Review: A Slain Journalist’s Voice Resounds in ‘Intractable Woman’ by Ben Brantley

Stefano Massini’s poetically cadenced portrait of the life and death of the Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya lets facts speak for themselves.

Jane Fonda in Five Acts by Barry Gordin

The Hamptons International Film Festival presented a new film by Susan Lacy at Guild Hall in East Hampton. October 22, 2018:  HIFF presented an East coast screening of an HBO Documentary F…

A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR by Sandi Durell

  By Samuel L. Leiter   Revivals of anything by Tennessee Williams from the generally undistinguished days that followed Eccentricities of a Nightingale (1962’s rewritten version…

THE TRUE: Too True – and Just as Good by Peter Filichia

Don’t be fooled when the lights come up on THE TRUE. Playwright Sharr White has three people sitting in a...Continue Reading The post THE TRUE: Too True – and Just as Good appeared first…

Call Redialed: NEW Joan Ryan Interview: "Touch The Sky" benefit for Shane's Inspiration, honoring Chita Rivera at Carnegie Hall by Adam Rothenberg

I have been a fan of Joan Ryan since she starred as “Tina Pallodrino,” the crazy music & arts teacher on NBC’s Saved By The Bell. Throughout our two interviews and newly developed …

A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur Review: Tennessee Williams Late, Witty Play About Four Women by New York Theater

La Femme’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ late, little-known play about four women living and working and bickering with one another, offers something you won’t find in A Glass Menager…

Today on Broadway: Monday, September 24, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Stars Join DC’s “Little Shop” (bring it to Broadway, please), Two Broadway Shows to Open this Week, and Lily James & Gillian Anderson in “All About Eve&#…

STARS IN THE NIGHT: AN INTIMATE IMMERSIVE PRODUCTION by Sandi Durell

  By Ron Fassler   As a seasoned theatregoer, I freely admit that I am new to immersive theatre; which to those similarly uninitiated, features no theatre, no stage, and instead ta…

Ex-Sawdust Factory Is Transformed Into A NYC Musical Venue by Rick Karr

The non-profit located in Brooklyn functions as performance space, record label and artist incubator. Despite its small size, it has a foundation with a $450,000 fund to develop new work.

Theatre Review: ‘The Addams Family’ by Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Arts Center by Mark Beachy

Just in time for the Halloween season is a comic-strip based musical called “The Addams Family” being presented by the Tantallon Community Players in Fort Washington, MD. ̶…

Review: Frankenstein (Lifeline Theatre) by Lauren Emily Whalen

Lifeline Theatre’s Frankenstein, a world premiere adapted by Robert Kauzlaric and directed by Paul S. Holmquist, boils down the war of human versus monster in a way that’s deceptively si…

NEWS: Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2018 include Aidan Turner for The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Press Releases

Poldark actor Aidan Turner has won the Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award for his performance in The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Noel Coward Theatre as part of The Stage Debut Awards 201…

No matter how many times you see it, Quantum's 'Chatterton' is multi-dimensional and beyond complete grasp by Christopher Rawson

Jeanine Tesori Among First Female Composers Commissioned By The Met by Stephanie Wild

The Metropolitan Opera is preparing to kick off its 2018-2019 season tomorrow, September 24, under the leadership of new Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. According to The New York Times,…

VIDEO: Leonard Bernstein's Family Reflects on His Life 100 Years After His Birth by Stage Tube

100 years after the birth of the legendary Leonard Bernstein, and he is still one of the most influential composers of this century. CBS Sunday Morning did a feature on Bernstein, and even t…

Theatre Review: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Liz Ruth-Brinegar

If autumn has you feeling nostalgic, you’ll definitely want to head to Toby’s Dinner Theatre for the Fats Waller musical revue “Ain’t Misbehavin” directed by Monique Midgette. Feat…

The Stage Debut Awards 2018: From pub theatres to the West End’s longest-running musical, this year’s winners revealed by Georgia Snow

The first black woman to play Cosette in the West End production of Les Miserables is among the winners of The Stage

The Stage Debut Awards 2018: the winners in full by Giverny Masso

Best director Sponsored by Smith and Williamson Winner: Katy Rudd for The Almighty Sometimes at the Royal Exchange, Manchester Also nominated: Iwan

Poldark star Aidan Turner wins Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award by Matthew Hemley

Aidan Turner has won the Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award at The Stage Debut Awards in association with Access Entertainment,

Emma Stone Re-Teams With Sam Mendes for Louis Vuitton Short Film by Tim Chan

Four years after working with Sam Mendes on the Broadway revival of “Cabaret,” Emma Stone is stepping in front of the director’s camera for a new film celebrating Louis Vui…

Goodnight Sweet Fringe by Christopher Munden

And flights of angels sing thee to your rest. See you next year. The post Goodnight Sweet Fringe appeared first on FringeArts.

