Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 29, 2019 by James Marino

HERCULES losers! ALMOST longer. Ensemble Studio Theatre announces. London WAITRESS changes shifts, Shannon and Sparks no longer WAITING, NYC DragCon gets hints from DISNEY’s best. “Today…

Photo Flash: First Look At Broadway-Bound CAGNEY At Pioneer Theatre Company

The pre-Broadway production of Cagney, based on the life of 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' star Academy Award winner James Cagney, has completed its casting and returns to the stage, opening at Salt…

‘Murder for Two’ — it’s a comedy, folks — opens Center Rep season in Walnut Creek by Randy McMullen

Center Repertory Company in Walnut Creek presents the two-actor (plus grand piano) comedy "Murder for Two."

Even More Important That Panels & Post-Show Discussions Be About Audience Experience by Joe Patti

Today I had a post appear on ArtsHacker where I point out some general tips for organizing panel discussions. This covers everything from pre- and post-show chats to conference panels. Essen…

Fleabag, Wyndham's Theatre review - superb swansong for modern classic by Veronica Lee

Final outing for Phoebe Waller-Bridge as her iconic creation We're saying goodbye to a much treasured friend. Fleabag will live on, of course – other actresses have and will inhabit the ro…

Book Review: “Underland: A Deep Time Journey” — Between Despair and Hope by Steve Provizer

Robert Macfarlane’s ability to limn the pull between beauty and cataclysm provides a dynamism that elevates this book well above the level of simple “nature” writing. The post Book Rev…

Fleabag, Wyndham's, London: Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings her show back to the stage – and it's still brilliant by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

The London run is the last time that Phoebe Waller-Bridge will perform her hit one-woman show

Sexy, subversive … and sad: Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag in West End premiere by Michael Billington

Wyndham’s Theatre, London The first night, playing to a celebrity-packed audience, felt like a coronation but Waller-Bridge still has the ability to spring surprises Six years after its de…

BWW TV: See Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, And More Preview Their Upcoming Gigs At Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below welcomed Broadway stars Jason Danieley, Nicole Henry, Krysta Rodriguez, and Shoshana Bean to preview their upcoming shows and give a sneak peek of what they've got in st…

Writer In Decline – What Happened by Artsjournal

Parul Sehgal: “Salman Rushdie fills a shelf, even two, nicely. He is the author of nearly 20 books — six published in the last 11 years alone, but of diminishing quality. The novels are …

This Person Doesn’t Exist And Never Said That. (The Growing DeepFake Crisis) by Artsjournal

As political advertisements already twist candidates’ words and manipulate the truth for the perfect soundbite, can you believe anything you hear when it can all be manufactured on any lap…

American Cities With The Most Creative Workers by Artsjournal

“The leading city, Washington, D.C., has nearly three times the concentration of the creative class of the most lagging city, Detroit.  In the four leading cities, the creative class make…

How A Priceless New Orleans Musical Archive Lost After Katrina Wound Up In A Storage Locker In Southern California by Artsjournal

“These are some of the founding documents of New Orleans funk. These tapes were part of that incredibly rich creative period that laid the groundwork for a lot of New Orleans music that fo…

Call Answered: Lauren O’Leary: "Little Gem" at Irish Repertory Theatre by Adam Rothenberg

With numerous credits overseas, actress Lauren O’Leary is making her Off-Broadway debut in Irish Repertory Theatre’s Little Gem. It’s so exciting to have been given the opportunity to …

Marilyn Banks-Winter, Jim Banks “Dr. Love”, AAECF, August 27, 2019 by Barry Gordin

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman show version of Fleabag is headed to movie theaters by Maureen Lee Lenker

You might want to kneel for this news. Fleabag, which began as a one-woman play and then became a hit Emmy-nominated TV series, is headed to the big screen. National Theatre Live, which regu…

Arts organisations receive £7.1m to develop more diverse arts leaders by Georgia Snow

Graeae Theatre Company, East London Dance and the company behind Coventry City of Culture are among the organisations receiving a share of

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Cast to Appear at Pop-Up Event

[the art project] a?" a one-day-only gallery event a?" will welcome cast members of the Broadway limited engagment - FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME - ANDREW BANCROFT, ANEESA FOLDS, ASHLEY PEREZ FLAN…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag review at Wyndham’s Theatre, London – ‘a triumphant return’ by Natasha Tripney

This has the feel of a victory lap. Following two series on the BBC, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag is now a fully-fledged cultural

Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber & Ephraim Sykes To Lead FIVE POINTS Concert At Feinstein's/54 Below

The new musicial, Five Points, which made its world premiere at Theater Latte Da in spring 2018, will be performed in concert September 16 at Feinstein's/54 Below.

