Review: Liberty A Monumental Musical. by Diana Rissetto

On the 4th of July this year, I remembered all the overly sentimental television specials I used to love to watch as a child each year. (I particularly remember one that had a Claymation ver…

Marilyn in Fragments ***1/2 by Barry

By Paulanne Simmons Except for a certain kittenish quality and similar initials, there is little about Marissa Mulder that would make us think of Marilyn Monroe. Neither their voices nor th…

2016 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Yes, And’ by William Powell

‘Yes, And’ explores the history of improv Yes, And… directed by Jeff Quintana and expertly written and acted by Playwright Zack Myers is a quirky bit of work that questions the nature …

Meet the Cool Cats on Broadway by Sandi Durell

  Members of the press were invited for photos and interviews of some of the cast members of the first ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Cats. It took place i…

Women artists win the 2016 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes by Arts Review

Melbourne artist Louise Hearman has won the 2016 Archibald Prize with her hyper-real portrait of iconic Australian Barry Humphries. Painting entertainer, satirist, artist and Dadaist, Barry …

2016 Capital Fringe Review: ‘Jamie and Duncan’s Glorious Suicide at the End of the World’ by Michelle Goldchain

How do you survive the apocalypse? You don’t, obviously, but before the apocalypse can get you, you might as well go out the way you want. The only problem is trying to figure out what a f…

My Favorite Show is Closing? Already? by Joy

Written by Sydney Edited By Sarah My Favorite Show is Closing? Already? Let’s talk staying power, shall we? What it means, where it came from, and why so many Broadway shows don’t posses…

Spotlight On...Jess Goldschmidt by Michael Block

Name: Jess GoldschmidtHometown: Pennington, NJEducation: LotsFavorite Credits: Tall Women in Clogs in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival/Dixon Place, accommodating students with dyslexia by walki…

Così fan tutte by Arts Review

Following acclaimed productions of Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro, Sir David McVicar returns to deliver the final instalment of the Da Ponte trilogy, as Opera Australia presents …

Kanze Noh Theatre: If You Want to be in the Noh by Sandi Durell

  by Samuel L. Leiter   A reverential hush blanketed Rose Hall at Lincoln Center as over 1,000 spectators waited patiently for the opening program of the Kanze Noh Theatre to begin…

Dream album: Cast album confirmed for brand new Aussie musical Dream Lover by Erin James

Sony Music to produce cast album for World Premiere of Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical. More than six years ago, AussieTheatre.com reported on the development of brand new music…

Exclusive Audition Video: Stars Krizak & Vilar audition for Daisy & Violet in SIDE SHOW! by Cassie Tongue

Sydney’s Hayes Theatre, arguably the most important thing to happen to Australian musical theatre in decades, is set to announce the cast of the Australian premiere of Side Show  in…

UPDATE: Arizona Theatre Company Faces Deadline To Save 50th Anniversary Season Tomorrow by Michael Dale

July 15th is the deadline to match a 1 million pledge to erase 2 million in debts.

#Getenthused for the Bessies at BAM! Congrats to the Nominees and Awardees This Year. by The Dance Enthusiast

“After five glorious years at the Apollo, we are thrilled to be bringing the awards to BAM’s historic opera house.”  Lucy Sexton, Executive Director of the Bessies.

Two more ‘Hamilton’ cast members leave Broadway production by Mark Kennedy

Meanwhile, the hit Broadway show's producers announced the cast for the upcoming Chicago production.

Photos! Meet the New Cats by Hannah Vine

The cast of the first-ever revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical gathered outside the Neil Simon Theatre. Learn more here.

VIDEO: Which of WAITRESS' Adorable Keane Twins Stars In 'Cooking With Lulu'? by Michael Dale

In a musical about pies, it's natural that the young performers have picked up some baking skills.

9/11 museum stages art exhibition rife with reality by Verena Dobnik Associated Press

NEW YORK • To mark the 15th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, the 9/11 memorial museum is staging an art exhibition that in some cases uses actual remnants of the day of terro…

'Young Frankenstein' makes its Muny debut by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Great dance numbers enliven the Mel Brooks' show

Four shows come to the Peabody by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Comedy and music take the stage at the opera house

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Ojai Playwrights Conference announces its ninth season, Aug 4-14, featuring new works by playwrights Robert Askins, Jon Robin Baitz, Aziza Barnes, Bekah Brunstetter, D…

A MAN LIKE YOU - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

Given the extensive global anxiety about terrorism, it should come as no surprise that a number of playwrights have attempted to shed light on the disturbing issue of hostage-taking by terro…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: July 14, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Read on to catch up on this past week's trends July 1-7, 2016.

First Listen: FOUND Podcast Series Launches with BD Wong by BroadwayWorld

FOUND, a new musical,and Killer Films Media in partnership with Wondery, recently announced the launch of the FOUND podcast series and app. The first episode of the podcast is now available,…

Photo Flash: Tony Yazbeck Celebrates THE FLOOR ABOVE ME Solo Album at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was thrilled to present Tony Award-nominee Tony Yazbeck in concert, celebrating the release of his first studio solo CD, 'The Floor Above Me' PS Class…

TUCK EVERLASTING Cast Recording Release Event Livestreamed Tonight at 7PM by Michael Dale

Creators Tim Federle, Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen will be joined by cast members Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Michael Park and Michael Wartella.

Victoria Clark, Montego Glover and Tsidii Le Loka Take Part in Convicted Producer Garth Drabinsky's MADAME SOUSATZKA Workshop by Jessica Khan

The New York Post writes that convicted forger and producer Garth Drabinsky is planning his next stage project. Rumor is Drabinsky, producing via entertainment company StageVentures, has boo…

Theater News: The Hypocrities Bring a Gilbert and Sullivan Double Header to the Onley

The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado will be performed in repertory.

Theater News: Quiara Alegría Hudes' Water by the Spoonful Set to Begin Performances

Kel Haney directs the production at Premiere Stages.

Theater News: The Hypocrites Bring a Gilbert and Sullivan Double Header to the Olney

The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado will be performed in repertory.

Photo Flash: Opening Night at Ahmanson Theatre's Grey Gardens, Starring Rachel York and Betty Buckley

Michael Wilson directs.

Special Reports: Florence Foster Jenkins Inspires Three Carnegie Hall Debuts

Laura Osnes coaches a group of young singers through their #MyCarnegieMoment.

SIGNATURE IN SCHOOLS by Joe Calarco

I started writing for the Signature in the Schools program 11 years ago under the tutelage of the late, great, Marcia Gardner, and I continue to under current Education Director David Zobel…

Wicked women talk magic and mystery ahead of SSO performance by Maddi Ostapiw

When I conjure an image of Wicked in my mind, I see the hands of two very different women joined in solidarity and friendship during the song ‘For Good’. A fun night of entertainment for…

Timon 2016 (review) by Jon Jon Johnson

Every year we are inundated with Shakespeare adaptations. DC is a city that loves Shakespeare. When companies choose to stage a modern adaptation of one of the Bard’s works, they often app…

Cats Photo Shoot Kicks Off Revival Run of the Purr-fect Broadway Musical

To celebrate the first preview of the show, the cast of the Broadway revival of Cats lined the sidewalk of the Neil Simon Theatre for a playful photo shoot rife with sassy claws and meows. C…

From Japan, a ‘Chicago’ You Probably Haven’t Seen by Jonathan Soble

The Takarazuka Revue, a 102-year-old theater company, is bringing its take on this Broadway musical to the Lincoln Center Festival.

Milton Jones – review by Brian Logan

The Hawth, CrawleyThere's a strain of mathematical nerdiness to all one-liner specialists, of course; the remorseless wordplay, the dismantling of linguistic certainties brick by brick, sugg…

WP Theater Announces 2 World Premieres for 2016-17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre, formerly known as Women's Project Theater, also announces its 2016-18 Lab Artists and new Domestic Partner Program.

Review: At Lincoln Center Festival, Timeless Japanese Noh Dramas by Charles Isherwood

Plays at the Rose Theater include “Okina,” a prayer for peace and long life, and “Hagoromo,” in which an angel loses her robe.

