Theatre News: The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater presents Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater presents the first MainStage show of their 2021 Season: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. This thrilling and suspenseful version of the classic story …

SAG/AFTRA Nominations, Daniel “Bae” Kim, and doing the “Doogie” by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess has a lot to discuss – a LOT, but first…the United States is about to have a new President and Vice President and the first thing they are going to do is cancel the Ke…

DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Roman Banks Sings A Song From His Debut Album by BroadwayWorld

CAROUSEL's Jessie Mueller, Joshua Henry, and Ted Chapin, Talk Working with Jack O'Brien and More by BroadwayWorld

Michael Arden & Andy Mientus Sing A NEW BRAIN by BroadwayWorld

Drew Gasparini Talks His New Album and More with Colton Ryan and Raymond J. Lee by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Lab’s New Readings; Juggerknot Tours World Again by Bill Hirschman

Theatre Lab kicks off new reading series every 21 days through May; Juggerknot Theatre Company produces second world tour monologues in Long Distance Affair.

COME FROM AWAY reopens in Australia with its first performance worldwide by Sean McLoughlin

On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, 2001 their stories moved us all. Award-winning musical COME FROM

Check In From Away Q&A by Mirvish Productions

Disneyland Paris Delays Reopening By Two Months by Elsa Keslassy

Disneyland Paris has delayed its reopening by two months to April 2 as France tightens measures to contain the resurgence of COVID-19. The company said on its Twitter account on Monday that …

On sound ecology: “Rainforest V (variation 3)” at Arter by Matt Hanson

Within the acoustics of Arter’s Karbon, a hall for sound installations and concerts is a curation by Melih Fereli, conceived by David Tudor and realized by Composers Inside Electronics Inc…

DAY 1 RECAP of The TheaterMakers Challenge: Mandy Gonzalez, Justin Guarini, Kate Rockwell and more.

Well that was fun! (Except for the part where I forgot to unmute myself at the top  . . . but I’m going to listen to one of Mandy Gonzalez’s tips and be kind to myself and move on!) The…

What happens when bringing up the truth just gets you blocked? by Roz Warren

Twenty-one years ago, Roz Warren edited a book called ‘Eat, Drink and Remarry.’ Seven years ago, another author published a novel by the same title. But why did she accuse Roz of theft?

What’s To Become Of The Trump Impersonators? by Artsjournal

“No one is going to want to see my Donald Trump” now. Anyone who is seeking Trump comedy after Jan. 21, I just feel bad for them.” – Washington Post

On the Couch with S. Shakthidharan

Rewired: Musicals Reimagined by Hayes

First Peoples Storytellers take centre stage in 2021 Yellamundie Festival Program

UK Courts Are Leasing Theatres For Courtrooms – Artists Are Objecting by Artsjournal

Three national lockdowns in Britain, as well as tough social distancing guidelines, have hampered the business of England’s court system this past year, creating a huge backlog of cases. S…

Glenn Elston on MACBETH by Gabi Bergman

Witches and prophecies and murder – oh my! The story of Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, is one that many

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents its solo debut of new principal oboist Philippe Tondre by Linda Holt

In his Philadelphia Orchestra solo debut, new principal oboist Phillipe Tondre offered a sweet and lyrical rendition of Mozart’s most celebrated work for oboe. Linda Holt reviews.

Finding happiness in letting go by Dmitry Samarov

Empty bookshelves aren’t a bad thing. No one has ever used the words joy or spark to describe me and I haven't read Marie Kondo's book or seen her TV show. Yet…

The rug revival by S. Nicole Lane

Tufting their way through the pandemic Nora Chin thinks about rugs all of the time. "I fall asleep at night thinking about rugs [that] I want to make and new th…

How Theater Stepped Up to Meet the Trump Era by Laura Collins-Hughes

As artists saw liberties threatened and inequities exacerbated, the stage became more thrillingly urgent than it had been in decades.

Review: Here/Not Here, Southbank Centre by Nick Ferris

Review: Here/Not Here, Southbank Centre5.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and p…

Sweeney Todd - York Theatre Company's Show (And Tell!) Series by York Theatre Company

Join us as we revisit the 1989 York/Circle in the Square Revival of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical SWEENEY TODD with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, based…

HOW THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INSPIRED THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM by Robert Shuman

(Walter Rutledge’s article appeared on Playbill Online, 1/18; Photo of Arthur Mitchell by Sharon Perry.)  THE GREAT AMERICAN ARTS INSTITUTION WAS BUILT ON A MODEL OF INCLUSIVENESS. On Apr…