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (10) by Robert Shuman

The greatest obstacle in the artistic development of an actor is hurry, the forcing of his immature powers, the eternal desire to play leading parts and tragic heroes.  To give heavy work t…

Odds & Ends: Renée Zellweger Teams Up with Sam Smith on Judy Soundtrack & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today.Renée Zellweger & Sam Smith Duet on Judy Soundtrack We're slowly learning more and more about the previously announced upco…

REWRITING THE RULES OF DRAG IN PARIS by Robert Shuman

(Laura Cappelle’s article appeared in The New York Times, 8/22; via Pam Green.) PARIS — Anémone, 65, an impersonator at the famous Chez Michou cabaret, and Freya Kor, 22, the winner of …

Broadway Q&A: Andy Grotelueschen of ‘Tootsie’ by Jeryl Brunner

The Tony nominee on tackling the wisecracking role of Jeff

Livestreaming The ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 

By . ASSITEJ Presents: The ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering 2019 livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network from Monday 2 September to Saturday 7 September.

Michael Kirk Lane’s “Just Because”…Because You Can’t Go Wrong by Michael Barbieri

You really can’t go wrong with Michael Kirk Lane! He’s charming; he’s childlike; he knows his way around comedic material and yet he can melt your heart with a tender ballad. In his ne…

VIDEO: Jerry Mitchell Discusses Choreography of BECOMING NANCY

The Alliance Theatre's is currently staging the world premiere musical, BECOMING NANCY. Hear from choreographer Jerry Mitchell.

Photo Coverage: Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez & More Preview Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below welcomed Jason Danieley, Nicole Henry, Krysta Rodriguez, and Shoshana Bean to preview their upcoming shows and give a sneak peek of what they've got in store.

VIDEO: In Rehearsal with 42nd Street Moon's TITANIC

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon presents TITANIC, showcasing 70 of the Bay Area's best singers and musicians.

Broadway’s Caissie Levy, Bradley Gibson, and Michael James Scott Join NYC DragCon Panel by Dan Meyer

The performers will join Frozen’s Noah J. Ricketts in the Alexis Michelle- and Nina West-moderated panel “Disney On Broadway: Serving Hair, Face, and Looks for 25 Years”

Page-to-Stage New Play Festival at the Kennedy Center by Keith Loria

For theater enthusiasts, Labor Day weekend isn’t about one last trip to the beach or three relaxing days at home. For those of us in D.C., it means it’s time for the annual Page-to-Stage…

New Victory Theater Unveils 2019–2020 LabWorks Artists by Olivia Clement

The artistic teams will be in residence at the theatre where they will develop new work for young audiences.

WATCH: How to Prepare Sheet Music for an Audition by Logan Culwell-Block

Attention all actors! Find out all the dos and don'ts of preparing sheet music for an audition, from sheet protectors to marking cuts.

Jazz CD Review: Jimmy Cobb’s “This I Dig of You” — A Mainstream Delight by Michael Ullman

Nothing in this session reminds us of the age of the principals. That in itself, if not miraculous, is at least impressive. The post Jazz CD Review: Jimmy Cobb’s “This I Dig of You” �…

Rock Concert Review: The Australian Pink Floyd Show — A Very Worthy Tribute by Adam Ellsworth

I’m able to pull the stick out of my ass long enough to enjoy a tribute performance when it is worthy, and the Australian Pink Floyd Show is more than that. The post Rock Concert Review: T…

Share The Wealth: A New Model For Art Fairs? by Artsjournal

For the first four editions of Future Fair, all 36 of the “Founding Galleries” who participate in the first version will split 35 percent of the profit. That might be nothing the first t…

Richard Booth, Who Created The Book Town Movement, Dead At 80 by Artsjournal1

He almost single-handedly turned the fading Welsh village of Hay-on-Wye into one of the world’s secondhand book capitals and a model followed by towns in more than a few other countries. �…

“Context Collapse” Theatens The Art World by Artsjournal

“Content collapse” and “narrative deficiency” are phenomena that characterize social media, where users have multiple distinct communities—friends, family members, colleagues—col…

Review: ‘Kids in the Hall,’ Rehashed for Adults in a Theater by Alexis Soloski

Kevin McDonald, once part of the Canadian comedy troupe, plays for audience nostalgia in ‘Kevin McDonald: Alive on 42nd Street.’

Spanish Stage Adaptation of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao to Premiere Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will debut at Repertorio Español in the fall.

Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Described as a multimedia production, "Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience" is actually a lecture by art historian Mark Rodgers to slides of the masterpieces of these two geni…

How Did the Stars of Hercules, Tootsie, and More Spend Their Summers? by Marc J. Franklin

Noah Galvin, Lilli Cooper, Jelani Alladin, and Stephanie Styles show us how Broadway enjoys the beautiful weather in New York City.

Lynn Nottage’s comic ‘Fabulation’ maps a slide down the social ladder by Celia Wren

As a fallen P.R. star, actress Felicia Curry drives the satire.

Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks Will No Longer Perform Waiting for Godot at TFANA by Olivia Clement

The theatre will go ahead with its season as planned.

Eighty Years Ago, The Idea Of The Good Witch Entered Popular Culture by Artsjournal1

The Wizard of Oz‘s Glinda the Good Witch of the North was the first sorceress figure not to wear black, cackle, have a cartoonishly ugly face, or do evil — and so became the grandmother …

YouTube Captions Suck. Now A Campaign To Fix Them by Artsjournal

Proper captions should not only fit the right words to a video’s audio content—a feat that automation struggles to achieve—but also use correct grammar and punctuation, describe sounds…

World Premiere Musical Almost Famous, Starring Colin Donnell, Extends One Week by Caitlin Moynihan

The previously announced world premiere musical of Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous has extended its run at San Diego's Old Globe. Originally scheduled to play through October 20, performances …

Chicago Star Desi Oakley Talks 'Painting the Sky Bright Red Roxie' and Her Favorite Pie by Caitlin Moynihan

The name on everybody's lips is going to be Desi Oakley, who has joined the ranking of women who have led Broadway's Chicago as Roxie Hart. Oakley stopped by Broadway.com's #LiveAtFive to ta…

Hamilton Tony Award Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry to Perform With Cincinnati Pops by Adam Hetrick

Goldsberry will perform from Hamilton, Rent, and The Lion King during her three-concert engagement.

Eight Tales of Pedro by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Produced by The Secret Theatre Written by Mark-Eugene Garcia Directed by Rodrigo Ernesto Bolaños Nominated for: Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role - Federico Mallet; Outstanding Original…

Lyric Opera of Chicago Finds Its Star-Crossed Lovers for Luisa Miller by Dan Meyer

Krassimira Stoyanova and Joseph Calleja star in the new-to-Chicago production helmed by Francesca Zambello.

How Wealthy Collectors Now Collect Museums by Artsjournal

“At the highest levels of art collecting, board memberships and other institutional affiliations are table stakes: it can be almost impossible to collect the most coveted art without them.…

Using Science Fiction To Teach Computer Science Students Ethics by Artsjournal1

“There’s a long, tangled debate over how to teach engineers ethics — and whether it’s even worth doing. … But Team Ethics is making a comeback. With the morality of Big Tech again …

In The Public Glare, Museums Think About Who Gets To Give Them Money by Artsjournal

“In the case of working with particular individuals, it’s clear there is a line. We would not accept donations from high-level visible criminals, or organisations that are egregious and …

Creating Comic Books For The Blind by Artsjournal1

“Working in a highly visual art form, [Chad] Allen managed to create an auditory experience that closely mimics the sensation of reading a comic book. A whooshing sound occurs whenever a p…

Why Household Appliances Are Now Getting Their Own Little Melodies by Artsjournal1

“No longer do household machines merely bing or plink or blamp, as they might have in a previous era when such alerts simply indicated that the clothes were dry or the coffee was brewed. �…

We Need A Plan To Survive Artificial Intelligence by Artsjournal

“The more time we have to prepare before superintelligent AI is achieved, the more likely we’ll survive what follows. But you’ll get total disagreement from scientists on how soon this…

Interview: Todrick Hall Joins ‘Waitress’ on Broadway by Matthew Wexler

YouTube sensation and "RuPaul's Drag Race" guest judge and choreographer Todrick Hall joins the Broadway company of "Waitress" through September 15. The post Interview: Todrick Hall Joins �…

Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart by Susan Miron

Two recordings serve up the music of Mozart in unusual packages. The post Classical Music CD Reviews: Two Refreshingly Different Takes On Mozart appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

Theater Review: “Cherry Docs” — Healing Hate by Bill Marx

David Gow’s earnest, intelligent drama about the fragility of identity, though somewhat glibly reassuring, generates powerful moments in this bare-bones production from the Acropolis Stage…

Watch Waitress' Colleen Ballinger on Side By Side By Susan Blackwell by Broadway.com

