FROM DOWN UNDER: Coppélia by Simon Parris

The Australian Ballet takes audiences on a trip back in time, returning charming storybook ballet Coppélia to its original 1979 home at the Palais Theatre.

'Hamilton's' Lin-Manuel Miranda freestyles while Chris Jones beatboxes in Chicago by Morgan Greene

Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off his shoes (to show off his “Sunday in the Park with George” socks), Chris Jones picked up a mic to beatbox and a few thousand lucky “Hamilton” fans gath…

Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks about Puerto Rico, Humboldt Park and The Second City

Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks about his childhood in Puerto Rico, his recent visit to Humboldt Park and answers an audience question in these moments from "Lin-Manuel Miranda in Conversation wi…

Lin Manuel-Miranda speaks about Puerto Rico, Humboldt Park and The Second City

Lin Manuel-Miranda speaks about his childhood in Puerto Rico, his recent visit to Humboldt Park and answers an audience question in these moments from "Lin-Manuel Miranda in Conversation wi…

Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects on the day of the Tony Awards

Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects on the day of the Tony Awards at "Lin-Manuel Miranda in Conversation with Chris Jones" at the Civic Opera House Sept. 23, 2016.

RESTORE – Melbourne Fringe by AussieTheatre

Renae Shadler’s new solo show RESTORE is a beautiful and sensual experience that melds text and dance. Inspired by a residency that she undertook in an Icelandic fishing village with an ac…

2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Review: ‘Walk to Topaz’ by Brendan Tetsuo by Lisa Panzer

Brendan Tetsuo began his evocative Walk to Topazas a solo dance journey to further explore his family’s heritage, developing into a fabulous Fringe offering. Traditional Japanese movem…

BWW Interviews: Ben Vereen of STEPPIN' OUT at The Grand 1894 Opera House by Bryan-Keyth Wilson

There's not much one can say when you look at the resume of Ben Vereen. I have to admit I thought the email to interview Mr. Vereen was a hoax or a vile trick someone was playing on me. Now …

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Salutes Honors Longtime Members of Broadway Community by Stage Tube

Today at Broadway Salutes, The Broadway League honored members of the community who have worked on Broadway for 25, 35 and 50 years.

Planet of the Kings – Melbourne Fringe by AussieTheatre

Performed by Melbourne drag kings Rex Spandex and Harden Long, the riotous Planet of the Kings is packed with laughs, love and adventure. Cabaret meets mockumentary, Spandex and Long are thr…

Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump a ‘Moron,’ Considers Campaigning for Hillary Clinton by Ted Johnson

Bruce Springsteen told Rolling Stone that he thinks Donald Trump is a “moron” and that Hillary Clinton would be “a very, very good president.” “Well, you know, …

'City of Conversation': Politics get personal, beginning in 1979 by Chris Jones

At some point, in the dim and distant past of Washington, D.C., the profession of politics could be pursued without resorting to personal destruction. Or — to put that another way — sena…

Photo Coverage: Remembering the Life and Career of Legendary Playwright, Edward Albee by Walter McBride

Last week, legendary playwrightEdward Albeepassed away in his sleep at his home in Montauk, LI at the age of 88. See photos of the Albee throughout his distinguished career as BroadwayWorld …

Hello Dolly! by Barry

The upcoming Broadway revival of “Hello Dolly!” starring the incomparable Bette Midler, in the title role, is destined to be a major happening this season. Tickets went on sale this past…

How Can You Sleep at Night? – Melbourne Fringe by Jack Beeby

It’s the end of the world. The human race is running full steam towards its demise and the threat of being superseded by highly intelligent gelatinous zooplankton has never been more real …

Opera Review: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at The Washington National Opera by Jennifer Minich

Dust off your tiaras and opera glasses, the Washington National Opera (WNO) 2016-2017 season is underway. “The Marriage of Figaro” (“Le nozze di Figaro”) is an Italian language oper…

Daddy Long Legs by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 2015 (Ghostlight) In Jean Webster’s 1912 novel Daddy-Long-Legs, Jerusha Abbott is an orphan whose intelligence prompts orphanage trustee Jervis Pendleton to pay…

Pilgrims, The Yard Theatre by Aleks Sierz

At its best, theatre is great at putting resonant metaphors on stage. And, as Elinor Cook’s new play abundantly proves, the activity of mountain climbing seems very promising as a metaphor…

Q&A with Kit Goldstein Grant by Linda

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of attending a small, private reading of a musical called The Wrong Box. The dark comedy about a race for a family inheritance is continuing its developme…

Los Angeles Theatre Remembers Edward Albee by @ This Stage Staff

Theatre-makers (and lovers) across the country have mourned the passing of playwright Edward Albee this past week. Often described as the premier playwright of his generation, Albee has been…

Onstage Dating – Melbourne Fringe by Keith Gow

Bron Batten has dated men all over the world. Now that she’s tried online dating, which she describes as “squeezing the rancid bowels of the internet”, she’s decided to try onstage d…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Kate Hamill of Sense and Sensibility by Broadway.com

Kate Hamill, playwright and star of off-Broadway's Sense and Sensibility, stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Imogen Lloyd Webber. 

Betty Buckley: Story Songs by Sandi Durell

    by Brian Scott Lipton     New York City is full of great art exhibitions and play readings. In its own very special way, spending time at Tony Award winner Betty Buck…

Disability and the 'new normal': why Australia needs to ramp up access to stage and screen by Steve Dow

Australia is ‘20 years behind’ in terms of disability-led performance and the fight for real representation is just beginningIn the old courthouse in Geelong, 75km south-west of Melbourn…

Review: ‘Hit the Body Alarm’ Finds Satan in a Jumpsuit by Alexis Soloski

The play, by Winsome Browne and Brad Rouse, also samples a bit of Milton as it tells its tales.

Review: In ‘A Taste of Honey,’ She’s Having the Baby. How Quaint. by Laura Collins-Hughes

Shelagh Delaney’s play, once a hit in the West End and on Broadway, is revived by Pearl Theater Company.

Hot L Baltimore by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Lanford WilsonDirected by Peter JensonProduced by T. Schreiber StudioNominated for: Outstanding Set Design, George Allison; Outstanding Costume Design, Mary Cann; and Outstanding …

“all of what you love and none of what you hate” Premiere by S.F. Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Secrets & Lies Hide in Plain Sight at The Strand by Barry David Horwitz Phillip Howse’s world premiere in S.F. Playhouse’s Sandbox Series tries to bring the interior world of a teen …

Photo Flash: Plan Your Route for Sunday's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction by BroadwayWorld

Broadway enthusiasts and stars alike will flock to New York City's famed theatre district this Sunday, September 25, 2016, for the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market amp Grand Auction broadway…

Fawnbook by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Ayun HallidayDirected by Jean-Michele GregoryProduced by Gemini CollisionWorksNominated for: Outstanding Original Short Script, Ayun Halliday Photo by Schecter Lee About the P…

Ramin Karimloo's on a New Journey, Mandy Gonzalez Is a Schuyler Tapper & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

Happy Friday, and Happy Idina Menzel/Kristin Chenoweth Day! Please take a quick break from writing to your members of Congress about why the day they both release solo albums should be consi…

The Queen of Swords Has Found Her King! Idina Menzel & Aaron Lohr Are Engaged by Lindsey Sullivan

It's not just a track on her brand new album! Tony winner Idina Menzel took to Twitter on September 23 to announce that she is engaged to Aaron Lohr. The news follows Menzel's self-t…

Moo With Me! Cady Huffman Serenades the Moon with Mame at Feinstein's/54 Below by Broadway.com

The Tony Award winner appears at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, September 27 with her new show Tom Boy, Show Girl.

