FROM DOWN UNDER: The Pearlfishers, Opera Australia by Simon Parris

Bizet’s charming score has made The Pearlfishers a bit of an Australian favourite, but even the carefully considered direction of Michael Gow is not quite enough to sharpen the ill-conceiv…

Music review: Rarities and a blockbuster end SLSO subscription season by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Christine Brewer sings with intelligence and beauty

CAM features bison and basketball in Great Rivers Biennial by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The 2016 winners were selected from a field of more than 80 applicants.

Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey by Darryl Reilly

Before the fascinating biographical exploration "Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey" begins, the audience is able to walk around the stage and see up close the totemic objects used in t…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 5/7/2016

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 572016.

Dido and Aeneas by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Staged by director/choreographer Doug Varone, "Dido and Aeneas" was amusingly presented in modern dress with Varone’s dancers playing the ensemble in both operas and pantomiming unseen pro…

People You Should Know . . . Vanessa Shealy by Zack Calhoon

Vanessa Shealy (Playwright) is thrilled to be working with UP Theater! Full length plays include Tea in the Afternoon, (OnTheRoad Rep at Theater Row, 2016); One, Two, Whatever you …

First Nighter: What the Tony Nominees Have to Say forThemselves by David Finkle

Christopher Fitzgerald, sporting a pair of spanking-new black-and-white running shoes, isn't going to comment when I ask

First Nighter: What the Tony Nominees Have to Say forThemselves by David Finkle

This is director Marshall Mason, who founded the Circle Repertory Company in the early 1960s and has contributed immeasurably

First Nighter: What the Tony Nominees Have to Say forThemselves by David Finkle

Michael Shannon, sitting in a tufted, black leather chair on rollers, is trying to get comfortable with it. Shifting in...

Brighton Festival: Operation Black Antler, secret location by Bella Todd

You’ve arrived at a party in a pub, tagging along with a guy you just met. You’re attempting to catch the barman’s eye, while scouting for a friendly face. The band declares that every…

Crocker block party brings art beyond museum walls

Block by Block parties aim to merge Crocker flair with neighborhood art scenesParties planned for areas where staff say most people don’t visit museumInitiative also provides grants for lo…

"Dear Evan Hansen" Delivers a Fine Message by Broadway & Me

The nominees for this year's Tony for Best Musical are all the kind of big song-and-dance shows that have for years defined the Broadway musical. But I sometimes think the future of the art …

MUST WATCH: Norm Lewis Goes Off on SCANDAL's 'Trump Card' Episode by Stage Tube

Tony nominee Norm Lewis's SCANDAL character, Edison Davis, goes off on the political climate in a passionate speech. His character speaksabout BlackLivesMatter and why reverting to the past …

Photo Flash: DISASTER!, AMERICAN PSYCHO, and More Casts Take Saturday Intermission Pics! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup Today's edition featu…

THE BARD'S KINGS by Bernard Carragher

Gregory Doran stays true to the text in staging Shakespeare s four king plays.

Theatre Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the National Theatre by Derek Schwabe

Theatrical productions presented as near recreations of hit films often find themselves in an awkward catch-22. Standing upon a rigidly defined, iconic brand that’s practically guaranteed …

Shakespeare outdoes Game of Thrones in the BBC's Hollow Crown by Michael Billington

The Henry VI plays are condensed into two servings of power battles, sex and witchcraft with fine performances from Hugh Bonneville and Sophie OkonedoShakespeare’s early histories used to …

Review: The Busker’s Opera, Park Theatre by Rebecca Jones

I have an awkward confession to make: I’m not really a musical person. There, I’ve said it. I don’t know how it happened or when. I’ve always been impressed with the three-pronged ta…

Opera Review: Part 3 ‘The Ring of the Nibelung – Siegfried’ by Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center by Jacqueline Melendez

Siegfried, is the story of a teenager who slays the beast, claims the gold and gets the girl. The Washington National Opera (WNO) staged a fun production with Siegfried (the 3rd of 4 operas …

The Boys In The Band UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mart Crowley’s ground-breaking play The Boys In The Band will be presented at London’s Park Theatre this autumn followed by a short UK tour. There’s a party abo…

Review: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by William Powell

‘Tommy’ energizes, brings emotion We’ve all felt misunderstood at times. Ostracized. Criticized. Left out of the community of our peers. But then hopefully things change; we find a hid…

PS Classics to Release Bartram & Hill's THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY on 6/3 by BroadwayWorld

The Theory of Relativity, the new musical by the Drama Desk Award-nominated creators of Broadway's The Story of My Life, Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, will be released on disc by PS Classics …

REVIEW: The Diary Of A Hounslow Girl, Oval House (UK Tour) ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo I can only highly recommend this piece and suggest that if it is coming to a theatre near you that you invest in a ticket and experience the play for yourself. I doubt you wi…

A Look Inside Himself and Nora Rehearsals by Hannah Vine

Whitney Bashor stars opposite Matt Bogart in Himself and Nora Off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

First Look at Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalbán in The King and I

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's The King and I April 29-May 22 at the Civic Opera House.

