Jay Armstrong Johnson at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

  By Brian Scott Lipton     Many a performer’s first cabaret show is marked by one or all of the following: stories about their childhood, reminiscences of the early theate…

Laura Barnett meets the company behind Havana's hottest dance. by Laura Barnett

Havana's hottest dance show goes from mambo to salsa to machete-spinning - in just a few seconds. Laura Barnett meets the companyIn a velvet-plush theatre in a once-affluent district of Hava…

The River by Arts Review

A bewitching story from the British author of the global smash Jerusalem, Red Stitch Actors Theatre presents the Australian premiere of Jez Butterworth’s The River from 29 April 201…

BC/EFA Easter Bonnet by Barry

BC/EFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition Spring Fundraising Season Breaks Another Record: $5, 528,568 By Ellis Nassour Thanks to the generosity of thousands of audience members on Broadway, Off…

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. The Great American Rep – Death of a Salesman and A Streetcar Named Desire at Everyman Theatre. “Together, Death of a Salesman and A Streetcar Named Desire have reached new height…

Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne take 'Long Day's Journey' out for its harrowing ride by Peter Marks

REVIEW|| Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher Jr. star in the definitive American dysfunctional family play

Long Day’s Journey Into Night review – all-star cast conjure a visceral O'Neill by Alexis Soloski

American Airlines Theater, New YorkJessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne and Michael Shannon are all superb as the family tearing one another apart in a dark production of Eugene O’Neill’s finest…

GUESS! What was Broadway’s Economic Contribution to NYC in 2014-2015?

Let’s play a game. Guess how much of an economic impact Broadway had on New York City in the 2014-2015 season. Go on . . . guess. How much money was made by other businesses in the cit…

Wagner fans eager for Washington National Opera's first-ever 'Ring' Cycle by Tim Smith

From the astounding prelude -- 136 measures of orchestral music swirling through an E-flat major chord evoking the river Rhine-- to the profound close, when that river overflows and Valhalla…

Cleveland Opera Theater minding reality in mounting new production of 'La Boheme' (preview) by Zachary Lewis

Just as Cleveland Opera Theater strives to be pragmatic and sustainable as a company, so is the troupe injecting a healthy dose of reality into its upcoming production of Puccini's "La …

Even with Jessica Lange and Gabriel Byrne, 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' fails to connect by Charles McNulty

— Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey Into Night," considered by some to be the greatest American drama, is a marathon of family squabbling. Grueling in the wrong hands, the play's relent…

Carrie Carpenter appointed as president and executive director of Gordon Square Arts District by Steven Litt

Carrie Carpenter, formerly a senior vice president at Citizens Bank, has been named the new president and executive director of the Gordon Square Arts District.

2016-17 season at the Beck Center features Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' and Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Bring It On' by Andrea Simakis

WATCH: ‘Hamilton,’ ‘School of Rock’ Perform at Easter Bonnet Competition

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS held its 30th annual Easter Bonnet Competition April 25–26 at the Minskoff Theatre, celebrating a record-breaking culmination of weeks of fundraising …

‘The Robber Bridegroom’ Among Off-Broadway Alliance Nominees

The next “Hamilton” might be among this year’s crop of Off-Broadway Alliance Award nominees. Nominations for their 6th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, which honor…

Why this singer is addicted to Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland by Johnny Oleksinski

While most millennial music lovers are obsessing over Beyoncé and “Lemonade,” one young New York singer is focused on a different diva — Liza Minnelli. The singer is Seth Sikes, and h…

Vanessa Hudgens opens up about father’s death by Micaela Hood

Vanessa Hudgens experiences "highs and lows" since her father, Greg, died Jan. 30 after a long battle with cancer.

Theater review: Lange shines in 'Long Day's Journey' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Performances aren’t all equal in Jonathan Kent’s nearly four-hour Roundabout staging of "Long Day's Journey into Night."

'O Monsters' at FringeArts: Experimental theater that ends up dazzling, meaningful

Whit MacLaughlin's new show, O Monsters First Draft, is dazzling. Puzzling, but dazzling. Utilizing the talents of four remarkable actors, he seems to have undertaken nothing less than a the…

Pitman Theatre's 'Man of La Mancha': An old message for a new time

When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote in 1605, life was for many nasty, brutish, and short. On the 400th anniversary of the author's death in 2016, for those who watch the musical based on his no…

Ariana Grande’s TIME 100 gala dress proves she’s a 'Dangerous Woman'

At least when it comes to fashion!        

Ticket brokers to pay $2.7M in settlements

Firms illegally used bots to vacuum up and resell tickets to shows by Beyonce, One Direction and others        

Asolo Rep cancels first 'Josephine' preview for technical issues by Jay Handelman

Ticketholders offered seats at other performances for world premiere musical... Read more »

Theater Review: 'Beautiful' gives new meaning to Carole King songs by Jay Handelman

A strong cast creates fun performing some great classic songs.... Read more »

Aisle View: Long Night's Journey by Steven Suskin

This is a welcome opportunity to see the play, and the chance to see a top-flight performance by Jessica Lange. But when you leave Long Day enthusing about the actress playing Mary Tyrone -…

Theater Review: Tuck Everlasting May Not Be for the Ages by Jesse Green

The age of a show’s protagonist often provides a clue to the age of the audience the show is pitched to: Patrick in American Psycho is 27; Jenna in Waitress is “in her thirties”; the c…

Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Is a Tempest in a Bourbon Bottle by Ben Brantley

The production, starring Gabriel Byrne, Jessica Lange, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher Jr., features some heavy-weather acting.

Sam Mendes to Head Venice Film Festival Jury by Nvivarelli

ROME — British film and stage director Sam Mendes will head the jury of the 73rd Venice Film Festival. Mendes’ rapport with the Lido dates back to 2002 when he was in the Venice com…

Martin Short, Derek Hough Cast in NBC’s “Hairspray Live” by Daniel Holloway

Comedian Martin Short and “Dancing With the Stars” veteran Derek Hough have been cast in NBC’s live version of the musical “Hairspray.” More to come …

‘My Little Pony’ Movie Release Moved Up to October 2017 by Dave McNary

Lionsgate has moved its “My Little Pony” movie forward from November 3, 2017, to Oct. 6, 2017, and dated Woody Allen’s “Cafe Society” for a July 15 limited laun…

Broadway Review: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ with Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon by Gordon Cox

The tenderness between Gabriel Byrne, in the towering role of the fading Broadway actor James Tyrone, and Jessica Lange, as his beloved but tormented wife Mary, brings welcome relief from th…

Houston “…roads take me home…” to the Music Box by David Dow Bentley III

Yes, John Denver’s old country classic, “Country Roads,” is still buzzing around in my brain after last weekend’s pleasant opportunity to reacquaint myself with the popular Houston v…

'The Sound of Music' brings back its old charms by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kerstin Anderson and Ben Davis endow Maria and Captain von Trapp with charm and terrific voices.

Review: The Women of Lockerbie (AstonRep Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

There’s no denying that AstonRep Theatre's 'The Women of Lockerbie' is a special story. Unfortunately, Deborah Brevoort’s script doesn’t do the powerful real-life women justice. Slight…

Theatre Smash’s Das Ding is revue-sketch presentation, without revue-sketch wit by Robert Cushman

None of the other characters come to comparable life, while the text gives the actors little to work with

A Girl is a Half-formed Thing by Darryl Reilly

Ms. Duffin portrays the heroine as well as a multitude of characters using a strong Irish accent, expert physical transformations and her strong presence. Barefoot, wearing plaid lounge pant…

'Long Day's Journey Into Night' review: Jessica Lange stunning

The temptation is to talk all day and into the night about Jessica Lange as Mary Tyrone in "Long Day's Journey Into Night."

Review: Long Day's Journey Into Night

Roundabout Theatre Company revives Eugene O'Neill's prototypical play of the dysfunctional American family.

Where is the balance and credibility in our federal government’s arts policy? by Arts Review

With the demise of the National Program for Excellence and the invention of the Catalyst Fund by the federal government in November 2015, the arts community is still at a loss around the rea…

Lincoln Center Hosts Autism-Friendly Rendition of 'THE KING AND I'

On April 24th, Theatre Development Fund’s (TDF) Autism Theatre Initiative presented the first autism-friendly performance of Lincoln Center Theater’s Tony Award®-winning production of R…

Long Day’s Journey Into Night review: Jessica Lange as Eugene O’Neill’s Mother by Jonathan Mandell

“None of us can help the things life has done to us,” Jessica Lange says as Mary Tyrone. Mary is talking about one of her sons, a drunk, but she herself, a convent girl who married a mat…

Photo Exclusive: First Look at R.Evolucion Latina's BOUNTIFUL: A TEACHER'S JOURNEY by BroadwayWorld

BOUNTIFUL A TEACHER'S JOURNEY, a unique, international choreographic event conceived anddirected by Luis Salgado,opens tonight at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. Artists from various gen…

Is DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Musical Headed For Broadway? Minneapolis Production Extended Amid Speculation by Michael Dale

With Broadway producer Kevin McCollum on hand the musical based on Jeff Kinney's graphic novel series may make its way to New York.

2 great actors not enough to keep 'Long Day's Journey' from rambling by Chris Jones

Between the scenes of Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical masterwork, scenes currently inhabited by such famous actors as Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher, Jr.,…

Theatre Review: ‘Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play’ by Reduced Shakespeare Company at the Folger Theatre by Derek Schwabe

You may gain new appreciation for the old saying, “practice makes perfect,” while watching the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s performance of William Shakespeare’s Long Lost F…

The Verdict: Critics Sound Off on Broadway Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Robert Viagas

Jessica Lange heads the cast of the Eugene O’Neill classic.