BWW Review: Olivier Award Winner Chukwudi Iwuji Stars In Mobile Unit's Contemporary-Minded HAMLET by Michael Dale

As part of The Public's dedication to community outreach, the Mobile Unit was created to bring high-quality productions of Shakespeare plays to people in prisons, shelters and community cent…

Congrats! Idina Menzel and Aaron Lohr Are Engaged by BroadwayWorld

Idina Menzel is busy celebrating the release of her new album 'idina.' today, but the star has also shared some even happier news via Twitter she's engaged

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer, First Episode for BREAK: THE MUSICAL Web Series by TV News Desk

The brand-new web series BREAK THE MUSICAL just debuted its first episode this week and will premiere four more episodes every Wednesday on YouTube. Check out the trailer and Episode 1 below

Goodman Theatre Announces 2016-17 Playwrights Unit Members by American Theatre Editors

Four playwrights will be in residence at the theatre.

Showbiz Scavenger Hunt? Your Digital Map of the Broadway Flea Market by Adam Hetrick

The 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction takes place September 25. Download the official map and get a head start on planning your day.

Cleveland theater auditions for Sept. 23 and beyond: French Creek Theatre's "White Christmas" & More by Mark Rapp, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland audition notices for Northeast Ohio for Sept. 23 and beyond.

54 SINGS MY FAIR LADY and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club amp Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Name That Show With Paper Mill Playhouse's New Photo Quiz by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill has been creating world-class musicals since 1938. Can you name these shows with one photo clue Take the quiz here

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Anthony Lee Medina and More in IN THE HEIGHTS at TUTS by Stage Tube

Theatre Under The Stars TUTS welcomes a dynamic cast for In The Heights, the first Tony-Award-winning show byLin-Manuel Mirandaof Hamilton fame, kicking off the Theatre Under The Stars 2016-…

May the Force Be with Lesli Margherita! The Matilda Queen Clashes Lightsabers with Susan Blackwell by Broadway.com

Matilda's Lesli Margherita lives her Jedi fantasy with Susan Blackwell. Watch them talk about wigs, childhood awesomeness and general spazzing out.

Navigate the Stars! Kevin Kern, Christine Dwyer & More Preview the Finding Neverland Tour by Broadway.com

In this place of dreams! The national tour of Finding Neverland is hitting the road this fall. Go inside the show's rehearsal room to meet the cast.

Melissa Errico Sings Out, Audra McDonald Gets a Prize from the Prez & More Fab Hot Shots! by Lindsey Sullivan

Idina Menzel celebrates her album release in style, Mel Brooks plays a prank on President Obama and Daveed Diggs is still dropping beats! Our latest hot shot roundup has all of those de…

New Musical Love Story Pryor Rendering Aiming For New York by Olivia Clement

The show is based on Gary Reed’s novel of the same name, about two teenage boys who fall in love in 1960’s rural America.

Idina Menzel Gets Engaged by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-winning actress tweeted the news.

Saturday Night Fever by Sandi Durell

  By Michall Jeffers Nostalgia rules! Welcome to 1977 in Bay Ridge,  Brooklyn. The disco era lives, complete with chunky high heels, hot pants, pointy collars, Afros, paisley, posters …

Fuse Preview: The 2016 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival by J. R. Carroll

This year's theme, "Jazz: A Peace Supreme," is a bit diffuse—and so is the roster of performers, headlined by drummer Billy Hart and vocalist Al Jarreau.

The Loft at the Davenport Theatre Completes Renovations by Olivia Clement

After weeks of major renovations, the black box space is now remodeled and renamed.

STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes with the Band for the Broadway-Bound COME FROM AWAY in D.C. by Stage Tube

The new musical Come From Away will begin performances on Broadway on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street and officially open Sunday, March 12, …

Watch Alan Cumming Explain How Oprah Winfrey Titled His Book by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award winner was featured on Last Call With Carson Daly.

Spine: Jane Austin’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ at Folger Theatre by Robert Michael Oliver

Oh, what a difference 200 years make! Jane Austin’s novel, Sense and Sensibility, was published anonymously in 1811. Folger’s Sense and Sensibility, adapted by Kate Hamill and di…

Downton Abbey Star Will Lead Company of King Charles III in Chicago by Michael Gioia

The Tony Award-nominated Best Play will make its Chicago premiere starring Robert Bathurst.

Listen to 'Gotta Get Out' from LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast Recording, Out Today! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Recordstoday released the star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT. Scroll down for a first listen to 'Gotta Get Out,' featuringAlison Luff, Patti Murin, Robin de Jesu…

Dion Johnstone, Patrick Page and Stephen Spinella Cast in Coriolanus by Olivia Clement

The political drama from Red Bull Theater will kick off the company’s 2016-17 season.

William Popp Begins Performances in Sara Bareilles' Waitress on Broadway by Broadway.com

William Popp will bring the heat to Waitress when he makes his Broadway debut as the evil (spoiler!) Earl on September 23. He steps in for the A Bronx Tale-bound Nick Cordero in the Tony-nom…

Carey Mulligan & Jake Gyllenhaal to Join Forces for Paul Dano's Wildlife by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony nominee Carey Mulligan and the Broadway-bound Jake Gyllenhaal have been tapped to star in Wildlife. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the directorial debut from actor Paul Dano is se…

Odds & Ends: Jeremy Irvine Set for Buried Child, Comedy Central to Air Lewis Black's Broadway Show & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Jeremy Irvine Set for West End's Buried Child Screen favorite Jeremy Irvine (Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, The Ra…

Behind the Poster: Making Manhood in ‘The Hairy Ape’ by Erik Piepenburg

An illustration by Miguel Covarrubias underlines themes of masculinity in Eugene O’Neill’s play.

Review: Throw Me on the Burnpile and Light Me Up

Beast of the Southern Wild Scribe Lucy Alibar Mines Her Childhood at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Film News: Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan to Costar in New Film Wildlife

Zoe Kazan co-pens the screenplay with Paul Dano.

Bruce Springsteen Thinks the USA Is ‘Under Seige by a Moron’ — We’ll Give You One Guess Who by Dee Lockett

Bruce Springsteen was born in the USA (though Donald Trump may disagree) and he will not let his country be "under siege by a moron" on his watch. Nope, not today, which just …

Nizan Guanaes, A Leader In Brazil’s Marketing Industry by Rino16

A Brief Overview Of Brazilian Marketing Many companies are now flocking to the markets in Brazil. As a member of BRICS, Brazil is considered to be one of the most rapidly growing economies i…

Phil Johnson’s Extraordinary Solo Performance About the Bad Old Days by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   A Jewish Joke is an extraordinary solo show, beautifully performed by Phil Johnson and equally well written by him and Marni Freedman about Albert “Bernie” …

Innovative, Acrobatic Twist on The Little Prince Takes Flight in NYC by Helen Eisenbach

(Ezra LeBank, Cynthia Price & Taylor Casas ) Flight 20th New York International Fringe Festival Encore Series Barrow Street Theatre, NYC September 24-30, 2016 A quest…

'Stranger Things' Star Gaten Matarazzo, Lin-Manuel Miranda Gush Over Each Other in Twitter Exchange by The Hollywood Reporter

"I wish I could 'like' this a million times."read more

Evening Star’s ‘Gutenberg! The Musical’ Is Spot-On Satire by Bill Hirschman

Hats off, Evening Star Productions, for insider's theater that is satirically spot on in the comedy Gutenberg! The Musical.

Andrew Samonksy, Jason Graae, Beverly Ward and More to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Concert at Rubicon by BroadwayWorld

The 2015-16 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company concludes with a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's MERRILY WE ROL…

'Teatro Moz': A theater festival in Boyle Heights takes on love, loss and the Mexican fascination with Morrissey by Carolina A. Miranda

Two years ago, Casa 0101 theater in Boyle Heights held an open call for short plays about, inspired by and tangentially touching on the life, times or melancholy of singer Morrissey — r…

Kate Reinders, Andrew Samonsky and More Cast in Merrily We Roll Along Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim musical will be presented in concert next month.

