The Fever by Arts Review

Dawn. An unnamed country riven by civil war. A Western traveller is huddled on the bathroom floor of an anonymous hotel room. Shaking and sweating with fever, he embarks upon a lurid and hal…

James Earl Jones Will Reprise Role in Lion King Remake by Andrew Gans

The role of Simba has also been cast.

All This Living! by Arts Review

Are older people now a nuisance? Do they cost too much? How does society view old women? And what do younger people really know about the older generation? Running for a limited season, Cam…

Interview: Catharine Slusar Returns to Theatre Exile in ‘Lost Girls’ by Deb Miller

Following her Barrymore Award for Best Actress as Martha in Theatre Exile’s 2014 production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which was preceded by two Barrymore Nominations for Best A…

Film News: Donald Glover and James Earl Jones to Star in Disney's New Live-Action Lion King

The pair will take on main roles in the upcoming film.

Just Can't Wait to Be King! Donald Glover and James Earl Jones Sign On for Live-Action Remake of THE LION KING by BroadwayWorld

In two tweets this afternoon, director of the upcoming live action remake of Disney's, The Lion King, Jon Favreau, revealed that star of FX's 'Atlanta', Donald Glover, and original Mufasa, J…

STEPPENWOLF EXTENDS STRAIGHT WHITE MEN DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND by Michael J. Roberts

By popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company extends its critically acclaimed Chicago premiere production of Straight [...]

Steppenwolf’s MONSTER Runs through March 4 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) brings a gripping world premiere adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ [...]

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA TO ANNOUNCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to join in celebration of the upcoming 25th Anniversary Season [...]

Dandelion Theatre Announces OHIO STATE MURDERS Cast and Creative Team by Michael J. Roberts

Dandelion Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for OHIO STATE MURDERS by Adrienne [...]

SUPERCELL: Festival of Contemporary Dance Brisbane by Arts Review

A collision of multiple particles to create a major event with widespread beauty, ferocity, spectacle and rejuvenation SUPERCELL: Festival of Contemporary Dance presents movement in all its…

Top Picks at the 2017 Adelaide Fringe by Arts Review

The 2017 Adelaide Fringe kicked off in spectacular style last night, as the Fringe Parade heralded the start of this year’s Festival. With more than 1100 events, the 2017 Adelaide Frin…

Mike Daisey Blasts “The End of Journalism” at Shotgun Players, Berkeley by Bdhorwitz

Daisey Turns Tragic to Comic at BLAST Theater Festival by Barry David Horwitz Mike Daisey is the U.S.’s most powerful story-teller. He comes out and sits at a table in the spotlight in the…

Regional Theater Review: FLORA & ULYSSES (South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa) by Tony Frankel

SUPER SQUIRREL Flora Buckman, the ten-year-old central character of Flora & Ulysses, the best play I’ve seen all year, begins when this self-proclaimed ­“natural-born cynic�…

LEAH, THE FORSAKEN - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

A xenophobic assault on immigrants and a forbidden inter-religious love story make the Metropolitan Playhouse’s revival of Augustin Daly’s 19th century melodrama Leah, the Forsaken as ti…

MTC: John by Anne-Marie Peard

American playwright Annie Baker won a 2014 Pulitzer Prize for The Flick (seen at Red Stitch) when she was 33. Her writing’s won Off-Broadway Obie awards and rightly declares a new Ba…

Twins share the stage Rep by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Kaylee and Ronan Ryan play sister and brother in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Tracy Letts' Broadway-bound play will debut in Chicago by Chris Jones Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO • Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company will have the world premiere this fall of a new play by Tracy Letts. The play will then move to Broadway.

Soprano Adriana Chuchman is 5th winner of OTSL's Mabel Dorn Reeder Foundation Prize by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The prize 'recognizes extraordinary artistic potential in early-career artists'

Yhonnie Scarce: Hollowing Earth by Arts Review

Indigenous artist Yhonnie Scarce’s new installation, Hollowing Earth at TarraWarra Museum of Art in the Yarra Valley, examines issues related to the mining of Uranium on Aboriginal land. S…

Melbourne Queer Film Festival announces 2017 program by Arts Review

Now in its 27th year, Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF), Australia’s largest queer film festival, has launched its massive 2017 program encompassing 135 challenging and inspiring film…

Opera Review: ‘Women in the Dark’ by Peabody Chamber Orchestra at Theatre Project by Raychel Harvey-Jones

A rare opportunity to see three short women-centric one-act operas under the heading of “Women in the dark.” They explore the light, the dark, the journey and the transformation.…

Theater Review: CIRCUS 1903 — THE GOLDEN AGE OF CIRCUS (National Tour) by Tony Frankel

COME JOIN THE CIRCUS As if to compensate for the unpopularity of animal acts, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus began to beef up their productions in recent years, but that lack …

It Looks Like Donald Glover Will Play Simba in that Lion King Remake by Kaitlin Fontana

Last September, the not-totally-unsurprising news that Jon Favreau would be helming a remake of Disney’s The Lion King pretty immediately fueled speculation about whose voice and/or likene…

Today’s General Strike Solidarity Rally in NYC by Trav S.D.

Theoretically today was a day of a general strike, which normally means a day when no one works or buys anything or conducts any business, but looking around the busy city I got the feeling …

COLOR by Will Sonheim

You are eating a Veggie Burger. It is made out of Beans and Beets. It’s the best veggie burger you ... The post COLOR appeared first on The Neo-Futurists.

New Adelaide Fringe funding makes festival more affordable for artists and audiences by Arts Review

Adelaide Fringe has welcomed $1 million of new funding from the South Australian State Government to help make the annual arts festival more affordable for artists, audiences and venues. The…

Howard County Community Dance Festival Tomorrow and Sunday Events by Carolyn Kelemen

Dance Pros Will Chase Away the Winter Blahs For local aficionados who cherish those rare professional dance appearances in Columbia, note two unique concerts this weekend. Misako Ballet Comp…

‘Lion King’ Remake: Donald Glover Cast as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa by Justin Kroll

Donald Glover and James Earl Jones are ready to sing “Hakuna Matata.” The “Atlanta” star is in talk to play Simba in Disney’s live-action “The Lion King…

The Red Riding Hood fable as serial killer drama? That's 'Grimly Handsome' by Philip Brandes

The boundaries between human civilization and the animal kingdom become very blurry indeed in “Grimly Handsome,” an appropriately titled grim fairy tale from Santa Monica’s longtime pu…

RETURN TO THE SPOTLIGHT by Matt Windman

After two decades, Glenn Close returns to the role of Norma, bringing a 40-piece orchestra with her.

At University of Washington, Anonymous Hate Messages Extend To Campus Theatre by Howard Sherman

This is a revised and updated version of a prior post from earlier today, which has been withdrawn, because it suggested, based upon news accounts, that the UW theatre department had been si…

‘Come From Away’ Begins Performances 2/18 by Newsdesk

OPENING NIGHT SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017, AT BROADWAY’S GERALD SCHOENFELD THEATRE BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY IRENE SANKOFF & DAVID HEIN DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY MUSICAL STAGING BY…

TV Academy Celebrates New Choreography Peer Group With Derek Hough, ‘La La Land’s’ Mandy Moore by Mannie Holmes

The best choreographers in all of showbiz waltzed down to the Saban Media Center on Thursday night to celebrate the the Television Academy’s creation of a peer group for choreographers…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Randy Rainbow by Broadway.com

Randy Rainbow stopped by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his popular political satire and more with Paul Wontorek.

