‘Paint Your Wagon’ at City Center’s Encores by Richard Seff

I’m sending you this note on the City Center’s staged reading of Lerner and Loewe’s Paint Your Wagon even though its brief 6 performances scheduled ended earlier today. I w…

Sony's Turning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Into a Movie by Sean Fitz-Gerald

Sony Pictures Entertainment on Sunday announced it's going to make a movie version of Broadway's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the New York Times reports. The cast hasn't been announce…

Met Competition Features Nation's Top Opera Talent

The final round of the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions, held Sunday, awarded five young singers.

The Heidi Chronicles by Joel Benjamin

This post is by Joel Benjamin The maternal ending was considered problematical in 1988, but seems less of a copout in 2015. In fact, the feminist thrust of the play has also dulled in the e…

Theatre Review: ‘The Originalist’ at Arena Stage by Heather Hill

It isn’t every day that the political theatre of DC moves out from our revered halls and back rooms and into the world of actual theatre, but once in a while, something happens. Right …

MY CHILD – MOTHERS OF WAR by Sandra Kuker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT:  KUKER & LEE PR Sandra J Kuker – [email protected] Anita J. Lee – [email protected]   A World Premiere By HUMAN REVOLUTION ENTERTAINMEN…

‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged!)’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Morgan Woodle

The sounds of lutes. A rainbow of lights. A copy of The Yale Shakespeare positioned conspicuously on a leather chair. A skull sitting on a pedestal. A ghost hanging from the rafters. These a…

Theatre Review: ‘The Laramie Project’ at CCBC by Steve Charing

The tragedy of gay 21 year-old college student Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder at the hands of two young men in Laramie, Wyoming in October 1998 still pains most decent people.  Hatred by…

Review: ‘I’m Looking for Helen Twelvetrees’ Explores the Life of an Early Talkies Movie Star by Charles Isherwood

David Greenspan’s elliptical drama follows a 16-year-old boy from Los Angeles on a bus trip across the country in search of his movie-star idol.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Mar. 22

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, March 22, 2015.

‘God Don’ Like Ugly’ at Venus Theatre Company by Michael Poandl

As a writer for this website, I’ve had the privilege of seeing shows at The Kennedy Center and The National Theatre, Arena Stage and Ford’s, Sidney Harmon Hall… a big budget, an elegan…

Hayes Theatre Co Presents Australian Premiere of VIOLET by BroadwayWorld

Blue Saint Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co are thrilled to premiere the 2014 Broadway revival of VIOLET in Australia.

Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, and Other Theatrical Birthdays! Monk Giving Millions to Theater. Week in NY Theater by New York Theater

It’s March Madness for theatrical birthdays. Good morning. Happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/PCXwjaZVMb — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 22, 2015 Happy 100th Birthday, Patricia…

Mel Brooks review – convivial reminder of what makes his best work great by Brian Logan

Prince of Wales, LondonA rose-tinted reminiscence of a life distilled into two hours isn’t among Brooks’s iconoclastic best but engenders a warm glow Continue reading...

Production inspired by Portuguese poem whips up a storm by Celia Wren

On the set of the Portuguese production “Ode Marítima (Maritime Ode),” ropes and bollards evoke ships moored to a wharf. But there’s nothing fettered about the lyricism in this stage …

Margaret Whiting and George Shearing the Lost Jazz Sessions by Sandi Durell

      CD Review  by Joe Regan Jr.   Margaret Whiting and George Shearing, although they both recorded for Capitol Records, never recorded an album together. They were gr…

At the Box Office, It’s No Longer a Man’s World by Brooks Barnes

Women are driving movie ticket sales to a degree rarely seen before, while young men, long the most coveted audience, are relatively AWOL.

‘Soon’ at Signature Theatre by David Siegel

Under the assured, skillful touch of Director Matthew Gardiner, Signature Theatre has delivered a smart, engaging, delightfully personal-sized production of Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaem…

Hand To God Offers $37.50 Previews Tickets by Playbill Staff

The new Broadway play Hand To God has announced an unusual ticket promotion.

