Youth Group's Toby Martin on his new solo album and being an outsider in western Sydney by Barnaby Smith

The singer-songwriter talks about his wistful, thought-provoking Songs From Northam Avenue, inspired by one of ‘the most interesting parts of Australia’“I’m kind of ashamed to admit …

Review: ‘Calendar Girls’ at Colonial Players of Annapolis by Charles Green

The Colonial Players’ production of Calendar Girls is a screamingly funny, yet it’s also a poignant comedy. Written by Tim Firth, who co-wrote the 2003 movie, and directed by Debbie …

In the Moment: Atlas Intersections Festival 2017: Four Dance Troupes: Company Danzante, Jane Franklin Dance, Gin Dance Company, and Rebollar Dance. by David Siegel

This year’s Atlas Intersections Festival has a theme of “where the art world and the real world intersect. The Festival aims to “engage audiences and artists alike by sparking convers…

Inis Nua presents Lee Coffey’s ‘Leper + Chip’ by Mark Cofta

Inis Nua's American premiere of Lee Coffey's 'Leper + Chip' is a short, violent love story and a must-see production. Mark Cofta reviews.

Smokeytown: The Songs of Smokey Robinson by Sandi Durell

    By Marilyn Lester   By some standards, Andrea Prestinario’s Feinstein’s/54 Below debut, Smokeytown: The Songs of Smokey Robinson, might be deemed a success – most li…

Winners chosen in annual Shakespeare Monologue and Scenes competition by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 23rd annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest that began Feb. 6 with more than 1,000 student participants culminated Monday night, when winners were cro…

Arts Club Theatre Company artistic managing director Bill Millerd to retire by Marsha Lederman

B.C. theatre company’s board chair says more than 20 per cent of the productions staged during Millerd’s tenure were premieres of Canadian plays

Review: ‘Uncle Vanya’ at Hedgerow Theatre by Neal Newman

A group of people are seated at a dinner table. They discuss the weather. Meanwhile, their lives are falling apart. With the revealing use of subtext like this, Anton Chekhov and others intr…

Block Talk- Episode 8- Emily Owens and Hollis James by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I got to sit down and chat with director Emily Owens and playwright Hollis James about their upcoming play Kyle!They're so excited for Kyle, they're giving Blo…

Art Times: What Is Good Acting? by Wendy Caster

My latest essay is up at Art Times:Good acting is a matter of opinion. A performance that you perceive as brilliantly emotional, I might perceive as overacting. A performance that strikes me…

(Not My) President Day in NYC by Trav S.D.

There’s only one way to spend Presidents Day in the age of Drumpf — that’s by rejecting the present office holder utterly and vociferously, and refusing to include him in a…

PIAF: The Dark Mirror by Arts Review

The Dark Mirror sees the joining of the world’s leading performer of Schubert’s Winterreise, tenor Ian Bostridge, director, designer and video artist Netia Jones, and conductor Baldur Br…

Opera Review: ‘Léonore, ou L’Amour conjugal’ by Opera Lafayette at the Lisner Auditorium by Chris Williams

Gaveaux’s opera comique “Léonore, ou L’Amour conjugal” has become something of a historical footnote to Beethoven over the years. Wildly popular in late to post-revolutionary France…

You Know The Type, They Only Want One Thing–Your Fund Raising Ability by Joe Patti

If you ever doubted that executive director positions were all about the fundraising and light on requiring artistic vision, the recent news about the firing of Ft. Worth Opera general direc…

Theatre Review: ‘Fortinbras’ at Georgetown Gilbert and Sullivan Society by Elle Marie Sullivan

What happened to Denmark after the events of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet?’ That is the question that is explored in Lee Blessing’s play “Fortinbras.” Blessing’s play portra…

The Wild Party, The Other Palace by Marianka Swain

THE WILD PARTY, THE OTHER PALACE Gin, skin and sin in a scorching production of a slight musicalGin, skin and sin in a scorching production of a slight musicalThe Other Palace’s housewarmi…

Theatre Review: ‘Two Rooms’ by Kensington Arts Theatre at Kensington Town Center by Kristin Franco

“It’s a world of crime and we call it work so we can keep on doing it.” Themes of hope, fear, terrorism, freedom and the power of love abound in Kensington Arts TheaterR…

Nominations for the 2017 Green Room Awards Announced by Arts Review

Recognising excellence and innovation across a range of professional productions presented on the Melbourne stage in 2016, the Green Room Awards Association is proud to announce the nominati…

Justin Hurwitz (‘La La Land’) is the Oscar frontrunner for Best Score with 1-to-10 odds from Experts by Marcus James Dixon

With 1/10 odds from our 27 movie Experts, “La La Land” is predicted to win Best Score at Sunday’s Academy Awards. The music is composed by Justin Hurwitz, who is also nomin…

Review: Judy Collins’ A Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim by Jose Solis

Folk chanteuse Judy Collins owes the biggest hit of her career to Stephen Sondheim, her rendition of his “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music sent her into the stratosphere, an…

Hillary Clinton’s in the House by Michael Paulson

Tweetstorms arise when she takes her seat in the theater, and everyone wants a selfie.

