Review: ‘Mary Poppins’ at Walkersville High School by Rick Weldon

From Bert the chimney sweep’s offstage introduction of the Bank’s stately home on London’s Cherry Tree Lane, the audience at Walkersville High School’s auditorium knows there’s mag…

Peppa Pig’s Surprise review – a squirting, snorting, exhausting show by Chris Wiegand

Duke of York’s theatre, LondonA puppet Peppa and her family have fun around the house in a touring stage version that stays close to the TV series and gets the kids singing and giggling �…

Dadao Culture Presents ‘The Stage’ at Beijing Comedy Theatre, NCPA, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

Original stage comedy, 'The Stage', produced Dadao Culture and written by famed scriptwriter YU Yue, will be staged at the Beijing Comedy Theatre of the National Centre for the Performi…

Love: Art of Emotion 1400–1800 by Arts Review

A major new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Love: Art of Emotion 1400–1800 will celebrate and explore one of humankind’s most complex emotions, love, as seen through the…

‘The Wipers Times’ at Arts Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Presented by Trademark Touring Limited in association with The Watermill Theatre, a play titled 'The Wipers Times', is being staged at the Arts Theatre, London. The play is being staged on s…

‘The Braille Legacy’ at Charing Cross Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

'The Braille Legacy', a musical by renowned director Thom Southerland will be presented at the Charing Cross Theatre, London, on selevct dates from April 10 through June 24, 2017.Set in…

On the Couch with Daniel Leo Stern by Arts Review

Who is Daniel Leo Stern? I’m an acrobat with the show SOAP. What would you do differently to what you do now? Sometimes I dream about having a really practical job, like being a plumber or…

Don Juan in Soho, Wyndham's Theatre, London, review: David Tennant is every bit as magnificent in the title role here as he was as Hamlet by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

David Tennant stars in Patrick Marber's version of Molière's story about a serial seducer of women which transports the action to contemporary London

Disney Offers to Increase Share of Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Cost by Patrick Frater

Walt Disney is expected to increase its share of the cost of expanding Hong Kong Disneyland and to end up owning a larger share of the theme park. In documents submitted this week to Hong Ko…

Never Create An Australian Musical by Arts Review

It’s late October 2015 and you’re standing in the Melba Spiegeltent in Collingwood, time is running out, you’re trying to focus lights, there is less than an hour before the tent staff…

CinemaCon: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dunkirk’ Stuns Theater Owners With Epic War Drama by Dave McNary

LAS VEGAS — An impassioned Christopher Nolan introduced intense footage from his World War II epic “Dunkirk,” expressing his goal of taking moviegoers back to the massive 1…

MICF: Shut Your Juicy Mouth by Arts Review

Well, it certainly doesn’t help when the bouncer sends you upstairs to an empty room for comedy that’s actually taking place in a sneaky room beside the bar on the ground floor, but the …

Photo Feature: First look at the Australian cast of The Bodyguard by Erin James

The cast of The Bodyguard musical got up close and personal with media this week when producer John Frost opened the rehearsal room doors for a sneak peek at the production. The talented cas…

PETA wants Maya Angelou home for caged bird sanctuary by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Famous writer lived on Hickory Street for first three years of life

MADCO closes 40th season with a Ferguson-inspired piece by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

MADCO to end its 40th anniversary season with program themed to human rights.

Jay Armstrong Johnson to Lead Newsies, Emily Skinner in Little Mermaid & More Star-Packed Muny Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway stars galore are set to headline the Muny’s 99th season. Jay Armstrong Johnson, Constantine Maroulis, Emily Skinner, Bianca Marroquin and Ali Ewoldt are among the New Yor…

Theater Review: “Chill” — Millennial Melodrama by Arts Fuse Editor

Chill is a solid enough attempt to dramatize a millennial coming-of-age story, but it is too frightened to probe very deeply into the guts of the zeitgeist.

Breaking News: Bianca Marroquin, Constantine Maroulis, Beth Malone, John Tartaglia & More Join the Muny's 99th Season! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today 21 principal cast members for its 99th season. Full company casting will be announced throughout April. The 2017 Muny season opens with Jesus Christ Superstar follow…

Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia 2017–18 Season To Showcase 12 Blockbusters by Dan Luner

2017–18 Season Highlights Include First National Tours of School of Rock, Finding Neverland, Waitress, Something Rotten!, Disney’s Aladdin, and On Your Feet! The Kimmel Center for th…

Meet the Bloggers: Luner on Theatre OG, Chris Luner by Chris Luner

With the launch of our new Luner on Theatre site, we’re not only striving to make sure you know everything you need to in the theatre world but also know a little bit about the people who…

“Noises Off” Creates Hilarious Chaos, at San Francisco Playhouse by Tyler Jeffreys

A Millennial’s Notes Michael Frayn’s Discombobulated Divas Dash around Stage by Tyler Jeffreys Welcome to the backstage shenanigans that every actor knows and fears. Michael Frayn’s sl…

Review: Steve of Tomorrow by Jose Solis

Scott and Ralph live together but might as well be continents apart. Even when they’re sitting next to each other, they are glued to their devices: Scott to his phone on which he types fur…

Jay Armstrong Johnson Will Star in Newsies at the Muny; Additional Casting Announced by Andrew Gans

Initial casting has been announced for the St. Louis venue’s season of seven musicals.

Get Ready For Brain-Stretching Ride In Dramaworks’ Arcadia by Bill Hirschman

When idea-hungry audiences at Palm Beach Dramaworks who have cheered Ionesco and Albee are faced with something less challenging, some complain to Producing Artistic Director William Hayes t…

Theater for children: What’s on Washington-area stages this spring by Jane Horwitz

For little ones, “Jungle Book” and “Aladdin”; for older kids, “Ragtime” and “Raisin.”

Theatre Review: ‘Pygmalion’ by The British Players at Kensington Town Hall by Kristin Franco

“The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated.” This idea is at the heart of the class and gender commentary in the classic Geor…

Cappies Review: ‘All Shook Up’ at Albert Einstein High School by Guest Author

Review submitted by Ben Beriss of Montgomery Blair High School. When guitar playin’ roustabout Chad comes to a small town more conservative than the one Ren McCormack moves to, he sha…

Little Fish Theatre Updated 2017 Season by Tracey Paleo

Little Fish Theatre has announced new dates for the remainder of the company’s 2017 Season. Due to this winter’s record rainstorms, the theatre was forced to go dark in order to complete…

Ian Hislop’s ‘Wipers Times’ Mixes War and Wit on London Stage by Mark Beech

A century ago, one of the bloodiest battles in human history was being waged on the Somme. British and French troops advanced slowly to push the German forces back. More than a million peopl…

Eddie Perfect to score bound-for-Broadway Beetlejuice musical by Cassie Tongue

It’s showtime! Our own Eddie Perfect (Shane Warne: The Musical) will write the score of Warner Brothers’ new musical adaptation of cult faovurite movie Beetlejuice. This new ver…

THE LIFE – Southwark Playhouse by Jonathan Baz

Cy Coleman has a fine track record of taking an acerbic view of iconic American cities. With City Of Angels his score parodied a film noir view of Los Angeles - and here, with The Life, he p…

Stage Review: “Our American Hamlet” — Theatrical Redemption by Arts Fuse Editor

There are powerful intimations of modernity in the writhings of Edwin Booth's psyche.

