DEAR EVAN HANSEN film to be released September 2021 by Gabi Bergman

It was reported today that Universal Studios’ film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen will be released theatrically in September 2021.

Spark your thinking with Examine and Evolve Retreat for studio owners

Studio owners can get access to Studio Expansion’s free Examine and Evolve Retreat Guide to spark the thinking and planning process to make a solid and achievable action plan for next year…

Honors Memories: CeCe Winans & Terence Blanchard Honor Cicely Tyson | 2015 Kennedy Center Honors by The Kennedy Center

Join WNO's 2021 Opera Institute | Deadline Extended! | Apply by February 8, 2021 by The Kennedy Center

Theater: SPOTLIGHT SERIES (A Little New Music) by Tony Frankel

NOT SO LITTLE ANYMORE On February 2, 2021, A Little New Music continues its “Spotlight Series” with the music of multi-talented composer/lyricist Rob Rokicki of The Lightning Thief: The …

Stream These 8 Great Performances by Cicely Tyson by Jennifer Vineyard

The Emmy-winning actress started breaking down stereotypes with her first major TV roles in the early 1960s. Here’s a guide to some of her most trailblazing and memorable performances.

Commentary: Why it's time to revive Leonard Bernstein's long-dismissed, race-conscious White House musical by Mark Swed

Bernstein had friendly and fraught relationships with U.S. presidents. But his White House musical flopped. Missed was its exploration of race and slavery that's more timely than ever.

‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ Review: A Role Model Who’s Thoughtful and Always ‘On,’ Even in Her 80s by Chris Willman

Rita Moreno’s most indelible screen moment, which had her and a “West Side Story” ensemble sizing up the pros and cons of their adopted U.S. homeland, remains an eternally clever music…

What does Auditioning in 2021 Look Like? by The Ensemblist

by Mason Derreck Lewis …

TYPICAL receives world premiere on Soho Theatre on Demand by Peter J Snee

Soho Theatre and Nouveau Riche announce the World Premiere of Typical, the film version of the hit stage play, released

A nail biting night of entertainment by Sierra Phillips

Three white sea-containers loom in the dusk of a cool summer evening. Bold, black lettering along the sides of the

How well do you know your musical theatre lyrics? by Peter J Snee

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat our community’s musical theatre masterminds? This week we are giving away tickets

Brett Sheehy announces end of tenure at Melbourne Theatre Company by Peter J Snee

Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director & CEO, Brett Sheehy AO, today announced that 2021 will be his final year with

Book Review: The Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939: Engagement and Experimentation by Jonathan Mandell

Given how many theater advocates are calling these days for “a new Federal Theatre Project,” this newly-published book about the first one is, if nothing else, well timed. In The Federal…

Storm the barricades of the concourse theatre by Peter J Snee

Tickets are now on sale to Les Misérables, back by popular demand for a return season in 2021. The world’s

Dear Evan Hansen Movie Finds Its Release Date by Lindsey Sullivan

Dear Evan Hansen fans could be found in movie theaters as early as this year. Variety reports that Universal's upcoming movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical will hit movie theaters o…

Principal Bassoon Judith LeClair Answers Your Questions by New York Philharmonic

Which pieces give the bassoon the greatest opportunity to express itself? What is your life like being a bassoonist? Principal Bassoon Judith LeClair answers these questions and more. As a b…

Remember the Tony Awards? Now They’re Going to Vote in March for Nominations from Last October by Roger Friedman

This is turning into pretty good theater. The 2019-2020 Broadway season never really happened, remember? It stopped on March 13th because of

Dear Evan Hansen Movie Sets a Release Date by Broadway Direct

Universal has announced that Dear Evan Hansen, the adaptation of the Broadway musical, will be released on September 24, 2021. The movie will star Ben Platt in the title role, reprising his…

Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, and More to Stop By STUDIO TENN TALKS in February

Studio Tenn has announced that the popular talk show series, Studio Tenn Talks: Theatre Conversations with Patrick Cassidy, will begin its 2021 virtual broadcast from the stage of The Fran…

Saying Goodbye to a Legend, Cicely Tyson Dies at 96 by Matthew Wexler

A Tony winner for 'The Trip to Bountiful', Cicely Tyson dazzled audiences in all mediums, leaving behind a legacy of work spanning seven decades. The post Saying Goodbye to a Legend, Cicely …

The 2020 5th Avenue Theatre Awards Honoring High School Musicals by The 5th Avenue Theatre

The shows might have been cancelled, but the theater love goes on... Last July 17 and July 18, The 5th Avenue Theatre Awards 2020 Roadtrip streamed on Facebook. We criss-crossed the state—…

Pig Iron Names Laurie Ortega-Murphy New Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Ortega-Murphy will succeed Maya Choldin, who stepped down in October 2020 to accept a position at Theatre Calgary.

