Review: ‘Eugene Onegin’ at Washington National Opera by Andrew Walker White

Of all the grand tear-jerkers, those epic romances that make you want to tear your heart out and roast it on the barbecue, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece Eugene Onegin stands out. Packed with b…

The Mother by Sandi Durell

  By Brian Scott Lipton     Isabelle Huppert sits silently on the world’s longest white leather couch for seemingly countless minutes on the stage of the Atlantic Theater before Florian…

Review: We Happy Few’s ‘Macbeth’ at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop by Ian Thal

Taking their seats in the black box theater, the audience is confronted with three immobile figures cloaked in chiaroscuro, as small, gold-leafed picture frames faintly reflect tiny boxes of…

The Mother review – Isabelle Huppert shines in otherwise stale play by Alexis Soloski

Linda Gross Theater, New York The prolific Oscar nominee has fun playing a woman unmoored by the absence of her husband and son in a dark farce with questionable politics Fatuous and skimpy,…

Off Broadway Review: Isabelle Huppert in ‘The Mother’ by Gordon Cox

Like “The Father,” which won the 2016 Tony Award for Frank Langella in the titanic lead role, “The Mother,” which features a searing performance by Isabelle Huppert, advances French …

The Mother: Family Affairs Française, Outside Buffalo by Steven Suskin

★★ Florian Zeller follows up his sterling The Father with a less-intriguing The Mother The post The Mother: Family Affairs Française, Outside Buffalo appeared first on New York Stage Re…

The Mother: Female Trouble, in Midlife by Elysa Gardner

★★ A radiant Isabelle Huppert tries to breathe life into Florian Zeller's account of a woman's isolation The post The Mother: Female Trouble, in Midlife appeared first on New York Stage…

Review: Isabelle Huppert Is a Nightmare to Remember in ‘The Mother’ by Ben Brantley

In Christopher Hampton’s translation of Florian Zeller’s Freudian chamber play, Ms. Huppert confirms her reputation as the most fearless of actresses.

The magic behind MOVES at The Montalbán by Admin

There’s a new dance festival hitting Los Angeles and you don’t want to miss it! Break the Floor Productions, in partnership with The Montalbán in Hollywood will present, MOVES at Th…

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

“That’s what it’s all about: doors and sardines!” This line, uttered by director Lloyd Dallas (Roger B. Stone) would be a decent descriptor of The British Player’s production of �…

My Fair Lady: Choreography for the characters by Admin

Lincoln Center Theater, New York, New York. March 8, 2019. Christopher Gattelli’s choreographic record can’t be characterized. From Gigi to Cher, Newsies to The King and I, and SpongeBo…

Theatre Review: ‘Daddy Long Legs’ at Monumental Theatre Co. by Kristen Waagner

Monumental Theatre Co. continues its 2019 season with “Daddy Long Legs”, a tender story of letters, literature, and love. “Daddy Long Legs” is not a large musical. Two actors constit…

Theatre Review: ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ at Bowie Community Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

Sorrow is ground into this play, from the skirl of the bagpipes as you sit down to the grey lighting and scenery that evoke fog and mist and a mizzling rain to the involuntary moment of sile…

Curtis Opera Theatre and Opera Philadelphia present ‘Don Giovanni’ by Cameron Kelsall

Curtis Opera Theatre takes a gutsy chance by grappling with the thorny sexual politics of ‘Don Giovanni,’ but R.B. Schlather’s revisionist production often misses the mark. Cameron Kel…

'Hamilton' returns in 2020-21, but first, there are 'Mean Girls,' a 'Band's Visit' and the roar of 'The Lion King' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The 2019-20 Broadway in Pittsburgh season includes shows featuring Jimmy Buffett songs and a Donna Summer.bio-musical.

‘A Quick 5’ with ‘Calendar Girls’ Maureen Rogers by Susan Brall

“Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth opens Friday, March 15 at Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD.  It is produced by Maureen Rogers and directed by Michael Hartsfield.  Ms. R…

Review: Waitress – The Musical at Adelphi Theatre by Alice Saville

"THIS pie was SO perfect!" - Alice Saville responds to the hit musical, using real TripAdvisor reviews of American diners. The post Review: Waitress – The Musical at Adelphi Theatre appea…

‘Chimpanzee’ at HERE by Patricia Contino

  Our primate friends and relatives have been taking it on their pronounced chins lately.  The orange orangutan resemblance to the president was raucously noted in Adam McKay’s brillian…

Knife+Heart by Arts Review

Films involving the production of porn have varied in taste in the twenty two years since the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama-comedy, Boogie Nights. Where focus has been on explori…

Laura Osnes To Step In For Ashley Park With The New York Pops This Friday by BroadwayWorld

Carnegie Hall today announced that Broadway star Laura Osnes has agreed to join an acclaimed line-up of vocalists for a program titled Movie Mixtape Songs from the Silver Screen on Friday, M…

Barry Thornton by Barry Thornton

Barry Thornton is a writer and activist. He came to understand we needed an actual revolution while he was part of the battle against the Vietnam War, and thinks this is more true now than e…

A Look at PBS' Upcoming Great Performances Airing of Donmar Warehouse's All-Female Julius Caesar by Nathan Skethway

Phyllida Lloyd's acclaimed production of the Shakespearean classic, set in a women's prison, will air March 29.

If You Like Classical Music And Are In A Movie, You Just Might Be The Depraved Villain by Joe Patti

This past weekend, Artsjournal.com had a number of articles on the benefits of the arts. One in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette asked if Mozart could make you a better runner. The basis of the a…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to open in Melbourne in August by Arts Review

Following a hugely successful season in Sydney, the spectacular new musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre from August 20…

VIDEO: First Look At Alice Ripley, Ali Ewoldt, Constantine Maroulis, Melissa Errico And More In INTO THE WOODS In Concert At Patchogue Theatre by Stage Tube

Into The Woods In Concert opened this weekend atPatchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Check out the all-star cast in action below

Video: Nathan Lane Invites Audiences To GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS On Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award-winner Nathan Lane personally invites you to the Broadway premiere of Taylor Mac's Gary A Sequel To Titus Andronicus. Check out Nathan's invite and a quick behind the scenes look …

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 3/11

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

“I Hope I Get It.” by Mo Brady

by Abigail Charpentier   Mark DiConzo Ask any actor and they…

Men With Money at Aurora Theatre by Kelundra Smith

  The post Men With Money at Aurora Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

C-C-C'mon & Check Out Portraits of Will Roland, George Salazar & More on Be More Chill's Opening Night by Broadway.com

Not even Michael would hide in the bathroom at this fun fête! Be More Chill's cast and creative team celebrated opening night on March 10 at New York City's Gotham Hall. Songwriter Joe Icon…

Twin auctions to sell both affordable and luxury works by Sacramento artists

Two auctions are coming to Witherell’s auction house, featuring works by well-known Sacramento artists like Ruth Rippon, Gregory Kondos and Jack Ogden. Both auctions will have a free previ…

Su Teatro’s New Play Recalls the Rise of Colorado’s Chicano Movement by Daliah Singer

Chicano Power 1969: The Birth of a Movement, centered around the 50th anniversaries of the West High School walkout and the Kitayama Carnation strike, opens on March 14. The post Su Teatro&…

Review: ‘Time Stands Still’ at Reston Community Players by Kendall Mostafavi

Many plays try to capture the complexity of the human spirit and the Reston Community Players production of Donald Margulies’, Time Stands Still, does just that. The poignant tale examines…

Photo Coverage: THE FERRYMAN Celebrates Re-Opening Night with New Company! by BroadwayWorld

The new company of Jez Butterworth'sThe Ferrymanis now performing in the acclaimed play at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, and celebrated last night at the Brazen Tavern.

The 5th Avenue Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season of Musicals by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include the world premiere of 'Austen's Pride' and the return of 'Shrek.'

