Queensland Theatre breathes new life into Shakespeare’s Othello

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Podcasting Surge Benefits Somewhat Mixed by Joe Patti

So it appears that podcasts have turned into public radio’s competitive advantage. According to a recent study, nearly 4 in 10 public radio listeners also listen to a podcast weekly with t…

Interview: Through Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, David Krumholtz Embraces His Jewish Pride

The Hollywood character actor returns to Broadway for the first time in three decades.

CBS: TKTS Lincoln Center Booth Reopens Sept 6 by TDF

CBS New York News anchor Christina Fan reports TKTS Lincoln Center reopens since 2020. Interviews include customers Kate French and a child Cessie Haber. Michael Naumann, TDF Managing Direct…

‘Randy Mayer: A Celebration of Life’ Set for Oct. 15 in Ventura, CA by Debi Moen

A Celebration of Life for Randy Mayer is set for Saturday, Oct. 15. The event starts at 1 pm at The Majestic Ventura Theatre, located at 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura, CA 93001. All are invite…

Regional Arts Victoria announces Jo Porter as new Chief Executive Officer

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The James Earl Jones Theatre has Arrived on Broadway! by Edward A Kliszus

The James Earl Jones Theatre has Arrived on Broadway! OpeningNight.Online The newly renovated and former Cort Theatre on 48th street in the heart of the Broadway theatre district is now the …

Disney's Aladdin JR. at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School for Innovation - PLAYBILLder

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TITANIC THE MUSICAL: IN CONCERT full cast announced! by Sean McLoughlin

The five-time Tony Award winning production Titanic The Musical will play an exclusive and limited season In Concert in Melbourne

Antigone, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre review - Sophocles rewritten with purpose and panache by Heather Neill

Inua Ellams adds contemporary political thrust to a well-loved classic Antigone, the forceful young woman who takes on the male establishment, has long resonated with idealists; Sophocles' p…

“Pretty Beast” Runs Wild—at Exit Theatre by Kim Waldron

Kazu Kusano: There’s No Stopping Her! by Kim Waldron The Fringe Festival is for something different and “Pretty Beast” obliges.  Kazu Kusano’s one woman show tells an immigrant stor…

Terrible title, but superb staging in TWTC’s ‘Clothes for a Summer Hotel’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON Tennessee Williams’ last play on Broadway was the terribly titled Clothes for a Summer Hotel, which lasted for 14 performances before it shut down. The play bears the explan…

Find Out What Casey Likes & Solea Pfeiffer Love About New Broadway Musical Almost Famous by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway audiences will soon be able to hit the road when Almost Famous arrives on stage. The new musical, based on the 2000 film of the same, begins performances at the Bernard B. Jaco…

Moulin Rouge! Star Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Welcome Baby Boy by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony nominee Derek Klena, who plays Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and wife Elycia have welcomed their first child. Their son, Dax Arthur Klena, was born on September 8. Klena ann…

Broadway Grosses: Blockbuster Wicked Flies High with Box Office Boost by Caitlin Moynihan

Wicked, the long-running hit musical, which stars Talia Suskauer and Brittney Johnson, saw a box office boost earning $1,360,100. Lea Michele's Funny Girl debut also brought the musical …

Odds & Ends: See Sophia Anne Caruso, Patti LuPone, Kerry Washington & More in The School for Good & Evil Trailer by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Get Ready forThe School for Good & Evil The first trailer for Netflix's The School for Good & Evil is here. The movie sta…

The Secret World of Archy and Mehitabel by Steven Morris

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LOVE ALL. Jermyn St Theatre by Libby Purves and Friends

SAYERS, SAYING IT FOR WORKING WOMEN   Here’s a treat:  first half in Venice (with a glorious Canaletto backdrop) and the second, after some elegant Jermyn set-changing, in a London playw…

Dragon Show: The Extended Tail by Steven Morris

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Jocelyn Bioh: ‘African Comedy’ Is Not a Contradiction in Terms by American Theatre Editors

The writer of ‘School Girls’ and ‘Goddess’ writes stories American theatres haven’t seen before but that audiences immediately recognize.

Review: A striking revival of 'Ghosts' at the Odyssey suffers from lack of ensemble cohesion by Charles McNulty

Bart DeLorenzo directs a revival of 'Ghosts,' Henrik Ibsen's 1881 masterpiece about family secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Jen Wineman by Women and Theatre

In this week’s interview with director and choreographer Jen Wineman, we talk about connecting through comedy, finding joy in the pursuit of theatre, what it means to be “producible,…

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ playwright Aaron Sorkin ‘handing out books instead of banning them’ by Lily Janiak

BroadwaySF is giving away 5,000 copies of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" and 250 play tickets.

