More Mental Health Support for the Australian Entertainment Industry by Sean McLoughlin

Entertainment Assist has responded to the increasing demand for mental health and wellbeing support from members of the Australian entertainment

Sydney Eisteddfod Goes Virtual to Give Young Artists The Chance to Perform During the Pandemic by Sean McLoughlin

For the first time in its 86-year history, Sydney Eisteddfod has announced that its Crowd Favourite Performances competition will premier

James Whiteside launches suicide prevention campaign by Admin

This past Thursday, September 10, was World Suicide Prevention Day, and American Ballet Theatre Principal James Whiteside has launched a suicide prevention initiative. Whiteside has said he …

Entries for the 2021 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize now open! by Arts Review

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale has announced that entries for the 2021 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize are now open. The Martin Kantor Portrait Prize is open to all photographers and …

The Artists of Colour Initiative launches with a Bla(c)k, Indigenous and People of Colour selection panel leading the charge by Sean McLoughlin

The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) has launched a scholarship competition designed to provide financial assistance and industry support to

MZAZA: The Birth and Death of Stars by Arts Review

On stage Thursday night (10 September) at the gorgeous Tivoli, the diverse group, MZAZA brought much joy to Brisbane. MZAZA are vocalist, Pauline Maudy and musicians: Anne Deksne, accordion;…

“Generation After 4”: Connecting Above Borders With The Most Radical Stages Of Polish New Theatre by Franciszek Bryk

Cursed problems often require unorthodox solutions, ones that transgress or delineate anew previously set boundaries – and this is why we seek them in a theatre which wants to push the his…

Artists of Colour Initiative launches with a Bla(c)k, Indigenous and People of Colour selection panel leading the charge by Arts Review

The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) has launched a scholarship competition designed to provide financial assistance and industry support to six exceptionally talented theatre performers b…

Nimax Theatres to open all six West End venues

Nimax Theatres to open all six West End theatres in sequence from October 22nd 2020 with social distancing under COVID-19 Secure government guidelines 

‘Diana’ begins filming and cast recording process by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway cast of “Diana” has begun work on the filmed version of the musical and its cast recording.  Cast members began rehearsals on Sept. 1 and recently started recording the cas…

A tribute to Brave Spirits as it calls off Shakespeare’s histories due to COVID by Sophia Howes

There are certain theater experiences that you look forward to with extraordinary excitement. Brave Spirits Theatre’s Shakespeare’s Histories 2020 was one of them. To their credit, Brave…

Me and Theatre: At the Crossroads by Trav S.D.

Once again I find myself at a crossroads: but that’s what the name “Travis” means, I’m literally always “at the crossroads” Not that it’s all that objectively significant but I…

NSO @ Home LIVE • September 13 • Leah Arsenault Barrick, Jamie Roberts & Kayleigh Kim by The Kennedy Center

Stage Manager Artie Gaffin's Estate Donates $100,000 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

In honor of the one-year anniversary of Broadway stage manager Arthur Gaffina??s passing, Gaffina??s boyfriend since 1980, Danny Baron, is donating $100,000 from Gaffina??s estate to Broad…

SHAKESPEARE & FRIENDS (1) by Robert Shuman

  Can you beat the Bard? Questions by Joyce E. Henry, Ph.D. All rights reserved.

Olney’s virtual ‘The Humans’ shines with fine performances by Amy Kotkin

Olney Theatre Center’s virtual production of The Humans offers proof positive of the old adage: Necessity is the mother of invention. Just see how they have turned the pandemic’s crushin…

NYC ❤️ NY Phil Bandwagon by New York Philharmonic

Ugandan Theatre Grappling With The Pandemic by Ian Kiyingi Muddu

Moses Tumwebaze is a full-time actor in the Ugandan Theatre industry. He is a member of The Ebonies, one of the few operational theatre companies in the country, who ply their trade at Theat…

This Week on Broadway for September 13, 2020: Jeremy Jordan by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Jeremy Jordan. After talking with Jeremy, there is a discussion about Diana Rigg’s passing, Ben Brantley leaving The New Yor…

What To Do (Without Broadway!): A Day-to-Day Schedule by Broadway.com

Even with Broadway on hold, there's plenty to do. Trust the Broadway.com editors to get you in on the best online events, theater-centric film and TV events and more! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER…

Review: Four Intimate Screen Encounters (One From Far Away) by Maya Phillips

The second grouping of these excellent “Here We Are” monologues includes a raucous report from outer space and a small gem from Lynn Nottage.