Missouri History Museum may want your Pride mementos for new LGBTQIA+ exhibit by Jane Henderson | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

An online event is a way to raise awareness of the museum's desire for LGBTQ artifacts and St. Louis stories. And it's a precursor to a larger exhibition planned for 2024.

St. Louis-area nursing homes find creative ways to keep residents engaged amid pandemic by Benjamin Simon St. Louis Post-Dispatch

But with limited staffing and limited family visits many admit it's been a struggle, and some residents still feel "lonesome."

Fete de Glace ice carving festival in St. Charles gives sculptors a chance to shine by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ice sculptures, a staple of weddings and holiday parties, aren't much in demand during a pandemic.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival seeks entries for playwriting project by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Plays are not required to reference Shakespeare or his works. Finalists will receive a $3,000 stipend.

In the News: Jujamcyn Partners With SeatGeek, New Musical Film From Joey Contreras by Talaura Harms

Plus: Carrie Manolakos and Max Sangerman star in new streaming musical Lights on the Radio Tower.

Breaking: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film Will Be Released September 24, 2021

The Dear Evan Hansen movie adaptation is set to be released on September 24, 2021. Ben Platt will reprise his Tony-winning performance in the film, which features a star-studded cast includ…

Using Multiple Savings Accounts. I’ll Show You A Thing Or Two. by Broadway Joe

I’ve long hinted here at Creative Finance that I personally use a number of different accounts and banks for a number of different purposes.  Today I’m very excited to tell you […] T…

Dear Evan Hansen Movie Sets September 2021 Release by Ryan McPhee

The film adaptation will star Ben Platt, reprising his Tony-winning performance alongside a cast that includes Julianne Moore and Amy Adams.

ABT/NYU Master’s Program Spotlight: Meet Alumnus Pamela Levy by American Ballet Theatre

Apply today for the ABT/NYU Master’s Program! In this video, meet alum Pamela Levy, Director of Steps Youth Programs at Steps on Broadway. New York University and American Ballet Theatre…

Jujamcyn Theaters and SeatGeek Announce Multi-Year Partnership, Bringing New Ticketing System to Broadway

Jujamcyn Theaters and SeatGeek today announced a marquee multi-year partnership that will bring the next generation of ticketing technology to Broadway. Attendees at Jujamcyn’s five the…

Join the NSO's 2021 Summer Music Institute | Deadline Extended! | Apply by February 8, 2021 by The Kennedy Center

FIDELIO – A Musical Graphic Novel | Washington National Opera by The Kennedy Center

Cailen Fu Looks Back On MEAN GIRLS Legacy On The BREAK A BAT Podcast

Cailen Fu of Mean Girls steps into The Batter's Box for Episode 68 of the BREAK A BAT Podcast! Following the unfortunate closing of the most 'fetch' show in Broadway history, host Al Malafr…

Derek Klena's Favorite DOGFIGHT Memories! by Second Stage Theater

In 2012, Derek Klena was cast in the pivotal role of Eddie Birdlace in our world premiere of “Dogfight,” written by young composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul with a book by Peter Ducha…

REPORT FROM FUTURE: Elderly, Bedridden Aaron Tveit Still Wondering Whether He Won 2020 Tony Award by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY (2065) - Elderly, bedridden Broadway legend Aaron Tveit expressed his frustration today after s...

Andrew Lloyd Webber Teases Changes at Her Majesty's Theatre Make It Even More 'Phantom-Like'

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, work is underway on Her Majesty's Theatre in London, in preparation for the return of The Phantom of the Opera on the West End. In a recent interview wi…

LCT Spotlight Series - Looking Back at THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by Lincoln Center Theater

Cicely Tyson Kept It Together So We Didn’t Fall Apart by Wesley Morris

A wonder of poise and punch, the actress dared to declare herself a moral progenitor, taking on roles that reflected the dignity of Black women.