More than $1.6M on opening weekend? That's music to 'Funny Girl' Lea Michele's ears by Alexandra Del Rosario

"Glee" star Lea Michele debuted as "Funny Girl's" Fanny Brice last Tuesday. Her Broadway gig is now on hold due to a bout with COVID-19.

First Rehearsals in the New David Geffen Hall by New York Philharmonic

There isn’t a bad seat in the stunning new Wu Tsai Theater at David Geffen Hall, set to re-open this October. But don’t just take our word for it; hear from NY Phil musicians about their…

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Opening Night in San Francisco by Broadwaysf

Bohemians! The energy on Opening Night of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL was electrifying. ✨ Join us at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco through November 6 and experience the glitz, grande…

The Romantics by Steven Morris

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Despite some bright spots, Broadway box office tumbles after holiday weekend by Caitlin Hornik

Broadway’s box office took a substantial financial hit following the Labor Day weekend. For the week ending Sept. 11, the 19 productions running on Broadway grossed $20,638,554, a staggeri…

A Bollywood Favorite Is Remade for the Stage, Raising Eyebrows by Cara Joy David

Some have taken issue with the reframing of the musical, which now focuses on the love story of an Indian American woman and a white American man.

Claypaky Presents a Wide Range of Products at PLASA by Michael Eddy

Claypaky took part in PLASA 2022, welcoming a large number of industry professionals and practitioners from all over the world at its booth and in the spacious rooms set up in the Henley Sui…

13 by Steven Morris

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2002 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awardees Announced by Michael Eddy

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, is proud to announce that celebrated costume designer Fred Voelpel and legendary scenic designer Eugene Lee are among th…

Ghosts by Steven Morris

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Review: “Anything Goes” at City Springs Theatre is a familiar yet fun voyage by Scott Daughtridge

It’s lights up, tap shoes on and diaphragms set for belting at... The post Review: “Anything Goes” at City Springs Theatre is a familiar yet fun voyage appeared first on ARTS ATL.

It’s always “A Lovely Night” with Lesley Ann Warren! ✨ #cinderella #musical #shorts by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Melis Aker Named Signature Theatre's 1st LaunchPad Resident Playwright by Andrew Gans

The new program supports diverse early-career playwrights.

‘Treachery Lies & Deception’ journeys through betrayal, heartache, redemption by William Powell

Mental health, domestic violence, and the healing power of forgiveness are central themes in this relatable show.

Queerness and Gender by Zsófi Kozma, Bíborka Béres, Gergö Dávid Farkas, Veronika Szabó

By Zsófi Kozma, Bíborka Béres, Gergö Dávid Farkas, Veronika Szabó. In this week’s episode of PUHA podcast, co-hosts Bíborka and Zsófi navigate their way through a discussion of wha…

TDF’s Irene Sharaff awards recipients announced by Caitlin Hornik

Following a pandemic-related pause, TDF has announced the recipients of the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff awards, honoring achievement in theatrical costume design. The awards will be handed out in…

2022 THESPY WINNER JAMISON KO by Natalie Clare

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TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards Return; 2022 Recipients Announced by Leah Putnam

Eugene Lee, Dede Ayite, Michael Curry, and the late Fred Voelpel were all originally selected to be honored in 2020.

Singer Jill Sobule says the Twain House is the ‘best house concert on Earth’ by Christopher Arnott

Singer-songwrite Jill Sobule returns to the Mark Twain House for a solo concert in the house itself, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.

Many London theaters to go dark on Sept. 19 for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral by Caitlin Hornik

A growing number of London’s theaters have announced that they will not hold performances on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. “Due to the scheduling of the funeral of…

A scintillating night of song and conversation in ‘Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway starring Jane Krakowski’ at NYC’s Town Hall by Deb Miller

Originally scheduled for Monday, January 31, but postponed due to Omicron, Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway starring Jane Krakowski was rescheduled for September 12, and the wildly appreciative h…

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Have World Premiere Off-Broadway Next Year by Caitlin Moynihan

Tony winner Michael R. Jackson's new musical White Girl in Danger will have its world premiere off-Broadway in the spring of 2023. The musical is a co-production between the Vineyard Theatre…

Craig Richter Lights Halestorm’s Tour with Chauvet Professional by Debi Moen

Every once in a while, Craig Richter runs into someone who isn’t familiar with the music of Halestorm, despite his Grammy-winning client’s cult-like following. When that happens, the he …

Crossfade Design Promotes Jalyn Kowalski to General Manager by Debi Moen

Crossfade Design, LLC has promoted Jalyn Kowalski to general manager. During her two and a half years at with the design company, Kowalski has evolved into an indispensable cog in the Crossf…

The Boy Band Project by Elizabeth Ann Foster

The Boy Band Project is fun eye candy with talent and before you know it, the show ends and you want to take the young gentlemen home.