People You Should Know . . . Hollis James by Zack Calhoon

HOLLIS JAMES (Playwright) was born and raised in Queens, NY. After a five-year stint at a four-year college, Hollis worked a series of dead-end jobs, including child entertainer and janitor …

‘La La Land’ is inspiring people to take up tap dance by Raquel Laneri

Ryan Gosling’s jazz pianist in “La La Land” may be obsessed with bringing back beebop, but in real life the Oscar-nominated film has resurrected another arcane art form: tap dancing. �…

Anna Deavere Smith wins George Polk Award in Journalism

Anna Deavere Smith, better known as a playwright and performer than as a journalist, was recognized by the 68th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism, it was announced Monday by Long Islan…

Five Story Higlights From The Past Week 02.19.17 by Douglas McLennan

Last Week: Have performing arts centers led us to a dead end?… The new World Trade Center in New York demonstrates much of what is wrong with building today’s cities… The h…

Hell in a Handbag Announces “Lady X – A Musical” April 21 – June 11 at Mary’s Attic by Michael J. Roberts

Hold the presses! Hell in a Handbag Productions announced today it will open its 15th season with the world [...]

Greenhouse Theater Center’s SQUEEZE MY CANS continues to March 12, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

Due to popular demand, Greenhouse Theater Center is pleased to present the return of Cathy Schenkelberg’s hit one-woman show SQUEEZE [...]

Broadway In Chicago Announces Debut of HAMILTON’s Education Program by Michael J. Roberts

The innovative educational program that launched last year at HAMILTON on Broadway, in partnership with [...]

Opening This Week: February 20-26, 2017 by Kevin Greene

Review: Review: The Wild Party (The Other Palace)

Drew McOnie directs the first production at Paul Taylor-Mills' The Other Palace

NEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL on Film is Not To Be Missed by Charles Shubow

Baltimore's five year-old Henry McCrea attended dressed for the show.

“Lusting After Pipino’s Wife” by Laura Ann Tull

Theatre 68 presents director Sam Henry Kass’ Lusting After Pipino’s Wife. Four people’s lives intersect in New York during the 80’s. The musical score and wardrobe refle…

‘La La Land’ will win Oscar for Best Film Editing with 2-to-11 odds from Experts by Daniel Montgomery

With 2/11 odds from our 27 movie Experts, “La La Land” is predicted to win Best Film Editing at Sunday’s Academy Awards. It’s edited by Tom Cross, who previously won …

La Traviata at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin is hosting the Giuseppe Verdi opera, titled 'La Traviata', being staged on select dates through April 30, 2017.La Traviata was Giuseppe Verdi's only opera to b…

Mean girl breaks good, flies high in Beck Center's 'Bring It On,' the 2012 Lin-Manuel Miranda musical (review) by Andrea Simakis

'Bring It On: The Musical' features the music and lyrics of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

'Opera Lounge: Amerika' at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin will host 'Opera Lounge: Amerika' on April 6, 2017.Freshers on the art scene and members of the Deutsche Oper Ensemble put together an intimate revue featuring musical m…

Giacomo Puccini's 'The Swallow' at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents 'The Swallow'. The opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini set to an Italian libretto by Giuseppe Adami, will be staged from April 29 through May 6, 20…

The Good Thing For Gays About Donald Trump by Michael Musto

If I were to literally stick to my title (above), this would be a very short column. In fact, it would be over already and I'd be off typing up an invoice. But let me use a little hyperbole …

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Puts the Spotlight on Whole Artist Management by Ben Cameron

The Broadway community is nothing if not a family. I was honored recently to welcome my family, my WAMFAM to Broadway Sessions. WAM Whole Artist Management. Spearheaded by Rich Martino and M…

The Wild Party review at the Other Palace, London – ‘sizzling and sensational’ by Mark Shenton

The Other Palace, formerly London’s St James Theatre, is holding a wild, wild party to mark its relaunch. Under the ownership of

Photo Flash: Laura Osnes, Tony Yazbeck, and More Dance the Night Away in Crazy for You

Manhattan Concert Productions returned the 1992 musical to the New York stage on the 25th anniversary of opening night.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 2/20/2017

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 2202017.

Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg, Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents Tannhäuser and the Singers' Contest at Wartburg, which will run through March 18, 2017.Tannhäuser longs to return from the realm of Venus to his terrestrial e…

John and Waleed demonstrates multiculturalism in action by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Musicians John Millard and Waleed Abdulhamid perform original compositions in a conversation about culture in Canada.

VIDEO: Watch Emma Watson Perform 'Belle' in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! by Movies News Desk

BWW has a first look at Emma Watson performing the film's opening number 'Belle' Check it out below.

BWW Flashback: Take a Look Back at Oscar-Nominee Viola Davis' Tony-Winning Stage Career by Matt Tamanini

Last night two-time Tony Award-winner Viola Davis made history as the first African-American to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She was recognized for…

Behind the Scenes Video of Ryan Gosling Playing Piano in ‘La La Land’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Jenelle Riley

For his Oscar-nominated role in “La La Land,” Ryan Gosling spent three months learning to play the piano — so it’s somewhat of a compliment that many people ask if th…

BWW Classifieds: Apply for Your Dream Job at The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, and More! by Daniella Parcell

Whether in New York, L.A., or anywhere around the globe, BroadwayWorld is your connection to the theatre's best jobs, and best of all, is is completely FREE for job posters and job seekers

Summer Theater Rental Availability with Pride Films and Plays by Bt

The Broadway, an 85 seat house in Pride Arts Center, is opening from May 29 to June 18. 85 seats. Email [email protected] for more information.

Newsies Giveaway – win exciting, rare items! by Serena

We’re giving away a signed Newsies poster and newspapers from the Broadway show! Click for details on how to enter.

