Samantha Pauly and Broadway By the Glass Host SIX- Inspired Happy Hour

SIX the Musical star Samantha Pauly and bartenders Kellyann Coyle and Brian Sedita come together (virtually) for an exclusive happy hour cocktail workshop to officially celebrate the launch…

Australia’s first female magicians to find spotlight with 2021 Frank Van Straten Fellowship

Four British playwrights shortlisted for Susan Smith Blackburn prize by Chris Wiegand

Beth Steel, Frances Poet, Dawn King and Janice Okoh nominated despite many plays being postponed or cut short due to coronavirus Plays about the interrogation of Saddam Hussein, crimes again…

Oh what a lovely archive: British Library gets Joan Littlewood treasure trove by Michael Billington

Theatre Royal Stratford East’s colourful history is documented in more than 100 boxes of material collected by actor Murray Melvin It is cheering to learn that the Murray Melvin Archive, d…

Tim Key review – banter, bathing and terrific poems about our new normal by Brian Logan

Angel Comedy onlineKey and sidekick Edward Easton deliver a delightful housebound hour of shtick, backchat and verse Take a supercilious comedian, let him deliver live comedy without leaving…

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MUSIC takes a nostalgic spin on the ultimate Rom-Com mix tape by Gabi Bergman

More than ever, what the world needs now is love and The Little Red Company delivers with the feel-good music

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Members Discuss Their Documentary, Virtual Classes, & More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

SING STREET's Gus Halper Sings from the Show on LIVING ROOM CONCERTS by BroadwayWorld

Marisol Lydia Torres: Magical Frijol Petate Ride | Center Theatre Group's Community Stories by Center Theatre Group

Find the best tap floors for home and studio

Tap dancers need sounds quality and quantity. They also need a surface that can withstand the pounding of metal taps and a coefficient of friction that allows for some sliding. Very little s…

When doing more means moving less

The need to get things done and to cross off the proverbial to-do list is strong in so many of us. As dancers, especially, the need for perfection and excellence often goes hand in hand with…

Charlie and the War Against the Grannies finally makes its debut at Arts Centre Melbourne by Peter J Snee

The first show for families and children to open under Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Spire this year is Alan Brough’s

Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards Winners Announced

Roadmap to Recovery: Interview with Tracy Keene by American Repertory Theater

A.R.T. Theater and Facilities Manager Tracy Keene outlines the A.R.T.’s current practices for maintaining a safe facility. The A.R.T.’s buildings are still closed to the public, but a se…

Roadmap to Recovery: Interview with Rick Noble and Lindsay Child by American Repertory Theater

A.R.T. Director of Production Rick Noble and A.R.T. Associate Production Manager Lindsay Child share safety protocols for work in the Loeb Drama Center in fall 2020, including Harvard’s Co…

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

Free Performer Stuff Academy Tap Dance Classes; Week Eight Written by: Tiffany Wilkie February 2, 2021 Performer Stuff Academy launched a series of 9 FREE tap classes on December 15th.…

Review: Bloodshot: The Call at Exponential Festival by Nicole Serratore

A short film sequel to a film noir stage show set during a fictional plague now mirrors our real one. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Bloodshot: The Call at Exponential Festival…

Leslie Odom Jr. Earns Palm Springs International Film Awards' Spotlight Award for ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

The Palm Springs International Film Awards today announced that Leslie Odom, Jr. is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for One Night in Miami.  

Leslie Margherita, Telly Leung, More to Judge Fan Performances in Measure in Love Valentine's Day Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how to submit a video performance for a chance to win a special V-day prize package.

Lesli Margherita, Telly Leung, More to Judge Fan Performances in Measure in Love Valentine's Day Contest by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out how to submit a video performance for a chance to win a special V-day prize package.

What Did Dorothy Hammerstein Tell Cloris Leachman After Her First Performance in South Pacific? by Dan Meyer

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth also hangs with the cast of Grey's Anatomy.

