Nicki Minaj Has a Theory About Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner, Spotify, Ariana Grande… by Halle Kiefer

Onika Maraj woke up aggrieved on Sunday, after Travis Scott’s Astroworld came in at #1 ahead of her new album Queen, and she took to Twitter to lay out an intricate web of criticisms level…

Review: ‘The Interstellar Ghost Hour’ by Longacre Lea by David Siegel

It’s that time of the theater season for those of us with a taste for the offbeat and original. It’s time to accept the invitation for the yearly production from Longacre Lea displaying …

15-story mural of Johnny Cash aims to bring attention to prison reform

It’s hard to miss in downtown Sacramento: a giant red, orange and yellow likeness of Johnny Cash performing at Folsom State Prison. The new mural is famed graphic artist and … Click …

Artists enliven Sacramento during the Wide Open Walls mural project

Local and international artists paint more than 40 large-scale walls in Sacramento. … Click to Continue »

Adam Rowe's jobcentre joke crowned funniest of Edinburgh fringe by Alexandra Topping

Liverpool comedian follows in footsteps of Ken Cheng and Tim Vine in winning awardComedians often strive to find laughter through the tears, and the winner of this year’s funniest joke of …

Review: Lies at Almeida Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

Dealer's choice: Brendan Macdonald on Ontroerend Goed's interactive game about the world of banking. The post Review: Lies at Almeida Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

“Crazy Rich Asians” shines bright at the box office by Lindsey Bahr

Glitz won over guns as the gilded romance “Crazy Rich Asians” debuted at No. 1 in North American theaters this weekend, surpassing industry expectations and beating out action-packed far…

REVIEW: Trans Pennine, The Space On North Bridge, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Ian Tucker-Bell’s Trans Pennine now playing at The Space on North Bridge at Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Trans Pennine, The Space On North…

'Much Ado' makes bad love look good in ravishing Old Globe production by James Hebert

Further evidence that Shakespeare did not actually write all those plays: “Much Ado About Nothing” is clearly derived from the diaries of the mean girls (and boys) at Stratford Middle. W…

It’s Not Crazy At All How Crazy Rich Asians Won the Box Office This Weekend by Devon Ivie

You don’t have to be rich, to be my gi—ahem, sorry, you don’t have to be rich to see Crazy Rich Asians in theaters, even if tickets in certain cities are reaching upwards of $18 at thi…

Edinburgh fringe review: Freeman at Pleasance by Crystal Bennes

Destroyed lives: Crystal Bennes writes on a powerful exploration of racially-motivated miscarriages of justice. The post Edinburgh fringe review: Freeman at Pleasance appeared first on Exeun…

Virgin, the Space at Surgeon’s Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Virgin now playing at the Space at Surgeon’s Hall at Edinburgh Fringe. This post Virgin, the Space at Surgeon’s Hall, Edinburgh Fringe ✭�…

Edinburgh fringe review: Ladykiller by The Thelmas by Hannah Greenstreet

Bloody funny: Hannah Greenstreet writes on a comic monologue about a female psychopath. The post Edinburgh fringe review: Ladykiller by The Thelmas appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

‘An hour of brilliant new writing that you simply must see’: NEVERWANT – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A keenly observed dark comedy that is incredibly relevant to our technology-dependent lives – an hour of brilliant new writing that you simply must see.

NEWS: Kevin Mandry returns to White Bear with EROS premiere, cast announced by Featured Content

After success at the White Bear Theatre with folk-song homage Flowers of the Field in 2014, award-winning playwright Kevin Mandry returns this month to premiere EROS. The brand-new play - an…

'King Charles III' imagines a woefully unprepared leader in charge

St. Louis Shakespeare presents Mike Bartlett play at Ivory Theatre.

Theater review: Fine performances in Union Avenue Opera's 'Lost in the Stars'

Baritone Kenneth Overton is outstanding as the Rev. Stephen Kumalo.

Bon 4 Bon review – sweet memories of childhood and mangos by Chris Wiegand

Dance Base, EdinburghThe four brothers that make up Taiwan’s Chang Dance Theatre share stories of family life in a tender and playful showOne childhood memory recurs in this vivid, bracing…

Music Preview: The Wailin’ Jennys Return to Cambridge by Glenn Rifkin

"Our intention was something other than being famous. When you create art from that place, a song is going to connect with people."

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Simon Parris

Compelling acting and prescient storytelling elevate the almost too clever “What if?” premise of A Doll’s House, Part 2 from Melbourne Theatre Company.