90210! The Musical! Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

The new musical parody is from the creators of Katdashians! The Musical! and Full House! The Musical!

Mike Daisey to perform 'The Trump Card' in Chicago by Morgan Greene

Mike Daisey, monologist and the creator of "The Trump Card," will perform the piece for one night only in Chicago to kick off the run of Theater Wit's production. Daisey will perform his mon…

Ranking Broadway’s 10 Best Act One Finales (That Are Running Right Now)

The act breaks that keep you smiling and buzzing through intermission.

How a Canadian theatre team has reimagined The Curious Incident by J. Kelly Nestruck

Director Heidi Malazdrewich and the ShowStages Collective are the first in Canada to take on the challenge of staging The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Lin-Manuel Miranda brings 'Hamilton' touch as host of PBS fall arts festival

You can take Lin-Manuel Miranda out of "Hamilton" but you can't get either one of them out of the headlines. As the theater season revs up in earnest, here is a grab-bag of theatrical side-t…

Bruce Springsteen thinks Donald Trump is 'moron' by Nicholas Parco

Springsteen doesn’t think Donald Trump will bring America to the promised land.

Old Globe's 'Sky' flies high despite some sputters by James Hebert

People who make musicals like to talk of the “I want” song — a crucial first-act number that lays bare the hero’s overriding desire to find a better life, a higher purpose. In ess…

Imelda Staunton & Conleth Hill to Headline Edward Albee's Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true and after the recent sad news of Edward Albee’s passing comes the announcement that Imelda Staunton will star alongside Conleth Hill in a new production of the lat…

Here's Why Broadway Audiences Should Head Uptown for the Metropolitan Opera's New Season by Ryan McPhee

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2016-17 season opens on September 26 with a new production of Tristan und Isolde. Wagner’s romantic epic kicks off a lineup of six premiere productions a…

VIDEO: First Look - Cristin Milioti Stars in Romantic Comedy IT HAD TO BE YOU by TV News Desk

Writer director composer Sasha Gordon's IT HAD TO BE YOU, stars Cristin Milioti Broadway's ONCE, off-Broadway's LAZARUS and Dan Soder. The subversive romantic comedy, which has won numerou…

Recipe for Change by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Julia Levine. Director Julia Levine discusses how she approaches her process, and examines the relationship between food and theatre.

Everything in Edward Albee’s Garden – A Back Story by Sandi Durell

        by Beatrice Williams-Rude   As the world mourns Edward Albee I’m reminded of a reading of Everything in the Garden,  which I saw at St. Clement’s in Ma…

Gender parity just happens at Vancouver’s Firehall Arts Centre by Marsha Lederman

The venue’s artistic director Donna Spencer doesn’t deliberately push female voices or roles, but she does have a theory about why they speak to her

Visited by a Phantom by Adrienne Kennedy

In her beautifully lyrical prose, playwright Adrienne Kennedy describes her experience with the great Edward Albee. The post Visited by a Phantom appeared first on Breaking Character.

Meet the Cast and Creative Team of the Finding Neverland Tour by Hannah Vine

The tour of the Broadway musical launches next month in Buffalo.

J.K. Rowling: Harambe isn't part of Harry Potter universe by The Associated Press

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has clarified that slain Ohio gorilla, Harambe, is not a part of her fictional universe....

Two River Theater, Scenicorp and Maximum Entertainment Are Hiring! by Playbill Staff

Here’s a selection of upcoming technical positions in the New York area and around the country.

Dancer Jenna Pollack Guests On Artists’ Podcast, The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The podcast created by actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

10 Leading Women of Broadway: Fall 2016 by Amy Sapp

From Wicked to Waitress — and plenty of new shows in between — this season on Broadway features an array of powerhouses. Cynthia Erivo in The Color Purple perhaps best sums up th…

Bringing Monsters to Life in Toledo by Elizabeth Cottle

Stephen Dolginoff’s brilliantly crafted, campy, new musical, Monster Makers, seemed an apropos fit for the Valentine Theatre’s Studio A series season opener. Learn more here. The post Br…

Review: ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at Washington National Opera by Julia Hurley

“Perdono no merita chi agli altri non da.” So say the words carved into the wall above the stage in the Washington National Opera’s stunning production of The Marriage of Figaro (Le No…

Love, Love, Love by Wendy Caster

This is not a review. I saw the first preview of Love, Love, Love, and a review wouldn't be appropriate. However, the show is already in excellent shape, and quite interesting, and completel…

Get Cast in BET Series ‘Being Mary Jane’ and 6 More Gigs

This week’s casting roundup has something for everyone! BET’s Gabrielle Union–starring series, “Being Mary Jane,” seeks background talent, as do two network dra…

Yiddish God of Vengeance Finds Director and Principal Cast by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway staging marks the first Yiddish production of this play to be seen in the United States in decades.

Bruce Springsteen on Donald Trump: ‘The republic is under siege by a moron’ by Nick Vadala

Bruce Springsteen is no fan of Donald Trump. In fact, New Jersey’s favorite son thinks the Republican presidential candidate is a “moron.”

St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents a Franco-Spanish 'phenom' by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The organization has also expanded its work in area schools

Review: ‘Saturday Night Fever’ at Westchester Broadway Theatre by Lori Speiser

Saturday Night Fever: The Musical, directed by Richard Stafford, is currently playing at Westchester Broadway Theatre. The musical is based on the well-known 1977 Paramount/RSO film starr…

Broadway’s Lewis Black: Black to the Future Will Be Filmed for TV by Andrew Gans

Comedy Central will air the one-man show in October.

Tituss Burgess Will Receive NewFest Voice & Visibility Award by Adam Hetrick

Emmy Award winner Debra Messing will present the honor at the opening night of the 28th Annual New York LGBT Film Festival.

Gabriela Garcia on Meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda, Auditioning for Hamilton & Playing Nina in London's In the Heights by Matt Wolf

Gabriela Garcia has risen from ensemble player to the leading role of Nina in the much-acclaimed London production of In the Heights, the 2008 Tony-winning best musical now enjoying an exten…

Rock Odyssey The Portal to Receive New York Premiere by Olivia Clement

The Burning Man-inspired spectacle will play the Minetta Lane Theatre this fall.

President Obama and Others Featured in PBS’ ‘Hamilton’ Doc

It was the musical heard ’round the world, and now it’s coming straight to your living room! PBS just released the first trailer for its anticipated documentary on Lin-Manuel Mir…

TCG Announces 2nd Round of Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards by American Theatre Editors

The award will go to fund extra time to developing of 22 new works.

Photo Flash: First Look at Close-Up Magician Helder Guimarães in Verso

The mind-bending production is now running at New World Stages.

Theater News: Davenport Theatre Black Box Gets Renamed Following Renovations

The off-Broadway space has expanded its seating capacity.

Watch Trailer for New Cristin Milioti Film, It Had to Be You by Andrew Gans

The romantic comedy will be released in October.

