Baby Reindeer and The Shark Is Broken are postponed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Baby Reindeer and The Shark Is Broken will no longer be presented at the Ambassador's Theatre, London and are seeking to reschedule later in the year. This post Baby Reindeer…

Broadway is still selling tickets for April performances. But why? by New York Theater

You can currently buy tickets for dates in April to shows that were on Broadway when Governor Andrew Cuomo shut down all the theaters on March 12th for at least a month. On Telecharge and Ti…

Só Dança joins with Place of Hope for prevention of human trafficking by Admin

Although many of us would prefer not to believe it, human trafficking – the recruitment and exploitation of at-risk youths – continues to be a huge problem in the United States, and glob…

Arts Centre Melbourne announces new digital program: Together with you by Peter J Snee

Arts Centre Melbourne today announced a new digital initiative – Together with you – to uplift, comfort, educate and entertain local

“One Song at a Time”: Audition Suggestions for Anastasia by Character by Performerstuff

“One Song at a Time”: Audition Suggestions for Anastasia by Character Written by Leryn Turlington April 3rd, 2020 Here are audition choices for lead, supporting, and ensemble char…

Zeitgeist Dance Theatre hiring dancers for its inaugural season by Admin

Self-described obsessive learners Yusha-Marie Sorzano and Francisco Gella are blazing a trail with their creation of Zeitgiest Dance Theatre. The two met in Los Angeles over a dinner that en…

Through the darkness of COVID-19 comes light and reflection by Admin

Canceled. Postponed. Closed. These are just some of the words the dance industry has come to face in the wake of COVID-19. Whether you’re dancing for Lizzo, performing at an NBA halftime s…

Recapping Smash 2.07: Coffee and Croissants, Anyone? by Mark Peikert

Julia apologizes, Eileen is imperious, Jimmy scowls, and more on this episode of Smash!

Recapping Smash 2.08: Coffee and Croissants, Anyone? by Mark Peikert

Julia apologizes, Eileen is imperious, Jimmy scowls, and more on this episode of Smash!

20th annual WATCH Award winners by Nicole Hertvik

Announcement of Awards: 20th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (THE WATCH AWARDS) The 2019 WATCH Award winners were announced on April 4th, 2020. The ceremony was canceled due …

Audible offers free audio-plays of hits from the New York stage by Deb Miller

For a limited time, Audible Theater, a division of Amazon, is offering free audio versions of a selection of popular stage productions from the past year, narrated by the original cast. So i…

New Australian Musical MY BRILLIANT CAREER releases cast recording by Gabi Bergman

Last year, the genius duo of Mathew Frank and Dean Bryant brought a new musical to the stage. Based on

Watch Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Return to Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

Sing Along to the HAMILTON Cast Recording With Cast Members on April 10!

On April 10, join Hamilton cast members for a new #HamAtHome singalong of the entire Original Broadway Cast Album!

VIDEO: Sir Patrick Stewart Continues Shakespeare Sonnet Series, With Sonnet 16

Patrick Stewart is continuing his #ASonnetADay posts on Twitter. This time he is reading Sonnet 16.

VIDEO: Michigan Opera Singer Carlos Seise Performs For Neighbors on His Porch

A Michigan opera singer, Carlos Seise, has been taking to his front porch to perform for his neighbors.

Video Roundup: Catch Up on Andrew Barth Feldman's Broadway Jackbox Series - Featuring Alex Brightman, Rob McClure, Patti Murin, Matt Doyle, and More!

While stuck inside, Dear Evan Hansen's Andrew Barth Feldman has rounded up some of his friends for a livestreamed series of Jackbox gameplay. The most recent guests have included members o…

Two New Emergency Relief Grants Created to Help Members of the Theater Community

Two more emergency relief grants have been created to help members of the theater community amidst the current health crisis. 