Tony Awards Date Will Be Based on Broadway Reopening; Voting to Begin in March by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's an update on the Tony Awards. A ceremony for the 74th Annual Tony Awards will be held in coordination with Broadway’s reopening, according to Deadline. With theater still on paus…

Dear Evan Hansen Movie to Debut in Theaters This September

The new film stars Ben Platt.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘An Evening with Beethoven’ by Cameron Kelsall

Following her appointment as principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann makes her first appearance leading Beethoven on the Digital Stage. Cameron Kelsall re…

MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV: A DANCER WHOSE FLIGHT TO FREEDOM BROUGHT HIM CULT STATUS by Robert Shuman

(Valeria Paikova’s article appeared in Russia Beyond, 1/28; Photos:  Russia Beyond. ) Mikhail Baryshnikov is not one to go unnoticed. A true living legend of ballet, he is one of the grea…

The Virt Locker review – new comedy show addresses the elephant in the Zoom room by Brian Logan

Available onlineBanter and live laughter help NextUp’s show – featuring a grumpy Jen Brister, a lovable Sarah Keyworth and more – replicate in-person comedy “What is this? What are w…

‘The Poltergeist’ Review: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Madman by Maya Phillips

A breakneck performance by Joseph Potter as an embittered former prodigy carries this unnerving monologue from Philip Ridley.

Jujamcyn Theaters Strikes Deal With Broadway Newcomer SeatGeek, Dropping Ticketmaster by Greg Evans

In yet another sign that Broadway is taking its pandemic shutdown pause to re-evaluate itself, Jujamcyn Theaters announced today that it had entered into a multi-year partnership with ticket…

Jujamcyn Theaters switches ticketing platform to SeatGeek by Caitlin Huston

Jujamcyn Theaters has switched its ticketing partner to SeatGeek. Jujamcyn announced a multi-year deal Friday to use SeatGeek in its five theaters, rather than its former partner, Ticketmast…

Tony Awards Voting Begins in March, but Still No Date for Show by Jordan Moreau

Tony Awards voting will soon be underway, but a date for the ceremony has yet to be announced. “Voting for the 74th Annual Tony Awards will take place between March 1 – March 15, 2021. W…

Doug and ‘Hades’: A Remembrance by American Theatre Editors

Dramaturg Doug Langworthy shone his light on the work of others, but it finally couldn't lead him out of his own private darkness.

A Broadway Theater Owner Rethinks Post-Pandemic Ticket Selling by Michael Paulson and Ben Sisario

Jujamcyn, which operates five of the 41 Broadway houses, said that when theater returns it will use SeatGeek instead of Ticketmaster.

Review: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Lambert Jackson Productions and London Coliseum by Samuel Nicholls

Review: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Lambert Jackson Productions and London Coliseum3.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with …

Review: Finney’s Ghost, Living Record Festival by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Finney's Ghost, Living Record Festival 4.0Overall Score If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT go…

Tony Awards voting to take place in March by Caitlin Huston

Voting for the Tony Awards will take place starting March 1, Tony Awards organizers said Friday.  The voting period, for the shows that opened during the shortened 2019-2020 Broadway season…

Bursting and bubbling, Susan Smith Trees opens at Evanston Art Center by S. Nicole Lane

Working with the unknown encourages the “known.” My God, I love a fleshy piece of artwork. When artists make works that are burgeoning and mysterious, I'm im…

Lea Salonga Reflects on Her Broadway Debut and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

Lauren Patten Talks JAGGED LITTLE PILL, FUN HOME, Pride, and More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

Micaela Diamond and Nathan Salstone Sing from New Musical BORDERLINE for LIVING ROOM CONCERTS by BroadwayWorld

MEAN GIRLS' Krystina Alabado Sings An Ingrid Michaelson Tune on LIVING ROOM CONCERTS by BroadwayWorld

Hot Clip of the Day: "Wotta Night!" Carrie's Journey To Broadway Chronicled in Bingeworthy Pod "Out For Blood"

Musical theatre fans, listen up. There is a brand new podcast on the Broadway Podcast Network that we are absolutely obsessed with - Out For Blood: The Story of Carrie The Musical.