Meet the Cast and Director of Providence Players’ ‘Amadeus’ Part 3: Julia Buhagiar as Constanze by Chip Gertzog by Guest Author

Amadeus, the late Peter Shaffer’s Tony and Academy award winning masterpiece opens next week, September 30, 2016, at the James Lee Community Center Theater and kicks off the Providence Pla…

THE FRONT PAGE's Nathan Lane & John Goodman to Visit 'Today'; Chenoweth to Perform by TV News Desk

Broadway faves are heading to next week's TODAY on NBC. The network announced this morning that on Monday, September 26th, Kristin Chenoweth will perform from her new album 'The Art of Elega…

Denver icon Lannie Garrett steps down as head of Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret by John Wenzel

Denver icon and entertainer Lannie Garrett, whose downtown club Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret has served as the old-school, variety-show heart of the city for the past decade, has stepped dow…

Off-Broadway's MARIE AND ROSETTA and More Receive 2016 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Communications Group TCG, the national organization for theatre, has announced the recipients of the second round of the 2016 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Broadway's LEWIS BLACK: BLACK TO THE FUTURE to Be Filmed for Upcoming Comedy Central Broadcast by TV News Desk

Just in time for the elections, Lewis Black returns to one of Broadway's biggest stages to take on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in LEWIS BLACK BLACK TO THE FUTURE which is currently runn…

Lionsgate Delays Limited Theatrical Release of Musical Drama LA LA LAND by Movies News Desk

Lionsgate has announced that the limited theatrical release of LA LA LAND, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will now begin on December 9th, one week later than the original December 2nd …

STAGE TUBE: Whitney Bashor Performs 'Stand Fast' from HIMSELF AND NORA Album, Out Today! by Stage Tube

Ghostlight Records has released HIMSELF AND NORA - the 2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording, Live from the Minetta Lane Theatre, NYC - from iTunes and other digital formats today, Friday, Septem…

Over 70 Actors Share Their Audition Songs by Playbill Staff

From “Meadowlark” to “Single Ladies,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance” and “Good Thing Going,” these are some of New York City actors’ go-to audition songs.

George Takei’s Broadway Musical ‘Allegiance’ Hits Theaters This December by Amy Sapp

Oh, my! For one night only, on December 13 at 7:30pm, experience the legacy of George Takei through his emotional Broadway musical, Allegiance. Fathom Events will present this nationwide cin…

‘La La Land’ Release Date Pushed Back by One Week by Maane Khatchatourian

“La La Land’s” musical debut has been delayed by a week. Damien Chazelle’s romantic drama, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, will open in limited release on Dec. …

Want to Watch Some Denzel? Here’s a Streaming Guide to All 44 of His Movies by Will Leitch and Tim Grierson

Of all our A-list stars, Denzel Washington’s career may be the most enviable. Although he has a recognizable onscreen persona, it’s mutable enough to allow him to move from R-rated actio…

Bruce Springsteen's memoir tells how WMMR DJs jump-started his career

Bruce Springsteen has dug deep to craft a 500-plus-page memoir that takes the reader from his blue-collar Jersey days to his current status as a rock-and-roll hero.

Best Revival Gypsy Tony Award Up for Auction by Andrew Gans

Producer Barry Brown is auctioning his Tony for the 1989 revival of the classic musical, which starred Tyne Daly.

Rent & Anthony Rapp's Solo Show to Run Concurrently at London's St. James Theatre by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Christmas Bells! The Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning Rent is returning to London. Directed by Bruce Guthrie, the 20th anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s tuner will play a limi…

NewFest to Honor Tituss Burgess with First Voice & Visibility Award This Fall by TV News Desk

NewFest - the Film and Media Arts organization that will present its annual festival of LGBT cinema from October 20 to October 25 in partnership with Outfest and sponsored by HBO - announced…

GYPSY's 1990 Tony Award for Best Revival to Be Auctioned in L.A. by BroadwayWorld

The 1990 Tony Award for Best Revival awarded to producer Barry Brown for Gypsy will be auctioned byNate D. Sanders Auctions on September 29, 2016.

Laura Benanti Talks 'Vanilla Ice Cream', Cafe Carlyle Debut and More by Steve Schonberg

On Tuesday, September 27, Tony winner Laura Benanti She Loves Me, Gypsy, 'Supergirl' will make her Cafe Carlyle debut serving up 'Vanilla Ice Cream' and others musical treats in a new cabare…

Louis C.K. returning to Bellco Theatre in January by The Denver Post

He's warning fans not to buy tickets on “broker” sites like StubHub, as his team is working hard to invalidate them.

The Diary of Anne Frank at Olney Theatre Center (review) by Marshall Bradshaw

It is a daunting challenge to perform as Anne Frank. Not only is she an historical figure whose face is known worldwide, but she is also one who went through puberty during the events that m…

Jerry Seinfeld to perform three shows at Chicago Theatre in December by Tracy Swartz

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform three shows at the Chicago Theatre in December. Seinfeld, who hosts the Emmy-nominated "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," is scheduled for sets D…

Theatres must act now about gender inequality by Lyn Gardner

There’s no shortage of women working in the arts but the organisations taking part in Tonic Theatre’s Advance programme are scrutinising the obstacles facing them – with a focus on fre…

Jackie Sibblies Drury Explores the Role of the Arts in ‘Really’ by American Theatre Editors

The playwright discusses why the New York production was unique, the role of race in her play, and why she doesn't consider herself a career playwright.

Casting Set for Reading of Lunch at Audrey's, About a Day with Audrey Hepburn by Andrew Gans

Kristen Coury will direct.

Up on the Marquee: FALSETTOS Lights Up Broadway by Walter McBride

Lincoln Center Theater's new production of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos will begin previews Thursday, September 29, and run for 14 weeks only at the W…

New Play LUNCH AT AUDREY's Gets NYC Industry Reading by BroadwayWorld

An industry reading of the new play Lunch at Audrey's, will take place on September 29th at 3pm at the Linney Theatre at Signature Theatre Company 480 W. 42nd Street.

Amber Tamblyn Set for Season 3 Premiere of WOMEN OF LETTERS at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

WOMEN OF LETTERS is a best-selling literary salon. Each month, New York's best and brightest women come together on stage to celebrate the lost art of letter-writing. The Season 3 premiere w…

STAGE TUBE: Watch the Trailer for Kyle Riabko's CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REIMAGINED Original London Cast Recording; Concert Set for Joe's Pub This Fall by Stage Tube

Kyle Riabko - star and creator of the hit West End show Close to You Bacharach Reimagined and the earlier acclaimed Off-Broadway version What's it All About Bacharach Reimagined - will bring…

Man Down! We’ve Lost Andrew Sullivan: The Battle For The Real World Is Coming For You by Douglas McLennan

Is reality just a construct of the online world or is the online world merely an overlay on reality? Every new technological advance that extends our reach also imposes previously unnecessar…

Friday Playlist: The Stage Careers of Tony Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel

To celebrate the release of these Tony winners' solo albums, enjoy signature songs from each of their stage musicals.

Hedda Lettuce and All About Eve by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic “She creeps me out!” quipped Hedda Lettuce upon the appearance of wild-eyed Eve Harrington wearing her trench coat and funny hat. When Margo Channing roared, “Fas…

The Vineyard’s This Day Forward Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The new play by Nicky Silver will open the Off-Broadway theatre’s 2016-17 season this fall.

From ‘Coriolanus’ to ‘Game of Thrones,’ Charles Dance is acting royalty by Rebecca Ritzel

The classically trained performer will be honored by Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Blogs: Sarah Crompton: Theatre is as capable of gender equality as any other industry

Our chief critic reports back from the latest Tonic Theatre Advance symposium on gender equality

Sponsored Content: Q&A: Wicked's company manager, Chris Fisher

Ahead of the production's tenth birthday, we get a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes at the Apollo Victoria

LAYLA’S ROOM – Touring by Laura Kressly

Layla is fifteen years old. She’s the cleverest girl in her year, writes poetry, and has a supportive mum. The trouble is, her best friend Monica’s got with a proper rude boy who launche…

The Marx Brothers and the Golden Age of Vaudeville! by Trav S.D.

Opening tonight at New York’s Film Forum: an exciting screening series entitled the Marx Brothers and the Golden Age of Vaudeville. They actually seem to have lumped two series ideas t…

Theater News: Glee's Billy Lewis Jr. to Star in Rock Odyssey The Portal

Performances begin next month at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Theater News: Nicky Silver's This Day Forward Announces Casting

The production reunites Silver with director Mark Brokaw at the Vineyard Theatre.

Photo Flash: Public Theater's Mobile Shakespeare Production of Hamlet Celebrates Opening

Patricia MacGregor directs the production.

A Lost Art on Broadway: Sneaking In for Act 2 by Jane H. Furse

Slipping in with crowds during intermission, known as second-acting, was once a rite of passage for students and starving actors. But theaters no longer turn a blind eye to the practice.

