Photo Flash: WAITRESS's Jessie Mueller Celebrates Mother's Day with Adorable Mother-Daughter Pose by BroadwayWorld

Mother's Day is Sunday, and Broadway's WAITRESS is getting a jump on the holiday with an adorable new photo of star Jessie Mueller posing with Claire Keane, who shares the role of'Lulu' with…

The Power of Transformation: The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition by Arts Review

The power of transformation through fashion will transcend the silver screen to the National Trust’s Rippon Lea Estate, as costumes from the box office hit film, The Dressmaker are display…

10 Questions for Artistic Director Emma Rice by Jasper Rees

In his last minutes as the artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Dominic Dromgoole took to the stage to reflect on his years at the helm. Behind him was the cast of Hamlet, home after …

Idris Elba, Jessica Chastain in Talks to Lead MOLLY'S GAME Movie, Directed by Aaron Sorkin by TV News Desk

Stage and screen vets Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain are in talks to lead playwright and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut MOLLY'S GAME, based onMolly Pope's high-stakes poker m…

Review: The Lovers of Viorne, The Theatre Room by Emily May

Frontier Productions is a recently founded theatre company with a unique mission statement. It aims to open doors for actors in their sixties and seventies, and provide creative theatre role…

The Butterfly Club seeks expressions of interest for spring season by Maddi Ostapiw

Announced recently, The Butterfly Club are seeking Expressions of Interest from producers and artists who wish to be a part of their upcoming curated spring season. Successful applicants wil…

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees - BRIGHT STAR's Steve Martin & Edie Brickell by Walter McBride

On May 4, this year's Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage f…

VIDEO: Fran Lebowitz To Frank Rich: HAMILTON Is 'The Only Good Musical In My Lifetime' by Michael Dale

The sardonic social commentator isn't exactly a fan of musicals, but she says HAMILTON is great.

The Tonys Just Got Swankified, Danielle Brooks Won't Go Bananas & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

Happy Friday/Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunion Day! We know it's a lot to ask, but please take a break from watching their "For Good" music video, because there's …

#LiveatFive with Disaster's Kevin Chamberlin by Broadway.com

Disaster's Kevin Chamberlin stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek.

Lawrence After Arabia, Hampstead Theatre by Aleks Sierz

There’s something endlessly fascinating about T E Lawrence. In popular culture, he has been immortalised by Peter O’Toole’s dazzlingly blue-eyed performance in David Lean’s Lawrence …

Krysta Rodriguez, Hunter Foster and Jen Cody Headed to Cape Playhouse This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Exciting news from the Cape Broadway veterans Krysta Rodriguez, stage couple Hunter Foster and Jen Cody, Nick Spangler and Kaitlyn Davidson are all headed to Cape Playhouse for its 2016 summ…

This Week: Uterine Affairs, Marriage Hearses & Strap-Ons — Oh, My! by Julio Martinez

NOTEWORTHY Making its Hollywood Fringe debut is writer/artist Charlotte Dean’s collection of short fiction, Charlotte’s Shorts, spotlighting “the most loveable, self-center…

The HAMILTON Effect: Subscription Sales Spiking at Musical's Future Tour Stops by Michael Dale

New customers are buying full subscriptions in order to insure good seats for HAMILTON.

Reviews: The Washington Ballet’s ‘Carmina Burana’ and ‘Bowie/Queen’ by Lisa Traiger

Going Out With a Bang: The Washington Ballet’s Carmina Burana and Bowie/Queen The standing ovation came before a single dancer took the stage. It lasted about two minutes to honor the fin…

Hamilton's Lucky Seven, A Shirtless Ramin Karimloo & Other Hot Shots That Will Make You Go 'Yasss!' by Lindsey Sullivan

Click through the gallery to see our latest roundup of Broadway hot shots!

Odds & Ends: Daveed Diggs Can't Get You Hamilton Tix, Anna Wintour to Play Fashion Fairy Godmother & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Want Hamilton Tix? Don't Ask Daveed Diggs Daveed Diggs received a 2016 Tony nod and a Broadway.com Audience Choice Awar…

Lunatics & Actors, and a Swan Song for Clowns by Maureen Lee Lenker

by MAUREEN LEE LENKER “What is the identity of an actor? Is an actor a charlatan and a fraud? Is an actor an important member of our cultural society? Is an actor, in fact, a truth-teller…

‘BRIGHT STAR’ PRODUCER PLANS PRIORITY LOAN AS FIVE TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS OFFER PRICEY IMPRIMATUR by Philip Boroff

Tony Award contenders often say it’s an honor to be nominated. For Bright Star, like any struggling nominee, it’s an expensive honor. Instead of potentially folding after ten sl…

Review: Even Longer and Farther Away/The New Colony by Kevin Greene

The wanderer’s dream, a haven in the moment of need, dims any disbelief the moment you walk into the 100 Miles Inn of The New Colony’s “Even Longer and Farther Away.” Seated at table…

Photo Flash: Ariana Grande and Chondra Profit Perform at 2016 Delete Blood Cancer DKMS Gala by BroadwayWorld

Delete Blood Cancer DKMS co-founder Katharina Harf hosted the Tenth Annual DKMS Gala last night at Cipriani Wall Street, which raised more than 4.6 million to help fund the registration of l…

Machinal, a superb example of Expressionism by Cogency

Machinal, by Sophie Treadwell. Brenna Geffers directed for EgoPo Classic Theater, 2016   Once again, the EgoPo theater company has brought life to a neglected play. Machinal opened on B…

Fuse Theater Review: “Legally Blind: The Helen Keller Musical” — Burlesque, Visually Impaired by Arts Fuse Editor

Legally Blind contains plenty of satiric sting because it takes aim at the current fashion for musicals in which handicapped souls are healed.

Review: Into The Hoods: Remixed, Peacock Theatre by Tal Fox

If the name doesn’t give it away, Into The Hoods: Remixed is based on Sondheim’s musical Into The Woods. Many people know the plot of the original show from the 2014 film, so her…

Fuse Music Interview: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Turns 50 by Arts Fuse Editor

Amazingly, the group’s 50th anniversary tour features three of the original members: lead singer/guitarist Jeff Hanna, string player John McEuen, and drummer Jimmie Fadden.

Chita Rivera, Vanessa Hudgens, Derek Hough and More Join I'm a Dancer Against Cancer to Raise Awareness by BroadwayWorld

Broadway favorites Chita Rivera, Vanessa Hudgens and Paula Abdul, along with Derek and Julianne Hough, have teamed up with I'm a Dancer Against Cancer, a non-profit organization providing su…

BWW Interview: Chris Mann Aligns the Stars with 'Constellation' by Tory Gates

Watchers of The Voice will certainly recognize Chris Mann his run through Season 2, not to mention the show-stopping duet of 'The Prayer' with Christina Aguilera is merely one facet of a pro…

David Henry Hwang & Leaders from BAM, Public & The Flea Set for CUNY Panel by BroadwayWorld

As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York welcomes New York City's most innovative cultural leaders for a panel discussion on di…

BWW TV: Matt Farcher Performs 'Hell to Your Doorstep' in Frank Wildhorn's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO at Pioneer Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld TV

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the American professional premiere of the new musical THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, written by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy. Performances take place tonight, …

Finding Neverland To Close On Broadway by Chris Luner

The story of how Peter became Pan is the premise for the new musical Finding Neverland which flew onto Broadway last spring. While Peter Pan is no new figure to The Great White Way, this new…

Forest Whitaker’s Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative #Performers4Peace Benefit Concert by Jerrica White

I had the opportunity to be in the room where it happens and see a sneak peak into the Performers4Peace Benefit Concert rehearsal. Let me fill you in. Carly Hughes and Marcus Paul James sang…

Theater, classical, opera performances

Theater Professional/ semi-professional 11th Hour Theatre Company: See What I Wanna See Michael John LaChiusa's musical trio of stories about lust, greed, murder, faith & redemption.. Closes…

Bobby Rydell talks new biography, dark days, and music

The autobiography opens in darkness, with the onetime teen idol being wheeled into the operating room for lifesaving, possibly life-ending, liver- and kidney-transplant surgery.