Renowned Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith To Bring His Signature Sound to Sixth & I by Michele Simms-Burton

These days, it is rare to hear an organ in a jazz ensemble. The exception is Dr. Lonnie Smith who not only remains the master of the Hammond B-3 organ but also has had a career that spans mo…

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of DIANA Take Their Opening Night Bowls by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the opening night of DIANA the musical at La Jolla Playhouse Check out the video below

The US Arts Economy Is Now Bigger Than Agriculture, Transportation by Artsjournal

The arts generated 4.2% of the overall U.S. GDP, with roughly 4.9 million Americans working in the sector in 2015, the latest year for which data is available. Collectively, those employed i…

Watch Highlights From Into the Woods: In Concert, Starring Alice Ripley, Melissa Errico, and more. by Ryan McPhee

A concert version of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical was presented March 8–9 in Long Island.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 11- Comedian Kathy Griffin Makes Her Broadway Debut by Alexa Criscitiello

Dishing on all pop culture and shining a light on inappropriate water cooler talk 'Kathy GriffinWANTS A TONY featured the comedian in her element, with all new material about her hilarious o…

Looking to Fund Your Next Theatre Project? Kickstarter to Offer Additional Resources for Campaigns Launching in May by Olivia Clement

Artists receive access to a six-week bootcamp, a webinar, and one-on-one feedback.

Top Theatre Stories: Monday, March 11, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about Be More Chill, Mary Poppins Returns, and more.

'Angels' resonates in compelling, sharply acted revival at Cygnet Theatre by James Hebert

The world as it was — the world of 1985, when “Angels of America” begins — could hardly have imagined the news of 2019: Last week, it was announced that for the second time in histor…

Review: 'Angels' resonates in compelling, sharply acted revival at Cygnet Theatre by James Hebert

The world as it was — the world of 1985, when “Angels of America” begins — could hardly have imagined the news of 2019: Last week, it was announced that for the second time in histor…

A Look at If Pretty Hurts... Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tori Sampson’s new play, directed by Leah C. Gardiner and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, opened at Playwrights Horizons March 10.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ainsley Melham of Aladdin by Broadway.com

Ainsley Melham stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring as the title character in Aladdin and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

How A Dance Photo Went Viral And Became An Issue In Algeria’s Presidential Election by Artsjournal

On Friday, March 1, 17-year-old Melissa Ziad performed a few classical dance steps in front of a large Algerian flag at a demonstration in the country’s capital city of Algiers. The steps,…

Boom! Squish! Watch Tony Winner Alice Ripley Perform "Last Midnight" From Into the Woods: In Concert

Get a glimpse at Tony winner Alice Ripley as The Witch in Into the Woods

A Look Inside the Opening of Fleabag Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s solo play debuts Off-Broadway following a hit TV adaptation and productions around the world.

TheatreSquared Announces First Season in New Building by American Theatre Editors

The Arkansas theatre has announced the first season in its new 50,000-square-foot theatre center.

Audiences Bought More Movie Tickets Online in 2018 by Dave McNary

More audiences are opting to buy movie tickets online as opposed to in theaters, a new study shows. Online movie ticket purchases rose 18.7% in 2018 and in-theater buying of tickets slid 5.4…

Abhishek Majumdar’s “Pah-La” at the Royal Court Theater, London by Blouin Artinfo

Noted Indian playwright and author Abhishek Majumdar brings his new play “Pah-La” at the Royal Court Theatre, on stage from April 3-27, 2019.  “Pah-La” will see Majumdar return to …

Meet the Cast of GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach

The Broadway production of Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac's new comedy Gary A Sequel to Titus Andronicus will begin previews this evening, 8 p.m., at Broadway's Boot…

Edinburgh Fringe Teams Up With Kickstarter by Artsjournal

As part of the collaboration, Kickstarter will offer a series of incentives to companies using the platform to crowdfund their show, including support for artists before and during the festi…

Enter to Win Four Tickets to THE LIGHTNING THIEF: PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at New York City's Beacon Theatre by Contests - Broadway

Win a set of four tickets to see THE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on Thursday, March 28th at 700pm at New York's Beacon Theatre. Enter by Sunday, March, 17th at 1159 p.m. ET to …

Odds & Ends: Ali Ewoldt, Michael Campayno to Sing the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Concert & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Ali Ewoldt, Michael Campayno to Sing the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Concert A talented slate of stars hav…

John Mulaney Wants to Write a Broadway Musical and Host the Tonys by TV News Desk

During an interview with Vulture, John Mulaney discussed his return to SNL, which featured the follow-up musical sketch to the famous 'Diner Lobster,' which was a'Les Miserables' song parody…

At this show, you get to eat cake. But you might feel a little guilty about it. by Maura Judkis

New York’s Third Rail Projects stages immersive production in Folger reading room.

What books does a digital agency read? by Sit-Admin

Did you know that, according to Google, there are more than 129,864,880 books in existence as of 2010? With over […] The post What books does a digital agency read? appeared first on Situa…

Broadway Box Office Climbs To $30M; Temptations Musical Nabs $872K by Greg Evans

With recent arrivals Kiss Me, Kate, Be More Chill, Ain’t Too Proud and King Lear adding to the till, Broadway box office last week took an 11% hike over the previous week, hitting $30,252,…

Report: Despite Efforts, London’s Creative Workforce Has Failed To Diversify by Artsjournal

Covering the breadth of the creative industries – from design, fashion and crafts to performing arts and TV – it notes there has been a 24% growth in creative jobs in London since 2012, …

“Sleeping Beauty” Is Back, Lovelier Than Ever, at S.F. Ballet by Pamela Feinsilber

Helgi Tomasson Sets Petipa’s Classic with Sumptuous Beauty by Pamela Feinsilber Whether fairy tale, Disney film, or classic ballet, “Sleeping Beauty” is a story of love trumping hate. …

‘Mahalia Jackson’ celebrates the music, not so much the life of iconic singer by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

In the music of “Mahalia,” we get a glimmer of the joy she brought to countless others, but the script offers little sense of the woman herself.

BWW Exclusive: How [title of show] Became Part of It All by BroadwayWorld

They might have started as nine people's favorite thing, but in the thirteen years since title of show's debut off-Broadway, far more fans have joined the party.

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot’s ‘Giselle’ by Camille Bacon-Smith

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents ‘Giselle,’ a tale of love and betrayal and vengeful spirits. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents ‘Giselle’ by Camille Bacon-Smith

The Pennsylvania Ballet presents ‘Giselle,’ a tale of love and betrayal and vengeful spirits. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of IF PRETTY HURTS... by Review Roundups

Playwrights Horizons is currently stagingTori Sampson'sIf Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka. Let's find out what the critics had to say.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 3/11 by Bww Special

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the …

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/10/19 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3102019.

How Did Our Interactions With Historians Get So Pedantic? by Artsjournal

Graduate students in the humanities can hardly escape reading Adorno and Foucault, and if they miss out on White, they absorb his arguments indirectly. So it is odd that, as scholars unite a…

World Premiere of Jazz Concert-Party-Play Playing Hot Finds its Cast Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Linton Smith II will star as radical trumpeter Buddy Bolden in the new theatrical event about the birth of jazz.

Broadway Grosses: Network Proves Its Hit Status with Another Million-Dollar Week by Broadway.com

It was a week of celebration for the acclaimed play Network, Lee Hall and Ivo van Hove's acclaimed adaptation of Paddy Chayefsky's iconic film. As the show announced its recoupment, audienc…

Grosses Analysis: Anastasia and Kinky Boots Get a Boost Ahead of Final Broadway Performances by Ryan McPhee

The two musicals end their runs on the Great White Way this spring.