Still No Official Date Set for 2020 Tony Awards, Though Voting Will Begin in March

Nominations were announced on October 15, ahead of a ceremony that was promised for the fall of 2020.

London Theatre News Today: Friday 29 January by Kitty Underwood

New dates for Here Come The Boys at the Garrick Theatre and two new amazing initiatives to support the theatre industry in today's round-up The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 29 Janu…

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Revises 2021 Season by Amelia Merrill

The Bay Area company will continue to offer digital works until the fall.

Lift the Curtain: Tackling the Issue of Unpaid Internships | USITT Webinar Replay by Michael Eddy

Lift the Curtain is a group of like-minded individuals looking to end unpaid and underpaid internships by providing information and resources to interns and organizations alike. They’ve co…

Baryshnikov Arts Center presents first two installments of digital spring 2021 season

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) presents the first installment of its 2021 digital spring season beginning on February 1, at 5pm ET. The series kicks off with Vibhanga, a non-narrative danc…

Stages Repertory Theatre Announces Two Management Changes by American Theatre Editors

Managing director Mark Folkes will step down in April, while Eboni Bell will be promoted to inclusion, engagement, and training director in February.

Tonys Voting is Coming Soon. The Awards? We Still Don’t Know. by Michael Paulson

Organizers of the ceremony have firmed up dates for selecting favorites, but won’t commit to an event until plans for Broadway’s return are set.

Tony Awards Voting Will Begin in March, Though Still No Date for Ceremony by Ryan McPhee

Nominations were announced in October; the annual event, typically held in June, was postponed due to the pandemic.

New Study: Arts Orgs to Stagger Return Plans, Try Alternative Venues by American Theatre Editors

Compared to TRG Arts' last study, U.S. companies are pushing back plans by an average of almost 4 more months.

Tony Awards Set For Broadway’s Reopening; Voting Begins In March by Greg Evans

The curtain’s inching up on the Tony Awards: A ceremony will be held on an as-yet-undetermined date in coordination with Broadway’s eventual reopening, but voters will finally be able to…

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4 to be Released in March

Dress Circle Publishing has announced the release of THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. The book will be avai…

Gerry Cottle obituary by Dea Birkett

Showman and entrepreneur whose circus travelled to all parts of Britain and was a hit on television For half a century from 1970 onwards, the circus impresario and showman Gerry Cottle, who…

'Incredible and inspirational': Cicely Tyson remembered by Vanessa Williams by As Told To Chris Wiegand

Tyson, who has died aged 96, was the talk of Broadway in 2013 when she was in The Trip to Bountiful. Her co-star pays tribute to a calming mentor with an uproarious sense of humour I grew up…

Krysta Rodriguez, Lynn Nottage, Robyn Hurder and More to Join LIVE AT THE LORTEL

The upcoming guest lineup has been announced for the “Live at The Lortel” virtual conversation series. In February, fans can listen to conversations with actress Krysta Rodriguez (F…

Portland Center Stage Names Remix Commissions Playwrights by Amelia Merrill

Brittany K. Allen, Christina Anderson, Christopher Chen, and Portland-based Anya Pearson will develop new works.

Vietgone - DCPA Memories by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Vietgone is the rap-spitting, pop culture-crusted dramedy that follows the real-life courtship of playwright Qui Nguyen’s parents as Vietnam War refugees. DCPA Theatre Company had the oppo…

Rachel Bitton's PIAF… Her Story… Her Songs Will Stream to Benefit The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch the trailer for the upcoming musical event.

Rachel Britton's PIAF… Her Story… Her Songs Will Stream to Benefit The Actors Fund by Andrew Gans

Watch the trailer for the upcoming musical event.

Shan Ako Says to Artists Everywhere: ‘Stay Ready, Don’t Lose Hope’ by Dan Meyer

The Les Misérables alum appears in Episode 3 of The Theatre Channel.

Idina Menzel, George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez & More Nominated for L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The nominations for the L.A. Stage Alliance's 2020 Ovation Awards have been announced. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the eligibility period ran from September 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.…

Marsha Mason to Star in Keen Company's Benefit Performance of Sorry, Wrong Number

Lucille Fletcher's thriller will be directed by Jonathan Silverstein.

