YIRRAMBOI to return in 2021 by Arts Review

The Creative Team behind YIRRAMBOI, Australia’s premiere First Nations celebration, have announced that YIRRAMBOI will return in May 2021. To celebrate the return of this major Cultural Fe…

CLASS 08/11/20 – Online Music Collaboration Made Easy by David Sabella

Online Music Collaboration Made Easy Since March, 2020 performing arts communities, including Cabaret, have been scrambling to figure out how to do what we do online. How do we teach, and/or…

Arts and conversation bringing generations together for seniors week by Peter J Snee

Queenslanders are invited to gather with family and friends, young and old, to enjoy a specially curated online event on

Steps and leaps forward: Lonnie Stanton and Dancers’ ‘Redirect and Progress’ by Admin

Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts.July 18, 2020. There’s something uniquely magnetic about site-specific dance work, even by the standards of this exceptionally ephemeral art form. O…

Watch #WhileWeBreathe anthology and read my review by New York Theater

Watch the hour-long video of 11 short new plays below. In “Holla,” a serial killer (Will Swenson) wearing the  distorted white mask from the Scream series, makes an ominous phone call t…

Forgotten plays: No 10 – Mary Rose (1920) by JM Barrie by Michael Billington

The Peter Pan author caught Hitchcock’s eye with a Hebridean ghost story about the intensity of mother-son relationships Read the rest of our Forgotten plays series I have neglected Scotla…

VIDEO: Shereen Pimentel Walks Through a Day in Her Life Pre-Pandemic and During

Broadway performer and full-time student Shereen Pimentel recently did a video for Allure, in which she breaks down her entire daily routine.

Art in the Time of COVID: Two new projects from Ninth Planet by Smalley Bogg

Can the performing arts survive a pandemic? Ninth Planet’s answer is a resounding yes.

Coming to you online this week! by Deb Miller

A conversation with New York’s most lauded playwright of the past season and an all-star digital world-premiere musical are among the offerings streaming early this week, so be sure to res…

Practice 30, Day 2: Drew Forde (ThatViolaKid) by New York Philharmonic

Podcast: Gay Pride in Howard County on Razzle Dazzle Radio by Carolyn Kelemen

In this difficult time of social unrest Razzle Dazzle Radio explored the history of Gay Pride in Howard County and the world of cross-dressing in theater in Howard County and beyond. Larry M…

When The American Museum Of Natural History Reopens, It Will No Longer Be Pay As You Wish by Artsjournal2

The planned reopening date is September 9, but of course not if infections start to crest again in New York. And, of course, “when it reopens, it will limit capacity to 25% and reduce its …

ERNEST HEMINGWAY’S PUBLISHED WORKS LITTERED WITH ERRORS, STUDY CLAIMS by Robert Shuman

(Dalya Alberge’s article appeared in the Guardian, 8/2; Photo:  The Guardian.) Experts find hundreds of errors in the writer’s works, mostly made by editors and typesetters Ernest Hemin…

Don’t Treat Women Writers Like Mistresses, Publishers by Artsjournal2

Novelist Kathleen McMahon says she’s tired of flowers on publication day. “MacMahon says she does not like that writers are treated ‘like show ponies . . . I’m not comfortable with t…

What Is A Broadway Producer’s Moral Responsibility? by Artsjournal2

Arvind Ethan David is one of very few Broadway producers of color, and he (famously) gave a TED Talk comparing his path to becoming a U.S. citizen to his path producing the show Jagged Littl…

Becoming The Accidental Chronicler Of Four Ridiculously Intense Years by Artsjournal2

In December of 2015, British novelist Ali Smith proposed an idea to her publishers: Four books in four years, as close to the time news events happened as possible. “I’d try to write one…

The Strange New Life Of Objects In The Coronavirus Era by Artsjournal2

There are the familiar objects that suddenly seem to glow with importance – toilet paper rolls, Lysol wipes – and then there are the new objects: the to-go cocktail pouch, the ultra-larg…