A Plague Of Insta-Poets? by Artsjournal

Often described as “Instapoets”, there are several writers sharing short fragments online to enormous followings. The biggest of these audiences belongs to 26-year-old Rupi Kaur: the aut…

John Mulaney Wants to Host the Tonys & 'Would Love to Write the Book & Maybe Even Lyrics for a Broadway Musical' by Andy Lefkowitz

John Mulaney has been heating up the small screen lately between a high-profile hosting gig on Saturday Night Live and a turn as Stephen Sondheim on Documentary Now!'s Original Cast Album: C…

POWER: A Woman’s Essence by Mo Brady

by Kellen Stancil Kellen Stancil Uncontrollably jumping up and…

Why “I'll Never Make It” by Mo Brady

by Patrick Oliver Jones Patrick Oliver Jones At the end of the…

'Mahalia Jackson: Moving Through the Light': Just the music of the Queen of Gospel at Black Ensemble Theater by Kerry Reid

Longtime patrons of Black Ensemble Theater are probably familiar with the post-curtain speech sometimes heard there. “Going to Black Ensemble is just like going to church — because there…

Chicago Theater Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Mercury Theater Chicago) by Lawrence Bommer

THE HORROR…THE HORROR… THE FUN…THE FUN… You can see it as a modern parable of how the neglect that created Skid Row and its plethora of poverty brings its own revenge: A literally bl…

The Greatest Jazz Photo Ever? by Artsjournal

The show that night was billed as the Thelonious Monk Trio. Monk, 35, was already a prolific composer and piano innovator, yet it would take a decade for his brilliance to be fully appreciat…

Laura Osnes Joins New York Pops' Movie Mixtape Concert at Carnegie Hall by Dan Meyer

The Bandstand and Cinderella star will sing tunes from blockbuster hits alongside Mykal Kilgore, Ryan Silverman, and Storm Large.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - March 11th - AIN'T TOO PROUD and NETWORK Top Growth! by Alan Henry

With most ticket sales, purchasing decisions, and fan experiences happening online, a Broadway show's digital presence is more important than ever. In this feature, each week I'll analyze ou…

Spring Preview: With Constitution, Heidi Schreck is Power Suited Up for Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

When Heidi Schreck was 14, she traveled across the country giving speeches about the United States Constitution for prize money, and she was really good at it—"paid her way through college…

Pamela Tatge on Curatorial Practice by Artsjournal1

I’ve found strikingly few resources available in any media about the craft, practice, and management of arts organizations in the live performing arts (beyond the usual-suspect books). So …

Propwatch: the tooth in ‘Dinomania’ by Artsjournal1

It’s not a real iguanodon tooth, I don’t think. Though in a story about how to interpret the material world and humanity’s place within it, identification is an unusually fraught subje…

Monday Recommendation: Dominic Miller by Artsjournal1

Dominic Miller: Absinthe (ECM)Abetted by producer Manfred Eicher’s canny guidance and ECM’s flawless sound and studio presence, Miller draws on inspiration from painters of France’s im…

GARY: A SEQUEL TO TITUS ANDRONICUS to Feature Original Music by Danny Elfman by BroadwayWorld

Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer, Danny Elfman, is contributing original music to the world premiere Broadway production of Pulitzer Prize finalist and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac's ne…

THEATER: All the Moving Parts PROMO by Cunytv75

Review: ‘Queen of Basel’ at Studio Theatre by Bob Ashby

Christy Escobar’s mesmerizing, compelling, utterly brilliant, performance is the centerpiece of Studio Theatre’s world premiere production of Hilary Bettis’ Queen of Basel. In Bettis�…

If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka by Darryl Reilly

Dynamically presented and sensationally performed, "If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka" is playwright Tori Sampson's maddeningly overblown adaptation of a fable with music. A surfeit o…

Exclusive! Watch Mykal Kilgore Slay "This Is Me'" In Rehearsal for The New York Pops' Upcoming Movie Mixtape Concert

Go inside rehearsal for The New York Pops' upcoming concert Movie Mixtape: Songs From the Silver Screen with powerhouse vocalist Mykal Kilgore.

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL on Broadway! by Bww Contests

Get ready to be welcomed to Hollywood because BroadwayWorld is giving you a chance to win tickets to the hit Broadway musical PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl T…

A New AI Tool To Predict Whether The Text You’re Reading Was Written By AI by Artsjournal

Why do we need it? Automatically produced texts use language models derived from statistical analysis of vast corpuses of human-generated text to produce machine-generated texts that can be …

Review: ‘Noises Off’ by the British Players by Jennifer Georgia

Noises Off is the Mount Everest of farce. Numerous critics have called Michael Frayn’s 1982 masterwork the greatest farce ever written, and its second act may well be the most difficult to…

When Harper Lee Doodled in Shakespeare Class by Casey Cep

Casey Cep writes about the novelist Harper Lee’s collection of drawings, set to be auctioned by Bonhams this week.

Simpsons Theme Song Composer Danny Elfman Makes Broadway Debut with Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus by Andy Lefkowitz

Grammy and Emmy winner Danny Elfman, who has written more than 100 film scores and a pair of iconic TV theme songs, has been announced as composer of Taylor Mac's Broadway-debut play Gary: …

Danny Elfman Adds Music To Broadway’s ‘Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus’; Previews Begin Tonight by Greg Evans

Composer Danny Elfman will contribute original music to Broadway’s Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, the latest surprise for the show that begins previews tonight. Elfman’s arrival was…

Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller to Star in PATSY & LORETTA for Lifetime by TV News Desk

Megan Hilty andJessie Mueller will star ascountry legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, in the upcoming Lifetime original moviePatsy amp Loretta, according to TVLine.Nashvillecreator Callie …

BWW Flashback: Looking Back on Broadway's Favorite Thing- [TITLE OF SHOW]! by Paul Smith

The excitement was palpable last month when BroadwayWorld announced that title of show would hold a one night only reuinon concert starring the original castHunter Bell,Susan Blackwell,Heidi…

NEWS: Killymuck & Box Clever bring working- & benefits-class stories to The Bunker by Featured Content

A tale of life on an Irish housing estate and one of the system failing a mother, double-bill Killymuck and Box Clever, by Kat Woods and Monsay Whitney, bring important, insightful stories t…

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein Stars in the Trailer for BOOKSMART by Stage Tube

Last night, Olivia Wilde's BOOKSMART, starringKaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, WIll Forte and Jason Sudekis,premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas at the Para…

Cubs’ World Series ‘Miracle’ stage musical poised for its opening day by Miriam Di Nunzio

The play tells the story of a fictional blue-collar North Side Chicago family whose lives are inextricably linked to their beloved team.

Off-Broadway Theater Review: The Other Josh Cohen by Lauren Yarger

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. Photo:  Caitlin McNaney The Other Josh Cohen Book, Music and Lyrics by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen Directed by Hunter Foster Westside Theatre Through Ap…

Go Inside the Opening of Chick Flick the Musical Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Suzy Conn's new musical, a celebration of female friendship over margaritas and truffles, opened March 7 at the Westside Theatre.

BWW TV: Did Will Roland, George Salazar & Stephanie Hsu Find Their Chill? Go Inside Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Michael did not spend this party in the bathroom.Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephe…

Renew ‘One Day at a Time’: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan and more urge Netflix to bring back acclaimed sitcom by Daniel Montgomery

“One Day at a Time” creator Gloria Calderon Kellett reccently scared fans of her Netflix sitcom when she tweeted that the show might be at risk of cancellation. “[Netflix] made clear t…

Let’s be clear about foundation courses by Susan Elkin

I’ve thought and written a lot about performing arts foundation courses lately. It’s the time of year when students are looking at possible options for September and course providers are…

Broadway Gets A Tech Startup Accelerator by Artsjournal

Alongside venture capital firm Exponential Creativity Ventures and tech training company IT Mentors, the Shubert Organization is launching a startup accelerator that will provide companies w…

Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller to Play Patsy Cline & Loretta Lynn in TV Movie Patsy & Loretta by Andy Lefkowitz

This pairing is a dream come true! Tony nominee Megan Hilty and Tony winner Jessie Mueller have been cast as country music legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, respectively, in the new Life…

Review: ‘Crimes of the Heart’ at Vagabond Players by Gina Jun

Infusing some eccentric Southern charm into their 103rd season, Baltimore’s Vagabond Players segue into spring with their revival of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Crimes of …

BWW Album Review: CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL (Original Cast Album) Rests On Nostalgia by David Clarke

ABKCO's CRUEL INTENTIONS THE '90S MUSICAL Original Cast Album is undoubtedly Kidz Bop for adults. And there's nothing wrong with that in this case. The album features Every You, Every Me, Co…

FOSSE/VERDON Shares First Look at Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli Characters by TV News Desk

With the highly anticipated premiere of FOSSEVERDON less than a month away, FX has shared a first look glimpse at a characters featured in the series.Below are the images of Bianca Marroquin…

Idomeneo review at Hackney Empire, London – ‘English Touring Opera’s clear-sighted staging’ by George Hall

One of two major works that he is directing as part of English Touring Opera’s spring tour, James Conway’s Idomeneo is a

Next Fall At Outre: How Can A Gay Couple Cope When One Has Faith, The Other Agnostic by Bill Hirschman

Theater does not have to be loud and careening to be memorable. Outré Theatre Company’s revival of the off-Broadway hit Next Fall courageously takes a huge chance staging this evening of …

The Alice Howell Collection, Reviewed by Trav S.D.