Check Out Digital Lottery and General Rush Policy for Broadway’s Something Rotten! by Robert Viagas

Something Rotten!, the new Broadway musical that pokes fun at the world of Shakespeare, has announced its policies for distributing discounted rush tickets online, and a daily discount lotte…

This Week on Broadway for March 22, 2015: James Lapine by James Marino

Peter Filichia and James Marino  talk with James Lapine about the release of the Into The Woods DVD. Michael Portantiere and Carey Purcell join in to review: On The Twentyieth Century, …

Review: Mel Brooks Live in London, Prince of Wales Theatre by Dominic Cavendish

The American comedy legend still has his marbles and larger-than-life charm intact, says Dominic Cavendish

Blue Viola, a bluesy, jazzy new opera from UrbanArias by Brett Steven Abelman

What would you call the blend of music and genre in UrbanArias’ world premiere Blue Viola? Standard terms like “chamber opera,” “folk opera,” or “comic op…

VIDEO: Watch Steve Kazee Perform 'Hit Me Baby One More Time'! by Stage Tube

Tony Award-winner Steve Kazee recently channeled his inner Britney Spears. Below, watch the ONCE star perform 'Hit Me Baby One More Time'

Fans can win ‘Book of Mormon’ tickets via scavenger hunt by Bill Zwecker

Want to win a pair of tickets to "The Book of Mormon"? Then you should participate in a social media-driven scavenger hunt. The post Fans can win ‘Book of Mormon’ tickets via sca…

Mel Brooks live in London, Prince of Wales Theatre, review: A blazing show from Brooks as comedy great gets back in the saddle

Mel Brooks did not have to say a word to get the crowd on its feet. The applause as he walked on went on for minutes; there was an ovation in the stalls before the visiting American comedian…

Seen on the scene: Common, John Legend, Lauren Conrad by Bill Zwecker

SEEN ON THE SCENE: As tipped here first, John Legend indeed was a special guest at the big fundraiser his fellow "Glory" Oscar-winning songwriting partner Common held for his Common Ground F…

SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: Billy Magnussen & Reserved For Rondee Tribute Andrew Lloyd Webber & Stephen Sondheim Live At THE LORD & by Pat Cerasaro

Billy Magnussen amp Reserved For Rondee rock Lloyd Webber and Sondheim

Beautiful, About Life of Carole King, Is Heading to the Silver Screen by Andrew Gans

Sony Pictures will produce the film version of the award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which concerns the early life and career of the groundbreaking singer/songwriter, ac…

Violet announced for Hayes Theatre in 2015 by Cassie Tongue

Violet, with book and lyrics by Brian Crawley (A Little Princess) and music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change), will find a home at Sydney’s Hay…

Review: Madama Butterfly (Royal Opera House) - 'a tainted relationship'

America meets Japan as Puccini's tearjerker returns to Covent Garden

Billy Magnussen Put His Prince on “Into the Woods” by Sandi Durell

            By Brian Scott Lipton   In less than a decade, Billy Magnussen has emerged as one of the most exciting young actors of his... The post Billy Ma…

Dance preview: Glue Factory Project questions what happened to Dick and Jane by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In their elementary readers, school children of yesteryear saw Dick and Jane run and laugh and play with Spot and Puff. But what ever happened to these cherubic characters and their “…

Point Park CDC's annual program takes step up by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Since its inception, Point Park University’s Conservatory of Dance Company has prided itself on a diversity that was mostly geared toward commercial work or easy-on-the-eyes physicality fo…

EXIT REVIEW of “Thieves” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the first Exit Review for a new play that just opened, Thieves by…

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for March 23-29, Featuring Anika Larsen, Jessie Mueller, and More! by Louisa Brady

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, …

Ruthie Henshall Sings Two Sondheim Showstoppers Live To Preview Royal Albert Hall FOLLIES by Pat Cerasaro

Ruthie Henshall previews her upcoming FOLLIES turn

Which Prince Do You Prefer? Take The INTO THE WOODS 'Agony' Relationship Quiz To Find Out by Pat Cerasaro

Which INTO THE WOODS prince do you prefer

Review: 'M. Butterfly' gets new staging at City Lights Theater by Georgia Rowe

David Henry Hwang's famed play about a diplomat falling for an opera singer plays through April 19 in San Jose. The production captures the mystique of the play but don't always click.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics - 3/21, Part 2 - FINDING NEVERLAND, SOMETHING ROTTEN, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our March 21 SIP round-up Check out Part 1 HERE.