“Alabama Story” Makes Its Professional Streaming Premiere Via Actors Theatre of Indiana by Kenneth Jones

Alabama Story, the six-actor/one-set social justice drama by Kenneth Jones, will make its professional streaming debut Jan. 18-Feb. 14, 2021, when Actors Theatre of Indiana offers an on-dem…

Piano Bar Live! Streams This Tuesday, January 19, with Host Scott Barbarino, Plus Rick Jensen, Renee Katz, Sean Patrick Murtagh and More

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, January 19 at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Rick Jensen, …

Review: Young Bloods, Royal Shakespeare Company by George Collins

Review: Young Bloods, Royal Shakespeare Company2.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT goi…

Paging Through Broadway While the Stages Are Dark by Maya Phillips

As she packs her things to make a move, a critic lingers over her memories, many slickly packaged, some not.

Entertainment Industry Jobs No Longer Qualify for Travel Exemptions to Enter U.K. by Naman Ramachandran

Most entertainment industry jobs no longer qualify for exemption to COVID-19 rules, such as the need to self-isolate for 10 days, for those seeking to enter the U.K. From 4 A.M. local time o…

Commentary: How about some culture in the Biden Cabinet? My nominees for Mr. or Madame Secretary by Mark Swed

The overdue creation of a Cabinet-level Secretary of Culture would give the country a lift we all crave. Here's who I think would rise to the challenge.

10 Books Every Actor Should Own by Performerstuff

10 Books Every Actor Should Own Written by Amanda Grace January 19, 2021 Away from the stage and out of the spotlight, an actor’s work lies largely in acquiring new approaches to un…

Free Performer Stuff Academy Tap Dance Classes; Week Six by Performerstuff

Free Performer Stuff Academy Tap Dance Classes; Week Six Written by: Tiffany Wilkie January 18, 2021 Performer Stuff Academy launched a series of 9 FREE tap classes on December 15th. …

Fredi Walker Browne, Jakeim Hart and More to Take Part in RAISE YOUR VOICE: ARTISTS CELEBRATING BLACK CREATIVES

BlurbOut of the Box Theatrics will present the virtual benefit​ RAISE YOUR VOICE: ARTISTS CELEBRATING BLACK CREATIVES ​on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:30 PM ET ​in honor of Black Hist…

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Makers of RATATOUILLE: The TikTok Musical- Daniel Mertzlufft

Below, BroadwayWorld is catching up with one of the creators, Daniel Mertzlufft- the musical arranger behind not only Ratatouille, but other 2020 viral sensations like The Thanksgiving Musi…

Martin Luther King and Talk TV by Trav S.D.

This Martin Luther King Day, I share a little post on What-Might-Have-Been and What-Might-Could-Be. Out of curiosity I did a little delve into King’s television presence in the ’60s. As …

Season 2 Of THE AUDITION HELPER Podcast Launches With ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Star, Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria, from Netflix's Orange is the New Black, is the first guest to be interviewed in Season 2 of The Audition Helper podcast. In addition to her television work, Ms. DeLaria was seen…

London Theatre News Today: Monday 18 January by Hira Desai

Check out all the latest theatre news including updates from Mischief Movie Night In and a sneak peek from new musical I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change The post London Theatre News Tod…

Daveed Diggs, Cynthia Erivo & More Nominated for Critics Choice Awards

 The Critics Choice Association (CCA) announced today the series nominees for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards.  The winners will be revealed LIVE on The CW on Sunday, March 7, 2021…

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Interview For Performer Stuff Pro Series: Part 2 of 3. Risk, Criticism and Theatre Relevance by Performerstuff

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Interview For Performer Stuff Pro Series: Part 2 of 3. Risk, Criticism and Theatre Relevance Written by: Mark Pawsey January 18, 2021 To continue with …

Psycho Goreman (dir. Steven Kostanski): Film review by Dan Scully

It's hard to overstate how wonderfully fucked up this movie is. The post Psycho Goreman (dir. Steven Kostanski): Film review appeared first on phindie.

A Theater Serves as a Courthouse, Provoking Drama Offstage by Alex Marshall

Black artists and activists in Birmingham, England, say the city’s largest playhouse has sold out by leasing its auditoriums to the criminal justice system.

Exclusive: Kelli O'Hara Sings from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY as Part of the Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3PM!

Kelli O'Hara's performance as part of The Seth Concert Series, re-airs today at 3 PM ET. Check out an exclusive clip from the concert, which premiered last night, featuring Kelli singing Alw…

Aleshea Harris Wins 2021 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Harris is the author of Is God Is and What to Send Up When It Goes Down.

Lee Roy Reams, Peter Filichia and More Will Take Part in Backstage Babble Trivia Night!