We were delighted over the weekend to have the opportunity to watch the new two-disk set The Alice Howell Collection. While I’ve read lots about the pathbreaking comedienne (whom we wrote …

Watch How Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Filmed the Animated Mary Poppins Returns Sequence by Ruthie Fierberg

What we saw versus how director Rob Marshall filmed it.

Exclusive: Watch How Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Filmed the Animated Mary Poppins Returns Sequence by Ruthie Fierberg

What we saw versus how director Rob Marshall filmed it.

Here's a first look at Millennium Park’s 2019 summer season: Concerts, festivals and the Year of Chicago Theatre by Doug George

Summer is coming: The first draft of a calendar of events for Millennium Park’s 2019 summer season is out now, including concerts, festivals and the Year of Chicago Theatre. The announceme…

Review: Macbeth. We Happy Few’s minimalist staging still manages to spook by Emily Priborkin

It amazes me how much the We Happy Few theatre company is able to accomplish through their signature, minimalist approach, and their production of Macbeth exemplifies this. With a cast of fi…

Gripping passions of a dark queen with Noche Flamenca at the Connelly Theater, New York

The troupe’s new show expertly uses the talents of headliner Soledad Barrio

Macbeth at the Hackney Empire — a tightly focused updating of Verdi’s opera

English Touring Opera’s production brings immediacy to the drama, as well as fine singing

La Monnaie’s Frankenstein has plenty of spectacle but the drama doesn’t come fully to life

The Brussels opera house has lavished remarkable resources on this troubled production

Learning to love American pie in Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre, London

Bouncy tunes and a strong narrative propel this musical set in a diner

26,000 Students, Millions In Student Tuition, Loans, Gone In Default Of A Chain Of Colleges by Artsjournal

The affected schools — Argosy University, South University and the Art Institutes — have about 26,000 students in programs spanning associate degrees in dental hygiene and doctoral progr…

A killer love story blossoms in decidedly charming ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ by Alex Huntsberger - For The Sun-Times

The Mercury Theatre's intimate environs prioritize genuine, emotional heft over cheap laughs or easy razzmatazz.

Superhero by Sandi Durell

  by Michael Bracken   All too often, a musical starts with a rousing opening number, only to deflate by the second act or even the second song. Superhero, presented by 2ndStage at the Ton…

Mac's back: Scotland's treasured Local Hero is reborn as a musical by Libby Brooks

As Bill Forsyth’s much-loved film about an imperilled seaside village is transformed – beach and all – for the stage, its creators say it had to be seen north of the border first How d…

Upgrade! See Pics of Be More Chill's Broadway Opening Night by Broadway.com

Be More Chill officially opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre on March 10. Starring Will Roland and Broadway.com vlogger George Salazar, Be More Chill features music and lyrics by Joe I…

Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller to Star in Lifetime’s Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn Movie by Ryan McPhee

The two, who have both channeled music legends on the Broadway stage, will headline the network’s original biopic Patsy & Loretta.

Lillias White Joins Jason Robert Brown at SubCulture March 11 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner is the latest guest star to appear in the Tony-winning songwriter’s residency.

14 Performers Who Got Their Starts as Kids on Broadway by Playbill Staff

Many of your Broadway favorites started out on the stage when they were still in elementary school.

Parfumerie Tries To Bottle The Scent Of A Museum by Artsjournal

The first scent is said to include notes of, among other things, “neon light effect,” “green,” and “animalic”; the other scent is said to include notes of “damp concrete,” �…

Meet Simon Baker, the sound designer making a noise for rock stars and Wise Children by Hugh Montgomery

Simon Baker grew up in the west London suburb of Feltham, just beside Heathrow Airport, “so everything I was interested in as

Which Was the Best Musical to Movie Adaptation? by Riley Thomas

The general consensus is that the book is often better than the movie. When it comes to Broadway, the jury is still out. Which of these famous musicals do you think translated most effective…

‘The paring of the two is an inspired choice’: THE RITE OF SPRING & GIANNI SCHICCHI – Touring ★★★★ by Kristy Stott

Opera North’s The Rite of Spring/Gianni Schicchi is an uneven pairing but a thoroughly enlightening and enjoyable evening nonetheless. Both works serve as great entry points to their respe…

'Is this actually dance?': Australia's overlooked art form is its most exciting by Ben Eltham

Melbourne’s contemporary dance renaissance and a decade of Dance Massive festival go hand in hand Contemporary dance began for me in 2015, midway through a Tim Darbyshire show called Stamp…

Be More Chill – Opening Night Photos by Jk Clarke

      Sunday, March 10 saw the Opening Night of the Broadway Musical Be More Chill at The Lyceum Theatre, followed by a grand after party at Gotham Hall. The story of teens coping with po…

Meet the Cast of BE MORE CHILL- Now on Broadway! by Julie Musbach

Just last night the company of the cult hitBe More Chill, featuring music and lyrics byJoe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz, direction byStephen Brackettand choreography byChase Brock, celebrated …

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts To Stage ‘The Color Purple’ by News Desk

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is excited to present The Color Purple opening Wednesday, March 13 and running until Sunday, May 5. The Color Purple opened at The Broadway Theatre i…

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Walk the Red Carpet for BE MORE CHILL by Jennifer Broski

The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen B…

BWW TV: BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway has officially gotten an upgrade with the opening of Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre All throughout opening night, cast member Katlyn Carlson showed BroadwayWorld behind the sce…

Get Quiet and Hear the Voices Inside the Heads of Everyone at the Opening Night of Be More Chill by Broadway.com

At the opening night of Be More Chill, the cast and friends had lots of things to say —in their own heads. Listen up in this new Red Carpet Challenge!

REVIEW: The Twilight Zone, Ambassadors Theatre London ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews the West End transfer of the Almeida Theatre's production of The Twilight Zone now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre London. This post REVIEW: The Twiligh…

Gaslight review at Mill at Sonning – ‘an effective, entertaining production’ by Paul Vale

The term ‘gaslighting’ – the psychological manipulation of a person carried out with the intention of making them doubt their sanity –

In ‘Be More Chill,’ the adolescent angst of ‘Evan Hansen’ gets a wacky (and loud) A.I. twist by Charles McNulty

NEW YORK • It wasn’t that long ago that a topic of concern was the graying of theater audiences. Today, we must address the high school takeover of Broadway stages.

Check Out Beanie Feldstein and Others in the Trailer for Olivia Wilde-Helmed Booksmart by Olivia Clement

The new comedy, which marks Wilde's feature directorial debut, will hit theatres in May.

THE BAND'S VISIT Enters Final Four Weeks On Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Broadway Veteran Lea Michele Ties the Knot with Zandy Reich by BroadwayWorld

Lea Michele is officially a married lady The Broadway veteran tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Zandy Reich over the weekend in California. The happy couple got engaged in April 2018.

