Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Balanchine and Beyond’ by Merilyn Jackson

Pennsylvania Ballet's "Balanchine and Beyond" program dances the intricacies of poetry, ballet, and Trisha Brown's contemporary dance language.

John Waters webchat – as it happened by Guardian Staff

The Pope of Trash behind cult hits like Cry Baby and Hairspray joined us to answer your questions on Bob Dylan stealing his moustache, his Simpsons cameo and Werner Herzog 2.03pm GMT 2.02pm…

Rudy Namikis by Rudy Namikis

  Rudy Namikis is the modern world’s attempt at a Renaissance man. With degrees in psychology and chemical engineering and interests ranging among theater, sailing, programming, and motor…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 6/18/2016

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 6182016.

Sacramento bondsman rocks his masculine femininity

Sacramento bondsman Joshua Varozza talks about his 'Dudeoir' photo shoot that went viral. The photos with Varozza wrapped in an American flag and shot by El Dorado County photographer Tami B…

Sacramento bail bondsman a ‘Dudeoir’ sensation

Joshua Varozza, photographer team up to make a photo collection that’s gone viral … Click to Continue »

'Visual sophistication' and originality meet at St. Louis Art Museum by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Self-Taught Genius" features works on paper, paintings, sculpture and more.

Women share secrets and a very ugly outfit at Stray Dog by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Alan Ball's 1990s comedy looks a little frayed at the hem

Broadway for Orlando: Inside Recording Studio for Benefit Single : People.com by Jeff Nelson

Broadway's brightest stars united earlier this week to record a benefit single for the victims of the massacre at Orlando gay nightclub Pulse.

Meet The Cast of ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Vagabond Players: Part 4: Carol Conley Evans by Joel Markowitz

In Part Four of a series of interviews with the cast of Vagabond Players’ Moon Over Buffalo, meet Carol Evans. Joel: Please introduce yourselves and tell me why you wanted to be in the c…

Billy Joel Dedicates Rare Performance of 'You're Only Human' to Orlando by Greg Cwik

At his Madison Square Garden concert on Friday night, Billy Joel performed "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" for the first time since 1987. He dedicated the song to Orlando, still …

Ballast at Source Festival (review) by Ben Demers

  The transgender community’s newfound visibility and public support, after years of living in the shadows, has not come easily. Georgette Kelly’s moving Ballast follows the journey…

Photo Flash: AVENUE Q, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and More 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…

Broadway Kids Join Forces in a Benefit for Orlando Victims and Loved Ones on 6/27 by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, June 27 at 730 p.m. at Don't Tell Mama at 343 West 46th Street in NYC, several young past and present performers from Broadway will join forces in a benefit cabaret to raise money…

TONIGHT – Compagnie Käfig performs hip-hop at The Music Center by Pauline Adamek

Angular gestures, tumbles, headstands, twisting mid-air spins and flips — jerky yet fluid; this is the edgy style of breakdancing. Fresh out of France, Compagnie

Interview: “A man who does stuff” a Conversation with ‘Hadestown’ Star Damon Daunno by Jose Solis

With his gentle cowboy swagger, movie star good looks and smooth voice, Damon Daunno should be playing the lead romantic roles in most Broadway shows (Georg in She Loves Me! Raoul in Phantom…

When there's an active shooter, can lighting save lives? | PBS NewsHour by Corinne Segal

As the world paid tribute, many lighting designers are quietly considering the question of what they could do to keep people safe in a similar scenario.

11 Of The Most Underrated Musicals Since 1989 by Joseph Kisiday

The best musicals you've never heard.

Jonathan Cecil obituary by Michael Billington

Versatile actor and writer often called upon to play toffs and bumbling clericsThe actor Jonathan Cecil, who has died of pneumonia aged 72 after suffering from emphysema, spent much of his …

With Olney Theatre Center's EVITA, Christopher d'Amboise Explores The Storytelling Aspects of Choreography by Michael Dale

After a prominent career in classical ballet, the son of Jacques d'Amboise and brother of Charlotte d'Amboise looks to do more musicals.