Review: In ‘Dead Shot Mary,’ a Pioneering New York Cop Walks the Beat by Anita Gates

Mary Shanley, the subject of this play by Robert K. Benson, was one of the first women to become a New York City police detective.

Cedar Lee Theatre launches $1 Family Films with 'The Wizard of Oz' in 3-D by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

The Cleveland Heights theater will launch its new monthly $1 Family Film Series on Saturday and Sunday mornings with "The Wizard of Oz" in 3-D.

Los Angeles Theater Review: AND THEN THEY FELL (Brimmer Street Theatre Company) by Jason Rohrer

FELLED Brimmer St. Theatre Co. only puts up a play when it thinks it’s got one worth doing, and always one that it has developed in-house. Some years it doesn’t produce anything …

Disney Mum On New Director, Designer For Broadway ‘Frozen’ by Jeremy Gerard

Disney Theatrical Productions declined this morning to confirm a report that Tony winner Michael Grandage (Red, Frost/Nixon) has been handed the reins to its Broadway adaptation of the block…

Watch New Video Trailer for Kyle Riabko’s Bacharach Album by Robert Viagas

The album is now available on streaming services.

theatreWeek is on! Grab the best deals before October 2 by Tim Treanor

theatreWashington’s annual theatreWeek is with us again, and this year it’s lasting a little more than a week — until October 2.  Thirty-four Washington-area theaters are …

Javier Munoz, Mandy Gonzalez, Will Chase, Ben Vereen and More Join Sunday's Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Broadway enthusiasts and stars alike will flock to New York City's famed theatre district this Sunday, September 25, 2016, for the 30th Annual Broadway Flea Market amp Grand Auction broadway…

White Bear Theatre reopens following £1.3m revamp to its pub home by David Hutchison

South London fringe venue the White Bear Theatre will reopen after nine months’ closure with a new, purpose-built performance space. The pub

From French Mementos to a Fluffy Friend, Jill Paice Shares What Makes Her Happy Backstage at An American in Paris by Broadway.com

An American in Paris' Jill Paice shares a romantic photo, an antique steamer and the cutest ever canine in her dressing room at the Palace Theatre.

Joe Tippett, Francesca Faridany & More Set for Nicky Silver’s This Day Forward Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Former Broadway.com fresh face Joe Tippett, Francesca Faridany and more have been tapped for Nicky Silver’s This Day Forward. Directed by Mark Brokaw, the production will begin perform…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank the Top 10 Duets Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Should Perform Together by Lindsey Sullivan

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

Steppenwolf Casts The Christians and Straight White Men by Olivia Clement

The Chicago theatre has announced casting for two upcoming productions, both previously seen Off-Broadway.

Jeremy Irvine joins Buried Child cast by Georgia Snow

Jeremy Irvine is to join Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in the forthcoming production of Buried Child. The Sam Shepard play runs

DOCTOR FAUSTUS – RSC, Barbican Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Two actors share the roles of scholar and tempter in a pacy production that brilliantly conveys joy in transgression.

Post-Rock and the Dance: A Bromance by Audrey Lane Ellis

Which bodies rocked other bodies? Was the whole work rockin’ enough, man?

Five Questions with Jess Barbagallo by Editors

"I really wish I knew how to drive." - Jess Barbagallo responds to FIVE QUESTIONS

Virginia Stage Names Tom Quaintance Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The leader will bring his skills of developing new work and community events to Virginia.

Paapa Essiedu, Tanya Moodie and The Stage’s John Byrne recognised at diversity awards by David Hutchison

Paapa Essiedu and Tanya Moodie have been honoured for their acting talent at an awards ceremony in London focusing on diverse talent.

Emily Rising review – the girl who floated away from her family by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonDan Rebellato’s play, which follows a 10-year-old facing the world when her parents split up, is beautiful, sad and full of clever touchesEmily Rising is a play…

Hot Clip of the Day: School of Rock's Kick-Ass Finale "Teacher's Pet"

Kick your weekend off with School of Rock's killer finale.

Rosemary Squire announced as co-chair of Hall for Cornwall by Matthew Hemley

Ambassador Theatre Group co-founder Rosemary Squire has been named co-chair of theatre venue Hall for Cornwall. Squire, who stepped down as joint

‘The Magnificent Seven’ reviews: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt star in remake of classic western by Daniel Montgomery

“The Magnificent Seven” opened on Friday, September 23, telling the story of a group of outlaws enlisted to protect the town of Rose Creek from a industrialist after the Civil Wa…

Equity’s online-only branch made permanent after successful trial by Matthew Hemley

A pioneering online-only branch launched by Equity has been made permanent by the union following a six-month trial period. The branch was

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 9/23/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 9232016.

Don’t Miss: Chita Rivera at Carnegie Hall by Matthew Wexler

Javier Muoz and Brandon Victor Dixon, the new stars of Hamilton on Broadway, and New York City Gay Men’s Chorus have joined the list of special guests at Chita Rivera’s landmark conce…

2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Review: ‘One Way Red’ by Jameson Lisak

Mars is an atypyical subject for a piece of theatre, but with entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and the Mars One project setting their sights on the planet, Medium Theatre Companies’ One Way Re…

After Orlando: An International Theatre Action by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Blair Baker, Zac Kline, Caridad Svich. Blair Baker, Zac Kline, and Caridad Svich discuss how they decided to take action and mobilize artists to create theatre pieces after the Pulse Nigh…

Windows on the Bowery, Part Two by Trav S.D.

An excellent time was had by all assembled (I decree it) at last night’s celebration for the Windows on the Bowery exhibition at the historic HSBC bank on the lower Bowery in Chinatown…

Tomorrow: Early Talking Comedies at City Reliquary by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Comedy, Hollywood (History), Movies, PLUGS Tagged: City Reliquary, movie, screening, The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Early Talking Comedy, The Slapstick Showw

Q&A With George Brant: Saving a Music Legend From Obscurity in ‘Marie and Rosetta’ by Patrick Pacheco

One of the rock world’s great unknowns is the huge influence that Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an African-American gospel singer and guitarist, had on Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Ch…

Avenue Q Welcomes Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Puppets by Olivia Clement

The puppets will make their debut Off-Broadway with a Town Hall-style debate next week.

See Magician Helder Guimarães Return to the New York Stage in Verso by Hannah Vine

The acclaimed Nothing to Hide magician debuted his all-new show September 19.

Text of the Day: No Man’s Land by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Previews Begin Tonight for OH, HELLO on BROADWAY, Starring Nick Kroll and John Mulaney by BroadwayWorld

At long last, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's wildly popular alter egos, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland, will make their debuts on The Great White Way Performances begin tonight, Friday, S…

Meet Lisa Carr, 2016 Gary Maker Audience Award recipient by David Kessler

“Don’t be afraid to jump in and see everything.” Sage advice from Lisa Carr, this year’s Gary Lee Maker Audience Award honoree, who will receive her award at the September 28th …

Tafelmusik guest conductor Elisa Citterio brings quirky, stylish sound by Robert Harris

It’s unclear if Elisa Citterio is actually a candidate to replace Jeanne Lamon, but she brought a new, original sound

Imelda Staunton & Conleth Hill to Headline Edward Albee Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true and after the recent sad news of Edward Albee’s passing comes the announcement that Imelda Staunton will star alongside Conleth Hill in a new production of the lat…

Tony Winner Michael Grandage Enlisted to Direct Broadway-Bound Frozen by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Michael Grandage has been tapped to helm the much-anticipated stage adaptation of Frozen. The New York Post reports that the Red Tony winner has boarded the production after a bit of a switc…

'Too Much Tuna' Takes the Stage! Nick Kroll & John Mulaney Begin Performances in Broadway's Oh, Hello by Lindsey Sullivan

Some hilarious geezers are headed for the Great White Way. Comedy dream team Nick Kroll and John Mulaney start performances in Oh, Hello at the Lyceum Theatre on September 23. Under the dire…

Amanda Holden & More Will Be Stepping Out in the West End by Broadway.com

Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson will be Stepping Out in the West End when Richard Harris's award-winning comedy opens at the Vaud…

Has Disney’s Frozen Tapped New Creative Team Members? by Adam Hetrick

Director Michael Grandage and scenic designer Christopher Oram are reportedly finalizing a deal to join the Broadway-bound production.