Live Music Will Come to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre This Spring for IN RESIDENCE ON BROADWAY by BroadwayWorld

Live Nation, The Araca Group and EBG Entertainment Benefits Group have just announced a new partnership that will bring a variety of artists to Broadway venues multiple times each year. In R…

Uh Oh: Why Did San Francisco Opera Just Lay Off Its Directors Of Communications And Development? by Artsjournal

For the past two years, withdrawals from the endowment reached 9 percent: Shilvock said that trend cannot continue and deficits must be controlled: “To bring expenses into line with realis…

Industry Roundup: Quentin Earl Darrington, Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo to Participate in Upcoming Readings by Dan Meyer

See what developmental presentations are taking place in the next few weeks in New York City.

VIDEO: Jelani Alladin & Matt Doyle Go Pop with R&H's 'We Kiss In A Shadow' by Stage Tube

The Rodgers amp Hammerstein Organization today releasedthe third music video for its new YouTube Series, 'RampH Goes Pop'. The video featuresJelani AlladinFrozen andMatt DoyleThe Book of Mor…

Marketing company Joe Public to close after 10 years due to ‘loss of revenue’ by Matthew Hemley

Marketing company Joe Public is to close after suffering “an unforeseen and sudden loss of revenue”. The company, which had clients including

Michael Jackson: How Music Is Tainted by “Leaving Neverland” Abuse Controversy by Mark Beech

Michael Jackson has long been a figure that you either love or hate. There seems to be very little middle ground. Nearly every article published in the mainstream media over the last few wee…

100 Tickets Added to Friday Forty for Premiere of CURSED CHILD's New Cast by BroadwayWorld

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is adding 100 more tickets to the 'The Friday Forty' for the first public performances of the new cast on March 20 and 21 at the Lyric Theatre 214 West 43rd…

Art’s AI Potential – It’s Not Just Crunching Data by Artsjournal

When marketers and technologists think about the applications for artificial intelligence, it’s common to think along the lines of data processing, GPS route-finding, and logistics efficie…

The Red Shoes returns! by Eleni Cashell

Get your ballet shoes at the ready, because the double Olivier Award-winning dance show, The Red Shoes is making its return to the stage!Adapted for the stage by Matthew Bourne, and based on…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Richard II at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Discover what critics made of Adjoa Andoh and Lynette Linton’s new production of Richard II at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Look Back at the Original Broadway Production as A Raisin in the Sun Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary by Nathan Skethway

Lorraine Hansberry's seminal drama about the experiences of a black family in Chicago opened on Broadway on March 11, 1959.

Opera review: Eugene Onegin features a Tatiana for our times by Susan Galbraith

The wait of thirty years came to an end Saturday night when Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin returned to Washington in a spare yet stunningly beautiful production. The minimalist ‘box�…

Photo Coverage: C-c-c-come On and Chill Out with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL on Opening Night! by Jennifer Broski

Michael did not spend this party in the bathroom. Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Steph…

Robert Barry Fleming Named Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Louisville by American Theatre Editors

The native Kentuckian will begin his tenure at the theatre company in June.

Jelani Alladin & Matt Doyle Sing a Modern, Soulful Rendition of 'We Kiss in a Shadow' from The King and I by Andy Lefkowitz

Iconic songwriting team Rodgers & Hammerstein moved audiences to tears when their powerful duet of forbidden love "We Kiss in a Shadow" was first heard by audiences during the 1951 prem…

Photo Coverage: BE MORE CHILL Cast Syncs Up for Opening Night Bows! by Jennifer Broski

The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade The cult hitBe More Chill, featuring music and lyrics byJoe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz, direction byStephen Brack…

Strike Up the Band review at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London – ‘a spirited, witty revival’ by Julia Rank

In terms of its subject matter, George and Ira Gershwin’s musical satire Strike Up the Band is as cheesy as it gets.

Kara Walker Chosen As Next Artist For Tate Modern’s Turbine Room Commission by Artsjournal

Frances Morris, the Tate Modern director, said: “Kara Walker fearlessly tackles some of the most complex issues we face today. Her work addresses history and identity with a powerful direc…

Tommy Bracco & the Cast of Pretty Woman Know How to Have Fun During a Two-Show Day on Broadway

Spend a fun-filled two-show day backstage at Pretty Woman with scene-stealer Tommy Bracco.

Yes, we’re producing a brand new theater festival, here’s why!

A few weeks ago, I tweet-leaked the news that we were launching a brand new theater festival this (!) summer. Now, my publicity muzzle has officially been removed, and I’m able to announ…

Concert series brings rockers to Broadway this summer by Caitlin Huston

The Bruce Springsteen effect has hit Broadway. Producers Live Nation, The Araca Group and Entertainment Benefits Group will be bringing a series of artists to Broadway to play five to 10 sho…

Live Nation, Araca & EBG Announce Partnership To Stage Limited-Run Broadway Residency Shows by Greg Evans

Bruce Springsteen may have set an unbeatable bar for Broadway solo shows with his 2017-18 box office record-breaker Springsteen on Broadway, but as last week’s announcement of an upcoming …

Following Upcoming Morrissey Engagement, Additional High-Profile Concerts Will Play Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

On the heels of the recent announcement that celebrated English singer-songwriter Morrissey will appear at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre from May 2-11, a residency has been launched that…

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Will Host In Residence on Broadway Series, Offering Concert Experiences From Various Artists by Ryan McPhee

Performers from a variety of genres will take the stage for limited engagements as part of a new partnership from three live entertainment companies.

Interview with CONNOR GOING from ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ by Michael J. Roberts

Actor/musician Connor Going discusses how ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ evolved from a fringe festival show [...] The post Interview with CONNOR GOING from ‘THE CHOIR OF MAN’ appeared first on …

Full Cast Set for U.K. Production of Orpheus Descending by Dan Meyer

The Tennessee Williams drama will begin at Wales' Theatr Clwyd before moving to the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.

VIDEO: Audra McDonald is Excited to Return to Broadway in FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE by Stage Tube

On this morning's episode of TODAY on NBC, Audra McDonald stopped by to talk about the latest season of the CBS All Access series she stars in, 'The Good Fight.' During the interview, she ta…

Casting announced for Orpheus Descending by Eleni Cashell

The full cast for the upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending has been announced, and there are some very familiar West End faces in the show, including some previous…

Andrew Scott to Star in Present Laughter at London's Old Vic by Ryan McPhee

Matthew Warchus will direct the Noël Coward comedy.

Quentin Earl Darrington, Sasha Allen, Jeremy Hays, and More Will Lead a Reading of New Musical MANDELA by BroadwayWorld

A private, invitation only industry reading of the new musical Mandela will be held on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, 2019. Mandela has music and lyrics by two South African compos…

Review: The Church Of The Sturdy Virgin, VAULT Festival by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Review: The Church Of The Sturdy Virgin, VAULT Festival3.0starsSodden theatregoers decorate Leake Street. The asphalt is damp with footsteps, and the evening chill, oppressive. Graffiti clam…

‘The balance of the comic with tragic is spot-on: ANGRY ALAN – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

Angry Alan is an angry little show with huge impact that smartly appropriates the rampant misogyny of its subject flipping the mirror so all its flaws are magnified.

Watch Jelani Alladin and Matt Doyle Duet on Rodgers and Hammerstein's ‘We Kiss in a Shadow’ by Andrew Gans

The latest entry from the R&H Goes Pop! series features a tune from the classic Broadway musical The King and I.