CD Review: THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM (2016 Off-Broadway Cast on Ghostlight Records) by Tony Frankel

A SCALED-DOWN ROBBER BRIDEGROOM STEALS YOUR HEART ON CD It will always remain one of the great unsolved mysteries in Broadway history. Composer Robert Waldman and librettist and lyricist Al…

Opera Lafayette’s production of ‘Léonore, ou L’amour conjugal’ should have filled more seats by Robert Battey

The smart, efficient production brought the brief opéra comique fully to life with vivid playing and singing.

Spend a Two Show Day with Annie Dow at the Cherry Lane Theatre by Hannah Vine

Get a backstage look at a day in Tanya Saracho’s behind-the-scenes comedy Fade.

BWW Women in Theater: Close's Performance a Triumph as March Women's Theater Events Gear Up by Lauren Yarger

Women in theater are making headlines and we're gearing up for lots of news as we head into Women's History month in March and International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8 to celebrate th…

“Ring Twice for Miranda”: Dystopia Calling by Philip

If good intentions were reason enough to skew a review to the positive, “Ring Twice for Miranda” would merit a rave. With one line toward the end, playwright Alan Hruska makes his intent…

Monster Story: A Review of Monster at Steppenwolf for Young Adults by Irene Hsiao

"Belle" Clip - Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Disney Movie Trailers

There is More Than Just Hamilton on Broadway by Rino16

Okay so you are in New York City, and you are filling up your itinerary, or you are trying to decide what to do. Broadway should always be on your list, even if you say you do not like theat…

Rehearsing Dead Man Walking: Week 3, focus on Sister Helen’s Journey by Lorraine Treanor

How will Director Francesca Zambello accompany her singer’s journey on the dark and lonely path of playing the nun who befriended a convicted killer and witnessed his execution?  This i…

Photo Coverage: Juan Pablo Di Pace Previews ACT ONE at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Juan Pablo Di Pace, breakout star of Netflix's 1 showFuller House, makes his sizzling solo debut at Feinstein's54 Below on February 21-22.

Concert Review: ‘Brian Ganz Plays Chopin: A Young Genius’ at the Music Center at Strathmore by Elle Marie Sullivan

The National Philharmonic, under the direction of Piotr Gajewski, is striving to perform the complete works of Frédéric Chopin. In the most recent concert, featuring pianist Brian Ganz, th…

Anna Deavere Smith Wins George Polk Award For Career Achievement by Jeremy Gerard

Anna Deavere Smith, a MacArthur “genius” whose skills as deep-dive reporter, canny mimic and social activist have merged in such ground-breaking theatrical works as Twilight: Los…

BWW TV: Chita Rivera Talks Prolific Career & More on TODAY by BroadwayWorld TV

This morning, the TODAY Show's Al Roker sat down with Broadway icon Chita Rivera for his Living Legends series. The interview took place at the famed Birdland nightclub in New York City, one…

This Kid Played Onstage With Bruce Springsteen Twice by Trupti Rami

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came around a second time for Australian teen Nathan Testa when Bruce Springsteen pulled him on stage to play “Growin’ Up” at a show in Brisbane, Austr…

Chicago Theater Review: MY BROTHERS KEEPER—THE STORY OF THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS (Black Ensemble Theater) by Lawrence Bommer

THIS BROTHERS IS A KEEPER This winner really is a blast from the past. Celebrating America’s most explosive and enthralling tap-dancing team, My Brother’s Keeper—The Story of the Nich…

“Ideation” Questions Authority at Marin Onstage, San Rafael by Kim Waldron

Just Doing Their  Jobs  by Kim Waldron “Ideation” by Aaron Loeb asks us to think about things we would rather not consider. A dark comedy with equal measures of humor and dread, Loeb�…

Presidential Performances by American Theatre Editors

This President’s Day we salute those who've served in Oval Office with current and past theatrical productions they inspired.

COME FROM AWAY Cast Recording Track List Announced; Pre-Order Today! by BroadwayWorld

In a heartbeat, 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world. On September 11, 2001 the worl…

BWW Contest: Enter To Win A Copy Of the Dear Evan Hansen Broadway Cast Recording by Bww Contests

We're giving away three copies of the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Original Broadway Cast Recording Enter the contest today for your chance to take one home

Photo Coverage: Mandy Gonzalez Previews RAISE THE ROOF at Feinstein's/54 Below by Walter McBride

Mandy Gonzalez, on the heels of starring in the Tony Award-winning hit musicalHamiltonas Angelica Schuyler, returns to Feinstein's54 Below on March 12 with an unforgettable solo concert.

Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land’ ends precursor round far in front of rival Best Picture nominees by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

Theater News: Samantha Massell to Appear in Reading of We Have Apples Musical

Waitress choreographer Lorin Latarro will direct.

Life According to Saki by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The evening is narrated by Saki (played by an appealing and suave David Paisley) talking to us from the trenches of France, in 1916. His five soldiers (played by Phoebe Frances Brown, Ellen …

Bruce Springsteen invites school-skipping Aussie teen on stage by Brian Lisi

The Boss likes this Auss.

What's Playing on Broadway: February 20-26 , 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of February 20-26, 2017.

