Powerhouse Architect search begins by Arts Review

The search is on for world-leading architects to design a Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta encompassing an iconic new museum, public space and pedestrian bridge, Minister for the Arts Don H…

People You Should Know . . . Jasmin Walker by Zack Calhoon

Jasmin Walker: Broadway: Avenue Q. Off-Broadway/NY Theatre: Conflict (Mint Theater Company), Avenue Q (New World Stages), 365 Days/365 Plays (The Public), Only Children (Lincoln Center)…

Review: It's '1776' again, and independence is in the air by Daryl H. Miller

How quickly things change. In just four years, it’s become unimaginable that anyone would write a musical about our nation’s founders without giving them a hip-hop beat. But before “Ha…

Cater to your older students with RAD’s Silver Swans

As a studio owner, you’re probably so consumed with your young students, offering them the best classes and opportunities, preparing for their recital, and of course making their parents h…

"Message in a Bottle" - When love hurts by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonMany solo shows have more than a whiff of the psychiatrist's couch about them.  And since much art springs from the struggles of the artists, that can be expected. …

NOT For the Tony Awards: 6 Time Tony Winner Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon Will Hit Broadway in May 2019 by Roger Friedman

With all the star power that piles up for the Tony Awards, here’s an announcement apart from the big show. Audra McDonald Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

‘A Quick 5’ with Playwright, ‘William Hauptman’-Tony Winner for ‘Big River’ by Susan Brall

‘Huckleberry Finn’s Big River’ is presented by Adventure Theatre in co-production with The Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, in association with Rogers and Hammerstein Theatricals and…

Wicked, Wicked Woman by Leah Richards

Wicked, Wicked Woman Leah Richards January 23, 2019 - 21:30 Topics Theater Review Tags off broadway …

People You Should Know . . . Ioanna Katsarou by Zack Calhoon

Ioanna Katsarou (director, producer) is Eclipses’ artistic director and founding member of Aktis Aeliou Theater, awarded Best Regional Theater in Greece by the Greek Critics Association. S…

People You Should Know . . . Jessica Bashline by Zack Calhoon

Jessica Bashline (Playwright) is the Artistic Director of Strange Sun Theater. A director and actor by trade, Jessica teaches acting at NYU. WICKEDEST WOMAN has been through 3 years of …

When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other, Dorfman Theatre review - Cate Blanchett's underwhelming debut at the National by Veronica Lee

Martin Crimp's latest about a sex game is all talk and no actionWhen it was announced that Cate Blanchett was making her National Theatre debut with Martin's Crimp's new play, When We h…

Call Redialed: Migguel Anggelo: "LatinXoxo - An Unrequited Serenata" at Joe’s Pub by Adam Rothenberg

It’s so great catching up with my friend/singer/songwriter/actor Migguel Anggelo. This time around Migguel & I discuss his return to Joe’s Pub with his new show, LatinXoxo - An Unreq…

Opening Night – Colin Quinn at Minetta Lane Theater by Sandi Durell

The hardest people to make laugh are comedians but if you are Colin Quinn you have that down pat. Tuesday night, January 22, 2019 Coin Quinn opened his one-man  hysteric show COLIN QUINN RE…

A stage musical inspired by Michael Jackson's life and music is heading for Broadway by Associated Press

A stage musical inspired by Michael Jackson's life and music will premiere in Chicago later this year before heading to Broadway in 2020.        

When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other review – enjoyable, but hardly shocking by Michael Billington

Dorfman, LondonCate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane add some heft to an uninspired exploration of modern sexual mores Advance reports of people fainting in the stalls suggested we might be in …

Podcast: David Yazbek Talks THE BAND'S VISIT, TOOTSIE & More with Gilbert Gottfried! by BroadwayWorld

David Yazbek, the Tony Award-winning composer of THE BAND'S VISIT and composer of the upcoming musical TOOTISIE, was just interviewed on this week's episode of Gilbert Gottfried's podcast, '…

When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other starring Cate Blanchett review at National Theatre – ‘arduous and opaque’ by Natasha Tripney

When this production was first announced, excitement and demand over renowned director Katie Mitchell working with Hollywood star Cate Blanchett was so

Audra McDonald Returns To Broadway In Frankie & Johnny Revival by Drew Shade

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald (Shuffle Along, Lady Day) will return to Broadway to star in a revival of Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, this May, …

About Alice **** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons January 23, 2019: Full confession, a few decades ago I interviewed, on separate occasion, both Calvin Trillin and his wife, Alice at their Greenwich Village apartmen…

Editor’s View: Netflix sees computer games as a competitor – so should theatre by Alistair Smith

Netflix is often considered a rival to traditional screen entertainment produced by HBO, BBC or the Hollywood film studios. But the streaming

Citizens of Nowhere? star Siu Hun Li: East Asian actors are overlooked in the UK – we have stories to tell by Siu Hun Li

While training at RADA and starting his career, Chinese-Scottish actor Siu Hun Li often felt alone as the only East Asian person

Designer Vicki Mortimer: ‘If the set looks fake, you can’t expect the actor to be convincing’ by Matt Trueman

The Olivier winner has become the National Theatre’s go-to designer, creating the world of some of its most groundbreaking productions in the

‘A Star Is Born’ at the Oscars: How did each version fare with the academy? by Joyce Eng

“A Star Is Born” reaped eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, three fewer than our predicted 11 after some snubs, like Best Director. But despite those omissions, there’s a l…

Tamburitzans to sell longtime Uptown home by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Located at 1801 Blvd. of the Allies, the Tamburitzans headquarters was originally built as the Warner Bros. film exchange building.

When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other, National Theatre review: Cate Blanchett shines in a play about an elaborate sex game by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

Martin Crimp's radical updating of Samuel Richardson's novel 'Pamela' makes exploring gender stereoypes all part of the S&M fun

Can Journalism Survive (as Recognizable Journalism)? by Artsjournal

Jill Lepore: “There’s no shortage of amazing journalists at work, clear-eyed and courageous, broad-minded and brilliant, and no end of fascinating innovation in matters of form, espe…

Ballet Arizona School Director by Artsjournal

The School of Ballet Arizona trains both pre-professional and avocational dancers. Over 250 career-focused ballet students ranging from age, 4 to 18 receive exceptional training from some of…

How To Fight Fake News? by Artsjournal

Alan Rusbridger: “My experience is that readers are surprised when journalists can say, “Can you help me? Here’s my article. Is it right? Could it be improved? What’s missing her…

See the Cast of Be More Chill Prepare to Bring the Joe Iconis Musical to Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

The Squip is coming and so is Be More Chill! The fan-favorite Joe Iconis musical is debuting on Broadway at the Lyceum Theater, and the cast gathered together at Pearl Studios on January 22 …

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Joshua Boone of Network by Broadway.com

Joshua Boone stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Network and more with Beth Stevens.

