for a tense and timely pre-holiday watch with a starry cast, including Shailene Woodley and Zachary Quinto, giving it their a…

‘Cult Of Love’ Broadway Review: Merry Christmas, Like It Or Not by Greg Evans

If the line “What shall we hang, the holly or each other?” hadn’t already been taken by The Lion In Winter, it would make a fitting quip stuffed somewhere in Leslye Headland’s deliri…

‘Cult of Love’ Review: Shailene Woodley and Zachary Quinto in Leslye Headland’s Flawed but Compelling Christmas Story by Danvariety

“Cult of Love” begins with a tableau so close to perfect that one can see it shattering even before it happens. The Dahl family have come together to celebrate Christmas, with three of t…

Review: Another Christmas, Another Family Meltdown in Cult of Love on Broadway

Cult of Love: Leslye Headland Takes On, and Takes Down, Family and Religion by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Nothing says Christmas like squabbling siblings, screaming matches, and folk songs with four-part harmonies. The post Cult of Love: Leslye Headland Takes On, and Takes Down, …

Cult of Love: They’ll Be Home for Christmas, If Not So Dreamily by Michael Sommers

★★★☆☆ Zachary Quinto heads the ensemble for Leslye Headland’s new play The post Cult of Love: They’ll Be Home for Christmas, If Not So Dreamily appeared first on New York Stage…

Review Roundup: CULT OF LOVE Opens On Broadway Starring Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley and More

The critics have reacted and the reviews are rolling in! Read their reviews for Cult of Love on Broadway!

Theatre Review: ‘Baltimore, You Have No Idea’ at the Baltimore Museum of Art by Max Garner

It’s starting to become an annual holiday tradition. For the third straight year, packed houses in the Meyerhoff Auditorium at the BMA are being treated to Baltimore Sun columnist Dan Rodr…

Next On Stage Top 5 Teaser by BroadwayWorld

Tune in tomorrow to find out who makes the Top 5 of our Next On Stage competition! It's The Great Gatsby Musical week, with high schoolers and college students performing songs from the hit …

Theatre Review: ‘Death on The Nile’ at Arena Stage by Miles Hurley

There’s nothing that cures the mid-December blues quite like something cozy. We yearn for comforting things in our lives—a crackling fire in a fireplace, warm meals, and simple, recogniz…

Rafika Chawishe: The Body as a Theatrical, Political Instrument by Nathan Ko

While there is a great intensity that comes with Chaiwshe, there is almost a child-like wonder that dictates her practice.

Elevator Repair Service’s GATZ returns to The Public by Keala Henry

In one night, you are allowed to experience the character’s thoughts and emotions in real time, and truly imitate the feeling of working an entire 9-5 shift.

The Evolution of The Boy Is Mine #singing #rnb #throwback by Michael Korte

@brandy's daughter Sy'rai & Krista Campbell pay tribute to Brandy & @Monica celebration of @wicked_musical

Ahmanson Theatre 2024/25 Season - Center Theatre Group by Center Theatre Group

Ready to indulge in the BEST of Broadway here in the heart of Los Angeles? Our Ahmanson 4-Show Package is ready to whisk you away to a magical night at the theatre! With prices starting at $…

Watch ‘MJ’ cast members perform on NBC’s ‘A Motown Christmas’ by Michael Abourizk

The television special aired on December 11.

Review: Guilt and Sex Go Hand in Hand in A Guide for the Homesick

The Product and Booth Award Winners at LDI 2024 by Michael Eddy

The LDI 2024 Booth and Product and Bo0th Awards were presented at a breakfast event on the show floor the morning of the last day of the show, Tuesday, Dec. 10. Here is a selection of notabl…

Once is Not Enough In ‘Once’ At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre by Bill Hirschman

People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Just ask the characters in Once – A Musical who would no doubt agree. At the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Once tells the story o…

TWELFTH NIGHT.      Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon by Libby Purves and Friends

PRESENT MIRTH HATH PRESENT LAUGHTER. AND MELANCHOLY. AND FALSE NOSES     In a play as familiar as this it is small touches that spring fresh life.  Like the moment when the fool Feste def…