‘Billions’ attorney flirts with the dark side this season by Andrea Morabito, Robert Rorke

Billions Sunday, 10 p.m., Showtime The return of “Billions” finds U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and hedge fund king Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Damian Lewis) digging out from …

12 Oscar-winning writers/directors: Will Damien Chazelle (‘La La Land’) join this elite group? by Tony Ruiz

When the Oscars are handed out on February 26, Damien Chazelle could potentially join an elite group of filmmakers by winning Best Screenplay and Best Director for the same film. The “La L…

Theater Review: Wooster Group’s “The Town Hall Affair” — Reality as a Funhouse Mirror by Tim Jackson

The Wooster Group deconstruction of the documentary Town Bloody Hall adds layers of artificiality to what may or may not have been a serious event.

CD/DVD Review: “Celebrate Ornette” — An Exuberant Homage to a Jazz Genius by Michael Ullman

This collection demonstrates that the music of Ornette Coleman is in tune with something elemental and essential in the human spirit.

Ming Cho Lee to Depart Yale School of Drama by American Theatre Editors

Lee will step down from his teaching role at Yale later this year.

See Me Now, Young Vic by Aleks.sierz

Real sex workers take the stage for a brilliantly devised showSex workers come in all shapes and sizes. Everyone knows that. But why do they do it? Why does anyone take the risk of being int…

Theater News: Evan Todd to Replace Original Cast Member Jake Epstein in Broadway's Beautiful

Todd will make his Broadway debut in the role of Gerry Goffin.

He Won't Quit 'Til He's a Star on Broadway! Evan Todd to Join Beautiful by Lindsey Sullivan

He's sure the boy we love! Stage and screen alum Evan Todd will make his Broadway debut in Beautiful as Gerry Goffin, Carole King's first husband and longtime writing partn…

Get a Taste of John Kander's New Musical Kid Victory by Broadway.com

Get a sneak peek at Kid Victory, the new musical featuring a score by John Kander and Greg Pierce.

Feel the Magic in the Making! Watch Glenn Close & the Cast of Sunset Boulevard Belt Andrew Lloyd Webber's Iconic Score by Broadway.com

Here's a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.

Broadway Beautiful Will Welcome a New Gerry Goffin in March by Robert Viagas

He’ll join newcomer Abby Mueller in the cast of the Carole King Broadway musical.

Giving Face: Glenn Close’s Return to Broadway in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Talk about star power! No, I’m not referring to Glenn Close, the estimable star of Sunset Boulevard, now in glittery revival at the Palace Theatre. I mean Hillary Clint…

College Offers The 24 Hour Plays: A Bennington Tribute to Spencer Cox Feb. 20 by Robert Viagas

Award-winning alumni will honor the memory of the late actor and AIDS activist.

Chita Rivera Set forTODAY’s Living Legends Series by Adam Hetrick

The two-time Tony Award winner’s interview with Al Roker will air February 20.

Watch a Sneak Peek of the New York Premiere of Kid Victory by Olivia Clement

The new musical by John Kander and Gregory Pierce will open February 22 at the Vineyard Theatre Off-Broadway.

Will Chase, Kelli O’Hara, and More to Perform at Roundabout Gala by Olivia Clement

See who else is tapped for the star-studded evening honoring four-time Tony winner Frank Langella.

Want Tickets to HAMILTON's Opening Night in San Francisco? Donate to Charity Today! by Stephanie Wild

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has teamed up with Prizeo once again to bring an all-new contest which allows fans to enter to win tickets to opening night of Hamilton in San Francisco. …

Crazy for You Sneak Peek by Sandi Durell

                            by: Magda Katz The press was for a special launch of Gershwin’s Tony Award-winning mus…

Extra Curricular Killing: A Review of Peerless at First Floor Theater by Jay Van Ort

Theater News: Jane Krakowski, Bryan Cranston, Kelli O'Hara Set for Roundabout Theatre Gala

The annual event will honor four-time Tony winner Frank Langella.

Angela Lansbury Confirmed for Mary Poppins Sequel by Robert Viagas

She joins a cast that includes Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Dick Van Dyke.

Photo Flash: Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton Attend PBS's MAYA ANGELOU: AND I STILL RISE Preview in NYC by TV News Desk

Last night, February 16, 2017, at a special preview event for the new documentary 'American Masters -- Maya Angelou And Still I Rise' at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Ne…

Of Course Angela Lansbury Will Be In Mary Poppins Returns by Hunter Harris

Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dick Van Dyke, Emily Mortimer, and Ben Whishaw, make way: Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of Disney’s Mary Poppins sequel, Mary Poppins R…

The Compass Podcast Welcomes Costume Designer Caitlin Cisek by Adam Hetrick

Hosted by Leah Walsh, the February 17 episode features Cisek speaking about collaboration, teaching, and life as a freelance artist.

Alison Pill and Thomas Sadoski Will Take Part in 'FOUR BY TENN' Readings at Pasadena Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that they will present FOUR BY TENN A TENNESSEE WILLIAMS READING SERIES in celebration of Tennessee Williams.

Carolee Carmello, T. Oliver Reid and More to Celebrate Michael Bennett at THE MEETING* by BroadwayWorld

The Meeting hosted by Justin Sayre - the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda - will continue its final …

The Object Lesson by Doug Marino

It seems the entire season at New York Theater Workshop is one full of "alternate theater".  In the latest installment - once again - we have a non-theater, a non-play, and an "experien…

BWW TV: What's SWEAT All About? The Broadway-Bound Cast Explains! by Tv - Press Previews

Following a sold out, critically acclaimed engagement at New York's Public Theater,Sweat, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winnerLynn Nottage, directed byKate Whoriskeywill transfer to Broadwa…

Zoot Suit by Steven Morris

Zoot SuitReviewed by Julio MartinezThe Mark Taper ForumThrough March 26 Luis Valdez’s chronicle of the historic early 1940’s “Sleepy Lagoon” murder case, Zoot Suit, originally premie…

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ casts Angela Lansbury as Balloon Lady, joining Emily Blunt & Lin-Manuel Miranda by Marcus James Dixon

Disney announced Friday that iconic film, TV and Broadway actress Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of “Mary Poppins Returns” as Balloon Lady, a popular character from PL Travers‘…

AURORA’S PARAMOUNT THEATRE HOSTS RIVERDANCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR MARCH 31-APRIL 2 by Michael J. Roberts

Riverdance, the internationally-acclaimed, fleet of feet Irish dance phenom of toe-tapping men and women, will [...]

Joffrey Ballet offers GAME CHANGERS at The Auditorium Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Bob Douglas Recommended For its annual winter engagement, The Joffrey Ballet presents Game [...]

PHALARIS'S BULL to Make Its Los Angeles Debut Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Santa Monica Playhouse is presenting the Los Angeles premiere of PHALARIS'S BULL: SOLVING THE RIDDLE OF THE GREAT BIG WORLD, the special event which earned raves from the New York critics on…

‘Peter Pan’ prequel a gravity-defying delight to the senses by Celia Wren

The Constellation Theater Company delivers a funny, rollicking fantasy-adventure tale.

Odds & Ends: The Trailer for Aaron Tveit’s New Movie, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s BFF Meryl Streep & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Here's a First Look at Aaron Tveit in Created Equal Hallelujah! We can get a peek at Aaron Tveit's new movie: The tr…

Broadway Ain't Never Had a Friend Like This! Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart on What He Loved & Learned in Aladdin by Beth Stevens

In the corporate world, employees leaving a job are often asked to sit through an exit interview with HR about their time at the company. That concept doesn’t exist for Broadway perfor…

Evan Todd to Join Broadway's BEAUTIFUL as 'Gerry Goffin' Opposite Abby Mueller by BroadwayWorld

Producers Paul Blake and SonyATV Music Publishing announced today that stage and screen favorite Evan Todd will join the cast of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical on March 7, 2017.