Jessica Lange & Gabrielle Byrne Lead A Spectral ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ – Broadway Review by Jeremy Gerard

It can be a challenge, making the contemporary case for Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. It’s as long as its title warns, for one thing. It’s rep…

Chatting with Monica Swayne from Fiddler on the Roof by Bec Caton

Fiddler on The Roof is currently playing at The Capitol Theatre. Anthony Warlow stars in this brand new production, with a stellar cast including Sigrid Thornton, Mark Mitchell and LIOR. Du…

Long Day’s Journey Into Night with Jessica Lange: Review, Pics by New York Theater

“None of us can help the things life has done to us,” Jessica Lange says as Mary Tyrone. Mary is talking about one of her sons, a drunk, but she herself, a convent girl who married a mat…

Review: 180 Degree Rule (Babes With Blades) by Scotty Zacher

Babes With Blades' 180 Degree Rule is a triple dose of nostalgia, intrigue and humor, and a story that could easily be true, and Babes With Blades is an ideal match for presenting these comp…

The Joy and the Struggle: Cutting Mirette to Prosperity by Ashley Steed

by ASHLEY STEED the power of imagination, the 10th anniversary season of MainStreet Theatre Company at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga continues with Mirette, a brand-new …

Carmen Cusack Puts ‘Her Pain and Her Joy’ Into a Leading Broadway Role by Robin Pogrebin

The actress, who made her Broadway debut in March, can relate to the emotional struggles of the character she portrays.

Review Roundup: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Opens on Broadway - Updating LIVE! by Review Roundups

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, starring Jessica Lange, began on April 3, 2016, and officially opens tonight, April 27, 2016, on Broadway at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Let's s…

Clea Alsip, Lucy DeVito & Elaine Hendrix Join Bucks County Playhouse's STEEL MAGNOLIAS; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that full casting is set for Bucks County Playhouse's star-studded revival of Robert Harling's saucy Southern comedySTEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by four-time …

VIDEO: Duncan Sheik Says Broadway's AMERICAN PSYCHO May Be Filmed, Talks SPRING AWAKENING Movie by Michael Dale

The composerlyricist talks to Laura Heywood about his first hit musical and his newest.

Review: Lange, Byrne in First-Rate 'Journey' by Robert Kahn

The Tyrone family excels at denial, but hard truths loom like incoming fog in an elegant and traditional staging of O'Neill's classic.

THE SENSUALITY PARTY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

When theatre folk want to mock either the explosion of off-color language in the theatre or those "puritanical" souls who fret about such things, their lead go-to guy for the past few decade…

In The Stage newspaper this week: April 28 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

Long Day’s Journey into Night ★★★★★ by David Hurst

Jessica Lange in Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (photo: Joan Marcus) Roundabout’s American Airlines Theatre March 31st thru June 26th Op…

Carolee Carmello & the Tuck Everlasting Cast are On Top of the World on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Carolee Carmello, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Terrence Mann and a starry first night crowd including Jeremy Jordan and Bernadette Peters celebrate Tuck Everlasting.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Daniel Reichard and Fun Home's Beth Malone by Broadway.com

Daniel Reichard and Fun Home's Beth Malone stop by Broadway.com HQ. 

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Even a small storm can be devastating.

After #OscarsSoWhite, Broadway Seeks a #TonysSoDiverse by Michael Paulson

The Tony nominations will be announced on Tuesday, and it’s possible that more African-American actors than ever will be among those chosen.

Highlights From Long Day\u2019s Journey Into Night Starring Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon

The Broadway revival of Eugene O\u2019Neill\u2019s Long Day\u2019s Journey Into Night stars Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon, John Gallagher Jr. and Colby Minifie. O\u2019Neill\…

ELEGY – Donmar Warehouse by Libby Purves

Suppose neuroscience could cure creeping brain deterioration by taking out whole networks of decaying neurons and replacing them with silicon, guaranteeing functionality, but wiping years of…

Review: Brideshead Revisited, York Theatre Royal by Adam Bruce

I’m very excited to say that York Theatre Royal has finally opened its doors after a yearlong refurbishment. The main house’s seating has been re-designed and the café and foyer are new…

Ron Mueck's art: Big, not clever by Jonathan Jones

Ron Mueck's art has been called both big and clever. In fact, says Jonathan Jones it's blank, empty, brainless - and upstaged by several other shows in EdinburghI felt a wave of nausea when …

Alan Bennett's History Boys are this year's golden graduates by David Smith

They were stars in the landmark West End play and many have gone on to glittering careers in Hollywood and TV, including the latest Doctor Who, Matt Smith. David Smith reports on an extraord…

"Enchanted April" Musical Debuts in California by Eddie Reynolds

Two wives find themselves dodging raindrops on the streets of dark and dreary London and being ignored in small, equally dreary apartments by husbands much more focused on themselves than on…

BWW TV: The TUCK EVERLASTING Company Is at the Top of the World on Opening Night! by Tv - Opening Night Special

If you could live forever, would you Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Ton…

Nominations Open Next Week for International Centre for Women Playwrights' 50/50 Award by BroadwayWorld

The International Centre for Women Playwrights ICWP is proud to sponsor the fifth annual 5050 Applause Award, celebrating theatres which achieved gender parity among their produced playwrigh…

Lil Buck Dances for Lin-Manuel Miranda in Latest #Ham4Ham by Robert Viagas

The dancer performs to a “Schuyler Sisters” remix.

MTC: Peddling by Anne-Marie Peard

After its Melbourne season, Peddling is touring to regional Victoria in May. Part of the MTC Education and Families program, the script is on the  2016 VCE drama playlist and although a…

Elegy, Donmar Warehouse by Aleks Sierz

Playwright Nick Payne has carved out a distinctive dramatic territory – neuroscience. In his big 2012 hit, Constellations, he explored the effect on memory of living with a brain tumour, w…

Go on a Whole Boublil & Schönberg Music Spiral Before The Star-Studded New York Pops Gala

A curated playlist and some epic YouTube videos will get you ready for the New York Pops Gala honoring Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil.

Review: I Love My Love, Tabard Theatre by Joana Brito

Tabard Theatre is a very cosy, beautiful venue, the perfect size for this play. When you enter the room the set is already promising something simple. You can clearly notice two different en…

ONCE National Tour Swings Create THE UNDERSTUDIES Pilot by BroadwayWorld

The swings of the National Tour of ONCE have created a 5-minute pilot called 'The Understudies.'Watch the episode on Facebook here

One Funny Mother by Courtney Marie

Blizzard doesn’t miss a beat as she keeps the whole room in stitches during the course of this 80 minute performance. Her wit, charm, and wisdom are comedic gold and make for a flawless pi…

Be Inspired To Be A Playwright By August Wilson by George Kevin Jordan

Some people make resolutions around New Years. Some people make vows at weddings and renew them again on their anniversaries. So, today dear writer I challenge you to make a vow on August Wi…

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Shakespeare in the Park's All-Female TAMING OF THE SHREW by BroadwayWorld

The Public's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is currently in rehearsal, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below Directed by Phyllida Lloyd,…

AMERICAN PSYCHO's Duncan Sheik Writing, Arranging Original Music for New Series PULSE by BroadwayWorld

New Form Digital announced today that renowned performer-composer Duncan Sheik behind AMERICAN PSYCHO, currently playing on Broadway will write and arrange the entire original score for new …

Video Flash: Scenes From Long Day's Journey Into Night at the American Airlines Theatre

Watch Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, and the rest of the Broadway cast onstage in the Eugene O'Neill drama.

Led By John Goullet, Diversant Provides Innovative Staffing Solutions by Rino16

John Goullet has been an entrepreneur as well as a leader in the IT world for many years. Starting his career as an IT consultant, his interest turned to staffing in 1994. His firm grasp on …

Sam Smith Meets Hair in Sneak Peek of Jay Armstrong Johnson's Feinstein's/54 Below Show by Broadway.com

Get a peek at the upcoming solo show by Broadway fave Armstrong's April 27, 29 and 30 at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Odds & Ends: Christina Hendricks Eyes B'way-Aimed Whorl, Watch Hamilton Cast's Sweeney Todd & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Christina Hendricks Eyes Broadway-Aimed Whorl Mad Men standout Christina Hendricks will lead an industry reading of the Bro…

What’s up with the glowing baby at the back of the stage? by Celia Wren

A sense of mystery is at the heart of Rorschach Theatre’s production of “The Electric Baby.”

Thunder and Miscellaneous Thoughts by Rennie McDougall

Please do not disturb the loving respectfulness. Please take off your shoes.

Folger Theatre: Reduced Shakespeare Uncovers "Lost" Play by Sara Dabney Tisdale

Founded in 1981, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has become synonymous with Bard-inspired comedy. But success hasn’t stopped the RSC’s co-directors, Reed Martin and Austin Tichen…

Highlights From New York Spectacular Featuring Radio City Music Hall\u2019s Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall's world famous Rockettes star in New York Spectacular, a show that brings one family\u2019s magical journey through the Big Apple to life on stage.

Tuck Everlasting: A Winnie-Winnie Situation by Harry Haun

Director Casey Nicholaw officially has four shows on Broadway with the opening of Tuck Everlasting and gets his dream ballet.