Politicians Want to Rescind Kennedy Center's Emergency Funding Due to Furloughs

It was recently announced that the Kennedy Center will furlough hundreds of employees, shortly after receiving $25 million in emergency funding. Now, according to The Washington Post, some p…

VIDEO: Shonn Wiley and Irina Dvorovenko Perform in Encores! ON YOUR TOES in New #EncoresArchives VIdeo

New York City Center is presenting the #EncoresArchives series! They will be posting daily highlights from their musical theater vault from Encores!, Encores! Off-Center, and Gala producti…

Woolly Mammoth uses its 3-D printer to help hospitals save lives by Tim Treanor

For years, theater artists have used their skills to create stage illusions from unlikely ingredients. Today, at Woolly Mammoth, two artists are using those skills to save lives. The artists…

Your Doodles from Week 3! | LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! by The Kennedy Center

STARS IN THE HOUSE. by Corine Cohen

Listen to Corine’s podcast about “Tale of The Allergist’s,Wife.” The post STARS IN THE HOUSE. appeared first on BroadwayShowbiz.com.

Theatre News: Announcement of Awards of 20th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

And now for the Winners (Winners appear in bold font)… Nominations for outstanding technical achievements. Outstanding Set Design in a Musical (5) Zachary Ball – Guys and Dolls – Po…

Celia-Keenan Bolger Launches #BroadwayFeedsBellvue Meal Train

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Gideon Glick, and Victoria Myers have launched a Meal Train called #BroadwayFeedsBellvue.

Cappies Nominations Listed; Livestreamed Awards May 19 by Bill Hirschman

The South Florida Cappies program honoring student achievement in high school theater and criticism managed to finish its season and vote on the awards despite the challenge of COVID-19 that…

Alley Theatre Moves Chisa Hutchinson's Amerikin and Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone to 2020–2021 Season by Ryan McPhee

The two titles were slated to play the Houston venue this spring prior to the coronvirus pandemic.

Peter Bart: The Glitz Is Gone From Croisette And We Wonder Can Cannes Recapture The Glamour This Year by Peterbartdeadline

The Palais is now home to the homeless. An occasional dog walker strolls the deserted Croisette. Once jammed restaurants on Rue St. Antoine are locked, as is the Hotel Du Cap. Cannes would n…

LIFE SKETCHES (SHORT SCENES AND MONOLOGUES): “AT THE DOG PARK” (5) by Robert Shuman

By Bob Shuman Photo of Juno (Junie) SCENE: A dog park in the Bronx. There are two benches. The first is near the entrance to the run—the second is toward the opposite end. MARY JANE, early…

Drag Race’s Jan Sport on Impersonating Bernadette Peters, Feeling Her Frozen Fantasy, More by Ryan McPhee

The New York City-based drag queen channeled the Tony winner in this season’s “Snatch Game” challenge.

Watch Shonn Wiley and Irina Dvorovenko in City Center Encores! On Your Toes by Andrew Gans

The second week of videos, part of the venue's series featuring highlights from New York City Center's Encores!, spotlights the work of Rodgers and Hart.

The College Showcase Must Go On (Virtually!) - Part 13

We've been compiling videos from college seniors all around the country for our new daily showcase series. Although their performances were cancelled, the show must go on-- virtually!

Watch Rob McClure & the Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Lend Their Voices to the New Song 'As Long as There Is Love' by Broadway.com

Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire musical might be on hold, but that's not stopping the show's talented cast from sharing its original score. The production has offered up a heartwarming new video …

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Showrunner Austin Winsberg Is Bringing a Weekly Dose of Broadway to NBC by Diep Tran

Austin Winsberg may currently be working in television, but he will have you know that he is a big theater nerd. Winsberg, the showrunner for NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, also w…

Can VAULT Festival survive Coronavirus? by A Younger Theatre

Matt Burtcher and Andy George, Directors of the terrific VAULT Festival are facing incredible uncertainty because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Here, they write about the potentially grave im…

Watch Charles Busch, Faith Prince, Andrea Martin, More Read The Tale of the Allergist's Wife on Plays in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House is a spinoff of Stars in the House, the daily benefit series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley to benefit The Actors Fund.

Concord Jazz To Release ELLA 100: LIVE AT THE APOLLO on 4/24 by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Concord Jazz will release “Ella 100: Live At The Apollo!” on April 24. This new [...]

Paramount Theatre’s Connection: A Social Media Concert Series Launches April 4 @ 8pm by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Tune in to Paramount Theatre’s Facebook page tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, at 8 p.m. CST, [...]