This week will be historic, to say the least, but for some levity and a break from all the news, look no further. BACKSTAGE BABBLE: TRIVIA NIGHT will be streaming next Saturday, January 23 a…

For MLK Day 2021, can we fight our history of miseducation in America? by Kyle V.  Hiller

This MLK Day, Kyle V. Hiller considers what “unity” actually means, and the education that will get us there.

Theatre Review: ‘Ada and the Engine’ at Silver Spring Stage by Susan Brall

“Ada and the Engine” — written by Lauren Gunderson, produced by Alika Codispoti and Maura Suilebhan, and directed by Jon Jon Johnson for Silver Spring Stage — opened virtually on Fri…

Jawan M. Jackson Joins Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mary Testa, Lauren Molina, and Andrew Barth Feldman RABBIT HOLE

Jawan M. Jackson (Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations) has joined the cast of this coming Saturday's virtual reading of David Lindsay-Abaire's RABBIT HOLE in the role of …

VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Inauguration Special with NYC Mayoral Candidate Dianne Morales- Wednesday at 4pm!

Tune in today, December 8 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld. This week's special guest is Norm Lewis, whose new concert, Christmastime is Here, will be availabl…

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, January 18- with Kelli O'Hara, ​Vanessa Williams and More!

Today (January 18) in live streaming: Kelli O'Hara sings with Seth Rudetsky, BAM celebrates MLK Day, and more!

Protected: Leanna Benjamin: “I was losing my desire to write, but now I’ve found it again” by Samuel Nicholls

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Leanna Benjamin: “I was losing my desire to write, but now I’ve found it again” appeared first on A Younger Th…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARY GRANT by Robert Shuman

Recollections in His Own Words and by Those Who Knew Him Best Nancy Nelson’s Evenings with Cary Grant, which uses the icon’s own words—and is enhanced with material from Grant’s pers…

Stars Of SIX Join 'E-Ticket To Broadway' Live Show

E-Ticket to Broadway is hosting a special 'Queens of the Kingdom' edition as part of the Broadway Podcast Network's Special Live events on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 8:00pm EST. 

The Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts Reimagines Dance for the Online Medium by Gowri S

Through a series of virtual performances and conversations, Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts adapts movement and dance to the online medium. “When we started out, we were perplexed. We…

John Lloyd Young to Present Valentine's Day Concert Live From Las Vegas

The show will take place February 12.

‘Fun, witty & incredibly creative’: PUBLIC DOMAIN – Southwark Playhouse (Online review) ★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

The cast and creative team involved in Public Domain, streamed from Southwark Playhouse, succeeded in creating a brilliant show which is timely and incredibly thought-provoking.

GRACE NOTES: Monday, January 18, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Christian Borle Guest Stars on PRODIGAL SON Next Week

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will guest star on a new episode of 'Prodigal Son' on January 26th! 

Throwback Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Gathers Old Classmates For Performance of Martin Luther King Song

Hamilton is celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a throwback video!

The Black Seed Unveils Generous Grant Program for Black Theatres by American Theatre Editors

Nearly 100 Black theatres will receive 1- or 2-year grants, ranging in size from $10,000 to $150,000.

Betty Buckley & ALW - "Memory" - Merv Griffin Show [1982] by Broadway Television Archive

Following a brief interview segment with Merv Griffin, Andrew Lloyd Webber sits at the piano as Betty Buckley sings "Memory" from CATS (Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Trevor Nunn, a…

‘A delight to watch from start to finish’: NUTCRACKER DELIGHTS – English National Ballet (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Having had its run of live performances cut short, thank goodness the English National Ballet recorded Nutcracker Delights, this gorgeous scaled back treat for audiences to enjoy at home.

Look Back at The Mountaintop on Broadway by Dan Meyer

The play by Katori Hall follows Martin Luther King, Jr. over a single night in the Memphis motel.

Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 18-22 by Talaura Harms

A reunion reading of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Gloria, new musical excerpts from Joe Iconis and Rob Rokicki, and more online offerings this week.

Today on Broadway: Monday, January 18, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Shubert’s Philip J. Smith Dies, IATSE Calls for Theaters to Be Vaccination Sites, Major Stars in Birdland Benefit “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

2000s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - The Elite 8! by JK

The first decade of the new millennium was a big one for Broadway, with Disney and vampires, jukebox musicals coming into their own, and movie-to-musical adaptations threatening to take over…

Carmen, Lucia, Brünnhilde, and More Opera Heroines Lead Next Free Met Stream Lineup by Ryan McPhee

Natalie Dessay, Lisette Oropesa, Anita Rachvelishvili, and more leading ladies take center stage.