The Kennedy Center presents ‘An Evening with Ledisi’ by Blouin Artinfo

“An Evening with Ledisi” will be performed at The Kennedy Center, Washington DC, on February 24 and 25, 2017.Led by conductor Darin Atwater, American R&B and jazz artist Ledisi will …

Photo Flash: First Look - Hasbro Reveals New BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Toy Line by Movies News Desk

At this weekend's Toy Fair held in New York City, Hasbro revealed its 2017 product line of toys inspired by Walt Disney's highly anticipated live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Theatre News: Noma Dumezweni: 'The role of Hermione is out of my comfort zone'

The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child actress spoke to WhatsOnStage as she picked up her Best Supporting Actress Award

‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812’ at The Schubert Organization by Blouin Artinfo

“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812” is being performed at The Schubert Organization through September 3, 2017.Inspired by a 70-page piece from Tolstoy’s War and Peace, “T…

Photo Coverage: Go Inside MCP's 25th Anniversary Concert of CRAZY FOR YOU! by Walter McBride

Just last night, Manhattan Concert Productions MCP presented the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedyCrazy for You, atDavid GeffenHall, Lincol…

‘Cagney’ at Westside Theatre by Blouin Artinfo

“Cagney” the musical is being performed at Westside Theatre, New York, through May 28, 2017.Based on the book by Peter Colley and directed by Bill Castellino, Cagney is a dramatic musica…

Anna Deavere Smith Receives George Polk Award for Journalistic Work in NOTES FROM THE FIELD and More by BroadwayWorld

Long Island University LIU has announced the winners of the 68th annual George Polk Awards in Journalism, continuing the University's longstanding tradition of honoring and celebrating the i…

Theatre Three presents ‘Respect: A Musical Journey of Women’ by Blouin Artinfo

“Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” will be performed at Theatre Three, New York, from February 25 through March 25, 2017.Written by Dorothy Marcic, “Respect: A Musical Journey of Wo…

Supposition Is No Support As NEA Is Threatened by Howard Sherman

Let’s start with the positive, though I’m afraid that won’t last long. In her New York Times article, “Might Ivanka Trump Speak Up If Her Father Guts The Arts?,” Robin Pogrebin mak…

See Me Now, Young Vic, London, review: The piece is open to the charge that it ends up as a therapy session for the performers by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Real-life sex workers take to the stage, in a production about prostitution, directed by Mimi Poskitt, with song and dance

Casting Announced for New U.K. Tour of Jane Eyre by Mark Shenton

The co-production between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Theatre will star Nadia Clifford and Tim Delap.

HAMILTON Education Program to Welcome Windy City Public Schools This Week by BroadwayWorld

The innovative educational program that launched last year at Hamilton on Broadway, in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation, will debut in Chicago on February 22 when 1,900 students a…

More Labor Than Love: A Review of Love’s Labor’s Lost at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Hugh Iglarsh

BWW Profile: LA LA LAND's Oscar-Nominated Stage and Screen Star, Emma Stone by Jeffrey Walker

Emma Stone's star is on the rise. The 27-year old actress has been a sought after leading lady for several years. Her Oscar nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role…

Oscar for Best Production Design: Why ‘La La Land’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ get a boost from their costumes by Amanda Spears

Best Production Design and Best Costume Design are two categories at the Oscars where scoring a nomination for both is critical to a film’s chances of winning either (read more on how that…

Exclusive Podcast & Video: Joel B. New Welcomes Kate Lumpkin to Sing a New Take on Cinderella, 'Bibidi' by Something New

In Episode 2 of Something New's fifth season, award-winning songwriter Joel B. New sat down with Kate Lumpkin, a lifestylist, casting director, and professional fairy godmother. Kate studied…

BEAU BRUMMELL – AN ELEGANT MADNESS – Jermyn Street Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

We first meet Brummell sitting in his tin bath being attended to by Austin, his faithful valet (note the t is pronounced). He is preparing to dress in anticipation of being reunited with his…

Riot Grrrls’ Trojan Women: in defeat, transcendence by John Bavoso

History, they say, is written by the victors, which may be one reason why Euripides’s The Trojan Women is such a striking piece. By focusing on the women of Troy in the time between the fa…

The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus (review) by Debbie Minter Jackson

It’s a rare and unusual  treat to dip into parts of history that have been cast aside, forgotten and ignored. There was a time when the circus coming to town was the most exciting thing a…

Tense Wedding Day of Playwright’s Parents Inspires New Comedy “Divinity Place” by Kenneth Jones

The scandal of marrying out of your faith — Catholic girl loves Protestant boy! — is at the heart of a new charm-bomb comedy called Divinity Place, one of the recently added titles to th…

The Good Thing For Gays About Donald Trump by Justin Moran

Michael MustoMichael MustoIf I were to literally stick to my title (above), this would be a very short column. In fact, it would be over already and I’d be off typing up an invoice. But le…

Loyle Carner in London: old-school rap with new-school openness

Samples and sturdy beats met heartfelt lyrics as the promising newcomer played Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Let’s talk about sex work: See Me Now at the Young Vic

Members of the oldest profession share their stories in a brave and illuminating show

Repertory theatre returns to Manchester for the first time in 50 years by Georgia Snow

Rep will return to Manchester for the first time in more than half a century, as part of a growing trend for

Theatre Review: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ at Synetic Theater by Norah Dick

A play that can grate on modern sensibilities, Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” has been mounted in a few ways to appeal to contemporary audiences, but Synetic Theatre�…

BWW Interview: Actress Judith Light Talks GOD LOOKED AWAY and Working with Al Pacino by Don Grigware

Actress Judith Light certainly needs no introduction. A familiar face to television audiences, she co-starred in the soap One Life to Live winning two Daytime Emmy Awards and in prime time w…

Features: The best of #WOSAwards on social media

Find out what the stars had to say about this year's WhatsOnStage Awards

Stegosaurus review at Etcetera Theatre, London – ‘a mordant monologue’ by Julia Rank

According Ersi Niaoti’s one-woman play Stegosaurus, one of the many myths perpetuated by Hollywood is how easy it is to be bulimic.