Colleen Ballinger discusses making her Broadway debut in Waitress, tells tales about toilet training her cat and even brings out her popular YouTube character Miranda Sings.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Desi Oakley of Chicago by Broadway.com

Desi Oakley stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring as Roxie in Chicago and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

Waitress' Colleen Ballinger Talks Toilet Training Her Cat, Prop Closet Surprises & More on Side By Side by Lindsey Sullivan

Todrick Hall and Colleen Ballinger of Waitress (Photo by Matthew Murphy)Though her YouTube character "Miranda Sings" has garnered her millions of followers, Colleen Ballinger has always been…

Text of the Day: Sam Wanamaker arrives on site by Aleks Sierz

One from the archives: In 1988, excavations began on the site of Shakespeare’s Globe and the occasion called for a symbolic moment.

The 7 Best Broadway Shows to See This Back To School Season by Mark Robinson

Fall 2019 on Broadway will be full of family-friendly fare

Ticket Giveaway: Fiddler on the Roof by Jonathan Mandell

Win two tickets to see “Fiddler on the Roof”  for free I loved this production directed by Joel Grey, which is in Yiddish with both English and Russian Supertitles. I loved it when it w…

Call Answered: Lexy Kolker: "Freaks" the film + being a child actress by Adam Rothenberg

At just 10 years old, Lexy Kolker, who you may recognize from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, is the lead in the upcoming genre-bending psychological thriller Freaks. I had the pleasure of speaking …

World Premiere of Almost Famous Musical, Starring Colin Donnell and Solea Pfeiffer, Extends by Andrew Gans

The musical will open the Old Globe’s 2019–2020 season in San Diego.

The Souvenir — Joanna Hogg’s story of class and creativity blurs fiction and real life

Honor Swinton Byrne plays a film-maker eager to capture working-class life

VIDEO: Billy Porter and More Go Behind The Scenes of Huntington's THE PURISTS

Billy Porter has been the name on everyone's lips this past year from stunning at the MET Gala to his Emmy nominated performance in Pose. Now he has put the directors hat on for The Purists …

Cast Complete for Argyle Theatre’s The Full Monty by Andrew Gans

The David Yazbek and Terrence McNally musical will begin performances September 12 in Long Island.

Cast Announced for West Side Story Choreographed by Hamilton’s Jon Rua by Adam Hetrick

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater production begins performances September 17.

Tencent Music: karaoke colossus

A negative anti-trust ruling could prove to be painful

Ensemble Studio Theatre Sets Season of New Plays by American Theatre Editors

The Off-Off Broadway theatre will produce works by Catya McMullen and Brittany K. Allen.

Discount Me In: How I Saw 30 Shows on a Student Budget by Sarah Bahr

A summer stage binge reminded one young journalist of the power of great storytelling, and that cheap tickets are out there if you know where to look.

Tamlyn Henderson & Cindy Belliott join Waitress by Eleni Cashell

Tamlyn Henderson is joining the cast of Waitress from 9 September as Earl. He will take over from Peter Hannah, whose final performance will be 7 September. The post Tamlyn Henderson & C…

Backbone review at Underbelly, Edinburgh – ‘cleverly choreographed circus’ by Thom Dibdin

Backbone, the latest touring circus show from Gravity and Other Myths, is a wonderful example of how to make something insanely difficult

See Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, Steven Spielberg, and More Visit Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Check out who stopped by The Great White Way this summer.

Mrs Lowry & Son — portrait of the artist as a belittled man

Timothy Spall is harangued by Vanessa Redgrave in this two-hander

Seahorse — how a trans man gave birth to a baby

Jeanie Finlay’s documentary follows an astonishing, unmissable story

Ben Hart: The Nutshell review at Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh – ‘slick, skilful magic show’ by Natasha Tripney

There’s a structural elegance to Ben Hart’s 2018 show The Nutshell. While many magic acts conclude with a routine that satisfyingly ties

Ensemble Studio Season to Launch With Catya McMullen’s Georgia Mertching Is Dead by Olivia Clement

The 2019–2020 season will also include the Off-Broadway premiere of Brittany K. Allen’s Redwood.