Podcast Episode 181 — Production Manager of 100+ Productions, Hillary Blanken

Ever wonder how Spiderman landed on your seat in the balcony?  Or how the heck they got that King Kong puppet to run across the stage?  Or where we got the sand for Once On This Island?…

Misty Copeland On Erica Lall by Artsjournal2

Copeland’s colleague at American Ballet Theatre used to be a kid looking up to her – and Copeland is impressed with the adult Lall: “Erica is very mature in terms of knowing what she w…

Podcast Episode 181 — Production Manager of 100+ Productions, Hillary Blanken

https://www.buzzsprout.com/123341/989062-podcast-episode-181-production-manager-of-100-productions-hillary-blanken.mp3   Ever wonder how Spiderman landed on your seat in the balcony?  Or…

Fat Blokes performer Joe Spencer: ‘The LGBT+ community has a way to go in terms of representing different body types’ by Giverny Masso

Currently appearing in Fat Blokes, which explores body types and queer masculinity through dance and personal stories, Joe Spencer tells Giverny Masso

Review: Silent, spectacular performance from Dublin’s Fishamble by Hannah Berk

It’s a rare gift for a play to present a despairing character with both lightness and the sincerity he deserves. Silent and its subject, Tino, are by turns funny, bleak, and feverish, but …

Be More Chill – The Perfect Storm by Sandi Durell

  By Sandi Durell   By now I think most theatergoers know about the history of BMC that opened last night on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. It has an interesting cult history when a novel…

Raoul Walsh (The Most Relevant Bits) by Trav S.D.

As one would when writing about show business, I have had many occasions to mention Raoul Walsh (1887-1980) here. I have even done a post on his brother George! But I have not yet undertaken…

Lea Michele Marries Longtime Love Zandy Reich by Broadway.com

Congratulations are in order! Broadway alum and former Glee star Lea Michele was married to Zandy Reich on March 9 in Northern California. The couple was engaged in April 2018. "We are so…

4 Secrets You Never Knew About Broadway’s Be More Chill by Ruthie Fierberg

Songwriter Joe Iconis, book writer Joe Tracz, stars Will Roland, George Salazar, Stephanie Hsu, and more share new stories on the opening night red carpet.

Read Reviews for If Pretty Hurts... by Playbill Staff

Tori Sampson makes her Off-Broadway debut with the new play, a contemporary riff on a West African fable brimming with live music and dance.

The Rebirth Of British And Irish Political Folk Music by Artsjournal2

It’s Brexit Week (or maybe it isn’t; find out as the week goes on), so here are some artists to help add music to politics: “We could call this explosion ‘woke’ folk – though the…

Can you handle the truth? Public Theater goes old school and new wave for season 45 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Downtown company pulls from writers with names such as Sorkin, Simon and Menken, and throws in a yinzer holiday twist.

11 Tips for Group Leaders from Broadway Pros by Iris Chan

You’ve ordered your group tickets. Amazing! But what to do next? We know the logistics of bringing a group to Times Square can be challenging. As with most things, clear communication amon…

First Night Takeover: Waitress

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O’Bree attending the West End opening of the delicious WAITRESS at the Adelphi Theatre. Perry was there on the Red Carpet – rubbing sh…

Review: Picasso. Bilingual fun with the artist from GALITA by Debbie Minter Jackson

The magic and artistry of Pablo Picasso shine through in this fun-filled family show at GALA.  Playwright director Cornelia Cody brings his talent to life through stories, music, dance and …

What's Playing on Broadway: March 11-17, 2019 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times forMarch 11-17, 2019.

Rock Interview: The Flesh Eaters Redux by Scott McLennan

The Flesh Eaters have returned with renewed vitality, after it hit some troughs and sputtered to a near stop. The post Rock Interview: The Flesh Eaters Redux appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

Stars and Creators of Ain't Too Proud, Plus the Temptations' Own Otis Williams, on Telling the Group's Story on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The new musical is currently in previews at the Imperial Theatre.

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Daryl Roth by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

Andrew Scott to star in Noel Coward play at The Old Vic by Eleni Cashell

If you’re a fan of Sherlock actor, Andrew Scott, (and let’s face it, who isn’t!), then you’ll be delighted to hear he’s going to be returning to the West End stage in June.Andrew w…

’An evening of meandering chat’: SHIPWRECK – Almeida Theatre by Tom Bolton

Annie Washburn’s new play Shipwreck is intended as a reckoning with Trump. The show pitches itself as a invitation to dinner with the 45th President, but unfortunately would be better desc…

Talent Agency Endeavor Returns $400 Million To Saudis by Artsjournal2

Just a year ago, talent agency Endeavor helped throw a huge, splashy party to celebrate Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. “The soiree, with guests including the Disney chief …

How Should Europe Come To Terms With Its Bloody, Violent 20th Century? by Artsjournal2

A multi-year project can’t figure out how Europe can reconcile all of the mass graves, no matter how many memorials and museums are built. And things are scary: “After all the truth comm…

GRACE NOTES: Monday, March 11, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Visual Arts Review: A Creative Camelot — The Bauhaus and Harvard University by Mark Favermann

This inspiring show celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Bauhaus. The post Visual Arts Review: A Creative Camelot — The Bauhaus and Harvard University appeared first on…

Broadway on TV: Ben Platt, BE MORE CHILL, & More for Week of March 11, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of March 11, 2019

Off-Broadway Review: “If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka” in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons by David Roberts

Thanks to Tori Sampson’s crisp writing style, it is evident from the start that the audience is being engaged in a retelling of an important Nigerian folktale. This retelling begins with a…

Why Is Alex Trebek – Host Of A Game Show, For Goodness Sakes – So Special? by Artsjournal2

Let one of his most famous contestants explain. Ken Jennings, owner of the longest win streak on Jeopardy, writes, “When the cameras stop rolling, Alex is a looser, even goofy presence. He…

Review: Daddy at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A deluxe production of a flawed play co-produced by the New Group and Vineyard Theatre, and starring Alan Cumming in the title role

Review:Fleabag at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

This extended monologue on sex, dating, pornography, masturbation, dysfunctional families, and more is not for the easily offended

Getting Past Your Fear of Improv by Tatum Hunter

Five easy games to hone your skills The post Getting Past Your Fear of Improv appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Author Elizabeth McCracken On Candlepin Bowling, And On Being An Ambitious Woman by Artsjournal2

McCracken, author of the new novel The Bowlaways (and quite a few other novels and short stories), explains her character Bertha: “I was thinking about the ways in which women give up thin…

Review: Be More Chill at curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

a musical for Millennialsm that has the brassy, old-Broadway sound of Burt Bacharach's Promises, Promises and the 1971 revisal of No, No, Nanette.

Penn and Teller to create Magic Goes Wrong with Mischief Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mischief Theatre are to present Magic Goes Wrong created with magic legends Penn and Teller at the Vaudeville Theatre, London from December 2019. This post Penn and Teller to…

Al Ernest Garcia: From “Old Mexico” to “Modern Times” by Trav S.D.

Much like Leo Carillo, with whom he appeared in some movies, Al Ernest Garcia (1887-1938), was a native Californian with deep Mexican roots (i.e. dated to the time before California became p…

At The End Of Its Run, An Oral History Of Twentieth Century Fox by Artsjournal2

As Fox’s film and television operations (not including Fox News and Sports, or the lot itself) prepare to go to Disney, “The Los Angeles Times spoke to dozens of actors, executives and o…

Isaac Mizrahi comes to Seattle for a stylish song and dance down memory lane by Moira Macdonald

A fashion designer who founded his own company more than 30 years ago, Isaac Mizrahi recently penned "I.M.: A Memoir." His cabaret show “I&Me" is like a companion piece to “I.M.” �…

Rising From the Ruins: A Theatre Persists in Gaza by American Theatre Editors

Even after their building was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes, the actors and artists of ASHTAR Theatre keep the show going.

The Other Role by Katarzyna Pabijanek

By katarzyna pabijanek. Katarzyna Pabijanek reflects on Roma presence in Hungarian theatre, both throughout history and today.

BWW's On This Day - March 11, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 11 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

‘Can make you weep with the beauty of it’: WAITRESS – West End ★★★★ by Emily Garside

On the top layer, Waitress is sweet and fun with beautiful ingredients in the form of a stellar cast. But dig a little deeper and we find there are a lot more layers to the pie.