How My Way exposed the truth about Frank Sinatra

Played everywhere from funeral services to Trump’s inaugural ball, the song’s appeal continues

FIRST LOOK: The Wild Party at The Other Palace by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff We are pleased to bring you these great first look production images from The Wild Party starring Frances Ruffelle, John Owen Jones, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and Simon Th…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Predicts the Oscars ‘Will Look Exactly Like Your Twitter or Facebook Feed’ by Trupti Rami

Just days ahead of the Oscars, Lin-Manuel Miranda who is nominated for “How Far I’ll Go,” his song for Disney’s Moana, reminisced about growing up watching the awards show with his f…

Podcast Episode 112 – Tony Nominated Composer, Matthew Sklar

What I love about Matt Sklar’s success story is that it’s a great reminder of how important it is to get into the business doing anything you can, as early as you can, and then s…

WITT ‘N CAMP – Vaults by Daniel Perks

Hip H’Opera is now a thing thanks to the team from Witt ‘N Camp. These two staccato, shrill, singing divas appear in masquerade masks and constantly compete for centre stage.

Presidents, and #NotMyPresident, on Stage by New York Theater

Below is a photo essay of a century’s worth of stage depictions of American presidents. One thing seems certain about the most uncertain presidency in U.S. history — Donald Trum…

Stiles and Drewe musical Honk! to have 20th anniversary revival by Tim Bano

A new production of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe’s musical Honk! is to run at the Union Theatre in London, marking the

James Corden's TV show could learn from Simon Amstell by Brian Logan

Corden’s US TV debut is a success, but the mutual back-slappery of such chatshows is almost unwatchable – all the more so when the hosts are comediansDid you ever watch Simon Amstell on …

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes Author and Actor Ron Fassler by Behind The Curtain

Imagine taking the proceeds from your paper route, training into NYC by yourself, and, for only 2, seeing the original1776, COMPANY, FOLLIES, PIPPIN, and 196 other shows. And, at your tender…

See Me Now review at Young Vic, London – ‘candid and moving’ by Natasha Tripney

See Me Now is genuinely eye-opening theatre. It puts the stories of real-life sex workers up on stage and invites the audience

Music Interview/Review: Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Crosses Musical Borders by Arts Fuse Editor

"My ancestors fled pogroms in Poland and today we have a crisis to rival what went on in the 1940s."

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — February 20 by Doug Briscoe

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

THIS IS NOT CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT – Vaults by Laura Kressly

Adam Scott-Rowley packs an almighty punch with his one man show This is Not Culturally Significant. Twelve characters struggling with the every day, are pieced together in this brutal, beaut…

BWW Morning Brief February 20th, 2017 - All-Female 1776, 'ARTURO UI' and More on President's Day! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Carolee Carmello leads an all-female 1776 at 54 Below, and Christian Borle stars in a reading of 'ARTURO UI' at Woodshed.

BWW TV: Go K-ra-zy for Them! Watch Highlights of Tony Yazbeck, Laura Osnes & More in CRAZY FOR YOU by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night,Manhattan Concert Productions MCP presented the 25th Anniversary concert performance of Gershwin's Tony Award-winning musical comedy Crazy for You,at David Geffen Hall, Linco…

GRACE NOTES: Monday, February 20, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Chita Rivera and Tommy Tune Will Tour Together by Andrew Gans

The Broadway icons will be Two for the Road this fall.

‘La La Land’ is the new ‘Gigi,’ the musical that swept the Oscars in 1958 by Amanda Spears

Movie musicals, a one-time staple of Hollywood, were all but extinct until “Chicago” won the Best Picture Oscar in 2002. Since then, a film adaptation of a Broadway musical has been r…

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by New York Theater

In honor of Presidents Day, I resurrect my review of “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson,” which opened on Broadway on October 13, 2010 and closed three months later, on January 2, 20…

‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ at Criterion Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“The Comedy About A Bank Robbery,” a hilarious new show will run through October 29, 2017, at Criterion Theatre, London.The play comes from the team of Mischief Theatre behind the award-…

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Andrew Rannells by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

‘Death Takes A Holiday’ at Charing Cross Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

The acclaimed musical with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan, “Death Takes A Holiday” will run through March 4, 2017, at Charing Cross Theatre,…

Susan Calman review – Radio 4 favourite's sparky set is far from cosy by Brian Logan

The Stables, Milton Keynes The standup reveals she’s taken up boxing on her Calman Before the Storm tour, and the show swipes energetically at a formidable array of targets“No one says, …

'La La Land' has Hollywood singing a different tune on musicals

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - From "Singin' in the Rain" to "The Wizard of Oz," musicals haven't traditionally seen much love from the Oscars. But "La La Land" has changed all that, tapping into a…

‘Then She Fell’ at The Kingsland Ward, Brooklyn by Blouin Artinfo

“Then She Fell” by Third Rail Projects is playing at Kingsland Ward in New York through April 30, 2017.This Bessie Award-winning theatre hit is a multi-sensory, fully immersive experienc…

Concert Review: Boston Modern Orchestra Project’s “Glass Works” by Jonathan Blumhofer

It was a treat to experience Philip Glass’s orchestral music live and in-person.

Ruby Lewis pays tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood in Paramour by Joy

Paramour brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil to Broadway with astonishing acrobatics and a visually stunning show. Its leading lady, Ruby Lewis sparkles in her Broadway debut.