NO MAN’S LAND – West End by Jonathan Baz

Every once in a while the theatrical planets align to create a pairing of such fine actors that it may well be unmatched for a generation. So it is with Harold Pinter's absurdist gem No Man'…

Gay Marshall Will Bring Solo Show, Celebrating City of Paris, to Downtown Club by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed singing actress will offer evenings of song in French and English.

Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3), Royal Court, review: 'Immensely arresting and impressive piece of work' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Pilgrims' Amanda Wilkin

The actress, who plays Rachel in the play, takes us backstage at The Yard

Call Answered: Conference Call: John Ahlin and Christopher Patrick Mullen: ChipandGus at The Fringe Encore Series at SoHo Playhouse by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: I love ping pong. When I found out there was a play that took place over a game of ping pong, I grabbed my racquet & joined in. It was a constant back & forth, but in …

Rush Policy Announced for Oh, Hello on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The two-person comedy begins performances September 23.

Review: ‘Stupid Fucking Bird’ at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia by Tim Dunleavy

It was just two and a half years ago that the Arden Theatre presented a version of Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters that used a fresh, slangy translation. It took a musty classic and made it …

GRACE NOTES: Friday, September 23, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill to Star in West End Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Mark Shenton

James Macdonald will direct the play at the Harold Pinter Theatre, opening in February 2017.

Stepping Out Announces West End Transfer Following U.K. Tour by Mark Shenton

The production, which is helmed by Maria Friedman, will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre beginning March 1.

Strays by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Kim KatzbergDirected by Raquel CionProduced by Kim Katzberg in collaboration with Nora Woolley and Raquel CionNominated for: Outstanding Original Short Script, Kim Katzberg Phot…

Physical Show About Motherhood and National Aervice Comes to the Etcetera Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Using his body andvoice,Niv Petelweaves a vivid anddetailed familial relationship inKNOCK KNOCK, a physical solo showexploring the effects of National Service on a single mother and her only…

War Horse Film Star Jeremy Irvine Joins West End Cast of Sam Shepard’s Buried Child by Mark Shenton

He joins the previously announced Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.

Rent Star Anthony Rapp to Play London Season at St. James Theatre Studio by Mark Shenton

It coincides with a 20th anniversary revival of Rent playing in the St. James Theatre upstairs.

Kristin Chenoweth to Perform on LIVE WITH KELLY; Josh Groban Co-Hosts by TV News Desk

Josh Groban, who makes his Broadway debut this fall in NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, will join Kelly Ripa as co-host of LIVE WITH KELLY. Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth will also…

Attached review – Swedish clowns spar and soar in lovable show by Lyn Gardner

Stratford Circus, London The circus double act Magmanus deliver a charming and cunningly constructed piece with a Mouse Trap!-style finaleThe Swedish duo Magmanus get themselves into some ve…

REVIEW: Made In Dagenham, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Director Douglas Rintoul places it in the hands of an exceptional ensemble of actor-musicians, and the result is a joyful and powerful evening celebrating equal rights. Base…

‘Frozen’ Musical Zeros In on Michael Grandage as Director by Michael Paulson

Disney is expected to hire Michael Grandage to direct the musical version of its hit film “Frozen.”

‘Frozen’ Broadway Musical Eyes New Director, Designer by Gordon Cox

The live musical adaptation of Disney animated hit “Frozen” is said to be eyeing Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage (“Red”) and his frequent collaborator, d…

Sweet Sounds: Mom-to-Be Laura Benanti Talks ‘Vanilla Ice Cream,’ Bonbons, ‘Trump’ing her Career, and Her Café Carlyle Debut by #cota

          By Steve Schonberg (@CntrOnTheAisle) On Tuesday, September 27, Tony winner Laura Benanti (She Loves Me, Gypsy, “Supergirl”) will make her Café Carlyle…

Flashback Friday! Check Out Rarely-Seen Personal Shots of Backstage Life On Broadway by Playbill Staff

Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Robin Williams, Lucille Ball, Ethel Merman and More.

Wexford Festival Opera ‘Now we have a theatre, we must play with the big boys’ by George Hall

To many people back in 1951, it must have seemed a crazy idea. With the encouragement of the writer Compton Mackenzie, a

The Archive: Time to revisit Ireland’s women playwrights by Chris McCormack

History hasn’t been kind to Irish women playwrights. Most of their work fell out of repertory long ago. A turning point may

Friday Questions by Ken Levine

Who’s ready for some Friday Questions?Justin Russo begins:What does a show do if the lead actor becomes sick (not gravely ill where a character can be written out) but perhaps just a flu? …

Review: Review: Così fan tutte (Royal Opera House)

A fussy new production, lethargically conducted, is saved by its fine young cast

Fuse Theater Review: Machine de Cirque — A Captivating Contraption by Robert Israel

Yes, another circus show has come to town with players who display breath-taking athleticism in all its cheeky glory.

Arden Theatre Company presents Aaron Posner’s ‘Stupid F**king Bird’ by Toby Zinman

Arden Theatre Company co-founder Aaron Posner returns with his celebrated Chekhov reboot, 'Stupid F**cking Bird.' Toby Zinman thinks it's pretty smart.

Philly Fringe 2016 review: Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s ‘Exile 2588’ by Mark Cofta

Almanac Dance Circus Theatre's Exile 2588 crafts a magical myth through movement. Mark Cofta reviews.

BWW TV: Sting Joins the Cast of THE LAST SHIP by BroadwayWorld TV

Pioneer Theatre Company hosted world-renowned musical icon, Sting, author of their production of THE LAST SHIP, in the audience for its Thursday, September 22 evening performance.

BWW Interview - John Treacy Egan Returns as Franz Liebkind in Paper Mill's THE PRODUCERS by Caryn Robbins

Today, John Treacy Egan speaks with BWW about revisiting the role of this Nazi-loving, Broadway-crazed nutjob

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 9/23; FOLLIES in St. Louis, LAST SHIP in Salt Lake, PUMP BOYS in Seattle, HUNCH by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in St. Louis, Salt Lake City, Seattleand more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include FOLLI…

Disney's Broadway-Bound FROZEN Gets New Director & Creative Team by BroadwayWorld

Disney's Broadway-bound musical FROZEN has a new creative team in place. Tony winning director Micahel Grandage will take the helm of the production, replacing Alex Timbers, who departed the…

Stand-Up Comedian, Tiff Stevenson, Embarks on UK Tour of SEVEN by BroadwayWorld

Building on the success of a critically-acclaimed, month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August with her seventh stand-up show Seven, TIFF STEVENSON is set to embark on a UK tou…

Photo Coverage: Caricature Art of Broadway Icons Featured in New FACES by FALLIN Exhibit by Walter McBride

Curated by Bernard Stote, the newexhibit features over 75 original works of Caricature Art of popular cultural icons from Broadway community, Hollywood, politics, and Wall Street. Check out …

Good Canary, Rose Theatre, Kingston, review: Patchy in its detail but ultimately packs a visceral punch by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

John Malkovich's play never feels like a Hollywood-star-does-serious-theatre vanity project

Sam Simmons: 'Larry David gives me hope people still find old white bald men funny' by Rachel Aroesti

From Dr Seuss to his ‘pure evil’ mother, the 2015 Edinburgh award-winner reveals what makes him laugh the mostJudith Lucy, a total genius Australian comedian. She is so very, very dry, a…

Three of the best... dance performances this week by Judith Mackrell

La Fille Mal Gardée | Giselle | Scottish BalletThe Royal Ballet opens its new season with one of the most captivating comedy ballets in its repertory. Continue reading...

