November 2025 New York Theater Openings: Tom Hanks, the Muppets, and Politics. by Jonathan Mandell

Below is a calendar of New York theater opening* in November, including Tom Hanks starring in a play he co-wrote, Kristin Chenoweth in one of two musicals by Stephen Schwartz, Patrick Page a…

The promise of eternal youth – “Shell” reviewed by Pauline Adamek

  Max Minghella’s body horror The Shell emerges from the same vein as Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance. They each explore the specter of aging, of impossible beauty standards, and the fr…

Crooked Cross by Wendy Caster

In the early 1930s, Sally Carson, an English writer and dancing teacher, spent time in Germany. She then wrote Crooked Cross, which focuses on the insidious growth of Nazism, first as a nove…

‘Paddington: The Musical’ Shares First Images Of Bear Brought To Life On West End Stage by Glenn Garner

From Peru to the West End, beloved children’s literary icon Paddington Bear makes his stage musical debut Saturday night at the Savoy Theatre. As previews of Paddington: The Musical kick o…

WATCH: MJ on Broadway Celebrates Halloween with 'Thriller' Performance

The cast of MJ the Musical celebrated Halloween with its annual post-curtain-call performance of "Thriller." Following the show Friday night, they surprised the audience with a special, one-…

Photos: Cathy Rigby Stars in PETER PAN GOES WRONG at La Mirada Theatre

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, starring the iconic Peter Pan actor Cathy Rigby as the narrator, is now running at the La Mirada Theatre in California through November 23. Written by Henry Lewis, Jona…

Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Reveals First Look at Bear, Extends West End Run

As previews begin this evening for Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show released the first images of Paddington and reveal the team bringing him to the stage — as well as …

The Verdi Chorus explores “Faust” November 15-16 by Pauline Adamek

An ancient legend first popularized in sixteenth-century Germany, the Faustian bargain warns of trading one’s soul or moral integrity for power, beauty, or success, only to pay a terrible …

The Faustian bargain by Pauline Adamek

An ancient legend first popularized in sixteenth-century Germany, the Faustian bargain warns of trading one’s soul or moral integrity for power, beauty, or success, only to pay a terrible …

First Look at Paddington Bear in Paddington the Musical by Ben Thomas

Paddington The Musical has officially begun previews, marking the first time the nation’s favorite bear has taken to the stage. The show introduces audiences to a spectacular new version o…

Here's Your 1st Look at Paddington Bear in Paddington the Musical by Margaret Hall

“What we as producers always hoped to achieve was, quite simply, Paddington on stage—and thanks to the immensely talented artists, both on and off stage, we believe we’ve realized that…

First Look at Paddington The Musical as Previews Begin in the West End by Staff Writer

As previews begin this evening for Paddington The Musical, producers have released the first images of Paddington and revealed the team bringing him to life on stage The post First Look at P…

New ‘Knives Out’ is the sharpest of the bunch by Toni Tresca

Wake Up Dead Man has a killer cast, master plotting and style to spare in a divine murder mystery worth confessing to again and again.

Everything to Know About Yondr Pouches: Why Broadway and Beyond Are Locking Phones

As smartphone habits become harder to break, some live events are taking matters into their own hands — quite literally. Enter the Yondr pouch, a locking case that keeps your phone with yo…

Your Travalanche Daily Digest for November 1, 2025 by Trav S.D.

Today’s new Travalanche post for November 1, 2025 is about about barnstorming Shakespearean Daniel Bandmann. On this day 100 years ago, three significant things happened: 1) Buster Keaton�…

YOUNG RUSSIAN MUSICIANS WHO PLAYED ANTI-KREMLIN SONGS GET MORE JAIL TIME by Robert Shuman

(from Reuters, 10/29. Reporting by Reuters in St Petersburg; Writing by Lucy Papachristou in Tbilisi; Editing by Peter Graff.) ST PETERSBURG, Oct 29 (Reuters) – A group of young Russian st…

Going Solo: "The Least Problematic Woman in the World," "Other" and "Did You Eat? by Jan Simpson

One-person shows are popping up everywhere. And it makes sense that they should.  They’re comparatively cheap to put on since by definitiion there’s only one performer to pay and the co…

‘Grease’ goes woke in off-Broadway parody called ‘Vape,’ where Danny doesn’t just have eyes for Sandy by Angela Barbuti

"Grease" is no longer the word. Now the word is "Vape!" -- an off-Broadway parody that reimagines the beloved musical set in a 1950s high school as it would look in today's woke world.

Review: Martha@BAM–The 1963 Interview at Brooklyn Academy of Music by Loren Noveck

This documentary restaging of a famous Martha Graham interview is more than a historical curiosity. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Martha@BAM–The 1963 Interview at Brooklyn Academy…

The Line of Beauty, Almeida Theatre review - the 80s revisited in theatrically ravishing form by Matt Wolf

Alan Hollinghurst novel is cunningly filleted, very finely acted Alan Hollinghurst's 2004 novel The Line of Beauty finds a distinct beauty all its own in this long-awaited Almeida Theatre …

Look at the Stars by Mason Pilevsky

Little Bear Ridge Road – 19 October 2025 Little Bear Ridge Road is that rare piece of writing that can openly discuss some of the least hopeful events a person can go through in a way that…

“Other” at Greenwich House Theatre: The Beautiful, Anxious Art of Self-Acceptance by Ross

The Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Other at Greenwich House Theater By Ross When Ari’el Stachel won his Tony Award for The Band’s Visit, a show that I loved with all my heart (including hi…

The Travels of Daniel Bandmann by Trav S.D.

We had occasion to mention 19th century actor Daniel Bandmann (1837-1905) the other day. As it happens, November 1 was his birthday. A German Jew from the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Bandmann firs…

What to Stream: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ Tracy Morgan, Kim Kardashian and ‘Downton Abbey’ by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new te…

Atlanta rappers Playboi Carti, Benji Blue Bills make stops in CT this week by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 2-8 include diss tracks, classical concerts, comedy Q&As and some "Sweeney Todd."

15 Off Broadway Shows to Catch in November by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Tom Hanks returns to New York theater alongside Kelli O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose leads “The Baker’s Wife,” a cult musical.

‘Hedda’ Director Nia DaCosta on Her Sumptuous Adaptation of Ibsen by Roslyn Sulcas

The director’s sumptuous rethinking of “Hedda Gabler” raises questions about women, freedom and the choices we make about our lives.

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Begins on Broadway Tonight by Darryn King

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a feelgood musical rom-com begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on November 1. The musical is written and composed by Jim Barne and Kit …

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Begins on Broadway November 1 by Margaret Hall

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

Romy & Michele the Musical: A High School Reunion Better Left Skipped by Suzanna Bowling

The beloved 1997 cult film Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion finally gets the musical treatment, but at Off-Broadway’s Stage 42—where hits go to die—it’s more curse than celeb…

Saturday Night Fever to play Melbourne in January 2026

The post Saturday Night Fever to play Melbourne in January 2026 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Hannah Senesh by Tony Marinelli

At the center of it all stands Apple, whose performance is nothing short of revelatory. As Catherine, she is brittle yet unbowed; as Hannah, she radiates vitality and purpose. Her voice—bo…