The Life review – New York's sleazy underbelly gets a musical sparkle by Michael Billington

Southwark Playhouse, London This show about 42nd Street in the 1980s is imaginatively staged with the ever-magnificent Sharon D Clarke but it’s a tough sellThe low-life musical has a long …

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ellen Harvey of Present Laughter by Broadway.com

Ellen Harvey stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Present Laughter and more with Beth Stevens.

In The Stage newspaper this week: March 30 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

Actors’ Equity Association appoints new regional director by Morgan Greene

Actors’ Equity Association has announced that Pete DeMay will be the union’s new central regional director and assistant executive director, effective immediately. DeMay's duties include…

It's (Almost) Showtime! BEETLEJUICE Musical Will Get Staged Reading This Spring; Is Broadway Next? by BroadwayWorld

Say his name three times and he might just arrive on Broadway

STAGE TUBE: Watch Laura Osnes, Corey Cott & More Sing at the BANDSTAND Sitzprobe! by Stage Tube

The cast of Bandstand is getting ready to start performances on March 31. To get fans excited, they just released a clip from their sitzprobe. Watch Laura Osnes, Corey Cott,and the rest of t…

'Drag Queens of Comedy' coming to Athenaeum by Morgan Greene

"The Drag Queens of Comedy" will make their Chicago debut at the Athenaeum Theatre in May. Presented by Sasha Soprano, the evening features drag stars Alaska 5000, Bob the Drag Queen, Willa…

Video Flash: First Look at Midwestern Gothic at Signature Theatre

The new musical by Royce Vavrek and Josh Schmidt is now running at the Virginia theater.

David Giertz Expounds Upon The Social Security Conundrum by Rino16

The well known financial expert, David Giertz recently appeared on a episode of The Wall Street Journal’s internet, interview program, Wealth Adviser to explain why it is extremely imp…

‘Frozen’s’ Original Ending Finally Revealed by Sarahahern95

Although Disney’s “Frozen” was released nearly four years ago, it’s as fresh in our memories as the lyrics to “Let It Go.” But would the film have been as…

Review: In ‘When It’s You,’ Isolation Has Consequences by Laura Collins-Hughes

The narrator of Courtney Baron’s playreacts with horror when she learns an ex-boyfriend is responsible for a mass shooting.

Six Degrees of Separation Announces Rush Policy by Olivia Clement

Discounted tickets will be available for the entire limited engagement.

Critic’s Notebook: Must Plays About the Art World Go to the Lowest Bidder? by Jason Farago

“Beneath the Gavel” gets some things right as it dramatizes an auction. But the subtleties of the art market remain beyond most writers’ skills.

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses an Obscure Loesser Show and Scott Siegel's Genius by Behind The Curtain

Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing …

VIDEO: Sizzling Highlights from MIDWESTERN GOTHIC at D.C.'s Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Midwestern Gothic. Directed and choreographed by Signature Theatre Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner Jelly's Last Jam, …

Broadway's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Sets General Rush, Digital Lottery by BroadwayWorld

The producers of John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation, starring seven-time Emmy Award winner Allison Janney 'Mom,' The Girl on the Train, Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey The Normal …

Come From Away's Jenn Colella on Covering for Idina Menzel, Her 'Embarrassing' Tattoos & More by Broadway.com

Come From Away standout Jenn Colella on bringing her theater love from a garage to the Great White Way, what it's like to have the real-life woman she plays in the audience and her love …

Ariana DeBose, MJ Rodriguez, and More Will Be Bitching and Belting at 54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The late-night show where no complaint is too small and no note is too high returns March 31.

‘It’ trailer 2017: Stephen King’s killer crown will frighten theater-goers September 8 [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

The trailer for the highly anticipated 2017 version of Stephen King‘s “It” poses the question, “What are you afraid of?” Thanks to King’s 1986 horror nove…

The Road Less Followed: A Review of The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz at The House Theatre of Chicago by Kevin Greene

Theater News: Allison Janney-Led Six Degrees of Separation Announces Rush Policy

Lower-priced tickets will be available for a limited number of seats at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

TV News Roundup: Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell to Host Freeform Special ‘Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings’ by Sarahahern95

In today’s TV news roundup, “The Bachelor” alumni Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell will host Freeform special “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings,” David Axelrod…

Theatrical journey into Toronto’s housing market will make you glad to rent: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Crawlspace, Karen Hines' one woman-tale of a real estate nightmare, is being remounted at Soulpepper Theatre.

Iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Comes To Umass Fine Arts Center by Westfield Newsroom

AMHERST – One of the nation’s foremost dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Proc…

Front-Row Rush Policy Announced for Broadway’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Andrew Gans

The cast is led by Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper.

How 'Hamilton' Gifted Taran Killam With Date Nights and Directorial Advice

The 'Saturday Night Live' alum talks making his Broadway debut in conjunction with wife and 'Present Laughter' actress Cobie Smulders: "She's magnificent."read more

What playwright Anusree Roy is watching, looking forward to and tuning into by Brad Wheeler

We asked the actress and Dora Award-winning playwright about her arts (and politically-based) fixations

LA Promise Fund meets Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative by Pauline Adamek

PST: LA/LA TEACHER LAUNCH – APRIL 5, 2017 To kick-off the educational programming for Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA initiative, the LA Promise Fund will be holding a

The Beetlejuice Musical Finds Its Writing Team by Ryan McPhee

A staged reading will take place in May.

Five Burning Questions with Speech & Debate Star Sarah Steele

Sarah Steele talks first meeting Stephen Karam, Speech & Debate set superlatives, and the power of Diane Lockhart.

Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal A. Dickinson to Star in Two River Theater’s Raisin in the Sun by Beret Leone

The New Jersey theatre has announced its 2017-18 season.

Theatre News: Winners of the Tonic Awards for women in theatre announced

The inaugural awards celebrate the achievements of game-changing women

Arts Beat by Patrick Berry

by Mark G. Auerbach Hartford Stage Introduces “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey”.  The recent off-Broadway hit, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, visits Hartford S…

Photo Flash: Million Dollar Quartet Rocks at Paper Mill Playhouse

Performances of the musical begin tonight.