Chinese ballet show draws protests for 'glorifying Red Army' by Naaman Zhou

Minister says staging The Red Detachment of Women is a privilege but protest organiser says government needs to understand what the story is aboutProtesters in Melbourne have called for a bo…

25 Years Later, Crazy for You’s Bobby Child Becomes Bela Zangler by Michael Gioia

Harry Groener returns to Crazy for You for a one-night-only concert February 19, starring Tony Yazbeck and Laura Osnes.

Behind the Song: The Journey of ‘La La Land’s’ ‘City of Stars’ by Jenelle Riley

Even before “La La Land” unspooled at festivals and in theaters, people were humming the tune “City of Stars” thanks to early teasers. The melancholy theme appears twice in the film …

Get Cast in the Nonunion ‘Rent’ Tour and 4 More Musical Gigs

If you’ve been dying to scratch that onstage itch, you cannot miss this week’s roundup of notices. Below, we have five union and nonunion musical opportunities, incluidng regiona…

It's Official! Angela Lansbury Joins MARY POPPINS RETURNS as 'Balloon Lady' by BroadwayWorld

Disney has confirmed rumors from back in December that Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of 'Mary Poppins Returns,' the all-new sequel to Disney's 1964 film 'Mary Poppins' currently filmin…

Review: The Swarm, Vault Festival by Rebekah Ellerby

My heart is bursting with the wordless song that filled a dark and cavernous brick vault, with such warmth and such friendship that I conclude must be unique to the art of modern opera. A hy…

Review: Killing Time, Park Theatre by Alice Devoy

Tackling a topic like death, or perhaps the topic of death, it would have be easy for this production to slip into whimsical comments on wasted youth, dusty wrinkles, and morbid clichés. Bu…

Review: Wendy House, VAULT Festival by Isaac Ouro

Pulling off a play about emotional abuse in one single, hour-long act, with minimal props and limited space is no small task. Walk The Dog Productions does not shy away from the challenge: W…

Jane Krakowski, Kelli O'Hara & More Will Perform at Roundabout Spring Gala by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO presents its annual 2017 Spring Gala Act II Setting the Stage for Roundabout's Future on Monday, February 27, 2017 in the Grand B…

Theater News: Alysha Umphress, Kerry Butler, and More to Take Part in Come Sing About Love Concert

Joey Chancey produces the first concert in the Broadway Sings at St. Paul's series.

Video Flash: Vineyard Theatre Releases Footage From John Kander and Greg Pierce's Kid Victory

Watch numbers from the show featuring Karen Ziemba, Daniel Jenkins, and more.

Angela Lansbury Joins Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ by Dave McNary

Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of “Mary Poppins Returns,” the sequel to Disney’s 1964 film “Mary Poppins.” The movie is currently filming at Shepperton Studios in London. Lans…

Watch Selections from Greg Pierce and John Kander's Kid Victory

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern release production footage of the New York premiere of Kid Victory, book and lyrics by Greg Pierce, music by John Kander and…

Sunset Boulevard by Darryl Reilly

The score remains an uneven but catchy patchwork that has yielded several choice songs amidst the acceptable filler. Mr. Lloyd Webber’s music is a heady pastiche of old movie melodies wit…

My Night With Reg has Chekhovian sorrow but plenty of comedy: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Martin Happer and Gray Powell stand out in 1994 play that makes the repercussions of the AIDS crisis purely private.

It’s Neo-Nazis vs Shakespeare at University of Washington by Robert Viagas

Group targets non-traditionally cast As You Like It with frightening recruiting posters.

Review: Sex With Strangers, Hampstead Theatre by Emily May

The stage is dressed with a plethora of brown. From brown leather sofas to brown wooden wall cladding, the colour scheme sets an expectation of a warm, cosy, and intimate setting. This expec…

Sunset Boulevard Review: Ready for Glenn Close Up by New York Theater

There was thunderous applause the night I saw “Sunset Boulevard” for Hillary Clinton as she took her seat right before the musical began. It would be snarky to observe it was the greates…

DVR Alert: Chita Rivera Set for TODAY's 'Living Legends' Series, 2/20 by TV News Desk

The TODAY Show's AL ROKER recently sat down with Broadway icon CHITA RIVERA for his Living Legends series and the interview will air on Monday, February 20.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE by Ken Fallin

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

Theater News: The Music Man, Million Dollar Quartet to Join Berkshire Theatre Group's Season

Edward Albee and David Auburn plays are also featured in the summer lineup.

A real life look at the crazy odds and tortured dreams of making it in La La Land by Jeffrey Fleishman

(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) A real life look at the crazy odds and tortured dreams of making it in La La Land By Jeffrey Fleishman Feb. 17, 2017 Beyond a stretch of thrift stores and …

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from John Kander & Greg Pierce's KID VICTORY at the Vineyard by BroadwayWorld TV

Vineyard Theatre presents the New York premiere of Kid Victory, book and lyrics by Greg Pierce, music by John Kander with story by John Kander and Greg Pierce, and directed by Liesl Tommy. K…

Photo Flash: Christine Baranski & Bernadette Peters in THE GOOD FIGHT, Premiering 2/19 by TV News Desk

CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network's digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced its first original drama series, THE GOOD FIGHT, will premiere o…

Photo Coverage: Shuffle Off with the Cast of Susan Stroman-Helmed CRAZY FOR YOU! by Walter McBride

This weekend Manhattan Concert Productions MCP will present the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 800…

Old Globe's 'Blameless' takes on the complexities of grief by James Hebert

There’s a specific — and sadly familiar — kind of tragedy at the heart of Nick Gandiello’s play “The Blameless,” which is about to receive its world premiere at the Old Globe The…

From Theatre to The Big Screen by Rino16

The wonderful play Fences, by August Wilson, was performed on Broadway in 1983 very successfully. It became a favorite of Theatre goes from around the world. And now, a film has been made th…

Review: ‘All My Sons’ at The George Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance by Robert Michael Oliver

Some plays survive the test of time. Arthur Miller’s All My Sons is such a play. And the production mounted by The George Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance …

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Benefit to Honor Artist and Activist Spencer Cox by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, February 20th at 8 pm at The Pershing Square Signature Center in New York City, Bennington College, in association with The 24 Hour Plays, will present The 24 Hour Plays A Benning…

People You Should Know . . . Jeff Talbott by Zack Calhoon

Jeff Talbott-Jeff Talbott's play,The Submission, was produced Off-Broadway by MCC Theater, won the Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award for New American Play and was the inaugur…

Inside the Brutal World of Comedy Open Mikes by Sopan Deb

Basements. Back rooms. Awkward silences and occasionally, a laugh. The lengths to which stand-up comedians must go to test material in New York City.

Chicago Improv Fest back for 20th year by Morgan Greene

The Chicago Improv Festival will enter its 20th year of laughter this spring, it was announced Friday. Slated for March 27 to April 2 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave., and St…

Review: One Big Secret in One Long Play by Michael Block

By Michael BlockThere are some stories and times that seem to disappear from the mainstream storytelling. One of those comes to life in Sarah Levine Simon and Mihai Grunfeld's The Dressmaker…

Take The Stage Presents ‘Connected’ at The Rockville Jewish Community Center on Fri 2/24; Sat 2/25; and Sun 2/26 by Guest Author

Take the Stage Performance Company, one of DC’s hottest up-and-coming young performing ensembles, announces their new Broadway Revue Showcase, Connected. Get a front row seat for the best …

Review: ‘Brooklyn Doo Wop Explosion’ at Bristol Riverside Theater by Neal Newman

Who put the bomp in the bomp be bomp bah bomp? Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong? It these lyrics fill you with happiness in the remembrance of days gone by, then run to the Bristol…

Disgraced Makes You Reexamine What You Think, Who You Are by Bill Hirschman

Disgraced, bravely offered to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s mainstream audience, is an incisive drama dissecting intersecting issues of ethnic identity, assimilation and especially persistin…

Remembering Harvey Lichtenstein, culture giant who built BAM

The past is very much with us, as this theatrical grab bag can attest:

See Evening at the Talk House, with Matthew Broderick, Open Off-Broadway by Hannah Vine

Wallace Shawn debuted his latest work with The New Group February 16.