KINKY BOOTS by Brittany Crowell

Kinky Boots is also just good solid fun.  The music is upbeat; the costumes sparkle; the singing is gorgeous and athletic, and the performances by many in the cast are stellar. It’s a fun…

Black String at Chelsea Table & Stage by Edward Kliszus

Black String performed a spectacular synthesis of energy-filled musical fusion. They are powered by an effective eclectic merger of traditional Korean instruments, electric guitar, amplifica…

Best Medicine Rep’s ‘The Trip’ is fresh, female, and funny by Jennifer Georgia

The comedy about a cross-country journey is written, directed, designed, acted, and crewed almost entirely by women.

Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger to Make World Premiere in Spring 2023

The new musical is a co-production of Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage Theater.

Lea Michele Takes ‘Funny Girl’ To $1.6M In First-Week Box Office, Setting Show Record by Greg Evans

Even with a Covid-shortened performance schedule, Lea Michele’s star turn in Funny Girl was serious business last week, with box office for the musical revival more than doubling from the …

New Musical From ‘Strange Loop’ Writer to Run Off Broadway by Michael Paulson

‘White Girl in Danger,’ a soap opera satire by Michael R. Jackson, will be staged in New York next spring by Second Stage and Vineyard theaters.

Harlem Stage Season to Feature Readings of Works by Adrienne Kennedy, Ntozake Shangé, More by Leah Putnam

The newly announced 2022-23 season will explore the Black Arts Movement.

A Strange Loop Creator Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger Musical to Premiere Off-Broadway by Leah Putnam

The co-production between Vineyard and Second Stage will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz with choreography by Raja Feather Kelly.

Kinky Boots 2022 Stage 42 Montage by Kinky Boots On Broadway

Get a first look at this thrilling new production of KINKY BOOTS, running at New York's Stage 42. Find out more at http://kinkybootsthemusical.com. KINKY BOOTS is the winner of every majo…

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Funny Girl Box-Office Up by $1 Million by Andrew Gans

The revival at the August Wilson Theatre was the third highest-grossing production of the week.

Here's a First Look at Tony Winner Lena Hall in Little Shop of Horrors by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Lena Hall stepped into off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors on September 6. The production, which is running at the Westside Theatre, is based on the 1960 film by Roger Corman…

‘The Music Man’ Sets Broadway Closing Date by Billy McEntee

The smash hit Broadway revival of 'The Music Man' led by Tony-winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster has announced its closing date. The post ‘The Music Man’ Sets Broadway Closing Date …

How Patina Miller Made ‘Into the Woods’ Her Own by Gordon Cox

Few theater performances are as indelible as the original Broadway production of “Into the Woods,” which raised a generation of theater fans through a legendary American Playhouse record…

Last Chance to see NEWSical The Musical in Denver by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

This is your last chance to see NEWSical The Musical in Denver. Must close this Sunday, September 25. Now playing at the Garner Galleria Theatre. Tickets at denvercenter.org.

NEWSical The Musical in Denver, Only Through Sept 25! by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Don't miss your chance to see NEWSical The Musical in Denver, now playing through September 25 only at the Garner Galleria Theatre. Tickets at denvercenter.org.

Reunited dance group Ten City help make the Chicago House Music Festival a don’t-miss event by Leor Galil

Ten City’s fifth album, 2021’s Judgement (Ultra), was a long time in the making—and not just because the crucial Chicago house group’s previous album, That Was Then, This Is Now, [�…

Suddenly Audrey!: Check Out New Photos of Tony Winner Lena Hall in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

The Hedwig and the Angry Inch Tony winner co-stars with Rob McClure at the Westside Theatre.

'Beetlejuice' is latest Broadway show for St. Louis native Elizabeth Teeter by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Elizabeth Teeter steps into the black boots of goth girl Lydia Deetz.

Godard est Mort, Vive Godard by Trav S.D.