Lillias White Returns To The Green Room 42 For The Club's Second Birthday by BroadwayWorld

THE GREEN ROOM 42 Broadway's newest intimate concert venue will celebrate its second birthday with the return of Tony Award winner Lillias White with a Valentine's Day show on Thursday, Febr…

Cardi B’s Next Money Move Is a Vegas Residency by Dee Lockett

Vegas, the city of lust and making questionable money moves, just got its newest, and youngest, resident. The Associated Press has confirmed that Cardi B is getting her own Las Vegas residen…

Michael Shannon, Audra McDonald to Star in Broadway Revival of ‘Frankie and Johnny’ by Brent Lang

Michael Shannon and Audra McDonald will portray two lovers whose one-night stand turns into something deeper in the Broadway revival of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.”…

On Nothing: A Review of Noises Off at Windy City Playhouse by Hugh Iglarsh

Windy City Playhouse's revival of Michael Frayn’s backstage comedy is exactly what it satirizes: a soulless execution of entertainment industry mores.

Top Theatre Stories: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest on Michael Jackson musical, Ahrens and Flaherty's new show, and more.

The Cast of RENT Live Sings a Snippet of “Seasons of Love” Acapella + Soundtrack Will Be Released by Marshall W. Mabry Iv

Fox’s RENT Live cast teased audiences with a sneak peek of “Season’s of Love” acapella. The video features Tony, Emmy, and Grammy nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Shuffle Along) as T…

Audra McDonald heading back to Broadway to star in romance by Mark Kennedy

Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald is heading back to Broadway to be a waitress — but not in “Waitress.”

Researchers: Binge-watching Popular Streaming Shows Can Warp Your World View by Artsjournal

“Viewers who spend more time consuming commonly binge-watched online original programming are more likely to see others in the world as mean, and less likely to perceive them as altrui…

How You Going To Pay For Things You Want To Use? by Artsjournal

Increasingly it comes down to one of three things: Money, data or attention. “Money is the cleanest transaction and usually, but not always, comes with a few strings attached. Data is …

Go Inside the First Rehearsal for Chick Flick the Musical by Nathan Skethway

The new musical from Suzy Conn will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Westside Theatre on February 21.

Griffin Theatre scratches plans to relocate to former police station by Chris Jones

Griffin Theatre is no longer planning to move into a former Chicago police station at 1940 W. Foster Ave., said Ald. Pat O'Connor (40th) Wednesday in a note to neighborhood residents. Griffi…

Voting Ballot: ‘Best Classical Orchestra’ as Part of MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

In a recent poll, MD Theatre Guide readers were given the chance to submit their write-in nominations for the Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. From the list of write-in submissions, th…

Hugh Jackman to Headline The Nearness of You Concert at The Appel Room by Adam Hetrick

Padma Lakshmi serves as master of ceremonies for the biennial concert honoring late saxophonist Michael Brecker, in support of cancer research at Columbia University.

Go Inside Rehearsal for Alice By Heart Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson’s new musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic is set to begin performances January 30 at MCC Theater.

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon to Star in ‘Frankie and Johnny’ on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The acclaimed performers will perform a revival of the intense and intimate Terrence McNally play starting in May.

Matthew Wilkas and Drew Droege Set to Star in Los Angeles Premiere of Born to Win by Dan Meyer

The pageant-set comedy, written by Wilkas and Mark Setlock, will begin performances in February.

Michael Shannon and Audra McDonald in a Broadway revival of 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' by Chris Jones

The longtime Chicago actor Michael Shannon will star alongside Audra McDonald in a Broadway revival of Terrence McNally's famous two-hander, "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune," it was…

McDonald and Shannon Set for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Mark A. Robinson

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon will share the stage in a Broadway-bound revival of Terrence McNally’s play Frankie and Johnny …

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and More Announced For TUTS 2019-2020 Season by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Under The Stars today announced the six shows that will be offered in their 201920 season at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts A Chorus Line, Spring Awakening, Elf - The Music…

VIDEO: On This Day, January 23- Sutton Foster Astonishes In LITTLE WOMEN On Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2005, a musical adaptation of the classic novel Little Women landed on Broadway, starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster as the fearless authoress, Jo March.

La Jolla Playhouse Rounds Out Season with Rajiv Joseph's New Musical FLY and Premiere of THE COAST STARLIGHT by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse announces the final two productions for its 20192020 season, including the world premiere of the Playhouse-commissioned The Coast Starlight, by Keith Bunin Playhouse's Wit…

BWW Album Review: Brian Gallagher's BROWNSTONE is a Moody, Bluesy Murderous Musical by David Clarke

Broadway veteran Brian Gallagher recently released the concept album for his new musical BROWNSTONE. The thrilling record is mostly sung by Gallagher himself, but it also features the vocals…

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon Will Bring FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE to Broadway This May by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally's 80th birthday, producers Hunter Arnold, Debbie Bisno and Tom Kirdahy announce a new Broadway production of Terrence McNally's…

Susan Stroman To Direct THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Alabama Next Year by BroadwayWorld

The Alabama Center for the Arts ACA, Calhoun Community College, Athens State University, Red Mountain Theatre Company and The Princess Theatre will host a press event on Thursday, January 24…

Photo Flash: Fall Down the Rabbit Hole in Rehearsals for MCC's ALICE BY HEART by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theaterwill soon present the New York premiere of the musicalAlice By Heartwith book bySteven SaterwithJessie Nelson music byDuncan Sheik, lyrics bySteven Sater, and directed byJessie Ne…

Norm Lewis to Star in The Music Man at The Kennedy Center by Marshall W. Mabry Iv

Tony Award nominee and everyone’s favorite Oliva Pope love interest, Norm Lewis is headed back to the stage as Broadway’s favorite Conman. Last seen in Once on this Island, Lewis wi…

Upcoming Dear Evan Hansen Star Andrew Barth Feldman Answers Rapid-Fire Questions by Caitlyn Gallip

Andrew Barth Feldman will make his Broadway debut in Dear Evan Hansen on January 30. Before the 17-year-old high-schooler dons the title character's blue polo  for the fir…

Audra McDonald & Michael Shannon to Star in Broadway Revival of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Andy Lefkowitz

Four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally's acclaimed two-hander Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune is returning to Broadway. Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will star alongside To…

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 1/23/19 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 1/23/19. Barrington Stage 10x10 New Play Festival, The Springfield Symphony Orchestra showcases women composers and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

Be More Chill Cast Reveal Their High School Obsessions, Dream Roles, & If They Would Take the Squip to Be Cool

The stars of Broadway's Be More Chill share a glimpse of what they were like in high school.

“How I Learned What I Learned”: A Lesson in First-Rate Theater, at Marin Theatre Co. by Pamela Feinsilber

Steven Anthony Jones, as August Wilson, Tells Riveting First-Person Tales by Pamela Feinsilber Just before he died, in 2005, August Wilson completed the final play in his remarkable American…

Peter Leavy Celebrates 90th Royally by Sandi Durell

  by Magda Katz   On Saturday, January 19 2019  stars of the Cabaret World paid tribute to Peter Leavy in honor of  his 90th Birthday at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Peter was su…

La Jolla Playhouse Adds Peter Pan-Inspired Musical Fly, Directed by Hamilton's Jeffrey Seller by Olivia Clement

Along with Keith Bunin's The Coast Starlight, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, the productions complete the theatre's 2019–202 season.

Capital Stage invites furloughed federal workers to come watch a play for free

While a number of restaurants have offered free meals for federal workers on furlough because of the government shutdown, Capital Stage is jumping in with a unique offering: a pair … C…

Let It Sing by Stephen Farrow

Another one crossed off the list. I’ve loved Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley‘s score for Violet since the first recording of it was released in 1999, but somehow I’ve never managed to…

Andrew Zerman, Former Broadway Casting Director, Passes Away by Adam Hetrick

The former casting director on the original runs of Les Misérables, Cats, and The Phantom of the Opera was 62.

