Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/6-2/7/2016

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The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents World Premiere Musical Tale CINDERELLA…AFTER THE BALL by Michael J. Roberts

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will enchant audiences all over Chicago with the World Premiere musical tale, Cinderella… After the Ball, previewingMarch 3 and running through May…

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard Chart by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

O, Earth by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Nevertheless, Wills’ production is continually taking us by surprise both by his casting and his choices. His transgendered characters are played by transgendered actors. Moran’s Wilder …

Review: ‘Len Piper’s Pinocchio’ at The Puppet Company by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Co. presents Len Piper’s Pinocchio, an adaptation of the classic story of a wooden puppet’s adventurous quest to become a real, live boy! Inspired by the book of Carlo Col…

REVIEW: The Wooster Group’s version of “The Room” by Pauline Adamek

This most definitely is a review. British playwright Harold Pinter’s The Room gets The Wooster Group treatment in their production, now playing at REDCAT in Downtown

Helen Mirren’s Super Bowl Anti-Drunk Driving Commercial by Jonathan Mandell

If you were to donate your brain to science, science would return it. So stop it.” So says Dame Helen Mirren, before taking a sip from a bottle of Budweiser. Tagged: Budweiser commerci…

On the Couch with Betty Buckley by Arts Review

Who is Betty Buckley? Working girl, artist-singer-actress-storyteller, teacher, cowgirl. What would you do differently to what you do now? Maybe a writer. Who inspires you and why? All the g…

At 42, Matthew Rushing Might Just Be The Peyton Manning Of Dance

Dancers typically retire at a relatively young age. Rushing, however, is still going strong — and he's about to kick off a 20-city tour.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Feb. 7 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, February 7, 2016 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

Jazzed Coldplay, Bruno Mars & Beyonce Harmonize At Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show – Review by Jeremy Gerard

Lady Gaga — all red (gown and eye glitter), blonde (the hair, of course) and blue (finger nails)  — won cheers and plaudits for a sturdy, dignified rendition of the National Ant…

North by Northwest by Arts Review

Amongst the suspenseful films directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, 1959’s North by Northwest (by screenwriter Ernest Lehman) is distinguished by some humorous moments. This element is heighte…

Review: ‘One Slight Hitch’ at the Old Opera House by Johnna Leary

One Slight Hitch at The Old Opera House, directed by Glenn Frail, is a wonderfully romantic comedy. In this delightfully sharp farce by Lewis Black, it’s 1981 and Courtney’s wedd…

Review: ‘The 33rd Annual Choreographers’ Showcase’ at The Clarice by Rick Westerkamp

The 33rd Annual Choreographers’ Showcase presented by The Clarice and The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) and adjudicated by notable choreographers and te…

Midsumma Reviews: Doris and Doris … Go to a Funeral & Untitled, or The Seat of Narcissa by AussieTheatre

La Mama, as part of their programming for this year’s Midsumma, are presenting two dress up shows. They’re not billed as such, and I suspect this was mere kismet, but it does strike me t…

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Sings the National Anthem at SUPER BOWL 50, Marlee Matlin Signs by Stage Tube

AMERICAN HORROR STORY's Lady Gaga sang the National Anthem at tonight's Super Bowl 50, dressed in an all-American red suit and American flag heels. Also on the field was Marlee Matlin, who s…

Cut The Sky, Sydney Festival by Bec Caton

Marrugeku’s Cut the Sky is an inventive mélange of dance, song, and poetry fuelled by pain and anger. It’s a lens through which to view climate change and to reflect upon society’…

Review: ‘The Grand Parade’ Romps Through the 20th Century by Alexis Soloski

This performance presents seminal events and issues of the period, but leaves many others untouched.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard charts in first week by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME from GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS tops Billboard charts In First Week of Release by Michael J. Roberts

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, debuted …

The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Streets for the Opening of a New Creative Cultural Center by The Dance Enthusiast

"Two entrepreneurs have secured a new home for dance on 149 Christopher Street in the basement of St. Veronica’s Church, built in 1877."