Moxie's 'Voyeurs de Venus' an 'uncompromising, visceral theater experience' by David L. Coddon

The story of Saartjie Baartman is horrific. A Khoikhoi woman who lived in southwestern Africa around the turn of the 19th century, she would leave her native country upon a British trafficke…

ARF Bow Wow Meow Ball by Barry Gordin

An elegant evening honoring David Mann in East Hampton. July 18, 2018:  The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons hosted the Bow Wow Meow Ball at the ARF’s 22-acre campus in Wainscott in th…

This Week on Broadway for August 19, 2018: Gettin’ The Band Back Together and Pretty Woman by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Gettin’ The Band Back Together, Pretty Woman: The Musical, Katie Thompson’s R.R.R.E.D. @ DR2 Theatre, Be More Chill…

Edinburgh Review: Harpy at Underbelly Cowgate by Rosemary Waugh

Collector of stuff: Rosemary Waugh reviews Su Pollard at the Edinburgh Fringe. The post Edinburgh Review: Harpy at Underbelly Cowgate appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

‘A lucid & involving production’: TWA – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Twa, the collaboration between writer Annie George and visual artist Flore Gardner at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, is a lucid and involving production.

Edinburgh Review: Drip Feed at Assembly George Square by Rosemary Waugh

Saving the bears: Rosemary Waugh reviews Karen Cogan's unsettling Cork-set monologue. The post Edinburgh Review: Drip Feed at Assembly George Square appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Aug. 19 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, August 19, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

Tom Wells: “We want to bring people in” by Frey Kwa Hawking

Playwright Tom Wells chats to Frey Kwa Hawking about gay representation in theatre, making work outside London, and the power of panto. The post Tom Wells: “We want to bring people in&…

Singing in the rain: When the British weather is all part of the fun by Susan Elkin

In the last week or so I’ve seen three outdoor shows and got soaked to the skin twice. It’s what you do in Britain – part of summer’s rich tapestry.

Comic Chris Charpentier on recording his first album, Denver vs. L.A., and the value of silly by John Wenzel, The Know

Chris Charpentier is recording his first comedy album. We caught up to talk about the album, why he keeps politics out of his show and the Denver scene.

“Mail Art” at Keyes by Barry Gordin

Scott Covert & Ray Johnson at Keyes Art August 19, 2018:  On Saturday August 18, Keyes Art, 53 The Circle-Main Street in East Hampton, hosted the opening reception of “Mail Art,” t…

ICYMI: BE MORE CHILL, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Wrap Up Another Season at Broadway in Bryant Park! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway in Bryant Park is back The 2018 program, whichbrings the best of Broadway together for free performances concludes today, August 16. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are in…

Freeman review – stunning political theatre show is a revelation by Bridget Minamore

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghCamilla Whitehill and Strictly Arts explore institutional racism and mental healthcare in a fast-paced hourIn Freeman’s first five minutes, six figures on sta…

Theatre Review: ‘Consent’ at Spotlighters Theatre by Jv Torres

In modern times, as in any, the legality of a binding contract can be both a benefit and detriment. In the play “Consent,” featured now until August 26, 2018, at the Spotlighters Theatre…

Review: Christopher Durang Double Bill at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G Auerbach

Berkshire Theatre Group ends the summer season with an hilarious Sister Mary Ignatius Explain It All For You, with Harriet Harris, and The Actor's Nightmare.

REVIEW: Nigel Slater’s Toast, Traverse Theatre. Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Henry Filloux-Bennett’s adaption of Nigel Slater’s Toast at the Traverse Theatre at Edinburgh Fringe This post REVIEW: Nigel Slater’s Toa…

‘Big-hearted & fun-filled’: THE THREE MUSKETEERS – St Paul’s Church by Laura Kressly

The Three Musketeers rip-roaring, swashbuckling, feminist historical romp the whole family can enjoy, especially in a heatwave.

Alaska Native Theatre Comes of Age by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Vera Starbard (Tlingit/Dena’ina). Vera Starbard (Tlingit/Dena’ina) introduces the series on Alaskan theatre through the lens of Alaska Native performance and storytelling.

BWW's On This Day - August 19, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Review: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, About Lady White Fox With Nine Tales, Assembly by Lara Domke

★★★ In this production, Lady Macbeth is the reincarnation of a Kumiho, a white nine-tailed fox, who desires to become The post Review: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, About Lady White Fox W…

Review: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Midnight Soup, Summerhall by Lara Domke

★★★★ “It is for keeping warm, and it is for getting together.” The Midnight Soup is an invitation for strangers The post Review: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Midnight Soup, Sum…

Review: I’m Not A Bit Like A Clown and I Do Need Me, The Place by A Younger Theatre

When most of us hear the asinine ravings of toddlers, we feel many things: irritation, affection possibly, and nostalgia for The post Review: I’m Not A Bit Like A Clown and I Do Need M…

‘Effortlessly accessible’: MY LEFT / RIGHT FOOT – THE MUSICAL – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

An hysterically funny new musical that also makes a rather pertinent point about disability and inclusivity – the performances are top notch, and it’s effortlessly accessible.

Nick Kroll's Tonight Show Props ASMR by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Mat Ewins review – hi-tech gags from multimedia noodler extraordinaire by Brian Logan

Just the Tonic at the Mash House, EdinburghArtistry and geekery combine in a set that shows off Ewins’ clever video editing and pranksterish sense of funBrexit. #MeToo. Editing a newspaper…

REVIEW: Henry, Pleasance Dome,Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Blind Summit’s production of Henry now playing at the Pleasance Dome as part of the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Henry, Pleasance Dome,Edi…

REVIEW: Infinita, Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Famile Floez’s production Infinita now playing at the Pleasance Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe. This post REVIEW: Infinita, Pleasance Theatre, E…

‘Lots of different ideas about how stereotypes put pressure on girls & boys’: Jessica Cheetham chats about touring show Princess Charming by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Spun Glass Theatre’s Jessica Cheetham about Princess Charming, touring the UK from September.