‘Shuffle Along,’ ‘The Humans’ Win 2016 NYDCC Awards

“The Humans” continued its impressive theater awards season streak last night with a big win at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. Stephen Karam’s chilling family dr…

London Theater Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Directed by Emma Rice by Gordon Cox

Television turned Technicolor. Dylan went electric. Now, the Kneehigh theater company’s Emma Rice (“Brief Encounter”) has taken over the leadership of Shakespeare’s Globe, and “cul…

Theater Review: An unusual Odyssey of short plays by Jay Handelman

Short plays need more punch in Theatre Odyssey's 11th annual festival... Read more »

VIDEOS: Disney Provides Grant For Theatre Programs in Underserved Boston Elementary Schools by Michael Dale

Disney Musicals In Schools helps guide elementary schools to form their own sustainable musical theatre programs.

FOOL FOR LOVE's Nina Arianda and Sam Rockwell to Reunite for Animated Film by BroadwayWorld

Augenblick Studios Ugly Americans, Wonder Showzen, Superjail is turning to Indiegogo to raise funds for production of the animated feature film THE ADVENTURES OF DRUNKY. The R-rated comedy s…

Theater News: American Idiot

Intimate Onstage production of Green Day's musical transforms La Mirada Stage.

Review: Endgame

Absurdist veterans Alan Mandell and Barry McGovern get back to Beckett at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Review: American Idiot

Intimate Onstage production of Green Day's musical transforms La Mirada Stage.

The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor on His 'Grandma Jack' & How He Stays in 'Mufasa Shape' by Broadway.com

The Lion King's L. Steven Taylor shows off five favorite things in his dressing room at the Minskoff Theatre.

Best Theater Of The Month: Tony Nominees Live Up To The Hype by Lee Seymour

The best theater of the month encompasses some of the leading Tony award nominees, as well as overlooked Off Broadway fare.

Review: Abominations, Etcetera Theatre by Mimi Launder

A bare bum is on stage in less than ten seconds into Matthew Compling’s play, Abominations. Not an inappropriate start for an edgy-sounding production that whisks up dark comedy, Christian…

Review: The Iphigenia Quartet, Gate Theatre by Tom Evans

For those who are unaware, Iphigenia in Aulis is a Greek tragedy by Euripides concerning the sacrifice of the princess Iphigenia by her father King Agamemnon (spoiler alert: of Troy-conqueri…

Instant New York: 11 Selfies with Broadway Celebs by 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan Jason Crespin by Mfoss

Wherever the 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan contest winner, Jason Crespin, goes, Broadway seems to follow. Crespin was in NYC covering the Tony Awards nominees announcements for NewYork.com, an…

Photo Flash: First Look at Terrence McNally's GREAT SCOTT at San Diego Opera, Featuring Kate Aldrich by BroadwayWorld

San Diego Opera is proud to continue its tradition of presenting new or rarely performed works when it presents the west coast premiere of Great Scott, the new opera from composer Jake Heggi…

Catching up with diva Grace Bumbry by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis native returns to share her art with young singers

The Strangest Fact About 'The Body of An American' by Peter Marks

A playwright and the subject of his prize-winning work develop a unique symbiosis.

Highlights From U.S. Premiere of Frank Wildhorn's The Count of Monte Cristo

Utah's Pioneer Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of the Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy musical adapted from the classic novel. The cast includes Briana Carlson-Goodman, Brandon Contreras, M…

New York dance troupe says China banned shows over Falun Gong links by Alan Yuhas

The troupe has accused China’s government of forcing cancellation of shows in Seoul because of its links to a spiritual movement Beijing calls an ‘evil cult’A New York-based dance trou…

Livestreaming Some Other Race: Exploring the Diversity within the Latino Story—A Public Dialogue at ArtsEmerson, Boston—Tues, May 10—#cafeonda by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. ArtsEmerson in Boston present the public dialogue Some Other Race: Exploring the Diversity within the Latino Story livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced H…

Terry Martin to Depart from WaterTower Theatre by American Theatre Editors

The longtime producing artistic director of the Texas theatre will step down this summer.

Cabaret News: Waitress' Keala Settle to Join Jersey Boys Vet Daniel Reichard at Birdland

Friends, acquaintances, and strangers will join Broadway's original Bob Gaudio at the New York jazz club.

Video Flash: Howard McGillin Previews His Solo Cabaret With a Romantic Mashup

"My Romance" meets "The Folks Who Live on the Hill."

TWITTER WATCH: More Broadway Lego Creations From Jack Abrams by Michael Dale

Fun creations honoring SOMETHING ROTTEN, HAMILTON, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and more.

Star Ben Platt & More on the New Off-Broadway Hit Musical Dear Evan Hansen by Broadway.com

Get to know Evan Hansen, the hero of the new pop musical at Second Stage Theatre directed by Michael Greif.

Disaster! Tony Nominee Jennifer Simard Counts Down Her 10 Ultimate Tony Moments

Disaster! showstopper Jennifer Simard counts down her top 10 Tony Awards night performances.

Prince to Be Inducted Into Apollo Walk of Fame by Olivia Clement

The late icon will be honored the same day as the theatre’s spring gala.

Pearl Theatre Company Announces New Season by Olivia Clement

The 2016-17 slate will feature the U.S. premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s Public Enemy in a version by Blackbird’s David Harrower.

Examining Love Sonnets from a Critical Distance by HowlRound

By Helen Schultz. In this second installment, Helen Schultz reflects on her dramaturgical process.

Martha Coigney: Global Catalytic Force, Constant Co-conspirator by American Theatre Editors

The late TCG staffer and ITI-U.S. director imbued her work with joie de vivre and love.

City of New York Will Unveil “Harnick and Bock Way” by Andrew Gans

Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me cast members will be in attendance.

With ‘Bowie & Queen’ Washington Ballet brings solace to goodbye by Sarah L. Kaufman

The final program with Septime Webre as artistic director was bittersweet

Blog Hijack: A Conversation with Jae Woo by Michael Block

In today's Blog Hijack, playwright Haley Jakobson sat down with actor Jae Woo to talk a little bit about life and theater!Name: Jae WooHometown: Auckland, New ZealandEducation: Boston Univer…

Photo Flash: First Look at Terrence McNally's GREAT SCOTT at Dallas Opera, Featuring Joyce DiDonato by BroadwayWorld

The Dallas Opera is proud to present one of the most eagerly anticipated new operas of the year Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally's GREAT SCOTT, featuring a once-in-a-lifetime cast headed by …

Broadway at a Discount- What's Available at TKTS for May 6, 2016! by Bww Discount Alert

TKTS has been a New York City institution for decades, bringing theatre-goers a last-minute way to get tickets for some of Broadway's hottest shows at a discount. TDF operates three TKTS Dis…

‘The Humans’ and ‘Shuffle Along’ Win NY Drama Critics Circle Awards by Dei Lewison

The Humans and Shuffle Along or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed have been chosen as the Best Play and Musical of the season by the New York Drama Critics Ci…

Film News: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats Is Heading to the Big Screen

The legendary musical will leap its way to Hollywood.

Music News: Broadway Records to Release New Albums From Norbert Leo Butz and Alexandra Silber

The label has announced its latest productions.

Theater News: Ben Platt and Alana Arenas Win 2016 Clarence Derwent Awards

Actors' Equity Association has announced its annual honorees.