Theater News: A Doll's House, Part 2 to Offer $30 Front Row Tickets

The rush policy will extend through the new Broadway play's preview period.

Odds & Ends: Pippin Tony Winner Patina Miller to Honor Stephen Schwartz, Broadway Bets Returns & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Patina Miller & More to Pay Tribute to Stephen Schwartz A slew of Broadway stars will honor the composer of Wicked and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz, at a gala benefit for Classic Stage Compa…

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt and More to Appear on This Week's THEATER TALK by BroadwayWorld

This week's THEATER TALK welcomes three of the cast members of the new, thoroughly original Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen - Ben Platt Evan Hansen, Rachel Bay Jones Heidi Hansen, Evan's s…

Photo Flash: Handsome Men! First Look at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre TonyAward, presents thesmash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet with book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, original concept by M…

2017 MAC Awards – Winners and More by Sandi Durell

      by Matt Smith     “Live entertainment… there’s nothing like it!” shouts renowned actress Michele Lee, upon receiving her Lifetime Achievement Award at …

Broadway's A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Sets Front-Row Rush Policy; Starts Previews Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin today announced a special front-row rush ticket policy for the Broadway premiere of Lucas Hnath's new play, A Doll's House, Part 2, which begins preview performances at …

John O’Hurley: A Man With Standards by Sandi Durell

    by Marilyn Lester   For those in love with words, song, theater and comedy, dash to the Café Carlyle now without hesitation. Award-winning actor/singer John O’Hurle…

Atlanta Theater Companies Are Changing Workforce Dynamics by Rino16

Millennials seem to be allergic to business suits and proper business attire. The art director at Georgia Tech, Madison Carlo, noticed that fact as she walked by a job fair on campus one day…

How to Get Cheap Theater Tickets (Including ‘Hamilton’) by Erik Piepenburg

From lotteries to apps, there are several easy ways to score inexpensive tickets to a show. Even one about a certain former Treasury secretary.

Review: Absinthe

You don't have to be drunk to feel drunk at this makeshift theater.

Hershey Felder to present 'Our Great Tchaikovsky' by Morgan Greene

Hershey Felder will present "Our Great Tchaikovsky" at the Royal George Theatre this September, it was announced Wednesday. The play-with-music, exploring the mystery behind the great Russia…

A music critic goes to 'Hamilton' by Greg Kot

At times, "Hamilton" is one of those rare plays that makes you think that Broadway may yet use the language of contemporary music as something more than just an add-on or a flavor. At other …

Costume Designer Clint Ramos on the Color and Light in Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George by Broadway.com

Sunday in the Park with George designer Clint Ramos reveals how he took Georges Seurat's words as a mandate for creating the clean lines and vibrant colors of the show's costumes.

Los Angeles Weekly Digest: March 24–31 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Into the Woods and The Encounter come to town, and L.A. bids farewell to Fun Home.

VIDEO: THE IMBIBLE Creator to Launch BROADWAY BARTENDER Series with Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK; Watch the Trailer! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Bartender is a brand new weekly video webcast hosted by Anthony Caporale, the creator and star of The Imbible A Spirited History of Drinking, currently in an open-ended run at New W…

‘War & Peace’s’ Tom Harper to Direct ‘The Rocks,’ With ‘La La Land’s’ Fred Berger Attached by Leo Barraclough

Director Tom Harper, whose credits include “War & Peace” and “Peaky Blinders,” has boarded “The Rocks,” a TV adaptation of Peter Nichols’ novel, with “La La Land” produ…

Snobbery that hasn’t been kicked into touch since David Storey’s playing days | Brief letters by Letters

Rugby league v union | Civilian casualties | Incompetent TV detectives | Office thieves | Alcohol intakeThe obituary of David Storey (28 March) mentioned that he attended Wakefield’s Queen…

How Can You Eat When Everyone Is Starving? by HowlRound

By Genée Coreno. In this political moment, Genée Coreno considers the need for industry reform in the theatre.

William Inge Looks Twice at the Hot, Anxious Mid-West by David Finkle

There are playwrights who are brought up among women and, as a result, shape their works from that perspective. A prime example

Why I wrote a play about William Wordsworth: 'Coming to theatre so late, and then trying to write for it, is a fairly mad idea' by Nicholas Pierpan, Nicholas Pierpan

Nicholas Pierpan's play, which stars John Sackville and Joseph Mydell, questions whether William Wordsworth was a poetic genius or a reckless egotist

The Broadway.com Show: Mean Girls Is Really Happening, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Sugar Rush & More! by Broadway.com

This week, we talk about the return of Once on This Island, tryout dates for the B'way-aimed Mean Girls, Pharrell Williams' movie musical and more.

Justin Vivian Bond, Betsy Wolfe, and Wesley Taylor Star in Tales of the City Concert by Hannah Vine

The one-night-only concert event played Broadway’s Music Box Theatre.

Review: “Simply Simone” confirms that Nina Simone’s life is not so simple to convey by Andrew Alexander

Can the spirit of Nina Simone be adequately captured and conveyed in a musical revue? The answer, based on the current production of Simply Simone at Theatrical Outfit through April 15, I’…

Max Crumm and Ann Morrison Will Head Cast of Beatsville: The Beatnik Musical by Andrew Gans

The Glenn Slater-Wendy Wilf musical will make its world premiere at Asolo Rep.

Broadway.com Announces Audience Choice Awards, May 25 by Matthew Wexler

Broadway.com announced today that the 18th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards will be presented at a private reception on Thursday, May 25, 2017.  Each year, the excitement of the B…

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Welcomes Grads from Webster University! by Ben Cameron

St. Louis is a city renowned for lots of things. The blues, BBQ, one iconic cling-clanging trolly and one particular theatre training powerhouse, Webster University. Webster boasts alum like…

From The Creepy To The Bizarre, Connecticut's Cache Of Odd Artifacts by Susan Dunne

When visitors go to a museum, they expect to see beautiful artworks and important artifacts. What they might not know is that for every gorgeous painting and historic document, there are man…

New Date Set for Robert Whitehead Award Ceremony by Andrew Gans

Producer Mike Isaacson will now be presented with the award during a reception at Sardi’s in May.