Google Invests Millions In Wikimedia and Gives Access To Machine Learning Tools by Artsjournal

“It’s certainly positive that Google is investing more in Wikipedia, one of the most popular and generally trustworthy online resources in the world. But the decision isn’t altru…

UK’s Oldest Ballerina (Age 81) Gets A Standing Ovation by Artsjournal

When Barbara Peters was awarded her Grade seven last year the Royal Academy of Dance told her she was the oldest ballet dancer in the UK. Peters recently received the top Grade eight award f…

Audra McDonald, Michael Shannon Set For Broadway Revival Of Terrence McNally’s ‘Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune’ by Greg Evans

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon will star in a Broadway revival this May of Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, producers announced today. The production will be …

Audra McDonald, Michael Shannon will star in ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon are returning to Broadway this spring in Terrence McNally’s “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.” The revival will be directed by Arin Arbus, wh…

Extremely Theater News: Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon Are Doing Frankie and Johnny by Jackson McHenry

If you were looking for a good 80th birthday present, you could do worse than having Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon star in one of your plays on Broadway. That’s the gift Terrence McNa…

Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon to Star in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune on Broadway by Olivia Clement

Arin Arbus will direct the spring revival in celebration of Terrence McNally’s milestone birthday.

Go Inside the Opening Night of Eddie and Dave Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Amy Staats opened January 22 at Atlantic Theater Company's Stage 2.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kaley Ann Voorhees & More in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ahead of 31st Anniversary! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group have announced that Broadway's blockbuster phenomenon, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, wil…

Oscar Nuñez and Sarah Drew Will Star in One-Night-Only Performance of I Love Lucy: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom by Adam Hetrick

The Actors Fund presents the live performance of the play by Gregg Oppenheimer March 2 in Beverly Hills.

Tovah Feldshuh Is Leona Helmsley Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

The six-time Tony nominee returns in February with highlights from the new musical The Queen of Mean.

Loy A. Webb’s The Light Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 23 by Olivia Clement

The play is the first production from MCC in the Off-Broadway company's new home in midtown.

Broadway In Chicago Will Premiere New Broadway Bound Michael Jackson Musical by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago, The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have announced that the [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Will Premiere New Broadway Bound Michael Jackson Musical ap…

Intiman Theatre Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The second part of Intiman's Wild Wicked Woke season will feature three mainstage productions.

Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera to Play Milestone Performance by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical remains Broadway's longest-running production.

Between the Threads by Joel Benjamin

Conceived and directed by Coral Cohen, along with musician/composer Zoë Aqua and the cast, Threads illuminates the experiences of a large swath of the Jewish population, beginning with a wa…

Hit Me Baby One More Time

Josh Rosenblatt decided he wanted to start fighting at age 33. Leslie Smith made it her career — but said she was cut when she tried to start a union.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ to Return to Theaters for 80th Anniversary by Tim Chan

“The Wizard of Oz” is returning to theaters this weekend for a special limited engagement marking the 80th anniversary of the film’s Hollywood premiere. Fathom Events, TCM…

The Oscars And The “Quality” Issue by Artsjournal

Kevin Fallon: “The real dissonance, as this year’s Oscar nominees make clear, is between Oscar voters and critics. It’s not whether voters care if their movies have been seen by th…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Was Asked, ‘Are You An African Writer?’ Here’s Her Answer. by Artsjournal1

I have no objection at all to being African, in fact it is all I know how to be and so I cannot possibly be anything else. And so my answer to the question “Are you an African Writer?” w…

A Look at Eddie and Dave Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere by Amy Staats opened January 22 at Atlantic Theater Company's Stage 2.

Five Burning Questions with Anne of Green Gables Star Ali Ewoldt

Ali Ewoldt talks about her life-long journey with Anne of Green Gables, Phantom mishaps, and advice for fellow sopranos.

Go Inside the Opening Night of Colin Quinn’s Red State Blue State Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The new solo show opened January 22 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

FREEZE FRAME: BE MORE CHILL Company Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Be More Chillwill begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Street on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

Can’t Keep Up: A Review of The Realistic Joneses at Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit by Ben Kaye

The latest from wordsmith Will Eno concerns the limitations of language.

Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Schumer & More Celebrate Colin Quinn's Red State Blue State Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Colin Quinn is premiering his latest solo comedy Red State Blue State at off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre. Bobby Morseco directs the show, which officially opened on January 22. See t…

Watch Will Roland, George Salazar and the Cast of Be More Chill Perform Songs Ahead of the Show's Broadway Bow by Broadway.com

Watch Will Roland, George Salazar and the cast of Be More Chill perform three songs from the hit Joe Iconis musical before it debuts on Broadway.

Michael Jackson musical to premiere in Chicago before Broadway by Associated Press

“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” will begin pre-Broadway performances at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre on Oct. 29 and run through Dec. 1.

Abingdon Will Present Estelle Parsons in The Prompter Plus Concert of Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera by Andrew Gans

Both events will take place in February at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SAG Awards 2019: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Rami Malek among 15 presenters announced by Chris Beachum

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Rami Malek are among the first 15 announced presenters for Sunday’s SAG Awards. The 25th annual ceremony will be hosted by past winner Megan Mullally (…

Paula Vogel’s AIDS-era ‘Baltimore Waltz’ sings a slightly different tune by Nelson Pressley

The memorializing play is still personal and political in Keegan Theatre revival.

Actress And Singer Kaye Ballard Dead At 93 by Artsjournal1

‘[Her] antic performances took her from vaudeville and nightclubs to Broadway, regional theaters, and film and television roles, including as a sitcom star [of The Mothers-in-Law] and …

One Of The Hearts Of The Met Museum’s Ancient Greek Collection Was Arguably Looted En Masse by Artsjournal1

Writer Thomas O’Dwyer makes the case that The Cesnola Collection — assembled by an impoverished Italian aristocrat who emigrated to the States, fought in the Civil War, got himself a…

The Last Of Nashville’s Live Music Row Honkeytonks Closes by Artsjournal

Nashville’s Music Row was a wonder. A collection of seedy bars that seemed to have been there forever, it was a smorgasbord of live music, played by musicians who played for tips. You …

Valentine’s Day…show the love & Cyber Shop Ptown

Provincetown is one of those very special places on earth where peace and harmony—and entertainment, fine dining and cultural excellence—come together. It’s also a place with some of t…

‘BlacKkKlansman’ Returns to Theaters After Six Oscar Nominations (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

“BlacKkKlansman,” Spike Lee’s crime drama about a black detective who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan, is heading back to theaters after picking up six Oscar nominations. The …

PBS to Air Live From Lincoln Center's Presentation of PIPELINE on February 8 by TV News Desk

In honor of Black History month, the Live from Lincoln Center presentation ofPIPELINEwill airFriday, February 8 at 9 p.m. on PBS.Produced in partnership with BroadwayHD,PIPELINEdepicts a mot…

DANCE CAPTAIN DANCE ATTACK: Ben Dances All Night with MY FAIR LADY's Michael Williams! by BroadwayWorld TV

In the episode below, Ben dance all night AND begs for more with choreography from My Fair Lady, with the help of Michael Williams. Can you keep up

Michael Jackson musical to premiere in Chicago before Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Michael Jackson musical has revealed its title, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” and a pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago. Produced by the Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Li…

Tony Winner Susan Stroman Will Direct Alabama Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-nominated Kander and Ebb musical will be staged by its original director-choreographer.