Interviews: Quiara Alegría Hudes Returns to Philly and Her Childhood Hangout in Daphne's Dive

The Pulitzer Prize winner's world-premiere play draws on her formative years, and honors the artists who inspired her.

The Goodman Theatre revives Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker by HowlRound

By David Dudley. David Dudley interviews members of the creative team behind the Goodman Theatre’s recent production of Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker .

WATCH: Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Have a ‘Wicked’ Reunion by Dei Lewison

The original Elphaba and Glinda from the tour de force that is Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel come together again for the Out of Oz series to sing “For Good.” The bea…

Ben Platt & Alana Arenas Will Receive Equity Foundation's Clarence Derwent Award; Bill Camp and Lois Smith Win Richard Seff Award by BroadwayWorld

The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2016 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Alana Arenas Head of Passes and Ben…

Will Javier Munoz Take Over in HAMILTON When Lin-Manuel Miranda Departs in July? by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, HAMILTON leading man Lin-Manuel Miranda will be exiting the show at the end of July to focus on his upcoming projects, including the starring role in Di…

Cast of TUCK EVERLASTING, HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs to Visit NBC's Today Next Week by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that HAMILTON star and Tony nominee Daveed Diggs will visit 'Today' onThursday, May 12th to talk about hishit Broadway musical. On Friday, May 13th, the cast of Broadway's …

Ben Platt & Alana Arenas Win Clarence Derwent Awards; Lois Smith & Bill Camp Also Honored by Actors' Equity by Ryan McPhee

Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt and Head of Passes’ Alana Arenas have received Actors' Equity Foundation’s 2016 Clarence Derwent Award for most promising performers. Add…

Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now by Joy

With mother day coming up I compiled a list of my favorite songs about mothers

Offscript: Casting with Erica Daniels by American Theatre Editors

Erica Daniels, president of Second City Theatricals, discusses the institution's new-play development initiative and the art of casting. Plus, the editors talk Tony nominations.

Waitress Star Keala Settle Will Join Daniel Reichard for Friends, Acquaintances, and Strangers by Andrew Gans

The concert evening will be presented at Birdland in NY.

Fire Island Dance Festival Announces Line-Up by Olivia Clement

The annual summer event will feature outdoor performances in the Great South Bay.

Review: The Complexity of Oedipus by Michael Block

The canon of Greek comedies and dramas have played a historic role through time. Some have even impacted other disciplines including psychology. Freud coined the term "Oedipus Complex" that …

‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’: L-O-V-E. That Spells Love by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Ah, 1958! The year of my high school prom. And the year of the high school prom depicted in the first act of The Marvelous Wonderettes, now bringing back the golden oldie…

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE CRUCIBLE's Jim Norton by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Jim Norton, who stars as 'Giles Corey' in The Crucible, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at Deborah Cox & More in World Premiere of JOSEPHINE at Asolo Rep by BroadwayWorld

Asolo Rep, in collaboration with Tony Award winner Kenneth Waissman Grease, Torch Song Trilogy presents the world premiere of the new, Broadway-bound musical JOSEPHINE. Opening tonight, Frid…

VIDEO: KING AND I's Daniel Dae Kim Visits WATCH WHAT HAPPENS by TV News Desk

Daniel Dae Kim, star of Broadway's THE KING AND I, stopped by the Bravo clubhouse last night to talk about what it's been like filming on-set in Hawaii the past 13 years for Lost

Broadway Bets Poker Tournament Will Raise Money for BC/EFA by Robert Viagas

The Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament will be held May 16.

Ruthless! Extends Through the Summer by Olivia Clement

The long-running Off-Broadway hit has announced another extension.

Review: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Fairfax High School’s FX Players by Guest Author

The Wedding Singer is one of the few musical adaptations based on a Hollywood hit that actually works. This is thanks in equal parts to the outstanding original music by Matthew Sklar and Ch…

Don’t Throw Away Your Shot With These 4 Acting Gigs

Check out four of the best acting opportunities now featured in today’s casting notices, including a certain revolutionary musical that recently received more Tony Award nominations th…

Theater News: Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Be Honored at Creative Alternatives of NY Gala

Broadway veterans Ann Hampton Callaway and Cady Huffman will cohost the event.

Orpheus Descending – Don’t Look Back by Jk Clarke

          by JK Clarke   Perhaps Tennessee Williams had Jean Paul Sartre in mind when he wrote Orpheus Descending (now playing through May 14 at St. John’s Lu…

The Place We Built by Joel Benjamin

As Hungary took a turn to the extreme right in recent years, anti-Semitism and xenophobia not only raised their heads, but became de facto pillars of the new government. The Place We Built …

CIRCUS DIARIES: Circus Mondao, 2016 by Katharine Kavanagh

The 11th season from family owned and operated Circus Mondao is a welcome reminder that the best shows don’t always come from the biggest operators. Away from the big city, their tents are…

Behind the Scenes! Broadway Stars Mingle at Tony Nominee Meet and Greet

See the nominees hanging out at the 70th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Junket at The Paramount Hotel on May 3.

It's Possible! Magic Act Impossible Will Return to London's West End by Broadway.com

Following a West End run last summer, Impossible will return to London’s Noël Coward Theatre for another round of magic hijinks. The illusionist act will play 60 performances from…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank The Top 10 Show-Stopping Numbers of the 2015-2016 Broadway Season by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

Production news round-up: April 29 to May 2 by Georgia Snow

Plays David Greig has announced his first season as artistic director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, including four world premieres.

Rose Bruford and LIPA hit with ‘devastating’ cuts to education funding by Georgia Snow

Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and have been hit with “devastating” cuts to

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with The Rockettes for NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City! by BroadwayWorld

Led by director and choreographer Mia Michaels, NEW YORK SPECTACULAR STARRING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES begins its limited eight week engagement on June 15, 2016 at Radio City Music Hall wher…

THE HUMANS, Jujamcyn, Disney & More to Sponsor BC/EFA's 2016 BROADWAY BETS Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's biggest behind-the-scenes players - from major theatre owners and advertisement agencies to production companies and producers - have grabbed seats at the table for Broadway Bets,…

Rosie O'Donnell, Lea DeLaria & More to Headline LPAC Comedy Benefit LEVITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL by BroadwayWorld

Rosie O'Donnell, Lea DeLaria, Kate Clinton, Billie Jean King, Cameron Esposito, and special musical guest BETTY are headlining Levity amp Justice for All on June 16th in New York City

In Case You Missed It: April 30-May 6 by Robert Simonson

Hamilton sets a record with 16 Tony nominations; Disaster! announces it will close; and Glenda Jackson returns to the stage.

12 Jersey Moms Reveal Why They Love Jersey Boys This Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, BroadwayBox asked actual moms from Jersey what they love about Jersey Boys.

Steve Ross-Yale All Stars at Birdland by Sandi Durell

    By Peter Haas   Cole Porter said it in song: “There’s nothing, when you’re out, like being fanned … by the leader of a big-time band.” He was proved correct by S…

Wicked Reunion! Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Revisit “For Good” in New Music Video by Playbill Staff

The original stars of Wicked reunite for a new, stripped-down take on the show’s touching final duet as part of the “Out of Oz” series.