[GALLERY] Opening Night Photos of Grey Gardens The Musical at the Ahmanson by @ This Stage Staff

Review: ‘The Annotated History of the American Muskrat’ Is Worried About America by Laura Collins-Hughes

This play wants to be many things, most of all a commentary on the American Dream, but it is dreamlike in the wrong way.

Convicted felon’s new musical could be a big hit by Michael Riedel

Here’s a promising cast: Victoria Clark, Tony-winning star for “The Light in the Piazza”; Montego Glover, who was the highlight of “Memphis” a few years back; and Tsidii Le Lok…

HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. to Appear in A NIGHT OF REVELS Gala at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe will celebrate A Night of Revels at the 2016 Globe Gala on Saturday, September 24, in support of the theatre's arts engagement and artistic programs. The annual event will feat…

BWW Exclusive: GREASE LIVE Makes EMMY History - Thomas Kail, Marc Platt, David Korins React! by Caryn Robbins

This morning, FOX's live broadcast of GREASE LIVE made history by collecting a total of 10 nominations, the most Emmy nominations ever received for a live musical.

Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller, Support Vocal Ease by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new online auction offers a chance to meet Jessie Muellerafter watching her thrilling performance in WAITRESS.

Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Petkoff, Stephanie Gibson, Steve Rosen and More in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at The Muny by BroadwayWorld

The Muny continues its season with Young Frankenstein now through July 19, directed byMarcia Milgrom Dodge, choreographed by Josh Rhodes and music directed by Charlie Alterman. BroadwayWorld…

BWW TV: Travel to Transylvania with YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at the Muny! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Muny continues its season withYoung Frankenstein now through July 19, directed byMarcia Milgrom Dodge, choreographed by Josh Rhodes and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Check out high…

Laurie Metcalf and Stephen Tobolowsky Set for Road Theatre Company's Summer Playwrights Festival by BroadwayWorld

The Road Theatre Company and Taylor Gilbert, FounderArtistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New W…

The New York Pops with Megan Hilty and Matthew Morrison by Ryan Mikita

Megan Hilty with conductor Steve Reineke and The New York Pops (Photo credit: Richard Termine) Ryan Mikita As The New York Pops has become increasingly popular and successful across the grea…

Video Flash: Roll in the Hay With the Cast of the Muny's Young Frankenstein

The Mel Brooks musical takes the stage in St. Louis.

Theater News: Agatha Christie's Spider's Web Set to Open at the Alley Theatre

A comedy thriller opens the Texas theater's summer season tonight.

Theater News: Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline Old Globe Theatre Gala

Odom will perform in San Diego for the company.

Julia Brothers returns to the B Street Theatre with ‘Clever Little Lies’

The actress has appeared in B Street Theatre productions since its startShe understudied with Marlo Thomas during the first staging of ‘Clever Little Lies’ in New YorkB Street he…

Art review: Fine Art Exhibition on display at State Fair

I’ve been reviewing the California State Fair Fine Art Exhibition, a competition open to all artists in the state, for over 40 years, but I remember seeing the show as … Click to Con…

Live Musicals Receive Significant Emmy Recognition by Michael Gioia

Fox’s Grease: Live received the most Emmy Award nominations of any live musical event, with ten total nods. NBC’s The Wiz Live! also scored big.

Photos! Heidi Klum, Allison Williams and Jennifer Lopez Visit Broadway by Hannah Vine

The celebrities visited School of Rock, The Color Purple and Beautiful:The Carole King Musical on Broadway.

The Wallis & Los Angeles LGBT Center to Hold Benefit Concert for Orlando Victims by @ This Stage Staff

United FORlando, an evening concert and conversation presented by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Los Angeles LGBT Center in memory and support of the victims of …

Photos! Lesli Margherita, Donna McKechnie, Tony Sheldon Offer NYMF Preview by Monica Simoes

Tony Sheldon, Donna McKechnie, Felicia Finley, Will Connolly and more took part in a special preview of this year's New York Musical Festival shows on July 14.

GREY GARDENS • Max & Louie Productions by Andrea

In 1975, a documentary by Albert and David Maysles related the story of two cloistered, interdependent, eccentric residents living in a wealthy East Hampton neighborhood. After years of pros…

People You Should Know . . . Richard Strand by Zack Calhoon

RICHARD STRAND (Playwright) Richard Strand wrote his first play in 1976, a one act entitled Harry and Sylvia. That play won two national awards, was published by Hunter Press and a…

Lineup Set for #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

Mykal Kilgore and Tori Scott will be among the performers.

Tony Winner Leslie Odom Jr. Goes Solo, and Cats Returns to Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre July 14-24

2016 Capital Fringe ‘Elephant in the Room’ by Jonelle Walker

There is an ancient Indian story that tells the tale of blind men unknowingly encountering an elephant. Based on which part of the elephant they touch, each man proposes that the animal is s…

Odds & Ends: George Takei to Headline CSC's Pacific Overtures, Treat for Tveitor Tots & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. George Takei to Headline CSC's Pacific Overtures Oh my! Star Trek legend George Takei, who recently made his Broadway d…

Claw Your Way to CATS with the Broadway Revival's Digital Lottery by BroadwayWorld

Producers The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization announced today the launch of an online ticket lottery for the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic…

VIDEO: Emmy Nominee Tituss Burgess Featured in Emily King's 'BYIMM' Music Video by TV News Desk

New York City's' Emily King has released the feisty music video for her single 'BYIMM', a bonus track from The Switch Deluxe Edition which came out on July 8th.Featuring Emmy nominated stage…

STAGE TUBE: Drew Gehling and Emily Skeggs Get Ready for BROADWAY GAME NIGHT! by BroadwayWorld

BWW TV: Bryant Park Gets Its Groove On with the Cast of MOTOWN! by BroadwayWorld TV

In attendance today was the cast of Motown Chester Gregory, Allison Semmes, J.J. Batteast, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Rashad Naylor, Marq Moss, Rod Harrelson, Galen J. Williams, Jarvis B. Manning, …

Kith v Kin by Jay Van Ort

Theater News: Digital Lottery Announced for Current Broadway Revival of Cats

Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical plays at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Theater News: Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Friedman, and Others Set for Upcoming Public Forum Events

The one-night discussions will explore Privacy, Coriolanus, and more.

Profile Theatre Announces Quiara Alegría Hudes as 2017 Featured Playwright by American Theatre Editors

The company will produce four of Hudes's plays.

Review: The Merchant of Venice at curtainup.com- Berkshires by Chesley Plemmons

A superbly staged and acted production of Shakespeare's controversial play at Shakespeare & Co.

Review: Small Mouth Sounds at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Bess Wohl's clever non-verbal play gets a second run Off-Broadway

In Wake of Canceled Hamlet, TFNA Announces New Season by Olivia Clement

Brooklyn's Theatre for a New Audience has announced its 2016-17 slate of productions.

Shared camaraderie in ‘We Know How You Die!’ by Celia Wren

The show, from Upright Citizens Brigade performers, draws on a volunteer’s life story.

Capital Fringe goes meta with an acting addict and a dating game by Washington Post Staff

Why Fringe is an actors' playground: the latest reviews

Beneath the Punk Veneer: Four Chords and a Gun by Maureen Lee Lenker

by MAUREEN LEE LENKER Johnny and June Carter Cash in Walk the Line to The Four Seasons in Jersey Boys, the musical biography is familiar fodder for storytelling. As neither screenplay no…

Waltzing Mechanics Host We Hear Gathering on July 25 by Bt

On July 25, 2016, Waltzing Mechanics, Chicago's stage for documentary theatre, will host an evening of performances and conversation reflecting current news events entitled We Hear. The gath…

Lisa Lampanelli's STUFFED with Ann Harada and More Set for WP Theater's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

WP Theater formerly known as Women's Project Theater hasannounced its 2016-17 Season at the McGinnCazale Theater 2162 Broadway, at 76th Street, the artists for the 2016-2018 WP Lab and the n…

How did Pokemon Go take over the world? by Chris Jones

Opinions abound as to why Pokemon Go, the augmented reality game, torpedoed Twitter, eclipsed Instagram, one-upped WhatsApp, sizzled Snapchat, toasted Tinder and took over the world. In, lik…

Stars and the City: Trisha Yearwood’s New York by Dei Lewison

I’m from Georgia. What I knew about New York was what I had seen on TV or read in a book or magazine. It was this elusive city. Then to actually come and spend time here, I just got i…

'Book of Mormon' returning to Cleveland's Playhouse Square by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

"The Book of Mormon" is adding a new chapter for Cleveland. Due to popular demand, the national tour of the Broadway hit is returning to Cleveland.