Shakespeare in the Park’s rainy debut in 1962

Rain washed out the first public performance of Shakespeare in the Park’s “The Merchant of Venice.”

Home/Sick and Speaking in Tongues by Steven Morris

"The Assembly’s production of 'Home/Sick,' a reimagining of the Weather Underground experience from 1969 to 1978, now running at the Odyssey Theatre, may play for different audiences as a …

Crazed Chameleons Dominate Vanguard’s Parallel Lives by Bill Hirschman

The Vanguard meant no self-aggrandizement posting photos of Lucy and Ethel, Carol and Vicki, across their set for the hilarious sketch comedy, Parallel Lives. But it’s apt. Because Elena M…

Lack of chemistry leaves Skylight’s audience skeptical: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

On paper, the story of a reunited couple is heartbreaking, but on this stage it seems as though they’ve never met before.

Notes and Odes: MR Spring Fest & Vanessa Anspaugh by Maura Donohue

Notes from MR Spring Fest Hand Written Notes and Vanessa Anspaugh's "End of Men: An Ode to Ocean."

Meet The Cast of ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Vagabond Players: Part 3: Michelle Guyton by Joel Markowitz

In Part Three Two of a series of interviews with the cast of Vagabond Players’ Moon Over Buffalo, meet Michelle Guyton. Joel: Please introduce yourselves and tell me why you wanted to be…

Meet our 2016 Capital Fringe writers by Lorraine Treanor

  The post Meet our 2016 Capital Fringe writers appeared first on DC Theatre Scene.

The Art of Change: REMAP SF and Future Aesthetics by [email protected] (jamie)

By Laura Brueckner. Laura Brueckner reports on the recent Arts in a Changing America’s REMAP SF convening.

Desmond Heeley, ‘Alchemist’ of Theater Design, Dies at 85 by Bruce Weber

Those who worked with Mr. Heeley often described him as an alchemist or magician who could see with the eyes of the audience.

James Tyrone: The Old Man by Jason Jacobs

“He is by nature and preference a simple, unpretentious man, whose inclinations are still close to his humble beginnings and his Irish farmer forebears. But the actor shows in all his unco…

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #13: ‘Confederates’ by James F. Bruns by Guest Author

Confederates: Part of the 11th Annual Capital Fringe Festival July 7 – 31, 2016 Was there one day the South could have won the War? Looking back through the fog of history, Civil War “bu…

Scarborough school seeks permission to perform Broadway hit Hamilton - Toronto - CBC News by Errol Nazareth

'By first rehearsal, the students had memorized the entire score,' teacher says

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New play on Tamir Rice shooting draws young actors with poise, passion (photos) by Andrea Simakis

"Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice" to premiere in August.

The 'Relativity' of Albert Einstein at FST by Jay Handelman

Florida Studio Theatre presents world premiere of a new play by Mark St. Germain... Read more »

Paul Dooley: Upright and Personal by Steven Morris

The post Paul Dooley: Upright and Personal appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Cool Off This Summer with NYC Theatre - A Complete Guide of the Hottest Shows of the Season! by BroadwayWorld

Where better to escape the New York City heat than in the comfort of a theatre Below, we're rounding up some of the hottest shows of the summer- brought to you by The New York City Spectacul…

Blankets and Bedtime: 3 Restless Plays by Darryl Reilly

"Blankets and Bedtime: 3 Restless Plays" is produced by the theater company A Pixie Theory and is presented as part of The Planet Connections Festivity.The stated theme of the three plays is…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/18/16- Kerry Butler by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Kerry Butler Butler received a 2008 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for playing KiraClio in Xanadu. Other Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Les Mis…

ARF Garden Tour by Barry

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons 30th Anniversary Garden Tour Barbara Slifka hosted a cocktail party at her stunning oceanfront gardens in Sagaponack to celebrate the generous supporte…

Fuse Theater Review: “Lobster Girl” — A Heartfelt Musical Sea Yarn by Arts Fuse Editor

Lobster Girl presents us with an idyllic vision of Cape Ann, Massachusetts: blue and pink skies, shining water, a picturesque seagull.