Daniel Charon On The Alwin Nikolais Celebration at The Joyce by The Dance Enthusiast

“Nikolais was a leader. He brought one to the doors of their imagination, to find their own way. Where this process led to was not his concern, but to open their imagination was…” Murr…

THE JAMES PLAYS – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Eighteen months after their first outing, the National Theatre of Scotland’s production of the James Plays trilogy remains a theatrical event worth anybody’s time and money.

Five ArtsJournal Stories You Shouldn’t Miss This Week by Douglas McLennan

Ah, an old-fashioned press-banning. Feels like the good old days. Of the 162 stories we collected this week, a few memes emerged: It was the week of artistic directors in dance. First, Be…

Learn your Defying Gravity concert stars well! Joanna Ampil by Bec Caton

Defying Gravity, a world premiere concert celebrating the work of acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for three performances only – on Friday 1…

Video: Take a tour of the Art Hotel

Cool and funky art tour free to the public through Feb. 13 in downtown Sacramento in the old Jade apartments at 7th and L streets. Donations appreciated. … Click to Continue »

Review: THE SISTERHOOD by Toby Zinman

Theatre Review: ‘The City of Conversation’ at Arena Stage by Heather Hill

Arena Stage is looking for its voice in DC’s theatre scene and looking at the political scene as a possibility. The City of Conversation certainly has a uniquely DC poignancy with the …

STAGE TUBE: First Look- UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA by Stage Tube

'Gird Your Loins' The boss from Hell is back as Rockwell Table amp Stage presents THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, running January 28 through the end of April. Check…

Review: American Buffalo/Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED A junk shop: an assemblage of bric-a-brac, objects not all broken but beyond their first use—typewriters, two-headed ceramic aliens and toasters as well as other kitsch and fix…

Idina Menzel? Ramin Karimloo? Jennifer Lawrence? BroadwayWorld Readers Cast the CATS Revival by Sally Henry

It's official CATS is coming back to Broadway FINALLY. So bring on the feline puns, hardcore '80s nostalgia, and snobbish sentences that start with, 'Back when the original cast was on Broad…

The Mormons are coming! by Arts Review

The wait is over!  Tickets for The Book of Mormon at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre have gone on sale today! The award-winning musical written by South Park creators Trey Parker and …

Surprise! Squabbalogic’s Mystery Musical cast announced by Cassie Tongue

Squabbalogic fundraises in style: for one night only (February 29) at the Seymour Centre in Sydney, they will present a staged reading of a musical theatre classic. Which classic? Who knows!…

BWW Column: How Can GALAVANT Improve if Renewed for Unlikely Third Season? by Matt Tamanini

The second season of ABC's medieval musical comedy GALAVANT opens with a song entitled 'A New Season,' a direct response to the nearly unanimous opinion that it would be cancelled after its …

Queensland Music Festival announces new Artistic Director by Arts Review

The Queensland Government and Queensland Music Festival (QMF) have announced internationally renowned singer-songwriter Katie Noonan as the new Artistic Director of the biennial state-wide c…

AMALUNA – Royal Albert Hall by Katharine Kavanagh

Amaluna is a fantasy storybook whisked into life with twinkling lights, colourful costumes, a sea of acrobatic performers, and a rousing rock band. It’s not the story of The Tempest, but S…

Smart People by Doug Marino

Second Stage has chosen to present likely the most self-absorbed, un-interesting, and indulgent play by what can only be described as a bitter, angry, ivy-leaguer stuck in academia-land with…

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for February 9-16, Featuring Kyle Dean Massey, Matt Doyle, and More! by Louisa Brady

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

Review: The Magic Flute, ENO by Guy Withers

Collaboration in theatre only makes for stronger artistic productions. Through sharing ideas with others, engaging other artists and companies with unique skills sets, and recognising artist…

Photo Coverage: Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner Bring UNATTACHED! to Feinstein's/54 Below by Stephen Sorokoff

Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner performed together in NYC for the first time in nearly nine years earlier this week at Feinstein's54 Below. Scroll down to check out our full coverage of the e…

Photo Flash: Atencion! IN THE HEIGHTS' Christopher Jackson and Carlos Gomez Reunite at the Richard Rodgers by Sally Henry

Below, check out a photo of a proper reunion of Benny's dispatch, as Gomez poses with Christopher Jackson

Photo Flash: Lena Hall and SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Pose with Lin-Manuel Miranda After #Ham4Ham by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Lena Hall rocked yesterday's Ham4Ham with the band from SCHOOL OF ROCK the musical.