The Literary Movement Of Gayl Jones by Artsjournal2

Gayl Jones’ debut work, Corregidora, “had a marked effect not only on [her editor Toni] Morrison’s subsequent novels but on an entire generation of writers, whether they realized it or…

Bidding Farewell To Havana’s City Historian And Conservationist by Artsjournal2

Eusebio Leal Spengler so loved the old city that he found ways to save it. “Never a priority in the 20th century, old Havana fell into disrepair. By befriending Fidel Castro, Leal began th…

What Does It Truly Mean To ‘Decolonize’ Dance? by Artsjournal2

Ask choreographer Sarah Crowell. The artistic director emeritus of the Destiny Arts Center. “The inquiry requires that we look at all levels of society. We have a particular way of seeing …

This Week on Broadway for August 2, 2020: Raul Esparza by James Marino

Jena Tesse Fox, Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Raul Esparza This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since 2009. It is the longest running Bro…

My Favorite K-Dramas Ranked by Nicole Serratore

Just to keep a ranking of the shows I've blogged about...all subject to change:  1) Crash Landing On You: Just the perfect blend of comedy, drama, and romance with a narrative that sustain…

Pandemic Diary July: Wounded Men, Questionable Healing by Nicole Serratore

In July, I fell into FOUR shows which involved men with traumatic childhoods and the women who patiently put up with their nonsense and fall in love with them so they can heal. The woman may…

Pandemic Diary July: Goblins, Kings, and No Zombies by Nicole Serratore

July was packed with personal self-care. I found a new therapist and said goodbye to my old elliptical machine. I hilariously tried to stop the elliptical from squeaking with a series of lub…

It's a Summer Special on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway might still be shut down, but Elaine Paige on Sunday isn't! Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show. This week,…

NSO @ Home LIVE • August 2 • Benjamin Scott, Lauren Scott & Abigail Leidy by The Kennedy Center

Booker Nominee Arrested For Supporting Another Arrested Writer In Zimbabwe by Artsjournal2

Tsitsi Dangarembga, an activist and award-winning writer who was just chosen for the Booker longlist, has been arrested in Zimbabwe while she was protesting the arrest and imprisonment of in…

Actor Wilford Brimley Of ‘Cocoon’ And So Very Much More Has Died At 85 by Artsjournal2

The actor excelled at playing cantankerous characters but came to fame playing an assistant engineer at a nuclear plant in The China Syndrome. Later, he became famous for his spokesperson ro…

To Cull One’s Books During Quarantine, Or To Hold All Of Those Friends Even More Tightly? by Artsjournal2

Not surprisingly, different readers had passionate (and passionately differing) opinions about their book collections and an essay recreating a cull. “While it is fine to move so-so books …

Canada’s Prominent Black Filmmakers Call Out Racism And Inequity In The Film Industry by Artsjournal2

“These systemic barriers – no one seemed to notice, no one seemed to care, and so we felt like we had to say something,” says Jennifer Holness, who adds that even as the most senior Bl…

The Shutdown Kills A Young Cabaret Theatre Near Indianapolis by Artsjournal2

Though the theatre tried hard to attract smaller, socially distanced crowds as it reopened in June, no one was ready to return to an indoor space, and tickets didn’t sell. The now common r…

The Rank Hypocrisy Of Threatening TikTok by Artsjournal2

The U.S. president’s TikTok flipout might not just be because of its security issues; indeed, there’s a lot more to it, including free speech … and Facebook. “It’s a rare feat to u…

BroadwayHD’s August Slate by Barry Gordin

BROADWAYHD debuts a slate of Popular Titles in August with, Sam Shepard's "True West," Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and "Summer Stock" starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. August 2, 2020: …

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Thursday 13 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 14 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Wednesday 12 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Wednesday 12 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

VIDEO: Linda Lavin Chats With CBS SUNDAY MORNING About Advocating For Herself, and Being Busier Than She's Ever Been

CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature on Linda Lavin this morning, where she talked about how she has been busier than ever since the pandemic began.