Yael Weiss Premieres “32 Bright Clouds: Beethoven Conversations Around the World” at Strathmore January 24 by Guest Author

At some point in their careers, most concert pianists tackle some, if not all, of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas. Many pianists also commission new music for their instrument by living compo…

World Premiere of El Milagro del Recuerdo, a New Rigoletto and Aida, More Set for Houston Grand Opera’s Season by Ryan McPhee

The 65th season opens October 18.

‘A Quick 5’ with Deidre McAllister, Director of ‘Company’ at Stillpointe Theatre by Susan Brall

Deidre McAllister is presently directing Stephen Sondheim’s iconic musical “Company” presented by the Stillpointe Theater, at the Wilkes School, 707 Park Avenue, Baltimore.  &…

A Sneak Peek at Be More Chill on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical will begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre February 13.

Theatremaker on a Budget: Anything but Networking! by Holly Bond

In the latest edition of her very personal theatremaker series, Holly Bond discusses the difficulties and unfortunate necessity in networking. I hate the word networking. It reminds me of cr…

It Started as a Movie. As It Ballooned, Its Troubles Mounted. by Josie Thaddeus-Johns

“DAU” is a project so ambitious, it can be hard to pin down exactly what it is. After repeated problems and delays, the genre-defying work is finally opening in Paris.

Michael Jackson Musical to Open in Chicago by Michael Paulson

The show, “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” will run this fall, from Oct. 29 to Dec. 1, at the James M. Nederlander Theater.

Carole King musical offers free tickets to furloughed federal workers by Deadline

"Beautiful" producers have announced that workers hit by President Trump’s partial government shutdown will be given admission to select performances.

Ten Years After Pina Bausch Died, Her Company Moves On To New Choreographers by Artsjournal1

Four of Tanztheater Wuppertal’s dancers, including veterans and new members, talk about enterting the very different artistic worlds of Dimitris Papaioannou and Alan Lucien Øyen. — …

Takeaways From This Year’s Oscar Nominations by Artsjournal

The nominations reflect a completely polarized votership many of whose various constituencies can’t stand one another! The resemblance to real life is uncanny. – New York Magazine

In creative business I like to say yes to the unexpected by Chris Grady

So along with my declared New Year’s Resolution to see at least one piece of theatre in Scotland every two weeks, I will also try wherever I can to say “yes” to the unexpected.

‘A Star is Born’ got 8 Oscar nominations, but how many Academy Awards will it win? by Paul Sheehan

“A Star is Born” got eight Oscar nominations with Bradley Cooper sharing in three of those for producing, writing and acting in this remake of the Hollywood classic. Lady Gaga re…

VIDEO: Watch George Salazar Take On 'Michael In the Bathroom' in Rehearsals for BE MORE CHILL! by BroadwayWorld

Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Street on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

Laura Benanti Comments on Lauren Ambrose's Run in MY FAIR LADY by BroadwayWorld

Many were surprised when Lauren Ambrose was cast as Eliza in My Fair Lady no one was surprised when Laura Benanti was announced to take over. Benanti's passion for the role aside, she always…

FOSSE/VERDON to Premiere on FX on April 9 by TV News Desk

FX's highly-anticipatedFosseVerdonlimited series will premiere Tuesday, April 9at 10 p.m. ETPT on FX, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Network…

Victoria Clark, Larissa Fasthorse, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, and More Join BROADWAY ROUNDTABLE by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Forward and UBS will host the 16th Annual Broadway Roundtable on Friday, January 25, 2019 at UBS 1285 Avenue of the Americas from 1200pm - 200pm.

Andrew Lippa's LGBTQ Opus Unbreakable Will Receive Cast Recording by Dan Meyer

The live album, featuring the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, will be released in February.

Suresnes Cités Danse 2019, Théâtre Jean Vilar, France — original new voices

The festival is showcasing talented choreographers from beyond the French mainland

Michael Jackson Musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Announces Pre-Broadway Run by Andy Lefkowitz

The highly anticipated new musical framed around the life and music of the late singer-songwriter Michael Jackson has scheduled an out-of-town run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in…

Waitress Film Star Eddie Jemison to Reprise the Character of Ogie on Broadway by Eric King

Eddie Jemison brought the adorkable character of Ogie to life on screen in the 2007 film Waitress, and now he'll make his Broadway debut playing the same role in the hit Broadway musical…

Alcina review at St John’s Smith Square – ‘elegant concert staging’ by Yehuda Shapiro

Though John Caird, an honorary associate director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, is credited with the staging, this is essentially a concert

Online Auditions Now Open for Triple Arts, Musical Theatre Intensive Created by Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise by Andrew Gans

The intensive training will begin July 14 at Western Carolina University in North Carolina.

FX Sets Premiere Date For ‘Fosse/Verdon’ Starring Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams by Greg Evans

FX will premiere its Fosse/Verdon limited series on Tuesday April 9, the network announced today. Production on the eight-episode series starring Michelle Williams as dancer/actress Gwen Ver…

On Her Shoulders/Love Sonia — consciousness-raising but spirit-lowering

Two films that wear their messages on their sleeves

Jazz Musician Wadada Leo Smith Presents the New York Debut of America's National Parks by Scott H. Thompson

The six-movement jazz suite is performed for one night only at Jazz at Lincoln Center's The Appel Room January 26.

Antigone in Ferguson Will Be Presented by WNET’s New Streaming Platform All Arts by Andrew Gans

Spotlighting dance, film, music, theatre, and visual art, content will include a mix of new programs and some from WNET's 50-year history.

Casting and Creative Team Announced for Endlings at American Repertory Theater by Adam Hetrick

Celine Song’s play concerns three elderly female divers who spend their days harvesting seafood on the Korean island of Man-Jae.

Bergman: A Year in a Life — a mesmerising documentary

Jane Magnusson’s film focuses on the year the film-maker’s greatest triumphs but is no hagiography

To Whom Does Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ Owe Its Sound? by Lauren Michele Jackson

Ariana Grande’s Sweetener is less than six months old, but Thank U, Next, the announced title of her fifth studio album, is already on the books. Ari is moving into her next era, or eschew…

Destroyer — Nicole Kidman is a traumatised detective in Karyn Kusama’s movie

The film flicks between young and careworn versions of Kidman’s character

Waitress London announces the perfect pie partnership with The Theatre Cafe

There’s already a big treat on its way at the Adelphi Theatre when Sara Bareilles’ musical Waitress opens for previews from 8 February 2019, but that’s not all on the menu. In the perf…

FX’s Fosse/Verdon, With Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, Sets Premiere Date by Ryan McPhee

A host of theatre favorites are attached to play Broadway luminaries in the limited series developed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Hamilton collaborators.

