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Wed, May 24 thru Sun, June 25 @ Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

The Crucible

Thu, May 18 thru Sat, May 20 @ Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, presented by Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts

In the Heights... In Spanish!

Thru Sun, May 21 @ GALA Hispanic Theatre, presented by GALA Hispanic Theatre

Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music

Tue, June 13 thru Sun, July 16 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- The Kennedy Center is alive with The Sound of …

Chess

Thu, April 27 thru Sat, May 6 @ Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, presented by Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts

The Magic Play

Thru Sun, May 7 @ Olney Theatre Center, presented by Olney Theatre Center

Whoopi Goldberg

Sat, May 27 @ Strathmore, presented by Strathmore -- This is a rare opportunity to catch the star in an intimate setting as she entertains and inspires with her thought-provoking commentary,…

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Tue, June 13 thru Sun, July 2 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- This four-time Tony-winning, genre-bending sens…

Melbourne: your wish has been granted – Aladdin by Arts Review

Disney’s hit musical Aladdin has opened in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre after a successful season in Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. Aladdin is Disney’s most successful musical after…

MICF: Craig Hill – Up and Coming! by Arts Review

Resplendent in blue leather kilt, a sizeable sporran, and neat blue shirt, Craig Hill led the room through an hour of uproarious stand-up. What a braw man. Well, it was more a conversation t…

Pittsburgh CLO festival fosters next generation of small musicals by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh CLO held a sneak peek of a new music festival that will bloom in Pittsburgh next spring, with the emphasis on small-scale shows and nurturing the next generation of writers.

MICF: Lexipalooza! by Arts Review

Lexipalooza! features Lexi Simmonds and Pete Batt and some fine musical comedy. Zero pretensions, but oodles of charm, Lexi and Pete meander their way through songs, ukulele destruction, and…

2017 Class Clowns National Grand Final Winner Announced by Arts Review

Fourteen of the nation’s best schoolyard comedy acts took to the Melbourne Town Hall main stage with their best five-minutes of material, competing in the Class Clowns National Grand Final…

Cast announced for Watch This’ production of Merrily We Roll Along by Matt Edwards

After exclusively announcing Watch This’ 2017 Season, we are now excited to bring you the full cast announcement of their upcoming production, Merrily We Roll Along. A stellar cast h…

How Disney Star Ross Lynch Plays A Gay Serial Killer in ‘My Friend Dahmer’ by Ramin Setoodeh

To play a young serial killer in “My Friend Dahmer,” ex-Disney Channel star Ross Lynch didn’t just walk in his character’s shoes. He took over the childhood home where Jeffrey Dahmer…

Make Broadway’s hottest waffles for brunch this weekend by Barbara Hoffman

The Broadway play “Oslo” inspires many things: a deeper interest in the Mideast; admiration for two Norwegian peacemakers — and an uncontrollable craving for waffles. Palestinian and I…

Record Store Day celebrates 10 years by Arts Review

Celebrated on the third Saturday in April, Record Store Day Australia is an important day for the music industry as it reiterates the importance of the traditional music outlet as one of the…

Simply Delicious! Savor These Clips of Christian Borle & the Cast of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Broadway.com

Enjoy this treat! Show clips of Christian Borle and the cast of Broadway's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.

“Sisters Matsumoto”: Superb Acting, Chilling Message, at Center REP, Walnut Creek” by Suraj Ramrakhyani

Philip Kan Gotanda Recreates Post-Internment Japanese Family by Suraj Ramrakhyani Playwright Philip Kan Gotanda gives us the feel and taste of a Japanese-American family’s isolation, when …

Can Bette Midler and company break the ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Tony Awards curse? by Sam Eckmann

If you’re even remotely aware of Broadway, you probably know that celebrated diva Bette Midler is starring in a lush revival of “Hello, Dolly!” at the Shubert Theatre. The show has bee…

VIDEO: Get A First Look At CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on Broadway by BroadwayWorld TV

The new Broadway musicalRoald Dahl'sCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryis currently in performances at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 West 46th Street and officially opens Sunday, April …

Standing room tickets released for Anna Netrebko's Canadian debut by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

A limited number of tickets will be available April 25 at 11 a.m. at Canadian Opera Company box office.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Steffanie Leigh of War Paint by Broadway.com

Steffanie Leigh stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about War Paint and more with Andy Lefkowitz.

Broadway Unplugged: A Bronx Tale Star Nick Cordero Croons an Acoustic "One of the Great Ones"

A Bronx Tale star Nick Cordero and guitar player Bernd Schoenhart perform an acoustic cover of "One of the Great Ones".

Music News: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical to Receive Cast Album

The musical is inspired by the book series by Rick Riordan.

Photo Flash: Lydia R. Diamond's Smart People Opens at Arena Stage

Seema Sueko directs show.

Sound and Debt by Nick Anderson

what do people feel is owed them in life? What do the living owe the dead? What happens to people when they don’t get what they feel is owed them and how far are people willing to go to br…

Changes in latitudes: Tracking the elusive Jimmy Buffett (and Playhouse's 'Margaritaville') by James Hebert

After brief La Jolla visit, singer-songwriter has been all over the globe as his musical gets ready to debut

Sharon Playhouse Announces Director-Focused 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will present three mainstage productions helmed by emerging director Morgan Green.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Slates May Open Call for 'Ti Moune' in New York City by BroadwayWorld

The team behind ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, coming to Broadway in Fall 2017, has just announced it will be holding an open casting call in New York City on May 2nd.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber Chat Will Be Live-Streamed by Andrew Gans

The interview is presented by London’s Other Palace Theatre.

Review: A Sensitive Story About A Traumatized Child by Michael Block

By Ed MalinRising Sun Performance Company begins its 16th season with Child’s Play, written by Kevin D. Ferguson and directed by Brock Harris Hill. Vera, a child psychologist (Crystal Edn)…

‘Smart People’ puts race under a comic microscope by Nelson Pressley

Intellectuals squabbling in the Harvard milieu as Obama wins in ‘08

Photo Flash: Allison Janney-Led Six Degrees of Separation Releases 1st Photos

Opening night is set for April 25.

School of Rock's Jenn Gambatese Shows Us a Gift from Alex Brightman, Girl Scout Cookies & More in Her 'Creamsicle Palace' by Broadway.com

Welcome to School of Rock star Jenn Gambatese's dressing room a.k.a. the "Creamsicle Palace."

Odds & Ends: Bette Midler & Ben Platt Set for Easter Bonnet Competition; Groundhog Day Album Released & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Bette Midler, Ben Platt & More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition Broadway’s best will take part in Broadway Cares/…

American Shakespeare Center Launches Playwriting Competition by American Theatre Editors

The international competition will create a new canon of work inspired by Shakespeare's 38 titles.