Stage and Screen Actor Patti Karr Dies at 88

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Patti Karr has died at 88.

VIDEO: Renee Fleming Performs 'O mio babbino caro' From GIANNI SCHICCHI

The Metropolitan Opera has released a new clip of Renee Fleming from her recent performance in the Met Stars Live in Concert series. Fleming sings Laurettaa??s aria from Puccinia??s a?oeGian…

Snowdrops and Chlorine – Theatre and Breast Cancer by Jeff Myhre

Although the pandemic has shuttered our theaters, the work of theatre goes on. Thanks to Zoom, YouTube and other platforms, digital delivery of theatrical works has blossomed. The National T…

Seasons Change: Summer Intensives 2.0 by Two River Theater

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Tuesday 11 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Thursday 6 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Thursday 6 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Wednesday 5 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Wednesday 5 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

Poll: Which Play Used Zoom Best? by New York Theater

Theatergoers have complained about Zoom plays in the months since the pandemic shut down physical theaters, but it’s one of the only ways to “attend” live theater these days, and some …

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work on Tuesday 4 August 2020

By . The Public Theater presents Watch Me Work livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday 4 August 2020 at 11 a.m.

‘There is a real humanity there’: MIRACULOUS – Edinburgh (Online review) ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

In Miraculous, Borderline Theatre Company and the Gaiety Ayr have created a bouncy online version of David F Ross’ comedy caper novel about an Ayrshire band that once had an unexpected num…

TheaterMania Live with Paige O'Hara by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Emily Carey by TheaterMania

TheaterMania Live with Don Hahn by TheaterMania

Scene changers: the theatre-makers with radical ideas to combat racism by Arifa Akbar

Many black theatre-makers say they feel unwelcome in major venues. Are some performances for black-only audiences the answer? And how can a play spur white audiences to confront their own bi…

Cinderella the musical – Carrie Hope Fletcher and Andrew Lloyd Webber video update by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber, Carrie Hope Fletcher and the team behind staging Cinderella the musical have been busy. Watch the video update. This post Cinderella the musical – Carr…

The History Nobody Tells You by Artsjournal2

Morgan Jerkins wanted to know more about where her people came from: “I hated the fact that I didn’t know much about land. I didn’t know about harvest, high tide, low tide, the levees,…

This May Seem Like Basic Information, But Plays Written By Black Playwrights Don’t Have To Be About Trauma by Artsjournal2

Keenan Scott II explains: “We tend to be rewarded for depicting the harshest realities of the Black experience while ignoring its beauty. In art, our trauma is fetishized and romanticized …

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman on Why Ryan Reynolds is 'Furious' About His Emmy Nomination, and More!

Hugh Jackman recently chatted with Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith about his recent Emmy nomination, his life at home during quarantine, and more.

David Byrne Launches New Monthly Radio Show HERE COMES EVERYBODY

David Byrne launches his new monthly radio show, a??Here Comes Everybody,' today, August 1.

Writing Against Publishing’s (Racist) ‘Common Sense’ by Artsjournal2

Alyssa Cole, author of books about the Civil War and contemporary life, decided to write a thriller. One of the issues she has faced: “There are people who find the idea of Black people in…

The Many Side – Now Main – Hustles Of Broadway Workers by Artsjournal2

Plush toymaking, giving dancing lessons (via Zoom, of course), selling skincare products … stagehands, costume designers, actors, and everyone associated with Broadway are trying to figure…

The Great Gap Year: Embracing Uncertainty by Victoria Cairl

“You are back to when anything was possible. If you truly thought about everything happening right now, your brain would explode. I’m… Continue reading on Medium »

We Might Look Back On This Time As The Year Of Neverending Remakes by Artsjournal2

Classic Hollywood movies are getting spitshined and put out again, so why not video games as well? “‘Nostalgia is the major driving force for the success of a remake,’ said Doug Clinto…

Coronavirus Prevention Measure: Intermission by Artsjournal2

In China, some areas of the country can require movie theatres to give an intermission in the middle of movies that are more than two hours long. Hurray for bathroom breaks? “There is not …

How Iyvon Edebiri Grew The Parsnip Ship Into a True Reflection of Her Theatre Community by Olivia Clement

The play podcast curates each season around a specific demographic that is underproduced and underrepresented in the American theatre.