Theater News: Ann Harada to Join Lisa Lampanelli in Women's Project Theater's Stuffed

Lampanelli's play will be directed by Jackson Gay.

Photo Flash: Lesli Margherita Hosts Preview of 2016 New York Musical Festival Productions

The festival runs through August 7 at venues in Manhattan.

Turn Up the Sound on These Top Duets by Ruthie Fierberg

“Friendship, friendship. It’s the perfect blendship”—a full playlist of iconic songs to belt out with your bestie.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS Completes Its Journey by Steve Stettler

In a first-ever collaboration by three professional Vermont theaters, Alan Ayckbourn’s THE NORMAN CONQUESTS will be produced in rotation this spring and summer. Learn more! The post THE NO…

'Grey Gardens': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

This restaging by Michael Wilson of the 2007 Tony winner serves as an outstanding showcase for Rachel York, backed by the legendary Betty Buckley. read more

The Effects of Leaving Home – a response to NOTHIN’S GONNA CHANGE MY WORLD by Dan O'Neil

A response to Mia Rovegno's 'nothin's gonna change my world'

Audra McDonald, Grease: Live & More Stage Favorites Garner Emmy Nominations by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, along with a plethora of Broadway favorites and the team behind Grease: Live, were feeling the love when the Emmy nominations were announced on July 14. …

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES Closes Early at Cherry Lane After Estelle Parsons' Health Scare by BroadwayWorld

Angelina Fiordellisi, Founding Artistic Director of the Cherry Lane Theatre, has issued the following statement regarding the premature closing - effective immediately - of Israel Horovitz's…

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with ON YOUR FEET's David Baida by Broadway's Backbone

In this episodeOn Your Feet'sDavid Baida- If you were to combinephrases like'Slow and steady wins the race,''Don't give up on your dreams,' 'Perseverance is the key,'you'd find the career of…

PRIVACY's Daniel Radcliffe to Kick Off The Public's 2016 Forum Lineup by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater has announced the 2016 Fall Public Forum line-up, featuring an exciting series of one-night-only events and expanded audience engagement programming to explore the ideas a…

TWITTER WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Benanti Visit Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell at SHUFFLE ALONG by Michael Dale

Lin-Manuel Miranda tweets high praise for the show and for Audra McDonald's understudy Darlesia Cearcy.

VIDEO: First Look - Aaron Tveit Stars in Baseball-Themed Drama UNDRAFTED by TV News Desk

Below, check out clips for UNDRAFTED, starring Broadway's Aaron Tveit CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, NEXT TO NORMAL, GREASE LIVE.

Stage Vet Anastasia Barzee Nabs Recurring Role on The CW's BEAUTY & THE BEAST by TV News Desk

TV, film and Broadway actress Anastasia Barzee begins a major recurring role in the final season of The CW's four-time People's Choice Award-winning series BEAUTY amp THE BEAST, beginning Ju…

'Avenue Q’ Collaborators Have Special Attachment To O’Neill Center by Christopher Arnott

Fourteen years ago this summer, at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Robert Lopez thought his career might be over before it had started. The first public reading of "Avenue Q,…

Video: Watch: Katie Bernstein sings Allegro's "The Gentleman Is A Dope"

The European premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical is next month

Maureen Taylor: Taylor Made-Bob Merrill by Sandi Durell

  by Alix Cohen   July’s presentation in the excellent, monthly series New York Cabaret’s Greatest Hits, is Maureen Taylor’s appreciative 2009/2010 Bob Merrill tribute, originall…

Photo & Video Roundup! Eric Ulloa Brings You Along for a Two-Show-Day at On Your Feet!

Eric Ulloa took over Instagram to give followers a look at life backstage at On Your Feet!.

Modern Dance In Hartford And At Wesleyan by Christopher Arnott

The issue-driven local modern dance company TNMOT AZTRO performed the first installment of "Black Boy Jungle" last year at Town & Country Club. Part Two is now ready, and debuting at the sam…

Karen Bradley to replace John Whittingdale as culture secretary by John Plunkett and Jasper Jackson

Former Home Office minister takes on brief including the BBC, press regulation, and the future of Channel 4 Home Office minister Karen Bradley has been named as the new culture secretary in …

Acclaimed Show Ends Run to Preserve Estelle Parsons’ Health by Olivia Clement

Due to a health scare, Out of the Mouths Of Babes will not resume performances Off-Broadway.

Kecia Lewis and Rebecca Naomi Jones Cast in Marie and Rosetta by Olivia Clement

Casting has been announced for Atlantic Theater’s new musical play about a rock-n-roll gospel singer.

See the Cast of Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School in Rehearsal by Hannah Vine

This summer Theatreworks USA will present the Off-Broadway Premiere.

Barbra Streisand Gypsy Film Script Complete and Aiming for 2017 Start by Michael Gioia

Richard LaGravenese, who is adapting the film script with Streisand, shared details on the planned film remake, including that it “won’t be the theatrical Gypsy” audiences know.

Leslie Odom Jr. Promotes Self Titled CD at B&N by Sandi Durell

      Photos by Maryann Lopinto Two days after departing his Tony Award Winning performance of Hamilton, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. was out there readyin…

Theatre for a New Audience Announces 2016-17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features works by Thornton Wilder, Samuel Beckett, Shakespeare, and more.

Harassment of a desperate single mom by Cogency

The Harassment of Iris Malloy, by Zak Berkman. Lisa Rothe directed its world premiere by Poeples Light & Theater Company, Malvern PA. * * While most regional theaters are on summer vaca…

See Hamilton Before It Was a Hit in These Original Rehearsal Shots by Hannah Vine

These original rehearsal shots of the cast reveal an inside look at the musical’s creation Off-Broadway and fine-tuning for Broadway.

Audra McDonald & Other Broadway Black Favorites Get Emmy Nominations by Alicia Samuel

Lead by Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham, The Television Academy announced the nominees for the  2016 Primetime Emmy Awards on Thursday morning. Six-Time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald …

MANIFESTO, a play of historical fiction by Enci

MANIFESTO a play of historical fiction by Dmitry Zvonkov   Veranda of suburban cottage. A sunny spring day. VLADIMIR ILYICH LENIN and LEV DAVIDOVICH TROTSKY, both in their 50s, with mus…

Theater News: Dianne Wiest Joins Theatre for a New Audience's 2016-17 Season

The two-time Oscar winner will star in Samuel Beckett's Happy Days.

Theater News: Kecia Lewis and Rebecca Naomi Jones to Costar in Marie and Rosetta

George Brant presents the world premiere of his new play with music at Atlantic Theater Company.

Theater News: Meet the Purrfect Stars of Broadway's Cats

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical returns to the Great White Way tonight.

Theater News: Estelle Parsons-Led Out of the Mouths of Babes Abruptly Ends Off-Broadway Run

Israel Horovitz's comedy was directed by Barnet Kellman.

Photo Flash: Bess Wohl's Small Mouth Sounds Celebrates Off-Broadway Reopening

Rachel Chavkin directs the acclaimed drama.

New York Pops Goes Underground by Matthew Wexler

The New York Pops will return to Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City on September 19 for a cabaret performance starring Tony nominees Montego Gloverand Joshua Henry. The night will …

Don’t Forget the Human Element in Marketing by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Ricky Young-Howze. In this installment, Ricky Young-Howze discusses his experience marketing his play Last Hope for Twenty Miles, and what he learned for future reference.