Seldoms' 'RockCitizen' takes an unfocused look at '60s by Laura Molzahn

The '60s were a confusing and pugnacious time, with more pushing and shoving than a Donald Trump rally (so far). What do we do with such times? We try to understand them; witness the thousan…

Shaw Festival’s Peter Hinton goes down the rabbit hole by J. Kelly Nestruck

Hinton directs Alice in Wonderland at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer

Sneak Peek: Jessie Mueller & Jarrod Spector Featured on AMERICAN SONGBOOK AT NJPAC, 5/8 by TV News Desk

On this week's edition of the Emmy-nominated series American Songbook at NJPAC - premiering on Sunday, May 8 at 1 p.m. on THIRTEEN and later in the day at 330 p.m. on WLIW21 - we feature Bea…

Cynthia Nixon, Tim Matheson to Play First Couple in TV's KILLING REAGAN by TV News Desk

Tim Matheson will portray President Ronald Reagan and Cynthia Nixon will take on the role of First Lady Nancy Reagan in the adaptation of Bill O'Reilly's book KILLING REAGAN for National Geo…

FLASH FRIDAY: Memorable Tony Award Acceptance Speeches from Dorothy Loudon, Lily Tomlin and Natalia Makarova by Michael Dale

Just about every Tony Award telecast contains an acceptance speech that gets a little nutty.

Rialto Chatter: Kathleen Marshall's Reworked THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Heading to Broadway? by Rialto Chatter

Could the recently reworked version of Meredith Willson musicalTHE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN soon land on Broadway

Review Round-Ups: Critics are dreamy for A Midsummer Night's Dream

Emma Rice's inaugural production opened at the Globe yesterday evening

Review Round-Ups: Did critics enjoy An Enemy of the People?

The Downton Abbey actor returned to the stage this week in Ibsen's drama

Features: The week in pictures: 29 April - 6 May

Jack Black, Kit Harington and Michael Xavier make this week's picks

How Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese brought 1970s New York to TV by [email protected] (jane Mulkerrins)

Martin Scorsese tells Jane Mulkerrins how, with Mick Jagger’s help, he’s recreating the Manhattan music scene of 1973 for new HBO series Vinyl

Video Flash: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Reunite to Sing a Wicked Classic

For the first time in over a decade, the show's original stars share a duet.

Theater News: Tony Winners LaChanze and Jason Robert Brown to Perform at SubCulture

The concert will be presented as part of Brown's ongoing residency at the venue.

Theater News: Something Rotten!'s John Cariani to Serve as "Comfort Counselor" for Broadway Bee

The creators of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will host the benefit event at the Cutting Room.

Stars and the City: Drew Gehling’s New York by Dei Lewison

I’m originally from North Carolina. When I first came to New York I thought it was bigger than I could ever explore. But that’s just not true. New York is what you make it. My ex…

Review: Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ by Erin Teachman

We should have known. Beyoncé dropped Formation in February, a song, a music video, and a Super Bowl performance that laid it all out: Yoncé was a black woman, a beautiful, successful, Sou…

Waging ‘War’ In The Tony Awards; Critics’ Quirks; And Is The West End Corrupt? – Gerard & Roth by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline's Jeremy Gerard and Jujamcyn Theatres majority owner and president Jordan Roth talk about the state of the industry, the only stipulation being no holds barred. GERARD: …

CIRCUS DIARIES: Smoke & Mirrors by Ricochet Project by Katharine Kavanagh

Smoke & Mirrors, the show that jointly won last year’s Jackson’s Lane Total Theatre award for circus at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (with B-Orders) is back in the UK for a short tour …

Lisa Lampanelli’s New-York Aimed Stuffed Set for Bay Street by Adam Hetrick

It’s the latest stop for the new play from comedian Lampanelli that addresses weight and body issues among a group of women.

Idiot by Darryl Reilly

Director and choreographer Kristin Marting masterfully coordinates everything into a spectacle with sensational movement and dance. Robert Lyons who is credited with “Text by” has done a…

Weep Not For Welles (Rewriting the Narrative on Orson) by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of America’s great actor-director-gourmand-and-raconteur Orson Welles (1915-1985). We’ve already done a tribute to Welles the actor (here). Today I thought …

Scene Around: May 5 by The Stage

This week’s theatrical pictures include Pearl Mackie being congratulated on her being announced as the new Doctor Who assistant, Ian McKellen attending the first

Juliet Stevenson: Glut of untrained performers lack acting ‘toolbox’ by Georgia Snow

Juliet Stevenson has claimed there are too many actors working in the industry who have not trained, which she claimed “drastically” limits

Two Devon theatres for sale in council cost-saving drive by David Hutchison

Two theatres in Devon are to be sold by the council to save money. North Devon Council owns both Queen’s Theatre in

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Mission to Help Puerto Rico on 'Today' by TV News Desk

Puerto Rico's crumbling economy has inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the Broadway smash HAMILTON to help his parents' place of origin.

VIDEO: WICKED Reunion! Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Perform New Version of 'For Good' by TV News Desk

PEOPLE has exclusively shared video of Broadway's original Elphaba and Glinda, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, performing the iconic WICKED duet, 'For Good.'

AUDIO Exclusive: Jose Llana Sings 'Hero and Leander' from His New Album; Release Set for May 13! by BroadwayWorld TV

Below, BroadwayWorld is excited to premiere an exclusive track from the album-'Hero and Leander,' from Adam Guettel's Saturn Returns A Concert.

‘Finding Neverland’ to close this summer on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

“Finding Neverland,” which never really found a Broadway audience, will close and try its luck in London.

Food foraging, animal wrangling: All in a day’s work for a longtime prop master by Rebecca Ritzel

Chuck Fox has retired after 36 years of essential behind-the-scenes work at Arena Stage.

The killer career of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa by Nelson Pressley

From Broadway’s “American Psycho” to zombie Archies, D.C. kid makes good.

Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade coming to Chicago Theatre by Morgan Greene

Adam Sandler, the "Saturday Night Live" cast member turned movie star, musician, writer and producer, is touring with the cast of his upcoming Netflix movie "The Do-Over" ahead of the film…

Dear Evan Hansen review: Pasek & Paul’s DC hit set to repeat Off-Broadway by Jonathan Mandell

The title character in the musical Dear Evan Hansen is a clinically anxious high school student who is so friendless that he can’t get any classmates to sign the cast on his broken arm, ex…

On Your Feet! Cast Creates Heart-Warming Mother’s Day Video for Gloria Estefan by Playbill Staff

Cast members from the Broadway musical reworked “If I Never Got Tell You” as a special musical Mother’s Day gift.

On Your Feet! Cast Celebrates Mother\u2019s Day With Tribute to Gloria Estefan

Josh Segarra and the cast of On Your Feet! got together to perform a special Mother\u2019s Day tribute. In this video exclusive, they rework the show\u2019s emotional ballad \u201CIf I Never…

Theatre News: Own a piece of You Me Bum Bum Train

The immersive theatre company are selling off parts of the set of their most recent show

2016 Tony Nominations—By The Numbers by Ruthie Fierberg

A visual breakdown of the most important facts and figures of this year’s recognitions.

Schedule of Upcoming Movie Musical Adaptations by David Gewirtzman

Opera version of 'The Shining' opens Saturday in Minnesota

Mark Campbell wants people to issue warnings when they leave his operatic adaptation of "The Shining."

Opera version of 'The Shining' opens Saturday in Minnesota by Ronald Blum

Mark Campbell wants people to issue warnings when they leave his operatic adaptation of "The Shining."...

Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Hamilton,' success, weird requests by John Carucci

NEW YORK (AP) -- The last year has proven to be an incredible journey for "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, culminating this week with a record-breaking 16 Tony…

Carnegie Hall celebrates 125 years and counting by Ronald Blum

NEW YORK (AP) -- James Taylor thought back four decades to his Carnegie Hall debut and said it was "the sort of cultural sign" that he had made it to a certain level…

Pics! Nick Adams, Laura Benanti, Caroline Rhea Strip With The Skivvies by Hannah Vine

A host of Broadway stars stripped down with the musical duo on April 27 and May 3.

Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre Will Get a $2.5 Million Facelift by Robert Viagas

The 1907 landmark will decrease the number of seats to create more leg room.