How The Parsnip Ship Grew Into a True Reflection of Its Theatre Community by Olivia Clement

The play podcast curates each season around a specific demographic that is underproduced and underrepresented in the American theatre.

Cabaret Hotspot on Vacation but… by Sue Matsuki

David Sabella and Sue Matsuki have decided to partially close down Cabaret Hotspot until September. We will still post the usual weekly Live Performance Concerts and this week, we are Spotli…

This Week We Spotlight and Salute the Open Mics! by Sue Matsuki

Wanna sing again? There is nothing that helps with the Covid Blues better than meeting up with some of our old friends in an Open Mic and just singing for each other! How fun! This week Caba…

Virtual Open Mic List and Protocol by Sue Matsuki

VIRTUAL OPEN MICS & VIRTUAL OPEN MIC PROTOCOLS Here are the Virtual Open Mic Protocols. If you continue to scroll down, there is a list of all the Open Mics currently happening and a bri…

Tuesday 08/11 @ 7:00 pm Natasha Castillo’s Virtual Spotlight on You by Sue Matsuki

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY @ 7:00 pm EST Natasha Castillo’s Virtual Spotlight on You Open Mic. To register please send a note to: [email protected]. All levels are welcome to partic…

Wednesday @ 8:00 pm EST Bob Egan & Friends Virtual Piano Bar by Sue Matsuki

8:00 pm EST Bob Egan & Friends Virtual Piano Bar. On Bob’s Facebook Live page & YouTube Live! To sing please contact Bob through Facebook. All levels are welcome, but this is by in…

Every 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 pm Singapalooza Open Mic by Sue Matsuki

EVERY THIRD THURSDAY @ 6:30-8:30 pm EST Singapalooza Open Mic on Zoom. Hosted by Lennie Watts. To register please send a note to: [email protected] All levels are welcome to partic…

Every 3rd Thursday @ 8:30 pm Metropolitan Zoom Open Mic by Sue Matsuki

EVERY THIRD THURSDAY @ 8:00-9:30 pm EST Metropolitan Zoom Open Mic on Zoom. Hosted by Bernie Furshpan. To register please go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLsHRYu9J-P5BfO4YJ-…

Friday 08/07 @ 7:00 pm Natasha Castillo’s Virtual Spotlight On You by Sue Matsuki

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY @ 7:00 pm EST Natasha Castillo’s Virtual Spotlight on You Open Mic. To register please send a note to: [email protected]. All levels are welcome to partici…

Sunday @ 8:00 pm Bob Egan & Friends Virtual Piano Bar by Sue Matsuki

8:00 pm EST Bob Egan & Friends Virtual Piano Bar. On Bob’s Facebook Live page & YouTube Live! To sing please contact Bob through Facebook. All levels are welcome, but this is by in…

Monthly MAC Roving Open Mic Returns by Sue Matsuki

MAC Roving Open Mic comes to Zoom every Month! To RSVP write to host, Jennie Litt @ [email protected]. Only MAC members are allowed to perform. All levels are welcome to participate. Sin…

Mother and the Other and a Dialogue Among Civilizations by Heather Waters

M(O)ther is an international online collaboration to be shown August 9, 2020: 2pm EST, 8pm South Africa, 9pm Iraq and Turkey, 10:30pm Iran. It will feature original music, modern poetries (F…

Interview with Playwright Espi Tomičić. Part II: ‘Boy From the Neighborhood’ by Jelena Gvozden

We continue our conversation with Espi Tomičić, a Croatian playwright and “boy from the neighborhood.” While we closely examined his two plays in the previous part of the interview, he…

Stars in the House Spotlights Theatre Raleigh With Producing Artistic Director Lauren Kennedy Brady and More August 2 by Andrew Gans

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