Critics Review Evening at the Talk House, with Matthew Broderick by Olivia Clement

Wallace Shawn stars alongside the Tony winner in his newest play with The New Group Off-Broadway.

Turn Off Your Brain: A Review of Goddamn Geniuses at Runaways Lab Theatre by Jay Van Ort

Theater News: Paper Mill Playhouse Finds Its Million Dollar Quartet

Hunter Foster directs the 1950s rock-and-roll musical.

Video Flash: Watch Christy Altomare, Star of Broadway's Anastasia, Sing "Journey to the Past"

Backed by the members of the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, Altomare offers an epic take on this beloved song.

Watch Anastasia’s Christy Altomare Sing “Journey to the Past” With Symphony Orchestra by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical will open April 24 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

The Bodyguard's delicious excess, world-class singing overcome plot issues: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Creators of this crowd-pleaser have stuffed it with Whitney Houston’s back catalogue, shown off by Beverley Knight.

Competition: Win tickets to see Filthy Business at Hampstead Theatre by The Stage

“When you’ve got no nation, no government, no place in the world what have you got? Family. You can’t depend on anything

‘I did a show about cancer and boobs while I had breast cancer’ – The Girls: opening night by Matthew Hemley

As Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s The Girls opens in the West End, Matthew Hemley met with its cast and creators to

Find Out What Audiences Have to Say in a New JONAH AND OTTO Video by BroadwayWorld

Critics and audiences are raving about Off-Broadway's newest hit JONAH AND OTTO. Just some of the comments made by this week's patrons were caught on video which debuted today on YouTube. JO…

Shakespeare Theatre Company to present Pinter, Beckett, a Musical and a whole lotta Shakespeare next season by Tim Treanor

First to announce a look at their 2017-2018 season is Shakespeare Theatre Company which will open with two minimalist one-act plays by Harold Pinter and bookend them with the grand musical …

Pallas and Infinity theatre companies announce their 2017 seasons by Lorraine Treanor

Two announcements from companies who produce in a single calendar year, rather than on the traditional theatre schedule of fall to summer. Pallas Theatre Collective, the small company with…

Shotgun Players Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a lineup of six productions paired with readings and talkbacks.

Indie theaters protest Trump, will screen '1984' by Usa Today, Usa Today

On April 4, '1984' will hit over 90 theaters.        

Giveaway: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Sheet Music by Joy

Broadway Wiz is giving away season one sheet music from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! Read on for info on how to win.

Why has Thomas Ostermeier stripped his Richard III of politics? | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

Shedding his clothes and seducing the audience, Lars Eidinger’s Gloucester is the classic charming narcissist – but why soften the play’s political bite at such a crucial time?I have a…

Dance studios tap into the La La Land phenomenon by Nadia Khomami

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s multi-awardwinning film has got people queuing up to tap dance their way to happinessYou can’t buy happiness but you can buy tap shoes, and that’s kind of…

VIDEO: All-New BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Featurette Goes Behind-the-Scenes! by TV News Desk

Go behind the scenes with Emma Watson, director Bill Condon, and the rest of the cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and see how they brought the tale as old as time to life in a whole new way

Super troupers! This 'Mamma Mia' has the look and the fun by Chris Jones

"Mamma Mia!," the much-loved and now ubiquitous ABBA musical, is one of the few West End and Broadway shows that you could say work better in the round. That's the takeaway, at least, from d…

Broadway’s Significant Other Announces Discount Ticket Policy and Opening Night Contest by Robert Viagas

Joshua Harmon’s play—starring Gideon Glick—is currently in previews at the Booth Theatre.

If I Forget: Tenleytown by Roundabout

It’s a store. It’s a parcel of property. It’s not some kind of magical place. There are no magical places. There’s just dirt. It’s all the same dirt. -Michael, If I Forget In If I …

London Odds & Ends: Hair Returns to the U.K., A New La Strada & More by Ryan McPhee

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today from the U.K. Fall Will Be the Age of Aquarius in London Hope Mill Theatre’s production of Hair in Manchester, England…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Which of 2017’s Oscar-Nominated Films Should Be a Broadway Musical? 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…

Things Are Looking Up! Check Out These Pics of Laura Osnes, Rachel Bloom & More of Crazy for You’s Hot Hoofers by Broadway.com

They've got rhythm! Manhattan Concert Productions’ concert performance of Crazy for You is set for February 19 at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, and the starry cast is r…

Heart, Don't Fail Me Now! Watch Christy Altomare Belt Out the Beloved Anastasia Classic 'Journey to the Past' by Lindsey Sullivan

The moment Anastasia fans have been waiting for is here! Christy Altomare, who is set to star as the titular character in the Broadway musical this spring, performs "Journey to the…

Amid record betting on Oscars, 'La La Land' is seen as a lock

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "La La Land" is set to sweep the Oscars, but the race to be crowned Hollywood's leading man is going down to the wire, say bookmakers who are seeing record bets on the A…

James Barry, Scott Moreau, Jake Rowley and Nat Zegree Headline MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre TonyAward, hasannounced casting for the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet with book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, orig…

Theater News: Cast and Creative Team Announced for Signature Theatre's Midwestern Gothic

The world premiere musical is directed and choreographed by Matthew Gardiner.

'Good Wife's' Zach Grenier to star in Pittsburgh Public's 'Death of a Salesman' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Zach Grenier, who played divorce lawyer David Lee for seven seasons on the CBS drama "The Good Wife," will star as Willie Loman in Pittsburgh Public Theater's "Death of a …

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre to Feature Alan Ayckbourn World Premiere by Mark Shenton

Ayckbourn’s 1979 play Taking Steps will also be revived.

Adam by Darryl Reilly

With slicked back hair, a melodiously rough voice and a smooth physical presence, Timothy Simonson offers an accurate impression of Powell that captures his swagger. Mr. Simonson’s appeal…

"Bringing Beauty To Life" - Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Disney Movie Trailers

Time Warner Foundation Announces New Theatre Grantees by Beret Leone

Nine theatre organizations around the country have joined the Foundation’s expanding group.

‘La La Land’ Music Supervisor Steven Gizicki Explains His Role in Original Musical by Arya Roshanian

The 7th annual Guild of Music Supervisors awards was held Thursday, Feb. 16 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony was attended by stars such as former “Amer…

STAGE TUBE: ANASTASIA's Christy Altomare Belts 'Journey to the Past' at Her Alma Mater by Stage Tube

Inspired by the beloved film, the romantic and adventure-filled new musicalAnastasiacomes to Broadway. ANASTASIA will begin previews on March 23, 2017 and open on Broadway on April 24, 2017 …

The Roots to perform NBA-themed musical at All-Star Game

NEW YORK (AP) - The Roots will perform an original NBA-themed musical featuring former "Hamilton" actor Daveed Diggs, DJ Jazzy Jeff, actor Michael B. Jordan, musician Jidenna and rapper Darr…

The Broadway Experience to Return This Summer by Beret Leone

The musical theatre intensive offers over seventy workshops, classes, and lectures with Broadway performers.