Why Would Writers Give Two Book Characters The Same Name? by Artsjournal2

Why, to amplify meaning, of course. Or because you’re writing about Tudor England. In Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy, for instance, “all the leading male characters apart from Henry…

What Pianist Donald Shirley Was Really Like by Artsjournal2

Music writer David Hadju says that though the musician bore some resemblance to Mahershala Ali’s Oscar-winning portrait of him in the movie Green Book, there was a lot more to the man – …

Lillian Herlein: Turned Heads as a “Turk” in the Teens by Trav S.D.

Lillian Herlein (1895-1971) was only a teenager when she lucked into the flashy part of Zoradie in the Lew Fields–Victor Herbert show The Rose of Algeria (1909). Her turn was show-stopping…

Waitress at Adelphi Theatre, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

This is a landmark production. Waitress is the first West End musical – it was the first Broadway musical too – to

Review: Waitress, Adelphi Theatre by Suzannah Ball

Review: Waitress, Adelphi Theatre4.0starsWhisked away by songs instilled with good old country ballads, Waitress warms me up like a freshly baked pie. With soulful music and lyrics by Sara B…

If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka by Sandi Durell

  by Michael Bracken   Tori Sampson, whose If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka just opened at Playwrights Horizons, knew as a black child that “very rarely” was her complexion cons…

Cast announced for Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory’s Orpheus Descending by Georgia Snow

Hattie Morahan and Jemima Rooper have been cast in Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending, directed by Tamara Harvey. Full casting has been announced

The BBC Isn’t Into Netflix’s Claims About ‘The Crown’ by Artsjournal2

In what seems a twist worthy of season 65 of the Netflix show The Crown, the BBC has started mocking the numbers, or rather lack of numbers, Netflix shares about one of its most expensive sh…

NEWS: Louise Jameson & Thomas Mahy return to star in Philip Ridley’s Vincent River at Trafalgar Studios by Press Releases

Louise Jameson and Thomas Mahy reprise their roles in Robert Chevara’s acclaimed production of Philip Ridley’s Vincent River, transferring to Trafalgar Studios from Park Theatre.

UK Theatre partners with Audience Agency to collect ‘more accurate’ ticket sales data by Giverny Masso

UK Theatre has commissioned arts charity the Audience Agency to collect and analysis data on theatre ticket sales. The aim of this

Poll: Which show would you like to see win best new musical at this year’s Olivier Awards? by The Stage

This year’s Olivier Awards nominations were announced last week, with Company and Come From Away leading the pack with nine nods each.

Senator Elizabeth Warren Wants To Break Up Big Tech Companies, Including Apple by Artsjournal2

Wow. Senator Warren is dropping antitrust ideas as fast as, well, Facebook and Google and Amazon and Apple gobble up our time and privacy. After her Medium post didn’t mention Apple, Warre…

Review: The Duchess of Malfi, York Theatre Royal by Ela Portnoy

Review: The Duchess of Malfi, York Theatre Royal 3.0stars It takes a brave amateur theatre company to take on what is considered one of the greatest tragedies of English renaissance theatre.…

‘A poignant book shines throughout’: THE PROJECT – White Bear Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Impactful and unsettling – The Project at the White Bear Theatre shows the power of manipulation under Nazi control.

Where improv meets dementia: Play along with your partner's strange conversation by Gary Rotstein / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Unusual theater workshop teaches dementia caregivers to lower stress by avoiding challenges to confused statements.

Tina Turner musical producer: ’We have had to remind audiences they are not watching a concert’ by Matthew Hemley

The producer of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has revealed pre-show announcements have had to be “tailored” to remind audiences they

Edinburgh Fringe announces partnership with Kickstarter by Georgia Snow

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is teaming up with crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to support theatremakers bringing shows to the fringe. Kickstarter is

Americans Love Donating Things To Museums, And Now Museums Need To Clean Out Their Basements by Artsjournal2

Curators have to ask themselves, “Has this ever, does this now, and will this ever spark joy?” (Ha ha, kidding. What they have to ask is more like, “What letter grade would I give this…

FEATURED SHOW: ★★★★★ reviews are in for Athol Fugard’s A Lesson from Aloes by Featured Content

Athol Fugard's 1978 South African classic A Lesson From Aloes - so controversial during Apartheid that it was nearly banned - is revived for the first time since its UK premiere at the Natio…

Esther Muir: Peaked in “A Day at the Races” by Trav S.D.

A shout out to chorine, actress, and screen beauty Esther Muir (1903-1995) today. Muir started out as a model in her native Andes, New York, which is located sort of midway between Binghamto…

NEWS: Andrew Scott will star in Matthew Warchus’ production of Noel Coward’s Present Laughter at The Old Vic by Press Releases

The Old Vic today has announced that Matthew Warchus will direct Andrew Scott in Noёl Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, opening on 25 June 2019, with previews from 17 June. …

Tracing A Passion For Theatre To The Performance That Sparked It All by Artsjournal2

Theatre can be magical, yes – but if you work in the theatre,”it’s easy to forget what compelled us into the profession in the first place. It can be lost amid the realities of the job…

Dance Theatre of Harlem, PBT are partners again by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

With diversity in dance a hot topic, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre collaborates with Dance Theatre of Harlem at the August Wilson Center.

Go Inside Opening Night of Be More Chill on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Following a New Jersey premiere and an Off-Broadway triumph, the Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz musical opened at the Lyceum Theatre March 10.

Competition: Win tickets to see My Brother’s Keeper? at the Playground Theatre, London by Promoted Content

My Brother’s Keeper? by Nigel Williams Reviewers are calling this revival “a truly beautiful show” (UK Theatre Network) and “A meticulous investigation

Yes, A Woman Can Open A Major Superhero Movie by Artsjournal2

Duh, right? Captain Marvel had the seventh-highest opening for a Marvel movie and by far the highest debut for a film fronted by a woman. (Also, Marvel, perhaps because of its internal and e…

Win a double pass to Saturday Night Fever in Sydney by Matt Edwards

AussieTheatre has a double pass to giveaway to Saturday Night Fever at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on  Thursday 28 March Date at 7:30 pm. This Disco Inferno is based on the 1977 film starrin…

Strike Up the Band review – cheese-war satire roasts the American whey by Michael Billington

Upstairs at the Gatehouse, LondonThe Gershwins’ upbeat music sits uneasily with a cheerily absurd script in this revival of George S Kaufman’s comedy Satire, George S Kaufman said, is wh…

Production news round-up: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie extends West End run and Manchester International Festival announces 2019 programme by Giverny Masso

The latest production news round-up includes an announcement that Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is to extend its West End run until 2020,

Just because: Boris Karloff recounts the legend of Death’s “appointment in Samarra” by Terry Teachout

A scene from Targets, written and directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Bogdanovich and Boris Karloff. In this scene, Karloff delivers a monologue interpolated by Bogdanovich from Shep…

‘Impossible to ignore how relevant the story still is’: STRIKE UP THE BAND – Upstairs at the Gatehouse by Liz Dyer

Occasionally bewildering and frequently ridiculous, Strike Up The Band is nevertheless always great fun.