August Wilson Monologue Competition Winners Announced by Olivia Clement

The annual contest, featuring high school students from across the nation, was presented at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre.

New York Drama Critics’ Circle Selects 2015–16 Award Winners by American Theatre Editors

'The Humans' has been named best play and 'Shuffle Along,' best musical.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Matt Farcher, Briana Carlson-Goodman and More in Frank Wildhorn's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the American professional premiere of the new musical THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, written byFrank WildhornandJack Murphy. Performances take place tonight, May…

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- A BETTER PLACE's Michael Satow by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Michael Satow, who stars as 'BrokerConcierge' in ABETTER PLACE, currently in previewsatThe Duke on 42ndStreet.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/6/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 562016.

BWW Invite: Attend SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation with Tony Nominee Jeff Daniels! by Nicole Rosky

SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld.com have partnered for a filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who…

John Cariani Joins BROADWAY BEE Lineup at The Cutting Room by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning actor and playwright John Cariani Something Rotten will be the Comfort Counselor for the first annual Broadway Bee, featuring Paige Davis Chicago, Laura Michelle Kelly Finding …

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Jesse Tyler Ferguson in FULLY COMMITTED! by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/6/16- GLORY DAYS by Stage Tube

Today in 2008, Glory Days opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for one performance. Glory Days is a musical with music and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and a book by James Gar…

Exclusive: Get A First Look at Stratford's Reimagined A CHORUS LINE by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is pleased to present an exclusive first look at the first ever professional production of A Chorus Line to have approved new choreography at The Stratford Festival in Canada. …

Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Are Wicked Again! Watch the Original Stars Revisit 'For Good' by Ryan McPhee

Get ready to be changed for the better: Original Wicked headliners Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have reunited! It’s been nearly 13 years since the two opened the blockbuster musi…

Schlock and Awe Tonight! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Burlesk, Coney Island, Contemporary Variety, PLUGS Tagged: burlesque, Coney Island USA, Schlock and Awe, Trick the Bastard

Leicester Curve Season Includes Being Earnest, Grease and The Twits by Mark Shenton

Akram Khan will also bring Under the Lions to Leicester in a co-production.

Screenwriter Of 'Miss Daisy' Fame Re-Creates 'My Paris' For Long Wharf by Christopher Arnott

Whose Paris is it, anyway? Alfred Uhry, the playwright and screenwriter, has driven Miss Daisy, abetted the Robber Bridegroom, served Mystic Pizza and shaken up Angel Reapers. Now, at Long W…

This Is About Life and Theater and Waitress by The Mick

Writing about theater is hard. I mean. Writing is hard, just in general. Some days it’s there, and some days it’s not and honestly more days it’s not and nothing hurts like missing the…

Dear Evan Hansen: Review, Pics, Song by New York Theater

The title character in the musical Dear Evan Hansen is a clinically anxious high school student who is so friendless that he can’t get any classmates to sign the cast on his broken arm, ex…

FRANKENSTEIN – Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

This new full-length ballet from Liam Scarlett has a more romantic element to it in comparison to Mary Shelley’s original tale – but is exquisitely danced by the Royal Ballet. Frankenste…

When Inspiration Strikes: Stunning Photos Capture the 2016 Tony Nominees by Monica Simoes

Exclusive photos find poignance, grace and joy in intimate moments with this year’s nominees.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's ALLEGRO to open at Southwark Playhouse this summer!

It will open for a 6-week season in The Large at Southwark Playhouse, London from Friday 5 August and run until Saturday 10 September.?

Which Tony Nominees Will Be 'Wintour-ized' This Year? Vogue Editor to Dress Select Few by TV News Desk

Now that this year's TONY nominees have been revealed, it's time for the honorees to chose their fashion for the big night.

AUDIO: Elaine Paige Has A Hilarious Giggle Fit On BBC Radio by Michael Dale

The beloved West End star catches herself almost saying a nasty word when discussing THE BUSKERS OPERA.

Video: Exclusive first look at new production of The Tempest

The show will run as part of the Norwich and Norfolk Festival line-up

Theatre News: Winners of the Alan Bates Award announced

The winners of the acting prize were announced in a ceremony in London yesterday

Video: Watch Giles Terera introduce The Ballad of Soho Jones

The actor's new show is about a homeless musician from Soho

Theater News: The Pearl Theatre Announces Its 2016-17 Season Programming

Blackbird playwright David Harrower contributes a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Public Enemy to the lineup.

A couple cool theater related websites (Interviews) by Adam Szymkowicz

In case you're not already going to these places: 50 Playwrights Project "The 50 Playwrights Project is a digital resource dedicated to contemporary Latin@ playwrights and other teatro all…

Voting Opens for the BroadwayWorld Awards!

Don't worry about snubs or other people getting to pick the nominees; the 2016 BroadwayWorld Awards are now open with our largest list of nominees ever, and even a new category cele…

‘Beautiful’ Coming To Broward Meant To Be As Much About Story As Carole King’s Music by Bill Hirschman

The score of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical encompasses a dozen hits from the ‘60s and half of the iconic Tapestry album. But bookwriter Douglas McGrath assures theatergoers that th…

Arlington Cast Recording Will Be Released by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere recording will be available in June.

Transmission from The Welders (review) by Alan Katz

Transmission, the newest and final offering from this iteration of the playwriting collective The Welders, tests my inherent resistance to superlatives. But the problem with resisting the �…

Kathleen Marshall Says Bonjour to ‘My Paris’ by American Theatre Editors

The director discusses the new Toulouse-Lautrec musical at Long Wharf Theatre, and working with Charles Aznavour's authentically French score.

ALBUM REVIEW: Anna O’Byrne’s Dream by Simon Parris

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Friday Playlist: A Crazy Amount of Movie-to-Musical Broadway Showtunes in Honor of School of Rock

Get ready to rock out to songs from School of Rock, Hairspray, Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors and many, many more.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Allegro to Receive European Premiere by Mark Shenton

London's Southwark Playhouse will stage the European premiere of R&H's 1947 musical.

I Interview Playwrights Part 833: Jessica Huang by Adam Szymkowicz

Jessica Huang Hometown/Current Town: Minneapolis, MN Q:  What are you working on now? A:  A couple commissions - a ghost story about a Chinese immigrant during the Exclusion era …

Kelli O’Hara Will Headline Autism Benefit Concert at the Gershwin by Playbill Staff

The King and I Tony winner will host the Arts For Autism benefit concert in June.

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Matt Bogart, Whitney Bashor & the Cast of HIMSELF AND NORA by Walter McBride

James Joyce, one of the most provocative and influential writers of all time, had his creativity, imagination, and desire transformed by Nora Barnacle.

Anna Wintour to Dress Select 2016 Tony Award Nominees by Andrew Gans

Who will be Wintour-ized has yet to be revealed.

BWW TV: Go Behind the Scenes of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Chicago! by BroadwayWorld TV

Get ready world, SpongeBob is coming.The SpongeBob Musical will begin performances on Tuesday, June 7th at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. This i…

Review: Taste/Red Theater Chicago by Kevin Greene

While watching “Taste” you won’t know whether to laugh or cringe. In other dramatic circumstances this might be considered a virtue. However in Red Theater’s production, Benjamin…

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… #MotherSaid’s Serena Manteghi by Helen McWilliams

Serena Manteghi is currently playing the role of Rosie in My Mother Said I Never Should opposite national treasure, Maureen Lipman. I caught up with Rosie to ask her about this well-known pl…

GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 6, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Photos! Star Wars: The Force Awakens Director J.J. Abrams Sang at the Latest #Ham4Ham by Hannah Vine

Turns out, there are lyrics to the song Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote for the film.

Shirley MacLaine and Matthew Broderick Join Forces for TV Series by Andrew Gans

The series will film in Santa Fe, NM.