Kecia Lewis & Rebecca Naomi Jones Will Lead?MARIE AND ROSETTA at Atlantic Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater CompanyNeil Pepe, Artistic DirectorJeffory Lawson, Managing Director is proud to announce thatKecia LewisMother Courage,Once on This Island andRebecca Naomi JonesAmerican Id…

David Henry Hwang and Christopher Chen to Chat CAUGHT and More at MOCA by BroadwayWorld

The Play Company in collaboration with the Museum of Chinese in America MOCAis pleased topresent a special event onThursday, July 28 at 700pm.

'KIMMY SCHMIDT's Tituss Burgess & Ellie Kemper React to EMMY Noms by TV News Desk

This morning it was announced that UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Ellie Kemper and Tituss Burgess received EMMY nominations for the hit Netflix comedy.

FUN HOME's Judy Kuhn Joins Broadway @ The Art House Series in Provincetown by BroadwayWorld

Judy Kuhn is currently starring in the Tony Award winning Broadway musical 'Fun Home,' for which she was nominated for Tony and Drama League Award Nominations and won the Lucille Lortel Awar…

On Your Feet!'s Ektor Rivera Talks Playing Jesus, Painting During Downtime and Dropping the 'H' by Lindsey Sullivan

Age: "In Act I, I’m 21; in Act II, I’m 38." Hometown: Bayamón, Puerto Rico Current Role: Grammy-winning music producer Emilio Estefan in the effervescent bio-m…

Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr., Episode 8: So Long! by Broadway.com

In the final episode of his Broadway.com vlog, Leslie Odom Jr. shows us some behind-the-scenes moments from his last performance in Hamilton. (Make sure you spot Jennifer Lopez and John Kerr…

Kecia Lewis & Rebecca Naomi Jones to Headline George Brant’s Marie and Rosetta Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Kecia Lewis (Mother Courage, Once on This Island) and Rebecca Naomi Jones (American Idiot, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will star in the world premiere of George Brant’s play with music,…

Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Tapped for Sunday in the Park with George, Starring Jake Gyllenhaal by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It's hot up here! Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford will star opposite the previously reported Jake Gyllenhaal in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Sunday in the Park with George. Tw…

VIDEO: MOTOWN Returns To Broadway As Cast Connects Past and Present by Michael Dale

MOTOWN cast members talk about establishing a connection to the 1960s and gaining perspective while touring the country.

George Takei heading off-Broadway in ‘Pacific Overtures’ by Mark Kennedy

“Star Trek” star George Takei is going from Broadway to off-Broadway — he’ll next star in a spring revival of “Pacific Overtures” by the Classic Stage Company.

My Favorite Song: Garth Brooks by Shelby Behrman

When I was 17 and didn’t have any money, Tammy, my high school sweetheart surprised me with tickets to go see Queen. Now we’re talking. Freddie Mercury was the entertainer of a lifet…

Dara Cameron sings 'Somewhere That's Green' by Morgan Greene

In this week's Showcase, Dara Cameron, currently playing Audrey in American Blues Theater's production of "Little Shop of Horrors," sings the show's hopeful ballad "Somewhere That's Green."…

Tony Award Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry to Exit ‘Hamilton’ This Fall by Amy Sapp

Another original Broadway cast member of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda will exit the stage of the Richard Rodgers Theatre this fall. Renée Elise Goldsberry, w…

People You Should Know . . . E. M. Lewis by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Tom Sanders)E. M. Lewis is a playwright, teacher, and librettist.  Her work has been produced around the world, and published by Samuel French.  She received the Ste…

Emmy Nominations 2016: Watch the Live Stream by Variety Staff

The 68th Emmy Award nominations will be announced on Thursday, July 14 at 8:30 a.m. PT. Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham will do the honors from the Wolf Theatre at the Television Academ…

Renée Elise Goldsberry to trade 'Hamilton' for Netflix series

Tony winner will leave Broadway this fall to star in 'Altered Carbon' with Joel Kinnaman.        

Emmy Nominations 2016: Full List of Nominees by Laura Prudom

The nominations for the 2016 Emmy Awards were announced on July 14; check out the nominees who will be vying for Emmys on September 18, with the full list to come. Lead Actor in a Drama Seri…

2016 Emmy Nominations: ‘Game of Thrones’ Leads Field, ‘The Americans,’ ‘Mr. Robot’ Grab Series Bids by Cynthia Littleton

HBO’s epic fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” once again leads the pack of contenders for the Primetime Emmy Awards, grabbing 23 nominations for its sixth season. “Thron…

Los Gatos Youth Theatre presents 'The Music Man' and 'The Addams Family' by Kim Ratcliff, For Silicon Valley Community Newspapers

Rehearsal for the Los Gatos Youth Theatre was a bit boisterous on a late afternoon in June. Inside Los Gatos High School's Prentiss Brown Auditorium, cast members were on stage belting out t…

Emmy Awards 2016: The Nominees by The New York Times

Here are the nominees for the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.

See how the cost of a movie ticket has changed since 1940 by Natalie Morin, Graphiq

MooseRoots, a genealogy data site by Graphiq, crunched the numbers to visualize the cost of a movie ticket every year since 1940.

Still Waiting by Hugh Iglarsh

TV News: Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, and More Theater Folk Nab 2016 Emmy Nominations

Fox's Grease Live! telecast was also honored with 10 nominations.

Theater News: George Takei to Star in Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Pacific Overtures

John Doyle will direct the production at Classic Stage Company.

First Ever Scent Festival 'Osmodrama' Kicks Off in Berlin by Lisa Contag

St. Johannes Evangelist Kirche in Berlin’s gallery district Auguststraße will host a special event for the next nine weeks: “Osmodrama,” a festival dedicated to “olfactory art“ �…

NEWS: Union Theatre reclaims another West End ‘flop’, Children of Eden by Press Releases

Twenty-five years after its original West End production, Children of Eden will return to London in a new production at the Union Theatre, running from 10 August to 10 September 2016, with a…

Union Theatre stages 25th anniversary revival of Children of Eden

The original West End production, care of the Royal Shakespeare Company, may have been relatively short-lived (four months in 1991) but its cast included Frances Ruffelle and Ruthie Henshall…

George Takei Will Star in Revival of Pacific Overtures by Andrew Gans

Classic Stage Company will present the Sondheim musical in 2017.

Audra McDonald, Viola Davis, Bryan Cranston Among 2016 Emmy Nominees by Olivia Clement

A slew of Tony Award winners including Bryan Cranston and Audra McDonald are among the contenders.

Dave Malloy's Ghost Quartet to Play Outdoors in Brooklyn by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed show will be presented as a free outdoor concert for one night only.

Interview: Diana Oh Bares it All for the Final Installation of {my lingerie play} by Emily Gawlak

Let’s play a little game of word association. Quick, what’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word lingerie? Sex, maybe? Victoria’s Secret Angels sprawled out lust…

Matilda the Musical extended through Nov. 27 by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

New tickets for Mirvish presentation go on sale July 16.

George Takei to Lead 'Pacific Overtures' by David Rooney

The original 'Star Trek' alumnus returns to the New York stage in the Stephen Sondheim musical after making his Broadway debut last season in 'Allegiance.' read more

Annaleigh Ashford Joins Jake Gyllenhaal in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at City Center; Benefit Shows Added! by BroadwayWorld

Great news this morning New York City Center's gala concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will now star Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashfor…

VIDEO: UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Tituss Burgess Blasts No-Show Movers by Michael Dale

A bad experience with a moving company leads to scathing reviews on Yelp and Instagram.

Dianne Wiest in HAPPY DAYS, Four Shakespeare Plays and More Slated for Theater for a New Audience's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

Theatre for a New Audience, Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz, announces its 2016-17 season at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place, featuringfour productions of Shak…

Audra McDonald, Bryan Cranston, GREASE LIVE Among Theater Stars Nominated for 68th Annual EMMY AWARDS by Caryn Robbins

This morning, Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham presented the nominations for the 68th EMMY AWARDS from the Wolf Theatre at the Academy's newly-opened Saban Media Center.