A Million Little Pieces — the misery memoir exposed as a fake

Sam Taylor-Johnson directs Aaron Taylor-Johnson in this husband-and-wife adaptation of James Frey’s 2003 book

Bait — resentment seethes in Mark Jenkin’s debut feature

This teasing, distinctive film is an us-and-them story set in a Cornish village

Louvre May Return Parthenon Frieze To Greece, At Least Temporarily by Artsjournal1

A proposal discussed by the French President Macron and Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis would see a “temporary exchange,” timed for the 2021 bicentennial celebration of Greek independenc…

A First: Edinburgh Fringe Ticket Sales Pass Three Million Mark by Artsjournal1

“A record overall tally of 3,012,490 for Fringe events was announced as the international and book festivals also reported a surge in business at the box office. The combined audience for …

Moving Toward Fair Pay For Dancers by Artsjournal1

“The dance field isn’t immune to the ‘gig economy’ that’s disrupting everything from buying groceries to getting a ride to the airport. … So it’s no surprise that artists feel …

People Who Attend Cultural Events Feel Better About Their Lives And Hometowns: Study by Artsjournal1

“A new study [commissioned by Arts Council England] has quantified just how much arts offerings influence people’s choice to relocate or stay in a particular city. And as it turns out, t…

New York’s Public Theater Tries Doing Without That Long, Long Ticket Line In Central Park by Artsjournal1

For years, standing and sitting in that hours-long queue for free Shakespeare in the Park tickets has been almost as much a part of the experience as the performance itself. But not everyone…

Composers Putting Listeners In Headphones: Innovation? Or Control-Freakiness? (Or Both?) by Artsjournal1

Headphones can enable an intimate listening experience even in a busy venue such as a train station. They can make up for the acoustic inadequacies of a room (or the outdoors), so that there…

Rebecca Caine: Trend for belting in musical theatre has created a more generic sound by Matthew Hemley

Musical theatre star Rebecca Caine has claimed that a “fashion for belting” has led to a more generic sound in shows. Caine,

‘Heart-wrenching performances’: APPROPRIATE – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★ by Rev Stan

Appropriate isn't my favourite Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play but it has enough in it of what I love about his writing to enjoy.

Inna de Yard — reggae ‘elders’ have their day in the sun

Peter Webber’s film follows surviving Jamaican artists as they record an album

Memory: The Origins of Alien — wrestling with a screen classic

Alexandre O. Phillippe’s film is a worthy companion to Ridley Scott’s space horror, released 40 years ago

Tamlyn Hendersen Will Join London Cast of Waitress by Adam Hetrick

Hendersen will co-star opposite Lucie Jones in the West End run of the Sara Bareilles musical.

Maesteg Town Hall in Wales to build new studio theatre by Giverny Masso

Maesteg Town Hall in Wales is to build a new studio theatre as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment. The 70-seat capacity studio

International City Theatre Announces 2019-20 season. by American Theatre Editors

For its 35th season, the California company will present five plays.

Geffen Welcomes 6 New Playwrights to Writers’ Room by Olivia Clement

The program for L.A.-based writers heads into its second year this fall.

See Kara Lindsay, Ilana Levine, and More in Changemakers: A Celebration of Women and StateraArts Concert at Green Room 42 by Marc J. Franklin

Members of the theatre community joined television and film vets to support the ongoing fundraiser for StateraArts August 22.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Joseph Marcell to Star in Ages of the Moon by Dan Meyer

The U.K. premiere of the Sam Shepard play also stars Christopher Fairbank.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Juilliard School, Goodspeed Musicals, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill's Job Listings offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry.

Sam Shepard’s Ages Of The Moon at The Vaults announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Joseph Marcell and Christopher Fairbank are to star in the UK Premiere of Sam Shepard's Ages Of The Moon at The Vaults Theatre this October. This post Sam Shepard’s Ages Of…

Five Burning Questions with L.O.V.E.R. Playwright and Star Lois Robbins

Lois Robbins talks creating her revealing new solo show L.O.V.E.R.,

WATCH: Hercules’ Krysta Rodriguez Talks About Seared, Her Solo Show at Feinstein’s/54 Below, and Sings ‘Part of Your World’ in Her ‘Elevator by Roberto Araujo

The Smash and Younger star answers as many questions as she can in her (long) elevator ride from the green room to stage.

Jac Yarrow on the Thrill of His Professional Stage Debut in London's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Matt Wolf

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a regular visitor to the London stage but there's never in my extensive experience been as likable an…

Aussie actor Tamlyn Henderson joins the London cast of Waitress in the role of Earl

With credits already including the UK and international tour of Mamma Mia! and Australian productions of Les Misérables and The Sound of Music, Tamlyn Henderson is not short of credentials …

Tamlyn Henderson joins cast of Waitress London by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The revolving door of cast changes continues with the announcement that Tamlyn Henderson is announced to join the cast of Waitress London. This post Tamlyn Henderson joins ca…

Watch This Cut Song From Disney’s Aladdin by Ruthie Fierberg

Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott duet in this deleted scene from the live action remake.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Judy Soundtrack to Feature Sam Smith and Rufus Wainwright Duets with Renée Zellweger by Dan Meyer

The Judy Garland biopic and soundtrack will both debut September 27.