Clint Eastwood lights up The Mule with his cranky, luminous presence

The 88-year-old actor stars in and directs this truth-based story of an elderly drug carrier

Vice — Christian Bale stars in a flawed, messy portrait of Dick Cheney

The actor has little to go on in this film about the former vice-president and putative power behind George W Bush

Why A Flashy New Concert Hall Might Be Just What London Needs Right Now by Artsjournal

In a country grappling with austerity and Brexit, a plan for a 2,000-seat “center for music” seems to hark back to the more confident, stable time in the early 2000s when the Tate Modern…

A Professional Mercenary Explains Why ‘The More Horrors I Witness, The Deeper I Cling To Opera’ by Artsjournal1

Sean McFate: “For a man in my profession, there’s much to love. Like war, things usually go horribly wrong in opera. For instance, take Verdi’s La forza del destino.”…

What Do Critics Think of Eddie and Dave Off-Broadway? by Dan Meyer

Amy Staat’s new play, about ‘80s rock legend Van Halen, flips the script by telling the story with female drag performers.

Broadway-Bound Michael Jackson Bio-Musical Gets Title And Chicago Dates by Greg Evans

The previously announced Michael Jackson stage musical has gotten a name and a pre-Broadway premiere date: The newly titled Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will begin performances in Chicago…

As ‘Cats’ Starts Production, Downtown Lands Admin Deal for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Music (EXCLUSIVE) by Shirley Halperin

Downtown Music Publishing has entered into a multi-year publishing administration deal with Faber Music, which represents the musical repertoire from “Cats,” the beloved and long…

‘A complete triumph’: THE BAND – Touring ★★★★ by Kristy Stott

The Band is not just a musical for Take That groupies – it’s a musical for anybody who grew up with a boyband. This is a musical which celebrates the music of Take That and so much more …

Vanessa Hudgens Is About to Bring a Whole New Maureen to the Screen in Rent on Fox by Keith Loria

The High School Musical and Gigi star says she’s been finding her own version of the role made famous by Idina Menzel.

Live telecast gives new platform to 'Rent's' enduring message of love in the AIDS era by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The groundbreaking ’90s musical became an ally to Broadway Cares and Bethel Park native Tom Viola’s mission of support for HIV-AIDS victims.

Review: ‘Admissions’ at Studio Theatre by Beatrice Loayza

It’s an odd thing, as a Latina here in Washington, D.C., to observe the mental wrestlings of liberal white folks struggling to come to terms with their privilege. How in muted voices they …

Staging “the Document” at the Avignon Festival by Mona Merhi

By Mona Merhi. Mona Merhi reflects on four productions at France’s 2018 Avignon Festival that were created based on real-life events, people, or documentary material and questions whether …

Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudetsky Shine in South Florida by Matthew Wexler

Jessie Mueller headed to the Sunshine State with Seth Rudetsky for a one-night-only concert at Fort Lauderdale's Parker Playhouse.

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peak of Darren Criss Performing Mariah Carey's 'Heartbreaker' on LIP SYNC BATTLE by Stage Tube

Lip Sync Battleis set to air a special Mariah Carey tribute episode featuringDarren Crissvs.Jermaine Dupriand special guest Mariah Carey. The highly anticipated Darren Criss vs. Jermaine Dup…

Casting Society Of America Creates Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award by BroadwayWorld

The New York Chapter of the Casting Society of America is pleased to bestow the first ever Rosalie Joseph Humanitarian Award to veteran casting director and philanthropist Rosalie Joseph. Th…

Original Ogie Eddie Jemison to Make Broadway Debut in WAITRESS by BroadwayWorld

Waitress announced today that Eddie Jemison, who played Ogie in the 2007 film of Waitress, will make his Broadway debut in the role beginning on February 11 and playing through April 28.

Is DREAMGIRLS Heading to Broadway in 2019? by BroadwayWorld

Could DREAMGIRLS be steppin' to the bad side on Broadway later this seasonAn Equity Principal Audition for the production will be held next week at Pearl Studios. An audition listing notes t…

Breaking: Michael Jackson DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH to Premiere in Chicago, Broadway Bound 2020 by BroadwayWorld

The previously confirmed stage musical inspired by the life of 'The King of Pop' currently in development has its title, and premiere dates have been set.

TEVYE SERVED RAW Company To Play Carnegie Hall by BroadwayWorld

The TEVYE SERVED RAW troupe - currently preparing to resume performances at The Playroom Theater - will present a selection from their show on April 15th at Carnegie Hall, as part of FROM SH…

New York City Ballet performs a rare Balanchine pairing at the Lincoln Center

Set to Stravinsky’s music, Apollo and Orpheus are a contrast between playful and dark

An Ogie of the Screen and Stage: Eddie Jemison Joins Waitress by Mark A. Robinson

The Broadway production of Waitress has found its new “Ogie”, which it turns out, is an old “Ogie”. Eddie Jemison, who played the character in the 2007 film version of Waitress, will…

Casting Director Rosalie Joseph Receives Humanitarian Award Named in Her Honor by Adam Hetrick

The Casting Society of America has announced the creation of the new award.

Michael Jackson Musical Announced by Iris Chan

Announced today by the Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage is the new musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough. Inspired by the life of “The King of Pop,” t…

Michael Jackson Musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Will Premiere in Chicago Before Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph the show inspired by the pop icon, featuring a book by Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage.

Dear Elizabeth at the Gate Theatre, London — the funny, frank letters of two poets brought to life

Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell’s life-long relationship is explored with playful affection

My Whiteboard Workshop Episode #13: How To Write A One Person Show . . . Fast.

Hey PP readers! For the last 3 months or so, I’ve been hosting a new series on the ol’ Facebook called “The Whiteboard Workshop” where I write whiteboard tips on ever…

Waitress Movie’s Eddie Jemison Will Step Into the Broadway Musical by Ryan McPhee

Jemison will reprise his performance as Ogie—now with a song and dance.

Film Review: Stephen Bannon — “Dharma” Bum by Peter Keough

Errol Morris allows Stephen Bannon to indulge in his vision of how he will save America, with Donald Trump as his agent and himself as the genius manipulating events. The post Film Review: S…

Film Preview: The Brattle Theatre’s Dead of Winter — Time for Tales of the Beast by Peg Aloi

These films will no doubt raise your spirits in the dead of winter. The post Film Preview: The Brattle Theatre’s Dead of Winter — Time for Tales of the Beast appeared first on Th…

Read Reviews for Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

In his new solo show, the comedian takes on the nation's political divide.

International news round-up: January 24 by The Stage

Interactive pop-up Chatelet season FRANCE/PARIS In anticipation of the launch of her debut 2019-20 season at the helm of Paris’ Theatre du Chatelet

Broadway Grosses w/e 01/20/2019: Dodging the First Snow of 2019

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending January 21, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

‘Audiences can expect a great story written by an amazing writer’: Laura Elphinstone stars in Rutherford & Son at the Sheffield Crucible by Emma Clarendon

The actress Laura Elphinstone spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about starring in Rutherford & Son at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.