Uzo Aduba, Christopher Jackson and Auli'i Cravalho to Headline Opening Act's A NIGHT OF YES! Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Opening Act, which for more than a decade has provided free after-school theater programming to New York City's most under-served public high schools, announced today that Uzo Aduba Orange i…

International Festival Of Arts & Ideas Announces 2017 Lineup by Christopher Arnott

New Haven's International Festival of Arts & Ideas welcomes The Wailers, Wu Man, "Whitman, Melville, Dickinson—The Passions of Bloom," "We Are Citizens" and "The War Room" this summer. And…

REVIEW: Don Juan In Soho, Wyndhams Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Tennant offers what the West End loves: a tour-de-force performance that looks totally at home in the gilded, plush, ornate interior of this exquisite fin-de-siecle theatre. …

Amorality play: Don Juan in Soho at Wyndham’s Theatre, London

David Tennant is ideal casting as the protagonist of Patrick Marber’s dark drama

“Babies, Bodies and Mothers” – LATW Fest by Laura Ann Tull

  Babies, Bodies and Mothers are four solo women shows presented on March 25, 2017 at the 3 PM show for the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre

Video: Exclusive: Watch Sharon D Clarke and the cast of The Life

The musical opens at Southwark Playhouse this week

Review: Hamburg Ballet: John Neumeier’s ‘The Little Mermaid by Ana Morgenstern

In this production, John Neumeier adapts the classic 1837 tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid. The production, not only explores the story of a young woman who wishes to have…

INTERVIEW: Talking classical music crossovers with Theatre Counterpoint by Daniel Perks

Music and theatre have always held a close, interlinking relationship – as performance arts, it could be argued that one is incomplete without the other. Both are emotive, structured and a…

Review: Serenbe’s version of “Grease” is hopelessly devoted but never quite catches fire by Jim Farmer

Never one to stage a production without imprinting his own brand of theatrical derring-do, Brian Clowdus and his Serenbe Playhouse colleagues have turned their attention to leather jackets a…

Stage Top 5: April 2017 by Kevin Greene

Theater Review: RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (U.S. Tour at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago) by Lawrence Bommer

SGT. PEPPER’S AT 50; LET IT RAIN For baby boomers wanting to share their childhood with their kids, for all the true-blue or late-blooming fans of the Fab Four whose great regret is that t…

NEWS: Richard Bean’s Kiss Me transfers from Hampstead to Trafalgar Studios by Press Releases

Multi-award winning writer Richard Bean’s new play Kiss Me transfers to the West End's Trafalgar Studios after a sold-out run at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs in 2016.

Kalanidhi Indian festival opens with poignant moment by Michael Crabb

Voice of the late Sudha Khandwani heard in narration at Fleck Dance Theatre performance.

What Are The Top 5 Longest-Running Broadway Musicals? by Playbill Staff

Test your theatre knowledge with this week’s Playbill Five.

Chicago Actors Call to Action - The Green Benefit for the Natural Resources Defense Council by Bt

Monday, April 17 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.A great line up of theatre and musical professionals, to entertain, inform and excite you. Win some amazing prizes in our raffle and find…

Mazel Tov! Santino Fontana, Sheldon Harnick & More Celebrate Alexandra Silber's Book After Anatevka in Song by Lindsey Sullivan

She's starring in Murder on the Orient Express, she's got a cat named Tatiana Angela Lansbury Romanov, and she has a book coming out on July 4! Alexandra Silber is killing it, and on…

CTI Sets New Date for Snowed-Out 2017 Robert Whitehead Award Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Mike Isaacson will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' a…

And the Winner Is... BroadwayWorld's 2017 Theater Awards Season Calendar - All You Need to Know! by BroadwayWorld

The 2017 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy fea…

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS & More Will Make a Stop at Hartford Stage by BroadwayWorld

All aboard The Hartford Stage 2017-18 Season barrels into town this fall with three gloriously colorful and vibrant classic titles, as well as three incisive and authentic looks at the human…

Latin History for Morons Extends Again by Olivia Clement

John Leguizamo’s new Off-Broadway solo show adds three performances following positive reviews.

Gertrude Lawrence, Angela Lansbury, Kelli O’Hara, and More in The King and I by Hannah Vine

The original Broadway production opened March 29, 1951 at the St. James Theatre.

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Star Brittain Ashford

The Great Comet standout Brittain Ashford talks performing "Sonya Alone", her band Prairie Empire, & the differences between a B'way cast and a band.

Arts Council chair Nicholas Serota defends ‘very small’ funding pot by Tim Bano

Nicholas Serota has justified Arts Council England’s £622 million annual government funding, saying that it is a “very, very small” investment. Responding

Review: ‘Titanic’ at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School by Patrick (pj) McMahon

Something about the RMS Titanic’s sinking has, for the past hundred or so years, always struck a chord with the American public. There have been many books, movies (particularly the 1997 J…

Text of the Day: The Kid Stays in the Picture by Aleks Sierz

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

Wash the Pain Away: A Review of By the Water at Northlight Theater by Hugh Iglarsh

Theater News: Date Set for Third Annual Broadway Bets Poker Tournament

The event is presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Theater News: Broadway's Bandstand, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, Announces Rush Policy

The new musical begins previews March 31.

Theater News: Murder on the Orient Express Makes Its Next Stop at Hartford Stage

A world premiere stage adaptation of The Age of Innocence also joins the theater's 2017-18 season.

Theater News: John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons Extends at the Public Theater

The production is directed by Tony Taccone.

'Absinthe' in L.A.: Like Cirque du Soleil on Red Bull and vodka by Margaret Gray

If you enjoy Cirque du Soleil acrobats but believe they'd be even better with dirty jokes, then "Absinthe" is the spinoff you've been waiting for. Playing downtown in a tent at L.A. Live, "A…

The New Yorkers: A Sociological Musical Satire by Darryl Reilly

Herbert Fields’s book was based on a story by E. Ray Goetz and New Yorker cartoonist Peter Arno. This clunky concert adaptation by Jack Viertel is crammed with double entendres, puns, ana…

Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber to make film of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Georgia Snow

Elton John is collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice on a new animated version of Joseph and the Technicolor Amazing

Goddesses & Demonesses Will Play City Center by Andrew Gans

The three-night engagement features the work of Spanish dancer and choreographer Blanca Li.

Bandstand Announces General Rush Policy by Ryan McPhee

The Laura Osnes and Corey Cott-led musical begins performances March 31.

Don Juan in Soho starring David Tennant – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Is Patrick Marber the busiest man in theatre at the moment? His National Theatre adaptation of Hedda Gabler has just closed (but will reappear

Raúl Esparza, Judy Kuhn, and George Takei Will Salute Stephen Schwartz by Robert Viagas

The benefit will honor the composer-lyricist of Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin.

Royal Shakespeare Company’s Rome Season to Transfer to London’s Barbican by Mark Shenton

The season comprises Julius Caesar, Antony & Cleopatra, Titus Andronicus, and Coriolanus.