Neema Bickersteth shines most when Century Song is at its simplest: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Production at Streetcar Crowsnest uses song, dance and projections to channel 100 years of black female experience.

Nuclear War, Royal Court review - ‘deeply felt and haunting’ by Aleks.sierz

New play about loss offers an unusually experimental and immersive experienceText can sometimes be a prison. At its best, post-war British theatre is a writer’s theatre, with the great pen…

BWW TV: What's THE END OF LONGING All About? Matthew Perry & Cast Explain! by Tv - Press Previews

MCC Theater will soon present the American Premiere of the play The End of Longing, a new play written by and starring 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in his NYC playwriting and stage acting de…

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Announces Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

The album is now available for pre-order, as the new musical continues to play Off-Broadway.

Are You The Next Shakespeare? American Shakespeare Center Unveils International Playwrighting Competition by BroadwayWorld

The American Shakespeare Center ASC today is launching an industry-changing international playwrighting competition that will create a modern canon of 38 companion pieces to the timeless wor…

Julia Murney, Cole Escola, Molly Pope and More to Honor Patti LuPone at THE MEETING* This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

The Meetinghosted byJustin Sayre-themonthlygathering of theInternational Order of Sodomites,the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda -will continue itsfinal season onS…

Theater to Commission 38 Modern Riffs on Shakespeare by Jennifer Schuessler

The American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Va., is holding a contest to create a “modern canon” of 38 companion pieces to Shakespeare’s plays.

Night Out: Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Lucas Hedges Celebrate After ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Opening by Stuart Emmrich

New York’s celebrity elite feted Ms. Midler’s return to Broadway as Dolly Levi.

Busted Guts and Open Hearts: A Review of Hookman at Steep Theatre by Kevin Greene

Theater News: Goodman Theatre to Present Sensory-Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol

The annual holiday tradition will star Larry Yando.

Trump thinks Mnuchin could be as good as Hamilton by USA Today

Jordan Tyson and Frozen’s Jelani Alladin to Lead Cast of Sweetee by Olivia Clement

Patricia Birch helms the new musical about a bi-racial woman in America during the 1930s.

Emma Rice, Shakespeare’s Globe Director, Writes Letter to Successor by Christopher D. Shea

Ms. Rice wrote that she loved the Globe, but that she has learned not “to allow myself to be excluded from the rooms where decisions are made.”

Watch Trailer for Third Season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed Netflix series, starring Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, and Jane Krakowski, returns in May.

Spotlight On...Brian Mulay by Michael Block

Name: Brian MulayHometown:  Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Been in NYC since 1999.Education:  BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of MichiganFavorite Credits: Fa…

Spotlight On...Katie Goodman by Michael Block

Name: Katie GoodmanHometown: BostonEducation: U. PennWhy theater?: I’m starting to think it’s the only thing that can save the world. Besides kale. And pharmaceudicals like post-election…

Everyman Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

Two revivals will join several regional premieres for the upcoming season.

Sutton Foster Series Younger Renewed for Fifth Season by Andrew Gans

The fourth season launches in June.

Why 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' in 'Hello, Dolly!' is making people crazy happy by Peter Marks

"Put on Your Sunday Clothes” is the pick-me-up you need

40 Years Later: Celebrating Annie on Broadway and Beyond by Hannah Vine

The original production of Annie opened on Broadway April 21, 1977.

New Plays and Musicals Coming to Broadway for Spring 2017 by Rino16

Revivals, classics and brand new shows are arriving on Broadway just in time for spring, one of the best seasons to enjoy the best theater that New York has to offer. Here are some of the hi…

Trio of Canadian ballet companies debut emotional program at National Arts Centre by Martha Schabas

ENCOUNT3RS features newly commissioned ballets by the National Ballet of Canada, Ballet BC and Alberta Ballet

Who’s in Town?: Luis Salgado, Director and Choreographer of GALA Theatre’s Spanish Language ‘In the Heights’ by Nicole Hertvik

¡No pare, sigue, sigue! Hamilton lovers rejoice! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 2008 Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights premieres tonight at GALA Hispanic Theatre in the show’s first�…

Watch: Groundhog Day Opening Night by John Vermeer

February 2nd, 2017 was an appropriate day for Groundhog Day the Musical to give BSG a sneak peek into the rehearsal room. It was, after all, Groundhog Day. With a score by Tim Minchin, the h…

Watch Trailer for William Shakespeare-Themed Will, Debuting in July by Andrew Gans

Laurie Davidson stars as Shakespeare.

Grand visions flame out at Louis Riel opera by Robert Harris

Riel didn’t live up to its expectations and Thursday night turned out to be a difficult evening at the opera house, but for reasons that are quite illuminating

John Boyega: from Peckham, to the Death Star, to the Old Vic by Esther Addley

British actor who found global fame in the rebooted Star Wars franchise to take lead role on London stageLike many overnight sensations, John Boyega worked on his craft for a very long time …

The Compass Welcomes Director and Teacher Lisa Hodge Kander by Adam Hetrick

Leah Walsh hosts the podcast, where industry professionals share their unique artistic journeys.

Toronto’s Opera Atelier brings baroque back by Robert Harris

Company reintroduces classic European performances with a modern flair to audiences in Versailles, Salzburg and Milan

Groundhog Day Is the Must-Own Cast Recording of the Spring

The Groundhog Day cast recording is going to be played again and again and again.

Chris McCarrell & Cast of the Lightning Thief Musical to Rock Out on Cast Album by Broadway.com

Rob Rokicki's rock score for the off-Broadway musical The Lightning Thief, starring Les Miz fresh face Chris McCarrell, will receive an original cast recording on the Broadway Records la…

How David Hein and Irene Sankoff Turned Real 9/11 Stories Into Broadway's Come From Away by Broadway.com

The married songwriters talk about the experience of creating the sleeper hit musical and play songs from the score.

Laura Osnes Is More Than an Ingenue in ‘Bandstand’ by American Theatre Editors

The star is breaking out of her familiar type in the new musical about World War II veterans.

Bandstand by Billboard

Richard Oberacker and Robert Taylor, the co-creators of 'Bandstand,' join Rebecca, along with stars Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, to chat about the new musical.