THAT’S JEWISH ENTERTAINMENT – Upstairs at The Gatehouse by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This lovely revue show takes its audience on a journey spanning over a hundred years. From the mass migration of Jews in the 19th Century, from the shtetl or Eastern Europe.

Careers Clinic: Should I take a non-acting theatre job? by John Byrne

I’m a very committed graduate actor for whom my first year in the business has been successful from an artistic point of

Easter egg-stravaganza: Stiles & Drewe's Honk! revived at Union for 20th anniversary

After West End success with Half a Sixpence and, transferring later this year, The Wind in the Willows, the Stiles & Drewe juggernaut continues this Easter with the 20th anniversary producti…

Stephen Sondheim Theater presents ‘Beautiful - The Carole King Musical’ by Blouin Artinfo

“Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” is being performed at Stephen Sondheim Theater in New York through September 3, 2017.“Beautiful” tells the true story of Carole King’s inspiri…

‘School of Rock’ at Winter Garden Theatre by Blouin Artinfo

Winter Garden Theatre, New York, presents the musical “School of Rock” through November 19, 2017.Based on the Jack Black starring hit film, “School of Rock” is Andrew Lloyd Webber’…

Chita Rivera Talks WEST SIDE STORY; Announces Tour with Tommy Tune by BroadwayWorld

This morning, the TODAY show'sAl Rokersat down with Broadway iconChita Riverafor his Living Legends series.

St. Ann’s Warehouse presents ‘The Tempest’ by Blouin Artinfo

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is being performed at St. Ann’s Warehouse, New York, through February 19, 2017.The Tempest is the finale in an all-female trilogy of Shakespeare’s plays…

Eva Yerbabuena: Apariencias review at Sadler’s Wells – ‘uncompromising intensity’ by Neil Norman

Eva Yerbabuena is the living embodiment of the phrase “dynamite comes in small packages”. Her compact, formidable form contains enough explosive energy

She's the Name on Everybody's Lips! Charlotte d'Amboise Begins Performances in Broadway's Chicago by Broadway.com

She started with a bang! Charlotte d'Amboise returns to Broadway's Chicago on February 20. The two-time Tony nominee replaces Spice Girl Mel B, who played her last performance on Feb…

'Billy Budd' at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents “Billy Budd,” based on the novella by Hermann Melville, author of “Moby-Dick.” It will run from May 24 through June 2, 2017 in Berlin.Benjamin Britten's…

'Babykonzert: Durch die Lüfte' at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents “Babykonzert: Durch die Lüfte,” which will run through February 19, 2017 in Berlin.The opera invites tots up to two years of age to the Tischlerei to witne…

Cinderella review at Grand Theatre, Leeds – ‘feel-good factor’ by George Hall

The last of three works making up Opera North’s fairytale season, Cinderella – or La Cenerentola, given that the company perform Rossini’s

Moans and ghostly whispers — The Crimson Bird at the Barbican

The BBCSO dispatched Nicola LeFanu’s new work with flair, abetted by Rachel Nicholls’ voluptuous voice

Tonight: A Black Lives Matter Burlesque Fundraiser by Trav S.D.

Filed under: African American Interest, British Music Hall, BROOKLYN, Contemporary Variety, PLUGS, SOCIAL EVENTS Tagged: benefit, Black History Through Our Eyes, Black Lives Matter, BROOKLYN…

Massenet’s Werther at the Met: well sung, well acted, odd production

Vittorio Grigolo led an international cast in Richard Eyre’s distracting modern staging

Lindsay Lohan Wants to Be 'Ariel' for Disney's Live-Action LITTLE MERMAID Musical by TV News Desk

Two Man Show: our feminist quest to smash the patriarchy by Abbi Greenland and Helen Goalen

Theatre duo RashDash want to talk about masculinity but words keep failing them so they’re doing it with the help of a sequinned rock goddessWe are a feminist, female theatre company and w…

Theatre News: Amber Riley: 'It's horrible in America right now, but I hope people will wake up'

The Dreamgirls actress picked up the award for Best Actress in a Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards

Review: Review: A Clockwork Orange (Park Theatre)

Physical theatre company Action To The Word present their all-male version of Anthony Burgess' novel

Review: Review: See Me Now (Young Vic Theatre)

A entirely riveting evening spent in the company of sex workers

SUMMER NIGHTS IN SPACE – Vaults by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This eclectic mix of science fiction, rock music and theatre combine beautifully to create an enjoyable, albeit totally bizarre show in Summer Nights In Space.

Picking My Scabs for Your Entertainment by Alice Saville

Scottee's new show Bravado is an unsparing look at his relationship with masculinity. Here, he looks at confessional performance, self care, and asks "Must all working class artists bleed fo…

New Nigerians review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘deft political satire’ by Dave Fargnoli

Suffused with warmth, hopefulness and humour, the New Nigerians is no ordinary political satire. Part of the Arcola Theatre’s Revolution season, the

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sweeps the WhatsOnStage awards with eight wins by Clarisse Loughrey, Clarisse Loughrey

The two-part play scooped up the likes of Best New Play, Best Actor in a Play, Best Supporting Actor in a Play, and Best Supporting Actor in a Play

Review: ‘The Trojan Women’ at Taffety Punk Theatre Company by Kendall Mostafavi

The feminist movement has been on the rise for decades, but with our current political and social climate, saturated with patriarchal overreach into women’s lives (and even their bodies), …

Dreamgirls’ Amber Riley: ‘I’m giving young black girls permission to be in musicals’ by Giverny Masso

Dreamgirls star Amber Riley has spoken of the importance of her leading role in the West End in inspiring young black girls

