John R. Lewis’s last remarks in support of Black Lives Matter marchers by Guest Writer

“Without the arts, without music, without dance, without drama, without photography, the civil rights movement would have been like a bird without wings.” – John Lewis The Honorable Jo…

IRC Goes Into the Absurd with A Weekly Virtually Existential Dinner Conversation by Christopher Munden

Philly's absurdist theater company continues to bring good nothingness to life even in this time of absurd nothingness

YIRRAMBOI – A breath-taking celebration of the longest living Cultures in existence by Sean McLoughlin

The Creative Team behind YIRRAMBOI, Australia’s premiere First Nations celebration, are thrilled to announce that YIRRAMBOI will return from 6 to

NYC’s Only Theater Bookstore is Open for Business by Jonathan Mandell

There are some 750 books on display in Bravo’s Book Nook, the only theater bookstore in New York, and possibly the only one open in the country. That’s not a lot of books for a bookstore…

Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories is back for the month of August by Peter J Snee

For the month of August, as part of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Together With You program, families will be able to immerse

Russell Crowe is lumbering and sulphurous in thriller Unhinged

Things get worse and worse in Derrick Borte’s cheerfully brutal road rage film

The Living Room Play Workshop: Session 4 by The Old Globe

Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights + The Ay Ay Cultural Dancers by The Kennedy Center

Washington Ballet loses top executive, cancels ‘The Nutcracker’ and rest of 2020 season by Sarah L. Kaufman

Michael Pastreich’s exit and the season cancellation arrive on the heels of covid-19 cases after the ballet’s June gala.

The Living Room Play Workshop: Session 3 by The Old Globe

Music Of America’s First Known Women Composers Is Headed To Disc by Artsjournal1

Their names were Sister Föben, Sister Katura, and Sister Hanna, and they were members of the Ephrata Cloister, a radical commune of Pennsylvania Dutch Evangelicals in the mid-1700s. Bariton…

Booker Prize Longlist Announced by Artsjournal

On a longlist packed with surprises and debuts, chosen from 162 novels, Mantel is up against major literary names including US author Anne Tyler, picked for Redhead by the Side of the Road, …

New York Is Getting Loud Again by Artsjournal

“The pandemic offered a temporary reprieve from sound, both in cities and in oceans, giving scientists a once-in-a-lifetime (we hope) chance to study the sudden onset of quiet. The lockdow…

Classical Music’s Social Media Racism Wars by Artsjournal

Controversies broke out on a few fronts this week. – NPR

Rethinking Dance Performance by Artsjournal

“We don’t have to remain in our Brady Bunch squares. It was great to walk by and see the dancers sweating and breathing. We still do that. We are all choreographers now. People are start…

Why Racism Is Deeply Built Into Arts Institutional Structures by Artsjournal

David Balzer: “Here, I want to go beyond critiquing institutional messaging and superficial pledges towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. Instead, I want to use my experience as the fo…

Internet Archive Responds To Publishers’ Copyright Lawsuit Over Lending by Artsjournal

Controlled Digital Lending’s essential position is that it’s fine for a nonprofit like the archive or a library to scan a print copy of a book it owns, then lend that digital scan out on…

The Living Room Play Workshop: Session 2 by The Old Globe

BWW Prompts: Who Should Host A Future Tony Awards and Why?

Today we asked our readers which star they would like to see host a future Tony Awards?

Black Storytelling, the Blessing and the Curse by American Theatre Editors

Our trauma demands and deserves creative expression, but our lives are about so much more than tragedy.

The Living Room Play Workshop: Session 1 by The Old Globe

Disney has plans to film Stephen Flaherty's 'Once On This Island' for streaming service by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Casting has not yet been announced.

Northlight Theatre delays plans to build new space in downtown Evanston: ‘COVID put our progress on pause’ by Genevieve Bookwalter

Northlight Theatre has paused its plans to build in new complex in downtown Evanston next year.

Hartford Stage Cancels Onstage Performances Through June 2021 by American Theatre Editors

The Connecticut company's staff will also be pared to 21 employees as the theatre turns its attention to virtual programming.

South Bay father-daughter duo making fairy doors to help the hungry by Joan Morris

The two teamed up to make fairy door kits in return for a $10 donation to Second Harvest food bank

In the News: Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings for Cooper Union, Anthony Rapp Is Salieri in New Mozart Musical, More by Andrew Gans

Also announced…Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Sam Shepard’s True West head to BroadwayHD.