Some Kind of Wonderful! Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Will Be Adapted for the Big Screen by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Take good care of our baby! Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is heading to a movie theater near you, produced by Tom Hanks' production company and released by Sony Picture…

BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- Jessica Phillips Sings Eric Dietz's 'All the Walls' by BroadwayWorld TV

This week we are excited to feature composer Eric Dietz and his new musical, ALL THE WALLS, inspired by the powerful true story of Aron Ralston's escape from Blue John Canyon, Utah in 2003. …

Music review: Pomerium mostly phones it in

Musically correct, the New York-based choir lacked essential energy

'Outside Mullingar': Spark of intensity lights an Irish fire by Chris Jones

"Outside Mullingar," a recent play by John Patrick Shanley ("Doubt") and the newest attraction from the Northlight Theatre in Skokie, starts out in a manner familiar to anyone with affection…

Sony to Make 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' a Feature Film by Brent Lang

Broadway hit "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" will be made into a feature film produced by Tom Hanks' production company and released by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 2015-16 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrating its 13th year, Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce its 2015-16 season, kicking off this summer with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny par…

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO CHICAGO THIS SUMMER WITH KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES! by Michael J. Roberts

Cirque du Soleil returns to Chicago after four years with its newest touring show, KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities™, premiering under the iconic blue-and-yellow Big Top beginning August…

A diary of theatrical addiction by Mark Shenton

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Posterity Review: Ibsen, Hoping for Immortality (As Are We All) by New York Theater

It was only at the end of “Posterity,” Doug Wright’s new play that imagines the real-life encounter between Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen and a sculptor doing a bust of him, that th…

Sony to Make ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ a Feature Film by Brent Lang

Broadway hit “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” will be made into a feature film produced by Tom Hanks’ production company and released by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Th…

Latter-day Houdini: Italian escapologist Andrew Basso talks about his life and near-death experiences

Italian escapologist Andrew Basso, who has toured the world as part of “The Illusionists,” talks about his life, near-death experiences and the meaning of magic.

Confirmed! BEAUTIFUL is Headed to the Big Screen! by BroadwayWorld

As scooped first by BroadwayWorld.com earlier this week here, the hit Broadway musical BEAUTIFUL is headed to the big screen. Sony pictures confirmed today that 'The film version of 'Beautif…

Sony to Produce Film Version of Carole King Broadway Musical 'Beautiful' by Gregg Kilday

Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman will produce the screen adaptation.read more

Review: The Hunchback of Notre Dame at curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

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Why Do Little Girls Think There’s Only One Plot? by Suzi Steffen

“The girls were terrific. Silly and shy, coy and rambunctious, attention-seeking, wise beyond their years, strikingly immature, they strutted about the room like little heroines in a p…

Feldberg: Bill Nighy stars in Broadway revival of 'Skylight'

Bill Nighy, who's co-starring with Carey Mulligan in the Broadway revival of "Skylight," went to drama school as a young man, but it wasn't until he was nearly 30 that he felt comf…

Photo Coverage: CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Team Takes First Bows and Celebrates at La Mirada Theatre by Lily Lim

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group present the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and compl…

Review: Encores! Paint Your Wagon at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

- As mined by Encores!, there's plenty of gold left in this Lerner & Loew 1951 musical

DEN OF THIEVES by Sandra Kuker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: KUKER & LEE PR Sandra J. Kuker – [email protected] Anita J. Lee – [email protected] OUTHOUSE PRODUCTIONS Presents a Comedy by Stephen Adley Gu…

Laughter and longing in John Patrick Shanley’s masterful “Outside Mullingar” by Hedy Weiss

John Patrick Shanley's masterful play, "Outside Mullingar," is a tale of thwarted possession of hearts, of land and of self. A superbly acted 90-minute wonder, it is far more comic than trag…

BWW Flashback: Here They Go! IF/THEN Concludes Broadway Run Today by BroadwayWorld

IFTHEN, which was named the 'Best Musical of the Year' by New York Magazine, will play its final Broadway performance Today, Sunday, March 22 at 300pm. Upon closing, the musical will have pl…

Multitudes by John Morrison

Multitudes at the Tricycle theatre had its last performance yesterday, and I saw the penultimate show in the afternoon. It's a debut play by actor John Hollingworth, set in Bradford in the n…

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN New Zealand, Asia's Richard Blacksell Talks How To Create Rain On Stage by BroadwayWorld

Richard Blacksell, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN's technical director, recently guested on Radio New Zealand National to talk about how SINGIN' IN THE RAIN creates rain on stage.