Block Talk- Episode 16- Daniel John Kelley by Michael Block

On this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with Daniel John Kelley, playwright of That True Phoenix! For more on That True Phoenix, visit teamawesomerobot.com!To listen to the episode, v…

Photo Flash: Inside HELLO, DOLLY's Opening Night! by Alan Henry

The new Broadway production of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's masterpiece Hello, Dolly, starring legendary performer Bette Midler, has quickly become the hottest ticket of the year. Dire…

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & James Corden Share a Musical Journey Through a Rom-Com by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, from courtship, to heartbreak, and back to love, James and guest Anne Hathaway chronicled the journey of a romantic comedy relationship set to 12 songs, nine …

Off-Broadway's THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Get Godly in the Recording Studio by BroadwayWorld

Based on the best-selling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, featuring live music, The Lightning Thief The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed theatrical adventure that will rock y…

Broadway By Design: David Korins, Kenneth Posner & Catherine Zuber Bring WAR PAINT from Page to Stage by Nicole Rosky

In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with David Korins, Kenneth Posner amp …

First Look at Stephanie Styles and Drew Gehling in Roman Holiday by Hannah Vine

The new Cole Porter musical will premiere in San Francisco this May.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Now available for UK amateur licensing for performances from October 2018

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting UK and Eire amateur applications for THE SOUND OF MUSIC for performances from October 2018 onwards.?

Christine Ebersole Still Knows the Lyrics to Her SNL Commercial Parody by WNYC

Join the Parade! See Glitzy Pics from the Broadway Opening of Hello, Dolly!, Starring Bette Midler by Broadway.com

Hello, Dolly! opened at the Shubert Theatre on April 20, and even Times Square gussied up for the occasion. The crowd went wild for Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, Kate Baldwin, Gavin Creel…

Bottoms Up: Backstage at the Something Rotten! Tour with Rob McClure, Episode 11: Good Morning, Baltimore! by Broadway.com

Rob McClure takes us to see the Flat Rock Playhouse, a herd of goats, huge pieces of furniture and more as the Something Rotten! tour makes its way to Baltimore.

The Leonard Lopate Show: Why 'Les Misérables' Still Matters by WNYC

Corey Hawkins, Allison Janney, and John Benjamin Hickey Take the Stage in Six Degrees of Separation by Hannah Vine

The revival of John Guare’s award-winning play officially opens April 25.

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Gives Bill O'Reilly a Musical Send-Off in Latest Parody by BroadwayWorld

RandyRainbow gives former FOX News host Bill O'Reilly the proper musical send-off he deserves in his latest video parody featuring a new twist of the song 'Bill' from SHOWBOAT.

GetSocial: How #StageFaves have been enjoying #NationalTeaDay in 10 top tweets!

Today is #NationalTeaDay so we decided to join our #StageFaves with a cuppa to celebrate. Grab your (bone china) teacup and check out our top 10 tweets!

May-June Cabaret Listings by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell     Spring is just fooling around because with all the flowers blooming and budding trees, it’s here. The talent, however, in the New York City cabarets and clubs …

The Little Foxes Review: Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Alternate Roles in Lillian Hellman’s Tale of Greed by New York Theater

Now we call it racism, sexism and domestic abuse, but it’s just everyday life in “The Little Foxes,” Lillian Hellman’s 1939 play about a rapacious Southern family, which is being giv…

Theater News: Plays by Christopher Shinn and More Set for Ensemble Studio Theatre Marathon

The annual marathon of one-acts will take place in May and June.

TNT to Hand Out Shakespeare-Inspired Tote Bags to Broadway Theater-Goers This Sunday by TV News Desk

This Sunday, TNT will be handing out Shakespeare-inspired tote bags to Broadway theater-goers with a street team in contemporary punk style Elizabethan garb.

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/21/2017 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4212017.

Listen to It on Repeat! GROUNDHOG DAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Drops on Digital Today by BroadwayWorld

Masterworks Broadway and Broadway Records have announced the release of Groundhog Day The Musical - Original Broadway Cast Recording. Produced by Chris Nightingale, Tim Minchin, and Michael …

Watch Anne Hathaway Perform a Love Song Medley With James Corden by Beret Leone

See the Les Misérables star on The Late Late Show.

Review: ‘Smart People’ at Arena Stage by Robert Michael Oliver

As soon as the lights come up on Lydia R. Diamond’s Smart People, now playing at Arena’s Kreeger Theater, the focus is clear. Or is it? Are four really “smart” people…

FIRST LOOK: The Braille Legacy at Charing Cross Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo “The Braille Legacy” is the story of a revolution and an heroic fight for independence, with the themes of difference, freedom, hope and love and the triumph of human val…

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ at Videology Bar & Cinema, New York by Blouin Artinfo

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ will be screened at the Videology Bar & Cinema in New York on April 28, 2017. Directed by Volker Schlondorff, this 1990 movie is set in a futuristic, dys…

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 16–22 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Michael Harney of OITNB premiers his new play, two world premieres, plus openings and closings on the West Coast.

7 Industry Stories You May Have Missed This Week

The Tony’s have a host!Tony and Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey has been announced as the host of the 71st annual Tony Awards, which will be broadcast from New York City’s Radi…

Louis Riel opera’s flaws redeemed, mostly, by star Russell Braun: review by Michael Crabb

Canadian Opera Company production injects indigenous presence but can’t quite undo 1967 perspective.New Canadian Opera Company production injects an indigenous presence but can’t quite u…

From Captain America’s Broadway Debut to Bette Midler’s Return; The Week’s Top 8 Stories by Playbill Staff

Watch Playbill’s video recap of the essential Broadway news from April 16–21.

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Choose the Top 10 Roles Tony Host Kevin Spacey Should Take On by Lindsey Sullivan

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

Susan Blackwell and A Bronx Tale's Nick Cordero Explore NYC History at 80 Saint Marks in the Newest Episode of Side By Side by Broadway.com

Nick Cordero sits side by side with Susan Blackwell to chat about A Bronx Tale, growing up big and tall, and future rock anthems.

Spring Offensive review at Omnibus, London – ‘a brutal black comedy’ by Paul Vale

Plays commemorating the First World War are commonplace at the moment, so Clapham Omnibus associate writer Victoria Willing’s new piece comes as

Stephen Colbert and Steve Martin to Push Buttons at Elevator Repair Service Gala by Robert Viagas

The May 22 NY gala will mark the Off-Broadway troupe’s 25th anniversary.

Rebecca Naomi Jones Broadway Scrapbook: Significant Other, Hedwig, American Idiot & Passing Strange

Significant Other star Rebecca Naomi Jones shares rarely seen photos and wonderful backstage stories from her Broadway career.