STAGE TUBE: SHUFFLE ALONG Songwriter Eubie Blake Sings Title Song on Original LP by Stage Tube

The show's official Facebook page has just released a clip of Blake singing the title song on the vinyl from the original musical. Check out the teaser below

'King Lear,' via Belarus, rages and storms at Chicago Shakespeare by Chris Jones

If a King Lear could still be said to exist anywhere in the world, then Alexander Lukashenko, the president of the Republic of Belarus, is about as close a candidate as you could find. In of…

Review: ‘When the Rain Stops Falling’ at 1st Stage by John Stoltenberg

This play by Andrew Bovell in this 1st Stage production burned so many astounding images onto my brain—and sent into my ears so many searing exchanges—that my head is still spinning. For…

'Body/Courage': Danielle Pinnock's stories come in all shapes and sizes by Kerry Reid

Where do we learn to hate our own vessel? How do we figure out how to carry it with grace and gratitude throughout the span of our lives? Those questions are the spine of Danielle Pinnock's …

Review: Weald, Finborough Theatre by Grace Watts

Snuff Box Theatre’s world premiere of Weald, written by Daniel Foxsmith, is another new writing highlight for the fabulous Finborough Theatre. It is refreshing to see a play that focuses o…

Snow White by Carey

Traditional fairy tales have offered countless explorations into darker themes: sexuality, power, disempowerment, power and disempowerment through sexuality… one, especially if one is a fe…

Review: The Last Defender/The House Theatre of Chicago by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED There are two words that can make almost any regular theatergoer flinch: audience participation. The irony is unmistakable. In an art form that lives and dies on vulnerability, o…

Text of the Day: Escaped Alone by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Alhambra Presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST June 15- July 21 by Michael J. Roberts

In what has been a closely guarded secret until Tuesday when it was released to its newsletter and season ticket subscribers, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining announced that its summer show…

Orlando Shakespeare Theater Presents Elephant and Piggies WE ARE IN A PLAY! April 7- May 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF presents the Central Florida Premiere of Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”, script and lyrics written by Mo Will…

Mad Cow Theatre PAINTING CHURCHES Feb.19 – March 20 by Michael J. Roberts

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for the delicate comic drama Painting Churches, opening Feb. 19, 2016 in the Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre as the fifth prod…

NAKED BOYS SINGING Runs at Orlando’s PARLIAMENT HOUSE Through March 13 by Michael J. Roberts

The Parliament House Orlando has announced its next mainstage production: The Central Florida debut of Naked Boys Singing! This hilarious revue features 16 original songs, 7 gorgeous guys an…

Dance review: Point Park Conservatory Dance Company's 'Five' a visual feast full of twists, turns by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For those with a desire for dance, the biggest must-see in Pittsburgh may be located at Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company. With the latest in American choreographic trends…

THE DODGERS – LA by Laura

I had a groovy time reminiscing about the late sixties with THE DODGERS...

Arts | Connecticut: On the Mound: Observant. At Bat: Ultra-Orthodox. by Sylviane Gold

At Playhouse Park in West Hartford, a staging of Chaim Potok’s “The Chosen” shows that things are not always as they seem.