Keegan-Michael Key Will Do Anything for a Laugh by Reggie Ugwu

His new 10-part podcast, “The History of Sketch Comedy,” is a surprising and earnest defense of a relatively unsung art form.

The Creative Collective NYC Announces Second Annual Creative Class, Celebrating Black Culture-Shifters by Elizabeth Wagmeister

The Creative Collective NYC — the community behind the CultureCon conference — has announced their second annual Creative Class of 2021, which honors Black leaders across various industr…

Stop calling essential workers heroes and start actually helping us by Michelle Nugent

Michelle Nugent is an essential worker, not a hero. For everyone who wants to thank an essential worker today, she explains who the real heroes could be, if they stepped up.

Watch Tina Star Daniel J. Watts' Ask a Powerful Question with 'Letting Paint Dry' by Caitlin Moynihan

Daniel J. Watts received his first Tony nomination for playing Ike Turner in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, a role he was doing up until the Broadway shutdown. Now, the actor is sharing h…

Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren & More Join Star-Packed Series Solos by Lindsey Sullivan

Solos will include a batch of Broadway alums. Anne Hathaway, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Dan Stevens, Nicole Beharie, Constance Wu and Anthony Mackie have been tapped to star, …

Join Hope Boykin for 2021 Kennedy Center Dance Lab | Apply by February 26, 2021 by The Kennedy Center

Black History Month Dreamcast: An All-Black Revival of Next To Normal

To kick off our Black History Month Dreamcast Series for 2021, BroadwayBox will shine a spotlight on the immensely talented African American artists working in musical theatre by reimagining…

Livestreaming a Conversation: 2021 Reflections of Native Voices Festival Closing Reflections by Murielle Borst Tarrant

By Murielle Borst Tarrant. Safe Harbors presents the 2021 Reflections of Native Voices Festival Closing Reflections livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV net…

Awards Roundup: Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Palm Springs Honor, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalists Named, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: The Metropolitan Opera honors five singers with the annual Beverly Sills Artist Award.

Member Insider Event: Meet Goodspeed's New Leadership Team by Goodspeed Musicals

Meet our new leadership team in this special Member Insider Event! This is first in a series of town hall-style Zoom events, where members ask Donna Lynn Hilton and David Byrd questions abou…

February 2021 Streaming Guide: Moulin Rouge!, The Muppet Show, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, More by Dan Meyer

See what’s coming to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video this month.

Bridge Street Theatre Hosts LayeRhythm for Dance Residency by Amelia Merrill

The two-week residency will culminate in an online performance of their new work, 'SWITCH.'

A new Sondheim revue provides exhilarating warmth in cold, trying times by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre unveils its “Simply Sondheim” online with 12 delightful performers.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces “What Now” Forum by Broadway Direct

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) announces Part I of its next #BwayforBLM Forum What Now, to be held on Monday, February 15 at 6:00 PM ET. Details for Part II will be announced at a lat…

Flushing Town Hall’s ‘Black History Trilogy’ features solo performances by Broadway stars by Deb Miller

To honor Black History Month, Flushing Town Hall presents its Black History Trilogy, a three-part series of Broadway luminaries showcasing the speeches and music of influential African-Ameri…

LET’S PLAY ‘BEAT THE BARD’ (31) by Robert Shuman

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

Broadway Horoscopes: Which Iconic Leading Lady Character Are You? by Kerri Kearse

Find out which iconic leading lady aligns with your zodiac sign with this week's horoscope.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition to Hold Forum Exploring Accountability and Commitment by Dan Meyer

Part I is scheduled for February 15.