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller Sings from CAROUSEL for #FlashbackFriday by BroadwayWorld

For FlashbackFriday BroadwayWorld is looking back on Live from Lincoln Center's CAROUSEL following the exciting news that the musical will be revived on Broadway next season

SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE: The Rest and Best of Them Take a Crack at a HELLO, DOLLY! Classic by BroadwayWorld TV

Dolly Gallagher Levi is back and she'll never go away againThe Broadway revival of Michael Stewart and Jerry Herman's masterpiece Hello, Dolly is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerr…

Preview: With guitar in hand, the beloved Pete the Cat springs to life at Center for Puppetry Arts by Kelundra Smith

When 24-year-old Anna Claire Walker moved to Atlanta after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in musical theatre from Auburn University, she was determined to get involved with the city�…

Behind the Seams: A Backstage Look at the Inspiration for Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone’s War Paint Wardrobes by Adam Hetrick

In War Paint, costume designer Catherine Zuber transforms two stage legends into icons of the beauty industry.

FUNNY GIRL – Touring by Thom Dibdin

This version from Chocolate Factory Productions returns to the original – with some updates – and is now touring after an acclaimed West End run. Much of the publicity has centred on She…

Theater News: Bette Midler, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, and More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition

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

Photo Flash: First Look at Stephanie Styles and Drew Gehling in Roman Holiday

Performances of the new musical begin May 23.

Theater News: Connor Sampson's Parading the Noose to Receive Primary Stages Reading

The play is the recipient of the Jeffry Melnick New Playwriting Award.

Podcasts: Nancy — rare candour about LGBTQ life

Hosted by two best friends, WNYC’s show is both moving and funny

Wang Ramirez: Everyness, La Villette, Paris — lofty theme, generic emotions

The duo’s hip-hop-derived dance fails to come alive in a traditional proscenium setting

In pictures: Rehearsals for The Graduate at West Yorkshire Playhouse by The Stage

Rehearsals for The Graduate, starring Catherine McCormack and Jack Monaghan and directed by Lucy Bailey. Based on  the iconic characters from Charles Webb’s novel

Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Will Host 31st Annual Easter Bonnet Competition; Line-Up Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's fresh new faces, sensational stars, extraordinary ensembles and venerable veterans will take the stage at the 31st annualEaster Bonnet CompetitiononMonday, April 24, andTuesday, A…

Rachel York, Adrienne Warren, Jason Gotay and More to Perform at MMC's 2017 Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Marymount Manhattan College MMC, a private liberal arts college on Manhattan's Upper East Side, willhonor Scott and Debby Rechler, dedicated philanthropists and proud MMC parents at the 2017…

J.J. Abrams Bit By Theater Bug; Wants to Produce More Broadway Shows! by BroadwayWorld

Following the success of his first venture into the world of Broadway producing with the hit comedy THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, prolific director J.J. Abrams tells The Hollywood Reporter that …

Sports centre operator BH Live likely to run Croydon’s Fairfield Halls by Georgia Snow

A sports centre operator is Croydon council’s top pick to run the embattled Fairfield Halls arts complex in south London. BH Live,

New London Theatre The Bridge to Open in October with Young Marx, Starring Rory Kinnear by Mark Shenton

Future plans for the theatre include Julius Caesar with Ben Whishaw.

Fascination in a Gesture by Sharon Hoyer

Review: Lessons of Leaking at Transform 17 by Catherine Love

It's all just a game: Catherine Love reviews machina eX’s production linking gaming and politics. The post Review: Lessons of Leaking at Transform 17 appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

NEWS: Inaugural finalists & judges announced for £8k WiT Awards for new writers by Press Releases

Five finalists have been shortlisted for the first WiT Award, a prize created to discover and nurture new writers working in the theatre industry. The winner will be announced at a reception…

Everything NYC Actors Need to Do This Week, 4/21-4/27

Actors know it best—the training never stops when you live in busy, beautiful New York City. Here, Backstage has rounded up seven cultural and entertaining events all creatives should …

Finalists revealed for £8k Out of Joint playwright award by Tim Bano

Out of Joint theatre company has announced the five finalists for its £8,000 playwriting award. More than 200 candidates submitted plays for

Get an Inside Look at the Indecent Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Katrina Lenk and Adina Verson take us back through the opening night of Paula Vogel’s play with music.

From Eva to Momma: Celebrating Patti LuPone’s Stage Career by Hannah Vine

Happy Birthday to Olivier and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, look back at some of her stage highlights spanning 40 years.

Twelfth Night review – drunken debauchery topped off with a traffic cone by Alfred Hickling

Royal Exchange, ManchesterOpera director Jo Davies’ musical mastery shines through in a production made all the more absorbing by its gender-fluid castingGender fluidity is in vogue for Tw…

Features: Five plays to see before the general election

Take a break from the campaign trail to see one of these political shows

John Doyle Directs His Favorite Sondheim Show by American Theatre Editors

His minimalist aesthetic seems to mesh well with the character-driven work of the composer/lyricist. Next: 'Pacific Overtures.'

Tony Winner Christopher Durang to Debut New Play as Part of McCarter Season by Olivia Clement

The New Jersey theatre has announced its 2017–2018 lineup.

Female artists: still in the shadows at MoMA

The New York museum tries to redress the gender gap in its displays — but ends up highlighting it

Hello, Dolly!, New York — Bette Midler stars in high-spirited fun

An unstoppable juggernaut of old-fashioned schmaltz and star power at the Shubert Theatre

Climate Lens: Birth of a Post-Nation! by [email protected] (ramona)

By Una Chaudhuri. Una Chaudhuri announces a new project called CLIMATE LENS.

Jazz guitarist Lionel Loueke on the evolution of his style

The Benin-born musician is noted for his complexity but he started by ‘slowing down cassettes with weak batteries’

Hadley Fraser, Summer Strallen & More to Star in London’s Young Frankenstein by Broadway.com

Hadley Fraser, Summer Strallen, Ross Noble and Lesley Joseph will lead the cast of the London premiere of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. As previously announced, the production opens …

Susan Blackwell and A Bronx Tale's Nick Cordero Explore NYC History at 80 Saint Marks the Newest Episode of Side By Side by Broadway.com

Nick Cordero sits side by side with Susan Blackwell to chat about A Bronx Tale, growing up big and tall, and future rock anthems.

Virtual reality looms in Venice

Plus: Turner’s Instagram moment; Perrotin represents Hartung estate; Isis bullet holes exhibited

MISS NIGHTINGALE – The Vaults by Emma Clarendon

Tender and occasionally naughty, Miss Nightingale is a musical that is absolutely spiffing from beginning to end. Whisking audiences back to 1942, Miss Nightingale is the name of a brand new…

Theater News: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Record Cast Album; Announces Rush Policy

Broadway's latest Roal Dahl musical opens April 23.

Harold Prince Reflects on His Time with the NEA, Getting Medals with Barbra Streisand, and More by Ryan McPhee

In this exclusive video, the 21-time Tony recipient shares anecdotes about his time on the National Council on the Arts.

Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce, and More Join Easter Bonnet Competition Lineup by Andrew Gans

The annual fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will be held April 24–25.

EXCLUSIVE: Harold Prince Stands with The National Endowment for the Arts

Legendary director Harold Prince reflects on the significance of the National Endowment for the Arts and the impact it has has had on his career.

Sarah Ruhl wrote 'For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday' for her mom as a hedge against getting old by Morgan Greene

Three generations of women are gathered around a table at the Lucky Platter cafe in Evanston. The daughter, Sarah Ruhl, has written a play for her mother. The mother, Kathleen Ruhl, will sta…

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Will Roland Will Takeover BroadwayWord's Social Media 4/22 by Social Watch

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Will Roland will be taking over our Twitter and Instagram accounts this Saturday, April 22nd Tune in to get an up close and pers…

Sunday in the Dark for Rush: Or How Fans Slept Their Way to See Sondheim by Wayman Wong

Here's how I slept with dozens of guys and galson Wednesday, April 19... to get bargain tickets to 'Sundayin the Park With George.'It's called 'rush,' and many Broadway shows offer discounte…

How Broadway’s ‘Anastasia’ Discovered Its Surprisingly Sweeping Fanbase by Gordon Cox

The producers of Broadway musical “Anastasia” knew they had a big built-in audience for their show. They just didn’t know how big. As the team behind the production discovered early, t…

When Ben Folds Grows Up He'll Be On Broadway by Annie Schiffmann

In the YesBroadway interview with Ben Folds he tells Annie Schiffmann he has no idea that his sound is on Broadway - but he isn’t surprised.

REVIEW: The Philanthropist, Trafalgar Studios ✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke A combination of bad casting and lacklustre directing from Simon Callow leads to an ultimately disappointing evening; the greatest act of philanthropy would be to scra…

Elisabeth Moss returns to TV in Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' by Frazier Moore

NEW YORK (AP) -- "The timing has been uncanny," says Margaret Atwood, marveling at how her 1985 novel, "The Handmaid's Tale," has not only…

THE PLAYBILL RECAP: April 16 - 21

Don't miss this week's top stories.

Casting Complete for the Muny’s The Little Mermaid by Andrew Gans

The company is led by Emily Skinner, Emma Degerstedt, Jason Gotay, and Jerry Dixon.

Reginald D Hunter review – charisma and curveballs from self-mythologising standup by Brian Logan

Richmond theatreHunter’s mercurial logic takes him into territory other comics don’t occupy … but sometimes leads him astrayReginald D Hunter begins with an apology to audiences who kn…

MK Ultra review – Adam Curtis doc dominates Rosie Kay's Illuminati dance by Judith Mackrell

Laban theatre, LondonIn a stylish collaboration, the film-maker and choreographer explore the myth of a shadowy cult attempting world domination through mass brainwashingAgainst a rising tid…

MK Ultra review at Laban Theatre, London – ‘slick and striking’ by Rachel Elderkin

Rosie Kay is known for the extensive research she conducts for her projects. Previous piece 5 Soldiers saw her dancers undertake training

Stars of Slapstick #226: Walter Forde by Trav S.D.

April 21 is the natal day of British actor/ comedian/ director Walter Forde (Thomas Seymour Woolford, 1898-1984). Forde was the son of music hall comedian Tom Seymour, joining his father on…

Andréa Burns, Christine Pedi, and Cady Huffman Set for Shaw Comedies by Andrew Gans

The evening—part of the Project Shaw series—will also feature Paxton Whitehead and Tim Jerome.

‘Hello, Dolly!’: Bette Midler delivers a ‘perfect, once-in-a-lifetime’ performance by David Buchanan

Seldom does a pairing of actress and role feel so intrinsically perfect as Bette Midler and Dolly Gallagher Levi, the titular character in Jerry Herman’s classic musical comedy “Hello, D…

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… 5 Guys Chillin’ actor Elliot Hadley by Daniel Perks

And now it’s back for a three-week run in its home venue. Following highly acclaimed, sell-out performances in Dublin, New York, Sydney and Edinburgh, Peter Darney‘s verbatim drama retur…

Fun Home justifies its Tonys at The National Theatre (review) by Christopher Henley

About halfway through Fun Home, which opened Wednesday night at the National Theatre, ten year-old Alison is in a coffee shoppe with her Dad. It’s the second time during the show that fath…

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 21, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Broadway's Marybeth Abel and Christy Ney Will Hold Stage Management Workshop This June by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Basics is recruiting Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, as well as Undergrads, Grad students and recent grads for their Stage Management Workshop- a one day intensive on Monday, Octob…

Photo Coverage: NOT THAT JEWISH Celebrates 200th Performance Off-Broadway by Jennifer Broski

Just yesterday, Monica Piper, star and creator of Not That Jewish, and company members celebrated their 200th performance at New World Stages prior to concluding at the end of thismonth. Bro…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Announces Cast Recording by Olivia Clement

The album, now available for pre-order, will be released this summer.

Casting Announced for U.K. Premiere of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein by Mark Shenton

Comedian Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph, and Hadley Fraser will star.

Nina Lannan and Alan Wasser to receive the 2017 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre by Broadway Briefing

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2017 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to two of the most successful General Managers in the industr…

Reginald D Hunter: ‘Getting married, having kids is one ideal. But it’s not my ideal’ by Interview By Angela Wintle

The American comedian explains how his relationship with his mother affected his life and how you have to leave your home to make sense of itI’m the fourth funniest person in my family, bu…

Features: Your favourite Shakespeare lovers revealed

Who did you choose as your favourite couple?

Livestreaming Remembering Dario Fo with Robert Brustein at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Mon, April 24 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents Remembering Dario Fo with Robert Brustein livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV …

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Equus (Forge Theater, Phoenixville). Obsessions, deep-seated pathologies, and the wild beauty of beasts. Ends next Sunday.

Globe Romeo Edward Hogg: ‘We wanted to do the best for Emma Rice’ by Georgia Snow

Edward Hogg has waited 15 years to play Romeo. The role, a rite of passage for young actors, passed him by when

Sidney Nolan: artist of terrain and torment

The Australian’s centenary is marked in a trio of fascinating UK exhibitions

PLUTO – Barons Court Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Moonchild Theatre Company’s ethos is “to create stimulating theatre that our audiences can discuss and evaluate.” Written by Callum O’Brien their new play, Pluto, was definitely one …

42nd Street: The musical coming back a star by Al Senter

It is probably the most famous line in showbiz. The fearsome Julian Marsh, the abrasive Broadway director, towers over quivering chorine Peggy

Everyman Theatre's 2017-2018 season to include company's first O'Neill, third Nottage play by Tim Smith

For its 27th season, Everyman Theatre will showcase works by  women, including 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage. That four of six playwrights represented are women was not part of a …

WATCH: How well does Saturday Night Live spoof Legally Blonde?