Hot Clip of the Day: Before Eliza, Phillipa Soo Was Shooting Vodka as Natasha

Flashing back to Phillipa Soo's breakout role in off-Broadway's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

WNO’s “made in America” Ring of the Nibelung – Part 3 Siegfried (review) by Susan Galbraith

Projections follow music and carry us from clouds to forest canopy. But how quickly the woods change to a panorama of deforestation. Magnificent trunks become denuded logs and are carried by…

Frank Wildhorn's Count of Monte Cristo Musical Gets U.S. Premiere Today by Robert Viagas

It's a new swashbuckler from the composer of The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Your Voice Matters! Voting Opens Today for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Awards! by BroadwayWorld

Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances to nominate and vote -- now it's the fans' turn.

THE COLOR PURPLE's Carrie Compere Will Takeover Our Twitter Account Tomorrow! by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that THE COLOR PURPLE's Carrie Compereis taking over our Twitter account BroadwayWorld tomorrow May 7th to give our readers a behind the scenes look at …

TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT – Touring by Aleks Sierz

Classic adaptation of the Graham Greene story is warm-hearted and entertaining, but also stuck in the past.

Meet the Cast of Adventure Theatre MTC’s “The Emperor’s Nightingale’: Part 4: Andrew Quilpa by Guest Author

In Part four of a series of interviews with the cast of Adventure Theatre MTC’s The Emperor’s Nightingale meet Andrew Quilpa. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where t…

Shuffle Along – Moving and Marvelous by Sandi Durell

    by Carol Rocamora      According to its subtitle, opening night of the legendary Shuffle Along on May 23, 1921 at the 63rd Street Music Hall (Broadway & Central …

Wearable Landscape: An Interview with The Seldoms’ Visual Artist Bob Faust by Sharon Hoyer

By Michael Workman Your set design for this production of The Seldoms’ “RockCitizen” is part sculptural installation, part wearable art and part stage setting. How did you …

The Archive: Stan’s Cafe is made up with its 25th birthday by Andy Plaice

It is entirely fitting that an experimental theatre company should make its work in a city once famous as the workshop of

Brighton Festival and Fringe highlights – who to see, where and when by Natasha Tripney

Brighton Festival Every year the Brighton Festival has a different guest director. This year, it is performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson

VIDEO: Tony Nominees Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell & More Talk Broadway's THE HUMANS by TV News Desk

Playwright Stephen Karam, director Joe Mantello, and two of the show's Tony-nominated stars, Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell discuss the hit Broadway production.

VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Recalls How He Came to Star in HAMILTON by TV News Desk

Rapper and actor Daveed Diggs, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in HAMILTON stopped by this week's CHARLIE ROSE to talk about the hit Broadway musical.

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Shares First Listen to New Single 'Into You'! by BroadwayWorld

Ariana Grande released a promo for her new single 'Into You'. The song is off her new album 'Dangerous Woman' featuring 15 new tracks and dropping on May 20 via Republic Records.

NY Drama Critics’ Circle Name The Humans, Shuffle Along by Sandi Durell

The New York Drama Critics’ Circle today named The Humans, by Stephen Karam, best play of the 2015-16 season.  Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All …

Five of the best… new plays by Lyn Gardner

Fake It ’Til You Make It | The Encounter | The Flick | Boy | The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-TimeIt was only some time into their relationship that performance-maker Bryony Ki…

Three of the best… new dance shows by Judith Mackrell

Charles Linehan Company | Rambert | New ShootsDance at the Brighton festival opens with this double bill, featuring a duet for original BalletBoyz Michael Nunn and William Trevitt that riffs…

Swan Lake to school disco: this winter's dance shows are set to dazzle by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells and Dance Umbrella have announced their autumn seasons and here are the highlights, including naked duets, ordinary Londoners and PinocchioContemporary dance audiences have …

Rob Delaney: 'My wife has made me laugh the most' by Rachel Aroesti

From Key & Peele to his other half, the comedian reveals the things that give him the giggles Continue reading...

American Psycho by Carey

  I never thought I’d have to say, “I can’t tonight. I have to see American Psycho the Musical.” But I have, and I did, although I still don’t know what to make of it. Playing…

Meet the Cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s ‘Our Town’: Part 5: Sandra Cox True by Joel Markowitz

In Part Five of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s Our Town, meet Sandra Cox True. Please introduce yourself and tell where local theatre goers have se…

£4k Hodgkiss Award to mount full production of winning entry by David Hutchison

Manchester’s Royal Exchange has unveiled a revamped £4,000 prize that aims to bring an ambitious piece of theatre to a full production.

Gerard McCarthy to star in Stalking the Bogeyman in London by David Hutchison

Gerard McCarthy has been cast in the UK premiere of Stalking the Bogeyman at Southwark Playhouse. Glynis Barber will also star in

Shauna McLean wins 2016 Alan Bates Award by Georgia Snow

Italia Conti student Shauna McLean has won the 2016 Alan Bates Award. The acting award, which is given to a graduating student,

Finding Neverland to open in London next spring by Matthew Hemley

Broadway production Finding Neverland will open in the West End next spring. A theatre for the show has not been revealed, but

Royal Court, Liverpool, expands into pub next door by David Hutchison

Liverpool’s Royal Court is set to buy a neighbouring pub to convert into extra backstage space for wardrobe and technical use, as

Performance Preparation Academy to offer BA by Georgia Snow

Guildford-based Performance Preparation Academy is to run degree courses for the first time, in a move the school hopes will allow it

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 5/6; ANYTHING GOES at Goodspeed, HEATHERS at TUTS Underground and More! by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Connecticut, Houston, Los Angeles, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include ANYT…

Matthew Perry’s The End of Longing becomes Playhouse’s most successful play by Emma Clarendon

The End of Longing, written and starring Matthew Perry has become the Playhouse Theatre’s most successful play to run at the theatre, it has been announced. As it approaches the end of its…

Fuse Film Commentary: The IFFBoston — Focusing on the Marginalized by Tim Jackson

The IFFBoston's commitment to films about marginalized communities is turning the festival into an essential cultural event.

Theatre News: Final show at the Union Theatre announced

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice will be the venue's final production in their current building

Video: A brief history of Bristol Old Vic

We continue our regional theatre focus in Bristol

FIRST LOOK: The Buskers Opera at Park Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Last night saw the opening night of Dougal Orvine’s new musical The Buskers Opera at The Park Theatre. London 2012. The world is watching. Can the city deliver the grea…

Lawrence After Arabia review – Howard Brenton on a tortured war hero by Michael Billington

Hampstead theatre, LondonWhy did TE Lawrence turn his back on fame after assisting the Arab uprising? Brenton’s solidly acted play explores the mystery of a troubled figureThe centenary of…

Tom Hooper to milk Cats musical for movie version by Ben Child

Director of The King’s Speech, The Danish Girl and Les Misérables reportedly keen to cast Suki Waterhouse in big-budget adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage hit Related: How the ne…

An Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman walk into a bar – to discussing national identity by Brian Logan

When it comes to Britishness, comedy doesn’t tend to get further than Michael McIntyre’s benign observations. As the EU referendum approaches, comedians should be digging deeperIn 2000, …

The amazing adventures of Willy and Stanley by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I file the first of two reports from Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre, which is currently presenting Death of a Salesman and A Streetcar Named Desire in rotati…

REVIEW: New York Pops Celebrates Legendary Songwriting Team, Boublil and Schönberg by #cota

By Shari Lifland (@shariontheaisle) It was a starry, starry night at Carnegie Hall on Monday as the New York Pops celebrated its 33rd birthday gala with “Do You Hear the People Sing,” …

Replay: Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in Chicago by Terry Teachout

Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera perform “Nowadays” and “Hot Honey Rag” on The Mike Douglas Show and are interviewed by Douglas. The songs were written by Fred Kander and John Ebb for th…

Kelly Critic Review: 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' Northgate High School by Sara Oros / Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart High School

BWW's On This Day - May 6, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Broadway AM Report, 5/6/2016 - HADESTOWN, MONTE CRISTO, Mother's Day and More! by Jessica Khan

This weekend's big news Seth MacFarlane launches 2016 at the Boston Pops, HADESTOWN starts previews at NYTW, Theater Talkhighlights THE HUMANS, Wildhorn amp Murphy's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRIST…

Almanac: Richard Stark on the principles of politicians by Terry Teachout

“When a question is still undecided, a politician can have any opinion at all on the subject, but once the matter is settled, there’s only one place for a politician to be: with the …

San Jose: Striking 'Newsies' musical heads to Center for the Performing Arts by Leeta-Rose Ballester, [email protected]

Whaddya hear, whaddya say? Disney's 'Newsies' is headed to the South Bay. The Tony Award-winning musical comes to San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., May 10-15.