Netflix Announces Premiere Date for Ryan Murphy's Film Adaptation of The Prom by Mark Peikert

Directed by Murphy, the movie musical stars Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose, and more.

Felipe Esparza: Bad Decisions review – cynical, in any language by Brian Logan

Netflix The Mexican-American comic offers English and Spanish versions of his show, but the sexist fare is depressing however you look at it With Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones, Felipe Espar…

Incidental Moments of the Day review – a feast for Covid historians by Mark Lawson

Available online In Richard Nelson’s third play about a US white liberal family Zooming through the pandemic, the Apples are forced to confront whether they are racist In the Guardian on S…

Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio Presents The BECOMING Series

Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio has announced its upcoming series 'BECOMING'. The goal of this series is to craft and put into practice the vocal technicalities and character specificities of …

Strawdog Theatre’s 2020-21 season will be 4 virtual plays, beginning soon with ‘The Four’ by Chris Jones

Online shows will also include “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblin,” a holiday favorite.

THE PROM on Netflix Sets Release Date For December 11

Ryan Murphy has revealed on Twitter that The Prom movie will officially be released on Netflix on December 11.

Learn All About the Sleepless in Seattle Musical on This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

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,…

Ruth McDevitt: Little Old Lady for Hire by Trav S.D.

Here are places where you may have seen Ruth McDevitt (Ruth Thane Shoecraft, 1895-1976): she was a regular on Kolchak: The Night Stalker (as Emily, the columnist); had a recurring role on Al…

Rev Stan marks the Young Vic’s 50th Birthday with a pick of her favourite productions by Rev Stan

The Young Vic is celebrating its 50th birthday and while I've only been visiting since 2007-ish, I’ve seen many fantastic and memorable plays there in that time.

5 things to do when you lose someone you love by Victoria Cairl

After losing someone I love this week rather suddenly, I didn’t know what to do. Continue reading on Medium »

South Bay teen tutors budding artists by Anne Gelhaus

A Cupertino teen who medaled in the city’s young artist competition last year is sharing her talents with the younger set. Niketa Krishnan, 14, started tutoring children ages 4-11 in art o…

X is for Xavier Rubiano, a Broadway casting director who likes Miscast by New York Theater

Casting director Xavier Rubiano loves attending “Miscast,” the annual concert produced by MCC Theater in which Broadway stars perform songs in roles for which they would never be cast. E…

DIXON PLACE EVENTS, WEEK OF 9/14-9/20 by Robert Shuman

DP TV is free to watch and our artists are compensated. Donations help support the community during this precarious time & ensure DP emerges from this crisis continuing to bring togethe…

Coastal Elites: Paul Rudnick Rages Against the Right-Wing Machine by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson star in a motley collection of made-for-liberal monologues The post Coastal Elites: Paul Rudnick Rages Against the Right-Wing Machine appeared …

A classic, a concert, and a call-out streaming this week from NYC by Deb Miller

Whether you’re in the mood for a timely adaptation of a sardonic classic, the blockbuster vocals of a Broadway phenomenon, or a wry exposé of the flagrant sexism that permeates our popula…

Coastal Elites: Red Meat for Blue Staters by Bob Verini

★★★☆☆ Paul Rudnick's five Trump era monologues on HBO interrupt laughs with rage, and vice versa The post Coastal Elites: Red Meat for Blue Staters appeared first on New York Stage…

Goodspeed will be able to stream its musicals in 2021 by Christopher Arnott

The Goodspeed Opera House is planning to do a two-show season in 2021, and will be offering a streaming version of each show to ticket holders who don't want to see it live.