Nominations Announced for 68th Annual EMMY AWARDS; Updating Live! by Caryn Robbins

Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham present the nominations for the 68th EMMY AWARDS from the Wolf Theatre at the Academy's newly-opened Saban Media Center.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman Mentors Broadway Artists Alliance Students by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award Nominee and School of Rock's leading man, Alex Brightman, visited the students of Broadway Artists Alliance on Thursday, July 7th. Brightman spoke of how his career journey led to…

ALLEGIANCE's George Takei Boards PACIFIC OVERTURES at Classic Stage Company by BroadwayWorld

George Takei, who recently starred in the Broadway musical Allegiance, has been cast as 'Reciter' in Classic Stage Company's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's PACIFI…

Video: Watch: Katie Bernstein sings Allegro's "The Gentleman Is A Dope"

The European premiere of Rogers and Hammerstein's musical is next month

First release: Watch Katie Bernstein sing 'The Gentleman is a Dope' from Allegro

If this first song release is anything to go by, we are in for a mighty treat with Rodgers and Hammerstein's ALLEGRO. The 1947 Broadway musical receives its long-awaited European premiere ne…

Toyah Willcox rock musical to run at open air theatre in London by Matthew Hemley

A musical based on novel Crime and Punishment that features the music of Toyah Willcox will run at open air theatre the

Francis Reid obituary by Iain Mackintosh

My colleague and friend Francis Reid, who has died aged 85, was a man of the theatre: not an actor, playwright or director, but a significant player whose contribution was made backstage. He…

Hand to God at Studio Theatre (review) by Jill Kyle-Keith

Not everything made big is made better. And not everything on a large Broadway stage is improved by a cavernous space. Sometimes the best gifts are in tiny boxes. So it is with Studio Theat…

Carnegie Hall Lines Up Jonathan Groff, Kelli O’Hara and Laura Osnes by Adam Hetrick

The music of Lerner and Loewe, Kander and Ebb and more will be part of the season slate.

Paul Thornley Chats About Harry Potter and The Cursed Child by Olivia Clement

The actor who plays an adult Ron Weasley in the stage production reveals exciting details.

right left with heels by Steven Morris

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Ensemble Studio Theatre One-Acts, Program B by Steven Morris

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‘Sunday in the Park With George,’ With Jake Gyllenhaal, Adds 2 Performances by Michael Paulson

In addition to a Oct. 24 performance at City Center, sold out, shows have been scheduled for Oct. 25 and 26. And Annaleigh Ashford will play the love interest.

Kurt Weill and the Cuttlefish Hotel by Steven Morris

The post Kurt Weill and the Cuttlefish Hotel appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Tony Actor Roundtable: What’s Next For The Great White Way? by Jazmine Harper-Davis

The Hollywood Reporter is famous for its roundtables, pairing up a group of Hollywood’s most popular actors to sit around and talk about the politics of Hollywood. Those selected are u…

Theater News: Annaleigh Ashford Joins Jake Gyllenhaal in Sunday in the Park With George

New York City Center adds performances of the sold-out concert production.

Just Announced: Audra McDonald Nominated for Emmy Award by Amy Sapp

The Broadway starlet Audra McDonald has received a 2016 Emmy nomination for her role in HBO’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. McDonald also won the Tony Award for her po…

Queering Machismo from Michoacán to Montrose: Purple Eyes by Josh Inocéncio by [email protected] (jamie)

By Trevor Boffone. Trevor Boffone on Josh Inocéncio’s solo show, Purple Eyes , presented in special collaboration with ProyectoTeatro in Austin, Texas.

Leslie Odom Jr.’s Touching Speech to Cynthia Erivo at Sardi’s by Jazmine Harper-Davis

I rarely use the hashtag #RelationshipGoals , but in this case I’ll make an exception. One of the most genuine, most talented friendships on Broadway between Leslie Odom Jr. and Cynthi…

Broadway Originals Concert Features Actors Performing Songs They Introduced by Andrew Gans

Expect to hear tunes from Sweeney Todd, Nine, Beauty and the Beast, Jersey Boys and more.

Karen Bradley appointed culture secretary in cabinet reshuffle by David Hutchison

Karen Bradley has been named the culture secretary after new prime minister Theresa May sacked John Whittingdale from the post. The shake-up

THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA – Touring by Matt Merritt

Shakespeare’s early plays are often problematic, with the bawdier comedies such as The Comedy of Errors the faults are hidden within some gloriously silly slapstick, but in The Two Gentlem…

VIDEO: Betty Buckley & Rachel York Discuss GREY GARDENS THE MUSICAL by TV News Desk

Below, watch the show's leading ladies Rachel York and Betty Buckley discuss the show during an appearance on ABC news.

BroadwayWorld Joins Roku- Watch Our Exclusive Content Today! by BroadwayWorld

We were the first theatre website to bring you your favorite Broadway coverage viaApple TV, and now BroadwayWorld is excited to announce that you can catch all of our content on Roku

Montego Glover and Joshua Henry to Join The New York Pops at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

On September 19, 2016, The New York Pops will return to Feinstein's54 Below in Manhattan, NY, for a cabaret performance starring Tony nominees Montego Glover and Joshua Henry. The night will…

Underbelly to transform Leicester Square for Christmas 2016 by Matthew Hemley

Underbelly, the production company behind the London Wondergound and Udderbelly festivals on the South Bank, is to transform Leicester Square into a

Global conference on arts inclusion and accessibility for the disabled coming to Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host 400 arts administrators from around the world for the 16th annual Kennedy Center Leadership Exchange in the Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference…

Dazzling 'Evolution Of The Eighties' Fashions On Display At Jorgensen by Susan Dunne

In the world of fashion, the '80s was an era of excess: bright and shiny fabrics, wild patterns, gaudy sweaters, big neck bows, bigger shoulder pads and even bigger hair. Women took cues fro…

Further 4% budget cut for NI Arts Council in 2016/17 by Michael Quinn

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is to see its budget reduced by nearly £500,000 to £10.49 million in 2016/17. The cut

Theatre News: Union Theatre to stage revival of Children of Eden

Stephen Schwartz's musical will return to London 25 years after it first premiered in the capital

Broadway Originals by Barry

Theater History Repeats Itself Friday with Stars Returning to Their Roles for Broadway Originals By: Beau Jared So you’ve heard about Tony Danza, Daniel Reichard, and Beth Fowler stopping…

Matt Smith took a huge risk with Unreachable – the result is unmissable by Lyn Gardner

The Doctor Who star could have played it safe when he returned to theatre. Instead he joined an ensemble creating a show from scratch in rehearsals. Career suicide? Not at all When Matt Smit…

Arts Council England national portfolio changes include move to four-year terms by David Hutchison

Arts Council England will fund major organisations for four year-periods instead of three, it has been confirmed. The funding body has made

Andy Serkis becomes honorary patron of Lancaster’s Dukes theatre by Matthew Hemley

Actor Andy Serkis has become an honorary patron of Lancaster arts venue the Dukes. Serkis, who has performed with the theatre 14

Do Not Disturb (review) by Susan Galbraith

  Do Not Disturb is big as Fringe shows go -an ambitious chamber opera in fact, with 11 singers, 5 instrumentalists, plus stage and music directors. As in his previous work, the “hor…

Oscar Isaac Hamlet Making Move from TFNA to Public Theater by Olivia Clement

Artistic differences have prompted the Sam Gold-helmed production starring Oscar Isaac to change theatres.

How to Give Birth to a Rabbit (review) by Amy Couchoud

When we meet Mary Toft at the beginning of How to Give Birth to a Rabbit, she sings “I’d give my blood” to rise above her life of poverty and indigence, and that’s exactly what she d…

Theater News: Theatre for a New Audience Cancels Hamlet, Starring Star Wars' Oscar Isaac

Fun Home Tony winner Sam Gold has pulled the production, citing creative differences.