Theater News: Finding Neverland Will Fly Away From Broadway

The new musical is set to shutter at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

What do you say to an actor who just bombed on stage? by Nina Metz

Nobody wants to give (or receive) bad news. Including: Your show is a stinker. For those of us who neither perform nor work in theater, there are few barriers to sharing an honest opinion am…

NEWS: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1947 musical Allegro gets European premiere by Press Releases

Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1947 Broadway musical Allegro will receive its long-overdue European premiere, running for a six-week season at London's Southwark Playhouse from Friday 5 August un…

Thom Southerland directs Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro at Southwark

Not content with taking over Charing Cross Theatre and helming a season of major musicals there, director Thom Southerland and producer Danielle Tarento return to Southwark Playhouse with an…

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's Globe, review: Risky gender-bending works like a charm by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

An often very funny production, but Emma Rice needs to relax and let things breathe

NEWS: Sadie Frost plays Gypsy Rose Lee in Britten in Brooklyn by Press Releases

Sadie Frost will star as Gypsy Rose Lee in the world premiere of Zoe Lewis' new play BRITTEN IN BROOKLYN at Wilton’s Music Hall, which will play for a strictly limited season of 21 perform…

Colorado Theater Openings, May 6-12, 2016 by Mark Collinsspecial To The Denver Post

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Jonathan Sayer

We go backstage with The Comedy About a Bank Robbery star

Christopher Jackson of ‘Hamilton,’ at Home in the Bronx by Joanne Kaufman

The Tony nominee lives with his wife, Veronica Vazquez-Jackson, an actress and singer.

What If Musical Theatre Was Made for Women? by Harmony France

t’s time for Feminism and Musical Theatre to get in bed together. A while ago I read Michael Riedel’s New York Post article, “A feminist war is being waged at Broadway’s Waitress,…

NEWS: Magic show Impossible returns to West End, 8 July by Press Releases

IMPOSSIBLE, the world’s greatest magic show, will return to London this summer, following its acclaimed West End season last year. The show, which features the world’s greatest illusioni…

Tom Hooper wants to adapt Cats the musical for the silver screen 

British director Hooper, who won an Academy Award for The King’s Speech, has started a research and development process for his take of Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Gross Indecency by Michael Schulman

On April 5, 1895, Oscar Wilde was holed up at the Cadogan Hotel, in London, torn between fleeing the country and facing a parlous fate. Spurred by his sometime paramour Lord Alfred Douglas, …

Broadway’s ‘Finding Neverland’ to close in August by Melanie Dostis

Come August, it will be harder to find Neverland.

‘Finding Neverland’ to Close on Broadway Before U.S. Tour, London and New Movie by Gordon Cox

“Finding Neverland,” the Broadway musical produced by Harvey Weinstein’s Weinstein Live Entertainment, will close in August, prior to the launch of a U.S. national tour thi…

New York home to idiosyncratic works from actor-playwrights by Associated Press

NEW YORK — It's been an exciting season for theater in New York, with some solid revivals, thoughtful new plays and lively comedies. And then there's the show where a guy's ax gets stuck i…

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is one of the season’s best new musicals by Elisabeth Vincentelli

One of the best new musicals of the season isn’t on Broadway, but off — the funny, touching “Dear Evan Hansen.” Ben Platt (from both “Pitch Perfect” movies) gives a remarkable pe…

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 6, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: NY Drama Critics Circle Winners @FeldmanAdam @TheTonyAwards Go Vogue, & More “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre h…

Broadway's Secret Weapon by Helen Eisenbach

Drew Hodges is at a loss for words. Asked if he’s surprised at the life he’s leading -- did he imagine he’d grow up to fly around the world orchestrating scenes with great …

Titanic team bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Allegro to Southwark Playhouse by Matthew Hemley

Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Allegro will receive its professional European premiere at Southwark Playhouse. The show is directed by Thom Southerland and

Review: Lawrence After Arabia (Hampstead Theatre)

Howard Brenton's new play tells of a TE Lawrence running from celebrity

Theatre News: Exclusive: All-star cast announced for My Fair Lady 60th anniversary concert

The concert will take place at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden

Sadie Frost to star as Gypsy Rose Lee in new play at Wilton’s Music Hall by Matthew Hemley

Sadie Frost is to star as Gypsy Rose Lee in the world premiere of a new play at Wilton’s Music Hall. Britten

Review: The Lovers of Viorne (The Theatre Room)

Frontier's first production is a staging of a French classic

Theatre News: Allegro to receive European premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical will open in August

Theatre News: Magic show Impossible returns to the West End

The production will return to the Noel Coward Theatre for a limited run

REVIEW: Richard II, Arcola Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Matthew Lunn

By Matthew Lunn Macbeth When asked to reflect on Shakespeare’s most ‘political’ plays, many of us would say and Richard III without a thought. Such is the astonishing influence of Hous…

Hugh Bonneville: ‘Us actors don’t manage our careers. Most of us just lurch’ by Al Senter

Rather in the manner of the closing scenes of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the Downton Abbey revels now are ended and the Earl

Theatre News: Sadie Frost to star as Gypsy Rose Lee

The world premiere of Zoe Lewis' play will open at Wilton's Music Hall in September

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare's Globe)

Emma Rice's first production at the Globe is a music-infused love letter to Shakespeare's stories

Review: An Enemy of the People (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Hugh Bonneville returns to the stage in Ibsen's drama

With Love and Fury by AussieTheatre

A very Aussie evening. What an extraordinary experience; With Love and Fury, a collaboration between Katie Noonan, Brodsky Quartet, and a bevy of Australian composers, all inspired by the p…

A Quick Chat with performer and vocal coach Jennifer Peers by Bec Caton

Jennifer Peers, currently performing in Fiddler on the Roof, is in demand both as a musical theatre performer and teacher. She has performed in many Australian musicals including City of Ang…

The Wizard of Oz, Royal New Zealand Ballet by Deborah Jones

St James Theatre, Wellington, May 4. The Wizard of Oz has had quite a journey on its way to Royal New Zealand Ballet and the St James Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand’s capital. The ball…

“Why I would win the Dogfight” by Joel Granger

Doorstep Arts’ Victorian premiere of Dogfight was in full production mode this week ahead of tonight’s official opening performance. Apart from the lessons I’ve learnt working on…

Sinister, sexy and surreal - Brighton Festival's fringe has it all by Roy Greenslade

Hundreds of comics, musicians and actors ready to entertain the city for a monthOne of the joys of living in Brighton (& Hove) is its annual festival. There is so much to see, hear and v…

Playwright Young Jean Lee: what do we really want from straight white men? by Monica Tan

The American playwright says the rest of us may claim to want straight white men to take a back seat, but then we deem them duds when they do“Destroy the audience” is the motto powering …

Actor Joe Hanrahan continues to challenge boundaries by Judith Newmark • St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Actor-director Joe Hanrahan, who has built a reputation for one-man shows, is starring in "The Two Character Play," part of the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis.