'Pitch Perfect' writer Kay Cannon performing improv this weekend by Nina Metz

Chicago improv veteran and "Pitch Perfect" screenwriter Kay Cannon will be back performing a special one-night show in Chicago Saturday at iO Theater. Among those scheduled to join her on st…

Brazilian Ballerina Makes Connecticut Ballet Debut As 'Cinderella' by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut Ballet is putting the glass slippers on again. Artistic Director Brett Raphael first staged and choreographed Prokofiev's "Cinderella" for the company in 2006. He returned to it …

‘Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson: George Washington Shlepped Here – Deadline Q&A by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Picture the beleaguered General’s tent on a day when the war is going poorly and the prospects couldn’t be worse. An ambitious young man arrives; for his first persona…

Review: Tannhäuser, Royal Opera House by Emily May

Opera. A genre that in contemporary society many view as restricted for musical experts and the elite upper classes. However, The Royal Opera’s current reimagining of Wagner’s Tannhäuse…

Review: Shit-faced Shakespeare, Leicester Square Theatre by Holly O'Mahony

You may well have heard of, or seen, a production of Shit-faced Shakespeare before. Well, it’s back in time for Shakespeare 400 celebrations, and this time in the form of Magnificent Basta…

Black Pearl Sings! at MetroStage (review) by Debbie Minter Jackson

Black Pearl Sings! is a powerful, entertaining story of two women from vastly different walks who have life-changing interactions that revolve around snippets of historical music.  The pla…

Photo Coverage: TUCK EVERLASTING Company Celebrates an Enchanting Opening Night! by Walter McBride

If you could live forever, would you Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Ton…

Check Out These Photos Of Turn Me Loose & Scandal Star Joe Morton Early In His Off-Broadway Career

Scroll through rare production photos from five of Emmy winner Joe Morton early off-Broadway shows.

The Wizard of Oz

Tue, May 3 thru Sun, May 15 @ National Theatre, presented by National Theatre

Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung at the Kennedy Center April 30-May 22, 2016

-- Spectacularly evoking the mythology of America, Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed production draws provocative parallels between Wagner’s fantastical drama and civilization&rsquo…

BWW TV: Take a LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT with Highlights of Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Ryan Murphy, presents Eugene O'Neill's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, starring Academy and Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange as 'Mary Tyrone' al…

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Slays BC/EFA's Easter Bonnet Competition with SWEENEY TODD Tribute by Stage Tube

At the 30th annual Easter Bonnet Competition ealier this week, the Broadway company of Hamilton took top honors for transforming their opening number into an homage to Stephen Sondheim's SWE…

THEATER TALK Welcomes Frank Langella Back This Weekend by TV News Desk

Favorite guest Frank Langella returns to THEATER TALK to discuss his spellbinding, critically acclaimed performance as Andr, a man in the early-to-mid-stages of dementia, in the Manhattan Th…

BWW Blog: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Ben Rappaport- Keep It Fresh by Guest Blogger: Ben Rappaport

The orchestra starts the waltz into 'Sunrise, Sunset'. Everyone is in place, Tevye sings, 'Is this the little girl I carried' Nothing out of the ordinary, here. Then, four male ensemble memb…

SDCF Now Accepting Applications for Charles Abbott Fellowship by BroadwayWorld

This Fellowship will continue to present a new generation of gifted artists with a remarkable education in - and unique understanding of - the directorial skills necessary to create musical …

VIDEO: Aaron Tveit Reunites With DISASTER!'s Kerry Butler For a CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Duet by Michael Dale

Tveit is the latest star to appear for DisasterRelief, benefiting Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS.

Photo Flash: First Look at Cirque du Soleil Paramour on Broadway

The acrobatic production is now in performances at the Lyric Theatre.

Video Flash: Watch Hamilton's Sweeney Todd-Inspired Easter Bonnet Performance

The rewrite of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Alexander Hamilton" won his show top honors at the annual event.

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Dry Powder by Lauren Yarger

Claire Danes, John Krasinski, and Hank Azaria. Photo: Joan MarcusDry PowderBy Sarah BurgessDirected by Thomas KailThe Public TheaterWhat's It All About?High finance, greed, integrity, ambiti…

Don’t Drink the Water: ‘Tuck Everlasting’ by Matthew Wexler

Hope springs eternal at the Broadhurst Theatre, where Tuck Everlasting is pulling out all the stops in an attempt to capitalize on the cult-like popularity of Natalie Babbitt’s 1975 childr…

Meet the Artists of Dreams of the Penny Gods: Ted James by Claire.reinhart

Today’s profile features Ted James, who is a company member with Halcyon Theatre. Ted is an actor, playwright, filmmaker, and producer based in Chicago. His video production work is also g…

Doug Levitt’s Eight Year Road Trip Across America by Rino16

The Greyhound Bus line is not the first choice for many travelers seeking expediency or privacy, but it serves as a comfortable and safe solution for those unable to afford these convenience…

Off Broadway Alliance Awards announce 2016 nominees by The Stage Review

Winners will be announced on May 18th: The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has annou…

The Week Ahead: In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ an Outsider Is Upended by Charles Isherwood

This musical, directed by Michael Greif, stars Ben Platt as a teenager whose life takes a sudden turn.

As the certified genius behind Hamilton, there’s never been a better time to be Lin-Manuel Miranda by Peter Marks, Washington Post

Miranda was recently rewarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and landed the cover of Time's 100 Most Influential People issue

Clinton May be Best Option Remaining by Rino16

Charles Koch, half of the Koch brothers who own and control the conglomerate Koch Industries discussed the remaining options for President and indicated that Hillary Clinton may be the bette…

Watch Hamilton's Award-Winning Easter Bonnet Presentation by Andrew Gans

The cast of the new musical paid homage to Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.

Broadway Meets PBS on Mercy Street by Sandi Durell

  Broadway mainstays are happily joining the ranks of many who have successfully segued to television. Mercy Street‘s new cast members now include:   Tony Award-winner and Em…

Join the Parade! Follow Tuck Everlasting Star Sarah Charles Lewis on Her Most Beautiful Opening Night on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Climbing that enchanting tree is one way to get a peek inside the vibrant world of Tuck Everlasting, but how does following the star of the show from Broadway debut performance to opening ni…

Designer’s costumes weave together ancient past and present by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

James Lavoie crafts wardrobe reflecting elastic sense of time and place for Jordan Tannahill's double bill at CanStage

Review: ‘The School for Scandal’ Is Full-Throated Satire by Laura Collins-Hughes

Red Bull Theater’s jaunty new production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s work is directed by Marc Vietor at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

Animator Ron Campbell is on board with the Beatles by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Animator is known for "Yellow Submarine" and '60s cartoon series.

Sara Bareilles, Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Kimiko Glenn, Diane Paulus Play \u201COrder Up\u201Don Waitress\u2019 Opening Night

Playbill\u2019s Matt Rodin was on the red carpet for opening night of Waitress. With a list of elaborate and confusing restaurant orders in hand, he tested the memories of Sara Bareilles, Je…

Review: Closer Than Ever, The Pheasantry by Steph J. Watkins

“It took the pain to bind us together, closer than ever.” Life. It’s something that we all muddle and struggle through. There are ups, downs, and many roads in between that take us…

Stunning First Look at Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse into Paramour on Broadway with these new production photos!

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil Soars on Broadway with PARAMOUR; First Look at Dazzling Production! by BroadwayWorld

Cirque du Soleil - PARAMOUR, the organization's first created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR is now in previews for a Wednesday, May 25 opening night at the Lyric Theatre. Below, Broadw…

HBO to Premiere ALL THE WAY, Starring Tony Winner Bryan Cranston, 5/21 by TV News Desk

Following its critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway run, ALL THE WAY, a riveting behind-the-scenes look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's tumultuous first year in office in the wake of…

See Kyra Sedgwick in White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Monica Simoes

Playing Monday nights, the rotating cast performs a play sealed inside an envelope.

TV News: Martin Short and Derek Hough Join the Cast of NBC's Hairspray Live!

Harvey Fierstein and Jennifer Hudson have also been announced to star.

Photo Flash: Julie Taymor Honors Kathryn Hunter at the Theatre for a New Audience Gala

John Douglas Thompson presented posthumous awards at the annual ceremony.

Jordan Tannahill on Videofag’s closing and two premieres at Canadian Stage by J. Kelly Nestruck

The playwright has two brand new one-act plays premiering in Toronto – Botticelli in the Fire and Sunday in Sodom – then his tiny but influential storefront theatre and art gallery will …

Pics! A First Look at Broadway’s Shuffle Along

See six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald in her latest role.

Jenna Ushkowitz, Vivian Reed, Chris Pinnella & Anthony Mason to Perform at Marymount Gala by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, May 5, 2016, Marymount Manhattan College MMC will host the 2016 Annual Scholarship Benefit at the Mandarin Oriental, New York a very special evening honoring Paul Polizzotto, Fo…

Breaking News: Martin Short & Derek Hough Join Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Martin Short and Emmy Award-winner Derek Hough have joined the cast of NBC's 'Hairspray Live,' the network's next live Broadway musical holiday event following the…

Fab Filippo indulges inner geek with 'The Summoned' by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

'Pretty boy' actor and playwright brings technological thriller to Tarragon Theatre

Forever Young! Check Out the Glitzy Guests at Tuck Everlasting's Broadway Opening by Lindsey Sullivan

From luminous Great White Way faves to their energetic little ones, Tuck Everlasting's opening night at the Broadhurst Theatre was a family affair. Take a peek at our gallery to see …

Hey There, Teenage Baltimore! Derek Hough & Martin Short Join NBC's Hairspray Live! by Ryan McPhee

Don't change that channel, because this casting is timeless to us! Derek Hough and Tony winner Martin Short are on board to star in NBC’s Hairspray Live! The duo will play Corny Co…

The Broadway.com Show: Jake Gyllenhaal Smolders! Hairspray Live! Casting! Bradley Cooper & Sienna Miller Reunite?! by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, we talk about the starry stage returns of Jake Gyllenhaal, Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, the exciting casting of Harvey Fierstein and Jennifer Hudson in Hairs…

An open letter to Harper Lee by Henrik Eger

Racial ignorance and fear have retreated since To Kill A Mockingbird first appeared; its often maligned author deserves some of the credit.