Theater Review: THEATER IN QUARANTINE (The 7th Voyage of Egon Tichy and more) by Tony Frankel

VOYAGE IN A CLOSET Whereas many theater companies are becoming experimenters with video during the COVID-19 shutdown, Theater in Quarantine has been actually transforming theater into a smal…

Donja R. Love and More Launch New Playwriting Workshop for People Living With HIV by Ryan McPhee

Write It Out! marks a partnership with the writer, poet Timothy DuWhite, National Queer Theater, The Lark, Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative, and the Each-Other Project.

Bryan Cranston Reveals Bout With COVID-19: “Keep Wearing The Damn Mask!” by Greg Evans

Actor Bryan Cranston revealed today a recent bout with COVID-19, posting an Instagram video of himself donating his antibody-positive plasma for research and encouraging people to wear a mas…

Barrington Stage Company's Harry Clarke Will Now Be Staged Outdoors by Dan Meyer

The production moves outside in accordance with Massachusetts COVID-19 safety guidelines.

VIDEO: Signature Theatre Releases THE SIGNATURE SHOW Featuring Heidi Blickenstaff, Tom Kitt, Emily Skinner and More

Today, Signature Theatre released the inaugural episode of The Signature Show, a biweekly half-hour digital experience featuring performances by acclaimed artists, interviews, celebration o…

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Olivia Colman & More Stars Team Up for Theatre Community Fund by Lindsey Sullivan

A starry group is coming together for a great cause. Some of the United Kingdom’s artists and entertainment professionals have teamed up to create the Theatre Community Fund in support of …

Why Disney's Bradley Gibson, Syndee Winters, Noah J. Ricketts & Bonita Hamilton Say It's Important to 'Sit at the Throne' by Caitlin Moynihan

With global protests calling for justice and racial equality, Black Broadway artists are using their voices to promote change. In an effort to keep the conversation growing, Broadway.com inv…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Darci Wong, Pepe Monar and Megan Meyer of Rent on Smule by Broadway.com

Rent on Smule creators and stars Darci Wong, Pepe Monar and Megan Meyer stop byy!

Renée Fleming & Kelli O'Hara Set for New Opera Based on The Hours by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony nominee Renée Fleming and Tony winner Kelli O'Hara will star in an opera based on Michael Cunningham’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Hours. Composed by Kevin Puts, who won the 20…

Hollywood Emmy Nominee Jeremy Pope to Play Sammy Davis Jr. in Scandalous! by Lindsey Sullivan

Fresh off earning his first Emmy nomination for his performance as screenwriter Archie Coleman in Netflix's Hollywood, two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope is teaming up with Hollywood and P…

Watch Tony Winner Jennifer Holliday's Stunning Tribute Performance at John Lewis' Funeral by Lindsey Sullivan

On the solemn day that trailblazing civil rights leader and U.S. Representative John Lewis was laid to rest, Jennifer Holliday provided some joyful noise. During the funeral, which took plac…

Odds & Ends: Laurie Metcalf, Brian Cox Among Stars Tapped for The Homebound Project & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Broadway Stars Set for The Homebound Project The Homebound Project, an independent theater initiative benefiting hungry ch…

Disney+ Film Adaptation of Once On This Island in the Works by Lindsey Sullivan

Once On This Island is being adapted into a movie for Disney+. Playwright Jocelyn Bioh, perhaps best known for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, is set to pen the script for the…

Ed Harris, Jane Krakowski & More Set for the New Group's Benefit Reading of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian by Lindsey Sullivan

The New Group's Reunion Reading Series, featuring original casts of acclaimed plays from the company’s first 25 years, will continue on August 27 at 7PM ET with Beth Henley's The Jacksonia…

How Pepe Monar, Darci Wong and Megan Meyer Created a Full Production of Rent on a Singing App by Caitlin Moynihan

While Broadway theaters will continue to remain empty until 2021, Pepe Monar, Darci Wong and Megan Meyer (who was a top 10 finalist in The Search for Roxie) are finding a new way to make the…

Theater is about community by Atlantic Theater

Barrington Stage Company Forced to Move Equity-Approved HARRY CLARKE Outdoors

As announced on July 6, Barrington Stage Company was one of the first two theatres with Equity-approved plans to resume socially-distanced performance this summer. Now, according to the New …

THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE: ‘HENRY IV, PART I’ by Robert Shuman

THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE: HENRY IV PART I   PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… SUPPORT THE CAST AND CREW: https://patreon.com/theshowmustgoonline HOMEPAGE: https://robmyles.c…

Jeremy Pope to Star in Janet Mock-Helmed Scandalous! by Olivia Clement

The Hollywood Emmy nominee will star as Sammy Davis Jr. in the upcoming film.