Dancing Nation review – Sadler's Wells extravaganza stretches across three hours by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlineAkram Khan and Natalia Osipova’s poetic duet and Shobana Jeyasingh’s Contagion are highlights in a festival from BBC Arts The most tantalising prospect of this three-hour…

Brian Quijada: The Lunch Room Episode 24 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired January 12, 2021 Actor, playwright, composer, and Artistic Director of the Wild Wind Performance Lab for New Play Development at Texas Tech University Brian Quijada will cha…

Rachel Parris: 'I’ve had Spanx that made me look like a broken sausage’

The comedian, musician and Mash Report star on the things that make her laugh the most The funniest standup I’ve ever seen …John Mulaney’s Kid Gorgeous made me howl. It’s on Netflix …

This non-parody showtune number was on a sincere note. by Fred Landau

 This non-parody showtune number  was on a  sincere note.   Any hope of us getting a 2021 Biden/Harris optimism like we had back in pust-crash  January 2009 with Obama/Biden?  Back i…

Marsha Mason, Chuck Cooper, Heidi Armbruster and More to Star in SORRY, WRONG NUMBER Benefit Broadcast

Keen Company is continuing their season with an all-star benefit broadcast of Sorry, Wrong Number by Lucille Fletcher. Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announce…

The Theatre Community Remembers the Life and Legacy of Cicely Tyson by Kerri Kearse

Artists from the stage and screen took to social media to share their memories of the performer, who died January 28 at 96.

NEWS: ENO & Imperial College announce the national rollout of the Breathe programme for people recovering from Covid-19 by Press Releases

English National Opera and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust announce national rollout of ENO Breathe programme for people recovering from COVID-19.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE returns to The Joyce stage this February by Joycetheater

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE continues its 35th Anniversary celebration with a special digital program, broadcast live from The Joyce stage! Founded in 1985, the company blends contemporary, Afr…

Hope Clarke: A Career of Being Ready for the Next Chance by American Theatre Editors

From the 'West Side Story' tour to television to work with George C. Wolfe, this performer/choreographer has followed each next step where it led.

Denzel Washington Sweats “The Little Things” by Anthony Lane

Few actors rise so effortlessly above poor material, but the implausibilities of John Lee Hancock’s film are a challenge for Washington and his co-stars.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Cornwall's buoy band Fisherman's Friends are sailing for West End

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The unlikeliest hit film, Fisherman's Friends, has set a course for the West End. It is based on the true story of the shanty singing fishermen, from the village of Port Isaac.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Playing Billie was no Holiday for the new Lady Day 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Lee Daniels capitulated and gifted Andra Day the role of a lifetime, portraying the legend in a new film, The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Lady Gaga feels an 'epic sense of powerlessness.' Here's what she's doing about it. by Usa Today, Sara M Moniuszko, Usa Today

In an interview with USA TODAY, Lady Gaga describes the "powerlessness" she feels from the pandemic, mental health and her inauguration performance.       

In Memoriam: Cicely Tyson by Jan Simpson

  Deeply mourning the death of the great Cicely Tyson, a trailblazer and role model in so many ways.

FROM DOWN UNDER: Come From Away in Melbourne by Simon Parris

The joy of finally returning to live theatre in Melbourne is exponentially magnified by the heart lifting humanity of the first musical to reopen, Come From Away.

TikTok Creators Are Bringing Back the Sea Shanty

The latest trend on TikTok? Sea shanties! Check out some amazing renditions, including one fitting Defying Gravity into the genre!

Flashback Friday: Our Last Interview With Cicely Tyson

Go back to the opening night of The Gin Game, in which Tyson starred with James Earl Jones.

John Lithgow, Shoshana Bean, Daniel Breaker Set for Part 2 of Digital Myths and Hymns

MasterVoices presents a virtual four-part production of Adam Guettel's song cycle.

Carly Hughes to Host Theatre Forward Gala, With Guests George Salazar, Anika Noni Rose

Additional performances are Jason Robert Brown, Kate Baldwin, and more.