All Aboard the Cotton Blossom! SHOW BOAT opens in the West End!

Jerome Kern?and?Oscar Hammerstein II's SHOW BOAT opened at the?New London Theatre on April 25, 2016! Read the reviews!?

Off-Broadway Review: The School for Scandal by Lauren Yarger

Mark Linn Baker and Helen Cespedes. Photo: Carol RoseggThe School for ScandalBy Richard Brinsley SheridanDirected by Marc VietorRed Bull TheatreWhat's It All About?Gossip, gossip and more go…

First Performance of Josephine, Starring Deborah Cox, Canceled by Andrew Gans

Previews are now scheduled to begin April 28.

Christina Hendricks Tapped For Whorl Inside a Loop Reading by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed prison drama is receiving a private industry reading ahead of an anticipated Broadway run.

Martin Short and Derek Hough Join Hairspray Live! by Adam Hetrick

The stars join Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein for the anticipated live television event.

The Art-Science Crossover or Lessons Learned by a Doctor/Playwright by HowlRound

By Madeline Leong. Physician and playwright Madeline Leong about writing a play for doctors to be performed at a hospital.

"The Royale" Sits on an Uneasy Throne by Broadway & Me

Nearly all my theatergoing friends have been asking me if I've seen, and what I think about, The Royale, which has been running at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse theater for the last sev…

Tituss Burgess to perform in London concerts by Matthew Hemley

Broadway performer Tituss Burgess will perform in London for the first time at the Hippodrome Casino. Known for his roles in Jersey

Anna Quindlen, Amy Bloom, Chris Bohjalian Among Author Appearances by Carole Goldberg

Chris Bohjalian, the bestselling author of 18 books, will be the guest speaker at the Friends of the Simsbury Library's annual Booked for Lunch Author Luncheon on May 19 at noon at Hopmeadow…

The Mardi Gras Indian Of 'Lemonade' by Leah Donnella

In "Lemonade," Beyoncé's much-discussed visual album, a girl resplendent in white plumage appears. It's a nod to the pop star's New Orleans roots and loaded with the region's racial history.

Changing of the Guard: Q&A with new Atlanta Ballet artistic director Gennadi Nedvigin by Scott Freeman

San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Gennadi Nedvigin begins his new job as Atlanta Ballet’s artistic director on August 1 as just the fourth leader the ballet has had since its inception…

Theater News: Off-Broadway Alliance Awards Announces 2016 Nominees

Linda Lavin, Lois Smith, and more will receive honorary awards from the Alliance.

Theater News: Mad Men's Christina Hendricks to Lead Reading of Whorl Inside a Loop

Sherie Rene Scott coauthors the drama with Dick Scanlan.

Hear two jazz vocalists in Mondavi Center concerts

The buzz has followed Cécile McLorin Salvant since she burst onto the jazz scene six years ago at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, which she won. The Florida native ̷…

Mass Education or Mass Inclusion? Issues of Quantity and Quality in Children’s Theatre Programs by HowlRound

By Brent Eickhoff. Brent Eickhoff discusses the challenges of programming large theatre productions with youth, advocating clear, realistic goals for teaching artists, students, and parents.

Tonight's First Preview of JOSEPHINE with Deborah Cox Cancelled at Asolo Rep by BroadwayWorld

Asolo Rep has confirmed it has cancelled tonight's first preview of the world premieremusical JOSEPHINE, starring Deborah Cox. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Thursday, April …

VIDEO TOUR: Explore Central Park's Shakespeare Garden on Its 100th Anniversary by Michael Dale

Shakespeare in Central Park originally meant this four-acre landscape dedicated to the famed English playwright.

Exclusive Photos! Inside the Actor’s Fund Gala With Sutton Foster, Rosie O'Donnell and More by Hannah Vine

Actor’s Fund Honored Michael Douglas, Casey Nicholaw and the Estefans. among others.

BWW Exclusive: Hugh Panaro Reveals His Dream Boublil & Schonberg Role Before the New York Pops Gala by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of the big event, BroadwayWorld is checking in with some of the performers. Today, check out what Hugh Panaro had to say...

VIDEO: NPH, Nathan Lane & Tituss Burgess Star in GLAAD's 'HIV & AIDS: Why Aren't We Talking?' PSA by TV News Desk

Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, and Daniel Franzese are featured in an all-new PSA from GLAAD and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.

STAGE TUBE: Lil Buck Breaks Down New 'Schuyler Sisters' Remix at #Ham4Ham! by Stage Tube

Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - thi…

Lady Gaga and Sir Elton John Team on Limited Edition Clothing Line for Macy's by TV News Desk

Macy's has partnered with Grammy and Golden Globe-winning icon Lady Gaga, as well as Grammy, Tony and Academy Award-winning legend Sir Elton John to create Love Bravery, a high-spirited, lim…

MAD MEN's Christina Hendricks to Lead Industry Reading of WHORL INSIDE A LOOP; Broadway Next? by BroadwayWorld

A private industry reading of Whorl Inside A Loop by Dick Scanlan and Sherie Rene Scott will be held on April 29, it was announced today. MAD MEN's Emmy-nominated star Christina Hendricks wi…

Photo Coverage: Inside the TUCK EVERLASTING Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

Youth springs eternal in Broadway's new musical Tuck Everlasting, which celebrated its official opening at the Broadhurst Theatre just last night. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole eve…

Review: ‘Cabaret’ at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre by John Harding

Randy Harrison is raising a bit of hell as the Emcee for Cabaret in midtown Baltimore. I mean, just take a look at that demented, Chucky doll leer. He knows the Devil has his back, and befor…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Toxic Avenger at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

How have critics reacted to the European premiere of Joe DiPietro and David Bryan’s musical comedy The Toxic Avenger? The production continues at London's Southwark Playhouse until 21 May …

Chicago Improv Festival bringing 170 groups to 21 venues by Morgan Greene

It’s that time of the year again – the time when funny people from near and far come together for a laugh-packed week of shenanigans, known formally as the Chicago Improv Festival. The f…

Benedum fire causes no problems for Pittsburgh Opera's upcoming premiere by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Just days before Pittsburgh Opera's premiere of David Hockney's designed production of Stravinsky’s "The Rake's Progress," a battery in a prop pocket watch caused a s…

Shuffle Through This Dazzling First Look at Audra McDonald & the Tap-Happy Stars of Shuffle Along by Broadway.com

Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed has tapped its way onto Broadway with an all-star cast led by Tony winners Audra McDonald, Billy Porter an…

Queen of the Night! Watch Stevie Nicks Surprise the Crowd at School of Rock with Impromptu "Rhiannon" Performance by Lindsey Sullivan

One of rock n' roll's most legendary headmasters recently paid a visit to the School of Rock! Grammy-winning Fleetwood Mac songstress Stevie Nicks hit the stage at the Wint…

Watch a Marching Band Play Hamilton's ”My Shot” by Robert Viagas

Penn Band does the hip-hop tune with snare drums and glockenspiels!

Review: Alliance’s “BeBe Winans Story” has its charms but lacks cohesive narrative by Jim Farmer

Now having its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre, Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story is very much a family affair. Charting the journey of the Grammy Award-winning recording artist an…

Features: Seven apps every theatregoer should download

Add some theatricality to your smartphone or tablet

Now Playing by Lorraine Treanor

We’ve moved this page.   You want our brand new Washington Area Theatre Guide Shows Playing The post Now Playing appeared first on DC Theatre Scene.

Piatigorsky International Cello Festival comes to L.A. in May by Pauline Adamek

In honor of the legendary cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky, the Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, presented by the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and

Livestreaming Claiming Your Space: a Conversation about Writing and Performing Identity with Cuban-American Performer/Playwrights Marissa Chibas and M by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. ArtChangeUS@ , ArtsEmerson , and HowlRound present Claiming Your Space —a conversation about writing and performing identity with acclaimed performer/playwrights Marissa C…

Sid Luft's 'Judy and I: My Life with Judy Garland' to Hit Bookshelves in 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Judy Garland's third husband, Sid Luft, has penned 'Judy and I My Life with Judy Garland.' The book will hit bookshelves in hardcover onFebruary 1, 2017.

Watch Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess in New PSA by Andrew Gans

The public service announcement is titled “HIV & AIDS: Why Aren't We Talking?”

'Long Day's Journey Into Night': Theater Review by David Rooney

Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon and John Gallagher Jr. play the tortured souls of the Tyrone family in Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical magnum opus. read more

VIDEO: Five Burning Questions with Tuck Everlasting Star Terrence Mann

Terrence Mann talks about his process, his great roles & being 'obnoxious' in Tuck Everlasting.