Then She Fell Review: Alice in An Immersive Wonderland by Jonathan Mandell

Those looking to unlock the secret to the success of “Then She Fell,” the Third Rail Projects’ immersive take on Lewis Carroll and his writings now entering its fourth year, might star…

Snow White ***1/2 by Barry

SNOW WHITE @ Minetta Lane Austin McCormick’s Avant-Garde Snow White Opens for a run through March 12 By: Patrick Christiano Company XIV is presenting the adult only world premiere o…

Fuse Coming Attractions: February 7 through 16 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

Jarrod Bennett on The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC’s ‘The Way We Were’ at Atlas on 2/12 & 13 by Joel Markowitz

Jarrod Bennett tells us about the upcoming performances of The Way We Were at The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC at Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Lang Theatre on February …

Callie Cooke, Tahirah Sharif and Phaldut Sharma star in Firebird transfer by Emily Hardy

By Emily Hardy Callie Cooke, Tahirah Sharif and Phaldut Sharma will reprise their roles in Phil Davies’ debut play Firebird, following a run at Hampstead Downstairs last autumn. Davies’ …

Arts | New Jersey: Taking Stock of a Fixer-Upper in ‘The Substance of Bliss’ by Michael Sommers

Talk of ceiling tiles leads to questions about failings that may have led to a child’s drug addiction in a new play at New Jersey Repertory Company.

BWW TV: The KID CRITICS Learn the Traditions of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF! by BroadwayWorld TV

It's not hard to stumble across an excess of reviews for any given Broadway show these days, but there is a group of theatregoers that is wildly underrepresented when it comes to opinions on…

The Critic & The Real Inspector Hound

Thru Sun, February 14 @ Lansburgh Theatre, presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company

Othello

Tue, February 23 thru Sun, March 27 @ Sidney Harman Hall, presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company

WORLD STAGES: The Odyssey: From Vietnam to America (Vietnam/United States)

Fri, March 11 thru Sat, March 12 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- Marking the 40th anniversary of the end of t…

Falling Out Of Time

Thu, March 17 thru Sun, April 17 @ Theater J, presented by Theater J -- This incandescent fable of parental grief powerfully distills the experience of accepting death in a way that is movin…

The Flick

Tue, March 1 thru Sun, April 17 @ Signature Theatre, presented by Signature Theatre -- Set in the popcorn-strewn, empty aisles of a crumbling Massachusetts movie theater, this 2014 Pulitzer …

Laurie Anderson: The Language of the Future

Fri, March 4 thru Sun, March 6 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- As the latest chapter in Laurie Anderson's ong…

A Year of Directing Dangerously by HowlRound

By Patrick Walsh. Patrick Walsh discusses his work within the prison Two Rivers Correctional Facility and how it revived him and his commitment to theatre.

REVIEW: Red Velvet, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭ by Matthew Lunn

By Matthew Lunn Red Velvet touches on a number of very difficult subjects regarding race, and does so in a compelling and thoughtful manner. The play is generally well written – with a num…

Weekly Theatre Podcast: Pink Mist, Yen, Iphigenia in Splott, One of Those by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

This week the London theatre bloggers discuss new plays: Pink Mist at the Bush, Yen at the Royal Court Upstairs, Iphigenia in Splott at the National and One of Those at Tristan Bates Theatre.

Janis Ian – American Songbook Series by Sandi Durell

  By Marcina Zaccaria     Janis Ian breezed through the American Songbook Series at Lincoln Center. A renegade voice of her generation, Ian shared popular songs like “Societ…

Que Onda? with Martin Balmaceda and Alex Vásquez Escaño by HowlRound

By Emily Cordes, Alex Vásquez Escaño. Emily Cordes interviews playwright Alex Vasquez Escaño and director Martin Balmaceda about a recent production of Alex’s play Yoleros in New York C…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/7/16- Charles Dickens by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens An English novelist, Dickens is generally considered the greatest of the Victorian period. Dickens enjoyed a wider popularity and fame than had any previous au…

Silent Sundays: Mardi Gras on Frenchman Street (1910) by Trav S.D.