George Street Playhouse Announces 4-Play Streaming Season

Broadway’s Andréa Burns (ON YOUR FEET, IN THE HEIGHTS) and television and film’s Maulik Pancholy (“30 Rock,” “Weeds,” “Phineas and Ferb”) will headline the start of George S…

Honoring Cicely Tyson With a Look Back at Her Stage Highlights by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-winning star, known for her distinguished stage and film career, died January 28.

2021 Junior Theater Festival West Postponed by Logan Culwell-Block

The in-person event was planned for May in Sacramento, California.

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch January 29-31 by Talaura Harms

Bill Irwin's reflections on Beckett, a Mexican horror opera, and more online offerings this weekend.

GRACE NOTES: Friday, January 29, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Stars in the House Welcomes Bryan Batt, Gerry McIntyre, Brad Oscar, More January 29 by Andrew Gans

Christine Pedi is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

R.I.P. Cicely Tyson by Trav S.D.

I had already planned to do a post on Cicely Tyson (b. 1924) for Black History Month, just a couple days from now. But the news of her death yesterday at age 96 makes the matter more pressin…

USITT Establishes Fellowship for Young Non-Profit Leaders by Michael Eddy

The USITT Board of Directors has established the Sherry Wagner-Henry Leadership Development Initiative to advance the next generation of leadership in the arts. The program is named in honor…

‘Some scenes are all-out hilarious’: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE – Lambert Jackson Productions (Online review) by Louise Penn

The latest digital show from Lambert Jackson Productions and the London Coliseum is the Off-Broadway hit, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.

HOLLYWOOD MOURNS CICELY TYSON: ‘ONE OF THOSE LEGENDS YOU’D HOPED WE WOULD HAVE FOREVER’ by Robert Shuman

(Angelique Jackson’s article appeared in Variety, 1/29; via Pam Green; Photo: Variety.) Cicely Tyson’s co-stars and admirers shared their remembrances of the late Emmy and Tony-winning a…

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 1/29/21: Daniel Elihu Kramer, Chester Theatre by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat TV.Radio 1/29/21. Interviews with Chester Theatre's Artistic Director, Daniel Elihu Kramer and author Susanne Dunlap

Column: Late in life, do you want to surround yourself with oldsters? Florida-set documentary ‘Some Kind of Heaven’ exposes the pitfalls by Chris Jones

Second City founder Bernie Sahlins had some wisdom about staying young — it was on my mind as I watched a new documentary set at the Florida retirement community The Villages.

Today on Broadway: Friday, January 29, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Stage and Screen Legend Cicely Tyson Dies at 96, Women’s Day on Broadway Announces Virtual Event, Jimmys Move Online “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitt…

Broadway Games: Which Came First? by JK

It's the eternal question, "Which came first?" Let's see how well you know your Broadway chronology. Broadway Games: Which Came First? 1. On Broadway: In the Heights  or Curtains? 2…

StageAgent’s Monthly Theatre Roundup…January 2021 by Alexandra Appleton

While theatre doors may not yet be open, that does not mean that the theatre world is silent. In our Monthly Theatre Roundup, we bring you the latest news from across the world.

‘Our Town’ debuted in 1938, but it’s still staged everywhere. A new book explains why it’s so timeless. by Peter Marks

“Another Day’s Begun,” an oral history by Howard Sherman, features more than 100 actors and directors involved in productions of the classic Thornton Wilder play.

NEWS: The world premiere of Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical will open at Hall for Cornwall in autumn 2021 by Press Releases

Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical, a new musical based on the true story of the Cornish singing sensations and the hit 2019 film, will premiere at Hall for Cornwall in Truro in autumn 2021 …

John Forsythe: Bachelor Father by Trav S.D.

There is much I know about John Forsythe (Jacob Freund, 1918-2010) that would not tempt me to write a blogpost about him. For example, he was the voice of Charlie on the original Charlie’s…

Aedín Moloney says Yes! by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal drama column, I review the Irish Rep’s webcast of Aedín Moloney in Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * Throughout the pandem…

Replay: Fredric March appears on What’s My Line? by Terry Teachout

Fredric March appears as the mystery guest on What’s My Line? (His first name is misspelled on the nameplate.) John Daly is the host and the panelists are Steve Allen, Bennett Cerf, Arle…

Griffin Matthews takes off on 'The Flight Attendant,' goes off on Broadway racism by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The McCandless native and Carnegie Alum graduate has a lot to say about his education and industry.