Legendary American television comedy show Saturday Night Live has spoofed screen-to-stage musical LEGALLY BLONDE, which had its UK premiere starring Sheridan Smith in 2010. Does it give you …

The Story Giant review at Everyman Theatre, Liverpool – ‘a magical adaptation’ by Nigel Smith

The Story Giant has gathered all but one of the world’s stories in a library in his castle tower. If he doesn’t

Poetry Review/Interview: Poet Martín Espada — Resistance is Obligatory by Arts Fuse Editor

Martín Espada’s lyricism sings deeply in the key of loss, turning the anguish of social and personal histories into hope.

Theater Review: “17 Border Crossings” — Journeys to Nowhere by Helen Epstein

Was this trip really necessary?

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — April 21 by Doug Briscoe

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

Misty Copeland’s curated Ballet Across America at The Kennedy Center (review) by Alexander C. Kafka

What’s more invigorating than one boundary-pushing ballet company? Three! Wednesday’s audience at the Kennedy Center’s Ballet Across America series was treated to a varied and impressi…

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Will Release Cast Recording in June; Rush Policy Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions announced today that a new block of tickets for Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory w…

Broadway's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Starring Christian Borle, to Receive Original Cast Recording by Andy Lefkowitz

Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's score for the new Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be preserved on a cast album from Masterworks Broadway. The album will be …

The Philanthropist, Trafalgar Studio 1, London, review: A strange play to unearth now by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Matt Berry and Lily Cole star in Simon Callow's revival of Christopher Hampton's 1969 play which is an inversion of Moliere's 'Misanthrope'

BWW's On This Day - April 21, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

NEWS: Lyric Hammersmith announces Terror cast by Press Releases

The Lyric Hammersmith today is pleased to announce the full casting for the UK premiere of Ferdinand von Schirach’s thrilling courtroom drama Terror, directed by Artistic Director Sean Hol…

Review: Coriolanus Vanishes at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow by Christine Irvine

Lean, mean and theatrically audacious: Christine Irvine is gripped by Fire Exit director David Leddy's first one-man show in over a decade. The post Review: Coriolanus Vanishes at the Tron T…

Healthcare and the Church: ‘Rebel in the Soul’ by Matthew Wexler

By Samuel L. Leiter Rebel in the Soul, a brisk, compact biodrama by musician/composer/writer Larry Kirwin, is set in Ireland a few years after World War II but its tale of Dr. Noel Browne’…

Refugee Boy review at Chickenshed, London – ‘full of heart’ by Ka Bradley

Based on poet Benjamin Zephaniah’s young adult novel of the same name, Lemn Sissay’s adaptation of Refugee Boy is a well-paced but

Home Truths review at the Bunker, London – ‘patchily panoramic’ by Fergus Morgan

Home Truths is Cardboard Citizens’ attempt to tell the history of British housing in nine new short plays. Cycle One – of

Features: 6 productions of Shakespeare plays not to miss

This weekend marks Shakespeare Day and the Bard's birthday and what better excuse to get a dose of his otherworldly talents than to head to one of the man's excellent plays

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Liverpool Everyman Rep Company

The newly formed rep company show us around their dressing room at the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

ROMEO AND JULIET – Touring by Laura Kressly

A self-described modern rep company, Merely Theatre is addressing Shakespeare’s gender problem with 50/50 casting. Five male/female pairs each learn a set of characters in two plays, then…

'Argo' and the new play 'Oslo' are stories about heroes nobody knows by Chris Jones

In 1980, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Canadian government concocted a bizarre but ultimately successful scheme to rescue six American diplomats trapped in Tehran, following the fa…

My Battle with ALS and My Interview on Fox 5 DC Which Aired Last Night by Joel Markowitz

I was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) 2 months ago. Since then my world has been turned upside down. I have accepted the grim news that this is one battle I might not win b…

PHOTOS: Meow! Cat's Gerard McCarthy shows feline fun in musical tribute posters

#StageFave Gerard McCarthy stars as Dave the Cat in the upcoming one-man show, Cat (The Play!!!) at the West End's Ambassadors Theatre for two nights only next week. Cat (The Play!!!) is an…

Joel Markowitz interviewed on Fox Channel 5 last night by Lorraine Treanor

Thursday, April 20: Jim Lokay of Fox 5 News interviewed Joel Markowitz on his battle to fight ALS, and the importance of continuing his legacy work at DCMetroTheaterArts.com. John Stoltenber…

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 4/21; WEST SIDE STORY in Philadelphia, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE in Los A by BroadwayWorld

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

NEWS: Judy! announces free West End ticket lottery for young people by Press Releases

A new ticket lottery, aimed solely at 18-25 year olds, is launched today. Sponsored by leading life insurer Rothesay Life, the Judy! Ticket Lottery will enable young adults between the ages …

People You Should Know . . . Eric Cotti by Zack Calhoon

Eric Cotti is an actor/director/writer living in Brooklyn. Recent stage credits as an actor include: Amy Herzog's 508, Kara Cutruzzula's I Want to Believe (In Love), Erin Breznitsky's&n…

NEWS: The Gruffalo’s Child returns to the West End this Christmas by Press Releases

Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories today announces that The Gruffalo’s Child is to follow in her father’s giant footsteps with a Christmas season in the West End! It�…

Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Courtney Reed and Lauryn Ciardullo Taught a Successful ALADDIN Workshop at A Class Act NY by BroadwayWorld

A Class Act NY, the acting studio for kids and teens, offered the opportunity for students ages 7-18 to work with Broadway Stars Courtney Reed Princess Jasmine in ALADDIN and Lauryn Ciardull…

Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Ella by Sandi Durell

  In celebration  of jazz singer legend Ella Fitzgerald’s Centeninal, Birdland is doing a two week celebration.  On April 18, Ann Hampton Callaway started a ten performance wee…

Casting announced for Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein by Georgia Snow

Hadley Fraser, Ross Noble and Lesley Joseph are to star in the forthcoming West End musical Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Fraser will

Job centre for creatives to target young unemployed talent by Ella Wills

Plans are underway to create the first job centre aimed specifically at young unemployed people seeking creative jobs. The Creative Society, a

Casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith’s interactive terrorism play by Tim Bano

Casting has been announced for the Lyric Hammersmith’s production of Terror, in which audience members become the jury in a terrorism trial.

Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, lines up for £90k refit by Tim Bano

An Oxfordshire theatre has received £90,000 for new seating and a new PA system as part of a major development plan. The

LONDON-PARIS-ROAM! – Touring by Daniel Perks

Tokyo; Rome; Paris; London, Sarah Tullamore sure gets around. After 22 years living in Paris, she has decided to up sticks again, to who knows where. She’s a “Woman Of A Certain Age” w…

Retro(per)spective at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton by Tracey Sinclair

More than a greatest hits medley: Tracey Sinclair reviews Split Britches's revisiting of over three decades of work. The post Retro(per)spective at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton appeare…

RSC plans celebration of Shakespeare's favourite classical poet by Dalya Alberge

Company aims to reignite interest in Ovid, whose book the Metamorphoses is alluded to in some of the Bard’s playsShakespeare’s favourite classical poet, Ovid, inspired him with myth, mag…

Theatre News: Full casting announced for Terror at the Lyric Hammersmith

Tanya Moodie will star in the courtroom drama at the Lyric Hammersmith

Theatre News: Initial casting announced for Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Hadley Fraser and Ross Noble will appear in at the Garrick in September

Review Round-Ups: Did The Philanthropist get top marks from the critics?

Simon Callow revives Christopher Hampton's 1970 play

Photos: Jack Whitehall and Zawe Ashton join Lily Cole and cast to celebrate The Philanthropist

The show opened in London last night

Mean streets, clean streets: gentrification on screen

Three new documentaries chart how social change has swept through London and New York

How do you play a building like an instrument?

Sound artist Oliver Beer talks about creating work especially for the spaces at Thaddaeus Ropac’s new London gallery

Coriolanus Vanishes review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘a meticulous meditation’ by Thom Dibdin

Deliberate and calculated in every facet of its delivery, David Leddy’s Coriolanus Vanishes explores a complex mix of guilt, trust and the perpetuation of abuse through

Harry Potter star to judge £1k Adam Morley playwright bursary by Georgia Snow

James Phelps, known for his role as Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise, writer and broadcaster Yasmeen Khan and The

‘Casanova’ by Northern Ballet at Sadler’s Wells, London by Blouin Artinfo

Sadler’s Wells, London will be presenting “Casanova” by Northern Ballet from May 9 through May 13, 2017.After a string of sell-out successes, including the South Bank Sky Arts Dance Aw…

From D.C. Theater To '24': The Rise Of Actor Corey Hawkins by Elizabeth Blair

Hawkins auditioned for his first acting gig at the Kennedy Center when he was 9 years old. Now he's the star of the action drama series 24: Legacy, and he's also appearing in a Broadway play.

The Pulverised: What happened to our lost childhoods? by Guest Bloggers

The Pulverised is a deep-dive into a comfortingly familiar world - our jobs and our working lives, but suddenly rendered strange, frightening and comical. As a story it was inspired by a now…

The Travelling Sisters by Arts Review

By the time The Travelling Sisters – Lucy Fox, Laura Trenerry & Ell Sachs – come together near the end of the show to form Boadicea (the perfect name for this imposing, guitar-playin…

Dorrance Dance’s ‘ETM: Double Down’ at Sadler’s Wells, London by Blouin Artinfo

Sadler’s Wells, London will be presenting Dorrance Dance’s “ETM: Double Down” from July 12 through July 15, 2017.With “ETM: Double Down,” Michelle Dorrance, with collaborator Nic…

NEWS: Hadley Fraser & Ross Noble lead Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein by Press Releases

Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph and Hadley Fraser will lead the cast of Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN - the classic comedy musical based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit movie.

Blog: Unpicking the distinctive appeal of Edward Albee by Carl Woodward

The late Edward Albee is in vogue in the UK right now. Ian Rickson’s production of the US playwright’s The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? starring Damian Lewis and Sophie Okonedo is entertainin…

THE WHISPER HOUSE – The Other Palace by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I don’t suppose many of us have ever lived in a lighthouse. These sturdy structures, perched on cliff edges or clinging to rocky outcrops figure strongly in the imagination as places of is…

MICF: Small Car by Arts Review

The concept of Theatre Sports conjures images of brief games, audience stunts, and plenty of song. The group of Small Car – Andrew Watt, Broni Lisle, and Mario Hannah – are more ambitiou…

Twelfth Night review at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester – ‘joyous and charming’ by Roger Foss

The rain it raineth very hard during the shipwreck opening of Jo Davies’ joyous Royal Exchange production. But there’s nothing wet about

Today on Broadway: Friday, April 21, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: (Most) Critics Rave about Bette Midler in “Hello, Dolly!” Four Plays Announced for Broadway Next Season, “Sunday” is Getting an Album, and Kelli and Steven Re…

‘Cleopatra’ at TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

Cecil B. De Mille’s “Cleopatra” will be screened in its 90th anniversary at TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles on May 1, 2017.This iconic classic stars Claudette Colbert, Warren Wil…

‘Smiles Of A Summer Night’ at Laemmle's Royal, Los Angeles, USA by Blouin Artinfo

The anniversary screening of the movie “Smiles Of A Summer Night” opens at Laemmle's Royal on June 21, 2017.The film is written and directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Eva Dahlbeck, Gun…

‘Saboteur’ at Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The anniversary screening of the movie “Saboteur” will take place at Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre, Los Angeles on June 6, 2017.The film is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Priscilla Lan…

‘Divorce Italian Style’ at Laemmle Playhouse 7, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The anniversary screening of the movie “Divorce Italian Style” will take place at Laemmle Playhouse 7, Los Angeles on May 17, 2017.The film is directed by Pietro Germi and stars Daniela …

Tim Pigott-Smith: playing with Pelé, channelling Prince Charles and falling in love with my horse by Tim Pigott-Smith

In these exclusive extracts from his posthumously published memoir, the actor recalls filming Escape to Victory and The Jewel in the Crown, and how Buckingham Palace spied on him in King Cha…

Junkyard and Mayerling: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Teen misfits save the day in Jack Thorne and Stephen Warbeck’s play, while the Royal Ballet tackles the Austro-Hungarian empire1 JunkyardIt may be more of a play with songs than a fully fl…

Review: Review: The Philanthropist (Trafalgar Studios)

Christopher Hampton's play is revived with a cast including Lily Cole, Matt Berry and Simon Bird

‘West Side Story’ at Laemmle's NoHo 7, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The anniversary screening of the movie “West Side Story” will take place at Laemmle's NoHo 7, Los Angeles on May 11, 2017.The film is directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise and stars…

MICF: The 28th Annual Great Debate by Arts Review

The Great Debate, where comedians get together to argue for and against a barely serious-esque topic, later edited down for television, was also a neat glimpse for the audience present at ho…

“Overnight” Challenges Capitalist Cathedral, at Flight Deck, Oakland by Ben Sloan