We have just learned that Jean-Luc Godard has passed away. The method was assisted suicide and why not? It was, to bastardize the title of one of his movies, “His Life to Live”. As it ha…

The Skivvies - Hot Up Herre by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley of Hot in Herre (Nelly), It's Hot Up Here (Sunday in the Park with George), Hot Hot Hot (Buster Poindexter), and Rock Your Body…

The Skivvies - Alcomedley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley all about alcohol. Songs include: Tubthumping (Chumbawamba), Shots (LMFAO feat. Lil Jon), Blame It (On The Alcohol) (Jamie Fox…

The Skivvies and Diane Phelan - It Takes Two by Lauren Molina

Diane Phelan joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of It Takes Two (Into the Woods), It Takes Two (Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock), and It Takes Two (Marvin Gaye & …

The Skivvies and Alysha Umphress - The Dress/Hit ‘Em Up Style by Lauren Molina

Alysha Umphress joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina) to perform a mashup of The Dress (Diana the Musical) and Hit ‘Em Up Style (Blu Cantrell). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas…

The Skivvies and Chris Hlinka - Hair by Lauren Molina

Chris Hlinka joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley all about his glorious hair. Songs include: Hair (Hair), Hair (Lady Gaga), I’m Gonna Wash That Man Rig…

The Skivvies - Don’t Worry, Be Happy/What’s Up? by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin) and What’s Up? (4 Non Blondes). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas G…

The Skivvies and Tony D’Alelio - Satan’s Li’l Lamb by Lauren Molina

Tony D’Alelio joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Little Lamb (Gypsy) and Satan’s Li’l Lamb (Mercer/Arlen). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew…

Off-Broadway's Marie It's Time Cancels Performances and Extends Run by Leah Putnam

A positive COVID test within the company has affected the play's run at HERE's Dorothy B. Williams Theatre.

The Skivvies - Toxic Poison Call Me By Your Name by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Toxic (Britney Spears), Poison (Bell Biv DeVoe), and Montero (Call Me by Your Name) (Lil Nas X). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwin…

The Skivvies and Tovah Feldshuh - Somewhere Tovah the Rainbow by Lauren Molina

Tovah Feldshuh joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Who Taught Her Everything? (Funny Girl), Over There (George M. Cohan), Ten In the Bed (Nursery Rhyme…

The Skivvies and Yaya Reich - Creep by Lauren Molina

Yaya Reich joins The Skivvies to perform a medley of Jeepers Creepers (Warren/Mercer) and Creep (Radiohead). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas Guitar: Rob Morrison Violin: Rach…

The Skivvies - Hardbody Hoedown by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform “Hardbody Hoedown.” Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas Guitar: Rob Morrison Violin: Rachel Green Drums: Josh Roberts J…

The Skivvies and Morgan James - Bee Medley by Lauren Molina

Morgan James joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a bee-themed medley. Songs include: Let It Be (The Beatles), Sugar Sugar (The Archies), Honey Honey (ABBA), Honey…

The Skivvies - Umbrella by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Umbrella (Rihanna) and Singin’ in the Rain (Singin’ in the Rain). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas Guitar…

Broadway’s Biggest Hit to Close January 1st: Hugh Jackman Will Exit “The Music Man” After 358 Performances by Roger Friedman

For the last couple of weeks, Hugh Jackman has been out of “The Music Man” on Broadway as he promoted his new

The Skivvies - Lucky by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Get Lucky (Daft Punk), and Lucky (Britney Spears). Piano: Lance Horne Woodwinds: Andrew Gutauskas Guitar: Rob Morrison Viol…

October 2022

The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons!Pulling from over 100 years of animation, TQC’s performances are perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. The band matc…

Your First Look at DCPA's Theater of the Mind by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Theater of the Mind Created by DAVID BYRNE & MALA GAONKAR Aug 31 - Dec 18, 2022 | York Street Yards Book now for best availability! https://theateroftheminddenver.com/ti... IT’S ALL INSI…

Philly Fringe 2022: Temple Theaters presents Group Project by Emily Esten

A new original Fringe performance from Temple Theaters captures the frenzy of teenage anxiousness, rebellion, and hope in an uncertain world. Emily Esten reviews.

Information for theatregoers throughout the period of national mourning by Kitty Underwood

Useful information on theatre in London during the period of national mourning and in the run up to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The post Information for theatregoers throughout the pe…

Fall Arts Preview 2022: Theater You Won’t Want to Miss by David Cote

New York theater rolls into fall again with a packed schedule of Broadway, off-Broadway, and experimental theater.