Virginia Valli: Hitchcock’s First Star by Trav S.D.

A few jottings on Virginia Valli (Virginia McSweeney, 1895-1968), a star of the silent era and the first couple of years of talkies. Today she is most notable for co-starring with Carmelita …

Rumble — how Link Wray brought the sound of slashed speakers to rock guitar

The brutal-sounding instrumental track was hugely influential

Abnormally Funny People review – cabaret of comics with disabilities by Brian Logan

Southbank Centre onlineThis Zoom gig of eyecatching diversity closed the Unlimited festival and felt like a family gathering with its affectionate mutual mockery ‘‘Disabled entertainment…

Just because: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli plays Ravel by Terry Teachout

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli plays the slow movement of Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto, accompanied by Sergiu Celidibache and the London Symphony:  (This is the latest in a series of ar…

How Wigmore Hall is taking music beyond the chamber

The London venue has found a large audience online during the pandemic, says its chief executive John Gilhooly

Almanac: Jean Anouilh on beauty by Terry Teachout

“Things are beautiful if you love them.” Jean Anouilh, Mademoiselle Colombe (trans. Louis Kronenberger) Continue reading Almanac: Jean Anouilh on beauty at About Last Night.

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change | Trailer by Official London Theatre

Watch We The People, The Biden Harris Inauguration Concert by New York Theater

Barbra Streisand, Will.i.am, Cher, Carole King, James Taylor, and Fall Out Boy are among the performers in this hour-long concert streamed Sunday to celebrate Joe Biden’s forthcoming inaug…

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane opens at Duke Of York’s Theatre October 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New dates have been announced for the West End transfer of the National Theatre's production of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane at the Duke Of York's Theatre, London. This p…

Six fashion podcasts to seek this week

What happens to our clothes when we throw them away? What does Joe Biden’s presidency mean for the fashion industry? These podcasts answer the big questions… and offer some escapism 

Rising by Peter J Snee

Playlab Theatre’s latest production Rising is a multi-narrative eco-thriller by five emerging Brisbane-based female playwrights written in response to the

Well-Behaved Women – A New Song Cycle by Carmel Dean by Peter J Snee

What would Cleopatra, Cathy Freeman, Frida Kahlo, Billie Jean King, Malala Yousafzai, Mary Magdalene, Maya Angelou and Virginia Woolf sound

Live at the Bowl second program announcement – season extended until April by Peter J Snee

Live at the Bowl has officially kicked off the new year with a season of open-air performances at the iconic Sidney

Very Nice Pot Plants to Purify the Air and Enrich Your Life by Peter J Snee

Born from the strange socio-political moment we’re living in, VERY NICE POT PLANTS TO PURIFY THE AIR AND ENRICH YOUR

QPAC is ogre-joyed to welcome Shrek the Musical by Alley Edwards

The start of the 2021 season for Queensland’s theatre has been unlike any before it. With new government regulations in

'Another rocky road': UK theatre bosses eye 2021 with resilience and realism by Interviews By Arifa Akbar

Artistic directors at four venues look ahead to what challenges this year might bring Nikolai Foster, Curve, LeicesterLast year we cancelled five productions which was heartbreaking but we l…

The greatest arias of all time return to the Sydney Opera House

January 18: Diary items: the malignant narcissism of Laurence Fox, the extraordinary generosity of Jack Thorne, & Andrew Lloyd Webber staying posi by Mark Shenton

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Live at the Bowl extends to April – second season announcement

VIDEO: On This Day, January 18- RAGTIME Opens on Broadway!

Today we celebrate Ragtime the Musical, which opened on Broadway on this day in 1998. 

Relatively — a podcast that unpicks sibling relationships

Broadcaster and reformed bully Dan Snow and his sister Rebecca are among the guests in this fascinating series

DANCE NEWS: Works & Process at the Guggenheim Announces 2021 Creative Bubble Residencies by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: Works & Process at the Guggenheim Announces 2021 Creative Bubble Residencies. Also, "Isolation to Creation" Docuseries Streams Nationwide on All Arts Channels.

Checking In With… Ain't Too Proud's E. Clayton Cornelious by Andrew Gans

"Go support an artist of color, explore another culture other than your own … support a Black local business, and maybe support an artist by investing in their shows."

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's Soul to Soul Streams Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by Andrew Gans

The theatrical concert explores the parallels between African-American and Jewish music.

BAM Co-Presents a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 18 by Dan Meyer

The virtual event streams at 11 AM ET.

Look Back at Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, and More in Ragtime by Playbill Staff

The original production opened on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts January 18, 1998.