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces #BwayForBLM Forum “What Now” by Michael Eddy

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition (BAC) announces Part I of its next #BwayforBLM Forum What Now, to be held on Monday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Registration is now open. Details for Part …

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE's Alyssa May Gold Sings Taylor Swift on LIVING ROOM CONCERTS by BroadwayWorld

Kate Shindle Talks Equity's COVID Guidelines, Theatres Approved to Re-Open, & More on BACKSTAGE LIVE by BroadwayWorld

Student Blog: 28 Plays in 28 Days by Queer Playwrights

Student blogger Macy is sharing 28 plays by Queer playwrights for the month of February!

Story Time with Author Suzie Hicks: Zaynab the Great and the Giant Plastic Monster by Two River Theater

Join author and Two River Theater enthusiast Suzie Hicks as she reads her very own story about plastic pollution, friendship, and community activism! Zaynab the Great is the queen of nature,…

Broadway Advocacy Coalition Announces #BwayforBLM Forum WHAT NOW

The Broadway Advocacy Coalition has announced Part I of its next #BwayforBLM Forum What Now, to be held on Monday, February 15 at 6PM ET. Details for Part II will be announced at a later …

TheaterMania Covid-19 Survey Results: Mask Up and Get That Vaccine Before Returning to the Theater

Read about our findings in buying behavior and a timeline to return to in-person events.

"We're Next": An Oral History of the Broadway Shutdown, Part 2

Actors stopped signing autographs at the stage door and audiences became more wary as March 2020 — and news of the coronavirus hitting New York — rolled in.

Patrick Page to Star in New Streamed Solo Show About Shakespeare's Villains

The production is presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company.

Legendary Singer Tony Bennett Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Bennett, 94, was diagnosed in 2016.

VIDEO: Daniel J. Watts Presents TedX Broadway Talk 'Letting the Paint Dry'

Daniel J. Watts, a first-time Tony nominee for his performance as Ike Turner in TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, has just released his recent TedX Broadway Talk 'Letting the Paint Dry.'

Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM

'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET. 

Community Voices: Comedy Edition E1: Anecdotal Comedy by The Old Globe

The Poet’s Tree S2, E1 with Sekou Andrews by The Old Globe

SBA updates guidance and eligibility for Save Our Stages grants by Caitlin Huston

The Small Business Administration has changed its guidance on who is eligible to apply for Save Our Stages grants.  After initially stating that only small businesses would be eligible to a…

Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba & More Added to Cast of SOLOS

Tony winner Helen Mirren will star alongside Uzo Aduba ('Godspell' on Broadway), Academy Award-winners Morgan Freeman and Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu, Nicole Beharie, and Con…

Odds & Ends: Mandy Patinkin Set for New Film Iron Box & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Mandy Patinkin to Play Lena Dunham's Father in Iron Box Mandy Patinkin will appear alongside Girls creator and star Lena Du…

Broadway's Ariana DeBose Tapped for Space Thriller Film ISS by Lindsey Sullivan

The Prom and West Side Story film star Ariana DeBose has her next project lined up. The Tony nominee is set to play Kira Foster, a promising biological engineer, in director Gabriela Cowper…

Theorem is more than a book of poetry by S. Nicole Lane

Evoking memory and mystery, two artists collaborate on an art piece. I read Theorem in the bathtub. My feet were propped up as I made sure I didn't get the botto…

DCPAMemories - VietGone by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

The Metropolitan Opera Commemorates Black History Month With Free Streams of Porgy and Bess and More by Ryan McPhee

Catch star performances from such singers as Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, Leontyne Price, Eric Owens, and Lawrence Brownlee.

Ariana DeBose Lands Role in Space Thriller ISS by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee adds the project to her growing list of screen endeavors, which also includes The Prom and Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story.

Review: Sammy and the Beanstalk, OperaUpClose by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Sammy and the Beanstalk, OperaUpClose4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going…

Barbara Andres Invitation by Two River Theater

Event Invitation from Barbara Andres Award-winning stage and screen actress Barbara Andres (I Remember Mama) shares her whirlwind experience in the 1975 Broadway musical revue, Rodgers and …

2000s Broadway Musical Logos Bracket Tournament - The Final 4! 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…

Renée Elise Goldsberry Narrates Voice of Freedom, New Documentary About Singer Marian Anderson by Andrew Gans

The film premieres on PBS February 15.