BWW TV: Broadway's Best Honor Boublil & Schonberg with Rousing 'One Day More' at New York Pops Gala by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening, capturing some of the night's best moments, including the company's rousing performance of 'One Day More' from LES MISERABLES. Check it out …

An Authentic Telling by Amelia Parenteau

Authenticity and filial responsibility in A. Rey Patmatmat's HOUSE RULES at HERE.

Sex With Strangers isn’t so great by Cogency

Sex With Strangers by Laura Eason. David Saint directed. George Street Playhouse and Philadelphia Theater Company, 2016.   There are some provocative developments in Sex With Strangers…

I Interview Playwrights Part 835: Emily Schmitt by Adam Szymkowicz

Emily Schmitt Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Current Town: New York, specifically Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Q:  What are you working on now? A:  Several things, but what I'm most excited …

BroadwayWorld Awards - Quick Stats!

We just opened voting for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Awards, which are off to their fastest start in the site's 13 year history (lucky 13!). Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, a…

Brighton Festival: Digging For Shakespeare, Roedale Allotments by Bella Todd

Of all the 400th anniversary tributes to Shakespeare, this ramble through an allotment just outside Brighton has to be one of the oddest, and most unexpectedly moving. Brighton Festival has …

‘WaistWatchers, The Musical’ at Penn’s Landing Playhouse in Philadelphia by Tori Mittelman

WaistWatchers, The Musical, written by Alan Jacobson, is a musical about aging, friendship, and body acceptance. Directed by Matt Silva, it takes well-known musical theatre songs, such as �…

The Three Touchstones of Performing Research by HowlRound

By Phil Weaver-Stoesz. Phil Weaver-Stoesz discusses Liz Lerman’s Animating Research class at Arizona State University and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Watch Andrew Rannells Share About His Most Embarrassing Moment in Hamilton by Robert Viagas

The Tony nominee took over as King George III in the megahit and is prepping for Falsettos.

Tony Awards Close-Up: What About BRIGHT STAR Brings Steve Martin and Edie Brickell the Most Joy? Find Out! by BroadwayWorld TV

Can'tget enough of Bright Star The show earned five Tony nominations earlier this week, and it's thanks to the work of the show's creators Steve Martin and Edie Brickell-nominees for Best Mu…

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Rannells Talks Forgetting HAMILTON Lyrics on The Tonight Show by Stage Tube

Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells, also known as King George III the Third, recently visited The Tonight Show and told Jimmy Fallon about the time he forgot the lyrics during 'You'll Be Bac…

Murrow: A Dramatic Masterpiece, An Extraordinary Individual by Sandi Durell

    By Myra Chanin   In order to fully understand, both intellectually and emotionally, that and how broadcast news reached its present nadir – and also how glorious it was…

Reclaiming Space for Women in Love Sonnets by HowlRound

By Victoria Masteller. In this third installment, Victoria Masteller discusses her experience as Associate Director and examines how space informed the production of Love Sonnets .

Celebrate Moms with Broadway.com's Mother's Day Playlist! by Broadway.com

Moms rock! They take care of us, cheer us on and (whether we like it or not) will never stop worrying about if we had ice cream for dinner. They are our biggest fans, fiercest protector…

A Royal Mistake! Hear the Hilarious Story of Andrew Rannells Totally Forgetting His Lyrics in Hamilton by Lindsey Sullivan

Hear ye, hear ye! Performers are not perfect—even those taking on roles in the record-breaking smash Hamilton. Andrew Rannells recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fall…

Himself and Nora Meet The Press by Sandi Durell

    The company of the new musical Himself and Nora: Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys), Whitney Bashor (The Bridges of Madison County), Michael McCormick (Chaplin), Zachary Prince (Honeymo…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Emma Rice’s first production as Artistic Director of the Shakespeare’s Globe officially opened this week – but have critics been saying about it? A Midsummer Night's Dream continues in…

NEWS: Jason Donovan stars in new UK tour of Million Dollar Quartet by Press Releases

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and West End smash hit embarks on its first ever UK tour - opening at Leicester Curve on 14 September 2016 - and today reveal…

Frankie Grande, Mallory Hagan, and Antoine L. Smith Set to Judge Rising Star Competition on 5/8 by BroadwayWorld

RISE BAR is seeking its next RISING STAR Hosted by Broadway's Marty Thomas Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked, the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6 The contestants will be compet…

THE DIARY OF A HOUNSLOW GIRL – Touring by Emma Clarendon

This funny but poignant piece examines what it is like for young Muslim women growing up in a traditional family but also the the temptations of living in London.