Norbert Leo Butz Joins The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival Lineup

Austin's oldest film festival, The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) releases the full 2020 festival schedule with special events, added Q&As, new 1-1 Series…

Theater Feature: THE HOMEBOUND PROJECT (Fifth Edition) by Eve Meadows

DON’T MISS HOMEBOUND’S FINAL INSTALLMENT Since May 6, 2020, an amazing array of talent and celebrities have participated with The Homebound Project, new online theater benefiting hungry…

Live with Atlantic: Inside the Ensemble (Peter Maloney & Mary Beth Peil) by Atlantic Theater

Jane Krakowski, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, More Set for Virtual Reading of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian by Andrew Gans

The August 27 reading is part of The New Group's Reunion Reading Series.

The First Equity-Authorized Indoor Theater Is Moving Outdoors by Michael Paulson

A Barrington Stage Company production won the blessing of the actors’ union, but was unable to get permission from Massachusetts state officials.

Quotidian Theatre’s closing its warehouse with a huge sale. Pre-auction buys start now by Lorraine Treanor

One distinction of a Quotidian Theatre production has always been its set pieces and props, expertly chosen and carefully placed in its single set rooms adding airs of authenticity to such n…

Appointment Theater, Coming to a Screen Near You by Elisabeth Vincentelli

A roundup of streaming theater: almost naked, kind of sacred, sort of mysterious and more.

THE INHERITANCE Wins Outstanding Broadway Production at 2020 GLAAD Media Awards

Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance has won the Outstanding Broadway Production award at the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD announced the news via twitter.

A quick guide to going live online by Guest Author

  By Violet Brookes The term “new normal” gets thrown around a lot nowadays. And indeed, things are going to be vastly different due to the effects of the global pandemic. Since mid-Mar…

Theater and Music Feature: COMPOSERS AND LYRICISTS | THE ARTISTS CHANNEL (Broadway on Demand) by Gregory Bernard

CHECK OUT THESE SONGSMITHS Broadway On Demand, the new theater-focused streaming platform, announces the launch of The Artist Channels, a new section of the platform devoted to musical thea…

TheaterMania Live with Curt Mosel and KT Tunstall by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Dulé Hill and Jennifer Mudge by TheaterMania

Disney+ to Adapt Once On This Island Musical Film Written by Jocelyn Bioh by Broadway Direct

Disney+ is adapting a film version of Once On This Island, originally written by Lynn Ahrens and composed by Stephen Flaherty, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Playwright Jocelyn Bioh,…

Disney+ Developing Film Adaptation of Once On This Island by Nile Andah

Fresh off of the release of Hamilton, Disney+ is sticking with musicals and bringing an adaptation of Once On This Island to its platform! Jocelyn Bioh will pen the script and Wanuri Kahiu w…

The Inheritance Wins Outstanding Broadway Production at 2020 GLAAD Media Awards by Dan Meyer

Playwright Matthew Lopez accepted the award virtually on July 30.

Disney Plus Developing Once On This Island Musical Film Written by Jocelyn Bioh

The musical is penned by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.

West End producer André Ptaszynski dies aged 67 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producer André Ptaszynski has passed away on 29 July aged 67.  Ptaszynski was a multi Olivier Award winner and past president of SOLT This post West End producer André Pta…

Humanities Symposium Series | Murder Mysteries (1997) by Paper Mill Playhouse

MacDowell Artists’ Retreat Tries Virtual Fellowships by Artsjournal1

With the ongoing COVID epidemic making travel to its New Hampshire campus impractical at best, the no-longer-a-colony has invited this summer’s eight fellows to a four-week virtual residen…

Report: Going Green Now Would Create 25 Million Jobs by Artsjournal

A new report calculates, in detail, what it would take to aggressively transition to a clean energy economy in the U.S. by 2035—the timeline needed to make it possible to hit the target of…

Chief Of Leading Off-Broadway Theatre Will Resign To Make Way For BIPOC Leadership by Artsjournal1

“William Carden, who has been the artistic director of Off-Broadway’s Ensemble Studio Theatre since 2007, will step down from his position. A member of EST since 1978, Carden will contin…

Finally: Scientists Figure Out Where The Stonehenge Stones Came From by Artsjournal

David Nash at the University of Brighton in the UK and his colleagues have identified the source of 50 of the 52 large boulders, known as sarsens, that make up the monument’s iconic stone …