Theater News: Reagle Music Theatre to Present George and Ira Gershwin's Crazy for You

Broadway alums Kirby and Beverly Ward star in the production.

Jasmine Holloway Sings The Color Purple Finale At Carnegie Hall by Kristen Martin

Jasmine Holloway  sang The Color Purple finale song at Carnegie Hall on July 12, 2016. Holloway (21-year-old mentee of TCP cast member, Rema Webb) was selected for “The Carnegie Hall Mom…

Fuse Visual Arts Review: Leon Steinmetz — Picturing the Artful Comedy of Commedia dell’Arte by Ian Thal

In this splendid exhibition, Leon Steinmetz displays a deep appreciation of the complexity of commedia dell'arte.

What Did You Think of the Show? Company One Wants to Know by American Theatre Editors

It's not just about talkbacks at the small Boston theatre---it's about creating safe spaces for engagement with often uncomfortable work.

Classical Theatre of Harlem Presents Macbeth by Jerrica White

“They think me Macbeth, ambition is my folly. I’m a polymath, a pain in the..” Okay, okay, okay. You’re tired of the Hamilton references? I’ll “Take A Break.” (That was the las…

BWW TV Exclusive: Get On Your Feet for Broadway's Next Puerto Rican Superstar, Ektor Rivera! by BroadwayWorld TV

Get ready Broadway. A new superstar has arrived fromPuerto Rico, and he isn't conga-ing back anytime soon

Watch Betty Buckley and Rachel York Discuss Grey Gardens by Andrew Gans

The TV interview also features footage of the Los Angeles production.

CARGO – Arcola Theatre by Laura Kressly

Civil war is raging in the formerly united, newly named Kingdom. Loyalists and rebels have divided up the charred, frightened remains. Religious fundamentalism and capital punishment are the…

Edgy ‘Cirkopolis’ Wows, Entertains at the Arsht by Bill Hirschman

Cique Eloize's Cirkopolis cast has in common with their itinerant ancestors is the determination to thrill audiences with death-defying feats of agility, daredevil tricks and silly clown ant…

Feature: Digital Communications for Theatre on a Budget by Rebekah Ellerby

The National Theatre has announced it will be investing in theatrical virtual reality. Digital theatre is such a tangible concept that it’s also a brand in itself. We watch actors rehearse…

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

They could never leave you.Alice RipleyandEmily Skinnerare UNATTACHED and Broadwayworld was there as they teared the paint off the walls of Feinstein's54 Below with both new material and som…

NORMATIVITY's Aneesh Sheth on Advocacy of Diverse Casting by BroadwayWorld

On the Advocacy of Diverse Casting- by Aneesh Sheth

Up on the Marquee: A BRONX TALE by Walter McBride

A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. Previews will begin Thursday, November 3, 2016. The new musical wil…

VIDEO: Megan Hilty, Matthew Broderick & More Return to 1950's Hollywood in RULES DON'T APPLY by Movies News Desk

Megan Hilty NOISES OFF, SMASH, Matthew Broderick THE PRODUCERS, Warren Beatty and more star in the new film RULES DON'T APPLY

Photo Coverage: MOTOWN's Berry Gordy gets His Place on the Walls of Sardi's! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Motown founder and legendary songwriter, producer, director, innovative entrepreneur, teacher and visionary Berry Gordy joined the ranks of Broadway royalty as he was honored…

Brooklyners! See Charles Busch’s “Psycho Beach Party” for Free! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, CAMP, Indie Theatre, PLUGS Tagged: BROOKLYN, Charles Busch, Old Stone House, Park Slope, Piper Theatre, Psycho Beach Party

Theatre News: Toyah Willcox musical to play free open air festival

Based on Dostoevsky's novel, Crime and Punishment receives its world premiere in August

Hot Clip of the Day: Jarran Muse's American Idiot Cover Takes Your Breath Away

Motown's Marvin Gaye, Jarran Muse, returns to his American Idiot roots and the result is stunning.

Sylvester Stallone praises 'Rocky' toddler's viral workout by The Associated Press

A video of a toddler mimicking Sylvester Stallone's moves while watching a clip of the training montage in "Rocky II" has earned kudos from the actor himself....

Broadway star Barbara Cook recounts highs, lows in memoir by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Barbara Cook has won a Tony Award, a Grammy and she's a Kennedy Center honoree. But the thing she seems most pleased about these days is her latest title - a…

Australian Ballet: Swan Lake review – a royal tragedy lifted by its leads by Judith Mackrell

Coliseum, LondonChoreographer Graeme Murphy gives his characters a more contemporary edge and it’s the principals, especially Amber Scott, who carry the eveningWhen Australian Ballet first…

Motown’s Berry Gordy Receives Sardi’s Portrait by Hannah Vine

Motown creator and legendary songwriter, producer and director joined the famed walls July 13.

Free Range (review) by Jeffrey Walker

If your tastes lean toward the silly, far-fetched and ironic, look no further than Free Range – a title that may be more a commentary about the style of theatre you will see here tha…

Elizabeth Bruce’s Theatrical Journey, arts in the community by Guest Writer

A phone rings. The voice on the other end reports that there’s an emergency: a teddy bear has broken its leg and needs to see a doctor right away. Thankfully, the phone was answered by tea…

People You Should Know . . . Lindsay Joy by Zack Calhoon

Lindsay Joy (Playwright) was born and bred on the mean streets of rural New Hampshire and has since become a Brooklyn transplant. She's a proud member of the all-lady, ass-kicking Beehive Co…

Photo Flash: Motown The Musical's Berry Gordy Receives a Sardi's Caricature

Gordy wrote the book for the musical, which is inspired by the creation of his record label.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 14, 2016 by Susan Grace

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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Filled to the brim with classic songs from the 1940’s and 1950’s, this touring show has plenty to entertain audiences – not least the tap dancing skills of the performers.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 7/14/16- Arthur Laurents by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Arthur Laurents Laurents' first play, Home of the Brave, opened on Broadway in 1945, followed by many others. He wrote his first musical, West Side Story, in 1957, followed by…

Photo Coverage: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Celebrates Opening Night! by Jennifer Broski

SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, written byBess Wohl, returns to New York this summer for a strictly limited engagement. Directed by Obie Award-winnerRachel ChavkinNatasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of…

BWW Interview: 2016 National High School Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl! by Maeve Riley

2016 National Musical Theatre Award Winner, Josh Strobl, sits down with BWW to give us the onstage AND backstage scoop from the Jimmy Awards and Jerry Herman Awards

54 Celebrates the Muppets by Barry

By: Iris Wiener When Broadway artists want to send a love letter to an iconic group of Muppetational friends, they certainly know how to do it in style. Under the superbly intelligent direc…

Features: 10 Edinburgh Fringe shows about the housing crisis

Housing is a hot topic at this year's festival

Theatre News: Kerry Ellis and Lauren Samuels attend American Idiot opening night

The musical opened at the Arts Theatre last night

Review: "Bye Bye Birdie" at Goodspeed by Mark G. Auerbach

A delightful revival with fun performances that's perect for a summer night near the Connecticut shore.

International: Shakespeare meets Chinese opera in Coriolanus mash-up by Georgia Snow

There is a sense of oriental mystery around China’s theatrical history. Its forms and processes have rarely entered Western consciousness and its

International news round-up: July 14 by The Stage

Irish tour to US IRELAND/ DUBLIN Dublin’s Abbey Theatre is touring part of its centenary 2016 programme Waking the Nation across North America.

Brian Blessed: ‘I’m not bitter towards the West End. I just can’t stand it’ by Jo Caird

Brian Blessed, it turns out, is a hard man to interrupt. Not until nearly two hours after my arrival at the Surrey

‘London Calling’ in Toronto Summer Music Festival by Trish Crawford

Shakespeare, Benjamin Britten and Elgar among the British artists celebrated in three-week fest.

Fuse Book Review: Franz Liszt — Piano Man by Jonathan Blumhofer

Hilmes’ fascination with Liszt’s public notoriety stands front-and-center in this biographical effort.