Leigh Fondakowski’s SPILL at Ensemble Studio Theatre by Amelia Parenteau

Whose sympathies aren’t piqued by a victim of circumstance who made someone laugh every day while he was alive, no matter how complicit he was in this environmental devastation, no matter …

BANDSTAND Announces Rush Policy by BroadwayWorld

The producers have just announced a rush policy for the brand new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton with music by Richard Oberac…

2017 MAC Award Winners Revealed; Carol Woods, SPAMILTON Among Winners by BroadwayWorld

The 2017 MAC Award winners were revealed at the 31st MAC Awards on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at B.B. King Blues Club amp Grill, New York City. Take a look at the full list of winners below

Rural Touring Awards launches by Giverny Masso

The National Rural Touring Forum has launched new awards to celebrate rural touring around the UK, with judges to include theatre writer Lyn

Symphony Space, AKA NYC, Public Theater, and Lincoln Center Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill is the online source for careers in…

On the Short Life and Career of Bobby “Wheezer” Hutchins by Trav S.D.

Our Gang’s Bobby “Wheezer” Hutchins (1925-1945) was born on this day. Wheezer was part of the Gang from 1927 through 1933, which, if you’ll do the math, takes him fro…

John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Extends Run at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

John Leguizamo’a new solo play Latin History for Morons has added three additional performances to its run on April 25, April 26 and April 28 at 8:00pm. Directed by Tony Taccone, the …

NEWS: Judy! confirms full cast & creatives for transfer to West End’s Arts Theatre by Press Releases

Full casting and creative details are announced today for the JUDY!, Ray Rackham’s biographical musical about the life of iconic movie star and singer Judy Garland

The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit: Lean and Mean Shakespeare by American Theatre Editors

A history of the 60-year-old initiative that brings theatre directly to the people.

Seize the Day! Look Back at Newsies on Broadway on Its 5th Anniversary by Hannah Vine

The Disney musical opened at the Nederlander Theatre March 29, 2012.

Next Stop for Murder on the Orient Express Will Be Hartford Stage by Olivia Clement

The Connecticut theatre has announced its 2017–18 season.

Hamilton Parody Spamilton Named Show of the Year at 2017 MAC Awards by Robert Viagas

Carol Woods honored as Celebrity of the Year.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre production slated for two summer festivals by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company production of Mark Clayton Southers’ “Miss Julie, Clarissa and John” is hitting the road this summer, when the original cast will perform the…

I Interview Playwrights Part 922: Charly Clive by Adam Szymkowicz

Charly CliveHometown: Oxford, EnglandCurrent Town: Brooklyn, beautiful BrooklynQ:  Tell me about CAMEL:A:  I grew up in England but I'm an American citizen and a lot of my family a…

‘Hamilton’ is worth the hype, and there’s still a slim chance of getting tickets to it

“Hamilton” has finally come to Northern California, and the answer is unequivocally: Yes! It is that good. In every way the first national touring production now at the Orpheum Theatre &…

Theater News: Audra McDonald to Perform at 2017 Olivier Awards

The London theater awards will be broadcast internationally from Royal Albert Hall.

Theater News: Danielle Brooks, Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Jordan Set for Classic Stage Company Gala

The evening will honor the music of Stephen Schwartz.

La Esquinita: Jesse Portillo by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Jesse Portillo, Regina García, Courtney Flores. In this installment, Lighting Designer Jesse Portillo discusses his background, design process, and work with a couple Utah theatre compan…

New York Theater Quiz March 2017 by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to the theater in March? Answer these dozen quiz questions to find out.

Barbra Streisand’s ‘People’ and Judy Garland’s ‘Over the Rainbow’ Inducted Into National Recording Registry by Ryan McPhee

Also among the new titles added by the Library of Congress is the original cast album of The Wiz.

THE 2017 MAC AWARD WINNERS – SHOW OF THE YEAR SPAMILTON, The Triad by Nitelifeexchange

The 31st Annual MAC Awards (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) were held last night at at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City. Produced by MAC Vice President Julie Miller, directed b…

YouTube Spiral: The Killer Career of Tony Winner Andy Blankenbuehler

Take a YouTube journey through the Tony-winning stage career of director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Bandstand, Hamilton, Cats).

On The Exhale: Designer Statements by Roundabout

Rachel Hauck—Set Design On The Exhale could be set anywhere, Martín does not specify a location. Leigh, Martín, Marin and I had some long conversations about what the liminal space might…

The uncompromising Ms Zinoman, legendary Studio founder, on directing Blood Knot for Mosaic Theater Company by Christopher Henley

“It’s like rehearsals are on fire.” Say “Joy” to anyone at all involved with theatre in DC — as practitioner or as audience — and that person will know immediately that you …

Write Stuff: Chelsea Clinton To Sign New Book At R.J. Julia by Carole Goldberg

R.J. Julia Bookseller, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, will host a book signing by Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Hillary and former President Bill Clinton, on April 5 at 7 p.m. Chelsea Clinton…

Broadway Bets, Broadway’s Official Poker Tournament, Will Return in May by Andrew Gans

The evening benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

THE PLAYBILL FIVE: Longest Running Broadway Shows

Check out what show tops the list of all-time longest running Broadway show!

O’Neill Center Seeks Cabaret Performer Applicants for Fellowships by Robert Viagas

Grammy- and Emmy-winning music director John McDaniel sets May 1 deadline.

BWW Interview: Robert Cuccioli Is the Mysterious WHITE GUY ON THE BUS by Naomi Serviss

The Broadway veteran stars in a play that questions perceptions of race and economic disparity and pushes people's buttons in this volatile time.

Dreamgirls' Amber Riley & More to Perform at 2017 Olivier Awards by Broadway.com

Performances have been announced for the 2017 Olivier Awards, honoring the best of West End theater, set for April 9 at London's Royal Albert Hall. Glee veteran Amber Riley will perform…

'Over The Rainbow', THE WIZ Among Titles Added to National Recording Registry by Caryn Robbins

Judy Garland's 'Over the Rainbow' Barbra Streisand's 'People' and the original cast album of Broadway's THE WIZ are among the 25 titles which will be preserved by the Library of Congress' Na…

BC/EFA's Broadway Bets, Broadway's Official Poker Tournament, Returns this May by BroadwayWorld

An evening of revelry and friendly rivalry is in the cards for the theatre community when Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, returns for its third edition on Monday, May 15…

Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole and Broadway’s Friendliest Feud by Alexandra Jacobs

They play the rival cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden in the new musical “War Paint.”

Jackie Vernon: The Offbeat Comic Who Played Frosty the Snowman by Trav S.D.

HAPPY BOITHDAY! Like most people my age and younger, I have always known Jackie Vernon (Ralph Verrone, 1924-1987) for one thing: his voice-over performance as the title character in Rankin-B…

Playwright Alexander Zeldin on the power — and limitations — of theatre

Zeldin’s ‘zero hours’ play Beyond Caring is being adapted for a new production in Chicago

Thundercat, Heaven, London — genre-bending

Whip-smart playing from the bassist/singer and his band

THE FROGS – Jermyn Street Theatre by Ian Foster

Another way of looking at it is that you need to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince and if this isn't an outright amphibian, it's also by no means royalty. Loosely based on a 405 BC play b…

New York Festival of Song Will Honor Stephen Sondheim at Gala by Robert Viagas

The roster of performing guests includes an original Company cast member.