‘As vibrantly funny as ever’: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS – National Theatre ★★★★★ (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

It would be fair to say that right now what the British public need right now is a laugh – particularly if they are missing going to the theatre – which is why it was a stroke of genius …

Announcement of two emergency grants for the theater community with application deadlines in April and May by Deb Miller

In response to the widespread impact of COVID-19 on the theater community, two more philanthropic organizations have recently announced the availability, by application, of emergency support…

The Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Sings the Musical's 'As Long as There Is Love' From Their Homes by Ryan McPhee

While they can't perform on Broadway at the moment, they have an inspirational message for theatre lovers.

VIDEO: Nurse Performs 'Amazing Grace' For Her Colleagues at a Staff Meeting

A touching video has been released for a nursed singing 'Amazing Grace' for her colleagues at a staff meeting, as they prepared to continue treating patients amidst the current health crisis.

Rachel Potter and Marty Thomas Release New Single, "Lover, You Matter To Me"

Rachel Potter (The X Factor, Broadway) and fellow Broadway veteran, Marty Thomas, released their new single, 'Lover, You Matter To Me' today, Friday, April 3rd.

Theatre News: 2020 ‘Contemporary American Theater Festival’ Canceled by Max Garner

Ed Herendeen, Producing Director of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, announced via email yesterday that this year’s event has been canceled: On behalf of our staff: Peggy, Trent…

Listening Party: Revisit Aida with Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Six star Abby Meuller recommends listening to the Broadway cast recording of the Elton John and Tim Rice pop opera.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon by NPR

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, comedic writers and producers, join us along with panelists Mo Rocca, Roxanne Roberts, and Alonzo Bodden.

The Daily Distraction: Remembering Laurie Beechman and Her Magical Belting Arms by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway powerhouse was born on this day in 1953.

VIDEO: English National Opera Thanks the NHS With Piece From HMS PINAFORE

The English National Opera created a special video as a thank you to the NHS. The company has rewritten a piece from Gilbert and Sullivan's HMS Pinafore.

VIDEO: Carol Swarbrick Sings "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" ​From WHITE CHRISTMAS

5th Avenue Theatre has released a new video of Carol Swarbrick singing 'Let Me Sing and I'm Happy' a??from White Christmas. 

VIDEO: Watch The Wooster Group's Full Production of HAMLET For Free

Through April 7, watch The Wooster Group's full production HAMLET for free.

VIDEO: Watch The Playhouse Theatre's Full 2015 Production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

The Playhouse Theatre's full production of The Rocky Horror Show is now available to stream on YouTube!

Mirvish Extends Suspension of Performances in All Toronto Theatre, Affecting Hamilton, Come From Away, More by Andrew Gans

Mirvish Productions operates four theatres in downtown Toronto: the Royal Alexandra, the Princess of Wales, the Ed Mirvish, and the CAA.

Nick Hern Books launches new virtual reading group by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Theatre publishers Nick Hern Books have launched The NHB Playgroup, a new initiative offering one free play each week to read and discuss, plus a Q&A with the writ…

Esther Howard: Comedy, High and Low by Trav S.D.

Esther Howard (1892-1965) is best remembered for playing dowagers and dames in comedies and crime dramas, but she had range — she also did Irish characters, homeless women, lady criminals …

Only The Brave, new British musical to be streamed for free by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New British musical Only The Brave is now available to watch online for free. The musical stars Caroline Sheen and David Thaxton. This post Only The Brave, new British musica…

Something to look forward to: Preprofessional Dancer Institute by Admin

For five days every Labor Day weekend, up to 75 young dancers-in-training from all over the world descend on Santa Fe, a small city at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Northern …

Alley Theatre's 2020-21 Season to Include CLUE, Duncan Sheik's NOIR, and More!

The Alley Theatre has announced its 74th season for 2020-21, which includes the previously announced Clue, the world premiere of Duncan Sheik's new show, Noir, and more!

Mercury Theatre Colchester launch online programming by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mercury Theatre, Colchester this week launched their new online programme of work, Mercury Online, offering digitally accessible activities to entertain and engage all ages T…

NYC Theater’s Future Unknown by Barry Gordin

NYC Theater’s Future Unknown: Coronavirus Pandemic Continues to Ravage Broadway By: David Sheward April 4, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the New York theater worl…

A Look Back at The Tank's 2019–2020 Season by Olivia Clement

Photos from a season that was cut short, and testimonials from the artists who now call the theatre home.