Podcast: The Rough Guide to Everywhere has vivid tales from around the world

A new series from the travel guide producers

Letter: Alec McCowen obituary by W Stephen Gilbert

Alec McCowen was a fearless out gay actor. When he was “done” on This is Your Life, he made strenuous objection to the fact that his partner, the late Geoffrey Burridge, was not mentione…

Joyce Sluszny obituary by Heather Worsley

My friend Joyce Sluszny, who has died aged 76, grew up in very humble circumstances, and this inspired her commitment to making a difference for others in her later professional choices, pre…

How will the Shakespeare show go on without Kahn? by Peter Marks

The future is rife with artistic challenges for Shakespeare Theatre Company.

First London Performance for Andrew Scott's Hamlet Is Canceled by Mark Shenton

Performances will now begin at the Almeida Theatre February 18

London's 187-Year-Old Samuel French Bookshop to Shutter by Mark Shenton

But theatre readers can still purchase books and plays online.

Cynthia Erivo Will Sing at Oscars’ Governors Ball by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning Color Purple star will perform as part of the post-Academy Awards celebration.

Qui Nguyen Keeps It in the Family With ‘Vietgone’ by American Theatre Editors

The playwright talks with his director about his personal inspirations for the play.

Sally Field on How Her Glass Menagerie Character Is Like Trump: 'She Is the Great Killer of Differences' by Lindsey Sullivan

Sally Field is back on Broadway in Tennessee Williams' memory play The Glass Menagerie. The Emmy and Oscar winner recently stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss her re…

John Stamos, Neil Meron & Craig Zadan, Robert Greenblatt to Chair 2017 Mr. Abbott Award Gala Honoring Kenny Leon by BroadwayWorld

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation SDC Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society SDC, announces Robert Greenblatt, Golden Globe a…

LA RONDE – The Bunker by Laura Kressly

The Bunker, London – until 11 March 2017 Last year, Elon Musk suggested it’s likely that our entire existence is a computer simulation made by some highly evolved species. The simula…

Oscar Best Original Screenplay: BAFTA winner ‘Manchester By the Sea’ pulls further ahead of ‘La La Land’ by Paul Sheehan

“Manchester By the Sea,” the longtime Oscar frontrunner for Best Original Screenplay, solidified its lead over “La La Land” when it won this race at the BAFTA Awards …

Photo Flash: Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick Celebrate Evening at the Talk House Opening

The play, from scribe and star Wallace Shawn, receives its American premiere under the direction of Scott Elliott.

Review: Straight White Men

Young Jean Lee's family drama grapples with potential and privilege.

Looking Backwards to Move Forward with Paleo Theatre by HowlRound

By Em Piro. Em Piro images what a Paleo theatre practice would involve.

The Carpetbagger: Lin-Manuel Miranda Was Talking to Meryl Streep the Other Day by Cara Buckley

As he moves into film, the “Hamilton” star gets tips from Hollywood royalty and eyes EGOT status, something he says he never set his sights on.

REVIEW: Zoot Suit returns to the Mark Taper stage where it premiered 38 years ago by Http://www.haineshisway.com/2017/02/zoot-Suit-Reviewed-By-Rob-Stevens/

Zoot Suit may have lost some of its zip for those of us who witnessed it previously, but if you have never seen, don’t miss it.

Gregg Edelman-Helmed ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, THE MUSIC MAN and More Set for BTG's Expanded 2017 Summer Season by BroadwayWorld

Hot off the heels of its critically acclaimed revival of Fiorello, which was named a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, Berkshire Theatre Group BTG and Kate Maguire Artistic DirectorCEO ha…

How the couple behind Come From Away created a Canadian musical hit by J. Kelly Nestruck

Come from Away creators David Hein and Irene Sankoff struggled as artists, found each other as life and business partners and became the dynamic duo of the Canadian musical

Music Interview: Session Americana and That Little Round Table by Arts Fuse Editor

Session Americana has matured from a local, informal collective to a polished touring band.

Upcoming Auditions for Hangar Theatre, Waitress, Les Miz, Newsies, and Hamilton by Playbill Staff

Here's a selection of upcoming auditions in the New York area and around the country.

Samuel French bookshop closure prompts industry outcry by Giverny Masso

The news that theatre publisher Samuel French is to close its London bookshop has prompted an industry outcry, with critics branding the

67-year-old understudy to make West End debut in The Girls following cast illness by Matthew Hemley

A 67-year-old understudy will make her West End debut in a leading role after Michele Dotrice was forced to pull out of

Andrew Scott Hamlet cancels first Almeida preview by Georgia Snow

The first preview of Hamlet, starring Andrew Scott, has been cancelled owing to staff changes on the production. Hamlet was due to

Equity: culture secretary must act to prevent ‘new dark age’ for arts in Bath by Matthew Hemley

Equity has called on culture secretary Karen Bradley to “urgently intervene” following 100% cuts to Bath’s arts grants. The union said there

With 'Dear Evan Hansen,' Broadway Charts Two Albums in Top 20 for First Time in Decades

The chart last housed a pair of top 20-charting cast albums way back in 1965, when the Broadway cast recordings of 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Fiddler on the Roof' both occupied the region for 11 c…

Cinema Audio Society Awards: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ will win by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” is predicted to win the Cinema Audio Society award for Best Sound Mixing on Saturday over two of its Oscar rivals –“Hacksaw Ridge” and “Rogu…

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Aasif Mandvi, Marisa Tomei and More Set for THE PEOPLE SPEAK at BAM by BroadwayWorld

BAM presents two stimulating evenings of history and ideas in March that focus on traditionally marginalized voices.

News: Hip-hop musical premieres in Old Town, Alexandria by Self-Post News

Housing Authority partners with local nonprofit to premier original musical, “Not My Baby” in Alexandria, VA Exploring the triumphs and challenges of adoption Momentum Collective, Inc. (…

67-year-old understudy Judith Street takes starring role in The Girls

Michele Dotrice has had to temporarily withdraw from THE GIRLS under doctor's, but it's a dream come true for her 67-year-old understudy who takes a starring role in the new Gary Barlow and …

VIDEO: Adam Lambert Stops By WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE; Randy Rainbow Tends Bar! by TV News Desk

Adam Lambertstopped by last night's episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, which featured comedian, actor, singer and internet celeb and frequent BWW contributorRandy Rainbowas the show's barte…

Off Broadway Review: Tracy Letts’ ‘Man From Nebraska’ by Gordon Cox

Tracy Letts’ kind and gentle play, “Man From Nebraska,” follows a nondescript Midwesterner who has a mid-life crisis of faith and goes to London to look for his absent God.…

Review: Matthew Broderick Heads Killer Cast In Wallace Shawn’s ‘Evening At The Talk House’ by Jeremy Gerard

It’s party time at the Talk House, the kind of hangout people of a certain age or nostalgic bent associate with Greenwich Village watering holes like the White Horse Tavern and the Lio…

Flamenco at its finest: Israel Galván at Sadler’s Wells

A dancer with a prodigious rhythmic sense, imaginative verve and incandescent passion

Just make it up: the art of improv theatre

Sarah Hemming on the growing popularity of shows without a script

Waitress Wraps $1 Million the Day Sara Bareilles Announced as New Lead by Robert Viagas

Biggest single BO day ever for the musical.