Michael Jackson musical to hit Chicago before moving to Broadway by Chris Jones

A major new musical about Michael Jackson — set on the cusp of the iconic but controversial singer’s “Dangerous World Tour” and dealing more fully with his complex legacy than previo…

Stuart Piper signs Danielle Hope and Wayne Sleep to new ‘boutique’ agency by Matthew Hemley

Theatre agent Stuart Piper has revealed details of a new “boutique” company, which counts Danielle Hope and Wayne Sleep among its first

Broadway’s Carole King Musical ‘Beautiful’ Offers Free Tickets To Furloughed Federal Workers by Greg Evans

Furloughed federal employees have got a friend in Broadway’s Carole King musical Beautiful: Producers have announced that workers hit by President Donald Trump’s partial governme…

Gay Magic-Realist Novel Banned By The Nazis Appears In English For First Time by Artsjournal1

“At the Edge of Night, by Friedo Lampe, was first published in 1933. … The [Nazi] regime objected to the novel’s inclusion of homoerotic content, and its depiction of an interr…

How The World’s Biggest Financial Scandal Ensnared The Art World (And Leonardo Di Caprio) by Artsjournal1

Nate Freeman recaps the story of financier Jho Low and 1MDB, the enormous Malaysian government investment fund whose billions were diverted into the personal accounts of former prime ministe…

How ‘Rent: Live’ is Reimagining Jonathan Larson for Prime Time by American Theatre Editors

Twenty years after he premiered the musical Off Broadway, director Michael Greif promises an all-new production, with a 1,500-person studio audience.

Will a New Play Restart a Fire? by Frank Rizzo

Years after the Supreme Court ruled that New Haven unfairly treated white firefighters who were seeking promotion, “Good Faith” checks in on a wounded city.

A First Look At The Dance of Death and Mies Julie at Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The two August Strindberg plays—including a new adaptation of Miss Julie by Yaël Farber and a new version of The Dance of Death by Conor McPherson—are currently playing in r…

Bernadette Robinson shows us her Shirley Bassey: Watch Terri's Songs for Nobodies post-show Q&A... with Perry O'Bree

StageFaves vlogger Perry O'Bree was on hand to help Faves founder Terri Paddock capture the brilliance of Bernadette Robinson at the West End post-show Q&A at the transfer of tour-de-force o…

London’s All About Eve, With Gillian Anderson and Lily James, Will Head to Movie Theatres by Ryan McPhee

National Theatre Live brings the West End production to cinemas in April.

Cracking the Code: Tony Winner Lillias White Shares Insight Into Her Characters From Dreamgirls, The Life, How to Succeed and Once On This Island

Tony winner Lillias White talks shares inside tips for actresses playing Effie, Asaka, Miss Jones & Sonja.

Bob Steele: The “Flying V” Stood for Vaudeville by Trav S.D.

I got a wonderful surprise when looking into the background of B movie western star Bob Steele (Robert Adrian Bradbury, 1907-1988); he too was in vaudeville. He grew up in a performing vaude…

George McManus: Bringing up Father by Trav S.D.

Just a quick shout-out for the great cartoonist George McManus (1884-1954). Best remembered today as the creator of Bringing Up Father a.k.a. Jiggs and Maggie (or Maggie and Jiggs), McM…

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE at The Minetta Lane Theatre? by Stephanie Wild

Colin Quinn Red State Blue State, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, is playing The Minetta Lane Theatre.

Push festival review – dispatches from dystopia and punchlines of pain by Catherine Love

Home, ManchesterCuts of the Cloth explores a family torn apart by the state while storyteller Conor A offers an account of chronic illnessNurturing new performances is a balancing act: shows…

Oedipus's meltdown: an ice puppet disappears – in pictures

Watch as Théâtre de l’Entrouvert’s puppet hero transforms from an icy king into a poignant puddle at the London international mime festival Continue reading...

Brandon Victor Dixon and Mario Reveal the Scariest Part of Fox's Live Rent by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated star playing Collins and the Grammy nominee playing Benny talk about the upcoming live musical television event.

‘I knew I wanted to direct this classic gem’: Kristine Landon-Smith directs The Orchestra at the Omnibus Theatre by Rev Stan

Jean Anouilh’s play The Orchestra tells the story of a third-rate orchestra in France just after the Second World War and it is a play that made a big impression on director Kristine Lando…

An Exclusive Look Inside Rehearsals of We Are The Tigers Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

In the new musical, a low-ranking team of cheerleaders tries to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer.

Hello, Betty Buckley! A new Dolly hits town, and she's ready to add to her legend by Charles McNulty

Time catches everyone by surprise. For Betty Buckley, the rude awakening happened when director Michael Wilson called to say he was planning a revival of the musical “Grey Gardens.” She …

Elevator Repair Service’s Gatz Begins at NYU Skirball January 23 by Olivia Clement

The eight-hour theatrical reading of the classic novel returns Off-Broadway for a limited run.

Annie Golden, Deborah Rayne, More Set for Readings of Chasing the River by Andrew Gans

Illana Stein will direct the six-person cast.

Russell Baker, New York Times ‘Observer’ Columnist, Dead At 93 by Artsjournal1

“Mr. Baker, along with the syndicated columnist Art Buchwald, was one of the best-known newspaper humorists of his time, and The Washington Post ranked his best-selling autobiography, …

Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center Had A Plan To Finance Renovation Of Its Newest Theater. That Plan Has Fallen Apart by Artsjournal1

The Merriam Theater, which the Kimmel acquired in 2016, was the city’s most uncomfortable, problematic major venue, and the plan for fixing it involved partnering with a developer who&…

Oscars Hosting, Super Bowl Halftime, White House Dinner — Why Have Big-Name Entertainers Started Turning Down The Biggest Gigs? by Artsjournal1

Kevin hart blew his chance at the Oscars, and nobody wants to replace him; Rihanna and Cardi B both passed on the Super Bowl; the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has become so fraug…

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Legendary Kaye Ballard Passes Away, Melissa Etheridge Writing “Mystic Pizza” Musical, Michael Jackson and “Dreamgirls” Heading to Broadway Soon “Today o…

Why I chose anonymity by Anonymous

The author of 'Everywoman' at Vault Festival writes on her decision to remain anonymous, and on how gender influences ideas of what counts as a 'universal' story. The post Why I chose anonym…

Jack Lear review at Hull Truck Theatre – ‘a towering performance’ by Will Ramsey

In this revival of Ben Benison’s 2008 play, originally staged in Scarborough, Shakespeare’s tragedy plays out in a domestic setting – that

BWW's On This Day - January 23, 2019

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

Two Stars Named Sally Starr by Trav S.D.

Imagine my delight the other day when, after a brief confusion, I learned that there were not one but two 20th century performers named Sally Starr, both of whom worked with great comedians.…

Broadway ‘Mockingbird’ Shoots Down British ‘Mockingbird’ by Artsjournal1

“A British touring production of [the old Christopher Sergel adaptation of] To Kill a Mockingbird, which was to start next month, has been canceled after Scott Rudin’s company At…

Opera News: The Maryland Lyric Opera presents ‘Lucia di Lammermoor at the Clarice Smith Center. by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

 Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) continues its reinvention with its first fully staged production—Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, with three performances. This production is the first …

What It Was Like to March With Gloria Steinem While Starring in Gloria: A Life by Ruthie Fierberg

See members of the cast of the Off-Broadway play join the Women’s March alongside their show’s namesake.