Broadway Theater Officially Renamed For James Earl Jones In Dedication Ceremony by Greg Evans

Broadway officially welcomed The James Earl Jones Theatre to its ranks yesterday, as the 110-year-old and much-renovated former Cort Theatre was renamed in a dedication ceremony attended by …

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Festival Directors and Music Directors by Leah Putnam

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional talent will helm presentations for the 34th Annual Festival of New Musicals.

Gabriella Enriquez, Pablo Torres, Eric Ulloa, More Cast in Reimagined Evita at Bucks County Playhouse by Andrew Gans

The dance-centric production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical is set in the basement of an Argentinian tango bar.

Strings Attached *** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg Twice in Carole Bugge’s immodestly intellectual comedy, “Strings Attached,” one of a trio of actors opines that “the penis of a humpback whale is twelve feet long.…

Bucks County Playhouse Sets Evita in an Argentinian Tango Bar

Director Will Pomerantz remounts his 2018 Bay Street Theater production.

The Music Man, Starring Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster, to Close in January by Caitlin Moynihan

The Broadway revival of The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman as Harold Hill and Sutton Foster as Marian Paroo, will play its final performance on January 1, 2023. The revival opened at …

Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cost of Living Begins Broadway Performances by Lindsey Sullivan

Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cost of Living, directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, begins performances at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on September 13. An opening…

Sheryl Lee Ralph & More Stage Stars Triumph at the 2022 Emmy Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

Call her Madame Emmy winner! September 12 was a big night for Broadway alums on television. The 74th annual Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and former Broadwa…

Listen to 'Morocco' From Upcoming Broadway Musical Almost Famous by Talaura Harms

The musical, featuring a score by Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe, will release a four-song vinyl EP ahead of a cast album.

Check Out Kelly Clarkson's Cover of Sondheim's 'Losing My Mind' From Broadway's Follies by Talaura Harms

The singer covered the show tune in a Kellyoke segment on her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Get a Sneak Peek of Off-Broadway’s Sesame Street: The Musical by Roberto Araujo

The new musical features songs from the TV show plus new ones by Tom Kitt, Helen Park, and Nate Edmondson.

‘Read this as an absurdist fantasy & it makes more sense’: HELP! WE ARE STILL ALIVE – Seven Dials Playhouse ★★★ by Louise Penn

Finn (Elijah Ferreira) and Jass (Jade Johnson), who identify as queer, are the last two people left alive by circumstance after a suffocating fog in the charming one-act musical Help! We Are…

Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour Wows with ROE Visual Displays by Debi Moen

Ed Sheeran’s global tour is well underway as the captivating show continues to impress international audiences. The +–=÷x Tour (Mathematics Tour) is supported by long-standing touring p…

'The Clinic' review — an invigorating play connects the political and personal with ease by Matt Wolf

Maynard Eziashi and Donna Berlin play husband and wife in exciting Almeida Theatre premiere from Dipo Baruwa-Etti

Cannonball Festival 2022: Emily Mayer presents Bower Bird by Emily Esten

Emily Mayer’s Bower Bird takes us on a delightful bird-clown romp exploring the courtship and physical presentation rituals we share across species. Emily Esten reviews.

Off-Broadway Review: “Los Otros” at A.R.T./New York Theatres – Mezzanine Theatre (Through Saturday, October 8, 2022) by David Roberts

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the definition of “cycle” is a permutation of a set of ordered elements in which each element takes the place of the next and the last becomes…

BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Billy Crystal in Mr. Saturday Night: A New Musical Comedy is heading to BroadwayHD fresh off its critically acclaimed Broadway run. “Musical comedy heaven!” NY Daily News and “The funn…

Broadway’s Cort Theatre Renamed in Honor of James Earl Jones by Jordan Moreau

In 1958, an unknown actor spoke just one line from the stage of the Cort Theatre on Broadway: “Mrs. Roosevelt, supper is served.” Then, a 27-year old James Earl Jones could barely make…

Go 'Back in the Dream' of Huntington's Sing Street With New Video of 'Up' by Leah Putnam

The coming-of-age musical's run was recently extended at the Boston theatre.

See Photos From Unveiling of Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

Also, watch the Tony-winning veteran actor's reaction as he sees the refurbishment of the theatre for the first time.

Donna Vivino: La Mia Famiglia by Andrew Poretz

By Andrew Poretz … Actress and singer Donna Vivino is a successful performer since early childhood, and most notably played Elphaba in Wicked.  At 54 Below, Donna performed with her siste…

A Production to Satisfy Sydney’s Darkest Imaginings: Sydney Theatre Company’s “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde” by Huw Griffiths

Review: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, directed by Kip Williams for Sydney Theatre Company With their new production, Kip Williams and the Sydney Theatre Company have revisited the a…

Escalate by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 1 x double pass to giveaway to Escalate at Arts Centre Melbourne on Wednesday 5-9  October 2022.

WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Sings "Losing My Mind" From Follies

Clarkson performed a cover of the Stephen Sondheim tune on her morning talk show.

Watch: James Earl Jones Sees His New Broadway Theater for the First Time

Plus, check out photos of the newly renovated venue, formerly called the Cort.

Grupo Firme Electrifies Stadium Crowds with Assist from 3G-Supplied Elation Lighting by Debi Moen

Few bands have built more excitement over the last couple of years than regional Mexican band Grupo Firme. Out on a summer stadium tour across the U.S., the Tijuana banda and norteño group …

Prop Table Tuesday: A Showy Show Boat Relic! by Broadway By Ghostlight

It's another Prop Table Tuesday and today I share another one of my favorite pieces, this time all the way from 1927. A fake playbill for the show-within-a-show in the landmark musical Show …

Anna Skidis Vargas Is New Artistic Director of Mary Moody Northen Theatre    by American Theatre Editors

A director and performer with extensive previous experience at the theatre at St. Edward's University in Austin, she will take the reins from interim AD Robert Tolaro.

Watch Pose Star Angelica Ross Take 1st Broadway Bow in Tony-Winning Chicago Revival by Andrew Gans

The September 12 performance of the long-running production also welcomed Brandon Victor Dixon and the return of Amra-Faye Wright.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Book Review: "The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes, and Disagreements" by Peter Filichia - 9/8/22 by Rob Lester

Full of fascinating facts, fond memories, musings, and proffered preferences, Peter Filichia's newest book may be a haven for the theatre maven unable to put it down. While perusing The Book…

DARKNESS: A site-responsive theatrical experience by Aussie Theatre

Inspired by an extraordinary gathering in 1816  the year without a summer Darkness is a rich, seductive, gothic work set

Broadway’s ‘Music Man’ Revival Will End Run on Jan. 1 by Michael Paulson

The show’s producers have decided not to recast after stars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster finish runs of slightly more than a year in the show.

At Second City, a new CEO from ‘Sesame Street’ by Chris Jones

“I’m a big fan of the institution. I want to continue scaling the business and see how we can honor the brand.”

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster-Led The Music Man Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Meredith Willson musical plays the Winter Garden Theatre.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Cast Announced for the 2022-2023 Season by Matthew Herzog

Casting has been announced for the next season of the Olivier Award-winning production of Regents Park Open Air Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Os…

A picturesque and eerie ‘Macbeth’ from City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Kendall Mostafavi

The creative design and technical aspects really make this show. The soundtrack is downright haunting. The lighting and scenery are spot-on spooky.

‘The Music Man’ To End Broadway Run In January With Hugh Jackman’s Exit by Greg Evans

The producers of Broadway’s hit musical revival The Music Man will end the show’s successful run on Jan. 1, 2023, when star Hugh Jackman exits after a year a Professor Harold Hill. “I …

Guz Khan: ‘I didn’t have an agent, I just had my mates’ by Interview By Liam Pape

The comedian talks about his hunt for fresh talent, the new series of Man Like Mobeen and how one disastrous standup gig led to multiple arrests Your route to the stage started with funny vi…

Queen of the Fight: the royally revelatory drama about James IV’s court by Mark Fisher

After her gripping trilogy The James Plays, Rona Munro continues her ambitious series on Scottish history with a saga about power and race in the 16th century When an early draft of Rona Mun…

The Clinic review – culture wars erupt at a birthday party by Arifa Akbar

Almeida, LondonA family fight about politics, policing and race in Dipo Baruwa-Etti’s play but the ominous early signs lead nowhere The Clinic starts off with a satirical set piece as a Bl…

Watch Lena Hall in an Exclusive Performance of 'Somewhere That's Green' From Little Shop of Horrors by Playbill

Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors welcomed Tony winner Lena Hall into the role of Audrey September 6 at the Westside Theatre. Hall's Broadway credits include Kinky Boots, Tarzan, Dracula…

Hugh Jackman-led ‘Music Man’ sets final performance date by Broadway News

Producers Barry Diller, David Geffen and Kate Horton have announced that the revival of “The Music Man,” starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, will play its final performance on Jan. …

Edwina Booth and the Trials of “Trader Horn” by Trav S.D.