Father Comes Home from the Wars review – gripping African-American epic by Michael Billington

Royal Court, LondonPerformed by an excellent cast, Suzan Lori-Parks’s trilogy about the US civil war is riddled with Homeric allusions and seamlessly incorporates songs into the action Rel…

DC playwright wins MacArthur Genius Grant by Tim Treanor

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, the DC-born playwright whose Appropriate and An Octoroon astonished audiences at Woolly Mammoth, has won a MacArthur Fellows Award — also know as a “geniu…

Want to see America’s most produced plays? You (probably) already have by Tim Treanor

Excluding Shakespeare and holiday plays, eleven of the twelve plays being produced in America this season have either found a home in a DC-area theater or will do so soon. The most-produced …

Joyful Chats with Jeremy Morse by Joy

Jeremy Morse brings down the house as an understudy for Ogie in Waitress the Musical. We chatted with him about making his Broadway debut, & much more.

Theater Ninjas create pop-up interactive game in Gordon Square with 'Last Day' by Nikki Delamotte, Cleveland.com

Combining the new escape room game concept with the old-school art of storytelling, Theater Ninjas create a month-long pop-up interactive game in Gordon Square.

The Banality of (Fighting) Evil by Sharon Hoyer

'Cheers' to Sam and Diane, a pair whose names you know by Chris Jones

Do the great James Burrows and the scribes behind the NBC sitcom "Cheers" ever question whether their professional lives had lasting meaning? Twenty-three years after America stopped cold fo…

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill star in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Sonia Friedman Productions presents Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill in Edward Albee’s landmark play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Harold Pinter Thea…

Features: The week in pictures: 17 - 23 September

Daniel Radcliffe, Amanda Holden and Mark Gatiss all make it in this week's picks

NEWS: New cast announced for Peter Pan Goes Wrong’s West End return by Press Releases

Peter Pan Goes Wrong announces the cast for its return to the Apollo Theatre for a limited run from 21 October 2016 to 29 January 2017. Nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Pe…

Travesties by John Morrison

Tom Stoppard was in the audience for last night's preview of his 1974 play Travesties, and I thought he looked as delighted as the rest of us. Patrick Marber's revival at the Menier Chocolat…

A view from the gasworks by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review an important off-Broadway revival of Shelagh Delaney’s A Taste of Honey. Here’s an excerpt. * * * Shelagh Delaney wrote her first play, “A Tas…

Imelda Staunton To Star In Albee’s Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Sonia Friedman will produce a new production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? starring Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill at the Harold Pinter T…

Broadway AM Report, 9/23/2016 - OH, HELLO, Broadway Flea Market & More! by Jessica Khan

This weekend's big news OH, HELLO begins previews tonight on Broadway, Lisa Lampanelli'sSTUFFED starts off-Broadway, THEATER TALK airs an Edward Albee tribute, andthis year's Broadway Flea M…

BWW's On This Day - September 23, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Photo Flash: STING Joins the Cast of Pioneer Theatre's THE LAST SHIP by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company hosted world-renowned musical icon, Sting, author of their production of THE LAST SHIP, in the audience for its Thursday, September 22 evening performance.

No Man’s Land starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart – review round-up by Troy Nankervis

Sean Mathias’ production of Pinter’s No Man’s Land, starring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, has already played Broadway in rep with Waiting

NEWS: War Horse film star Jeremy Irvine makes West End debut in Buried Child by Press Releases

One of the finest actors of his generation, Jeremy Irvine (Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, The Railway Man, Now is Good and forthcoming films Fallen, Billionaire Boys Club, and This Beautifu…

Replay: Betty Comden and Adolph Green in 1979 by Terry Teachout

A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green, a 1979 TV version of the 1977 revival of their two-person 1958 Broadway revue. Paul Trueblood is the pianist: originally telecast in 1979: (This i…

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM by Laura

Ruben Santiago-Hudson has directed a superb, thrilling production of one of August Wilson's finest plays.

Almanac: Ivy Compton-Burnett on self-sacrifice by Terry Teachout

“‘I never know why self-sacrifice is noble,’ said Miss Burke. ‘Why is it better to sacrifice oneself than someone else?’ “‘It is no better,’ said Hester, ‘and it is not rea…

GOOD CANARY – Rose Theatre Kingston by Emma Clarendon

John Malkovich directs this heartbreaking story of addiction and insecurity that is beautifully presented from beginning to end.

Review: Review: Father Comes Home from the Wars (Royal Court)

Suzan-Lori Parks' play is about slavery in the US and how it has impacted modern America

Theatre News: Jeremy Irvine cast in Buried Child at Trafalgar Studios

The War Horse actor will join Ed Harris and Amy Madigan in the play

Gender imbalance ‘systemic’ in theatre, report suggests by Matthew Hemley

Gender imbalance is “systemic” in the performing arts, according to major new research that also reveals low employment of women at the

THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANE – St James Theatre by Jonathan Baz

In a non-stop performance of virtuoso theatre, The Pianist of Willesden Lane sees Mona Golabek, an accomplished American concert pianist, pay the most remarkable of tributes to her late moth…

I Like it Like That: You’ll Like it Like That, Too by Jk Clarke

          by Samuel L. Leiter   It’s been a long time since I saw an audience enjoy itself at a show as much as the one at the first press preview for I Like…

Production news round-up: September 14 to 20 by Georgia Snow

Musicals Sheridan Smith is to reprise her role as Fanny Brice in the UK tour of Funny Girl. The performer will appear

Designer John Sorrell to step down as Creative Industries Federation chair by David Hutchison

Creative Industries Federation founder John Sorrell has announced he will step down as chairman early next year. Sorrell, a designer and philanthropist,

Caroline O’Connor talks Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical by Maddi Ostapiw

Previews for Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical have commenced this week and Caroline O’Connor took some time out of her busy schedule to introduce the new musical to AussieTheatre…

Stepping Out confirms West End dates by Georgia Snow

Stepping Out has confirmed West End dates at the Vaudeville Theatre, following its previously announced national tour. The play, which begins its

Disney Replaces Director of Broadway-Bound 'Frozen' Musical by David Rooney

Tony winner Michael Grandage will stage the eagerly anticipated project, which despite the creative shakeup remains on track to bow in August 2017. read more

Today on Broadway: Friday, September 23, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: MacArthur Fellows Announced, ALLEGIANCE filmed, Ramin in ANASTASIA, Mamie in CATS, HAMILTON’S AMERICA clips… “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday thro…

Theatre News: Cast and dates confirmed for Stepping Out West End run

The production will run at the Vaudeville Theatre from March next year

Theatre News: Casting announced for RSC's The Seven Acts of Mercy

Anders Lustgarten's new play will open at the Swan Theatre in December

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill to star in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Georgia Snow

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill are to star in a new production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the

NEWS: Imelda Staunton & Conleth Hill star in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Press Releases

Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill will star in a new production of multi Tony and Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by James Macdon…

Good Canary, Rose Theatre, Kingston by Jenny Gilbert

Very occasionally the playing of a play leaves a deeper impression than does the play itself. This is the case with Good Canary, a lippy, sweary tragicomedy by Zach Helm about secrets and ad…

Kick-starting your dance career abroad by Nouska Hanly

Working abroad can be one of the major benefits of a career in the performing arts. As daunting and unsettling as the

NEWS: Maria Friedman’s all-star Stepping Out transfers to West End in March by Press Releases

Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson will be STEPPING OUT in the West End when Richard Harris's award-winning comedy opens at London’s V…

Theatre News: Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill to star in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Edward Albee's play will open in February 2017