Turnage premiere at the Barbican — sharp, strong ideas

Håkan Hardenberger and the LSO performed the composer’s new trumpet concerto

Cinderella review at Hippodrome, Birmingham – ‘a joy to watch’ by Rachel Elderkin

David Bintley’s production of Cinderella for Birmingham Royal Ballet is, for the most part, a sparkling version of the traditional tale. But

Extra Performance Added As Jersey Boys Nears End Of London Run by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo As Jersey Boys nears the end of its impressive run in London's West End, producers have announced that an extra performance of the show has been added on Thursday 23 March at…

New era of big-budget drama in Berlin

German television is drawing on the country’s tumultuous recent history

Simon Schama on Hercules Segers’ landscape etchings at the Met

The near-contemporary of Rembrandt was a virtuoso who created a whirlwind of experiment

The Bruegel legacy: masterpieces at Bath’s Holburne Museum

Exhibition shows how the master’s descendants became a force in Dutch and Flemish painting

Women in conversation: three shows put female artists in dialogue

Very different artists paired at Turner Contemporary, Fine Art Society and Dulwich Picture Gallery

Sellers’ market as London gears up for auction season

Plus: Davis Museum takes stand for immigrants; Hockney for the British Museum; Jenny Saville rises from the ashes

Santino Fontana: The Happy Hyphenate by Harry Haun

Terrence McNally recently stumbled into the perfect compliment for Santino Fontana. “I don’t think of you as a singer,” he told him. “Are you singing a lot now?”

New Musical Come From Away Announces Rush Ticket Policy by Adam Hetrick

The new Broadway musical begins previews February 18 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Photos: Opening Night of Man from Nebraska Starring Reed Birney by Hannah Vine

Tracy Letts’ drama made its Off-Broadway debut February 15 at Second Stage.

Javier Muñoz, Tituss Burgess, and More Join George Michael Tribute by Olivia Clement

The one-night-only benefit concert in New York will celebrate the music icon’s legendary career.

Oscars: Why ‘Jackie’s’ costume designer should root against ‘La La Land’s’ production designer by Amanda Spears

Best Costume Design and Best Production Design are two categories at the Oscars where scoring a nomination for both is critical to a film’s chances of winning either. Of the 85 times these…

Theater News: Come From Away Announces General Rush Policy

The new musical begins its Broadway run tomorrow.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 2/17/2017 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 2172017.

Review: 946: The Amazing Adventure of Adolphus Tips

Kneehigh Theatre Company brings its latest tale of love to Los Angeles.

VIDEO: Adam Lambert Stops By WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE; Randy Rainbow Tends Bar! by TV News Desk

Adam Lambert stopped by last night's episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, which featured comedian, actor, singer andInternet celeb and frequent BWW contributor Randy Rainbow.

Book Review: “In the Midnight Hour” — The Tempestuous Life of Wilson Pickett by Blake Maddux

Tony Fletcher’s research is impeccable, his sources are unimpeachable, and his style is thoroughly engaging.

Call Answered: Conference Call: Steven "Blue's Clues" Burns & Steven "Flaming Lips" Drozd: Foreverywhere by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Not long ago, I had read an article about Steve Burns, the original host of the children's hit show "Blue's Clues." I remember thinking to myself, gosh I would love to have th…

2 Cast Albums Hit Billboard Top 20 for the First Time in 50 Years by Robert Viagas

See which Broadway recordings are giving pop stars a run for their money.

See Laura Osnes, Rachel Bloom, and Tony Yazbeck Rehearse for Crazy for You by Hannah Vine

Crazy for You will be presented February 19 at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall.

New Study Reveals Groundbreaking Potential Solution to MS by Rino16

A new trial study has unearthed a wealth of evidence that suggest a powerful way to combat the crippling auto immune disease known as MS, otherwise known more properly as multiple sclerosis.…

Broadway-Bound Secret Garden and Hamilton Will Play TUTS by Adam Hetrick

Houston’s Theatre Under the Stars has announced the lineup of musicals slated for its 2017-2018 season.

Miranda Hart to make West End debut as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Piccadilly Theatre

Multi-award winning actress, writer and comedian Miranda Hart will make her West End debut bringing life to the role of Miss Hannigan in Nikolai Foster's production of Annie. The musica…

Review: ‘Dracula’ at American University by William Powell

The famous novel Dracula, by Bram Stoker, has been adapted for countless film and stage productions, thrilling audiences since 1897. With a cinematic look and feel, some stand out performanc…

BWW TV: They've Got Rhythm! Catch a Sneak Peek of MCP's CRAZY FOR YOU! by Tv - Press Previews

This weekend Manhattan Concert Productions MCP will present the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, on February 19, 2017 at 800…

COME FROM AWAY Begins Performances Tomorrow; General Rush Policy Announced by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY has announced that a limited number of 38 general rush tickets including the 2 facility fee will be available at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre box off…

Flew the Coop review – prisoner of war lovers escape to a Butlin's disco by Lyn Gardner

New Diorama, London This story of a British POW’s love affair is strong on identity issues but the cartoon Nazis and jolly japes flatten any nuanceHorace Greasley was a British prisoner of…

Israel Galván: FLA.CO.MEN review – 'It's an evening that screams avant garde!' by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells, London Galván’s wild flamenco reinventions show mesmerising prowess – though not when he’s being pelted by paper ballsThere’s good reason to fear the worst from th…

ANITA & ME – Touring by Helen McWilliams

Anita and Me is set in 1970s and yet the topics, issues and heart of the piece are all remarkably current given the political times we are living.

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Jitney Star Carra Patterson

Jitney star Carra Patterson races against the clock to answer 20 questions.

Interview: Meet ‘The Duskwhales’ by Marlene Hall

I first ran across the Duskwhales when they performed at the 9:30 Club with Justin Trawick’s The 9 Songwriter Series in the Fall of 2016. I was mesmerized by their psychedelic dress, sound…

West End Travesties Star Freddie Fox on How Stoppard Makes You Smarter, John Hurt's Words of Wisdom & Not Going Hollywood by Matt Wolf

Freddie Fox has appeared on the London stage opposite Lindsay Duncan in Hay Fever and Rupert Everett in The Judas Kiss, among many other credits. but is currently giving …

Review: Review: Le Vin herbé (Wales Millennium Centre and tour)

Swiss composer Frank Martin's version of the Tristan legend is very different from Wagner's

FIRST LISTEN: New BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Song 'Days in the Sun' + Emma Thompson Performs Title Song by Movies News Desk

Below, check out a first listen to two new songs from Disney's highly anticipated live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - 'Days in the Sun', performed by Audra McDonald and Ewan McGregor, and a '…

Obituary: Alec McCowen by Michael Quinn

Few actors were as consistently intelligent and engagingly relaxed on stage and screen as Alec McCowen. They were qualities that shone through

Review:Evening at the Talk House at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

a thespian gossip fest with a dystopian twist with playwright Wallace Shawn in the meatiest role.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, February 17, 2017 by Susan Grace

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What next for Samuel French? by Nick Smurthwaite

London’s theatre lovers, amateur and professional, are soon to lose the iconic French’s Theatre Bookshop, off London’s Tottenham Court Road, which is

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — February 17 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

Best Production Design Oscar: History favors ‘La La Land’ by Denton Davidson

As everyone scrambles to finalize their Oscar predictions before next Sunday, one of the below-the-line categories that may have readers scratching their heads is Best Production Design. Is …

Keeping Up Appearances: The Comic Genius of Patricia Routledge by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the brilliant British comic actress Dame Patricia Routledge (b. 1929). What a testament to the importance of luck in the creation of performance magic is Routledge&…

Tomorrow: Granny’s Blue-Mers at Freddy’s by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Contemporary Variety Tagged: BROOKLYN, Freddy's Bar, Granny's Bluemers

Florence Henderson Tribute Scheduled for 2/21 by Matthew Wexler

Friends and family of Florence Henderson will come together on Tuesday, February 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) to celebrate the treasured star. Alan Cummin…

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Barefoot in the Park (Broadway Theatre of Pitman, N.J.). Neil Simon's sparkling, nutty play about apartment living in New York. Tuesday through March 19.