Broadway Green Alliance | Sustainable Solutions for Reopening Theatre with its Backstage Toolkit by Michael Eddy

Reduce, Reuse, Reopen: Backstage Toolkit The Broadway Green Alliance has created a Free Backstage Toolkit for the eco-friendly—and safe—reopening of theaters. To help people learn how to…

Ariana DeBose Joins Upcoming Thriller ISS Alongside John Gallagher Jr.

'The Prom' and 'West Side Story' star Ariana DeBose, who also played the Bullet in the original Broadway cast of 'Hamilton,' has joined the cast of 'ISS,' an upcoming space thriller from dir…

Man Not Sexist, Just Wondering Why There Aren’t More Male Characters in Play & Also Your Bra Size by Broadway Beat

by Catherine Weingarten. @sarahkaneissexy (Twitter). @cwweingarten (Instagram). NEW YORK, NY - Local actor Max Jones Migills was astounde...

Black History Month: Girl From the North Country's Kimber Elayne Sprawl Honors Noah J. Ricketts by Caitlin Moynihan

In honor of Black History Month, Broadway.com is once again inviting Broadway artists to celebrate the Black theatermakers who inspire them. Stars are taking this chance to honor their fri…

News: Lynne Menefee, new publisher of MD Theatre Guide by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

On February 1, Mark Beachy, publisher and founder of MD Theatre Guide, hands over the reins to Lynne Menefee, a longtime writer, review assignment scheduler, and assistant editor for the gui…

#Stageworthy News of the Week: Tony voting and so what? Leaping Online! by Jonathan Mandell

Black History Month begins bittersweet, with the death last week of Cicely Tyson, an actress whose electrifying portrayals of resilient Black women served as inspiration for many; the new Au…

What theatre fans can look forward to this February!

Theatre fans are without a doubt missing the unique experience of live theatre but whilst that isn’t possible right now, there is still theatre and theatre-related events to look forward t…

Dear Evan Hansen film announces release date!

Today is going to be a good day and here’s why: we have a release date for the Dear Evan Hansen film! The adaptation is based on the multi-award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen which is…

Review: Alright, Girl?, Living Record Festival by Ryan Van Champion

Review: Alright, Girl?, Living Record Festival4.0Overall ScoreIf you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a patreon with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT goin…

Leslie Odom Jr. Wins Spotlight Award at Palm Springs Film Festival

Leslie Odom Jr. has been announced as winner of the Palm Springs Film Festival Spotlight Award for his portrayal of Sam Cooke in 'One Night in Miami.' 

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Michelle Bradley by Cameron Kelsall

Soprano Michelle Bradley made a distinctive recital debut with Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, singing a wide-ranging program with elegance and flair. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records QuaranStreams Continues with Barbra Streisand in Concert!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss Barbra Streisand's 2006 concert, filmed during her record setting tour, Streisand: The Tour. The concert was co-conceived and directed by past Broken …

Daniel J. Watts, Brandon Victor Dixon, Amber Iman, More Set for Upon These Shoulders Black History Month Event by Dan Meyer

The February 27 stream is co-presented by Black Theatre Coalition and Playbill.

Nautilus Entertainment Design, Inc. Becomes An Employee-Owned Business by Michael Eddy

Nautilus Entertainment Design, Inc. (NED) announced today that after 30 years in business, the company founders Laura and Jim Tetlow, are selling their stock to the company ESOP (Employee St…

London Theatre News Today: Monday 1 February by Hira Desai

Today's theatre news includes Louise Dearman and Oliver Tompsett on Theatre Chat Live, Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath in Romeo & Juliet and more! The post London Theatre News Today: Monday …

World Debut for Robert Juliat Arthur Followspots in South Korea by Michael Eddy

Arthur, Robert Juliat’s new 800W LED followspot, made its global debut at Big Eoul Madang (Yongin Cultural Foundation) in Seoul, South Korea, which was proud to be the world’s first venu…

Hot Clip of the Day: Mykal Kilgore's Amazing 17 Second Note In Songs For A New World's "Flying Home"

This Songs For A New World performance has been living rent free in our head since we saw it live on the stage of New York City Center in 2018.