1910 Mardi Gras revelers on Frenchman Street, New Orleans photographed by John N. Teunisson, (via Trashy Diva).

Little House on the Prairie by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957), a distant cousin of mine via our mutual ancestor Edmund Ingalls (1586-1648) of Lynn Massachusetts, my (10th) great grandfather. I …

Video – Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson Zoolander-ize Hillary, Bernie & Donald On ‘SNL’ by Jeremy Gerard

What was the best bit during the so-so SNL that host Larry David promised in his opening monologue? The breath-of-fresh-air appearance of Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hans (Owen Wilson…

Review: ‘Guards at the Taj’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by David Gerson

Although it is never seen, not even a glimpse of one of its four minarets or gleaming domes, the Taj Mahal looms large as a monument of beauty and death as it haunts Rajiv Joseph’s poetic …

HAMLET – Rose Playhouse by Laura Kressly

The Rose, the tiny fringe theatre built on the remains of its Elizabethan original, is one of the most unique theatres in London. It has its issues, though. Rather than the hierarchy with an…

Erin Pike Receives Cease & Desist Order for Show Using Only Women's Roles from Popular American Plays by Sally Henry

Erin Pike is personally taking steps to solve the gender parity issue in theatre, but her efforts were almost completely thwarted this weekend.

Curtain Up: News from the last week in theatre, tickets on sale by Matt Merritt

In the theatre news round-up this week: Dreamgirls, The Painkiller, In the Heights and more.

Denise Duval obituary by Patrick O'Connor

One of the greatest French opera singers of her generation who was admired for her interpretations of PoulencDenise Duval, who has died aged 94, was one of the greatest French singers of the…

Battlefield review – Peter Brook's return to the Mahabharata is breathtaking by Michael Billington

Young Vic, LondonThe director’s new work based on the ancient text is one of aesthetic beauty and great skill, if less convincing as a parable of our times Three decades ago, Peter Brook�…

Super Bowl Sunday Special: Watch Broadway Get Patriotic with the National Anthem! by BroadwayWorld

While sports-lovers are gearing up for football's biggest night, theatre people are probably more interested in the performances than the Panthers and Broncos. Tonight's halftime show will f…

Larry David’s Shticky Business Sorta Sparks ‘Saturday Night Live’ by Jeremy Gerard

“You’re gonna be very disappointed,” were the first words Larry David spoke as host of Saturday Night Live. “That’s what I do, I disappoint people.” The p…

With the play 'And In This Corner...Cassius Clay,' Metro Theater wants to get kids talking

Story covers Mohammad Ali's early life fighting segregation and racism

Susan Elkin: How do you become an actor-musician? by Susan Elkin

I see a lot of theatre, including work for young audiences. My favourite young audience pieces are always those featuring actor-musicians. This

JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round-Up: February 7 by James Lillywhite

Are you looking for work in the arts industry? Each week we at A Younger Theatre are featuring the best job applications from across the arts spectrum. Whether you’re looking for permanent…

Interviews: Sam Brown - 'the lens of interpretation'

The director of WNO's The Barber of Seville on heroes, chair-throwers and opera in English

Making it look easy at any age

Aging clowns Bill Irwin and David Shiner reprise their show, 'Old Hats.'

Midtown Int’l Theatre Festival Spring: March 7 – 27, 2016

Powerful and unique themes pervade this series of works including spirituality and "the other side;" sexuality and relationships and its burgeoning diversity; the power of - and within - wom…

Florian Zeller Takes On The West End With Three Productions by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With the announcement that Florian Zeller’s The Father will return to the West End by popular demand comes news that two other Florian Zeller plays are to be produced. …

BWW's On This Day - February 7, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Sitcom stars on stage

As Matthew Perry opens in his play The End of Longing test how much you know about other comedy stars that have trodden the boards

NEWS: Fifties musical Forever Plaid runs at St James in April by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Guy James present FOREVER PLAID Directed and staged by Grant Murphy. Lighting design by Ben Rogers. St. James Studio, London 5 – 24 A…

Benjamin Millepied: ballet’s black swan bows out in Paris by Luke Jennings

Last week Benjamin Millepied resigned as head of dance at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet, criticising the company’s rigid ways. Luke Jennings, who spoke to the choreographer twice in r…

He Who Falls (Celui qui tombe) review – hyper-skilled and remote by Luke Jennings

Barbican, London Yoann Bourgeois’s circus-influenced piece has a dramatic tilting stage and his dancers in a spinYoann Bourgeois is a French choreographer based in Grenoble. He came to dan…

Red Velvet review – a definitive performance from Adrian Lester by Susannah Clapp