Reese Schonfeld, Co-Founder Of CNN And The Food Network, Dead At 88 by Artsjournal1

“Mr. Schonfeld, who had been expelled from Harvard Law School for gambling, was nothing if not a risk taker. Early in his career he produced newsreels shown in movie theaters, and by the m…

Why It’s Important To Learn A Poem Right Now by Artsjournal

Robust poems committed to memory can counteract the corrosive effects of self-pity. They can offer a different way of viewing the world, particularly to generations that did not suffer the b…

At Least There’s One Live Dance Festival Happening In The U.S. This Summer by Artsjournal1

Kaatsbaan, a Hudson River-side farm that has been offering retreats and workshops for dancers for 30 years, is presenting public performances for the first time this year. (Thanks to COVID, …

Where Are The Thousands Of Musical Instruments Looted By The Nazis? by Artsjournal

There has been a lot of research into the Nazis’ plunder of Jewish-owned artwork in Europe during World War II, though far less attention has been paid to the looting of instruments. But a…

Australia Is Raising University Tuition For Arts And Humanities Degrees And Lowering It For STEM Degrees by Artsjournal1

“Education Minister Dan Tehan said the government wanted to ‘incentivise students to make more job-relevant choices’. The next wave of graduates would have to power the post-Covid econ…

Ms. Broadway July 2020: Moulin Rouge's Amber Ardolino by JK

In just a few short years, Ms. Broadway July 2020 has assembled an impressive resume of roles in high profile shows. Yes, Amber Ardolino has been a part of national tours, Broadway shows, …

World Premiere of Three Kings Delayed as Star Andrew Scott Undergoes Minor Surgery by Dan Meyer

The new play by Stephen Beresford will be live streamed from the Old Vic stage.

Go behind the scenes with Harriet Jung, Reid Bartleme, and Beth Gill by Joycetheater

The 2020 National Directors Fellowship by American Theatre Editors

Adam M. Kassim, Kholoud Sawaf, Blayze Teicher, and Sharifa Yasmin are this year's virtual fellows.

Can You Guess Which Musical Theatre Song Is the Most Listened to in the Car? by Playbill Staff

Halfords analyzed Spotify data to reveal the top 100 musical songs played on road trips.

Film Adaptation of Once On This Island in the Works at Disney+ by Ryan McPhee

Jocelyn Bioh is attached to adapt the Ahrens and Flaherty musical for the screen.

Laurie Metcalf, Daniel K. Isaac, Kelli O'Hara, Andy Lucien, More Set for Final Edition of The Homebound Project by Andrew Gans

The fifth in the series will premiere works by Lloyd Suh, Lena Dunham, Christopher Oscar Peña, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, and Stephen Karam.

US cinemas: the last picture show

New movies can start appearing on streaming services less than three weeks from their theatrical debut

From Greenhouse to hotbed by Kerry Reid

A show reopens and closes under fire; plus new leadership and a new funding initiative for Black theater makers Last weekend, Judy and Liza—Once in a Lifetime:…

Ambassador Theatre Group Will Lay Off 1200 UK Employees in September

According to The Guardian, Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) will lay off over 1200 employees in September- a change that will occur following the conclusion of the UK government's furlough sch…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman launch fund to help save UK's theatre sector by Annabel Nugent, Annabel Nugent

Gillian Anderson, Danny Boyle, Emilia Clarke, Gugu-Mbatha Raw and James Cordon are among the fund's long list of founder donors

Tonight at the London Coliseum Showcases Sharon D. Clarke, Kerry Ellis, Ramin Karimloo & More!

This coming September, Jack Maple and Brian Zeilinger for Take Two Theatricals are producing Tonight At The London Coliseum, a special benefit concert series starring Sharon D. Clarke, Kerry…

Native Sons' Nambi E. Kelley to Pen Broadway-Aimed Play About Maya Angelou by Ryan McPhee

Phenomenal Woman: Maya Angelou will make its world premiere next year at North Carolina Black Repertory Company.

Artist Talkback with Sara Mearns, Holley Farmer, and Patricia Lent on Merce Cunningham by Joycetheater

Sweet Magnolias Creator Sheryl Anderson on Working With Heather Headley and That Season 1 Finale Shocker by Ruthie Fierberg

The Netflix series serves up a romantic, cozy drama with a cast full of Broadway names.