Everything Between Us Comes To Finborough Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo David Ireland's multi-award-winning play Everything Between Us will have its English premiere at the Finborough Theatre running from 30 April 2017. It is Day One of the newly…

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Casting Set for Reading of New Anthony Dodge Play, Falling Lessons by Andrew Gans

Ragtime Tony nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge will direct.

Talk: Phillipa Soo Doesn’t Leave It All Onstage by Interview By Dave Itzkoff

The Broadway actress on playing Eliza Hamilton and performing for the Obamas.

Broadway’s Shoshana Bean Commands the Mic at April Jazz Concert by Robert Viagas

She’ll roll out her new single, “One Way to Go,” with special guest Rumer Willis.

Interviews: Lucy Kerbel: There will always be people who feel challenged by change

As the inaugural Tonic Awards take place this evening, founder of Tonic Lucy Kerbel explains how we can all be ambassadors for change

Review Round-Ups: Were the critics wooed by David Tennant's Don Juan?

Patrick Marber's play also stars Adrian Scarborough and Gawn Grainger

Olivier Awards to Be Streamed on Facebook and Broadcast Live on Sirius XM by Mark Shenton

The show will include appearances by Gary Barlow, Amber Riley, Tim Minchin, and Audra McDonald.

Mark Your Calendar! 18th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Sets Date by Broadway.com

The date is set! The 18th Annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards will be presented at a private reception on May 25. Each year, the excitement of the Broadway season culminates at our co…

Stage Review: “Sinners” — Theater that Matters by Ian Thal

Questioning Joshua Sobol’s right to write about these kinds of intimate atrocities is to suggest that stages should never address these issues.

Robert Icke's Hamlet at Almeida to transfer to Harold Pinter

It has been announced that, following its sold-out run, the Almeida Theatre's production of Hamlet will be transferring to the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre.  

John Legend brings 'Light' to London train station with surprise show by Usa Today, Usa Today

The singer-songwriter woke up commuters with a stirring, 15-minute set.        

Diary: Who hasn’t passed out on top of Jack Nicholson at a party? by Tabard

It all started with Arlene Phillips announcing, with characteristic enthusiasm, Arlene! The Glitz. The Glamour. The Gossip. In the one-woman show, Arlene!

Diary: Sailing Hoff into the sunset by Tabard

As if seeing your favourite star on dry land weren’t enough, the wave of self-publicising shows became a tsunami as news emerged

MONTAGUES AND CAPULETS – CoLab Factory by Daniel Perks

Rave culture is not the typical setting for Romeo & Juliet. An abandoned warehouse; double denim and tracksuits; being slipped acid in the middle of a mosh pit. But this is a story abou…

Hamlet: March 30 by Harry Venning

In pictures (March 30): Big Guns, Seventeen, Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize and the Sir Alec Guinness Award by The Stage

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the first

Lyn Gardner blog cut is short-sighted (your views, March 30) by The Stage

The Guardian’s decision to cut Lyn Gardner’s blog (News, March 23) is a massive loss to theatre people and the public. Gardner

Torquil Campbell turns true crime obsession into one-man show by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stars singer's True Crime, at Streetcar Crowsnest April 4, grew from fascination with con man Christian Gerhartsreiter.

New Broadway Musical 'War Paint' Puts Dueling Cosmetics Pioneers In Feminist Light

The show creators reveal how they brought cosmetics legends Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein to life. read more

Full cast announced for West End transfer of Judy!

The team behind JUDY!, formerly known as Through the Mill, have confirmed full casting for the show's West End premiere. It's a great reunion for the #StageFaves joining the show's three Jud…

The 8th Door and Bluebeard’s Castle review at Theatre Royal, Glasgow – ‘intense and moving’ by Thom Dibdin

The 8th Door, Matthew Lenton and Lliam Paterson’s new companion piece to Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle, is powerful, intense and utterly moving. A

In Hell, Damning That Accursed Howard Sherman by Howard Sherman

I cannot claim that I was completely surprised. By the same token, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. A press release first made me aware of Diva: Live From Hell, and I lingered on it …

Acts of Violence and Meditations on Grief in "When It's You" and "On the Exhale" by Broadway & Me

Mass shootings are now so commonplace that they've spawned a whole subgenre of theater. Over the past decade I've seen The Columbine Project and The Library, both based on the 1999 massacre …

NEWS: RSC transfers four Roman Shakespeares to Barbican for new rep season by Press Releases

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Rome MMXVII Season of four Shakespeare plays will transfer to London's Barbican Theatre from this November, straight from their run at the Royal Shakespeare…

Review: Review: Killology (Sherman Theatre)

Gary Owen's new play is about a murky world where a video game allows players to murder and torture

REVIEW: Chinglish, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon With a twisting plot and strong characters, Chinglish leaves you laughing but aware of an inevitable chasm of difference between the two cultures that means something will alw…

Le Sacre du printemps, Sadler's Wells, London, review: This is the best staging of Le Sacre I know by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

English National Ballet's production of Pina Bausch's 'Le Sacre du Printemps' (The Rite of Spring) has been danced by only one other ballet company, the Paris Opéra

Obituary: Ken Bennett-Hunter by Michael Quinn

Ken Bennett-Hunter was one of the most experienced and well-respected figures in British theatre over the last half-century. Had he been an

Adam and Eve and Steve review at King’s Head Theatre, London – ‘camp and corny’ by Mark Shenton

This amiable tease of a fringe musical suggests that Adam might have been led astray in the Garden of Eden in a

BWW's On This Day - March 29, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

VIDEO: Kristen Bell & James Corden's Aerial Duet Is An Epic Fail on LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James Corden and Kristen Bell set out to perform a beautiful duet of Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes's 'Up Where We Belong' but things are thrown when the plan…

Exclusive Podcast: Half Hour Call w/ Chris King Welcomes Dancer & Designer John Sorensen-Jolink by Half Hour Call With Chris King

Today's guest is John Sorensen-Jolink. John and I talk about his time at NYU and his relationships with the different choreographers he has worked with over the years. We also talk about Joh…

Aaron Sorkin, reportedly unaware of Hollywood’s diversity problem, had many chances to become aware by The Washington Post

The Oscar-winning writer and executive producer expressed shock when the topic of diversity and gender equity came up during the Writers Guild Festival in Hollywood.