Millennial Notes Anna Shneiderman Spotlights Oakland Gentrification Crisis by Ben Sloan “Overnight,” a new play by Oakland’s Flight Deck, thrusts “the now” right in your face.  Th…

Hadley Fraser, Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph & further Young Frankenstein cast announced

Hadley Fraser returns to the musical stage to play Dr Victor Frankenstein with comedian Ross Noble going bug-eyed and hunchbacked as his loyal servant Igor in the much-anticipated UK premier…

MICF: Romesh Ranganathan – Irrational by Arts Review

English-born and of Sri Lankan heritage, Romesh Ranganathan sometimes feels like an outsider. In Irrational, he turned the accompanying perspective into good slabs of audience amusement. Thr…

Dear West End Producer: ‘Help! Which top should I wear for a new headshot?’ by @westendproducer

@westendproducer Do you have any tips for coping with the stress of choosing which tops to wear for a new set of

Are musical theatre actors shut out of plays? by Susan Elkin

If you want to stay employed in this capricious industry, you need as many skills as you can get. It’s a mantra

MY COUNTRY; A WORK IN PROGRESS – Touring by Kristy Stott

In the wake of the political chaos of Brexit and the overhanging general election, My Country; a work in progress offered an insightful look at the divided opinions of our society. Unfortuna…

MICF: Phill Jupitus – Juplicity by Arts Review

Phill Jupitus edged onto the stage strumming a guitar and singing a tune to parody a Coldplay song. It seemed a promising start, but very quickly we got into some surprisingly uninteresting …

The 10 best things to do this week: Machynlleth festival, Arca and Mindhorn by The Guide

Britain’s best standups hit the Welsh town, the Venezuelan producer plays London and Julian Barratt stars as a washed-up former TV copFrom Cradle to StageMum’s the word! Literally, actua…

Theatre Review: ‘H.M.S Pinafore’ at The Georgetown Gilbert and Sullivan Society by Stephanie House

My acquaintance with Gilbert and Sullivan began, as most high school theatre kids’ do, with the tongue twister song “Modern Major General” from “The Pirates of Penzance.” We wo…

The Philanthropist, Trafalgar Studios review - 'Simon Callow's direction is underpowered' by Veronica.lee

Revival of Christopher Hampton's academic satire Christopher Hampton's witty comedy, first performed in 1970, ingeniously inverts Molière's The Misanthrope, centring as it does on a ma…

Text of the Day: The Plague by Aleks Sierz

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

BWW Morning Brief April 21st, 2017 - 'CHOCOLATE FACTORY' Opens Its Gates on Broadway! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld This weekend's big news CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY officially brings sweet songs to Broadway on Sunday

DisneyNature’s “Born in China” brings us up close to adorable animals from afar by The News-Herald

By Mark Meszoros, The News-Herald and The Morning Journal Striking shots of misty mountains and a glorious river give way to myriad images of the adorable young animals in “Born i…

Hello, Dolly! review – Bette Midler is irresistible in a riotous delight by Alexis Soloski

Shubert theatre, New York Even if the shtick is predictable, Midler – paired with David Hyde Pierce – shines in an exhaustingly energetic revival of the 1964 musical comedyBefore our ben…

St. Louis Earth Day Festival expands to two days of food, fun and education by Colleen Schrappen St. Louis Post-Dispatch

How do you fit dance troupes, yoga sessions, gardening classes, pet adoption, fashion shows and a costumed “species” parade into just one day?

Best Bets: Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival, Flaming Lips, Thurtene Carnival, Lucinda Williams, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

Mark Shenton’s top 10 Broadway theatres by Mark Shenton

We all have theatres we love to visit again and again: venues that put a spring in our step before we even

Howard Sherman: Should we be amazed by the return of magic to the stage? by Howard Sherman

When people talk about how theatre isn’t really the same thing when it is translated on to television or film, they could

‘Coffee With’ continues with WAAPA graduates Stephanie Wall, Jens Radda and Matthew Manahan by Erin James

AussieTheatre.com is thrilled to confirm the return of our regular ‘Coffee With’ column this year, featuring weekly updates from three graduates of WAAPA’s musical theatre…

Broadway: Headline for “Hello, Dolly!” Review at The Wrap Either Anti-Semitic or Just Stupid by Roger Friedman

The Wrap, a terrible entertainment website, gets it wrong again. The headline for their “Hello,Dolly!” review is either anti-Semitic or just stupid. Categories: Featured Theat…

Goodspeed Musicals Announces THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, OKLAHOMA, and RAGS for 2017 Season by Bww News Desk

Today Michael Gennaro, Goodspeed's Executive Director, announced the six sensational shows set for next season. Gennaro explained, '2017 is going to be an exciting year at Goodspeed. We're p…

Peter O'Toole personal archive heads to University of Texas by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Exclusive: Letters, manuscripts, photographs and props have been acquired by university in Austin for $400,000The personal archive of Peter O’Toole, including bundles of letters, unpublish…

Theater News: Thoroughly Modern Millie Begins Performances at Goodpseed Musicals

Denis Jones directs the Tony-winning musical.

Interviews: Jackie Hoffman, Broadway's Kvetcher-in-Chief, Returns — and Now She's "Teavee" Famous

While Feud is on the air, Hoffman reunites with her Hairspray creators in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Jessie Mueller Began Her Carousel Career as Carrie Pipperidge

Mueller will graduate to the role of Julie Jordan in next season's Broadway revival of Carousel.

How Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Inspired Warren G by Young Hollywood

How Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Inspired Warren G YH hits the streets of Austin, Texas, during SXSW with hip-hop icon Warren G, who is in town representing his documentary 'G-Funk', which celebrate…

Watch: Inside the Imperial Theatre’s Renovations for The Great Comet by Ruthie Fierberg

While incognito, set designer Mimi Lien asks audiences what they think of her drastic remodeling—plus, she takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour!

Immersive War Games Under the High Line by Michael Schulman

It’s not easy to describe what Randy Weiner does for a living. Some people call him an “impresario,” but he comes across more like a mild-mannered cardiologist than like P. T. Barnum. …

Swing Music Soothes the Broadway Soul - Beth Leavel connects to 'Bandstand'

Beth Leavel connects to Bandstand---On Broadway, Beth Leavel has become a master of musical styles. She's sailed through everything from Golden Age crooning to power-pop belting, so it's har…

The Tony-Winning Trio Behind Ragtime Takes Another Shot at Anastasia by Harry Haun

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty on creating an original story with Terrence McNally for their latest Broadway outing.

WATCH: Behind the Scenes at Great Comet with Set Designer Mimi Lien

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 set designer Mimi Lien leads a tour through the Imperial Theatre’s intense renovations.