How I spend it… Deborah Levy on her writing shed

The novelist’s imagination feeds off the surreal artefacts – not to mention a pair of vintage Prada heels – that adorn the walls of her den

DCPAMemories - Oklahoma! - The Ragtime by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Putting It Together - Sound Design, Part 2

Composer and Sound Designer Scott Killian once again joins Artistic Director David Saint. Relive the original music of favorites like SEX WITH STRANGERS; THE IMMIGRANT; CONSCIENCE; and MIDWI…

7 Predictions For When Broadway Comes Back. Part I

I spend a good 25% of my day thinking about what we’re going to look like on the other side of this thing. It’s not the healthiest activity to engage in. Things change so fast, it’s ha…

Theatres plot their next act

As audiences return, what does the future hold for live performance and streaming?

Looking Back, Watching Stars as They Rise in Britain by Matt Wolf

Streamed productions from the archive of the Royal Shakespeare Company show the development of some top-rank British performers.

Revisit Present Laughter on Broadway With Kevin Kline, Cobie Smulders, and More by Marc J. Franklin

Ahead of PBS’ July 31 Great Performances presentation during the Broadway at Home series, look back at the Tony Award–nominated production.

Ambassador Theatre Group to lay off 1,200 casual staff in UK by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Biggest employer in UK theatre to terminate contracts at end of coronavirus furlough scheme Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Ambassador Theatre Group (AT…

Michael Gutenplan Brings Live, Interactive Magic and Mind-Reading Show Direct to Your Home Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The mentalist offers a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience July 30 via the 92Y.

The Finances of Theatre: Managing & Producing Theatre | Working in Theatre by Center Theatre Group

Diversity & Representation in American Theatre: Part 2 | Working in Theatre by Center Theatre Group

Dominique Morisseau, Liesl Tommy, More Set for Not Going Back to Normal—Moving Forward Panel by Andrew Gans

Binta Niambi Brown will host the American Theater Wing discussion.

Amber Liu "Curiosity" Dance Video - Alexander Chung Choreography by DanceOn

A chance encounter leads to something more. Connect with DanceOn! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DanceOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danceon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danc…

BingeWatch — Detectorists is a TV show about the joy of companionship

Mackenzie Crook’s BBC series is a gentle, generous comedy

#FitFriday: Actors are Athletes - Deck Squat Workout to Help Build Broadway Explosiveness by Playbill

Chicago Talent Jessica Ernest Opens Up About the Struggle to Stay Broadway-Ready in Quarantine by Broadway.com

Living near the theater district during the Broadway shutdown, photographer and performer Matthew Stocke has been haunted walking past the empty palaces sitting in repose, waiting for the li…

Alliance plans a socially distant new season with in-person, virtual and drive-in theater by Kathy Janich

The Alliance Theatre this morning announced the lineup for its 52nd season,... The post Alliance plans a socially distant new season with in-person, virtual and drive-in theater appeared fir…

LaDuca Shoes Launches BIPOC-Inclusive LaDuca Palette With 4 New Shades by Dan Meyer

The company also brought on D&I consultant and marketing professional Selena Robinson.

Livestreaming Motherless Tongues, Multiple Belongings III (Live-captioned)

By . PEN America, the Center for the Humanities at CUNY Graduate Center, and the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library present Motherless Tongues, Multiple B…

Watch Homeland and Reasons to Be Pretty Star Marin Ireland Talk About Netflix's The Umbrella Academy July 30 by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee, who has also appeared on Sneaky Pete and Off-Broadway in Summer and Smoke, joins the hit series for its second season, premiering July 31.

Why Marin Ireland Says Working on Netflix's The Umbrella Academy Like Shooting 'an Indie Film' With Ellen Page by Playbill Staff

The Tony nominee, who has also appeared on Sneaky Pete and Off-Broadway in Summer and Smoke, joins the hit series for its second season, premiering July 31.

Livestreaming Ashtar Theatre’s Oranges and Stones

By . Glod: Political Theatre as a Civil Right presents Ashtar Theatre’s Oranges and Stones livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on…

Quiz: Broadway Bares Through the Years

Can you guess the title of these Broadway Bares shows based on an image?

For Greece’s Theaters, the Coronavirus Is a Tragedy by Niki Kitsantonis

Playhouses were already suffering from deep funding cuts after a decade of austerity. Now, with the pandemic, many speak of ruin.

Dulé Hill and Jennifer Mudge to Lead Online Reading of Amiri Baraka's Dutchman

The pair starred in a 2007 revival of the play at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

Jessica Koravos corrects Mackintosh, says Phantom WILL return to the West End in its original version

The plot thickens. Jessica Koravos, president of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group, has provided a further explanation on the murky fate of The Phantom of the Opera in London's Wes…

Hot Clip of the Day: In The "Shallow" with Carmen Cusack and Paul Alexander Nolan

The Bright Star cast mates reunited for this award winning cover at Feinstein's/54 Below a few nights after Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's Grammy win and memorable cheek to cheek performance.

Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara, Joyce DiDonato Attached to Opera Adaptation of The Hours by Ryan McPhee

The Kevin Puts-composed piece, a co-commission between The Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra, eyes a 2022 bow.

NEWS: Really Useful Groups says the West End production of Phantom will return by Press Releases

Co-producers the Really Useful Group have confirmed to The Stage that the original production of The Phantom of the Opera will be back.

Connecticut Historical Society to reopen Aug. 18 by Susan Dunne

Connecticut Historical Society will reopen to the public on Aug. 18, with free admission until September, to no more than 40 people at a time. It closed in mid-March as a result of the coron…

‘Independent Cinema, As We Know It And As We Love It, Is Over’ by Artsjournal1

Director and producer Oren Moverman: “The idea of independent financing, putting together films that have no home, taking them to festivals, trying to sell them — they’re going to have…

Saudi Arabia: We’ll Host The World Science Fiction Convention! Science Fiction Writers: Oh No, You Won’t by Artsjournal1

“A group of more than 80 science fiction and fantasy authors are protesting at the possibility of one of the genres’ biggest conventions being held in [Jeddah] in 2022, saying that ‘th…

‘Hamilton’ star Phillipa Soo explains Eliza’s gasp in the ending by Eli Countryman, Variety

In a new interview on SiriusXM’s “The Jess Cagle Show” on Wednesday, actor Phillipa Soo shed some light on what that emotional moment symbolizes.

The Addams Family, Mamma Mia!, Beauty and the Beast Top List of Most-Produced Shows in 2019–2020 School Year by Logan Culwell-Block

This year's survey from the Educational Theatre Association also examined the impact of COVID-19 on school theatre departments.

2020 Annual Play Survey by Anita Martin

New titles join old favorites on school stages this year The post 2020 Annual Play Survey appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Silicon Valley Open Studios artists zoom in on new ways of expression by Apala G. Egan

Months-long sheltering in place has resulted in loneliness and isolation for senior citizens, stress for parents and boredom and restlessness among youngsters. Artists affiliated with Silico…

London’s The Phantom of the Opera Has Not Necessarily Closed Permanently by Ryan McPhee

The long-running production intends to resume once deemed safe after the coronavirus pandemic, and following repairs to the production and Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman Launch Theatre Community Fund by Olivia Clement

Created with Fleabag producer Francesca Moody, the fund will provide grants to U.K. artists and professionals impacted by COVID-19.

‘Has the audience engaged throughout’: UP, UP, UP & AWAY! – Super Stories With City Actors (Online review) by The Family Stage

With Up, Up, Up and Away, Super Stories With City Actors have put together a fun family adventure that successfully replicates the joy of live children’s theatre.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 30, 2020 by Susan Grace

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54 Below Raises Money for Nick Cordero with CD Release by Sue Matsuki

As many of you know, our friend Nick Cordero passed away on July 5, 2020 at age 41 after a long struggle with coronavirus.  Nick received a Tony Award nomination for his role of Cheech in…

Renée Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato to Headline The Hours Opera

The acclaimed film will head to the Met in 2022.

The Perennial Paul Anka by Trav S.D.

If you’re like me, your impression of singer and songwriter Paul Anka (b. 1941) went something like this: “Couple of hits in the fifties, couple of hits in the seventies, then nostalgi…

Watch the Trailer for Rachel Mariner's #MeToo-Inspired Recovering Misogynist by Dan Meyer

Cambridge Junction presents the digital production beginning August 12.

7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend, July 31-Aug. 2 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We've got all kinds of nifty weekend ideas, from beach fun (that's allowed!) to great movies to amazingly tasty adult beverages.