The Total Bent by Doug Marino

 In their latest installment for the stage, Stew along with Heidi Rodewald will fill your soul with music.  This show is starting much like their last - at The Public Theatre. &nbs…

Indecent by Doug Marino

There's something playing over at the Vineyard Theatre that is nothing short of spectacular.  Paula Vogel has penned a superb play-within-a -play based on a true story of a Yiddish thea…

An Act of God by Doug Marino

As far as one man shows goes - this one is a romp.  Spoiler alert - it appears that God might be gay.  Don't go expecting an outer body experience.  This one rakes religion ov…

REVIEW: Gertrude – The Cry, Theatre N16 ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Chris Hislop’s direction is shrewd and although parts do push the boundaries, none of the nudity or sex feels in any way gratuitous. Although it is a challenging and…

Coney Island Dreams, Coney Island Schemes by Trav S.D.

We’re skipping the annual Mermaid Parade this year. We’re disinclined to be Judges at present, and as Judges is the only way we go. I’ve grown disenchanted. While Coney Isl…

15 Minutes with Barrett Foa by Matthew Wexler

by Jim Gladstone “After seven years of being a featured actor,” quips Barrett Foa, who brings his cabaret act to Feinstein’s at the Nikko June 24 and 25 in San Francisco. “It’s nic…

Crossroads at Source Festival (review) by Ben Demers

Dreams are, by and large, a random jumble of thoughts and experiences remixed by our subconscious. They may not make a lot of sense, but they certainly leave an impact. That’s largely how …

Fuse Concert Review: Mudcrutch — Tom Petty Escapes Superstardom by Arts Fuse Editor

Count among Tom Petty’s many talents the ability to trade his superstar role for that of being just another member of the band.

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #12: ‘Wash Over You’ by Jane Franklin by Guest Author

You get a laugh on when you take a trip with Jane. A river is the mechanism for a great adventure, untamed with plenty of surprises but predictable enough to get you there. The trip in Wash …

BWW Interview: What's on Tap for BROADWAY BARES: ON DEMAND? Director Nick Kenkel Has All the Answers! by Nicole Rosky

'Must see TV' never looked like this. Watch what happens when the immensely popular BROADWAY BARES tackles the boob tube in an unrivaled evening of sexy striptease production numbers, produc…

Rebecca LaChance Broadway: What the Folk? by Sandi Durell

  A rising young singer tries too hard to please, but impresses with her great voice and enthusiasm. By Joel Benjamin     Rebecca LaChance’s opening mash-up—her word—of …

The Stage/Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama Scholarship winners 2016 by Lisa Martland

Megan Thompson-O’Connor, 17, from Rutland in Leicester­shire, and Joseph Malana, 18, from Manchester, have won two of The Stage Scholarships at Midlands

2016 Capital Fringe Preview #11: ‘Connectivity/Complexity’ by Rachel Turner by Guest Author

Errant Movement, a new modern dance company on the scene in DC, is proud to present Connectivity/Complexity. This show features choreography from Artistic Director Rachel Turner and guest ch…

Why "Indian Summer" is Kind of a Bummer by Broadway & Me

Joe Tippett is a terrific actor. He's particularly good at mining humor when playing "bros" and other kinds of macho guys. But he's also great at revealing how his characters want to be…

Sounds of India at The Lincoln Centre’s ‘White Light Festival’ by Bibhu Pattnaik

The art and culture of South India will be the centerpiece of the prestigious music festival held annually at the renowned Lincoln Centre in New York. The 7th season of Lincoln Centre’s �…

What a Drag: The Taming of the Shrew by Jk Clarke

      Shakespeare in the Park’s First Serving of the Summer Misses Its Mark         by JK Clarke   It might seem impertinent to be harshly critical …

BWW's On This Day - June 18, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Features: My Top 5 Showtunes: Cassie Compton

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

Theater Review: 'Come Fly With Me' never takes off at FST by Jay Handelman

A revue of Sammy Cahn hits puts little thought into the words or music ... Read more »

‘Hamilton’ leading lady Phillipa Soo will leave hit show by Brian Niemietz

"Hamilton's” leading lady is following her husband out the door — exit stage left.