A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur: Life Is No Picnic by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ Kristine Nielsen and Annette O’Toole lock horns in a rare revival of an underappreciated Tennessee Williams drama The post A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur: Life Is No Picnic appe…

Photo Flash: ON YOUR FEET National Tour Celebrates One Year of Performances by BroadwayWorld

The First National Tour of ON YOUR FEET celebrated one year of performances on Saturday, September 22 at the SHN Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco.

Keegan-Michael Key, Dick Cavett, Auli'i Cravalho, More Join Kevin Kline, Annette Bening in Reading of Billy Crystal's New Play by Stephanie Wild

Billy Crystal's new play 'Have a Nice Day' will hold a live reading at the Minetta Lane Theater next month, according to The New York Times.

Theater Review: THE CAKE (Geffen Playhouse) by Samuel Garza Bernstein

LOVE AND TOLERANCE BEGIN AT HOME Debra Jo Rupp is like a hurricane in miniature. She takes us inside a character’s small, unexpected, interior storms. We see and feel her mind and emotions…

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

Spotlighters Theatre in Baltimore kicked off its 57th season with Aristophanes’ ancient Greek comedy, “Lysistrata.” Directors Michael Blum and Darlene Harris give this production a rel…

Off-Broadway Review: “A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur” at the Theatre at St. Clements by David Roberts

Tennessee Williams’ 1979 play “A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur” connects deeply with all (individuals, governments, nation-states) suffering the malaise of loss or lack of identity and…

@GettinTheBand is closed, and TFP has ‘the feels’. by Fairyprincessdiaries

It has been a week since TFP took herself to see GETTIN THE BAND BACK TOGETHER...and her mind….was blown. The Reviewers were wrong. The show was funny. Not perfect, but that was part o…

Metropolitan Opera to Present New Works by Jeanine Tesori and Missy Mazzoli by Ryan McPhee

The two are the first female composers to be commissioned by the Met since its founding in 1883.

Kurt Vonnegut Library, PEN America and Butler U Present “Alabama Story” Reading in Indy by Kenneth Jones

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, PEN America and Butler University’s theater department are partnering to present a one-night-only staged reading of Kenneth Jones’ fact-inspired cen…

Review: Marathon at the Barbican by Hailey Bachrach

WARNING: Hailey Bachrach reviews Alan Fielden with JAMS. The post Review: Marathon at the Barbican appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

“The True” at The Pershing Square Signature Center by Richard Seff

Once upon a time, circa 1977, there was a woman with a powerful voice and a caring mind who had intimate access to the long term mayor of Albany, New York. Her name was Dorothea “Polly” …

Review: Eyam at Shakespeare’s Globe by Frey Kwa

Village politics made mighty: Frey Kwa Hawking reviews Matt Hartley's new play set in a Derbyshire plague village. The post Review: Eyam at Shakespeare’s Globe appeared first on Exeunt…

Theatre Takes On All Kinds Of Issues, But What About The Planet? by Artsjournal2

The Notch Theatre Company’s model of talking about public lands includes plays that are generated from a lot – a lot – of community meetings and input. “The plays als…

'House With a Clock in Its Walls' ticks to No. 1 in theaters

NEW YORK (AP) - The gothic family fantasy "The House With a Clock in Its Walls" exceeded expectations to debut with an estimated $26.9 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, whil…

Theatre Review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ by 2nd Star Productions at Bowie Playhouse by Laura Tayman

It is hard to come up with a more nostalgic, sentimental film from the lavish movie musical era than “Singin’ in the Rain.” With the genius dance moves of Gene Kelly, the c…

Review: An Autumnal Patti Smith Remembers Summer in ‘Words and Music’ by Ben Brantley

In a piece she describes as “sort of a play,” the poet and singer journeys through her past, with a little help from her children.