Missed It? Watch THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC in its Entirety! by BroadwayWorld

'The Untold Story of The Sound of Music,' a Diane Sawyer Special, aired as a special edition of 2020 on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 10-11pm, ET on the ABC Television Network. BroadwayWorld brings yo…

Add Steppenwolf To The Growing List Of Theatres Benefitting From A Monk’s Winning Lottery Ticket by Suzi Steffen

“He has a very clear mandate. He wants to support large theater companies doing massive, out-of-the-ordinary artistic projects — the kinds of epics you might see at the National Thea…

Sony Will Make ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ Into a Film by Brooks Barnes

The film version of “Beautiful” will be produced by Tom Hanks; Gary Goetzman, a producer whose movie credits include “Mamma Mia!” in 2008; and Paul Blake, the lead producer of “Bea…

On the Eve of 'Sound of Music' Reunion, Julie Andrews Reveals "I Was a Very Sad Little Girl" by Scott Feinberg

A half-century after winning an Oscar for her first film and starring in the biggest blockbuster to that point, the legendary actress, nearing her 80th birthday, reflects on a life that hasn…

What You Missed on “Glee”: Where Are the New Directions in 2020? by Jena Tesse Fox

The final episode of "Glee" jumps ahead to 2020 and we see what became of Will, Sue, Rachel, Kurt, Blaine and all the rest of the New Directions. Did all of their dreams come true?

What's Your Favorite Podcast Episode?

What's Your Favorite Podcast Episode?: npr:NPR is working on ways to help people discover podcasts — and we need your help! We’re looking for podcasts from public radio and beyond, and w…

In One-Woman Show, Protégée of Arafat Offers an Ironic Take on a Conflict by Ben Hubbard and Hwaida Saad

A play by Raeda Taha, who became like a daughter to Yasir Arafat and worked as his press secretary, focuses on the clash between Palestinians’ public struggle and private suffering.

Yiddish Production of ‘Death of a Salesman’ Coming to Off-Broadway by Andrew R. Chow

The production play at the Castillo Theater for seven weeks and aims to uncover the play’s cultural foundations.

American Classical Orchestra: “As the Masters Heard It, Music by Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert” by Jean Ballard Terepka

This post is by Jean Ballard Terepka The pieces chosen by Crawford for this concert represented the very best of the Viennese Classical period: each piece in the evening's repertoire was a u…

Watch The Row J Roundtable for The Jewish Channel by Carey

I was invited to participate in the Row J Roundtable with Meredith Ganzman and Jesse Oxfeld, where we discussed the spring Broadway season.

‘The Dum Dums’ at Glass Mind Theatre by Ben Fisler

While a depression journal might be an unlikely starting point for Glass Mind Theatre’s unpretentious, fast-paced, delightful romp through classic sci-fi and isolation, Joshua Conkel’s T…

Broadway Babies - Meet the Broadway Class of 2015, Spring Edition! by BroadwayWorld

In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or establishe…

Features: Test your theatre knowledge: Lloyd Webber or Sondheim?

See how well you know the lyrics of the composing heavyweights, who are both celebrating birthdays today

Fish in the Dark by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief Director Anna D. Shapiro, usually associated with heavier dramas from such authors as Kenneth Lonergan, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Tracy Letts, Bruce…

Buzzcut festival review – sparks fly as a kiss makes it better by Lyn Gardner

Pearce Institute, GlasgowFrom race to pain to lap dancing, the performances in this festival explore a wide range of themes with inspiring results – and it’s free Continue reading...