Don't miss out on CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL! by Center Theatre Group

What’s your favorite part of CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL?! 🐱🧡 There are just THREE WEEKS LEFT to catch this hilarious family friendly musical at the Kirk Douglas Theatre! Join …

Justin Casey and Helms Projects Create Underground Magic for LSDream with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Designer Justin Casey, owner of Helm Projects, and his team recently created a stunning design for electronica star LSDream's two-day Rave Cave event at The Caverns, located a little over 80…

The Country Music Association Announces Bandit Lites as Nominee for 2024 CMA Touring Awards by Michael Eddy

When the Country Music Association (CMA) announced the nominees for Country music’s top touring professionals to be honored at the 19th annual CMA Touring Awards, only one lighting company…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

https://playbill.com/article/influencer-trisha-paytas-will-bring-1-night-only-show-to-broadway. 3) Lester, Gallagher, More to Lead 'All Nighter ...

Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 Drives Video for World Stage Headliners at Brazil’s Rock in Rio 2024 by Michael Eddy

Sao Paulo, Brazil-based Apple Produções, which offers audio, lighting and imaging solutions from design to execution to the live events market, used Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 to drive vid…

David Tennant’s Macbeth Interrupted by Disruptive Audience Member in London

A West End performance of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, faced a 15-minute delay after an audience member disrupted the show at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Robe HCF Engine is The People’s Choice by Michael Eddy

For Lighting Designer Emanuel (Manny) Treeson, Robe moving lights fitted with the HCF (high color fidelity) TRANSFERABLE ENGINE LED light source are currently unbeatable for the perfect key …

Video: Behind the Lens of WICKED with Cinematographer Alice Brooks

In a new featurette, Wicked cinematographer Alice Brooks takes viewers behind the lens as she discusses the choices behind the lighting for Glinda and Elphaba in Part One. Watch the video no…

The Devil Wears Prada, Dominion Theatre review - efficient but rarely inspired by Matt Wolf

Relaunch of Elton John musical needs further tinkering still It's second time only quasi-lucky for The Devil Wears Prada, the stage musical adaptation of the much-loved Meryl Streep film fr…

Cult of Love by Darryl Reilly

Zachary Quinto is among the name cast members in this confounding and unsatisfying Christmas Eve dysfunctional family drama which is smoothly presented. The post Cult of Love appeared first…

A Block From Shuttered Connelly, Wild Project Faces Possible Sale by American Theatre Editors

It's tough out there for Downtown NYC theatres, but one East Village venue is raising money to take control of their destiny.

Exclusive: Joe Iconis Is Throwing a Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below

The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza is back to sleigh another day. The iconic holiday tradition is coming back to 54 Below for the 14th time. In this video, we go inside rehearsals with I…

Reg Rogers Is the Next Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Reg Rogers will be the next Mushnik in the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, beginning performances December 23 at the Westside Theatre. The role is currently played by Steph…

Jinkx Monsoon and Wayne Brady to Star in Anything Goes Concert

Immersive Encounter: Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony by Edward Kliszus

For anyone who loves classical music, this concert by the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony was a transformative encounter with one of Mahler’s most profound works. The post Immersive Encounter…

Santa Visits the TKTS Line by TDF

Santa loves hearing what shows folks are lining up to see!

Inside the 'South Pacific' Reunion With Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison & More by BroadwayWorld

Monday night was some enchanted evening indeed at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where the cast of the acclaimed 2008 revival of South Pacific reunited to benefit Lincoln Center Theatre. Watch…

Inside the ‘South Pacific’ Reunion Concert by BroadwayWorld

Kate Baldwin & Christopher Innvar Unpack THE DEAD, 1904 by BroadwayWorld

Irish Repertory Theatre is now presenting The Dead, 1904, the immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story. In this video, stars Kate Baldwin and Christopher Innvar chat about starr…

The Ladies of 'The Outsiders' Show Off Their Broadway Crib by BroadwayWorld

When Tilly Evans-Krueger, SarahGrace Mariani, and Melody Rose aren't going head to head onstage in Broadway's The Outsiders, you'll find them backstage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in th…

Anything Goes in Concert

A Deeply Human KIN — Review

Theatrely's Off-Broadway review of KIN by Bathsheba Doran and directed by Spencer Whale.