Edwina Booth (1904-1991) was indeed a movie star — technically — though I’ll be very impressed if you’ve seen her in anything, for her time in the sun was brief. And, as we shall see…

150 Years Ago: The Birth of the Folies Bergère by Trav S.D.

It was 150 years ago today that the Folies Trévise (built 1869), changed its name to the now immortal Folies Bergère. Both handles refer to nearby streets; “folies” of course to the wa…

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster-Led The Music Man Revival to End Broadway Run

The production is scheduled to close this winter.

Interview: Gregg Mozgala and Katy Sullivan Take Cost of Living to Broadway

The two actors discuss their long journeys with Martyna Majok's Pulitzer-winning drama.

American Theatre Wing’s gala honors Antoinette Perry and women in theater by Caitlin Hornik

The American Theatre Wing’s annual gala was held on Sept. 12. The event honored the late Antoinette “Tony” Perry and women in theater. Broadway News was in attendance as dozens of perf…

Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First bows in Chicago on Broadway by TheaterMania

Chicago welcomed actor/activist Angelica Ross and Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon to the cast on Monday, September 12, and here is there first curtain call. Ross makes history as the first…

James Earl Jones Sees His New Broadway Theater for the First Time by TheaterMania

The Shubert Organization has renamed Broadway's Cort Theater after stage and screen icon James Earl Jones. While Jones was not present at a formal ceremony held on Monday, September 12, a fe…

THE MUSIC MAN to Close on Broadway on January 1

The Music Man will end its Broadway run on January 1, 2023. The revival of Meredith Willson’s musical, starring two-time Tony Award®, Grammy Award®, and Emmy Award®-winning star Hugh …

‘The Music Man’ to End Broadway Run in January as Hugh Jackman Departs by Brent Lang

It turns out Hugh Jackman is irreplaceable. “The Music Man” will end its run on Jan. 1, 2023 as the Tony-winning star of stage and screen finishes his lengthy commitment to the hot-selli…

British Theatres respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff As the United Kingdom mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, theatres around the UK are preparing for the upcoming funeral. This post British Theatres respond to the deat…

Black Comedy at its Best: A Review of Arsenic and Old Lace at Court Theatre by Dennis Polkow

Homemade soup is given to ailing neighbors. And homemade poisoned wine is given to elderly gentlemen with no families who come looking for a room.

Photos: Inside The American Theatre Wing Annual Gala

Just last night, The American Theatre Wing held their annual Gala, honoring the legacy of actor, director, and activist Antoinette 'Tony' Perry alongside the past, present, and future w…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 by Ashley Steves

Lea Michele Out With COVID, “Mr. Saturday Night” To Stream, James Earl Jones Theatre Unveiling “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre …

Photos: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take Their First Bows in CHICAGO

Last night, September 12, Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Also joining the company on Monday were Brandon Victo…

VIDEO: Angelica Ross and Brandon Victor Dixon Take First Bows in CHICAGO

Last night, September 12, Angelica Ross ('Pose,' 'American Horror Story') made her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago.  Also joining the company on Monday were Brandon Vic…

Here are just some of the ways theater depends on ‘women’s work,’ often unpaid by Lily Janiak

Theater demands a high level of emotional labor relative to many other industries.

How Patina Miller Made ‘Into the Woods’ Her Own by Broadway Podcast Network

The Tony winner and star of TV’s “Raising Kanan” talks Sondheim, motherhood and getting the Witch’s Rap right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alkaline Trio play an intimate Metro gig before their Riot Fest set by David Anthony

The past decade has been an odd one for Alkaline Trio. Following the release of the Chicago punk band’s eighth studio album, 2013’s My Shame Is True, all three members […] The post Alk…

Plantasia puts down roots at the Garfield Park Conservatory for its third installment by Shannon Nico Shreibak

Bridging the ultrasynthetic and hyperorganic, Mort Garson’s album Mother Earth’s Plantasia is a Moog-powered salve “for plants . . . and the people who love them,” as the cover art […

‘Highly entertaining evening’: TRUMP L’OEIL – Upstairs at the Gatehouse by Fairy Powered Productions

Trump L’Oeil is a musical romp through the Trump years, played for laughs and employing many different theatrical genres to create the full effect of the chaos of the time. Drawing on surr…

9 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, Sept. 15-18 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Failed Filmmaker and Ego Trip premieres at Sydney Fringe Festival by Aussie Theatre

US-based storytellers Christina Jobe and Cheyenne Ehrlich will make their Australian debut with their solo stand up experiences Failed Filmmaker

Wake Up With BWW 9/13: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tour Casting, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT on BroadwayHD, and More!

Top stories include casting for the North American tour of Jesus Christ Superstar! Plus, Mr. Saturday Night is headed to BroadwayHD, and more!