Five Reasons To See: The Phantom Of the Opera by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke This week, we headed down to the West End to check out The Phantom of the Opera, which is still pulling in huge crowds 30 years since it opened. Here’s our top five …

Playwright Bruce Graham Discusses His Artistic Process and Thought Process for “White Guy on the Bus” by Deb Miller

Following its premiere at Chicago’s Northlight Theatre in 2015, White Guy on the Bus, a new work by Philadelphia’s prolific award-winning playwright Bruce Graham, comes to Passage Theatr…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/7/16- MACBETH by Stage Tube

Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shak…

I Interview Playwrights Part 834: Annette Storckman by Adam Szymkowicz

Annette StorckmanHometown: Woodbury, NY (You know, where the Woodbury Commons are) Current Town: New York, NY Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I'm wrapping up rehearsals for …

Bernadette Peters UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Bernadette Peters, the Triple Tony, triple Drama Desk and Golden Globe Award-winning Broadway star, will perform concerts around the UK in June 2016. These will be her first …

Fuse Book Review: Writer Delmore Schwartz — New Directions Gives His Volatile Brilliance its Due by Arts Fuse Editor

Once and For All asserts the value of Delmore Schwartz’s provocative and multifaceted literary legacy.

NEWS: Rory Kinnear makes directing debut with The Winter’s Tale in new ENO season by Emma Clarendon

The English National Opera has released details of its 2016/2017 season which will see the London Coliseum increase the number of productions it presents to 11 (10 fully staged and one conce…

Andrew Rannells Blew the Hamilton Lyrics to His King George Solo by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Andrew Rannells tried lip-syncing his way through Broadway's Hamilton when he blanked on the lyrics, but it didn't work out as planned.

Long Day’s Journey into Questions by Peter Filichia

Alas, the famous original production of LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT was before my theatergoing time. So although I can’t officially offer an eyewitness report that would verify all the…

Fuse Music Review: Singer/Songwriter John Hiatt — Making a Cranky Sort of Peace by Arts Fuse Editor

John Hiatt’s voice has taken on some Tom Waits-like cragginess in recent years.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeanine Tesori, Danai Gurira, Oskar Eustis I Interview I TimesTalks by Timestalks

Patti LuPone Is Finding A New Home On Television

Dr. Seward (Patti LuPone) comforts Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) on Penny Dreadful. Jonathan Hession / Showtime Patti LuPone is a two-time Tony Award winner who has become a veritable thea…

Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston I Interview I TimesTalks by Timestalks

Valley Performing Arts Center is ready for its second act by Tim Greiving

As Thor Steingraber assesses the decision to build a 1,700-seat performing arts venue in Northridge, a word comes to mind: courageous. Filling all of those seats hasn’t always been easy si…

Derek DelGaudio's 'In & of Itself' fills in the blanks - and the seats - at Geffen Playhouse by Tim Greiving

It's fitting that Derek DelGaudio's new show began as an empty pair of brackets in the Geffen Playhouse's season preview catalog. The production, since christened "In & of Itself," is all ab…

Artist Series spreads out the season by Carrie Seidman

Closure of Historic Asolo Theater forces popular concert series to hit the road...... Read more »

Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Hamilton,' success, weird requests by Associated Press

NEW YORK — 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 nominations. It has also pro…

Carnegie Hall celebrates 125 years and counting by Associated Press

NEW YORK — 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 of stardom."We celebrated,"…

Festival launches theater initiative by Carrie Seidman

In sixth year, Harvey Milk Festival expands beyond music...... Read more »

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Reunite to Sing ‘For Good’ From Wicked; It’s Good So Watch It for Your Own Good, We Good? by Karen Brill

It's a juggernaut musical that follows two youthful friends (one is more image-conscious; one is loaded with raw talent) as circumstances bigger than them corrupt their mutual respect and ma…

BWW TV Exclusive: THE LION KING's Chondra Profit Celebrates the Circle of Life with Delete Blood Cancer DKMS by BroadwayWorld TV

Profit also performed 'Circle of Life' from the musical The Lion King in memory of Shannon and those who have lost their battle with blood cancer. BroadwayWorld was on hand to catch her movi…

Streetcar Named Desire – St. Ann’s Warehouse by Sandi Durell

    by: Carol Rocamora   Sometimes a production comes along that shakes up a classic, and you feel that you’re seeing it for the very first time. Such is the case of Benedi…

Dances make the show in 'Bullets over Broadway' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The production at the Peabody could have used more meat on its bones.