Almanac: Harry Truman on public service by Terry Teachout

“One of the difficulties with all our institutions is the fact that we’ve emphasized the reward instead of the service.” Harry S. Truman, letter to Harold E. Moore (September 27, 1949)…

Remembrance: Ballethnic dancer and teacher Ronnie J. Anderson Jr. by Gillian Anne Renault

A dancer’s life is short, but rarely in the way that Ronnie... The post Remembrance: Ballethnic dancer and teacher Ronnie J. Anderson Jr. appeared first on ARTS ATL.

Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit by Kelundra Smith

Addae Moon is passionate about bringing Atlanta stories to stages across the... The post Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit appeared first …

Alliance Theatre announces latest plans, including spring “Under the Tent” series by ArtsATL Staff

The Alliance Theatre has updated its 2020-21 lineup, which will be headlined... The post Alliance Theatre announces latest plans, including spring “Under the Tent” series appeared first …

‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’ Review: Questlove’s Revelatory 1969 Harlem-Concert Documentary by Owen Gleiberman

In “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” which opened the Sundance Film Festival tonight on a note of heady historical exuberance, we see images from the …

Cloris Leachman appreciation: She loved basking in the showbiz spotlight by Susan Wloszczyna

Award-winning actress Cloris Leachman’s work ethic and versatility were only exceeded by her love of basking in the showbiz spotlight. The legacy she leaves her fans after dying this week …

NEWS: New Vertical Theatre is launched as a vision for a ‘future-proof’ live performance by Press Releases

The newly established The Vertical Theatre Group today announced the launch of The Vertical Theatre, a vision for a ‘future-proof’ live performance venue.

The digital show using its audience as performers by Ayt Guest Writer

If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and paying our very talented team of young creatives. For mo…

Wake Up With BWW 1/29: COME FROM AWAY Returns to the Stage in Melbourne, and More!

Today's top stories: get a first look at Come From Away in Melbourne where it has returned to the stage, plus watch a new Beetlejuice lyric video for 'Mamma Would', and more!

Kenyatta’s star rises in Robeson tribute: ‘The World Is My Home’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, Special to Theatrecriticism.com For the past two decades, Stogie Kenyatta has researched, performed and perfected his one-man show The World Is My Home – The Life of Paul R…

Keith Haring: Haring-isms

January 29: ShenTens: My Favourite Sondheim Songs by Mark Shenton

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Midsumma returns in Autumn to premiere hybrid queer arts and cultural festival

Water artwork to recall Green Square’s history

Broadway Tours Set ’21-’22 Schedules For Broward & Nation by Bill Hirschman

In a carefully calculated but hopeful sign of the recovering world of theater, Broadway Across America has scheduled the resumption this fall of its tours in 47 cities with full auditoriums …

La Boite Theatre opens 2021 Season with premiere of Naked & Screaming

RIP The Amazing Cicely Tyson, Age 96, Award Winning Actress, Activist, Epitome of Ageless Grace and Elegance by Roger Friedman

“I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson,

Cicely Tyson, Towering Award-Winning Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 96 by Broadway.com

Legendary performer Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. The Tony and Emmy winner most recently appeared on Broadway in a revival of The Gin Game opposite James Earl Jones in 2015. Var…

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: A Peek Into The New Normal, The Changing Face of the Performance World at APAP by The Dance Enthusiast

"We are all now cultural producers of the new normal. And it will have to be accessible to all of us…This is not about making something work for the time being. This is making something wo…

35+ Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend January 29-31 - See Bill Irwin do Beckett, Jeremy Jordan in concert, Marisa Tomei in 'Three Hotels' and m

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can w…

Calling All Theatre Trivia Fans: Play The ShowBiz Quiz From Playbill Social Selects January 29 by Talaura Harms

This week's interactive online trivia game features special prizes from Broadway Records.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Remy, More Star in Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale January 29 by Dan Meyer

The modern Mexican opera streams on Playbill as a benefit for Broadway Cares.

Look Back at Sweet Charity on Broadway Starring Gwen Verdon by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production opened January 29, 1966, at the Palace Theatre.