How Alexandra Palace Theatre once enthralled London theatregoers by Nick Smurthwaite

It seemed like a good idea at the time. A people’s palace of entertainments needed a properly designated theatre where opera, ballet,

Steve Delaney: ‘I stopped trying to act and just focused on Count Arthur Strong’ by Roger Foss

When Count Arthur Strong first toddled on stage to give his portrayal of Cinderella’s dad in the London Palladium pantomime last Christmas,

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE – Sheffield by Ian Foster

What a joy it is, a breath of feel-good fresh air that can't help but leave you feeling fabulous. With career advice flying by unheeded, all 16-year-old Jamie is really bothered about as his…

Jon Richardson: ‘The first series of The League Of Gentlemen blew my mind’ by Rachel Aroesti

The standup and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown team captain on what makes him laugh the mostLouis CK. The pressure was on as it was the first date for my future wife and me. We had a lovely…

VIDEO: Sally Field Sees Parallels Between GLASS MENAGERIE Character & Donald Trump by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, Sally Field, who currently stars in Lincoln Center Theatre's revival of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, stopped by and explained why she sees parallels between today's protes…

Review: Review: Richard III (Schaubuhne, Barbican Theatre)

Thomas Ostermeier's German production of Shakespeare's dark play is an intense rocket ride over two and a half hours

Two Broadway Cast Recordings On Billboard Top 20 for First Time in Over 50 Years by BroadwayWorld

For the first time in over 51 years, two original Broadway cast recordings appear in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 chart

Immersive production of Hair to open at the Vaults by Georgia Snow

An immersive production of rock musical Hair is to run at the Vaults in London, in celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary.

Felicity Kendal and Maureen Lipman to star in Lettice and Lovage by Giverny Masso

Felicity Kendal and Maureen Lipman are to star in Trevor Nunn’s new production of Lettice and Lovage at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Caroline Flack to star in Crazy for You tour by Georgia Snow

Television presenter Caroline Flack is to star in a national tour of Crazy for You. Flack, who won Strictly Come Dancing in

Meet the Cast of Miss Saigon by Sandi Durell

        The press event at the Broadway Theatre on West 53rd Street for Boubil and Schoenberg’s Miss Saigon, presented by Cameron Mackintosh, fresh from its London …

The Tempest review at Springhead Primary School – ‘raucous introduction to Shakespeare’ by Tim Bano

This condensed version of The Tempest for young people, touring schools around the country, begins with some friendly introductions. “Good afternoon Prospero”,

Hair 50th Anniversary Production To Play London’s Vaults by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following its acclaimed season the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, Jonathan O'Boyle's 50th Anniversary production of Hair will transfer to The Vaults from Wednesday 4 Octobe…

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 2/17; SNEETCHES in Minneapolis, Lippa's New SNOOPY in Austin and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

TRAVESTIES – West End by Emma Clarendon

Patrick Marber's revival of Tom Stoppard’s 1974 play transfers from the Menier Chocolate Factory to offer a bewildering yet excellently performed evening.

New theater company carries on Cleveland's love affair with 'Jacques Brel ...' (photos) by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

"Jacques Brel ..." was alive and well at Judson Manor in University Circle last weekend. This production of the classic 1960s musical about love, war and protest was both an introd…

Sue Perkins: Spectacles Live review – comic comfort food from a good egg by Brian Logan

Cambridge Corn ExchangeThe ex-Bake Off presenter’s show is a droll self-portrait full of nostalgia with hints at hidden depths, though risks are scarceNeither standup show nor book tour, b…

Theatre News: Felicity Kendal and Maureen Lipman to star in Lettice and Lovage

Trevor Nunn's production of Peter Shaffer's play opens at the Menier

Theatre News: Hair returns to London for 50th anniversary production

The '60s musical will receive an immersive revival at The Vaults

Review: Three Unrelated Short Plays, Theatre N16 by Alice Devoy

If you are looking for spiritual enlightenment from your cultural excursions then please do look a little further; Three Unrelated Short Plays is light hearted and fun, but not a lot else &#…

NEWS: 50th anniversary Hair transfers to London’s Vaults in October by Press Releases

Celebrating its 50th anniversary year, HAIR will arrive in London this autumn. Manchester's acclaimed Hope Mill Theatre production of the iconic tribal rock musical, directed by Jonathan O�…

Hair transfers to The Vaults to celebrate 50th anniversary

It's the age of Aquarius... again! The ultimate 1960s hippy musical, HAIR, transfers to London as it hits the grand old age of 50, transferring - care of the mighty Katy Lipson and Aria Ente…

REVIEW: A Clockwork Orange, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies The production of A Clockwork Orange is a kind of Berkoff ballet, true to the spirit of the source material, but imprinted with an originality that will stay with you after …

Sunderland cultural quarter gets £6m Arts Council fillip by Georgia Snow

Plans for a major arts and cultural development in Sunderland have been given a £6 million boost by Arts Council England. The

Theatres-in-the-round consortium aims to promote transfers by Giverny Masso

A consortium of theatres-in-the-round, which is being billed as the first of its kind, has been launched, with participating venues co-commissioning and

Man meets machine: Eduardo Paolozzi at Whitechapel Gallery

A rare retrospective of one of Britain’s most significant 20th-century artists is a mirror of its era

BWW's On This Day - February 17, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Houston Will Be in the Room Where It Happens When HAMILTON Arrives at TUTS in 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Houston will officially play host to the Founding Fathers this seasonTheatre Under The Stars TUTS hasannouncedHamilton as a 'Special Engagement' rounding out the full 2017-18 Season by Speci…

During a tough time for circuses, the Wallendas get back on the wire by Chris Jones

Circus people in America have not had not enjoyed these past four months. The bad news began in November when the Big Apple Circus, a beloved and mission-centered American circus known for i…

REVIEW: Pygmalion, West Yorkshire Playhouse ✭✭✭✭ by Jonathan Hall

By Jonathan Hall At the end of the day, however, any production of Pygmalion stands or falls by its Eliza and Higgins: here the pairing of Natalie Gavin and Alex Beckett were terrific. This …

NEWS: Felicity Kendal & Maureen Lipman lead Lettice & Lovage at Menier by Press Releases

Felicity Kendal and Maureen Lipman will star in the first major London revival of Peter Shaffer’s Lettice and Lovage, directed by Trevor Nunn at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

John Cleese: how to write the perfect farce by John Cleese

From the runaway rat in Fawlty Towers to Monty Python’s cheese shop, John Cleese has clocked up 50 years of sublime silliness. As his new comedy Bang Bang hits the stage, he talks about fe…

This House and Heads Up: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner & Judith Mackrell

James Graham’s satirical play nears the end of its run, and Glasgow’s Take Me Somewhere festival kicks off in fine style1 This HouseIt’s almost your last chance for James Graham’s pl…

Photos: Evening at the Talk House Opening Night Party by Jk Clarke

    Thursday evening, February 16 The New Group celebrated the opening night of Wallace Shawn’s latest play, Evening at the Talk House, at the Green Fig Urban Eatery in the Y…

Review: The Blue Bird, The Albany Theatre by Katie Walsh

Lightbox Theatre have breathed life into The Blue Bird, which was written in the early 20th century by Maurice Maeterlinck. The Albany was filled with eager children full of high energy who …

Theatre News: Casting announced for Lucy Bailey's The Graduate

The upcoming revival of Terry Johnson's adaptation will open at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Theatre News: Wicked star Rachel Tucker announces UK tour dates

The actress will play an 11 date solo tour beginning in Belfast in May

Theatre News: Caroline Flack to make stage debut in Crazy for You

The television presenter will join the previously announced Tom Chambers

Features: What's In My Dressing Room? - The Wild Party's Bronté Barbé

Ahead of The Wild Party opening at The Other Palace next week, Bronté Barbé takes us backstage at the rebranded theatre

NEWS: Catherine McCormack & Jack Monaghan star in The Graduate revival by Press Releases

Catherine McCormack and Jack Monaghan will lead the cast of a major new production of screen-to-stage play The Graduate, which opens at Leeds' West Yorkshire Playhouse in May.