Rock Of Ages UK Tour 2021 Announced – Initial Tour schedule announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Rock Of Ages UK Tour is back in 2021. The award-winning smash-hit musical features classic rock anthems. Initial tour schedule online now This post Rock Of Ages UK Tour 2…

The Royal Court Theatre opens pop-up bar and café in Sloane Square by Kitty Underwood

Throughout the summer, coffees, cakes, drinks and snacks will be available in a brand new pop-up bar and café in Sloane Square. The post The Royal Court Theatre opens pop-up bar and café i…

Giving To Arts Is Down In 2020: Study by Artsjournal1

The latest COVID-19 Sector Benchmark Insight Report, released by TRG Arts and data specialists Purple Seven, “includes data from 105 nonprofit organizations of all scales in the U.S., Cana…

How America’s First Drive-In Classical Concert Since Lockdown Turned Out by Artsjournal1

San Diego’s Mainly Mozart got together an eight-member chamber group headed by L.A. Phil concertmaster Martin Chalifour to play octets by Mozart and Mendelssohn in the parking lot of a SoC…

LaDuca Shoes Introduces New LaDuca Palette With More Diverse Selection Of Skin Tone Shades

LaDuca Shoes announced today the launch of a more inclusive variety of skin tone shades for all of their character shoes, called the LaDuca Palette. 

Broadway Catch Up: July 30 - Billy Porter, Laura Osnes, Phillipa Soo, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your …

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Singing, Dancing, Knife Fighting by Alexis Soloski

When actor training migrated online, our reporter gave herself two weeks to learn as many theater skills — and knife skills — as she could.

The Drive In will now have seats for pedestrians and cyclists by Kitty Underwood

The Drive In at Troubadour Meridian Water has revealed new plans to open space for seated audience members who have arrived on foot or by bike.  The post The Drive In will now have seats fo…

Phantom Of The Opera has not closed say Really Useful by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group - co-producers of The Phantom Of The Opera have confirmed that the show is not closing. This post Phantom Of The Opera has not close…

Head Back to the Theatre District (Virtually) With Playbill's Social Selects Events by Ryan McPhee

The interactive platform will offer theatre-themed tours, cooking and wine nights, and more.

Caesar, Cilla and a superstar cast: Tristram Kenton's stage archive – in pictures by All Photos By Tristram Kenton

Tristram Kenton’s photographs have accompanied reviews in the Guardian for more than 30 years. Ahead of a series of themed galleries, we open up his archive with 40 fabulous shots Continue…

Picasso Murals Safely Removed From Doomed Building In Oslo by Artsjournal1

“The removal of a pair of concrete murals by Pablo Picasso was completed Tuesday from a government building in the Norwegian capital of Oslo whose demolition was under way.” (That buildi…

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Has Not Closed Permanently, Really Useful Group Clarifies

Andrew Lloyd Webbera??s Really Useful Group has clarified an earlier statement that The Phantom of the Opera has permanently closed in the West End. RUG president Jessica Koravos told The St…

PHANTOM has not closed for good says Really Useful Group by Peter J Snee

The Stage UK provides more clarity on claims that the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera is permanently

Special Episode: “The Line” Playwrights Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen by Ashley Steves

On today’s special episode, Ashley talks with playwrights Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen (“The Exonerated,” “Aftermath,” “Coal Country”) about their latest docu-play “The Line…

The Bush Theatre will reopen next week by Kitty Underwood

The Bush Theatre will open its doors on 6 August with new social distancing measures and interim opening times, along with a new community summer programme. The post The Bush Theatre will re…

Celebrate Dear Evan Hansen’s Journey to Broadway With Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical opened at Arena Stage July 30, 2015.

Almanac: Virgil Thomson on taste by Terry Teachout

“Taste is knowing what you don’t like.” Virgil Thomson, The State of Music Continue reading Almanac: Virgil Thomson on taste at About Last Night.

Grace Mouat announces new podcast Cut To The Grace by Kitty Underwood

Tomorrow & Juliet and Six star Grace Mouat is launching a new podcast talking all things theatre with a series of special guests. The post Grace Mouat announces new podcast Cut To The Gr…

A Mamma Mia Masterclass with Helen Anker by Kitty Underwood

On Sunday, 2 August at 7pm, West End actor, Helen Anker  - Tonya in the Mamma Mia UK Tour - will be teaching Mamma Mia routines The post A Mamma Mia Masterclass with Helen Anker appeared fi…

Theatre producer André Ptaszynski has passed away by Kitty Underwood

André Ptaszynski has passed away this morning. André was a valued member of the Society Of London Theatre board and an independent theatre producer. The post Theatre producer André Ptaszy…

Jawan M. Jackson Joins the Cast of THE UNDERSTUDY Reading, Starring Lesli Margherita and Andrew Kober

Grammy Award nominee Jawan M. Jackson, who originated the role of Melvin Franklin in Broadway's AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, has been tapped to play the role of J…

‘I could have written an entire post about Ruth Page’s performance’: HENRY V – The Show Must Go Online (Online review) by Debbie Gilpin