BWW's On This Day - May 7, 2016

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

Million Dollar Quartet UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following a successful run in London’s West End, Million Dollar Quartet – the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical embarks on its first ever UK tour. Inspired by t…

Features: My Top 5 Showtunes: Sasha Regan

The director tells us the musical numbers she couldn't live without

RICHARD II – Arcola Theatre by Jonathan Baz

Following its recent performance at the Palace of Westminster, Jack Gamble and Quentin Beroud bring their Richard II to the Arcola Theatre for a short run. It has been often said that Richar…

Review: Persuasion, Rosemary Brance Theatre by Tal Fox

In a world where a 27 year old unmarried woman is cause for concern, Anne Elliott (Rose McPhilemy) has no romantic prospects on the horizon. Eight years earlier Anne was persuaded to break o…

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Globe Theatre by Emily May

I defy anyone to enter Shakespeare’s Globe and not experience a sense of wonder, tradition and dramatic energy. As I sit down on my wooden bench in the middle gallery and gaze around the c…

Clive James: ‘If Victoria Wood had caught us moping over her death, she might have been quite strict’ by Clive James

Wood’s central power was an infallible ear for the nuances of the national languageIn taking so long to say something about Victoria Wood’s early death, I fear that I’m making an …

Review: I Have Been Here Before, Jermyn Street Theatre by Fergus Morgan

Ask someone to name a JB Priestley play, and they’ll instantly say An Inspector Calls, probably because they studied it at GCSE. Ask them to name another and they probably won’t …

Sadiq Khan: what new London mayor means for the arts by Matthew Hemley

Labour’s Sadiq Khan has won the race to become London’s new mayor. In his manifesto for the election, he pledged a number

The Property Brothers Take On Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

Drew and Jonathan Scott of HGTV’s Property Brothers are big theatre fans and prove it in their video with Bros on Broadway. Watch!

What’s HOT at the 2016 Next Wave Festival by Arts Review

Next Wave Festival is Australia’s biennial festival of the new generation in art, with the 2016 event featuring some of the most intelligent, powerful and thought provoking emerging artist…

Why I love… Michaela Coel by Bim Adewunmi

Coel is fearless. No joke is too risque, no comedic situation too outrageous to explore in pursuit of the funny Generally speaking, I love being surprised. It’s an increasingly hard t…

Shakespeare Set in Another Time by Guest Blogger

Since Shakespearean plays have been around for hundreds of years, we need to shake things up by trying new ideas in order to make these shows different and exciting. One of the most wonderfu…

Theater News: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's Musical Dogfight Set to Make Boston Premiere

SpeakEasy Stage Company begins performances tonight.

The Pearlfishers by Arts Review

Painting a picture of paradise, of golden sands and colourful silks, Opera Australia’s new production of The Pearlfishers at Arts Centre Melbourne offers audiences a chance to hear Bi…

Theatrical Rock Band Sky-Pony Plays Mercury Lounge Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, May 7, Brooklyn band Sky-Pony will hit the stage at NYC's Mercury Lounge. Freddy Hall amp The Best Intentions will open.

Broadway Siblings Adam Jacobs and Arielle Jacobs Lead Audition Workshop for A Class Act NY by BroadwayWorld

Broadway stars and siblings Adam Jacobs ALADDIN and Arielle Jacobs WICKED, alongside Broadway's Kat Nejat WEST SIDE STORY, will teach a workshop in Audition Technique for A Class Act NY toda…

Against Nature appeals to audience with taste for “new opera” by Michael Crabb

Citadel Theatre production, directed by James Kudelka, is adapted from the 1884 novel considered in its time a prime example of "decadent literature."

Theatre Centre shines spotlight on innovative productions by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The Other is the story of a florist who sees herself as an outsider; Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape tackles music and the experience of African diaspora.

Playbill Vault's Today In Theatre History: May 7 by David Gewirtzman

Great Scott, New Opera by Terrence McNally and Jake Heggie, Begins in San Diego by Andrew Gans

Jack O'Brien directs.

The Shining Opera Begins Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Stephen King opera makes its world premiere in Minnesota.

Video Week in Review: A Wild Matilda Transformation, Tony Nominees Announced, Megan Hilty Sings Smash, a Look at SpongeBob by Mark Ezovski

Take a look back at a week of video fun.

What’s Hot in London: May 1-7 by Mark Shenton

A leading director calls the West End corrupt and claims ticket prices are too high, and a leading actor is applauded for championing free speech.