Los Angeles Actors Are Marching Against The Equity Plan For 99-Seat Theatres by Suzi Steffen

“Some prominent AEA members plan to picket their union’s North Hollywood headquarters on Monday. With ballots for the controversial 99-seat plan referendum set to be mailed next week…

“Law Firm or Folk Band?” – Saturday, March 21, 2015 by Bilal

NORMAL HEART, TRANSPARENT Among Winners of 2015 GLAAD Media Awards by TV News Desk

The winners of the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were presented last night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Fuse Theater Review: A “Big Fish” Out of Water at SpeakEasy Stage Company by Ian Thal

The problem is that John August's book for the musical lacks most of what made his screenplay for the 2003 film so emotionally resonant for so many.

Bonus Footage - Ep 309 - Shayla Benoit by Joel B. New

Shayla's love of "Star Wars" is loud and proud, and I absolutely adore her for it. Get a glimpse of her inner geek as I administer Buzzfeed's quiz, Which Obscure "Star Wars" Character Are Yo…

No Surprise: Women Purchased The Vast Majority Of Theatre Tickets Last Season by Suzi Steffen

“The average theatergoer is a 44-year-old woman who attends plays frequently, the report said. Not surprisingly, the report found that most people who go to Broadway plays are well-hee…

A Breakfast of Eels review – a tender tale of thwarted love by Michael Billington

Print Room, LondonThis portrayal of two men who struggle to express their feelings for each other has moments of great beauty but is all too restrained Continue reading...

New and Noteworthy: Theater

New This Week Dirty Dancing (Academy of Music) In this stage version of the monster film hit, it's 1963 and Baby and Johnny are heating things up at a Catskills resort. Opens Tuesday.

'TightWire' takes Chicago Tap Theatre to the circus by Laura Molzahn

"TightWire" opens promisingly. A smoky, sepia-toned stage emerges from the darkness, and we hear the chugging of cleat-clad feet offstage, re-creating the rhythms of an approaching train. Th…

‘Shrek The Musical’ at Reisterstown Theatre Project by Carolyn Kelemen

Shrek is back in full green glory Last year Jonah learned to ride a bike. More recently he picked up a hockey stick. During the holidays my seven-year-old grandson tolerated three “Nutcrac…

Stage Door Resurrects Cohan, Vaudeville & Vintage Broadway by Bill Hirschman

Vaudeville and vintage musical comedy may be dead but the ghost of the emperor of that era resurrects them in Broward Stage Door’s enthusiastic revival of the one-man George M. Cohan Tonig…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/22/15- Stephen Sondheim & Andrew Lloyd Webber! by Stage Tube

Sondheim is the winner of an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards, including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, multiple Grammy Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and the Laur…

How Did A (Possibly) Hunchbacked King Become The Epitome Of Villainy? by Suzi Steffen

“Dr Fayard gave examples of performances of Richard III in Italy being inspired by Benito Mussolini’s fascist party, in Kuwait by Saddam Hussein and in the Eastern Bloc by the co…

Interview with DC-Area Musician Paul Pfau And Being a Contestant on ‘The Voice’ by Marlene Hall

I’ve seen Paul Pfau play locally at Gypsy Sally’s and with The Nine Songwriter Series with Justin Trawick. He is a well-respected musician in the DC area.  In 2011, Paul was nominated …

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ALADDIN's First Anniversary Special- Part 2! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang ou…

N.J. native Brandon Uranowitz hits Broadway in 'An American in Paris' by Ronni Reich

On the Main Stem, audiences have also seen him in "Baby It's You." But "An American in Paris" is a chance to show off more of what he can do, from his acting skills to hi…

Barnum’s Best Bunkum #5: The Circassian Beauties by Trav S.D.

2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of my theatre company Mountebanks. Throughout the year, I’ll be unleashing several activities to celebrate the theme of theatrical charl…

Spotlight on women choreographers by Pam Kragen

PGK's Saturday showcase will celebrate San Diego's strong corps of women dancer-choreographers

ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - Roundabout revival by Oscar E Moore

There are some second tier musicals from the past that have been crying out to be revived when all the stars are aligned.  And by stars I mean people stars, not celestial stars.  In this c…

Chap Suey: Made in China by Sandi Durell

              by: JK Clarke   There’s a fine line between an extended-length standup comedy set and a one-man show. Perhaps the defining difference …