Williams' women: Playwright penned strong roles for leading ladies by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Actress Olympia Dukakis headlines the inaugural Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis.

Best Bets: Cinco de Mayo, Cyrus Chestnut, Laumeier Art Fair and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

Melbourne season: Little Shop of Horrors by Anne-Marie Peard

The only down side of the Little Shop of Horrors Melbourne season is that it’s only three weeks. The sci-fi schlock musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (who went onto Disney fam…

ArtsHacker’s Guide To Podcasting: Hardware by Jason Heath

Starting a podcast can open a lot of doors for your arts organization.  Over 46 million Americans are now listening to podcasts on a monthly basis.  The rise of smartphones has enabled pe…

Mamet's "November" is well-acted, dated political comedy at the Avenue by Joanne Ostrow

Not as funny as HBO's "Veep" — nor as subtle as that unsubtle, laugh-out-loud satire of presidential politics — David Mamet's "November" is a political comedy unmoored from any p…

Don't miss this: "Scarlet Letter," the opera, at last in Denver by Ray Mark Rinaldi

Opera Colorado has been promoting its premiere of Lori Laitman's "The Scarlet Letter" for so long, you might miss the actual event, which takes place over four nights starting Saturday.

Mark Shenton’s top venues: Park Theatre, London by Mark Shenton

Pop-up theatres are springing up all over London. In the West End, Found111 is the most fashionable (if not the most comfortable), having

Jill Robinson: What can audiences do to help arts bodies flourish? by Jill Robinson

You read that headline right—it’s not an auto-correct error. Arts researchers and practitioners have long been focused on what audiences want and

Howard Sherman: This is the reason cast recordings are making a comeback by Howard Sherman

I never saw Zero Mostel in Fiddler on the Roof. I just feel like I have. How is that, since I was

Richard Jordan: Broadway must not rest on its laurels when it comes to racial diversity by Richard Jordan

It used to be called the Great White Way, but as the 2016 Tony nominations – announced on Tuesday – reflect, that term cannot

This Sunday at 8 PM at The Kennedy Center: GMCW’s Restrospective Concert featuring ‘Carmina Burana’ by Guest Author

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) commemorates its milestone 35th anniversary with Carmina 35 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall on Sunday, May…

Broadway: “Finding Neverland” Closing This Summer, Going on Tour, Opening in London, Becoming a Film by Roger Friedman

Broadway: “Finding Neverland” will become a film musical says producer Harvey Weinstein, based on the Broadway musical which was based on the Categories: Featured Theater(Read…

Interview: Songwriters Lance Horne and Drew Brody on Their New EP ‘A Little Single’, Sondheim, and Their Show at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Jose Solis

To celebrate the release of their new EP A Little Single, songwriters Lance Horne and Drew Brody are doing a special show at Feinstein’s/54 Below on May 11. The EP is a collection of witty…

Cloudstreet by Arts Review

First an iconic novel by Tim Winton, then a play, followed by a critically acclaimed miniseries, now Cloudstreet will receive the operatic treatment it so deserves, in a world premiere seas…

Kaskade's Pre-Show Pop-Up Shop by Young Hollywood

Kaskade's Pre-Show Pop-Up Shop Ahead of his historic performance at the Los Angeles Convention Center (historic because he's the first musical act to ever perform there), DJ Kaskade opens up…

Scotty McCreery Talks Beyoncé's "Lemonade" by Young Hollywood

Scotty McCreery Talks Beyoncé's "Lemonade" YH chats with country crooner Scotty McCreery at the American Country Countdown Awards, where he tells us what he's counting down to in his own li…

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: From The Color Purple Costars to Fellow Tony Nominees

Brandon Victor Dixon and Renée Elise Goldsberry cross paths a decade later.

Interviews: Waitress Star Jessie Mueller Wouldn't Tweet This Article Even If She Could

The Tony-winning actress keeps her head down during another awards season on Broadway.

Seth MacFarlane Launches Boston Pops' 2016 Season Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The 2016 Boston Pops season opens and closes with the debuts of two widely popular artists from the entertainment world TONIGHT, May 6, the season opens with Seth MacFarlane singing American…

THEATER TALK Spotlights Tony Nominated THE HUMANS This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

The newest edition of THEATER TALK spotlights the acclaimed new American play, THE HUMANS by Stephen Karam, which has just been nominated for six Tony Awards, including one for Best Play.

Wildhorn & Murphy's THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Begins Tonight at Pioneer Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the American professional premiere of the new musical THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, written by Frank Wildhorn and Jack Murphy. Performances take place tonight, …

Nathan Lee Graham Goes 'GAGA FOR GERSHWIN' at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Nathan Lee Graham - the singular Grammy Award-winning singer, actor and bon vivant - will premiere a new evening Going Gaga For Gershwin at New York's Feinstein's54 Below tonight, May 6 at 7…

Chavkin & Mitchell's Starry HADESTOWN Begins Tonight at NYTW by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop NYTWpresentsHADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning director …

Harvey Weinstein Gives ‘Finding Neverland’ The Hook, Sets August Broadway Closing by Jeremy Gerard

Finding Neverland, the passion project that marked Harvey Weinstein’s debut as the lead producer of a Broadway musical, will close on August 21. Weinstein and executive producer Victor…

Megan Hilty Performs From Smash at Caf\u00E9 Carlyle Soundcheck

2016 Tony nominee Megan Hilty took the stage for soundcheck at Caf\u00E9 Carlyle. Hilty and her band ran through standards like \u201CThey Can\u2019t Take That Away From Me\u201D and \u201CA…

FINDING NEVERLAND To Close on Broadway 8/21; Announces West End Production, National Tour, and Film! by Alan Henry

After a year and a half of performances, Broadway'sFINDING NEVERLAND will play its final performance at theLunt-Fontanne TheateronSunday, August 21, 2016. The production will transfer toLond…

Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 years by Arts Review

Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and Jemima are all visiting Canberra as part of a new National Museum of Australia (NMA) exhibition commemorating the 50th birthday of the much-loved Australian t…

For the Cantu Family, Simi’s “In the Heights” Is a Family Affair by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical about community and family in a Dominican-American neighborhood in New York City, has a multi-layered meaning for its talent…

On the Couch with Jayde Westaby by Arts Review

Who is Jayde Westaby? A performer, mummy, partner, friend, daughter, sister. I’m fiercely passionate about what I do and feel very lucky to sing, dance and act. I’m very proud of…

Diva Talk: Renée Elise Goldsberry Reflects On Her Hamilton Journey by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed singing actress discusses her role in the hit musical and her gratitude for receiving a Tony nomination.

New Cyndi Lauper Album, Featuring Song from Best Little Whorehouse, Released Today by Andrew Gans

The Kinky Boots Tony winner goes country on her new CD.

The Broadway Season’s Most Notable Moments by Robert Simonson

Don’t go near any theatre fan without reading this first: stand-out moments from the historic 2015-2016 season on the Great White Way.

Playbill Vault's Today In Theatre History: May 6 by David Gewirtzman

Deborah Cox Is Josephine, Opening Tonight by Andrew Gans

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

Hadestown Begins Performances Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Anaïs Mitchell folk opera at New York Theatre Workshop is directed by Rachel Chavkin and features Shaina Taub.

How An Obsession with Josephine Baker Became a Broadway-Bound Musical by Marcus Scott

According to her producer, Deborah Cox was born to play Josephine, but the recording artist knew she'd have to earn it.