Garrick, LondonLolita Chakrabarti’s powerful play about the 19th-century African American actor Ira Aldridge is now where it should be…In 1833 the African American actor Ira Aldridge too…

The Master Builder review – knotty intensity from Ralph Fiennes by Susannah Clapp

Old Vic, LondonFiennes gives lustre to Ibsen’s preposterous autobiographical tale of an ageing architect battling irrelevanceYou may catch Ralph Fiennes in an obscure play; never in an ins…

A Raisin in the Sun review – still challenging its characters and audience by Clare Brennan

Crucible, SheffieldLorraine Hansberry’s landmark play about the struggles of an African American family in a Chicago slum is as relevant today as it was half a century agoLorraine Hansberr…

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom review – a terrific August Wilson revival by Susannah Clapp

Lyttelton, LondonSharon D Clarke as the ‘mother of the blues’ leads a superb cast in Dominic Cooke’s knockout productionWhat are the great American plays of the late 20th and early 21s…

U.K. soul star Jess Glynne waited for success by Tom Lanham

At 15, British neo-soul stylist Jess Glynne was looking forward to appearing on her homeland’s reality series “The X-Factor.” Then she changed her mind and walked away from the opportu…

Hail, Ceasar! *** by Barry

Coen Brothers Salute Hollywood’s Golden Age in Comic Film Noir Hail, Caesar! Which Never Adds Up to the Sum of Its Parts By: Ellis Nassour Hurrah for Hollywood Babylon! The Coen Brot…

Yo! CoBros – The Library is Open! by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess has her tiara in a tilt. She was all chill from being at and she wrote about it and she thought she was done with talking about Diversity in Casting for a while. Until she…

Final Bow: Final Bow: Russell Tovey's "Grownup" Experience in A View From the Bridge

The History Boys and Looking star on French bulldog-inspired artwork, visits from Daniel Day-Lewis, and the "nectar" that is a vocal audience.

Bernie Sanders, Larry David Trade Bernie Sanders Barbs on ‘Saturday Night Live’ by Jeremy Gerard

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders put in a guest appearance on tonight’s Larry David-hosted Saturday Night Live. First came  a  sketch that featured David reprising …

Anna Kendrick, Elton John Carpool Karaoke Set for JAMES CORDEN's Post-Super Bowl Show Tonight by TV News Desk

THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN will welcome Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick and Adam DeVine to the show during its special post-Super Bowl broadcast tonight, Feb. 7.

Lena Hall Fronts School of Rock Prodigies in Latest Ham4Ham (Video) by Robert Viagas

Tony Award winner Lena Hall fronts the young prodigies from the cast of School of Rock for the latest Ham4Ham, part of the series of impromptu concerts hosted by Hamilton creator and star Li…

Review: ‘Barenaked Comedy’ at Bier Baron by Lucrezia Blozia

In the Venn Diagram of your brain on burlesque and your brain on standup, Barenaked Comedy is the intersection. It made for an interesting energy flow at BNC’s first show in their new home…

See Lesli Margherita in Villain: DeBlanks Tonight by Olivia Clement

Comedy-improv show Villain: DeBlanks continues its monthly series of concerts at The Triad in New York City Feb. 7; featured in tonight's line-up is Matilda star Lesli M…

In the Era of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Why College Performers Are Becoming Songwriters, Too by Michael Gioia

Being a triple-threat is no longer enough. If you're not booking work, why not create your own? Singer-dancer-actors at Pace University are being pushed to their limits, and …

From Morning Yoga to Stage Door Selfies, Spend a Two-Show Day With The Color Purple’s Kyle Scatliffe by Matthew Blank

Spend a day with Kyle Scatliffe, currently starring as Harpo in the acclaimed Broadway revival of The Color Purple. He shares his morning routines and invites us backstage to meet the talent…

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre flies again with 'Peter Pan' for rare two-week run by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Peter Pan” returns Friday to the Benedum Center for a rare two-week run, the title character will still be flying through the air with the greatest of…

Stage preview: Trust Cabaret teams Laura Osnes and Rob McClure by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Laura Osnes’ co-stars were switched from Charming to Chaplin, and a new act was born for the Trust Cabaret Series.