LA RONDE – The Bunker by Shanine Salmon

‘Wheel of Fortune’ gimmick and great performances distract the audience from the pedestrian storylines. This play must have been bold and daring in its 1920 premiere but for a 21st centu…

Today on Broadway: Friday, February 17, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Sara Bareilles to Replace Jessie Mueller in “Waitress,” New York Times Reportedly Fired Charles Isherwood Over Friendship with Scott Rudin, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tevye! R…

Theatre News: Exclusive: Casting announced for Gary Owen's Killology

Owen's new play is a co-production between the Royal Court and Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES – Woking by Emma Clarendon

A straight forward story of good versus evil, which can get lost in other elements of the show and can make it seem slightly disjointed in places doesn’t stop the audiences from having a g…

Dear West End Producer: ‘Do casting directors watch showreels? Are they useful?’ by @westendproducer

Dear @westendproducer how actually useful are showreels? Can they get you jobs/auditions? Do casting agents/directors watch them? — Luke Dale (@_lukedale) February

How to choose the best drama training outside London by Paul Vale

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to move to London to train in drama. True, some of the best drama training

Join Us Today For A Livestream Today: Artistic Leadership In A Border City by Douglas McLennan

Following on Joe Horowitz’s essay Lincoln Center Snapshot: Bing, Bernstein, and Balanchine Fifty Years Later and the five responses to his provocation, we’re in El Paso, Texas …

Richard III, Schaubühne Berlin, Barbican by David.nice

More or less a one-man show, but the denouement justifies everythingHated the Schaubühne Hamlet (same lead actor, same director as this latest Shakespeare auf Deutsch); loved Ivo van Hove's…

Twelfth Night and Pet Shop Boys: top things to do in the UK this week by The Guide

Tamsin Greig stars in the National Theatre’s ‘gender fluid’ Shakespearean comedy and the pop legends return to BritainJosie LongUnlike some of the other comics capitalising on the curr…

Feature: Getting Better Slowly, an inspiring story of illness and recovery by Jamie Body

“I was very active, I was sporty and fit. I was working as a freelancer in the midlands. I just didn’t expect it to happen…” Getting better slowly is the story of one man’s life ch…

White Night Melbourne set to illuminate Victoria’s Capital by Arts Review

White Night Melbourne will transform the city from 7.00pm on Saturday 18 February through installation, lighting, exhibitions, street performances, film, music, dance and interactive events …

CSS Magic: Making Two Lines into One by Aaron Overton

CSS is like magic in your browser. Since it’s my first post on the topic, I’ll point out that CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. CSS consists of a list of selectors. Each sel…

Theater News: Let the Right One In Brings Vampiric Horror to Alley Theatre

The play from The National Theatre of Scotland begins performances tonight.

On the Couch with Casey Gould by Arts Review

Who is Casey Gould? Casey is a Melbourne-born, London-based director. His work encompasses theatre, musical theatre, cabaret and physical theatre of both small and large scale. Some of his h…

The Winter's Tale, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh by David Kettle

A wonder-filled, child's-eye view of Shakespeare from director Max WebsterIn the end, it’s all about Mamillius. It’s he – young son of Leontes of Sicily – who launches director …

Kagerou – Study of Translating Performance by Arts Review

There’s a palpable sense of care throughout Kagerou – Study of Translating Performance: Care is taken with the staging, Yoko Ito moving gentle around the space. Care is also taken with t…

Los Angeles Theater Feature: DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! (Celebration Theatre in Hollywood) by Tony Frankel

SHE’S BA-A-A-CK AND SHE’S FA-A-A-ABULOUS Charles Busch’s Die, Mommie, Die! is equal parts comic melodrama, Greek tragedy and Hollywood kitsch—and all campy noir classic in th…

Paul Clayton: It never does you any harm to say hello by Paul Clayton

You might find it hard to believe when confronted by my aristocratic profile and noble bearing, but I was brought up in

Howard Sherman: How fans played a part in the recording of a hit Broadway musical by Howard Sherman

I recorded tracks for my second Broadway cast album earlier this week. That’s quite remarkable when you consider I’ve never appeared in

Mark Shenton’s top 10 orchestrators and musical directors by Mark Shenton

When you watch a musical, a big part of the aural experience is the work done on the sound of it. That’s not

BWW Morning Brief February 17th, 2017 - COME FROM AWAY, CRAZY FOR YOU and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld This weekend's big news COME FROM AWAY and CRAZY FOR YOU open on Sunday

Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA by Arts Review

With much anticipation, on a balmy Melbourne evening, I headed out to Flemington Racecourse to see Cirque du Soleil’s latest offering, Kooza in their trademark blue-and-­yellow big …

Drama of an “American Son” at George Street Playhouse by Philip

“American Son” is an intense, racially-charged, cautionary tale in which the title character hovers over every minute but does not appear in person. The play is set at 4AM in the waiting…

Go Down a Broadway YouTube Hole with Us by Sam Maher

Grab some popcorn, slide on your sweatpants, and enjoy these curated Broadway-related YouTube videos...or just put them on at the office to help you get through the workday! Let's start with…

Theater News: Flashback Friday: Get In the Presidents' Day Mood With Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Jackson throws some low blows at America's early Presidents in "Rock Star."

Noah Cyrus Performs "Make Me (Cry)" Live by Young Hollywood

Noah Cyrus Performs "Make Me (Cry)" Live Emotions run high in the YH Studio when the talented Noah Cyrus stops by to serenade us with a gorgeous acoustic version of her debut single "Make Me…

John Kander and Greg Pierce Chat New Musical KID VICTORY Today at The Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

The Drama Book Shop welcomes acclaimed playwright Greg Pierce Slowgirl, Her Requiem and three-time Tony Award-winning composer John Kander Chicago, Cabaret, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, The Visi…

JITNEY Director, Stars Stop THEATER TALK Today by BroadwayWorld

This week on THEATER TALK the guests are director Ruben Santiago-Hudson with actors John Douglas Thompson and Brandon J. Dirden from the powerful ensemble cast of August Wilson's Jitney, now…

NYC Gay Men's Chorus HARMONY Gala Fetes Broadway's Jerry Mitchell by BroadwayWorld

Big Apple Performing Arts BAPA, the home of New York City Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus, will honortherecipient of the Arts in Action Award for 2017 atHarmony, New York City's most…

For Military Veterans, Theatre Saves Lives by Olivia Clement

Three actors open up about their transitions from the military to civilian life—and the important role that theatre played.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: February 17 by Playbill Staff

Playwrights Horizons Presents The Light Years Starting Feb. 17 by Andrew Gans

Oliver Butler, who developed the new play, also directs.

Star-Studded Broadway on the High Seas 8 Sets Sail Feb. 17 by Playbill Staff

Bryan Batt, Andrea Martin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Judy Kuhn, and Alice Ripley are among the stars sailing on the Caribbean adventure.

Where Are All the Belles Now? by Joe Gambino

In anticipation of the March release of the live-action musical, Playbill looks back at the women who have lived the provincial life.

Where Are All the Broadway Belles Now? by Joe Gambino

In anticipation of the March release of the live-action musical, Playbill looks back at the women who have lived the provincial life.