Killology five-star review – stunning tale of virtual torture and the terror of love by Lyn Gardner

Sherman, CardiffA computer game that rewards players for creative killing is at the centre of Gary Owen’s raw and heartbreaking three-handerPaul has made a killing with a computer game he …

CHINGLISH – Park Theatre by Johnny Fox

Character development in Chinglish comes second to the brisk pace of the jokes in Andrew Keates’ clever and compact staging

‘Le Songe d’une Nuit d’Ete’ at Opera Bastille, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Opera Bastille, Paris presents “Le Songe d’une Nuit d’Ete,” a ballet running through March 29, 2017.The ballet is a production of William Shakespeare’s famous play “A Midsummer N…

‘8th ALFILM Arab Film Festival’ at Arsenal, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Arsenal, Berlin presents “8th ALFILM Arab Film Festival” from March 31, 2017 to April 7, 2017.This edition of the event will showcase artistically ambitious cinema from the Arab world wi…

Theatre News: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Elton John working on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat film

Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will pen new songs for the feature film

Blogs: It's time to kill off the press night

As the new co-chief critic is announced at the New York Times, Matt Trueman looks at what producers can do to foster good criticism

VIDEO: How & what to watch at the 2017 #OlivierAwards

The Olivier Awards are going primetime on ITV this year. And that's in addition to other coverage on radio and social media on the night. Which #StageFaves performances are you most looking …

VIDEO: Olivier Awards will be broadcast primetime on ITV on 11 April by Press Releases

The 2017 Olivier Awards with Mastercard can be seen on ITV this year: the two-hour primetime broadcast of highlights from the event airs two days after the ceremony, on Tuesday 11 April 2017…

ESCAPE THE SCAFFOLD – Theatre 503 by Laura Kressly

Grace and Marcus are a picture perfect, upper-middle class married couple, even with their opposing politics.

Broadway producer Sean Patrick Flahaven: ‘Hamilton proves you don’t need star casting’ by Tim Bano

Hamilton proves that star casting in musicals is not necessary, according to Broadway producer Sean Patrick Flahaven. Speaking at a panel on

Culture minister Matt Hancock denies curriculum is being starved of arts education by Giverny Masso

Culture minister Matt Hancock has denied that creative subjects are being squeezed out of the curriculum and has urged all schools to

The Importance of Being Earnest review at the MAC, Belfast – ‘cleverly constructed’ by Jane Coyle

The serious intent behind this all-male version of The Importance of Being Earnest is a statement of the fact that Northern Ireland

Which TV channel are the Olivier Awards 2017 broadcast on? by Tim Bano

ITV will broadcast this year’s Olivier Awards in a primetime slot for the first time. The ceremony will be shown on ITV1

£40m tax bonus spurs theatres to embrace risk by Georgia Snow

Theatre productions in the UK will save an estimated £40 million through tax relief in 2016/17, according to figures published by HM

Photos: Patrick Marber, David Tennant and cast celebrate Don Juan in Soho opening

Tennant made his return to the West End in Marber's play

Theatre News: Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Details of the live stream and ITV airing have been released

THE WIPERS TIMES – West End by Johnny Fox

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s stage version of their more realistic television play screened by the BBC in 2013 neatly captures their schoolboy humour but is just a bit too schoolboyish in …

Cobie Smulders: The Laughter Is Present by John Bonazzo

The star of 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'The Avengers' cracks jokes with Kevin Kline while her husband Taran Killam stars in Hamilton.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Roundabout Confirms “Marvin’s Room” Casting, Lloyd Webber, Rice, and John Bringing “Joseph” to Big Screen, Carolee Carmello Shares “Sweeney Todd&#…

The violent extremes of Patricia Kopatchinskaja at Wigmore Hall, London

A mesmerising performance from the violinist had a denouement of astonishing force

Review: Dog Ends, Tabard Theatre by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Originally broadcast as part of the BBC’s ‘Play for Today’ series in 1984, Dog Ends by Richard Harris is a black comedy set in the living room of a family home in East London. Harris h…

Killology review at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff – ‘fierce compassion’ by Rosemary Waugh

If Gary Owen’s new play Killology shares one thing in common with his acclaimed Iphigenia in Splott, it is a fierce compassion

Patrick O’Kane and Camille O’Sullivan to star in music theatre Woyzeck by Georgia Snow

Patrick O’Kane and Camille O’Sullivan are to star in a new version of Woyzeck at the Barbican. Woyzeck in Winter combines Buchner’s

Video: Lily Cole: 'I think Simon Callow wants to do a one-man version of The Philanthropist'

We sat down with the cast and director of the upcoming revival of Christopher Hampton's comedy

Theatre News: Barbican announces new autumn season

The RSC transfers its Rome season to London, and there will be a Woyzeck/Winterreise mash-up

On the Couch with Michael Williams by Arts Review

Who is Michael Williams? My name is Michael Williams, the third most famous comedian from Warrnambool. Dave Hughes, Tom Ballard… me. What would you do differently to what you do now? I…

‘Faith Healer’ by Brian Friel at The Sumner, Southbank Theatre, Melbourne by Blouin Artinfo

A theater presentation entitled “Faith Healer” composed by Irish dramatist Brian Friel (1929 –2015) is being presented at The Sumner within the Southbank Theatre, Melbourne throug…

‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ at The Pavillion, Arts Centre Melbourne by Blouin Artinfo

Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne in association with Aurora Nova, a play entitled “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” by prize-winning Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour will be staged at Th…

‘Birdland’ by Simon Stephens at New Theatre, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

A play entitled “Birdland” composed by English playwright Simon Stephens (born 1971 in Manchester) will be presented at the New Theatre, Sydney from October 3 through November 4, 2017.Di…

‘The Wharf Revue 2017’ at Wharf 1 Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company by Blouin Artinfo

A comedy show entitled “The Wharf Revue 2017” will be presented at the Wharf 1 Theatre of Sydney Theatre Company will run from October 24 through December 30, 2017. Written and comp…

The Architects of Sound: Arena Spectacular by Arts Review

Brisbane’s self-proclaimed ‘best band in the world’ The Architects of Sound return to Melbourne with an all new explosion of their trademark home brand, Euro-trash indie pop realness i…

The Wipers Times, Arts Theatre review - 'dark comedy from the trenches' by Veronica.lee

Ian Hislop's engaging First World War play reaches the West EndYou may be having a moment of déjà vu, as Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new play (which lands in the West End after a U…

Review: Madama Butterfly, Royal Opera House by Manuel Muñoz

Madama Butterfly is one of the most performed operas ever, as it has en enduring appeal due of its themes of love, loss, dignity and deceit. Reaching new heights of realistic exoticism, Pucc…

The Tribe by Arts Review

Following sell-out seasons at Sydney Festival (2015) and Belvoir St Theatre, Urban Theatre Projects’ The Tribe journeys to a Newport backyard for its season at The Substation for 6 perform…

BWW Review: John Leguizamo Brushes Up On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS by Michael Dale

It's no secret to theatregoer's that the frenetically paced, multi-character solo plays by Obie-winner John Leguizamo have provided far more insight into Latin-American history and culture t…