Russell Brand and Lena Dunham Among Writers Contributing to Cracked, About Mental Health and Addiction by Andrew Gans

Brand, who will also appear at the September event, is curating the evening of seven solo performances at the Old Vic.

Cast Complete for World Premiere of Emily White’s Pavilion by Andrew Gans

Theatr Clwyd’s production will play the Anthony Hopkins Theatre beginning September 26.

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 8/28/19. by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 8/28/19. Five Theatre Picks for Fall, CT Repertory Theatre's new season, Five College New Music Festival and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

Lion and Unicorn artistic director David Brady – ‘There is never enough time or money in fringe theatre’ by John Byrne

Although I had been working with my own company since 2016, I have learned so much from my first experience in the

Curtainup Feature: How "Streaming" Eased the Summer of My Discontent by Elyse Sommer

My summer 2019 streaming of two blockbuster multi-episode productions like Madam Secretary and The Crown confirmed the synergy between on screen and stage enterta…

Musical Boca Bound Shows It’s Possible To Repair Relationships by Bill Hirschman

It took a crushed femur for Boca Raton resident Bonnie Logan to find her passion – writing for the stage. Indeed, if Logan hadn’t broken the thickest bone of the human skeleton, she wou…

Making Theatre Accessible to All by Madison Parrotta

My Thespian Journey The post Making Theatre Accessible to All appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Diary: Fleabag is not the only F word on everyone’s lips by Tabard

Fleabag has clearly been a hit with thousands who have seen it on stage and huge swathes of the country who tuned

Obituary: Freda Dowie – actor who portrayed the long-suffering mother in Distant Voices, Still Lives by Michael Quinn

Freda Dowie will be best remembered as the abused, long-suffering mother in Terence Davies’ autobiographical film Distant Voices, Still Lives, a role

Hamlet: August 29 by Harry Venning

Who should play Jewish roles? your views, August 29 by The Stage

I remember when actors were required to actually act, and when the obsession with representation to the point of absurdity – as

The Secret River, National Theatre review - turbulent tale of Australia's past by Rachel Halliburton

A resonant tragedy of mutual incomprehension, fresh from the Edinburgh Festival Neil Armfield’s resonant, turbulent production of Kate Grenville’s classic Australian novel The Secret Riv…

Review: M.E.H, The Place, Bedford by Alex Felice

Review: M.E.H, The Place, Bedford4.0starsAs part of a collaboration with The Place, Bedford, we are publishing reviews by three young writers between June and August 2019. This is the final …

‘Has Britain neglected European theatre?’ – 75 years ago in The Stage by The Stage

As the Second World War entered its final year, our editorial posed a question that seems strangely evergreen. “Can one, in these

Treemonisha review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘Scott Joplin’s rediscovered opera’ by George Hall

Of Scott Joplin’s two operas, one is entirely lost and the other, Treemonisha, exists only in vocal score. Despite the composer having

2019 Fringe Festival Spotlight: LGBTQ+ by Seth Boyce

Fringe if you’re glad to be gay! Fringe if you’re happy that way! Created and performed by queer artists, these shows explore issues of sexuality and gender identity through music, theat…

Harry Delf: From the Footlights to the Friars by Trav S.D.

Harry Delf (1892-1964) had a hand in nearly every facet of show biz. The younger brother of Miss Juliet Delf, he attended Columbia, then went into vaudeville, where he partnered with the lik…

Tell us in 10: Nicholai La Barrie, Director of Young People at Lyric Hammersmith by Eleni Cashell

Answering our Tell us in 10 questions this week is Nicholai La Barrie, Director of Young People at Lyric Hammersmith. The post Tell us in 10: Nicholai La Barrie, Director of Young People at …

How the arts and human rights come together at Dublin festival by Nick Awde

Mary Moynihan tells Nick Awde how she hopes the events will shine a light on the work of human rights defenders around

Manual therapist and vocal coach Stephen King: ‘Take vocal health seriously’ by John Byrne

Where do you work? In addition to my work with my own company, King Manual Therapy, I have also taught vocal anatomy

New writing in drama schools: a boost for students and playwrights by Sarah Lambie

With many drama schools now commissioning new writing for their students, Sarah Lambie looks at how the experience can give students an

How to Design Your School Production on a Budget by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s best designers offer pro tips to create lights, sets, sounds, and costumes on a dime—that look like a million bucks.

