Evita, Phoenix Theatre, London, review: sharply underlines the ambivalence of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical by ,

Emma Hatton is a wonderfully compelling Evita in this robust staging of Tim Rice's classic

London leads of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' heading to Broadway by ,

The lead actors are boarding the Hogwarts Express for Broadway.        

Photographer turns babies into Disney princesses by ,

A photographer made some families' royal dreams come alive as these infants were transformed into Disney princesses!        

Sam Shepard, Esteemed Playwright and Actor, Dies at 73 by ,

He won the Pulitzer Prize for his play, 'Buried Child,' was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The Right Stuff' and recently appeared on Netflix's 'Bloodline.'read more

Lady Gaga subpoenaed in Kesha case by ,

Lady Gaga has been served a subpoena by music producer Dr. Luke regarding his defamation lawsuit against Kesha.        

Frostys for 50 cents and other deals around Denver, July 21-27 by Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Know

Get your Frosty on.

Theater: He Spent His Life in Theater. Here’s What He Left Behind. by Michael Paulson, David Brandon Geeting and Jolie Ruben

James Houghton died last summer. Now his daughter is sharing his collection of theatrical treasures.

Scenes from Disney's convention: D23 by ,

5 burning questions we desperately need Disney to answer at D23 Expo by ,

We're expecting waterworks when Carrie Fisher is pronounced a Legend at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, but what will we find out about young Han Solo?       
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Disney's 'Coco' brings Day of the Dead to life by ,

While searching for his way home from the land of the dead, a young boy discovers much more than he ever imagined in Disney's 'Coco.'        

What if women ruled the world? by Interviews By Susanna Rustin, Harriet Gibsone and Hanna Yusuf

An end to abuse, a law against mansplaining, and reparations for two millennia of injustice … as a new sci-fi art show imagines a female-led future, we ask comedians, writers, politicians …

Photos: Mary J. Blige, John Legend hit stage at Essence Festival by ,

Summer Is the Time for Stretching by Dave Itzkoff, Erik Piepenburg, Laura Collins-Hughes and Sophie Haigney

These writers and performers are using the warmer months to take some risks, test themselves and expand their talents onstage.

Harry Potter series turns 20, stays forever young to us by ,

On June 26, 1997, we were introduced to a world of witchcraft and wizardry, and we've never turned back.        

Brexit Shorts: The End by Abi Morgan, starring Penelope Wilton – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘There’s no coming back from this’ … After 43 years together, Helen is shocked that her husband is leaving Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: The Pines by Gary Owen, starring Steffan Rhodri – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘But if I don’t do this, what else can I do?’ … A Welsh dairy farmer reflects on the real cost of a flat white Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: Shattered by Maxine Peake, starring Nasser Memarzia – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘People are petrified’ … An immigration lawyer in Manchester sees fear – and hope – in his community Continue reading...

Brexit Shorts: Burn by James Graham, starring Joanna Scanlan – video by Jess Gormley, Noah Payne-Frank, Liese Spencer and Chris Wiegand

‘I’m a warrior who’s been waiting for a war’ … Internet troll Carol whips up Brexit fury in Mansfield Continue reading...

Curtain rises on Gielgud's gay scandal by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Critic's play shows how the famous actor's arrest was part of the 1950s homosexual witch-huntsThe scandal that almost ended the career of Sir John Gielgud is to be brought to the London stag…

71st annual Tony Awards show by ,

Tony Awards 2017 Red Carpet Excitement by ,

Maeve McDermott gets the scoop from Broadway's biggest stars on the red carpet at the 71st annual Tony Awards.        

Broadway stars shine on the 2017 Tony Awards red carpet by ,

'Olaf's Frozen Adventure' brings holidays home by ,

When Anna and Elsa find they have no shared holiday traditions after growing up apart, Olaf takes it upon himself to find some.        

Give us a break! Theatre bosses dismiss calls to ditch intervals by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

TV writer Steven Moffat’s demand for fewer intermissions ‘does not make financial sense’Theatre and concert hall managers are mounting a fightback this weekend in defence of an endange…

Hollywood Reporter's Guide to the 2017 Tonys: What to Know About Sunday's Show by ,

Kevin Spacey will host the Broadway honors ceremony, airing Sunday on CBS.read more

'We must take a stand': the vital election issues – picked by young British artists by Harriet Gibsone, Hannah Ellis-Petersen, Kate Hutchinson and Chris Wiegand

Lily Cole wants a green century, Girli wants a housing revolution, and Liam Williams wants to boot out the billionaire club … some of Britain’s most talented young artists spell out the …

'Breakout' on Disney's new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' ride by ,

USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum screams a lot during her sneak peek of Disney's new ride Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!        

Ariana Grande visits fans injured in Manchester bombing by ,

The pop star surprised victims of the May 22nd suicide bombing by paying a visit to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.        

'Breakout' on Disney's new Guardians of the Galaxy ride by ,

USA Today's Carly Mallenbaum screams a lot during her sneak peek of Disneyland's Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: BREAKOUT!        

UK police treating Ariana Grande concert blast as terrorism by Jo Kearney, Gregory Katz and Jill Lawless

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert attended by thousands of young music fans in northern England, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens …

Explosion and panic rips through Ariana Grande's Manchester concert by ,