‘The focus is on excellent new writing that’s relevant’: A round-up of the Roundabout – Edinburgh Fringe by Laura Kressly

The six shows at the Roundabout exemplify Paines Plough’s focus on excellent new writing that’s relevant and thematically diverse.

William Miller: how I failed to get away from my famous father by Rachel Cooke

The son of theatre director and polymath Jonathan Miller, on moving back to the London street where he grew upTen years ago, William Miller, a former TV producer turned entrepreneur, bought …

‘Rumbustious, energetic & wholly appealing production’: EMILIA – Shakespeare’s Globe ★★★★ by Carole Woddis

There is no mistaking the anger that informs and pulsates through the piece like a roaring fire. But this is an Emilia for our life and times, bringing the past and present and hopefully the…

Pussy Riot: Riot Days review – it’s impossible to look away by Kate Hutchinson

A multimedia show from the Russian punk activists still being persecuted for anti-Putin protest is as funny as it is nerve-shreddingPussy Riot might put the punk rock in modern protest, but …

Edinburgh Review: Off-Kilter at Dance Base by Crystal Bennes

Everything is not going to plan: Crystal Bennes reviews a piece of visual theatre about disrupting routines. The post Edinburgh Review: Off-Kilter at Dance Base appeared first on Exeunt Maga…

Edinburgh Review: Giselle at Dance Base by Rosemary Waugh

Zombie dancing: Rosemary Waugh reviews Ballet Ireland's new version of the classic ballet The post Edinburgh Review: Giselle at Dance Base appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Edinburgh Review: Power Play: The Empty Chair at Pleasance Pop-Up by Hannah Greenstreet

Can we talk about #metoo plays? Hannah Greenstreet reviews a play exploring sexual abuse in Hollywood. The post Edinburgh Review: Power Play: The Empty Chair at Pleasance Pop-Up appeared fir…

Edinburgh Review: The Gruffalo, The Witch and the Warthog with Julia Donaldson at Underbelly by Duska Radosavljevic

Story-time: Duška Radosavljević reviews a show by the ever-popular children's author Julia Donaldson. The post Edinburgh Review: The Gruffalo, The Witch and the Warthog with Julia Donaldso…

‘Starts off with an interesting premise’: THE JOURNEY – Edinburgh Fringe by Rev Stan

There is good writing here and some good ideas but it loses its way. The Journey is the story of a romance set on a lonely spaceship but it's also a play within a play, the trials and tribul…

Lughnasa FrielFest review – from Ithaca to Donegal by Roslyn Sulcas

There was plenty of Homer, a stellar lineup and, for now, no problem crossing the border at the third annual celebration of the life and work of Brian FrielTamsin Greig, Alex Jennings, Maxin…

The week in theatre: Switzerland; The Price; Aristocrats – review by Susannah Clapp

Theatre Royal, Bath; Donmar, LondonPatricia Highsmith’s most famous creation comes back to haunt her, while the ghosts are closer to home in revivals of Miller and FrielShe liked to watch …

Edinburgh fringe dance: Baby Paradise; Sky Labyrinths, Eowyn Emerald; Dep – review by Luke Jennings

Naked dancing is par for the course. The must-see show is Anna Valeska Pohl and her Barbie dollsDance is in demand at this year’s Edinburgh festival fringe, with queues forming on wet pave…

The Approach review – a stunning study of everyday relationships by Clare Brennan

Assembly Rainy Hall, Edinburgh Mark O’Rowe’s compelling new work draws breathtaking performances from Aisling O’Sullivan, Cathy Belton and Derbhle Crotty“People are sitting at a tabl…

Dylan Moran review – superb standup sets out to solve the problem of life by Brian Logan

Stand Comedy Club, EdinburghIn his new show Dr Cosmos, Moran ranges across religion, politics, cat personalities and TV ads for shampooElsewhere on the fringe, twentysomething tyros will hur…

32 Musicals That Brought the Stories of Real People to the Stage by Hannah Vine

With musicals like The Cher Show and the Michael Jackson musical headed to Broadway, we look at other bio-musicals that have taken the stage.

Podcast — Slow Burn is an electrifying portrait of a political scandal

A new series from Slate looks back at the impeachment of Bill Clinton

After Multiple Extensions, In & Of Itself Closes Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Derek DelGaudio’s solo show plays its final performance August 19 at the Daryl Roth Theatre in Union Square.

Why Na-Young Jeon and Dean John-Wilson Bring a More Intense Take on Star-Crossed Lovers in London’s The King & I by Barry Singer

The actors playing Tuptim and Lun Tha reveal how director Bartlett Sher steered them towards a fresh take on their Rodgers and Hammerstein romance.