Parade musical facts with Jason Robert Brown #parade #broadway #jasonrobertbrown by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Parade is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden, with book by two-time Tony Award® winner, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Academy Award® winner Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by three-t…

Patti LuPone Loves Sunset Blvd. Revival

Malpaso Dance Company in "Indomitable Waltz" by Aszure Barton | at The Joyce January 21-26, 2025 by Joycetheater

With “technical strength, precision, and passion” (Arts Atlanta), the Havana-based Malpaso Dance Company returns for its tenth engagement at The Joyce. Since its founding in 2012 by Dail…

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Reimagining in Development

Fire up those engines! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic family musical starring Dick Van Dyke, is being reimagined with a new film. The project is aiming for a theatrical release with Am…

Red Bucket Follies raises $5.3 million for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by Michael Abourizk

The Broadway and touring productions of “Wicked” were the industry’s top fundraisers.

Wayne Brady, J. Harrison Ghee, Harvey Guilleìn & More Join ANYTHING GOES at Pasadena Playhouse

Additional cast members have been revealed for Anything Goes in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, featuring Jinkx Monsoon and more!

Robin Lord Taylor, Brandon Flynn to Star in New Play Kowalski

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First Look: Titanique at Criterion Theatre by Staff Writer

First Look Production photos have been released for Titanique. New York’s splash hit comedy began performance at The Criterion Theatre on Monday 9 December

Amanda Seyfried to Star in New Musical Movie ANN LEE About Religious Leader

Amanda Seyfried has wrapped filming on Ann Lee, a musical based on the story of Mother Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. She will appear in the film alongside Thomasin Mc…

Photos: Red Bucket Follies Raises $5,320,146 for Broadway Cares

Powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy swelled inside Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre at this year’s Red Bucket Follies. See photos!

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE | at The Joyce January 14-19, 2025 by Joycetheater

"Richly expressive and irresistibly kinetic” (New York Times), Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE celebrates 40 years of groundbreaking dance works melding the traditions and rhythms of the African …

Penn & Teller – 50th Anniversary Tour

Theatre Review: ‘Life of Pi’ at The Hippodrome by Herb Merrick

“Life of Pi” is a play adapted for the stage by Lolita Chakrabarti from the 2001 philosophical adventure novel by Canadian author, Yann Martel. The novel won the Man Booker Prize in 2002…

Trepidatious Patti LuPone Raves About Broadway’s New ‘Sunset Blvd.’ by Greg Evans

Last month, Patti LuPone appeared on The View and seemed more than a little apprehensive about seeing the new Broadway production of Sunset Blvd., the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that LuPone…

Video: Dez Duron Unpacks Why MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Is So Loved By Audiences

This video features actor and vocalist Dez Duron who made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending this fall. Duron shares why the show has been so well receive…

Some Like It Hot in San Francisco by Broadwaysf

SOME LIKE IT HOT is playing the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 7–26, 2025. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “…

Penn & Teller To Mark 50th Anniversary With One-Night-Only Radio City Music Hall Appearance by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Famed illusionists Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together with a one-night-only show at New York’s Radio City Music Hall this summer. Set for Thursday August 21, the…

Video: South African Cultural Gospel Choir Performs 'Milele' From MUFASA: THE LION KING

Earlier this week, the South African Cultural Gospel Choir performed 'Milele', one of the captivating new songs from the all-new Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch…

CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS Starring Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater & More Sets Full Cast

The New Group has revealed the complete cast for Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class, starring Calista Flockhart, Christian Slater and more. See who is starring and learn how to purc…

Concert Review: ‘A Mass for Christmas Eve: Baroque Music for the Season’ by Folger Consort at the Folger Shakespeare Library by Teniola Ayoola

In the 1920s, archaeologists unearthed the world’s oldest cookbook: ancient Babylonian recipes inscribed on tablets dating back to 1730 BCE. One recipe called for beer, but all beers today…

Theatre Up Close: Let It Snow by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Let it snow (again and again and again!) ❄️ Reusable snow? YES! Our #AChristmasCarol team turns the Wolf Theatre into a winter wonderland night after night.