Looking Forward and Back: THE NORMAL HEART, A Story about Past, Present and Future by Ishani Chatterji

Today marks five years since THE NORMAL HEART revival opened on Broadway. Learn more about the importance of this significant play. The post Looking Forward and Back: THE NORMAL HEART, A Sto…

Broadway's Discoettes to Debut Sunday, May 1 Singing Disco Hits at Carson Kressley Hosted Benefit by BroadwayWorld

This coming Sunday, May 1, 2016, will mark the debut of Broadway's Discoettes, a group made up of theater favorites Carmen Ruby Floyd, Harriett D. Foy and Laiona Michelle. The group will str…

THE KING AND I's Jose Llana to Celebrate Release of New CD with Ruthie Ann Miles at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Drama Desk Award-winning theatre star JOSE LLANA will celebrate his debut American solo album Altitude with his debut concert at Joe's Pub at The Public on Monday, May 16 at 930 PM.

HAMLET On The Half Shell? What Shakespeare's Audiences Snacked On During Performances by Michael Dale

Excavations performed underneath The Rose and The Globe theaters reveal the snacking habits of Elizabethan playgoers.

Ballet Preljocaj: “Empty Moves” by Joel Benjamin

Testing the patience and understanding of both the audience and the dancers, Ballet Preljocaj, Angelin Preljocaj’s modern troupe from Aix-en-Provence, performed the complete version of his…

17 Amazing Photos of ‘Cirque du Soleil Paramour’ on Broadway by Mparker

After much anticipation, the dazzling Cirque du Soleil Paramour is now on Broadway at Lyric Theatre. The exceptional combination of musical theater, signature acrobatics and an intrig…

Spine: Becoming Leila Buck’s ‘Hkeelee’ at Mosaic Theater Company by Robert Michael Oliver

In The Protean Self, Robert Jay Lifton explores the wonders of human resilience in times of profound disturbance and change. In Hkeelee (Talk to Me), a theatrical memoir of sorts, writer…

2016 Off-Broadway Alliance Award Nominees Announced by Dei Lewison

The Off-Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for its sixth annual O…

A review of Highland Capital Management by Rino16

Highland Capital Management is an investment adviser which has assets worth approximately $20 billion together with the affiliates. It was founded in January 1993. It is an experienced credi…

How secure is the theatre industry? (Hint: ISIS isn’t the biggest threat) by Terri Paddock

Yesterday, I chaired an event looking at security risks currently facing Theatreland. As far as terrorism threats go, let me share some good news from our guest speaker, Rob Hoblin, a Cognit…

Josh Groban Prepares for Broadway with Fun Video Series

THE GREAT COMET is currently in pre-production for its Broadway-bow at the Imperial Theatre (previews begin in October, the show opens officially in November).  Leading the cast, and p…

Lenny Henry to be awarded special prize at BAFTAs by Georgia Snow

Lenny Henry will be honoured with the special prize at this year’s BAFTA Television Awards. Henry, who was awarded a knighthood in

BBC documentary Redefining Juliet to give Shakespeare role to disabled actors by Matthew Hemley

A documentary going behind the scenes of a Romeo and Juliet production featuring six Juliets with disabilities or differences will be broadcast

English National Ballet announces Patrick Harrison as new executive director by Georgia Snow

English National Ballet has appointed Patrick Harrison as its new executive director. Harrison joins in June and succeeds Caroline Thomson, who stepped

Matt Henry and Zizi Strallen tipped for South Bank Sky Arts Awards by Georgia Snow

Actors Matt Henry and Zizi Strallen are among the nominees for the breakthrough prize at this year’s South Bank Sky Arts Awards.

Livestreaming The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)’s 30th Regional Arts Training Workshop—San Antonio, Texas—Fri, April by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) proudly presents the 30th Regional Arts Training Workshop from San Antonio, Texas livestreaming on the global, c…

Actor’s Express Announces 5 Shows for 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature works by Stephen Sondheim, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Matthew Lopez, Arthur Miller, and Suzan-Lori Parks.

Live Out Loud Gala by Barry

GILEAD, FRANK SELVAGGI AND BILL SHEA, AND EDIE WINDSOR  HONORED AT LIVE OUT LOUD’S 15TH ANNUAL YOUNG TRAILBLAZERS GALA MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 AT THE TIMESCENTER The 15th&nb…

Livestreaming Performance of Flint Youth Theatre’s The Most [Blank] City in America—Flint, Michigan—Sun, May 1 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Flint Youth Theatre in Flint, Michigan presents a performance of The Most [Blank] City in America livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV netwo…

Interviews: Musical Theater Nerd Joshua Henry Brushes Up on Broadway History in Shuffle Along

And trying to figure out how this iconic show was nearly lost to time.

Video Flash: Stevie Nicks Jams on "Rhiannon" With the School of Rock Band

The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman makes her Broadway debut with a group of young rock stars.

RUTHLESS! and More Nominated for 2016 Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Katie Wilson

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 6th Annual Of…

Photo Flash: Travel Back to 1921 with the Star-Studded Company of SHUFFLE ALONG! by BroadwayWorld

A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, will open this week on Broadway. Working alongside…

'Tuck Everlasting' is strictly for the little ones by Peter Marks

REVIEW || This family friendly musical just isn't special enough.

Photos: First look: Zoe Wanamaker in Elegy

Production images of Nick Payne's new play have been released

'Dreamgirls' star Donica Lynn sings 'I Am Changing' by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features a song from Porchlight Music Theatre's must-see production of "Dreamgirls," Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger's Motown musical about the backstage drama behind the r…

VIDEO: Meryl Streep in New Trailer & Featurette for FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS by Movies News Desk

Below, watch the all-new trailer for FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant The film is coming to theatres August 12, 2016.

Des McAnuff Will Helm Workshop for New Donna Summer Musical! by BroadwayWorld

Get ready to disco, BroadwayAccording to an Equity casting notice, a new musical is in the works based on the life of Donna Summer, whopassed away in 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Pr…

The Electric Baby from Rorschach (review) by Ben Demers

At their best, fairytales allow adults and children alike to gently explore lessons of life, love, and loss, while safely ensconced in a cushion of abstraction. At their worst, they enable u…

Watch Jane Krakowski Sing Ode to Times Square’s Costumed Characters by Playbill Staff

The She Loves Me star appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to pay a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the world’s “unsung heroes.”

Madeleine Sherwood, Staple in Tennessee Williams Plays and Films, Dies at 93 by Robert Simonson

The actress originated roles in plays by Williams, Arthur Miller and Edward Albee

Review Roundup: ‘Waitress’ by Dei Lewison

Waitress, the new musical based on the 2007 film, opened on Broadway, at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on April 24. The show features a score by five-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles and a b…

Hot Clip of the Day: The Wild Eartha Kitt Makes Uptown Glam

This Wild Party showstopper is your hump day treat.

Opening Tonight on Broadway: ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ by Dei Lewison

Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Eugene O’Neill’s towering Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, opens tonight at the American Airlines Theater as part of the Roundabout Theater Comp…

Will She Drink? Theater Review: Tuck Everlasting by Didshelikeit

Touching,  endearing and a timeless (get it) story is being told on stage at the Broadhurst Theater. “Tuck Everlasting” a children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt, has been ad…

Broadway Stars Wear Bow Ties in Honor of High School Student by Olivia Clement

The death of theatre major Parker Leikam has sparked a social media campaign among the Broadway community in his memory.

Watch Stevie Nicks Rock Out with School of Rock Kid Band by Andrew Gans

The Grammy winner made a surprise appearance at the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Brían F. O’Byrne, Patina Miller and Bryce Pinkham Add Muscle to PBS' Mercy Street by Robert Viagas

The Civil War drama casts two Tony winners and a Tony nominee.

THIS ROOM – Battersea Arts Centre by Laura Kressly

Laura Dean has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She’s afraid she’s going to kill herself in her sleep so spends at least two hours before bed checking her house for anything she could use …

Jane Krakowski, Stephen Colbert Sing for All the Unsung Heroes by The Hollywood Reporter

What about doctors and nurses, aren't they heroes too? "Well, if it wasn't for drunk guys on trampolines, they wouldn't have a job to do."read more

Sense, Semiotics, & Sensibility by Jerry Lieblich

Some sentences on Alex Borinsky's The Witches

Fuse Book Review: “John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit” — A Sympathetic Look at a New England Aristocrat by Arts Fuse Editor

James Traub has admirably captured the man inside the public figure, giving us a complex view of a typical New England grandee.

THE BRINK – Orange Tree Theatre by Aleks Sierz

One man’s psychological problems make for a powerful thriller that digs deep into our current anxieties.

Fully Committed Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Folding Phantom T-Shirts, the Alchemy of Modern Family & Why He Can't Relax by Broadway.com

Jesse Tyler Ferguson chats about starring in the solo comedy Fully Committed, the crappy jobs he had when he was a struggling actor and the magic of Modern Family.

Watch Stevie Nicks Rock \u201CRhiannon\u201D With the Kids From School of Rock

After performing earlier in the day at the 2016 installment of Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS' Easter Bonnet Competition, Fleetwood Mac vocalist and solo star Stevie Nicks took the stage…

Dr. Avi Weisfogel Calls for Contributions to Operation Smile by Rino16

In a story recently aired by SproutNews (http://www.12newsnow.com/story/31366182/avi-weisfogel-dds-launches-gofundme-campaign-set-up-to-benefit-operation-smile), it was announced that New Je…

Photo Flash: Melissa Joan Hart, Bernadette Peters, and More Welcome Tuck Everlasting to Broadway

The new musical, starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, is written by Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen, Claudia Shear, and Tim Fedlere.