Birdman by Arts Review

An exhibition containing over 250 hand carved and painted Australian Native birds by Queensland artist Ted Barraclough is currently on display at Chapter House Lane in the lead up to the AR…

‘Fragmented Frida’ at BAM, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Fragmented Frida” will be performed at BAM in New York from April 11 through April 16, 2017.Directed by Jim Parrack and Christine Renee Miller, “Fragmented Frida” is a show in two a…

‘Aida’ at The Metropolitan Opera, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Aida” is being performed at The Metropolitan Opera in New York through April 20, 2017.Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida will be set against the dazzling backdrop of The Met’s monumental staging…

‘Joshua Redman Still Dreaming’ at Lincoln Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Joshua Redman Still Dreaming” will be playing at the Lincoln Center in New York on March 31 and April 1, 2017.One of the best saxophonists in the world, Joshua Redman has embarked on hi…

‘Hidden Figures’ at AMC Theatres, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Hidden Figures” is playing at AMC Theatres in New York. Hidden Figures is an incredible true story of three African-American women who worked at NASA. It is an untold story of thei…

British east Asian theatremakers hit out at ‘biased, out-of-touch’ industry by Giverny Masso

British east Asian theatremakers have called on an “out-of-touch corner” of the industry to recognise them as Britons and not “east Asians

Website Policies: Which Ones You Need And Why They Matter by Drew McManus

Although they may not seem terribly sexy, website policies are an extremely important part of an arts organization’s online presence and the types of activities you provide at your site wi…

Competition: Win tickets to All Our Children at Jermyn Street Theatre by The Stage

‘I used to be scared of them. They seemed so different. They don’t scare me anymore. They’re just children, aren’t they? Just

Giving actors the best shot by Promoted Content

If you want to get ahead, get a headshot. Portrait photographs are an essential tool for actors who want to be noticed

'An adventure in being human': the life-affirming acrobatics of Compagnie XY by Lyn Gardner

The French circus collective Compagnie XY face down the apocalypse in their new show, where the brawls and somersaults reflect their own relationships“If you’re the kind of circus perfor…

Escape the Scaffold review – love, betrayal and a dystopian student reunion by Lyn Gardner

Theatre 503, LondonTitas Halder’s story of sacrifice and self-interest, set in an authoritarian state, plays skilfully with different timeframes but lacks the tautness of a thriller“Mayb…

Cultural Intellectual Property Rights by Joe Patti

A few years back I had organized a panel on presenting the work of contemporary indigenous artists at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters conference. We were fortunate to have Moss…

Jess Gow: As a stage manager, I love auditions by Jess Gow

Recently I have been spending my days stage-managing the auditions for a large-scale and very lengthy tour. Incredibly lengthy: 20 months on

Soapbox: The suffering of performance artists? Pull the other one by Soapbox

The plight of the performance artist is, I think, greatly overstated and overwrought. So-called ‘artists’ such as Franko B, who slit his

Mark Shenton: Long-running shows can be a curse as well as a blessing by Mark Shenton

Excluding the National Theatre, there are currently plays, comedies and musicals playing in 35 West End theatres. Fourteen of those have been

See Laura Linney & Cynthia Nixon Rotate Roles as The Little Foxes Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A new revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, starring Tony nominee Laura Linney and Tony winner Cynthia Nixon, begins performances tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on …

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 29 by Doug Briscoe

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

VIDEO: On This Day, March 29- NEWSIES Seize the Day on Opening Night by Stage Tube

On this day in 2012, the cult hit film turned stage musical phenomenon,Newsies, based openedon Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre.

Cinemacon: Disney Plays Hold ‘Em in Vegas, Announces ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’ Details by Brent Lang

LAS VEGAS — Disney can be forgiven for phoning it in. Fresh off a $7 billion year at the global box office, the studio raced through its upcoming releases at a sprinter’s pace du…

Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Ah, Wilderness!’ at A Noise Within, Pasadena by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Steven Robman, Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness!” will be performed at A Noise Within, Pasadena April 9 through May 20, 2017 on select dates. Eugene O’Neill’s �…

Escaping to Austin with "Prison Break” Cast by Young Hollywood

Escaping to Austin with "Prison Break” Cast After 8 years of being on the lam, "Prison Break" is back, and we catch up with stars Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, and Robert Knepper a…

Cavalia's white big top a lesson for George Lucas by Chris Jones

Last time I drove by Soldier Field, and stared at the white tent being raised for the horse extravaganza "Odysseo" on the south parking lot of the stadium, my thoughts immediately went to th…

Concert Review: ‘Beethoven’s 9th Symphony’ by Piedmont Symphony Orchestra and The Reston Chorale at Hylton Performing Arts Center by Jacqueline Melendez

On Sunday, March 26th, the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra joined forces with The Reston Chorale, presenting Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manass…

‘Symphonic Variations’ at Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

Royal Opera House, London presents choreographer Frederick Ashton’s ballet ‘Symphonic Variations’ from June 2 through June 10, 2017. ‘Symphonic Variations’ was Frederick …

Behzod Abduraimov to perform at Sydney Opera House by Blouin Artinfo

Behzod Abduraimov is all set for a performance at the Sydney Opera House on July 2, 2017.The compelling artistry of Abduraimov has only deepened since his Australian debut in 2012. The then-…

Behind the Scenes: Inside the Playbill Photo Shoot with Bandstand’s Laura Osnes by Ruthie Fierberg

Tony nominee Laura Osnes and her husband Nathan Johnson get comfy at the Knickerbocker Hotel to talk TV guilty pleasures, best brunches, and snuggle time.

Broadway’s The Little Foxes Begins March 29 by Olivia Clement

The MTC production stars Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon, who alternate in the roles of Regina and Birdie.

Celebrate Megan Hilty’s Career So Far on Her Birthday by Hannah Vine

The actor celebrates her birthday March 29.

Do You Know Where These Tony-winning Musicals Originally Opened on Broadway? by Logan Culwell-Block

You may know the stars and the songs of these Broadway hits, but can you remember where they originally opened on Broadway?

Hands are for Holding, a Program by Gibney Dance, Continues to Combat Domestic Violence by The Dance Enthusiast

Hands are for Holding has reached almost 6,000 New York City students in the last three years to raise awareness of teen dating violence and provide strategies for seeking help or helping a …

2017 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award Goes to Liz Lerman by The Dance Enthusiast

"She has paved the way for a whole generation of dance makers to discover the power of social change through community engagement and by, as she puts it, 'rattling around in other people…

On Broadway, She's Quietly Honoring Her Mother - Henny Russell's life informs the politics in 'Oslo'

Henny Russell's life informs the politics Oslo---Welcome to Building Character, TDF Stages' ongoing series on actors and how they create their rolesThe first play veteran character actress H…