Cult of Love Broadway Review by New York Theater

The title makes us wary of all the Christmas cheer at the Dahl family gathering when Leslye Headland’s play begins: Everybody is singing Christmas carols in a home awash in Christmas decor…

Mill Mountain Theatre Names Matt Shields Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

He will succeed producing artistic director Ginger Poole in January.

Reg Rogers to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as 'Mushnik'

Little Shop of Horrors will welcome Reg Rogers to Skid Row in the role of Mushnik. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production Off-Broadway!

Shoshana Bean to Star in Sarah Silverman's THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage

Grammy and Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Shoshana Bean will lead Arena Stage's upcoming production of Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn more!

International WICKED Star Willemijn Verkaik Lends Voice to Idina Menzel in German & Dutch Film Adaptation

Willemijn Verkaik has once again lent her powerful voice to Idina Menzel in the German and Dutch adaptations of the upcoming Wicked film. Verkaik, who originated the role of Elphaba in the D…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Casts Doubt on HAMILTON Movie

Don't expect a Hamilton movie anytime soon. Despite the enormous success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, the creator explains why he is hesitant to bring it to the big screen. 

Ariana DeBose Says Sony Should Move Kraven Into the MCU to Fight Spider-Man: ‘Give the Fans What They Want’ by Antonio Ferme

“Kraven the Hunter” is the latest entry in Sony’s Spider-Man universe to spotlight a foe from the web-slinger’s rogues gallery. The catch? Just like the “Venom,” “Morbius” an…

Bleachers, Cake and Khruangbin highlight 2025 Capitol Groove Music Festival lineup by Christopher Arnott

Khruangbin, Thundercat and Connecticut's own Sammy Rae & The Friends are also among the 14 bands for the 2025 Capitol Groove Music Festival in Bushnell Park.

U.K.’s LAMDA to Open Offices and Studios in NYC by American Theatre Editors

Opening on Jan. 23, 2025, the permanent office and studio spaces will be based in Midtown.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Returns to ABC This Month

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s cinematic treasure The Sound of Music will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 7/6c. The musical’s official social media pages will hos…

WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, SING SING, & More Garner Nominations for 2024 AWFJ EDA Awards

The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) has nominated Wicked for four EDA Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Ensemble Cast and Casting Director, and Best…

Martin Benson Dies: Co-Founder Of Tony-Winning South Coast Rep Was 87 by Greg Evans

Martin Benson, the co-founder and longtime artistic director of the Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory regional theater in Costa Mesa, California, died November 30 of a probable heart …

Jessica Vosk Performs "Mary, Did You Know?" From Her Holiday Album Sleigh by Playbill

Jessica Vosk will perform at Carnegie Hall December 20 and 21, in an evening that will feature the New York Pops, as well as songs from her holiday album Sleigh (yes, it's a pun). You can al…

Patti LuPone Shares Her Thoughts on SUNSET BOULEVARD Revival: 'I Was Energized'

Pattu LuPone has shared her long-awaited thoughts on the current revival of Sunset Boulevard. Watch a video that reveals her thoughts on the musical, which she says she 'loved' and labeled N…

Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'ABC,' 'I Want You Back' & More in A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS

Last night during NBC's A Motown Christmas special, the cast of MJ the Musical took the stage to perform a medley of “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I Want You Back' from the Tony…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Duality" - 12/12/24 by James Wilson

The past and present collide in Anthony M. Laura's Duality, currently running at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at The A.R.T./New York Theatres. Primarily, the play explores the lasting…

Video: WICKED Holiday Light Show Illuminates Utah With 'Defying Gravity' & More

A new video shows a Utah home's holiday lights display synchronized to songs from the Wicked movie, including 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' 'Dancing Through Life,' 'What Is This Feeling?,' 'Po…