Photo Flash: Audra McDonald, Billy Porter, and More Share the Stage in New Shuffle Along Photos

The show's impressive cast also features Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, and more.

Theater News: Nominees Announced for Chicago's 2016 Non-Equity Jeff Awards

The 43rd annual ceremony will be held June 6.

Maltby and Shire's Big The Musical to Receive European Premiere by Mark Shenton

Jay McGuiness to star in the new production opening in Plymouth in November.

Dutch courage: Toneeelgroep Amsterdam's Kings of War – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

Shakespeare’s Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III are recast as modern political leaders in Kings of War by the celebrated theatre company Toneelgroep Amsterdam. This bold and innovative fou…

History-Making Women of THE SECRET GARDEN Reunite to Talk Breaking Ground in Musical Theatre by Adam Hetrick

THE SECRET GARDEN co-authors Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman sat down with stars Rebecca Luker and Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan to look back at the birth of a contemporary classic. The post Hi…

At Lincoln Center, Computer Nerds Hack the Great White Way by John Bonazzo

Among the theatrical innovations: a Digital Acting Partner and a mentor app with "a little touch of Tinder"

Photos! Bernadette Peters, Melissa Joan Hart and Tina Fey at Tuck Everlasting Opening on Broadway by Hannah Vine

A look at opening night with Carolee Carmello and Andrew Keenan-Bolger starring in a new musical about love that could live literally forever.

Interviews: James Roose-Evans: 'The Third Age is not all just about dementia'

The founder of Hampstead Theatre on his new theatre company Frontier, which specialises in promoting older actors

BWW TV: Jeremy Jordan, Michael Urie & More Talk TUCK EVERLASTING on the Opening Night Red Carpet by Tv - Red Carpets

If you could live forever, would you Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Ton…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/27/16- THE MUSIC MAN by Stage Tube

Today in 2000, the second Broadway revival of The Music Man openened at the Neil Simon Theatre, where it ran for 699 performances. The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by …

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for TUCK EVERLASTING with Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters & More! by Walter McBride

If you could live forever, would you Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Ton…

Photo Coverage: The Tucks Have Arrived! Go Inside TUCK EVERLASTING's Opening Night Bows by Walter McBride

If you could live forever, would you Take a journey you'll never forget in this powerful new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. With direction and choreography by Ton…

BWW TV: Stevie Nicks Makes Her Broadway Debut at SCHOOL OF ROCK! by BroadwayWorld TV

Stevie Nicks, the Queen of Rock N' Roll, made her Broadway debut last night following the performance SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL.

See Corbin Bleu Starring in Stage Homage to the Cult Film Almost Famous by Hannah Vine

The concert performance is planned for June 12 in West Hollywood, tickets go on sale today.

Tony Winner Lena Hall to Headline Broadway Prince Tribute by Robert Viagas

Plus, watch clip of Prince shredding Gershwin.

11 On-Trend Looks from the Opening Night of Fully Committed by George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia shares his favorite fashion picks from the opening night of Fully Committed.

Denis O'Hare, David Hyde Pierce, Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg Join Cast of When We Rise by Andrew Gans

The limited ABC series is the creation of Dustin Lance Black.

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Game of Thrones hunk Kit Harington and Jenna Russell star in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Colin Teevan's reimagining of Christopher Marlowe’s original 17th-century play. But it seems to h…

Shakespeare in Shoreditch Festival: Pelican Daughters/This Is Art by Helen McWilliams

Shakespeare in Shoreditch Festival has given four writers the chance to write a play which is inspired by Shakespeare . There are four in the festival and you can see two at any one time. I …

Fuse Theater Review: “Oh God” – Psychoanalysis Saves The World! by Ian Thal

Maureen Keiller and Will Lyman have performed numerous staged readings of Oh God and their intimate knowledge of the text shows.

New fantasy drama to be staged in secret London location by David Hutchison

A new Philip Ridley play is to be staged in a secret location in London, in what is being described as one

Waitress by Carey

The confection being served up at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre is neither sweet nor savory. In fact, it can’t be summed up in a single word, despite present-day culture’s obsession with c…

Pooyaland by Admin

  I’m Pooya: an Iranian, American, Transgender, Actor, Writer, Advocate, Cook, Cat mommy and all around life-lover. I tell stories that I believe need to be told and I tell them i…

The Privilege of Passing by Admin

  Passing, passing, passing, passing… what does it mean to us? We try to pass tests in class, we try to pass entrance exams to universities, and we try to pass interviews to jobs.…

Stuck in the Middle: Dispatches From the Middle East and North Africa by American Theatre Editors

Though the regions' names suggest they lack their own centers of gravity, culture helps forge a common identity in spite of war, plunder, and devastation.

Review: In the Heat of the Night/Shattered Globe Theatre by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED Everybody talks about the passing of the American Dream but what about the persistence of the American Nightmare? The latter unfolds in black and white, a violent and never-endin…

See Kelli O\u2019Hara and Victoria Clark in Rehearsal For Dido and Aeneas Concert

The 2016 MasterVoices spring benefit features a performance of Dido and Aeneas starring Kelli O\u2019Hara, Victoria Clark, Elliot Madore, Anna Christy and Sarah Mesko alongside Doug Varone a…

The Sundance Caravan: Theatre Lab Sets Up Shop in Morocco by American Theatre Editors

The arts incubator moves its main event to Morocco this year, aiming to create an Arabic/American playwright exchange.

From Loss to Laughter: Syrian Refugees Write Plays by American Theatre Editors

Creating theatre in Jordan brings a sense of community and closure to refugees from Syria.

The Past Is Present at the Fujairah International Monodrama Festival by American Theatre Editors

At the seventh annual festival of solo work, artists from the Middle East and Asia build on Eastern oral traditions to address present struggles.

Catherine Tate to take Nan and co on a live tour by Guardian Stage

Comedian’s stage show will bring back some of her best-known characters, including Lauren ‘Am I bovvered?’ Cooper, for 21-date UK tour She was last seen on a fatal kayaking trip in 200…

Liverpool Everyman's resident actors could become local heroes by Lyn Gardner

Gemma Bodinetz’s plans for a multi-skilled, community-based company with a 50:50 gender split is a bold new vision of the theatre’s 70s rep modelThe news that Liverpool Everyman plans to…

Travels With My Aunt review – calypsos and cannabis in Graham Greene musical by Michael Billington

Minerva, ChichesterPatricia Hodge is superb as a madcap aunt, whisking her buttoned-up nephew on a world tour, in a perfectly pleasant show that lacks the novel’s ambiguitiesGraham Greene�…

Adham Hafez & Farah Saleh Think Globally, Stage Locally by American Theatre Editors

Two choreographer/theoreticians, one Egyptian and one Palestinian, negotiate---and draw inspiration from---painful cultural divides.

Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Vanessa Williams Set for Summer Concert Season by Andrew Gans

Martha's Vineyard series will launch in July.

The Personal Versus the Political in 2 Israeli Plays by American Theatre Editors

Both Motti Lerner's 'After the War' and David Grossman's 'Falling Out of Time' engage with loss, but in wildly different ways.

Building Trust at the ReOrient Festival and Forum by American Theatre Editors

A biennial Bay Area gathering has forged new links among artists identified with the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.

VIDEO: 'KIMMY SCHMIDT's Tituss Burgess & Seth Meyers Share a Class of 'Pinot by Tituss' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Tituss Burgess explained that he had a strange encounter with intense fans in a bathroom.

Interviews: 5 minutes with: Chris Peluso - 'I would have been sad if Show Boat accents were off'

We spent five minutes with Miss Saigon actor Chris Peluso to discuss settling in London and the new 'streamlined' production of Show Boat

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 by Susan Grace

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People You Should Know . . . Rachel Burttram by Zack Calhoon

Rachel Burttram has been a company member of Florida Repertory Theatre since 2002. Additionally, she has played the roles of Company Manager, Front of House Manager, Director of Audienc…

‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Trailer Trash Talks Fashion, Touts Jon Hamm & Kate Moss by Jeremy Gerard

Here’s the trailer for Fox Searchlight’s July 22 US release of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, promising everything you’d hoped for from Team AbFab, Jennifer Saunders (who …

David Yazbek and Casey Nicholaw Collaborating on Tootsie Musical by Michael Gioia

The Tony-nominated songwriter hopes his musical adaptation of the 1982 film will take shape in late 2017.

Adam Gwon Will Offer London Concert by Mark Shenton

The composer of Ordinary Days will showcase work in May.

Review: "Monty Python's Spamalot" at Connecticut Repertory Theatre by Mark G. Auerbach

Connecticut Repertory Theatre's season finale, "Spamalot" is zany, silly fun in a first class production.

Broadway's Tituss Burgess to Make London Debut by Mark Shenton

He'll do three concerts at the London HIppodrome September 22-23.