Paul Robinson: ‘Our focus is the artist’ by Matt Trueman

Around a year and a half ago, Theatre503 nearly closed. An intimate, ramshackle black box space on the first floor of the

BWW's On This Day - March 22, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Dining With Bill Nighy, Broadway’s Newest Chef by Boris Kachka

On a slow Thursday night at Picholine, the Upper West Side’s Michelin-starred gem of foam and fromage, Bill Nighy ambles into the kitchen. “Completely sensational,” he tells Terrance B…

William Electric Black Tackles Gun Violence In 5 Ambitious Plays by Jon Kalish

William Electric Black, the first African American writer for Sesame Street and winner of several Emmys, has a new project: a five-play cycle on gun violence.

Review:The Originalist at curtainup.com/DC by Susan Davidson

Whether audiences in cities that don't have more than 50,000 lawyers and an incalculable number of wonks, will have the sitzfleisch for 105 minutes of dueling ideologies remains to be seen. …

Paint Your Wagon by Cameron Kelsall

Alexandra Socha and Keith CarradinePhoto: Joan MarcusOne of the many worthy aspects of City Center's Encores is that it often provides a venue for musicals that would otherwise go unrevived.…

The Broken Heart, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, review: valiant but doomed by Dominic Cavendish

John Ford's bewildering 1633 play is a thing of shreds and patches, says Dominic Cavendish

Donna Northcott: A passion for Shakespeare

Artistic director steps down from troupe she founded 31 years ago

The Big Interview: Jez Bond by Honour Bayes

Park Theatre artistic director Jez Bond is a poster boy for theatrical endeavour and enterprise. When he sets his mind to do

Samuel West: ‘There’s plenty of money for the arts. It’s just that too much of it is in the Cayman Islands’ by Interview By Fiona Maddocks

The actor and director discusses Greek tragedy, geekdom, fatherhood and what he thinks of privately educated actorsYou’re currently directing April de Angelis’s new play After Elect…

'Move On!' - Near West Theatre says goodbye to its historic space with laughter, tears and one fabulous drag queen: Cleveland International Film Festi by Andrea Simakis

The young actors of Near West Theatre hug and cry and emote on a dime. They are dream subjects, theatrical on and off the stage.

‘La Traviata’ at Virginia Opera by Tiffany Draut

In a fitting capstone to Virginia Opera’s 40th anniversary season, the Virginia Opera, in conjunction with Des Moines Metro Opera, presents a thrilling production of Verdi’s masterpiece…

Swan Lake review – McRae and Obraztsova never really fire by Luke Jennings

After this run, and 28 years, a new Swan Lake is on the cards for the Royal Ballet. It’s a huge opportunity… Continue reading...

The Cutting of the Cloth review – 50s Savile Row marvellously realised by Susannah Clapp

Southwark Playhouse, LondonMichael Hastings’s richly detailed 1973 drama finally reaches the stage in a production so exact you can smell it Continue reading...

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾: the Musical review – impeccable performances, hamfisted script by Clare Brennan

Curve, LeicesterSue Townsend’s sly writing is pummelled to fit narrative arcs of love triumphant and ambition realised in this musical adaptationWhat do you ask of a new musical? Attention…

Play Mas review – Trinidad through a carnival lens by Susannah Clapp

Orange Tree, RichmondPaulette Randall’s enterprising revival of Mustapha Matura’s 1974 play is vivid and humorousOne of the best plays staged last year was Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Appa…

God Bless the Child review – perfectly judged humour by Clare Brennan

Lyric, BelfastFrank O’Connor’s hilarious childhood tales are beautifully adapted for the stage Continue reading...

Writer James Graham talks to Andrew Rawnsley about his TV drama Coalition: ‘I love humanising politics’ by Andrew Rawnsley

James Graham is emerging as Britain’s most acclaimed political playwright. His fictionalised account of the week that led to the coalition government will be screened this week, followed b…

UrbanAria’s ‘Blue Viola’ at Artisphere by Joel Markowitz

Feelin’ Blue? Are you a violist who’s feeling unwanted and underappreciated? Then run down to UrbanArias‘ entertaining and high-strung English sung short opera Blue Viola,…

Mermaid review – beautiful, ambitious and overladen by Susannah Clapp

Nottingham PlayhouseHans Christian Andersen’s mermaid discovers trainer envy and bulimia in Polly Teale’s 21st-century rewrite Continue reading...