Review: Dreamless Sleep, Arts Theatre by Holly O'Mahony

Dreamless Sleep is the latest play by young writer-director Georgie Staight. It’s a cripplingly funny, raw and moving examination of a relationship between N (Niamh Watson) and H (Hannah L…

Experimental “Othello” by Director Eric Ting at Cal Shakes by Ben Sloan

Dressed-Down Tragedy Exposes Modern Misogyny by Benjamin K. Sloan Eric Ting’s bare stage “Othello” at Cal Shakes modernizes Elizabethan issues from 500 years ago for the U.S. in 2016. …

Competition: Win a pair of tickets to The Granada Difference – From the North at the BFI by The Stage

The Granada Difference: From the North is A documentary showcasing Granada’s huge contribution to UK TV, plus special guests; a discussion with David Liddiment,

Would You Spend $147 On That Meeting? by Drew McManus

Recently, you learned about meeting scheduler tools from Ceci Dadisman but do you ever wonder how much it costs in labor to hold that meeting? Thanks to a handy web app from Harvard Business…

'Norma' at the Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal Opera House, London presents "Norma", a timeless opera that is considered a leading example of the bel canto genre, which will run through October 11, 2016.Conducted by Antonio Pap…

Datebook: 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia' at London's Royal Opera House by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal Opera House, London presents "Il Barbiere di Siviglia", popularly known as The Barber of Seville, which will run through October 11, 2016 on the main stage.This is the story of the…

2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Review: ‘Julius Caesar, Spared Parts’ by Walter Bilderback

A playwright friend recently recalled something the Russian director Dimitry Krymov said: “I want to be interested beyond my understanding. My understanding can catch up later…. …

Mark Shenton’s top venues: Theatre Royal Stratford East by Mark Shenton

Theatre Royal Stratford East dubs itself “a people’s theatre”, but for once, it is not an idle aspiration but a reality: this

Howard Sherman: Michelle Obama and Sadiq Khan celebrate theatre’s soft power by Howard Sherman

I did not get to see the concert earlier this week where Cynthia Erivo sang from The Color Purple, Chilina Kennedy sang

Richard Jordan: Hit shows exclude single-ticket buyers at their peril by Richard Jordan

I regularly go to the theatre on my own and must admit I rather enjoy it. My favourite secret theatregoing activity is

Theater review: “Glass Menagerie” at Ricketson by Lisa Kennedy

A melancholy and still potent mix of compassion and judgment.

Staging of Carroll Gardens at 16th Street Theatre, Berwyn by Blouin Artinfo

‘Carroll Gardens’, a new play by playwright A. Zell Williams and directed by Ann Filmer is being staged at the 16th Street Theatre, Berwyn, Illinois, till October 15, 2016.This new …

Miss Saigon: our old show is back – fresh and angry for the 21st century by Ray Shell

Ray Shell, a member of the original Miss Saigon cast, admires the brutality, fragility and yearning of the London revival• Guardian review – 'exemplary vigour'• Observer review – 'ce…

HIMSELF AND NORA Live Off-Broadway Cast Recording Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records has announced release of HIMSELF AND NORA - the 2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording, Live from the Minetta Lane Theatre, NYC - a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by J…

HEISENBERG's Simon Stephens Talks, Signs Working Diary, Other Plays Tonight at Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

The Drama Book Shop willwelcome Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Punk Rock for a discussion and signing of his new theatrical w…

Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, Ariana Grande, Sting and More Slated for 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

Today, September 23 and tomorrow, September 24, iHeartMedia celebrates the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival with an iconic two-day line-up of performances. Today, iHeartMedia reveals their su…

Modern Fable SIMON DAWES BECOMES A PLANET Makes World Premiere at Access Theater Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere of award-winning playwright Alex Moggridge's unique amp compelling new play with music Simon Dawes Becomes a Planet will get a limited engagement at Access Theater 380 Bro…

LIKE YOU LIKE IT Studio Cast Recording Released Today by BroadwayWorld

The star-studded studio cast recording of LIKE YOU LIKE IT is out digitally and in stores today, September 23, 2016, via Broadway Records.

CINDERELLA National Tour Waltzes Into Previews in South Carolina Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Work Light Productions, producer of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, celebrates the show'snational tour, launching tonight in South Carolina.

THEATER TALK Airs Edward Albee Tribute Today by TV News Desk

THEATER TALK pays tribute to playwright Edward Albee with a compilation episode that includes highlights from two of the playwright's interviews on the series, one from 2003, the other from …

Shakespeare’s Words: Iambic Pentameter by Kerry Hishon

A Small Group Writing Exercise Iambic pentameter is a style of poetry, which refers to a certain number of syllables in a line and the emphasis placed on the syllables. While he did not inve…

J.K. Rowling: Harambe isn't part of Harry Potter universe by Associated Press

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has clarified that slain Ohio gorilla, Harambe, is not a part of her fictional universe.A new feature on Rowling's Pottermore website allows users to find ou…

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Anastasia's Ramin Karimloo Sings From an Ahrens & Flaherty Classic

The Tony nominee performs Ragtime's powerful "Make Them Hear You."

Special Reports: Comedy Is Easy…Theater Is Hard

Lisa Lampanelli, Chris Gethard, Mike Birbiglia, and more on taking their acts from standup to theater.

Theater News: Oh, Hello on Broadway Announces Rush Ticket Policy

John Mulaney and Nick Kroll begin their Broadway run tonight.

Theater News: Arena Stage Company Explores Sibling Rivalry in The Little Foxes

Emmy winner Marg Helgenberger stars in Lillian Hellman's drama.

Mark Cuban Loves Crushing Scam Artists On "Shark Tank" by Young Hollywood

Mark Cuban Loves Crushing Scam Artists On "Shark Tank" YH is chatting with the one, the only, the man himself, Mark Cuban on the set of his ABC show "Shark Tank" to find out what to expect f…

Sharks Hint Bigger & Better Deals For "Shark Tank" Season 8 by Young Hollywood

Sharks Hint Bigger & Better Deals For "Shark Tank" Season 8 YH goes behind the scenes of ABC's "Shark Tank" to catch up with the sharks themselves and get the scoop on Season 8! Mark Cuban, …

"Shark Tank" Fights With Mark Cuban & Chris Sacca by Young Hollywood

"Shark Tank" Fights With Mark Cuban & Chris Sacca YH is behind the scenes of ABC's "Shark Tank" catching up with all the Sharks themselves, including Chris Sacca, who takes us for a stroll i…

Mapplethorpe, Anderson and Tsangari to captivate Melbourne audiences by Arts Review

Three films featuring the work of boundary-pushing artists will screen at ACMI Cinemas across September and October with exclusive limited seasons of Heart of a Dog – from writer, dir…

Miss Saigon review - an old tale put across with exemplary vigour by Michael Billington

Prince Edward theatre, LondonThe opposing forces of communism and capitalism carry strange visual echoes in this production by Laurence ConnorSo how does Boublil and Schönberg's musical sta…

Broadway’s ‘Frozen’ already has a new creative team by Michael Riedel

After some turmoil in Elsa’s castle, Disney has finally settled on a new creative team for its upcoming Broadway musical “Frozen.” Michael Grandage is the new director, replacing Alex …

Exclusive Listen to New Podcast With Hamilton’s Sound Designer by Michael Gioia

Nevin Steinberg, who designed the sound for the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton, shares his secrets behind the sound.

Marg Helgenberger Stars in The Little Foxes, Beginning Tonight at Arena Stage by Andrew Gans

Kyle Donnelly directs.

World Premiere of Stuffed Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Grammy-nominated comedian Lisa Lampanelli makes her playwriting debut with the new Off-Broadway work.

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel Release Solo Albums Today by Andrew Gans

The former Wicked co-stars both have new recordings.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: September 23 by David Gewirtzman

Could TV’s Younger Ever Have a Musical Episode? by Ruthie Fierberg

With a cast full of theatre veterans, including leading lady Sutton Foster, one has to wonder…