£200k grant accelerates Theatre Royal Wakefield creative hub plans by Georgia Snow

Plans for a new creative hub at the Theatre Royal Wakefield have taken a step forward after the council granted the project

Poll: When was the last time you went to Samuel French’s theatre bookshop? by The Stage

Last week, theatre publishing and licensing company Samuel French announced it will shut the doors of its London shop after 187 years

Theatre News: New repertory theatre to open in Manchester

The new theatre will have a main space and a studio space and open in May 2017

Review: Review: Good Dog (Watford Palace Theatre)

Arinze Kene's play chronicles how one boy turns from responsible naivity to bitter disillusionment

Photos: Photos: Winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Billie Piper, Amber Riley and Jamie Parker were among the big winners of the night

OLIVER! – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

A pair of very fine interpretations, backed by a company intent on performing at the peak of their abilities, mark out an Oliver! which aims high but suffers from the constraints of its own …

Oscars box office report: ‘La La Land’ passes $340 million worldwide while ‘Hidden Figures’ hits $144 million domestic by Paul Sheehan

On the only weekend of final Oscar voting, Best Picture frontrunner “La La Land” made almost $5 million dollars domestically for a total take of $134 million. And boosted by a boffo o…

Frances Ruffelle On... How to throw a really Wild Party

Opening tonight (20 February 2017), Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle leads the cast as Queenie in the UK premiere of Michael John LaChiusa’s musical version of THE WILD PARTY. Our friend…

BWW's On This Day - February 20, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Ailey stuns and moves Atlanta audience by Admin

Saturday, February 18, 2017. The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA. It’s February, or Black History Month in the U.S., and it’s time for my annual pilgrimage to The Fox Theatre for Alvin Ailey Am…

NEWS: Union presents 20th anniversary revival of Stiles & Drewe’s Honk! by Press Releases

This Easter, Stiles & Drewe's HONK! the musical returns to London in a brand-new, actor-musician, 20th anniversary production, which will run at the Union Theatre from 29 March 2017.

Theatre News: Billie Piper: 'Helena Bonham Carter or Emma Stone would be great for Doctor Who'

The actress won Best Actor in a Play at this year's WhatsOnStage Awards

SCENES FROM AN URBAN GOTHIC – Vaults by Laura Kressly

No words, no set, one man and one chair. Using soundscape, lighting and actor James Cross’ elastic limbs, Theatre Imaginers have created an innovative physical performance of a man’s dis…

Guild awards scorecard: Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ is 9 for 11 with two days of voting left by Paul Sheehan

On the only weekend of final Oscar voting, “La La Land” added to its impressive tally of wins with wins from three of the four guilds presenting prizes. It prevailed with Cin…

Today on Broadway: Monday, February 20, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Stars Set for Roundabout’s Spring Gala, Kristine Nielsen Soldiers through “Present Laughter” Rehearsals, and “Newsies” on the Big Screen Report! “…

Theatre Review: ‘The Peking Acrobats’ at The Gordon Center by Pamela Steinik

Mix Chinese culture, acrobatics, humor, and stunts you never thought humanly possible and you have The Peking Actobats. This spectacular show made me gasp and laugh and just wonder in amazem…

Review: ‘Luther Re-Lives’ at the Publick Playhouse by Ramona Harper

The velvet voice and beautiful love ballads of one of the greatest R &B crooners of all time, Luther Vandross, lives on through the magnetic stage presence of William “Smooth” Wardla…

MADE IN INDIA – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Combining thought-provoking intelligence and the genuinely moving, Made In India at the Traverse is a very fine production.

Why video is getting a bigger part in theatre by Catherine Love

Video technology has been influencing theatre for decades, but never has it been easier or cheaper to incorporate into productions. Today, video

The Green Room: How has your training at drama school helped you? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Sally

INTERVIEW: Frances Ruffelle Talks The Wild Party and New Musicals by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We had a brief moment during rehearsals for The Wild Party to talk to British Musical Theatre star Frances Ruffelle about new musicals, The Wild Party and her attraction to n…

THE SOUTH AFREAKINS – Vaults by Shanine Salmon

If the material in Robyn Paterson’s one-woman play feels quaint, then her performance is anything but. It’s an impressive act of virtuosity and memory that flits between each half of a p…

Photo Flash: Amber Riley, Billie Piper & More At WhatsOnStage Awards by Marianka Swain

Last night, winners were announcedat London's Prince of Wales Theatre for the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, celebrating the best of the UK's theatre over the past year, as voted for by th…

On Entrepreneurialism and Publicness (or Whose Theatre is it, Really?) by Diane Ragsdale

This essay was originally published in Artivate: A Journal of Entrepreneurship in the Arts by the Pave Program in Arts Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University. Many thanks to Linda Essi…

Advocacy Tips And Resources That Will Come In Handy In The Coming Weeks by Sarah Marczynski

If your newsfeed wasn’t already full of politics, I bet on January 19, it got real full, real fast. On the 19th, The Hill, then others, published an article detailing the Trump admini…

'Unseen': Play about conflict photographer can miss the bigger picture by Kerry Reid

If one seeks a personalized metaphor for the tortured morality of being a Western superpower, look no further than conflict photographers. They run around war zones — many of those places …

SLALOM WITHOUT BRAKES by Brian Scott Lipton

The conversation flows uninterrupted for 100 minutes in Wallace Shawn’spolished production.

Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Dolphins are taught to speak in a clever satire, Theatre 503 presents works by prisoners and Madame Bovary is relocated to a plumbing company – in a play with no actorsSinners Club, at the…

Review: ‘The Matchmaker’ at People’s Light by Deb Miller

An effervescent all-star ensemble of fourteen actors and two musicians under the ebullient direction of Abigail Adams bring to life the eccentric characters, madcap situations, and old-fashi…

The Age of Bones (Jaman Belulang) by Arts Review

A stunning Indonesian-Australian co-production set deep beneath the sea from award-winning playwright Sandra Thibodeaux, The Age of Bones (Jaman Belulang) will be presented at La Mama Court…

Episode 502 - Kate Lumpkin (Professional Fairy Godmother) by Joel B. New

JBN hangs out with Kate Lumpkin, a fabulous casting director and professional fairy godmother. Song premiere: "Bibbidi" with music and lyrics by Joel B. New. Performed by Miss Lumpkin featur…

Natasha Tripney: Is theatre’s fad for blind luck more than just a stunt? by Natasha Tripney

A spin of the wheel. A toss of a coin. The striking of a match. Chance is part of what makes the

Sean Brosnan: ‘Acting is easiest when you’re on stage for the whole show’ by Giverny Masso

After training in stage management at RADA, Sean Brosnan pursued a career in acting that has lasted more than 50 years and

Mark Shenton’s week: Not all shows get the West End transfers they deserve by Mark Shenton

Much is made these days of our isolated social bubbles. So I wasn’t surprised to be contacted, independently, by two prominent London

Review: ‘God of Carnage’ at Compass Rose Theater by Danielle Angeline

Compass Rose Theater does it again with another smart and dramatic production. God of Carnage is remarkable, this time with Director Steven Carpenter at the helm. Lucinda Merry-Browne is the…

‘Hacksaw Ridge,’ ‘La La Land,’ ‘Westworld’ Win Golden Reel Sound Editing Awards by Kristopher Tapley

Mel Gibson’s World War II drama “Hacksaw Ridge” claimed top honors at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ (MPSE) 64th annual Golden Reel Awards Sunday night. The film w…

Melbourne White Night: 86-year-old swing dances with his partner – video by Guardian Staff

Kenneth Weeks, 86, and Lyne Luxford, 70, were captured hoofing it off Collins Street in Melbourne, at 2am on a Sunday morning as the city celebrated White Night. Melbourne’s fifth White Ni…

Let the Roots Guide You Through NBA History with Their Basketball Musical ‘The Evolution of Greatness’ by Tolly Wright

The National Basketball Association might be biased, but they’re pretty into professional basketball. Which explains why the annual NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night started with a full or…

Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: ‘La La Land’ continues winning streak by Paul Sheehan

The Oscar frontrunner for Best Make-Up and Hair Styling,”Star Trek Beyond,” took home the prize for special effects makeup at the guild awards on Sunday (Feb. 19). Its Oscar-riv…

On the Couch with Gavin Webber by Arts Review

Who is Gavin Webber? I’m a choreographer and one of Australia’s oldest dancers. I’m about to go to Melbourne with a show called Cockfight and I’ll turn 50 on the last day! I feel pre…

Theatrefolk Production: Alice by Lindsay Price by Lindsay Price

Alice by Lindsay Price is brought to life by director Juliet Cottrell and the Drama Workshop in New Zealand. It was no ordinary production. The theatre had been destroyed by fire 4 weeks pri…

‘La La Land,’ ‘Suicide Squad,’ ‘Westworld’ Win Make-Up and Hair Styling Awards by Kristopher Tapley

“Nocturnal Animals,” “La La Land,” “Suicide Squad,” “Hail, Caesar!” and “Star Trek Beyond” all earned trophies from the Make-Up an…

Gallim Dance tackles love and sexuality in Boston debut of "WHALE" by Kristen Giddings, Kristen Giddings

Andrea Miller's W H A L E, her 10th work for Brooklyn-based Gallim Dance, made a provocative splash in it's Boston debut last weekend at the Institute of Contemporary Art.W H A L E originall…

Interviews: From 1776 to Boy Meets World, William Daniels Looks Back on His Career in New Memoir

There I Go Again: How I Came to Be Mr. Feeny, John Adams, Dr. Craig, KITT, and Many Others will be released on March 1.

Media roundtable aims to improve quality of LGBTIQ images and storylines in Australia by Arts Review

Author and journalist Benjamin Law (The Family Law), and comedian Jordan Raskopoulos (Axis of Awesome) will join leading international LGBTIQ media advocates in Sydney next week for a ground…

Tarragon Theatre shaking things up with music-focused season by J. Kelly Nestruck

Offerings include an opera, a “theatrical mixtape” and a rocking take on Shakespeare

Carolee Carmello Is John Adams in All-Female 1776 Concert Feb. 20 by Andrew Gans

The evening, featuring Mary Testa, Arielle Jacobs, and Andréa Burns, is held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Look Back at Past Productions of Sunday in the Park with George by Hannah Vine

The show will reopen on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre February 23.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: February 20 by Playbill Staff

Why a Musical About the Sex-Crazed Mystic Rasputin Plays a Church in Brooklyn by Michael C. Gioia

St. John’s Lutheran Church becomes home to the Russian mystical faith healer in a racy, immersive staging of Dave Malloy’s new musical.

Is choreographer Mark Morris taking a lyrical turn? by Sarah L. Kaufman / The Washington Post

In the 37 years since he founded his dance company, Mark Morris has been a dancer, a choreographer and even a conductor, on occasion. Now he is taking on a new role, for the Mark Morris Danc…