Middlesex County celebrates Black History Month and more this February with a spectrum of arts & culture events

February 14-March 7– George Street Playhouse, “Bad Dates” – a one-woman rom-com featuring 600 pairs of shoes and a string of unsatisfactory dates.

Samantha Barks, Star of Frozen in the West End, Announces Engagement by Lindsey Sullivan

She must feel like the luckiest girl in the world! Samantha Barks and Alex Michael Stoll have announced their engagement on Instagram.         View this post on Instagram …

NEWS: The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize announces 2021 finalists by Press Releases

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize today announced 10 finalists for 2021 for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

Mary-Louise Parker-Led The Sound Inside and More Coming to Audible by Dan Meyer

Laura Benanti, Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana, Joe Morton, Portia, and more will lend their voices to additional works this season.

Brett Boles is Deconstructing Broadway's Best Songs on New TikTok Series- THE M. TEA

Brett Boles, an award-winning musical theatre composer/lyricist, high school choir teacher, and longtime member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop has launched a new series on …

Bid on the Chance to Win a Vacation on The Broadway Cruise, Featuring Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti, Sierra Boggess & More!

Calling all Broadway fans! Your favorite stars and creative luminaries are headed to sea on the inaugural sailing of The Broadway Cruise, November 13-17, 2021. Through a special partnership…

VIDEO: Christy Altomare Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Friday at 12pm!

Tune in on Friday, February 5 (12pm ET) as he chats with beloved Broadway leading lady, Christy Altomare, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, February …

VIDEO: Watch Mischief Movie Night Takeover Our Instagram!

Mischief Movie Night In took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story this past Saturday, January 30. Missed all the fun? No worries! Watch the story highlights to get a behind the scenes look a…

Laura Benanti, Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana and More Featured in Audible Theater's Spring 2021 Slate

Audible Inc. today announced Audible Theater’s slate of Spring 2021 releases, which will feature performances from Tony Award winners Laura Benanti (Nashville), Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelo…

Album Review: The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be – Danielle Steers ★★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be offers a fresh take on some classic songs and is a great opportunity for Danielle Steers to take centre stage and showcase her amazing vocals.

VIGIL, dedicated to the memory of Breonna Taylor by Lincoln Center

VIGIL is dedicated to the memory of Breonna Taylor. A work of art and a call to action, the world premiere of VIGIL pays tribute to Breonna Taylor, the EMT and aspiring nurse who was shot a…

The Tragedy of a Woman Named Allyn King by Trav S.D.

We do not know if the Woman in Question’s name is homonymic with that of the Borscht Belt comedian. Her father’s name was Allen, and she was certainly named to honor him, but whether her…

Americans for the Arts Names Laurie Woolery 2021 Johnson Fellow by Amelia Merrill

Other fellows include Rosten Woo for public art and design and Eddy Kwon for music.

Greatspeed: Mame by Goodspeed Musicals

She'll make you feel alive again...Mame! Everyone's favorite aunt is back as the great Louise Pitre and Tony Award-winning costume design Gregg Barnes join us for this episode! You'll get th…

National Theatre’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Sets Release Date by Matthew Wexler

The National Theatre has set its release date for its production of "Romeo & Juliet" starring Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley. The post National Theatre’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Set…

WATCH: The Premiere of Women of Color on Broadway's "Summertime" by Felicia Fitzpatrick

The new interpretation of the Porgy and Bess classic celebrates the legacy of Anne Brown and Black History Month.