Lorraine and Rognan: A Doomed Dance Team by Trav S.D.

A brief sketch on the husband-wife eccentric dance team of Lorraine and Rognan, best known for their appearances in two Hollywood musicals, and the spectacular, tragic end of their act durin…

One Man, Two Guvnors, National Theatre at Home review – bliss, utter comic bliss by Aleks.sierz

NT Live version of this masterpiece of farce is now available for free Armchair theatre-lovers rejoice. During the lockdown, the National Theatre is streaming a selection of its past hits fo…

West End and UK Theatre performers on Cameo: An Index

There’s no doubt many of us are missing our favourite shows and performers. Whilst we’re sad to not get to visit the theatre, the performers are also missing their jobs; for many, it’s…

’An entertaining performance from a magnetic performer’: I, MALVOLIO – TOURING (Online Review) by Laura Kressly

I, Malvolio is Tim Crouch’s retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night through the eyes of the blighted and picked-upon puritan, Malvolio. It’s the fourth time Crouch has written such an…

Showstopper Of The Day – The Greatest Musical Theatre Numbers by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Showstopper Of The Day was launched in response to home isolation during the COVID-19 period. This is the complete list and videos. This post Showstopper Of The Day – The G…

Three Tall Women's Alison Pill Finds Her 6 Degrees of Broadway Separation by Roberto Araujo

How did she connect her role in the Tony-nominated Best Revival to her Broadway debut in The Lieutenant of Inishmore?

Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and More Opened in Kinky Boots on Broadway in 2013 by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award–winning musical opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre April 4, 2013.

Facetime Interview: The Golden Gays NYC 2020 Celebrity Cruise Interview by Adam Rothenberg

Picture it. The High Seas. Aboard the inaugural Golden Fans at Sea cruise on Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity. The Golden Gays NYC & I sat down to catch up on all things Golden Girls, Golde…

Contemporary American Theater Festival rescheduled to July 2021 by News Desk

For the past thirty years, the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, has produced and developed new plays in rotating repertory. DC M…

The Band musical UK Tour 2020 – coming soon? by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Band musical UK Tour 2020 - Producer David Pugh is dropping some major hints that the musical by Tim Firth featuring the music of Take That may be coming back This post T…

An exceptionally insightful period of shows means Chekhov’s secrets are finally emerging by Maryam Philpott

Three Sisters at the National Theatre, Uncle Vanya at the Harold Pinter and The Seagull at the Playhouse Theatre have all taken very different approaches to reworking Chekhov, bringing fresh…

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat now by Peter J Snee

Watch the 1999 adaptation of the hit Lloyd-Webber stage musical right here until midnight Sunday 5 April. Based on the

Londoners get used to coronavirus lockdown — in pictures

Spring has not stopped as people stay indoors but it is the only thing to have remained the same

“New Dramaturgies:” Insights Into Mark Bly’s Playwriting Exercises. Interview with Mark Bly by Mary Davies

Mark Bly is an American dramaturg, editor, and lecturer. He was the chair of the MFA Playwriting Program at the Yale School of Drama from 1992-2004 while being the associate artistic directo…

Fun & Games: Drama Class Scavenger Hunt by Kerry Hishon

Distance Learning Note: This blog post is written for an in-class scavenger hunt. But, this is an activity that can easily be adapted for distance learning. Students can work independently t…

VIDEO: Frank Wildhorn Launches Home Concerts with JEKYLL & HYDE

Composer Frank Wildhorn posted the first in series of home concerts he will be sharing while theatre fans are social distancing at home.

ONLINE SCREENING PREMIERE: Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 pm "Amy’s Victory Dance" a Documentary by Emmy Nominee, Brian Thomas by The Dance Enthusiast

In the  ONLINE SCREENING PREMIERE:  Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 pm "Amy’s Victory Dance" a Documentary by Emmy Nominee, Brian Thomas: "The uplifting and inspiring documentary follows the sto…