I’m running out of superlatives for The Show Must Go Online. Each show is exceptional, including the latest staging of Henry V, and manages to improve upon the previous week in as many way…

On the Couch with Ian White by Arts Review

Who is Ian White? The Senior Agent at Ian White Management. I originally trained in the 70s in Melbourne as a drama teacher who loved to act. After teaching for several years I made the move…

NEWS: VAULT Festival postpones until 2022 by Press Releases

The next full, live version of the VAULT Festival will be postponed until 2022. In consideration of the significant financial and safety risks brought about by Covid-19 and that each festiva…

Australian soprano Claire Lyon launches The Masque Co. by Arts Review

Australian Soprano Claire Lyon has had the unique experience of starring in what has remained as the only major theatre production, of any kind, still running in the world. Her role of Chris…

No date for full theatre reopening before November says Dowden by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With producers and venues chomping at the bit to find out whether their Christmas programming can go ahead the announcement by the Culture Secretary yesterday must come. as a…

Cellist Sharon Grigoryan to farewell Australian String Quartet by Arts Review

The Australian String Quartet has announced that cellist Sharon Grigoryan will step down at the end of 2020, with cellist Michael Dahlenburg joining the quartet. After seven years with the A…

Maureen Lipman on starring in the online revival of Martin Sherman’s play, Rose by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Maureen Lipman speaks to Mark Ludmon about playing the title role in Martin Sherman’s Rose in its online revival for Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre This post Maureen Lipma…

Theater Feature: WEST ADAMS (Skylight Theatre) by Nia Liat

GO WEST Playing for one performance only tomorrow, July 30, 2020, at 3pm PST, is Skylight presents their smash hit play West Adams, a story about the absurdity of racism. After the archival …

Distanced Devotion by Barbara Fuchs

By Barbara Fuchs. Barbara Fuchs writes about Game Over, a devised piece by the Spanish company Grumelot, which was a profound exploration of storytelling across multiple platforms, including…

PAC Australia announces program for APAX 2020 by Arts Review

Featuring an exciting line up of presenters, producers, artists and thought leaders, all ready to talk about what’s next for the performing arts sector, APAX 2020, will be delivered online…

Miami-Dade Cultural Damage Mounts, But A Bit Of Good News by Bill Hirschman

The continuing damage that the COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted on the area’s cultural world – and the region’s economic health -- continues to mount, according to ongoing figures gathe…

What's Streaming? Broadway Bares, Andrew Scott in Three Kings, #WhileWeBreathe

See what theater is on tap for your screens this weekend.

Theatrefolk Featured Play – Wellness Check by Christian Kiley by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Wellness Check by Christian Kiley is an flexible-gender, issue-based drama intended to be performed in a video conference call or online meeting. Thre…

An Interview with Grzegorz Bral Director of Anty-Gone Triptych Part II by Emma Cooper

Anty-gone Triptych Part II is a melange of movement, song, poetry, and emotion. Giving the viewer very few explicit narrative cues, the production creates a vulnerable and engaging relations…

Bidding battles and gallery moves in step with uncertain times

Plus: 1-54 fair bucks trend to go ahead in London; Lisson opens in the Hamptons; art fairs launch online stores

Stars in the House Reunites Cast of the Original One Day at a Time, Including Valerie Bertinelli and Mackenzie Phillips, July 30 by Andrew Gans

The virtual reunion, also including series co-creator Norman Lear, benefits The Actors Fund.

Catch Peppermint, Beanie Feldstein, Dolly Parton, Ben Platt, More at the Virtual GLAAD Media Awards July 30 by Dan Meyer

The celebration also welcomes the return of the Outstanding Broadway Production category.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Streams Awakening Beginning July 30 by Dan Meyer

The original piece hails from Artistic Director Robert Battle.

Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Zegen, Kunal Nayyar, More Reunite for a Virtual Reading of The Spoils July 30 by Dan Meyer

The New Group presents Eisenberg's comedy online following its 2015 staging.

Liza Minnelli Announces Studio 54 Reopening with Proper Social Distancing, Same Amount of Quaaludes by Broadway Beat

by Maxwell Seelig. NEW YORK, NY - Oscar and Tony Award winning actress Liza Minelli announced yesterday that she plans to renovate the St...

Choreographer Kyle Abraham & New York City Ballet's Taylor Stanley Join Forces for a Powerful Collaboration by The Dance Enthusiast

Ces noms que nous portons is a world premiere solo choreographed by Kyle Abraham for New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Taylor Stanley. The film was shot on June 30th on the Josie Ro…