Ryan J. Haddad Looks for Love in Hi, Are You Single?, Streaming February 1 by Talaura Harms

Woolly Mammoth and IAMA Theatre bring the playwright-actor's solo show to online audiences this month.

Filmed Version of Romeo & Juliet, Starring Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath, Extends Streaming Availability by Andrew Gans

Nick Evans directs the Shakespeare classic.

If One Could Only Read Samuel Beckett’s Thoughts On His Best-Known Phrases by Artsjournal2

“All in all, the oracular quality of these lines, their sheer wisdom, makes of Beckett, much against his will, no doubt, something of a sage.” – The Irish Times

GRACE NOTES: Monday, February 1, 2021 by Susan Grace

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Playbill's Weekly Streaming Guide: What to Watch February 1-5 by Talaura Harms

N'Kenge stars in a musical TV pilot, conversations with Shaina Taub and André De Shields, and more online offerings this week.

Samantha Barks Announces Engagement to Alex Michael Stoll!

Samantha Barks has announced her engagement to fellow Broadway actor Alex Michael Stoll. The pair appeared in Pretty Woman the Musical on Broadway together in 2018-2019.

AILEY Documentary Acquired by NEON for Distribution

After making considerable buzz this past weekend at Sundance Film Festival, Jamila Wignot's documentary 'Ailey' has been acquired by NEON for distribution.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by Trav S.D.

We caught Netflix’s new producion of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to hold my rave ’til Black History Month, when I traditionally try to do a post relate…

Wellness Training With Gavin Creel, Producing 101 Seminar, More Digital Experiences in February 2021 by Dan Meyer

Check out this month’s selection of Playbill Social Selects.

***** ‘WEG MET EDDY BELLEGUEULE’ REVIEW – A FOUR-WAY TRIUMPH (LIVE STREAM, AMSTERDAM) by Robert Shuman

(Susannah Clapp’s article appeared in the Guardian, 1/31; Photo: The Guardian.) Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, live stream Playing multiple roles – and all the music – four young ac…

New Adventures announces free online company classes. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New Adventures announces a new series  of free open company classes on YouTube following the success of online classes in 2020. This post New Adventures announces free onlin…

BWW Feature: We Saw Them First/The Actors - Five Plays Whose Players Later Became Stars by Matt Wolf

Many British screen stars may seem to have come to public attention as comparative unknowns, but not to theatre devotees. What follows is a list of five actors whom I managed to catch early …

VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING on the Life of Stage and Screen Director Mike Nichols

CBS Sunday Morning aired a feature on stage and screen director Mike Nichols. A biography on the director and comedian, Mike Nichols: A Life, was just recently released.

NEWS: Almeida Theatre announces live-streamed performances of Lolita Chakrabarti’s Hymn by Press Releases

The world premiere production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s Hymn, originally due to play to socially distanced audiences at London’s Almeida Theatre, will now be streamed live from the theatre…

Theater Review: HI, ARE YOU SINGLE? (Woolly Mammoth, IAMA) by Samuel Garza Bernstein

JUDGING RYAN Ryan J. Haddad opens his autobiographical solo play Hi, Are You Single? with a funny, sexy, and sweetly awkward phone masturbation scene. His search for sex and intimacy as a qu…

Why Cicely Tyson was selective about her acting roles

Cicely Tyson's support for civil rights came through her portrayals of Black womanhood in her film roles. As a result, she was selective in the kind of work she took on and describes here ho…

Aaron Sorkin could be the latest screenwriter to take home both screenplay Oscars by Kaitlin Thomas

Aaron Sorkin already has a number of awards to his name, many of them Primetime Emmys for his television work, but he could add another statuette to his collection with an Oscar win for Best…

5 reasons why ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ can sing its way to a series bid at the Golden Globes by David Buchanan

In the Golden Globes race for Best Comedy/Musical Series, a category that will most likely boast shows about a riches-to-rags family saga, Catherine the Great and a cadre of vampires, there …

Who Was Mike Nichols When He Wasn’t Playing Mike Nichols? by Louis Menand

An intuitive storyteller, the director perfected narratives—including his own.