Annual TV Broadcast of the Sound of Music Film to Air This Weekend

Elf The Musical's Leading Man, Grey Henson, Isn't a Real-Life Buddy—But He's Learning to 'Buddify' Himself Every Day by Hayley Levitt

“It was the number when I’m in the suit,” says Grey Henson, surrounded by the Christmas decor of Lillie's Victorian Establishment in Midtown Manhattan, holiday soundtrack humming in…

Meet the Broadway Cast of English, Playwright Sanaz Toossi's 'Scream Into the Void' by Broadway.com

English, Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play set inside a TOEFL classroom (Test of English as a Foreign Language), begins its Broadway run on January 3, 2025 at the Todd Haimes Theat…

Brandon Uranowitz on what makes City Center special | New York City Center by New York City Center

According to Brandon Uranowitz, who we talked to in the rehearsal room for Ragtime earlier this year, it’s how safe and free it feels to be here. City Center is a community—onstage and …

YouTube TV Raises Price of Monthly Rate to $82.99 by Caitlin Huston

The last price increase came in March 2023 and the new rate will kick in on Thursday for new members.

Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo Bond Over Singing Live on Set and Why Jolie’s Daughter Needed ‘Defying Gravity’: ‘We Want Art to Have Influen by Kate Aurthur

At the Tony Awards in June, the past and future of “Wicked” were in the spotlight, with Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo — the Elphabas of stage and screen, respectively — presenting t…

Tali Rubinstein - “Etude for Solitude” by Lincoln Center

We're just blown away by this incredible recorder performance by Tali Rubinstein! Enjoy this video of her original song “Etude for Solitude,” captured in the David Rubenstein Atrium earl…

Makeup and Hair Matter: &Juliet, Cabaret, Chicago, Great Gatsby nominated for MUAHS by New York Theater

The announcement gave me pause. The Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild announced five nominees in the new category of “Broadway and International” for its 12th Annual MUAHS (Makeup A…

Photos: BASHEVIS'S DEMONS At Theatre 154 by A.a. Cristi

Performances begin next Thursday, December 18 and running through January 5. New photos have been released of BASHEVIS’S DEMONS, which comprises three short stories by legendary Nobel Priz…

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Being an Ensemble Playwright on You On the Moors Now by Jeffrey Mosser, Jaclyn Backhaus

By Jeffrey Mosser, Jaclyn Backhaus. You on the Moors Now was the first foray by Jaclyn Backhaus into committing the improvisations and musings of an ensemble to the page while developing her…

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Releases New Block of Tickets

Maybe Happy Ending has released a new block of tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 7, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets for the new performances here!

WAITRESS Live Capture Will Stream on National Theatre at Home Next Year

Three new shows will be part of National Theatre at Home's streaming service in 2025. The recently announced productions include Coriolanus, Death of England, and Waitress.

Telemundo Studios Names Jacqueline Castro Vice President of Production  by Caitlin Huston

Castro’s hire comes as Telemundo Studios expands its content offerings.

Melati Suryodarmo and Alessandro Sciarroni Moving Within Patriarchy by Ilinca Todoruţ

Indonesian performance artist Melati Suryodarmo and Italian choreographer Alessandro Sciarroni don’t seem to have much in common beyond their shared success on the international artistic s…

The Elusive Evelyn Sherman by Trav S.D.

I’d like to have more to tell about character actress Evelyn Sherman (Eva Mae Spear, 1882-1974), but I consider that what is known is of sufficient interest to rate a post here. Sherman wa…

To V, Or Not to V? ‘Eureka Day’ Brings the Vax Debate to the Broadway Stage by Harry Haun

A private school agonizes over what to do about an outbreak of mumps in playwright Jonathan Spector's 'Eureka Day,' which he tells Observer started out as "a funny play about serious things.…

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/12/2024; Jobs In Education, Ticket Services and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/12/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Video: Inside the SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert

Monday night was some enchanted evening indeed at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where the cast of the acclaimed 2008 revival of South Pacific reunited to benefit Lincoln Center Theatre. Watch…