Intractable Woman: A Theatrical Memo on Anna Politkovskaya by Darryl Reilly

Exhibiting talent and charm but with relatively impassive vocal deliveries are the trio who portray Anna Politkovskaya and other characters such as soldiers, medical personnel and military o…

‘There is a woozy melancholy at this production’s heart’: TWELTH NIGHT – Edinburgh ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Shifting emotions are filtered through autumnal sunlight in the Lyceum’s Twelfth Night, with as much defiant sadness on view as happy resolution.

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Pack of Lies’ Chris Larkin by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Chris Larkin about starring in Pack of Lies at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

This Week on Broadway for September 23, 2018: Passion @ Signature by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss Passion @ Signature Theatre (VA), Pamela’s First Musical @ Two River Theater, Macbeth @ Folger Theatre, Irving Berlin&#…

EDIE FALCO IS AWARD WORTHY IN THE TRUE. by Corine Cohen

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Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at the Museum of Jewish Heritage by Deb Miller

One of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history, Fiddler on the Roof has made a smashing comeback in New York with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s Off-Off-Broadway produ…

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Sep. 23 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, September 23, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

BWW TV: FINDING NEVERLAND Gets Ready to Fly Away on Tour; Go Inside Rehearsals! by Tv - On The Road

We're taking you inside the rehearsal room for a special sneak peek of the show before it arrives ina city near you

The Charmed Life of Rezo Gabriadze: Tbilisi’s Hottest Ticket by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Dominick DeGaetano. Dominick DeGaetano takes us to Tbilisi, Georgia’s beloved marionette theatre, the Gabriadze, which was built and runs on the vision of single man, eighty-two-year-ol…

The Charmed Life of Rezo Gabriadze by Dominick Degaetano

By Dominick DeGaetano. Dominick DeGaetano takes us to Tbilisi, Georgia’s beloved marionette theatre, the Gabriadze, which was built and runs on the vision of single man, eighty-two-year-ol…

‘This is a show that could run & run’: HEATHERS THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

Black musical comedy Heathers The Musical has graduated with honours to the West End, opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to whoops of laughter and screams of delight from enthusiastic au…

‘One of the best productions at the Globe this year’: EYAM – Shakespeare’s Globe ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Eyam is a celebration of the strength of human spirit in the face of seemingly impossible odds, highlighting the power and comfort of community – a stirring watch.

NEWS: Proud Haddock follows Square Rounds with Billy Bishop, Cast announced by Featured Content

Following its current acclaimed production of Square Rounds at the Finborough, Proud Haddock continues its season commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with a major p…

‘Truly an incredible spectacle to witness’: 42nd Street – Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Laura Kressly

The fact that 42nd Street first came out in 1933 doesn’t date this wonderful revival of the show. It provides some good old-fashioned singing, dancing and tapping. Lots and LOTS of tapping.

Girls, don't let this happen to you by Ken Levine

Oh, the humanity!  The heartbreak!  Imagine if she had slept with a roadie.  Or worse -- a writer.Let this be a cautionary tale.  Never sleep with a celebrity until you'…

The Buzz on “Stan and Ollie” by Trav S.D.

For over a year and a half now now, my little backwater of the internet has been a-titter with the news that a new bio-pic about Laurel and Hardy was in the works starring John C. Reilly and…

BWW's On This Day - September 23, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

FEATURED SHOW: Arabian Nights at Hoxton Hall, first ★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

Iris Theatre has made its first family show foray outside Covent Garden in years and, judging by initial critical reactions to its adaptation of Arabian Nights and transformation of historic…

Casting announced for Ear For Eye at the Royal Court by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Royal Court Theatre announces cast for Ear For Eye, written and directed by Debbie Tucker Green runing in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. This post Casting announced for …

Opinion: Theatremaker on a Budget: Cut that spending! by Holly Bond

The last good bit of news I had was that my mum’s friend from work has a life size Idris Elba cut out. After scrolling forever through Amazon trying to find the ‘right Idris’ for a set…

‘Meaningful debate, clever thought & persuasiveness’: THE SWORD OF ALEX – White Bear Theatre ★★★ by Rev Stan

Meaningful debate, clever thought and persuasiveness get overshadowed by ego manifested as sneering, sarcasm and physical violence.