Review: at curtainup.com/>Incidental Moments Of The Day- by Elyse Sommer

richard Nelson movingly completes his Zoom trilogy

O’Neill Theater Center names new executive director by Christopher Arnott

Tiffani Gavin is the new executive director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford.

Access All Areas: “I don’t want people to think of me as just a name or condition” by Lindsey Huebner

In our latest feature, Lindsey Huebner talks to Helen Bryer and Adam Smith of the brilliant company, Access All Areas about their new show, Still Here, moving forward with accessibility and …

Nimax Theatres Will Reopen Six West End Theatres For a Special Season of Shows

Nimax Theatres will open all six of its West End theatres in sequence from October 22nd 2020, with social distancing guidelines in place.

$100,000 Gift Made to Broadway Cares in Memory of Artie Gaffin by Dan Meyer

The gift by Mr. Gaffin’s longtime boyfriend Danny Baron honors the anniversary of the late stage manager’s passing.

846 Live review – rousing shout-out keeps flame of activism alive by Arifa Akbar

Greenwich + Docklands international festival A basketball court becomes a stage to deliver short plays of protest over racial injustice, completing a fine festival embedded in its London com…

Far Too Late from Cinderella sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber has released this great first-listen video featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher from Cinderella with lyrics by David Zippel This post Far Too Late from Cinderel…

Terence Conran, designer, 1931-2020

Founder of Habitat who transformed British homes and became the nation’s middle-class tastemaker

’An insightful & fascinating journey of exploration’: ABOUT WE ARE SHADOWS – Brick Lane by Aleks Sierz

Although I have visited Brick Lane a number of times over the years, much of We Are Shadows: Brick Lane this was refreshingly new to me and the adventure was a delightful experience.

The Shrine & Bed Among the Lentils review – silent screams from Monica Dolan and Lesley Manville by Susannah Clapp

Bridge theatre, LondonThe wide-open space of the Bridge is commanded with riveting intimacy in one of four Talking Heads double bills The sheer success of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads mak…

NEWS: Nimax Theatres will open all 6 West End theatres in sequence from October 2020 with social distancing by Press Releases

Nimax Theatres will open all six West End theatres in sequence from 22 October 2020 with social distancing under Covid-19 secure government guidelines. The special season will beginning at t…

Nimax will open all six West End theatres with social distancing from 22 October by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Nimax Theatres have announced that they will re-open all six of their West End Theatres in sequence from 22 October 2020 with social distancing. This post Nimax will open all…

Nimax Theatres to open West End theatres in sequence from 22 October with social distancing by Megan

First to open is This is Going to Hurt by ex-NHS doctor Adam Kay who will open his run with a free performance for NHS staff on 22 Oct. The post Nimax Theatres to open West End theatres in s…

Ep. 79: The Black Emperor of Broadway by Lauren Van Hemert

In 2017, Adrienne Earle Pender’s play “N” premiered at Theatre in the Park. Inspired by the true story of her distant cousin, Charles S. Gilpin, and his relationship with Eugene O’…

Renée Fleming, Heather Headley, More Take Part in Virtual Gala for Lyric Opera of Chicago by Ryan McPhee

For the Love of Lyric will stream September 13.

Bunga Bunga podcast — sex scandals, organised crime and Silvio Berlusconi

A new Wondery series recounts how a business man became the longest serving Italian prime minister since the war

Why growing outcry over harassment threatens South Korea’s cultural push

A string of abuse scandals could overshadow the industry as K-pop woos investors with a big IPO

Watch Reading of Barton Bund and Rick Sperling's Hastings Street September 13 on Stars in the House by Andrew Gans

Plays in the House Teen Edition is a spinoff of Stars in the House, the daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

Emma Thompson, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Emilia Clarke, Robert Lindsay Are Part of Virtual Reading of Private Lives September 13 by Andrew Gans

Lockdown Theatre, in association with The Royal Theatrical Fund, presents the Noël Coward comedy.

Watch MCC Theater's Miscast20, Featuring Adrienne Warren, Joshua Henry, Heather Headley, More, September 13 by Andrew Gans

Members of the original company of Hairspray are also part of the virtual gala, featuring stars of stage and screen performing songs from roles in which they would never be cast.