Watch a Livestream of Today's 68th Annual EMMY AWARD Nominations Announcement Here! by Caryn Robbins

Anthony Anderson and Lauren Graham present the nominations for the 68th EMMY AWARDS from the Wolf Theatre at the Academy's newly-opened Saban Media Center.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jason Graae, Sharon Wilkins, John Treacy Egan, Bets Malone and More in SEUSSICAL at Music Circus by BroadwayWorld

The 66th Music Circus season continues with the delightful and enduring musical Seussical, playing now thru July 17. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below

Thomas Sanders Announces Premiere Tour ULTIMATE STORYTIME by BroadwayWorld

Reboot the People announces Thomas Sanders' premiere tour of Ultimate Storytime,a new musical comedy by Jacob Fjeldheim- starring social media sensation Thomas Sanders- will tour 17 cities t…

Lineup Announced for the Launch of THE GREEN CATALYST at American Beauty Bar by BroadwayWorld

The Show Goes On Productions is partnering with Lyrics To Go to launch a new series called THE GREEN CATALYST on July 20th, at American Beauty Bar, 251 W. 30th St., between 7th amp 8th Aves.…

Photos: First look: Crazy For You rehearsals

Tom Chambers and Caroline Sheen star in the classic musical

Features: 7 Pokémon Go characters you can catch in the West End

The app has been officially launched in the UK, so naturally we took it on a test drive around theatreland

Through the Mill review – Judy Garland bio reveals how a star is torn by Michael Billington

Southwark Playhouse, LondonRay Rackham’s musical brings us three Garlands at different periods of her life and deals with the causes and the symptoms of the star’s declineI once said tha…

Scared of standup? Making the leap from the safety of sketch comedy by Brian Logan

Katy Brand and Kieran Hodgson were intimidated at first by the idea of going it alone on stage. But plenty of comedians journey between sketch troupes and solo performance – taking refuge …

BEYOND CARING – Manchester by Kristy Stott

Alexander Zeldin’s perception of life on the lowest rung of the employment ladder is precise, darkly comic and painstakingly accurate.

Photos: Small Mouth Sounds Opening Night Festivities by Jk Clarke

        Wednesday night, July 13 saw the opening of Bess Wohl’s play, Small Mouth Sounds, at the Pershing Square Signature Center/Linney Theater. Having played a so…

Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. Begins NYC Concert Engagement by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning actor performs a series of concerts at the McKittrick Hotel.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of SEUSSICAL at Music Circus - Jason Graae, Sharon Wilkins and More! by Stage Tube

The 66th Music Circus season continues with the delightful and enduring musical Seussical. Explore the witty, wild and whimsical world ofDr. Seussas you've never seen it before. Travel back …

America’s forgotten great composers by Terry Teachout

In this week’s Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column I talk about a generation of American classical composers who fell through the cracks—and a new attempt to revive their music. H…

Here‘s ‘Looking’ at You, Jonathan Groff by Kathryn Shattuck

There is a future after “Hamilton.” For Mr. Groff, lately departed from the role of King George III (Awesome! Wow!), is a version of “Looking: The Movie.”

BalletX 2016 Summer Series with Klip Collective by Jim Rutter

BalletX's Summer Series brings technology into dance. But in the contest between human and machine, which one prevails?

Adam's Call: Michael Raver's Fire on Babylon: The Heat is On by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Michael Raver's "Fire on Babylon": The Heat is On: Michael Raver is a rising playwright everyone should have their eye on! His new play, "Fire on Babylon," which is in the Fresh…

Who should replace Daveed Diggs in ‘Hamilton’? by Hardeep Phull

He got the job done, and now the Tony Award-winning “Hamilton” star Daveed Diggs is dropping the mic for good. On the heels of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s final curtain-call as the m…

2 more 'Hamilton' principals leave; Chicago cast revealed by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Two new Tony Award-winners from "Hamilton" - Daveed Diggs and Renée Elise Goldsberry - will soon leave the Broadway company, while producers unveil…

This Week’s Ham4Ham: Come for Rory O’Malley’s Emcee Debut, Stay for Daveed Diggs’s Dabbing Skills by Devon Ivie

If the video of Rory O'Malley's Ham4Ham hosting debut is any indication, he's going to make a fine, fine emcee. But this week's Ham4Ham was overshadowed by some somber news — Daveed Diggs,…

Theater Review: Near-Silence Never Sounded So Good As in Small Mouth Sounds by Jesse Green

Aside from an occasional unicorn like The Humans, Off and Off–Off Broadway plays almost never dare transfer to Broadway anymore, which means that New Yorkers who miss them in their origina…

2 more 'Hamilton' principals leave; Chicago cast revealed

NEW YORK (AP) - Two new Tony Award-winners from "Hamilton" - Daveed Diggs and Renée Elise Goldsberry - will soon leave the Broadway company, while producers unveiled the new cast of t…

London Theater Review: ‘The Stripper,’ A New Musical by The Creator of ‘Rocky Horror Show’ by Gordon Cox

Horribly misogynistic or fatally misjudged? Turns out “The Stripper,” the pulp fiction pastiche by “The Rocky Horror Show” creator Richard O’Brien, is both. Ad…

Broadway AM Report, 7/14/2016 - CATS, Leslie Odom Jr. and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news CATS begins previews on the Great White Way, HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. starts his concert series at The McKittrick, theBROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK series continues with stars f…

BWW's On This Day - July 14, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Sell A Door: Theatre sector must contribute to Brexit debate by Sell A Door

As new Prime Minister Theresa May forms her Brexit government, Sell a Door founders David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree have outlined their concerns about how Brexit impacts them as the…

Almanac: Oscar Wilde on the danger of giving advice by Terry Teachout

“It is always a silly thing to give advice, but to give good advice is absolutely fatal.” Oscar Wilde, “The Portrait of Mr. W.H.”

Competition: Win tickets to Extravaganza Macabre at Battersea Arts Centre by The Stage

Extravaganza Macabre; a tale of villainy and valour in Victorian LondonJoin us for an evening of wild music and audience mischief, as the

Leading directors hit out at ‘appalling’ pay by Matthew Hemley

Dominic Cooke and Paulette Randall are among leading directors who have criticised poor levels of pay in their sector. Their comments come

Kit Harington: Prejudice against ‘responsive’ audiences threatens to kill theatre by David Hutchison

Doctor Faustus star Kit Harington has leapt to the defence of young theatregoers, claiming that prejudice against “energised and responsive” audiences could

Michael Flatley launches dance academy by Georgia Snow

Michael Flatley is to launch his own dance academy later this year. Flatley’s new venture will begin teaching classes in and around

Into the Woods, Menier Chocolate Factory, theatre review: 'Joyously ingenious and teasingly incongruous' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a rather delightful surprise. Fiasco, a US-based ensemble theatre company, specialise in playfully pared-down productions that put the e…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Stripper at the St James Studio by Emma Clarendon

From Richard O'Brien and the creative team behind cult hit The Rocky Horror Show comes this new whodunnit musical mystery, which continues at the St James' Theatre's studio until 13 August 2…

Obituary: Caroline Aherne by Michael Quinn

With her geriatric chat-show host Mrs Merton and coarse couch potatoes The Royle Family, Caroline Aherne refashioned the template and tone of

Today on Broadway: Thursday, July 14, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Multiple World-Changing #Hamilton Announcements, #AmyRyan & @ZoeintheCities Join @RTC_NYC’s #LoveLoveLove, and More! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through…

Review: American Idiot (Arts Theatre)

Newton Faulkner makes his West End debut as Johnny

Photos and podcast: Going Through the Q&A Mill with three Judy Garlands by Terri Paddock

I first saw – and adored – Through the Mill when it premiered at the London Theatre Workshop (then above a pub in Fulham) last year. I was delighted when the show, which revolves…

Photos and podcast: Going Through the Mill with three Judy Garlands

Faves founder Terri Paddock chaired a Q&A with THROUGH THE MILL's three Judy Garlands - #StageFaves Helen Sheals, Lucy Penrose and Belinda Wollaston - after Wednesday evening's performance a…

Into the Woods, Menier Chocolate Factory by Matt Wolf

"Children will listen," or so goes a lyric to one of the most heart-rending numbers in Into the Woods, the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical that seems rarely to be long-absent from the …

Darktales: How many people get a do-over 21 years on? by Tim Arthur

It’s relatively rare in life that you’re offered the chance of a do-over – the chance to go back to something and re-examine it, refresh it or even re-work it entirely.