Westfieod News.MassLive Review: MJ The Musiucalk by Mark G., Auerbach

My Westfied NewsMassLive review of MJ: the Michae Jacksoin Review at The Bushbello, Hartford.,

David Tennant’s Macbeth disrupted by angry theatregoer by Greg Evans

The production was delayed for 15 minutes after the audience member returned from the bathroom

Anne-Marie Duff is fascinatingly nasty in Lyndsey Turner’s uneven Little Foxes by Alice Saville

Duff’s Regina is such a monster in this production that it’s hard to feel any kind of surprise or sympathy, as she manipulates or is manipulated in turn

WICKED Receives 11 Critics Choice Award Nominations; Full List!

Wicked is racking up nominations as one of the most-nominated films of the year for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Wicked, along with Conclave, lead this year’s film contenders, having e…

Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast and Composers Perform 'Far Away From Tulsa' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

The Broadway cast of The Outsiders made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, where they performed “Far Away from Tulsa” from the musical. Check out the video here!

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A Frank Sinatra Finding Aid by Trav S.D.

I’m pretty sure I’ll never undertake a single comprehensive post about Francis Albert Sinatra (1915-1998). The idea of writing a piece that includes all of his hit songs and all of his m…

Witty and Complex: A Review of “Little Women” at Northlight Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

A new adaptation by Lauren Gunderson, premiering at Northlight Theatre, avoids the sentimental piety that mars some versions by using more language from Alcott’s astonishing book.

David Oyelowo’s ‘Coriolanus’ Gets Streaming Release From National Theatre (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The stage production, which ended its run in London in November, will stream on National Theatre at Home’s subscription platform.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

‘Swept Away’ Gets Two-Week Extension, Trisha Paytas to Make Broadway Debut, ‘Stereophic’ Tiny Desk Concert Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only daily podca…

Review Roundup: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT UK Tour Featuring Donny Osmond

Performances are now underway for the UK tour of the London Palladium production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, featuring Donny Osmond as Pharaoh. Read the reviews here!

The Wicked Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? by Belaid S

For over 20 years, Wicked has captivated audiences, becoming one of the most beloved and successful musicals in Broadway history.

The Bodyguard Musical to Embark on UK and Europe Tour in 2025 by Belaid S

The Queen of the Night is returning to the stage! Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced an exciting

National Theatre Announces New Additions to NT at Home Streaming Service in 2025 by Belaid S

The National Theatre has revealed exciting updates to its NT at Home streaming platform, offering theatre lovers a chance to

Sinfonia Smith Square Hall awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to transform into a world-class cultural venue by Staff Writer

Smith Square Hall announces that it has been awarded a £452,035 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform Smith Square Hall into a world-class cultural venue

Dogstar Theatre brings Gideon Mack from page to stage by Staff Writer

James Robertson’s 2006 best-selling novel will be brought to life in early 2025 with a stage adaptation of The Testament of Gideon Mack from Dogstar Theatre Company

Louisa Lytton Joins the Cast of The Girl on the Train by Staff Writer

Louisa Lytton – best-known for her starring roles as Ruby Allen in Eastenders - is set to star as Rachel Watson at certain dates in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative P…

Waitress, Coriolanus and Death of England to release for streaming in 2025 on National Theatre at Home by Staff Writer

National Theatre at Home announces a collection of productions releasing in the new year from stages at the National Theatre and West End, and for the first time ever, a play filmed from New…

The Bodyguard Announces UK and Europe Tour by Staff Writer

The award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will tour the UK and Europe in 2025/2026 opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre 

Historical Drama Mrs President To Open at Charing Cross Theatre by Staff Writer

Historical drama Mrs President will run at Charing Cross Theatre from 31 January 2025, Bronagh Lagan directs Miriam Grace Edwards and Sam Jenkins-Shaw

Theater review: ‘MJ’ shows the life of Michael Jackson in a whole new light at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The Broadway musical "MJ," at The Bushnell through Dec. 15, offers a deep, dark look at a musical icon without losing its desire to be entertaining.