Review: Touching the Void at the Bristol Old Vic by Lilith Wozniak

Ingenious design: Lilith Wozniak reviews the stage adaptation of Joe Simpson's memoir. The post Review: Touching the Void at the Bristol Old Vic appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

‘There is an awareness in Rynne’s writing’: Hear Me Howl – Old Red Lion Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written by Lydia Rynne and directed by Kay Michael, Hear Me Howl looks at Jess (Alice Pitt-Carter) a young professional whose life mirrors many women in Britain.

Cast Announced For London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s Camelot at the Palladium by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The London Musical Theatre Orchestra has announced casting for their concert version of Camelot at the London Palladium on 6 October 2018. Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot re…

‘Hauntingly beautiful’: 4.48 PSYCHOSIS – New Diorama Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Now at last my prayer has been answered. Deafinitely Theatre currently brings a bilingual approach to 4.48 Psychosis – spoken English and British Sign Language — to the play, using an al…

What do @sixthemusical's creators @marlowandmoss think of being labelled the British answer to #HamiltonLDN? Who's everyone's fave queen? WATCH Faves

Are you a diehard fan of the SIX queens yet? You'll love them even more after watching this fun-filled post-show Q&A that Faves founder Terri Paddock chaired with the cast (still in costume)…

Betty Buckley on high heels and headlining 'Hello, Dolly!' - 2018 Fall Theater Preview by Andrea Simakis

Playhouse Square kicks off first national tour of "Hello, Dolly!" starring Betty Buckley

2018 Fall Theater Preview: Great Lakes Theater's 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Pride and Prejudice' stars having time of their lives by Andrea Simakis

The strange and wonderful paring of Swedish pop and Jane Austen at the Great Lakes Theater.

What do SIX's creators think of being labelled the British answer to Hamilton? WATCH Faves founder Terri's right-royal post-show Q&A

Are you a diehard fan of the SIX queens yet? You'll love them even more after watching this fun-filled post-show Q&A that Faves founder Terri Paddock chaired with the cast (still in costume)…

‘The evening is full of invention’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall by Tom Bolton

It is in the telling of the tales, though, that Arabian Nights really comes alive. Iris Theatre uses a spectacular array of puppets, from a towering, glowing-eyed King Shahryar to birds, shi…

Steel review – sisters beaten by the system by Clare Brennan

Crucible Studio, SheffieldThin characterisation and half-formed scenes mar this play about women, race and Labour politics set in a northern cityChris Bush’s new play, directed by Rebecca …

My Feminist Boner review – gloriously unsubtle by Luke Jennings

The Place, LondonSarah Blanc doesn’t pull her punches in her commentary on the beauty industry. Plus, ballet’s most famous star in a cinema near you…The performer and choreographer Sar…

16 Broadway Shows That Closed Before Opening Night by Hannah Vine

All of these shows began previews on Broadway but never made it to opening night.

Melbourne Fringe: Circus-Cision by Arts Review

Head First Acrobatics were scheduled to bring their award-winning show Elixir to Melbourne Fringe 2018. Due to an injury, instead we got Circus-Cision – a variety show of “Those tha…

Melbourne Fringe: Matriarch by Arts Review

Written and performed by Sandy Greenwood, Matriarch aims to give some insight into Greenwood’s life, and important events affecting the three generations of Gumbaynggirr mothers before her…

Melbourne Fringe – Claire Healy: (Get A) Real Job by Arts Review

A singer, songwriter, and musician, Claire Healy has had an eccentric employment history. How will she spin this into marketable skills when she feels that it’s time to (Get A) Real Job? I…

Resident Acting Company in Reading of Shaw's DON JUAN IN HELL September 24 at Players Club by Byrne Harrison

This fall, The Resident Acting Company, a new troupe drawn from the performing ensemble of The Pearl Theatre Company, will present "The Language Series," a new readings series at The Players…

Intractable Woman Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Stefano Massini's drama, presented by PlayCo, brings to life the story of assassinated journalist Anna Politkovskaya.

Broadway’s Andy Mientus Shares an Exclusive Excerpt From His Debut Novel by Ruthie Fierberg

The Smash and Spring Awakening actor tells Playbill about writing The Backstagers.