Showstopper! The hit musical that's made up every night by Chris Wiegand

It started as a challenge from Ken Campbell in a squat but Showstopper! The Improvised Musical grew into a West End sensation. The pair behind it tell allAcross the road from Victoria Statio…

Diary: West End wine list lacks spice for one posh visitor by Tabard

Attentive readers of The Stage will remember that last year, English National Opera got into hot water when it issued a ban

Hamlet: January 24 by Harry Venning

In pictures (January 24): Arcola, Jermyn Street Theatre, Guildford Shakespeare, Bruntwood Prize launch and more by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the press nights of Stop and Search

West End audiences deserve the superior original staging of Les Mis (your views, January 24) by The Stage

Les Miserables production row I disagree with Lyn Gardner (‘We can cherish beloved shows, but let’s not resist change’, Comment, January 17,

Goodbye Oriental, hello James M. Nederlander Theatre by Chris Jones

Broadway luminaries will gather at 24 W. Randolph St. in Chicago on Feb. 8 to celebrate the renaming of a theater, currently known as the Oriental, after one of their own — James M. Nederl…

‘The cast is stellar’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Based on Doris Betts’ short story The Ugliest Pilgrim, featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by Brian Crawley, Violet follows a disfigured woman as she embarks on a Greyhound Bus …

Review:About Alice at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

A page to stage version Calvin Trillin's love letter to his late wife

Review: Eddie and Dave at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

interesting cross gender casting but essential only for Van Halen devotees

‘Hamilton’ Helps Drive London Theater Attendance, Box Office to Record Levels by Stewart Clarke

Brits don’t just like going to the movies; they’re heading to the theater in greater numbers than before, too. “Hamilton” and other hits, particularly musicals, helped drive an u…

Review: Colin Quinn Red State Blue State at curtainup.com/ by Simon Saltzman

Colin Quinn's observations on the chaotic state of our Union

Obituary: Actor Thomas Baptiste – ‘a leading figure in Britain’s post-war, cultural landscape’ by Michael Quinn

Born in British Guiana (now Guyana), Thomas Baptiste came to London in 1950 to study agriculture but instead became a leading figure

Alicia Alonso, At Age 98, Finally Turns Over The Reins Of The National Ballet Of Cuba by Artsjournal1

“[The company has named] the beloved hometown prima ballerina Viengsay Valdés … deputy artistic director, which means she will immediately assume the daily responsibilities of runni…

Observer Dance Critic Luke Jennings’s Farewell Column by Artsjournal1

“Part of the excitement of being a critic was that I never knew when a work was going to undo me in this fashion: to leave me so intoxicated that, when writing about it hours or days l…

Barnes Foundation Aims To Raise $100 Million For Endowment (And It’s Already Well On The Way) by Artsjournal1

“With its centennial year approaching in 2022, the Barnes Foundation is on a path to raise $100 million by that celebratory anniversary, its leaders said Tuesday. The campaign has quie…

Why The Sydney Opera House Has Put Dogs On Staff by Artsjournal1

No, they aren’t audience engagement personnel, at least not in the usual sense. The Opera House has a couple of very popular places to eat outdoors, and the place is right on the harbo…

Hamilton helps West End achieve highest-grossing year ever by Giverny Masso

West End theatres enjoyed record box office takings of £766 million in 2018, up 8.6% compared with the previous year. This was

Waitress to plate up pie jar selection at the Adelphi by Robin Johnson

Waitress, soon to begin previews at the Adelphi Theatre, has announced plans to offer a delicious selection of its famous pie jars at performances. The post Waitress to plate up pie jar sele…

VIDEO: A Surprise Proposal Happens Onstage Following Performance of PRETTY WOMAN by Stage Tube

Last night, following a performance of Pretty Woman, Andy Karl, who plays Edward Lewis, grabbed a microphone and announced that he had a surprise for the audience.

‘Utterly compelling storytelling’: THE CANE – Royal Court Theatre by Shane Morgan

A finely tuned, rapid fire and utterly compelling 100 minutes of theatre. The Cane challenges, provokes and entertains

Join Faves founder Terri to quiz the creators of 1940s musical satire The Ministry of Biscuits

Heaven forfend: what if eating biscuits were a crime?! Certainly, all of us in #StageFaves HQ would be in jail already. Join Faves founder for hilarious, 1940s-style musical style THE MINIST…

EDDIE AND DAVE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by David Hurst

If you're a die-hard Van Halen fan who lies awake at night, tossing and turning, unable to sleep because you're obsessed with knowing what really happened with David Lee Roth at the MTV Vide…

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical review at the Other Palace, London – ‘hugely entertaining’ by Paul Vale

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical surfaced in 2008 as the result of a workshop exercise. The resulting one-hour extemporised musical sparked an improvisation

Around the World in 80 Musicals: Part V: The Middle East and Africa by JK

Today our world tour continues to the Dark Continent and the desert region, with stops in 7 countries. This week's adventure covers 10 more musicals - some are blockbusters, others criticall…

UK Cinemas See Highest Attendance In 48 Years by Artsjournal1

“Britons went to the cinema 177m times in 2018, the highest number since 1970, when hits including M*A*S*H, Love Story and Airport helped attract 193m admissions … The lack of a Star…

RSC partners with software developer Adobe to teach digital and creative skills to schoolchildren by Georgia Snow

The Royal Shakespeare Company is partnering with computer software creator Adobe to bring digital learning into its education offering for schools. A

Kwame Kwei-Armah: ‘Theatre’s new artistic leaders show an industry that is moving forward’ by Giverny Masso

Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah has claimed recent leadership changes at organisations including the Bush Theatre and the Lyric Hammersmith signal

All About Eve starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James to be broadcast to cinemas by Georgia Snow

All About Eve, starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James, will be broadcast live to cinemas during its West End run. The thriller,

All About Eve to be broadcast in cinemas by Robin Johnson

Plans have been announced to broadcast Ivo van Hove's All About Eve, starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James, to cinemas across the UK and internationally. The post All About Eve to be broa…

Dear Elizabeth at The Gate, London, review: Play of letters between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is both tender and devastating by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

Although you can understand the thinking behind the staging, it was rather like being at a tennis match, head flicking to follow their volleys

Pittsburgh Public Theater conjures all-female production of 'The Tempest' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Theater reimagines the Shakespeare play, with leading lady Tamara Tunie

Over 15.5 million attend London theatres in 2018 by Robin Johnson

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have released data for ticket sales across member venues in 2018, with London attendances topping 15.5m. The post Over 15.5 million attend Lon…

Snapshot: a rare extended interview with Bing Crosby by Terry Teachout

Bing Crosby is interviewed by Michael Parkinson in 1972. This clip was originally telecast as part of an episode of Parkinson, which was aired by the BBC on December 23, 1972: (This is …

The Stage Scholarships 2019: Sylvia Young Theatre School by Paul Vale

With its students frequently performing in the West End and on screen, the central London theatre school is offering to cover all

‘The intimacy adds layers of enjoyment & interest’: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – Menier Chocolate Factory by Simon Parris

Boiled down to a boutique-scale presentation, Fiddler on the Roof brims with fresh life, gentle humour and impactful drama.

Almanac: George Steiner on the roots of tragedy by Terry Teachout

“Tragedy springs from outrage; it protests at the conditions of life.” George Steiner, The Death of Tragedy

Actors Hailey Gillis and Peter Fernandes revisit childhood in Soulpepper Theatre’s Rose by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

In Soulpepper’s first original musical, based on Gertrude Stein’s The World Is Round, the actors and friends play 9-year-olds.