A Very Stagey Christmas Tell Us In Ten: Francesca Velicu by Jen Dickson-Purdy

In our profile series Tell Us In Ten, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This December, get ready to experience the f…

The 20 best albums of 2024 by Tribune News Service

Two decades after digital downloading was supposed to disintegrate the full-length LP, musicians seem as eager to collect and to sprawl — and sometimes to tighten up — as they've ever be…

After “Wicked,” What Do We Want from the Musical?

Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the Broadway hit is the latest iteration of a quintessentially American form. Why has the musical endured—and where might it go next?

Photos: PEN PALS Opens With Nancy McKeon and Johanna Day

Pen Pals, the new play by Michael Griffo, officially opened off-Broadway at The Theatre at St. Clement's, starring Johanna Day and Nancy McKeon. Check out photos from opening night here!

The original 'Nutcracker' story is pretty bloody, but the sanitized version can be seen in these local productions by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Justin Timberlake, The Rock Orchestra and more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

That view at UConn everyone loves? How a CT woman captured it for you 365 times. by Maureen Murphy

It's a famous place among Connecticut people living in Storrs because it is on the UConn campus, but also because of its beauty, bucolic nature and numerous activities.

First Look: The Cast of Picture You Dead on Tour by Staff Writer

First look cast images have been released for Picture You Dead - adapted from the bestselling novel of Peter James'– which opens in February High Wycombe’s Swan Theatre before embarking …

Interview: S.E. Hinton on ‘The Outsiders’ and Her Reading Life

“You can’t read a page without laughing,” says the author of “The Outsiders,” who’s watched the stage musical of the novel become a Tony Award-winning hit this year.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Smash-hit play JULIA returns to Melbourne in 2025 by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company and Canberra Theatre Centre’s production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s runaway hit, Julia, will return to Melbourne for a

“A Whynot Christmas Carol” Offers Challenge & Change—at ACT by Jenyth Jo

Craig Lucas Deconstructs Dickens with Spectacle & Spirits  by Jenyth Jo & Barry David Horwitz We know the story: Dickens contrasts Scrooge, a miserly, old, rich man with Tiny Tim, a…

Theater Review: HOLIDAY FEAST (Christmastime Sitcom Scripts; Staged Readings at Front Porch Arts Collective in Cambridge) by Lynne Weiss

FEAST ON THIS! For the second year, Front Porch Arts Collective offers its Holiday Feast of staged readings of scripts from the holiday episodes of Black sitcoms of the 1970s, ’80s, and �…

The Highs and Lows on London Stages in 2024 by Matt Wolf and Houman Barekat

Our critics discuss which A-lister performances on the West End were worth the ticket price, and why so many new musicals struggled this year.

Seems Like The Kitchener-Waterloo Musicians Deserve A LOT More Credit Than First Appeared by Joe Patti

A few weeks ago I wrote about how the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony appeared to have found a path to return to activity, albeit tenuous, after the musicians were blindsided by a bankruptcy ann…

Jessica Vosk Is Fallin' into the Alicia Keys Musical Hell's Kitchen Tonight by Darryn King

Jessica Vosk will make her debut in the role of Jersey in the Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen on December 12. She replaces the show's original Tony-nominated star Shoshana Bean, who pl…

IMPRESSIONS: ISMAËL MOUARAKI's "Le sacre de Lila" at New York Live Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

"The dancers explore trance by drawing inspiration from the Lila (“night” in Arabic) ceremonies of North Africa traditionally practiced among Maghreb communities" Kristen Hedberg, New Yo…

IMPRESSIONS: A Very SWING OUT Holiday at Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

"The curtain rises to reveal festivities already in full swing and the owners of those feet Lindy-Hopping alone and in pairs. The show, created by dancers Evita Arce, LaTasha Barnes, Nathan …

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Guest Writer Pia Catton Introduces Us to a Remarkable Dance Artist, Lili Tewes by The Dance Enthusiast

" When I was 10, a Hawai’ian dance company came to Hamburg to perform, and I joined one of their workshops. My feet just knew where they were going! At one point, my now kumu hula (master …