The Railway Children to host relaxed performance by Georgia Snow

The Railway Children is to host a relaxed performance in June. The show, which is running at the King’s Cross Theatre in

Sherman Cymru launches Brig writing programme for Welsh-language playwrights by Georgia Snow

Sherman Cymru has launched a new writing programme aimed at discovering contemporary Welsh-language playwrights. It is the third new writing scheme run

BBC2 to showcase live performance in two-year arts strand by Matthew Hemley

Live performance is to make a major return to BBC television with a two-year strand that aims to support new work and

Julie Atherton and Alistair Brammer to star in Adam Gwon concert by Matthew Hemley

Julie Atherton, Clare Foster, Alistair Brammer and Fra Fee are to star in a concert celebrating the work of US composer and

Ovalhouse appoints Owen Calvert-Lyons as head of theatre by David Hutchison

South London arts centre Ovalhouse has appointed Owen Calvert-Lyons as its new head of theatre. He joins the venue ahead of its

Review: With “Inside I,” 7 Stages poignantly tackles autism and the need for connection by Andrew Alexander

Autism is, almost by definition, not an easy affliction to dramatize. The neurological disorder manifests itself as impaired social functioning and limited verbal communication, and drama is…

Hamlet: April 28 by Harry Venning

Diary: Cumber-who? by Tabard

Oh, to be aged and delightfully carefree. Alternatively: oh, to be Ian McKellen. The legendary actor recently sat down with a veritable

Diary: Shakespeare app-ocalypse – just swipe left by Tabard

You’d have to have been walking around with your eyes closed and your fingers in your ears to escape the fact that

Letters of the week by The Stage

Redress gender imbalance The final episode of The Night Manager was as exciting and satisfying as the preceding ones. All credit to

Off Broadway Alliance Announces Nominees by Sandi Durell

  The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theatres, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 6th Ann…

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert & Jane Krakowski Sing a Song for America's 'Unsung Heroes' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, Stephen Colbert explained that the world is full of so many heroes who never have a song sung about them. Fortunately, Stephen and guest Jane Krakowski were able t…

BWW Review: TUCK EVERLASTING, A Hearty And Magical Charmer by Michael Dale

The new musical based on Natalie Babbitt's novel is full of poignancy and good humor, very suitable for families.

Original DREAMGIRLS Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine and Jennifer Holliday Reunite for BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Concert in L.A., 7/10 by BroadwayWorld

Chris Isaacson Presents in association with Ronn Goswick has announced aBroadway Under the Starsspecial event,a one-night-only concert starring the originalDreamgirls -Independent Spirit Awa…

Clybourne Park review – property drama drives a bulldozer through liberal pieties by Lyn Gardner

Richmond theatreBruce Norris’s incendiary and excruciatingly funny play, which explores racial tensions and gentrification, gets a finely acted revivalIn Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play A…

Preview: Mess Hall: Installment Two/The Coincidentals by Sharon Hoyer

The Coincidentals’ performance series returns with a showcase of new works by emerging dance and movement artists. Artists are given rehearsal space to collaborate, develop work and pr…

THE TOXIC AVENGER – Southwark Playhouse by Jonathan Baz

To describe the show as tongue in cheek could almost be an obtuse reference to the grotesque prosthetic (good work from Jonathan Moriarty North's studios) that Anderson sports as Toxie. But …

The Local Stigmatic: How has celebrity culture changed since 1966? by Michael Toumey

My connection with The Local Stigmatic goes back over 17 years. I was performing in a play called Dealer’s Choice at the Union Theatre, acting alongside a friend, Dan Barzotti. One night a…

NEWS: New UK tour and cast announced for The Full Monty by Emma Clarendon

A 2016/2017 tour of Simon Beaufoy’s The Full Monty has been announced, set to open at Bournemouth on the 21st September 2016 and finishing at the Sheffield Lyceum on the 15th April 2017. T…

Opera Peep Show: Not your typical night at the opera by Robert Harris

No glittering lobby entrances, no opulent gowns or ill-fitting tuxes

Theatre News: The Catherine Tate Show to embark on live UK tour

The show opens in Manchester on 1 November

Theatre News: Full programme announced for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

The annual festival is celebrating its 21st birthday

The room where it happened by Terry Teachout

I flew down to Florida last Friday morning and started rehearsing my Palm Beach Dramaworks production of Satchmo at the Waldorf that same afternoon. We put in two more full days of work on S…

Betting on a Shore Thing: Jennifer Simard Lives the Dream as Disaster’s Impulsive ‘Sister Mary’ by #cota

By Doug Strassler “You got to know how to lose to know how to win,” is a refrain that should be familiar to the hapless Sister Mary Downey, the nun among those trying to survive numerous…

BWW's On This Day - April 27, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Broadway AM Report, 4/27/2016 - 'LONG DAY'S JOURNEY' Opens and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, starrin…

Snapshot: Frank Zappa plays music on a pair of bicycles in 1963 by Terry Teachout

Frank Zappa plays music on a pair of bicycles on The Steve Allen Show. This episode was originally telecast on March 4, 1963: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appe…

NEWS: Damien Molony joins Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in No Man’s Land by Press Releases

It is announced today that Damien Molony, best known for his roles in BBC’s Being Human and Ripper Street, will play the role of ‘Foster’ in Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land, completi…

Scottish Opera commissions prequel to Bluebeard’s Castle in new season by Thom Dibdin

Scottish Opera has commissioned Vanishing Point’s artistic director Matthew Lenton to co-create The 8th Door, a prequel companion piece to Bartok’s Bluebeard’s

Almanac: Dr. Johnson on trust by Terry Teachout

“As it is necessary not to invite robbery by supineness, so it is our duty not to suppress tenderness by suspicion; it is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes …

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Show Boat at the New London Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Transferring down south after its successful run in Sheffield and directed by Daniel Evans – can the show stay afloat or does it sink? Show Boat is booking at the West End's New London The…

Canzoni Di Mio Padre (Songs My Father Taught Me) by Arts Review

After a sell-out debut in Adelaide that left fans requesting a repeat performance, Canzoni Di Mio Padre is now set to wow Melbourne audiences on the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall stage for two per…

Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Celebrates Book & Birthday by Sandi Durell

    Teen Idol Bobby Rydell, looking pretty darn good, was at the famed Patsy’s Italian Restaurant on West 54th Street on April 25th to celebrate his book Teen Idol on the Roc…

STAGE TUBE: Stevie Nicks Joins Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK for Surprise Performance by Stage Tube

Last night, the audience was in for a treat asStevie Nicksjoinedthe SCHOOL OF ROCK band for a surprise curtain call performance of Rhiannon. Check out the video below

Review: Shit-Faced Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Leicester Square Theatre)

Magnificent Bastard Productions' irreverent take on Shakespeare arrives in London

Review: Tannhäuser (Royal Opera House)

Tim Albery's staging of Wagner's opera returns, finely conducted but unevenly cast

Theatre News: Theatre stars shortlisted for Times Breakthrough Award

The actors and playwrights will battle it out in the audience-voted award

Theatre News: Full cast announced for Boys Will Be Boys

The Headlong and Bush Theatre co-production will open at Bush Hall next month

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Lola Saunders

We take a look in the dressing room of the Save the Last Dance for Me star

Taming Taming of the Shrew by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke     The act of taking one of William Shakespeare’s most notoriously sexist plays and turning it on its head by casting a woman in every r…

Borders, Barriers, Walls by Arts Review

Whether they be physical constructions, psychological constructs or natural defences, Borders, Barriers, Walls – a new exhibition at the Monash University Museum of Art from 30 April …

FIRST LISTEN: Alexandra Burke in Sister Act by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers of the new tour of Sister Act the musical have just released this great sneak preview track of Alexandra Burke singing Fabulous Baby. With original music by the leg…

Win a DOUBLE PASS to see The Sound of Music, Melbourne by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre.com is excited to be giving away two of our favourite things – double passes to The Sound of Music!  Two lucky readers will be heading along to see Amy Lehpamer, Cameron D…

FIRST LOOK: The Toxic Avenger at Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following last night’s opening at Southwark Playhouse, producers of The Toxic Avenger have rerleased these great production photos from the musical that is now playing …

Review: Brideshead Revisited (York Theatre Royal)

York Theatre Royal and English Touring Theatre adapt Evelyn Waugh's classic novel for the stage

Theatre News: Full casting announced for No Man's Land

See who will be joining Owen Teale, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in the Pinter revival

Theatre News: Exclusive: Tituss Burgess announces solo London concert

The Broadway star will make his West End debut at the Hippodrome Casino

Review: The Toxic Avenger (Southwark Playhouse)

The musical makes its European premiere in London

Contrite Spirit by Arts Review

Continuing their commitment to the development of new Australian work, the Edgeware Forum present, as their second production, the premiere of Dominic Witkop’s Contrite Spirit at the�…

Ben Lewis confirmed to join witches of Wicked for Opera House concert by Erin James

After working in London for several years, leading Aussie performer Ben Lewis (best known for his star turn as the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies) will be returning …

Broadway: “Tuck Everlasting” Hits the Bottom of the Tony Awards Season Barrel by Roger Friedman

You know, I’m pretty fair to most Broadway musicals. I wasn’t wild about either “American Psycho” or “Waitress,” but there were excellent Categories: Fe…

Travels with My Aunt, Chichester Festival Theatre by Bella Todd

Smoking weed on the Orient Express. Drinking at a brothel in Paris. Tricking the military police in Istanbul. Smuggling a Da Vinci into Paraguay. As travel itineraries go, it’s certainly n…

The Detective’s Handbook – Exclusive Photo Feature by Erin James

Brand new Australian musical The Detective’s Handbook is now officially open at Hayes Theatre Co and we have the first (fabulous) images to share with you. Starring Justin Smith, Sher…

Meet the Cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s ‘Our Town’: Part 1: Zoe Bulitt by Joel Markowitz

In Part One of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s Our Town, meet Zoe Bulitt. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have …

Meet the Cast of Roseprose Productions’ ‘Voices the play’: Part 1: Meet Eli El by Joel Markowitz

In part one in a series of interviews with the cast of Voices the play, meet Eli El. Joel: Tell us about yourself. How long have you been acting in the DC, MD, VA area? What are some of your…

On the Couch with Gail Louw by Arts Review

Who is Gail Louw? I am a playwright. I was an academic. I am based in Brighton, England and was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. What would you do differently to what you do now? I am in …

Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players’ ‘Unnecessary Farce’: Part 1: Marilyn Pifer by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of McLean Community Players’ Unnecessary Farce, meet Marilyn Pifer. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where the…

'Waitress' Serves Up a New Recipe for Movie-to-Musical Adaptations by Jeff Spurgeon

Broadway is home to another a new musical based on a movie. Waitress springs from the 2007 film of the same name and tells the story of a small-town girl, who dreams of an escape from her …

Theater News: Kinky Boots Set to Strut Its Stuff on the 5th Avenue Theatre Stage

The Tony-winning Broadway hit begins performances tonight.