Today on Broadway: Monday, February 1, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Tonys to Hold Voting, but Will They Hold a Ceremony? Jujamcyn Changes Ticket Plaform, “DEH” Movie to Release in September “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podca…

Just because: the Manhattan Transfer sings “Snowfall” by Terry Teachout

The Manhattan Transfer sings Claude Thornhill’s “Snowfall” in concert: (This is the latest in a series of arts- and history-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wedne…

Get your Valentine a 'Bolero' ticket for PBT at Carnegie Museum of Art by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present seven short performances of “Boléro” Feb. 12-14 in the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Hall of Sculpture.

2021 Romeo and Juliet with Sam Tutty, Emily Redpath and Sir Derek Jacobi | Online trailer by Official London Theatre

‘We should listen & we should be angry’: TAKE CARE – Living Record Festival (Online review) by Louise Penn

With the current pandemic crisis facing the NHS, it is timely for Écoute Theatre to revive Take Care, its verbatim piece on informal carers and social care funding.

‘Hi, Are You Single?’ at Woolly Mammoth is hugely moving and entertaining by Michael Poandl

Ryan J. Haddad’s incredible one-person show, Hi, Are You Single?, is the first time any performer has set foot on the Woolly Mammoth stage since March 2020. This gem of a show, presented b…

Wake Up With BWW 2/1: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie Sets a Release Date, and More!

Today's top stories: the Dear Evan Hansen movie sets a release date, and more!

On the Couch with Gillian Cosgriff

Carriageworks announces NO SHOW

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February 1: Covid is outrunning us, even as we fantasise about what can happen when it is finally over… by Mark Shenton

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Inventing Worlds by Blair Nodelman

By Blair Nodelman. Blair Nodelman discusses why theatremakers are well suited to deeply understanding the political machine and work toward dismantling the status quo, creating a more equita…

Japanese Film Festival returns to Sydney this February

Lisa Yancey: The Lunch Room Episode 25 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired January 19, 2021 Entrepreneurial strategist Lisa Yancey, President of Yancey Consulting, talks with A.R.T. Managing Director Anna Fitzloff about her firm’s work to help un…

Dance life in quarantine: Barton Cowperthwaite is delving deeper

“Lights, camera, action!” — there are the sounds of pointe shoes across the Marley and the ruffling of tutus, while the score plays in the background — “aaand cut.” Pop-culture d…

Listen to Tony Nominee Dominique Morisseau’s Audio Play Third Grade by Dan Meyer

The short play stars Morisseau and Broadway alum J. Alphonse Nicholson.

All the Sweaty, Primal Valentine’s Day Sex Tevye and Golde are Having Right Now, Ranked by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. Ah, Valentine’s Day - a celebration of love, dedication and intimacy. Many couples will celebrate the day by...

DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANCE: A Beginner's Guide To Dance On Google Arts & Culture by The Dance Enthusiast

A Beginner's Guide To Dance On Google Arts & Culture

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Longtime Publicist Audrey Ross About the Changes in Arts P.R. and How to Make a Good Impression by The Dance Enthusiast

In THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Longtime Publicist Audrey Ross About the Changes in Arts P.R. and How to Make a Good Impression, "During the transition years ago, I took a survey asking critic…

15+ Stage Performances to Watch February 1-2 - See the Met's 'Porgy and Bess,' Black Theatre United, Michael Urie and more

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…

All the Sweaty, Primal President’s Day Sex Tevye and Golde are Having Right Now, Ranked by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. Loved our Valentine’s Day Tevye and Golde bang round-up? Well, fantastic news - they’re still at it, even on...