Comedian Maria Bamford arrives in St. Louis buoyed by 'Lady Dynamite' acclaim by Ian Froeb • St. Louis Post-Dispatch

She will perform two sets Sunday at Helium Comedy Club.

Will Ferrell May Come To HBO In A New Drama by Rino16

Although Will Ferrell is primarily known as a funnyman, he has experimented with more dramatic roles throughout his career, perhaps most prominently in 2006’s ‘Stranger Than Fict…

RICHARD III, Almeida N1 by Libby Purves

GUEST REVIEWER LUKE JONES IS CHILLED, THRILLED, DAZZLED     Ralph Fiennes is a menace. An utter menace. Other actors beware. He will cheat, stab and simply out-act you right off th…

Emma Pask – Latin Fiesta by Rowan James

The vibrant rhythms of Latin America are on show in Emma Pask’s Latin Fiesta. The feisty horns, toe-tapping beats, and the phenomenal bass lines, along with Emma’s grasp of Spani…

Everything you need to know about NYC outdoor summer movies by Elisabeth Vincentelli, Lou Lumenick

If there’s one thing New Yorkers love even more than outdoor concerts, it’s outdoor movies. If you’re willing to travel, you can easily see a different flick each night — nearly all …

Downriver by Arts Review

A chilling tale of mystery, redemption and reconciliation, Downriver is the haunting and confronting debut feature from writer/director Grant Scicluna – a new voice in modern Austral…

The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare in the Park) by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Aside from the obvious misogyny of Shakespeare’s comedy for modern audiences, there is the problem of the heroine’s unpalatable final speech in which she berates women for not being more…

Special Reports: 7 Shows You Should See This Summer Across the Country

From War Paint to '"Broadway Bounty Hunter'', here are the must-sees of 2016.

The Addams Family by Arts Review

It’s every father’s worst nightmare. Wednesday Addams, his Princess of Darkness, has fallen head over heels in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. Can Gomez keep the A…

Review: ‘Jamaica’ at The New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia by Neal Newman

If you are a musical theatre fanatic, like me, with a mammoth record collection, then you have always wanted to see Jamaica. Well, cross that off my bucket list. Freedom Theatre has done it …

PPCA and Australia Council announce recording grants by Arts Review

The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australia Council have announced the recipients of six grants totaling $75,000 offered under a joint initiative between the t…

What’s Hot in London: June 11-17 by Mark Shenton

Hamilton officially announces a London run, Aladdin flies into the West End on a magic carpet of rave reviews for the Genie, and Ramin Karimloo will star in Murder Ballad.

Why the Park’s All-Female Shrew Might Be a “One-Off Opportunity” by Harry Haun

Director Phyllida Lloyd readies an army of talent to take on another all-female Shakespeare.

Duncan Sheik and Tuck Everlasting Creators Join JRB in Concert Tonight by Olivia Clement

The award-winning artists are performing with Jason Robert Brown at Subculture.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: June 18 by David Gewirtzman

11 Roles These Broadway Stars Never Played, But Should by David Artavia

These talents have played incredible roles, but there are a few parts they have yet to try. Here are the characters we want to see tackled by Sutton Foster, Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, Neil …

How Do These Stars Stack Up? by Iris Wiener

Both Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jessie Mueller lead foodie-themed shows this season. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the tale of two Jess(i)es.

Who’s Next: Ike Holter by Olivia Clement

As part of Playbill Pride 2016, we set our sights on the next generation of LGBTQ artists. Meet playwright Ike Holter.