Meet The Muses Leading Disney’s Hercules at the Public Theater by Ruthie Fierberg

Tamika Lawrence, Rema Webb, Ramona Keller, and newcomers Brianna Cabrera and Tieisha Thomas talk about taking on the gospel truths of the iconic ladies for the Public Works production in the…

92Y Taps Juilliard Dance Director Taryn Kaschock Russell to Lead Harkness Dance Center by Adam Hetrick

Russell will focus on diversifying programming at the historic institution that has served as a hub for new talent in modern dance since its founding in 1935.

How the Istanbul Fringe Festival took its cues from Edinburgh by Nick Awde

As more fringe festivals are launched all over the world, Nick Awde talks to the co-artistic director of Istanbul’s inaugural event about

ONE HIT WONDERS: Tony Winners Won and Done by JK

Anais Mitchell won the 2019Tony for Best Score for herBroadway debut, Hadestown.Will she be back? Last week, we ran a very successful article about Tony Award winners who have been missing i…

REVIEW: Candide, Komische Oper Berlin ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves  reviews Leonard Bernstein's Candide at Komische Oper Berlin. This post REVIEW: Candide, Komische Oper Berlin ✭✭✭✭ first appeared on British Theatre. Hu…

Snapshot: Ethel Merman sings “There’s No Business Like Show Business” by Terry Teachout

Ethel Merman sings Irving Berlin’s “There’s No Business Like Show Business” (from Annie Get Your Gun) on Shower of Stars. She is introduced by Red Skelton. This episode was origina…

‘Once again Icke has pulled off a brilliant reframing’: THE DOCTOR – Almeida Theatre ★★★★ by Carole Woddis

Problematic, troubling, with a cast who give of themselves with unstinting commitment, once again Icke has pulled off a brilliant reframing in The Doctor.

11 Scholarships for Arts Majors by Ana Sophia Acosta

If you're thinking about going to college for a degree in the arts, our roundup of scholarships could help you get there without breaking the bank!

10 of the Best Custom Playbill Programs Created With PLAYBILLder in 2019 by Logan Culwell-Block

These schools, community theatres, and weddings used PLAYBILLder to create custom Broadway-quality programs.

11 shows worth seeing in Toronto theatres this fall by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic,carly Maga - Theatre Critic

From Kat Sandler’s Yaga to SpongeBob SquarePants, our critics’ picks of productions worth your time and money.

Trump in Space offers toothless satire for troubled times by Jack Helbig

Laugh Out Loud's LA import can't find the funny. Few things age as quickly as topical satire, especially in an age of unrestrained Twitter bursts and 24-hour new…

(Non)Fiction fails to convince us of its premise by Catey Sullivan

Jillian Leff's world premiere for Right Brain Project offers a fantasy version of the publishing world. Playwright Jillian Leff's tale of a rookie novelist whose…

Cross-dressers and gay men meet at Harvey Fierstein's Casa Valentina by Kt Hawbaker

A gender-bending Catskills resort in 1962 takes center stage at Pride Films & Plays My favorite question as an arts journalist is "Why now?" When Harvey Fier…

Changing spaces by Kathleen Hinkel

Douglas, Union, and Grant Parks have served as valued community centers for Chicago since the mid-1800s. Today, all three parks host thousands of attendees for popular private music festival…

The Camino Project combines pilgrimage and theater by Josh Flanders

Theatre Y's ambulatory production stretches over six hours and five miles—and it's worth your time and effort. In 2017, members of Chicago's Theatre Y made an …

Into the Woods hews a fresh, intimate path into Stephen Sondheim's musical by Kerry Reid

At Writers Theatre, Gary Griffin stages a rich and rewarding revival of the popular fairy-tale mash-up. In Look, I Made a Hat, the second volume of his lyrics an…

Musical Theatre Academy resolves compliance case with Charity Commission following safeguarding concerns by Georgia Snow

London drama school the Musical Theatre Academy has agreed to review its safeguarding procedures and its financial processes following a compliance case

‘Running a theatre is very definitely hard work’: Director David Brady on running Lion & Unicorn Theatre, now premiering At Last by Featured Content

Proforca Theatre Company launches its second season in charge at north London's Lion & Unicorn Theatre with the premiere of its own commission play At Last. We caught up with artistic di…

NEWS: Tale of female liberation and the American Dream, Lone Star Diner, comes to Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre by Featured Content

Modern America, misogyny, money making and muffins - they can all be found at the Lone Star Diner, the new play from Cameron Corcoran that brings the US to the Omnibus Theatre next week. Boo…

Russell Brand to curate a monologue night, with writers including Matthew Perry and Lena Dunham by Eleni Cashell

Russell Brand curates Cracked at the Old Vic, a night of seven solo performances written in response to a growing conversation around mental health. The post Russell Brand to curate a monolo…

Green Room: How can West End theatre be improved? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​ Dickie

Careers Clinic: What should we look for in a stage school? by John Byrne

I am asking this question on behalf of three people – myself, my husband and our 10-year-old son. He is currently in

Review: Summer in the city brings a 'Gem' to the Hill by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Playwrights’ solid production of August Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean” has risen from the grassy hillside at 1839 Wylie Ave. 