Battle for Mayor of London: who’s best for the arts? by Matthew Hemley

As London prepares to elect a new mayor, Matthew Hemley, Georgia Snow and David Hutchison spoke to the candidates from the four

Ian McKellen: National Theatre ‘should bring back rep’ by David Hutchison

Ian McKellen has urged the National Theatre to bring back a resident company of actors, declaring it “a great shame” that the

Can’t Afford Custom Reporting Tools? Then Take A Look At This Option From Zapier. by Drew McManus

There are some really terrific turn-key products to use for creating a wealth of custom reports not to mention an ever-growing list of providers capable of creating custom reports for dedica…

PAWNO by Arts Review

An uplifting journey into the underbelly of inner-suburban Melbourne, Pawno is a warm-hearted and witty narrative that examines the intersecting stories of 14 local characters and their res…

Arts Collective @HCC Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ May 19 – June 5, 2016 by Guest Author

HCC’s Arts Collective presents the Tony Award-Winning Musical: THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE May 19 – June 5, 2016 Howard Community College’s Arts Collective proudly wrap…

Natasha Tripney’s theatre picks: April 27 by Natasha Tripney

After the onslaught of last week, with a major opening taking place every night as well as the events to mark the

Jess Gow: Don’t fret about tax – file your return early by Jess Gow

The life of a self-employed theatrical worker is a complex and sometimes confusing one. We are constantly dealing with the unknown and

Beyond Broadway: Dominique Morisseau, Theater 167, Aaron Landsman, Tarell Alvin McCraney, The Public Theater by Maxamoo

Lindsay, Liz, and first time contributor Jose Solís discuss the latest in theater beyond Broadway in New York City:Blood at the Root (1:09) by Dominique Morisseau at National Black TheatreY…

Mark Shenton: Here’s to a second year of The Stage Critic Search by Mark Shenton

Sometimes I wish I’d been born 20 years later. When I went to university in 1982, there was no internet, but it

Major new exhibition partnership surveys the latest in contemporary Australian art by Arts Review

Three of Sydney’s premier cultural institutions – the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), Carriageworks and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) – are establishin…

399,127 visitors attend Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei at NGV by Arts Review

The National Gallery of Victoria’s blockbuster exhibition Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei closed this week with a final attendance of 399,127 visitors – making it the highest-selling ti…

Raise a Glass to Long Day's Journey Into Night Stars Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon & John Gallagher Jr. on Opening Night by Ryan McPhee

The Tyrones are back on Broadway! The Jonathan Kent-helmed revival of Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night opens officially at the American Airlines Theatre on Ap…

POP Pilates with Cassey Ho by Young Hollywood

POP Pilates with Cassey Ho Online fitness guru Cassey Ho invites YH into her Blogilates Studio for a one-on-one POP Pilates workout to get us in shape for summer! In addition to showing us s…

Theater News: Drama Desk Award Nominations Set to Be Announced

Matthew Morrison and Vanessa Williams will present the roster of nominees at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Opening Night: Jessica Lange and Gabriel Byrne Return to Broadway in Long Day's Journey Into Night

Eugene O'Neill's legendary drama opens at the American Airlines Theatre tonight.

Interviews: Gillian Anderson Rides A Streetcar Named Desire to St. Ann's Warehouse

Anderson brings her acclaimed Blanche DuBois to the New York stage.

Santino Fontana Discusses ‘The 2016 Oscar Hammerstein Festival’ at the Bucks County Playhouse by Tim Dunleavy

The 2016 Oscar Hammerstein Festival, being held this weekend at the Bucks County Playhouse, brings together a wide array of musical theatre artists, scholars, and enthusiasts to explore the…

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Starring Jessica Lange, Opens Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Ryan Murphy, presentsEugene O'Neill's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, starring Academy and Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange as 'Mary Tyrone.'

Helen Mirren Talks Shakespeare's Legacy at LIVE from the NYPL Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Going back to her start with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the career of acclaimed actress Helen Mirren has been punctuated by the works of William Shakespeare. Now, to help mark the 400th …

Jeremy Jordan Set for BETH AND CHARLY Premiere Tonight at Beautique by TV News Desk

The Brand newweb series,BETH AND CHARLY,will premiere tonight, April 27th, at 7pm at the popular event space Beautique

Free Readings Helmed by Oskar Eustis & More Set for PEN World Voices Festival This Week by BroadwayWorld

The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents World Voices International Play Festival 2016. The Segal Center will showcase eight play readings of some of the world's most respected dramatists.

Rashidra Scott, David Harris and Stephen DeRosa Star in ANYTHING GOES, Opening Tonight at Goodspeed Musicals by BroadwayWorld

All aboard Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2016 season at The Goodspeed with a star-packed production of the Broadway hit ANYTHING GOES.You'll get a kick out of this dance-filled musical co…

Tony Awards 2016: Outer Critics Circle nominations offer mixed preview by David Sheward

While the Outer Critics Circle can be a precursor for the upcoming Tonys, this year there are significant differences between the two on the musical side. “Hamilton,” the overwhelming…

Madeleine Sherwood, 93, Actress on ‘The Flying Nun,’ Stage and Screen, Dies by Sam Roberts

A Canadian who originated the Broadway role of Abigail in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” she also starred in stage and film versions of Tennessee Williams plays.

Donate Textiles and Clothing to Broadway Green Alliance!

It’s time for spring cleaning! The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA), the NYC theater community’s environmental advocates, are sponsoring a textile collection drive for industry prof…

Theater review: 'Tuck Everlasting' takes on immortality by Joe Dziemianowicz

Immortality is overrated. Just ask the family in “Tuck Everlasting.”

Review: Poignancy is polished at musical 'Tuck Everlasting' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- "Tuck Everlasting," the new musical that deals with eternal life, has wisely been put in the hands of someone whose work on Broadway never seems to …

Review: Jonathan Pryce stars in appealing comedy 'Dough' by Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News Correspondent

'Dough' -- comedy set in London about a bakery, some pot and an unexpected business boom -- is a charmer.

Tina Fey: Bob Greenblatt’s Notes for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Kept Jane Krakowski and Carol Kane in the Pilot by Bennett Marcus

Tina Fey gave a touching speech honoring NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt at the Actors Fund gala on Monday, praising the executive's genuine love for television and theater. Even t…

Broadway Review: ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ The Musical by Gordon Cox

With “Matilda” exiting Broadway in January, there’s a new singing pre-teen hoping to generate the same family-audience appeal. But whether Winnie Foster, the main character in the new …

Andrew Keenan-Bolger Talks ‘Tuck Everlasting’ and Being Eternally 17 by Gordon Cox

Andrew Keenan-Bolger wears a lot of hats. At 30, the fan-favorite stage actor (“Newsies”) and star of the Broadway musical “Tuck Everlasting” is also an early digital-media adopter, …

Tuck Everlasting: Theater review by David Cote

At the dramatic crux of Tuck Everlasting, a 102-year-old man trapped in a 17-year-old body asks an 11-year-old girl to wait six years until she’s legal, at which point she will drink from …

Theatre Review: ‘The Emperor’s Nightingale’ at Adventure Theatre-MTC by April Forrer

A World Premiere Play, The Emperor’s Nightingale, sings it’s way to Adventure Theatre-MTC through May 30, 2016. This charming musical is based on the 1843 fairytale by Hans Christian And…

In conversation with Deborah Jowitt by Deborah Jones

New York-based Deborah Jowitt is one of the world’s most eminent dance critics. She wrote for The Village Voice for 44 years, is a biographer, speaker and lecturer, and has been in Melbour…

Theatre Review: ‘Journey to the West’ at Constellation Theatre Company by Andrew White

For many of us who got our start on the Washington, D.C. theater scene back in the 1980’s, it really is amazing to return to the Source Theater on 14th Street.  The once-gritty, cavernous…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 by James Marino

ToB: @TuckMusical reviews, @offbwayalliance nominees, & @BCEFA record “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the …

Deborah Cox Is Josephine Starting Tonight by Andrew Gans

The new musical casts the Grammy nominee as the legendary Josephine Baker.

Goodspeed Anything Goes Opens Tonight by Andrew Gans

Daniel Goldstein directs the Cole Porter classic.

Playbill Vault's Today In Theatre History: April 27 by David Gewirtzman

Star-Studded Long Day’s Journey Into Night Opens on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Jessica Lange heads the cast of the Eugene O’Neill classic.

Did You Know These Major Stars Got Their Start in August Wilson Plays? by Robert Simonson

In honor of the playwright’s birthday, we take a look back at actors that launched their careers in works by Wilson and where they are now.

On Your Feet! Star Josh Segarra Shares His Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Which Tony-winning musical was the actor's first “fan-girl experience”?