Dear Elizabeth review – poets bare their souls in a lyrical show by Michael Billington

Gate theatre, London Jade Anouka and Jonjo O’Neill give first-rate performances reading the letters between Elizabeth Bishop and Robert LowellSarah Ruhl’s dramatisation of the letters ex…

REVIEW: Violet, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s musical Violet now playing at Charing Cross Theatre. This post REVIEW: Violet, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭�…

‘The emotions are universally relatable’: THE UNRETURNING – Theatre Royal Stratford East ★★★★ by Michael Davis

“Four years since we lost Darren. But a vet doesn’t have to die at war for us to lose them, do you get what I mean?” – The Unreturning All photos © Tristram Ken…

Photo Flashback: Gary Sandy After PIRATES OF PENZANCE in 1981 by Walter McBride

Today, we're bringing you back to 1981 with this flashback photo from our archives of Gary Sandy, following a performance of Pirates of Penzance

Eden Espinosa Will Perform At Sony Hall is Support of New Album, Revelation by BroadwayWorld

Broadway powerhouse Eden Espinosa Wicked, Brooklyn, Rent released her Sophomore Album REVELATION. The crowd-funded album is comprised entirely of original songs. The night will open with Los…

Wake Up With BWW 1/23: Oscar Nominations, AMERICAN SON on Netflix, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today top stories include the Oscar nominations, a Broadway show being filmed for Netflix, and much more

Dear Elizabeth review at Gate Theatre, London – ‘a fascinating experiment’ by Natasha Tripney

American poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell had a rich, complicated relationship. Over a 30-year period they wrote each other more than

GALLERY: Discover the dystopian world of The Empire Has Fallen by Featured Content

Dark, stern uniforms, bright haired TV hosts and ominous aprons - they're all perfectly placed in the dystopia of The Empire Has Fallen, as you can see from these newly released production s…

Anastasia Osei-Kuffour: ‘I moved from a law career to assistant-direct Ibsen at the Young Vic’ by John Byrne

My first significant job in theatre was as the Boris Karloff trainee assistant director at the Young Vic on A Doll’s House,

‘An intriguing proposition all told’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre by Ian Foster

Great design work from Morgan Large and a strong lead performance from Kaisa Hammarlund make Violet an intriguing proposition at the Charing Cross Theatre.

Arts Ed’s Stephen Hudson: ‘Actors should develop the ability to find ‘getting it wrong’ hilarious’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I trained as an actor at Drama Centre in London, graduating in 1998. What is

WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda teaches us Broadway slang. Happy #HamiltonHumpDay!

If it was possible to love Lin-Manuel Miranda even more than we already do (we thought we were on full-love but now we're not sure) this video might be the thing that does it! In this video,…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Arts Review

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s own boyhood experiences as a taste tester for a chocolate company in England, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the adventures of a young Charlie Bucket (c…

Nine by Fifteen: Awake by Jk Clarke

        By Samuel L. Leiter   When’s the last time you saw 15 talented actors doing a nonmusical show on a tiny Off-Broadway stage? For me, it was last night at Th…

Cold Turkey Press: A Bibliography by Artsjournal1

I don’t know exactly how many chapbooks, folios, broadsides, and poetry cards Cold Turkey Press has published, but it must be in the hundreds. All of them — produced in handmade, ill…

Existential Threats by Artsjournal1

Toward the end of last year someone asked what was the most important reason for arts organizations to embrace community engagement: economic viability or cultural justice. But those issues …

Propwatch: the suicide note in Matthew Bourne’s ‘Swan Lake’ by Artsjournal1

There aren’t many props in dance. Some may intrude on classical ballet; otherwise, anything that gets in the way of bodies is considered clutter. That’s not the case with Bourne&…

Mark Shenton: God, guano and ghosts – the odd, salutary tales of backing a theatre show by Mark Shenton

Last year, the London production of Les Miserables distributed a further 280% return of profit, giving investors a total return of over

BWW Review: Colin Quinn's RED STATE BLUE STATE Riffs On America's Political Divide by Michael Dale

'Free speech is an acoustic art. It wasn't meant to go electric,' Colin Quinn explains in his very funny riff on contemporary American discourse, RED STATE BLUE STATE.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts: ‘Students from different countries, cultures and backgrounds come together here to learn’ by Promoted Content

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is one of the world’s leading drama schools, with alumni including an array of Hollywood and

Spirit Young Performers Company: Bag your part in a new musical by Promoted Content

Spirit Young Performers’ London-based programme is looking for 25 talented young people to take part in the development of a new musical

Reality Game Show “The Circle” back with Second Season by Blouin Artinfo

 A second series of social media-based reality game show series “The Circle” with an extended run and a weekly live episode, has been commissioned, reports Channel 4.The network pro…

FICG Appoints Estrella Araiza as New General Director by Blouin Artinfo

The Board of the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), Mexico’s longest running film festival, has announced that Estrella Araiza will be the new director of the event, reports t…

Keep An Eye On: The Imaginists Find Success in Embracing the Unknown

by Nicole Gluckstern Since 2002, The Imaginists have staked a claim on the rigorous art of generative theater-making from their longtime home of Santa Rosa. Maybe not the first place that s…

Still More Engaging Perspectives on Museum Collections by Joe Patti

In the last six months it seems like I have been coming across a lot of stories about how museums tours are presenting alternative contexts for collections. Back in May I was writing about M…

Lady Gaga’s Oscar Nomination Means More Compliments For Bradley Cooper by Jordan Crucchiola

Much like Glenn Close, Lady Gaga was not following the Oscar nominations with bated breathe this morning. Instead, she was sleeping in. But when the star who was born Stephani Germanotta ros…

Fritz Ascher in New York: sustained by art through the darkness

Ascher’s work, now on show at the Grey Art Gallery, reflects his reclusive, obsessive nature and his turbulent life

DIG Dance at 92Y Harkness Dance Center presents The Bang Group: Under the Skin-Redux and Aileen Passloff-Stepping Forward: one foot (in front of the o by The Dance Enthusiast

In DIG Dance at 92Y Harkness Dance Center presents The Bang Group: Under the Skin-Redux- and Aileen Passloff-Stepping Forward: one foot (in front of the other): "This weekend at the 92Y...�…

Choreographer activates brains as well as bodies, and keeps audiences on the edge of their seats by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Jeanine Durning’s new version of This Shape, We Are In for the Toronto Dance Theatres involves every dancer in its creation and every audience member in the experience.

Dance News: Chicago’s Harris Theater To Present Exclusive U.S. Presentation of English National Ballet in Akram Khan’s GISELLE by The Dance Enthusiast

Chicago’s Harris Theater To Present  Exclusive US Presentation of The English National Ballet in Akram Khan’s GISELLE.

Meet The Mamboniks: Award-Winning Filmmaker, Lex Gillespie on his Documentary about Jewish Mambo Enthusiasts From 1950s New York by The Dance Enthusiast

In Meet The Mamboniks: Filmmaker Lex Gillespie on his Documentary about Jewish Mambo Enthusiasts From 1950s New York: " ...when much of America was discovering Elvis and rock-n-roll, New Yo…

Meet Brazil's Premier Modern Dance Company - Grupo Corpo brings two startlingly different works to BAM

Grupo Corpo brings two startlingly different works to BAM---Keeping a modern dance company alive and thriving for more than four decades is quite a feat -- especially in a city that isn't ex…