Annie Bannister: Fully accessible performances are the future of theatre by Annie Bannister

Earlier this year, I read a Green Room column in The Stage in which actors discussed their experiences of relaxed performances. My

Why working with a big brand doesn’t have to mean selling out by Tom Wicker

The Faction theatre company’s latest production is a pop-up staging of Shakespeare’s comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. But it’s not where you

Weekly Theatre Podcast: Karagula, Maggie & Pierre, Cuttin’ It by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

This week the London theatre bloggers discuss new Off-West End plays: Karagula at Tottenham Hale's Stys, Maggie and Pierre at the Finborough and Cuttin' It at the Royal Court Upstairs.

Kit Harington defends theatregoers criticised for eating and talking by Amelia Hill

Game of Thrones actor who starred in West End show Doctor Faustus says prejudice towards younger fans could kill theatreKit Harington, the Game of Thrones star who found himself at the centr…

Review: Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF): ‘The Wedding Gift’ by Robert Michael Oliver

Chisa Hutchinson’ The Wedding Gift takes its audience into a fascinating world: an exotic “paradise” where matriarchy rules and the white / black power dynamic is turned on…

‘Come to Their Cabaret’: Meet the Cast of PWLT’s ‘Cabaret’: Part 3: Catherine Lyon and Larry Keeling by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Prince William Little Theatre’s production of Cabaret, meet Catherine Lyon and Larry Keeling. Joel: Where have local theatergoers seen …

Great artistic directors know when to make an exit by Lyn Gardner

Christopher Haydon is stepping down as the AD of London’s Gate theatre after five years in the post. Finding the right time to move on is vitalHow long should an artistic director stay in …

Faith Prince and her 'showboy' take the cabaret stage by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Broadway and sitcom star will team up with Jason Graae.

Review: Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF): ‘The Second Girl’ by Robert Michael Oliver

Ronan Noone’s The Second Girl received its second chance opening at the Contemporary American Theater Festival last weekend and, like its hardscrabble characters, it’s a well-deserved se…

The RSC Swan Theatre - in pictures by Guardian Staff

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan theatre is celebrating its 30th birthday with a season that includes The Two Noble Kinsmen and The Rover. Those two plays were performed in the Swan’…

A Divine Chat with Mother Superior: Mary Martello of Walnut Street Theatre’s ‘Sister Act’ by Henrik Eger

“I live my life as a flawed character” Mary Martello started performing at the age of seven and “has continued through four kids and fifty years.” She began in Michigan (where she t…

Grease UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The mega-musical hit Grease will tour the UK in 2017. Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time, as bad-boy Danny and the girl…

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: July 14 by Mark Shenton

It’s a slow week for big openings, but I’m particularly looking forward to welcoming the Union Theatre to a new home – directly

Daniel Evans: Theatres, like this country, need great leadership by Daniel Evans

Last month’s political events have brought the notion of leadership into sharp focus. As our political leaders were resigning left, right and

Anneliese Van Der Pol and Jeanna De Waal Lead COOKIES, Starting Tonight at NYMF by BroadwayWorld

Anneliese Van Der Pol 'That's So Raven', Jeanna De Waal Kinky Boots, American Idiot, Brynn Williams 13, Bye Bye Birdie, and Trent Armand Kendall Into The Woods, Bat Boy will star in The New …

Andre De Shields Guest Stars in WOZ: A ROCK CABARET, Beginning Tonight at Victory Gardens Theater by BroadwayWorld

Joining the original cast as the Wizard is Tony Award-nominated actor Andre De Shields, Broadway's original 'The Wiz' 1975.

Megan McGinnis Stars in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globepresents the West Coast premiere of Paul Gordon's delightfully romantic new musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, developed with Rick Boynton and presented in association with Chicago …

HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Kicks Off Residency at The McKittrick Hotel by BroadwayWorld

Grammy and Tony-winning star of Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr., will headline a concert residency at The McKittrick Hotel's intimate Manderley Bar for three consecutive Today nights beginning ton…

Queer Composers For Orlando Benefit Set for Loft227 Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Queer Composers For Orlando Concert will be hosted at Midtown Manhattan's Loft227 tonight, July 14th, in one of the largest gatherings of contemporary Musical Theater composers for a ver…

Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Charm City Players by E. Lee Nicol by Guest Author

Disney Magic rarely disappoints and the same can be said for Charm City Players. Their latest full production of The Little Mermaid can be seen now through July 17, 2016 at the gorgeous Harr…

Linzi Hateley on 'Traumatic' Carrie Memories, Not Vacationing in Greece & Returning to the West End in Mamma Mia! by Matt Wolf

Linzi Hateley will be forever remembered for playing the title role in the musical Carrie in Stratford and on Broadway when she was still a teenager. Now 45 she is legging it in Lycra once a…

Let the Memory Live Again! Broadway Revival of Cats, Led by Leona Lewis, Begins Previews by Broadway.com

Jellicle cats come out tonight, Jellicle cats come one, come all! The Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats will begin preview performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on July 14.…

On the Couch with Vika Bull by Arts Review

Who is Vika Bull? Appearing in At Last The Etta James Story at the Sydney Opera House, and is very much looking forward to it. The Opera House is a beautiful venue set in one of the most b…

Kyrie Irving Talks NBA Championship & Rio at ESPYs by Young Hollywood

Kyrie Irving Talks NBA Championship & Rio at ESPYs YH catches up with Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving at the BODY at The ESPYs pre-party event to find out how the NBA star celeb…

DeAndre Jordan on Baring All for ESPN Magazine by Young Hollywood

DeAndre Jordan on Baring All for ESPN Magazine YH chats with L.A. Clippers star DeAndre Jordan at the BODY at the ESPYs pre-party event, where the conversation naturally takes a turn for the…

Small Mouth Sounds: Theater review by David Cote

Silence is golden in Bess Wohl’s exquisite play set at an upstate meditation retreat where six strangers take (and mostly break) a vow not to speak. But baser metals also emerge from the v…

Queer Composers for Orlando Benefit Presented Tonight by Andrew Gans

The concert is held in Manhattan at Loft 227.

Free Broadway in Bryant Park Concert Presented Today by Andrew Gans

The concert features Laura Michelle Kelly, Chester Gregory and more.

Jeremy Jordan and Karen Olivo Star in Hollywood Bowl West Side Story by Andrew Gans

The concert evenings are presented July 14 and 19.

Civil War Comedic Drama Butler Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Richard Strand’s historical play is playing at 59E59 Theaters Off-Broadway.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: July 14 by David Gewirtzman

West Coast Premiere of Sense and Sensibility Musical Opens by Andrew Gans

The Paul Gordon musical is playing a limited engagement at San Diego's Old Globe.

Jellicle Cats Come Out Tonight as Broadway Revival Begins by Andrew Gans

Leona Lewis will perform “Memory” in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Why the New Full-Time Hamilton Almost Left the Business by Robert Simonson

Long before Javier Muñoz became the most famous replacement actor in Broadway history, he almost gave everything up before hitting the Heights.

The Hot List of events for the weekend of July 14-17

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Stage preview: Former high school football player steps into lead role of 'Shrek the Musical' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rory Donovan and Andre Jordan had met just a few days earlier, but Pittsburgh CLO’s Shrek and Donkey were already finishing each other’s sentences and sharing a bag of chips.

Theater Notes: What's next for CMU alums Odom, Goldsberry and 'Hamilton' co-stars by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Hamilton” said farewell this week to its leading players — creator-star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo and Leslie Odom Jr., the Carnegie Mellon University grad who won best actor in…