Broadway dogs deserve a bowwow from audiences by Joe Dziemianowicz

Some dogs get treats for performing cool tricks — Broadway dogs get smooches from Helen Mirren.

Director Scott Schwartz Takes on Disney's Hunchback by Cara Joy David

In Spring 2001, I met director Scott Schwartz at the opening night party of Bat Boy. It was in the middle of a huge time for him...

FLASH SPECIAL: The Lord & The Master - Andrew Lloyd Webber & Stephen Sondheim's Dual Birthdays by Pat Cerasaro

Today we shine a special spotlight on today's annual birthday twofer with a tribute to the men behind the music themselves, The Lord amp The Master aka Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondhe…

On The Twentieth Century - First rate revival of a not so first rate musical by Oscar E. Moore

The energetic cast does all it can to make this 1978 show bubble like champagne. Unfortunately they are working with sparkling water.

Theater News: Stronger Than the Wind Set to Play at New Repertory Theatre

Alice Manning's solo play begins performances in Boston tonight.

‘On The Twentieth Century’ at Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines Theatre by Richard Seff

The word is out. It didn’t arrive in town with much hoopla, most thought “another revival of a relic from the past” so it fooled even the vast ticket buying public, but the…

Kaeja d’Dance company celebrates 25 years with two new works at Harbourfront by Michael Crabb

The Kaejas are more interested in shaping plans for the future than reflecting on the past.

A Final Choice and One Last Bow for Broadway’s If/Then, Starring Idina Menzel by Adam Hetrick

If/Then, the new musical about choice and chance that stars Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, ends its run on Broadway March 22 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre after 430 performances.

PLAYBILL VAULT’S Today In Theatre History: MARCH 22 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley Ernio Hernandez

1912 Karl Malden is born in Chicago, Illinois today. He will appear in numerous Broadway productions, most memorably as Mitch in the original A Streetcar Named Desire.

Piece of My Heart’s Zak Resnick Rocks Rockwood With Joey Contreras at Tonight’s Free Concert by Michael Gioia

Zak Resnick, who starred as Bert Berns in the Off-Broadway musical Piece of My Heart, joins singer-songwriter Joey Contreras for a free Rockwood Music Hall concert March 22.

Playbill Poll: What Is Your Favorite Sondheim Performance? by Olivia Clement

In celebration of the legendary composer's 85th birthday, Playbill.com took to social media to see which performance of a Stephen Sondheim song readers considered most memorable. The ans…

Wicked’s Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena and Katie Rose Clarke Reunite Tonight for Shanktunes Encore by Michael Gioia

Shanktunes, a night of original songs by Drama Desk-nominated arranger/orchestrator Lynne Shankel, returns to 54 Below March 22 at 9:30 PM.

11 Things You Need to Know About Sondheims Next Musical by Robert Viagas

1. Turning 85 today, Stephen Sondheim is at work on a new musical, tentatively titled All Together Now.

At Home With Derek McLane, Designing a New Life in the West Village by Micki Siegel

Playbill.com's new column offers readers an exclusive inside look at the homes of Broadway's stars and behind-the-scenes movers and shakers.

Celebrate Sondheim’s Birthday With a Video Review! by Mark Ezovski

Over the years, Playbill has collected a wide array of videos featuring Stephen Sondheim and his multitude of groundbreaking and beloved shows. Here's a sample from our archives &mda…

We’re Losing Our Minds Comparing Four Recordings of Sondheim’s Follies! by Mark Robinson

In honor of Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, we look at the four different recordings of one of his most challenging and complex musicals: Follies.

“Into the Woods” Film Cast Reunites, Along With Broadway Stars, for Sondheim Birthday Concert Tonigh by Michael Gioia

In celebration of the March 24 in-home debut of "Into the Woods" and Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, a lineup of Broadway performers gathers March 22 (the composer-ly…

This Week's Picks! Explore Fun Home, Smell Something Rotten & Ignore Your Bedtime with James Corden by Lindsay Champion

The spring season is full swing, and there’s so much to do in New York City this week, it’s making our heads spin. Or maybe our heads are spinning because we’re watching th…