Dear West End Producer: How many recalls would you consider suitable? by @westendproducer

how many recalls is suitable https://t.co/PwBI6Genoh — Andrew Lawden (@tobe2b) August 21, 2019 That entirely depends on the type of production and

REVIEW: The Secret River, National Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews the Sydney Theatre Company's production of The Secret River now playing at the National Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: The Secret River, National T…

As You Like It review at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch – ‘warm, vibrant and accessible’ by Dave Fargnoli

When unjust rulers erode our sense of community for selfish political ends, running off to start a better society in the woods

Lena Dunham and Matthew Perry pen monologues for Old Vic event curated by Russell Brand by Matthew Hemley

Writers including Friends star Matthew Perry and Girls creator Lena Dunham have penned monologues about mental health and addiction, as part of

Obituary: Julia Farron – ‘ballet dancer and teacher with an impeccable sense of style’ by Michael Quinn

Dancer Julia Farron, who has died at the age of 96, may not have achieved the celebrity status of her peers Margot

Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets for MEAN GIRLS On Sale Sept. 8 by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for Mean Girls — the record-breaking new musical comedy [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces Tickets for MEAN GIRLS On Sale S…

‘Completely beguiling & emotionally true’: AS YOU LIKE IT – Hornchurch by Ian Foster

The Public Acts programme produces another winner in As You Like It at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, community theatre at its absolute best.

Macbeth by Lara Altunian

The post Macbeth appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Panels And Post Show Discussions by Joe Patti

Conversations around performances and events really can enhance the experience for people, but making it an effective and enjoyable experience can take some preparation and discipline. One o…

Government help alone will not fix cuts to arts coverage by Alistair Smith

Arts journalism is facing a tricky time – it has been pushing against a strong headwind for a few years now. It

Lyric Hammersmith’s Rachel O’Riordan: ‘I have no interest in being anything other than collaborative’ by Sam Marlowe

As she makes her directorial debut as artistic director of the Lyric Hammersmith, Rachel O’Riordan talks to  Sam Marlowe about her unorthodox

David Benedict: How to avoid turning Romeo and Juliet into musical farce by David Benedict

Angela Lansbury, furiously lit up with self-belief, slaying the audience as she devoured Rose’s Turn in Gypsy; Elaine Stritch weaving seamlessly in

Deliberate Practice Better Than A lot of Practice by Joe Patti

The Guardian recently had a story about a study debunking the idea that it took 10,000 hours of practice to master a skill. I have written a number of posts on the subject over the last few …

Cara Delevingne and Orlando Bloom star in fantastical Carnival Row

In the new Amazon Prime series, a Ripper-esque murder mystery features fairies and marauders

Round House Theatre in Bethesda reveals its major makeover. Here’s what you’ll see when you visit. by Keith Loria

After being out of house since January to make room for extensive renovations, Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Md., has unveiled its new space just in time for its exciting 2019-2020 season…

Last change to register for fall Leadership programs at Banff Centre by Artsjournal

Step into your potential and take a Leadership program at Banff Centre this fall.

Last Chance to Register for Sculpture Conference by Artsjournal

Join the International Sculpture Center in Portland, OR for the 29th International Sculpture Conference: The Multifaceted Maker . This four-day conference will include panel discussions, a k…

Mark Cousins: ‘A lot of people don’t remember what conflict is’

The film-maker’s new documentary chronicles Northern Ireland’s Troubles through films and cinema

How Do You Remember the House You Grew Up In? - Theater Mitu's latest experimental piece deconstructs the concept of home, with an assist from technol

Theater Mitu's latest experimental piece deconstructs the concept of home, with an assist from technology and Chekhov---Rubén Polendo can clearly explain how he and his Theater Mitu c…

Remembering Pacific Overtures by Mark Robinson

Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, particularly when he was paired with director Harold Prince, moved and shaped musical through bold experiments that challenged audiences while unearthi…