Almanac: Miguel de Unamuno on the need for doubt by Terry Teachout

“Only those who doubt really believe, and those who do not doubt are neither tempted against their faith nor do they truly believe.” Miguel de Unamuno, The Life of Don Quixote and Sanch…

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Goes On Strike by Artsjournal2

The chair of the negotiating committee for the union said in a statement, “Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday morning, March 11, picket lines will stretch across all of the doors of Orchestra Hall…

Broadway Heat: Kiss Me, Kate Edition: The Elite 8 by JK

HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor. BROADWAY HEAT: KISS ME, KATE EDITION And then there were 8. There were some shocking eliminations a…

A musical about the Cubs — 'Miracle' — readies for its opening day in Chicago by Chris Jones

Coming this spring, hard on the heels of opening day at Wrigley Field: A new Chicago-born stage musical, officially encouraged and approved by the Chicago Cubs and produced by a former state…

NEWS: Hattie Morahan, Jemima Rooper & Seth Numrich are cast in Theatr Clwyd & Menier Chocolate Factory’s Orpheus Descending by Press Releases

The full cast has been announced for the Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory’s co-production of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending. Theatr Clwyd’s artistic director Tamara H…

Andrew Scott to star in Noёl Coward’s Present Laughter at Old Vic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Matthew Warchus is to direct Andrew Scott in Noel Coward's Present Laughter at the Old Vic Theatre London in June 2019. This post Andrew Scott to star in Noёl Coward’s Pre…

Andrew Scott to star in Present Laughter at the Old Vic by Georgia Snow

Andrew Scott will star in Noel Coward’s Present Laughter at the Old Vic, it has been announced. Scott will lead a cast

Wake Up With BWW 3/11: GARY Begins Previews, BE MORE CHILL Reviews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Kick off another work week with the top stories from around the Broadway World

Diary of a theatre addict: A 9-show week — and a big professional change, too by Mark Shenton

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Victoria review, Leeds Grand Theatre, Northern Ballet: Superb performances make for fine company work by  zoë Anderson,  zoë Anderson

Thoughtful, ambitious and vividly danced, it's another success for a company going from strength to strength

‘A superficial study of truth and lies’: ALYS, ALWAYS – Bridge Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Alys, Always, a adaptation of Harriet Lane’s psychological and satirical bestseller, is neither vital, nor convincing.

Grosh Cares Grant: Amplifying performing arts, theater and more      by Admin

As the technology continues to advance, there have been more innovative ways for the theater and dance studios to bring shows to life. Creating a magical experience often involves the use of…

Respect – The Aretha Franklin Songbook Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Amber Riley, Cleopatra Higgins, Mica Paris and Jaki Graham star in Respect - The Aretha Franklin Songbook Tour This post Respect – The Aretha Franklin Songbook Tour first a…

FEATURED SHOW: Darkfield’s ‘deliciously eerie’, ‘breath-quickening’ Seance in its final week at VAULT Festival by Press Releases

Darkfield's Séance is now in its final week in London as this year's VAULT Festival winds to a close. Here's a reminder of what some of the critics - including two Mates - have said about t…

Ballet Bursting with Sunshine and Chivalry direct from London’s Royal Opera House by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal Opera House 2018/19 Live Cinema Season will exclusively present critically acclaimed choreographer Marius Petipa’s breathtaking ballet “Don Quixote,” on April 7 and 10, 2019,…

Adelaide Fringe: Kathy Lette’s Big Night Out by Arts Review

Why is it that the Cyndi Lauper song Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is so infectious? You’ve heard it a million times but it still resonates girls and fun. So, it’s fitting that Kathy Lette c…

Celebration: Yves Saint Laurent by Arts Review

Comparing the fruit of their labours to the efforts of the Ancient Egyptians, there is a grandiose belief held by those working for acclaimed fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent that their c…

“Dancing | Forward” at Kungliga Operan, Stockholm by Blouinartinfo

Kungliga Operan (The Royal Swedish Opera), Stockholm, presents “Dancing | Forward” through March 15, 2019.According to the website of Kungliga Operan, Serge Lifar’s crown jewel “Suit…

James Bay at The Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouinartinfo

The Beacon Theatre in New York presents James Bay, the Grammy-nominated musician along with special guest Noah Kahan. Bay will be on stage on March 12 and 13, 2019.“Electric Light” is th…

Chichester artistic director Daniel Evans: Good casting directors are worth their weight in gold by Daniel Evans

I’m not a great fan of surprises, generally. Secret birthday parties, unannounced guests and computer viruses are not my cup of tea.

Lyn Gardner: Regional theatres are not a training ground for London by Lyn Gardner

Adrian Scarborough’s assertion that London-based actors should commit to more work away from the capital to help support regional theatre is both

Mo Amer, refugee comedian: 'If you're angry, you can't fulfil your dreams' by Brian Logan

The Palestinian-US standup on British airports, his Netflix special The Vagabond and what he has in common with comic pals Guz Khan and Dave Chappelle There’s an auspicious precedent for H…

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (March 11-17) by Natasha Tripney

God of Chaos – Theatre Royal Plymouth Phil Porter returns to the Theatre Royal Plymouth following 2016’s The Man With the Hammer, with

Netflix and Sugar23 Acquire Rights to Erica Katz’s “The Boys’ Club” by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix and Sugar23 have acquired the rights to Erica Katz’s upcoming book “The Boys’ Club” in a rather competitive situation — and are developing a film based on the book. The sto…

Hamlet review – this fresh prince is fully and gloriously female by Catherine Love

Leeds PlayhouseAmy Leach’s thriller-like version of Shakespeare’s tragedy gives familiar lines a revelatory ring: there is zero suggestion that Tessa Parr is playing a male role It’s r…

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 3/10-3/11/2019

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, March 11, 2019 - Monday, March 11, 2019.

Operating Systems by Wendy Caster

I've had a challenging and satisfying few hours chewing on the ideas and questions posed by Gus Schulenburg's new play Operating Systems, which I saw this afternoon. The description of the…

Netflix to Adapt Bestselling Graphic Novel “Pashmina” by Blouin Artinfo

Netflix today announced that it would adapt Nidhi Chanani’s highly acclaimed, best-selling graphic novel “Pashmina” into an original CG animated musical. This will include celebrated w…

BBC Secures 47 Nominations at The RTS Awards 2019 by Blouin Artinfo

BBC has secured 47 nominations out of a total of 81 at The RTS Awards 2019.BBC was represented in categories covering drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, arts, daytime, events, and sport …

Take On Me — a-ha’s evergreen hit has been covered often, most recently by the band themselves

The Norwegian group’s breakthrough had a long gestation

ABC Australia Orders New Travel Series “Griff Off the Rails: Down Under” by Blouin Artinfo

ABC Australia has commissioned a factual series from Essential Media Group featuring the British comedian and travel presenter Griff Rhys Jones, who traverses Australia on the country’s mo…

Salome by Arts Review

It may be 114 years old but the Richard Strauss opera, Salome, has lost none of its ability to shock and unsettle, particularly as presented here in Gale Edwards extraordinarily visceral pro…

The Best Musical Tony Award Debate: 1984 by Mark Robinson

For “The Best Musical Tony Award Debate”, my new weekly series, I will take a look at the musicals nominated for Best Musical in one Tony Season, discuss and debate the contenders, the…

IMPRESSIONS: Vertigo Dance Company's "One. One & One" at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Vertigo Dance Company's "One. One & One" at Baryshnikov Arts Center, "The dirt — its smell, dust, and malleability —transports us to a country bound by the desert."…

Tony Nominee Mark Jacoby Stars in World Premiere of Vilna Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ira Fuchs’ play begins performances March 11 at Theatre at St. Clement's.

Taylor Mac's Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus Begins Previews on Broadway March 11 by Olivia Clement

The world premiere, starring Tony winner Nathan Lane, marks Pulitzer Prize finalist Mac's Broadway debut.

The Flea's Revival of Thomas Bradshaw's Southern Promises Begins March 11 by Olivia Clement

Artistic director Niegel Smith helms Bradshaw's 2008 play about the ongoing corrupting power of American slavery.

Darren Criss, Christopher Jackson, Teal Wicks, More Are Part of 2019 Broadway Backwards Concert March 11 by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Jenn Colella hosts the evening of gender-reversed twists on classic and modern favorites at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Nathan Lane, Kristine Nielsen & Julie White Debut Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Taylor Mac's Broadway-debut play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus kicks off performances at the Booth Theatre on March 11. George C. Wolfe directs the production, set to officially open on…

Experience Merce Cunningham's Legacy Throughout NYC - In honor of the late dance legend's 100th birthday, you can see his artistry and influence all o

In honor of the late dance legend's 100th birthday, you can see his artistry and influence all over town---Merce Cunningham would have turned 100 on April 16 and several local institutions a…