Hartford Stage welcomes back theatergoers with an open house by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Stage is holding an open house Sept. 17 from noon to 4 p.m., an example of the sort of community outreach the company has been engaged in since Melia Bensussen became its artistic d…

Amadeus (Theatrical Cut) by Musicalsplaining

This week we have too many (positive) notes for our boy Miloš's 1984 all-time classic. Angie reads an ENTIRE play and Kaveh contemplates the most iconic fart in cinematic history. Get a fre…

Photo finalists bring Australian Life into focus

The post Photo finalists bring Australian Life into focus appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Welcoming and Belonging For All by Joe Patti

Last week I received an email from Arts Midwest noting that September 9-18 is Welcoming Week, an international effort to provide a welcoming experience at all levels. This includes governmen…

The Pajama Game

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Watch Sheryl Lee Ralph Sing Her Emmy Acceptance Speech by Jonathan Mandell

Sheryl Lee Ralph gave an acceptance speech for the ages when she won the Emmy award last night for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as the veteran kindergarten …

Will Gov. Gavin Newsom Sign Senate Bill 1116? by American Theatre Editors

California’s latest attempt to save its smaller theatres, which have been severely strained by a new labor law and COVID impacts, has the crucial backing of Equity.

Final Extension announced for The Great Gatsby Immersive by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff The final extension announced for the West End's longest-running immersive theatrical production The Great Gatsby Immersive will see the final performance held on 7 Januar…

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth by Chloe Veltman

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

Elektra

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Guests announced for Julia Gillard’s ‘Not Now, Not Ever’ live event by Aussie Theatre

An inspiring line-up of special guests have been confirmed to join Julia Gillard for NOT NOW, NOT EVER – two

Nothing But Thunder - Gods Behaving Badly by Byrne Harrison

Review by Byrne HarrisonPhoto credit: Duncan Pflaster Photography and Graphic Design Dionysus.  God of theatre and wine.  Son of Zeus.  A man who can drive women to the heights of ecstasy…

A preview of Vangari’s new show ‘Funny You Should Ask’ at NYC’s Don’t Tell Mama by Deb Miller

Starting this coming weekend, the delightful mother/daughter musical comedy duo Vangari (Evangeline and Ariana Johns) returns to Don’t Tell Mama – the renowned cabaret club, piano bar, a…

Vale Uncle Jack Charles

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Steve Backshall Ocean splashes into QPAC this January by Aussie Theatre

Steve Backshall, star of ABC TV’s Deadly 60, is returning to Australia following a sell-out UK tour with his brand-new

Jane, Yola, Field, Frunchroom by Micco Caporale and Salem Collo-Julin

Today and tomorrow are two of a slate of Free Admission Days offered by the Field Museum (1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.) through November. Illinois residents with proof of […] The post Ja…

Meet the Cast of COST OF LIVING; Previews Begin Tonight!

Cost of Living begins previews tonight, September 13, on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the show to life here!

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge Are 74th Annual Emmy Award Winners by Margaret Hall

Ralph, who originated the role of Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, won an Emmy for her work in the new comedy Abbott Elementary.

Broadway Premiere of Martyna Majok's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cost of Living Begins Previews September 13 by Leah Putnam

Tony nominee Kara Young, David Zayas, Gregg Mozgala, and Katy Sullivan star in the production at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Juan Castano, Nic Ashe, Adam Kantor, More Star in West Coast Premiere of The Inheritance Beginning September 13 by Andrew Gans

Matthew López's Tony-winning drama plays the Geffen Playhouse.

Off-Broadway Return of Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood Begins September 13 by Andrew Gans

Randy Skinner again helms The York Theatre Company's song-and-dance celebration featuring the work of Berlin.

World Premiere of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank Begins at The Old Globe September 13 by Logan Culwell-Block

Rebecca Creskoff, Sophie von Haselberg, and Greg Hildreth star in the new play from Nathan Englander.

U.K. Tour of The Color Purple Musical Begins September 13 by Andrew Gans

The Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome production launches at the Hippodrome.

Lillias White Is Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown Beginning September 13 by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner is the first female-identifying actor to play the role originated by André De Shields.

Elon recognized by Playbill as one the most represented colleges on Broadway

Print this page. Daniel J. Watts '04 plays Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” Elon University was once again included on Playbill's ...

Cheeyang Ng Performs Tracks From Original Musicals Eastbound and MĀYĀ - YouTube

Make some noise! Cheeyang Ng is up next for Playbill's Songwriter Series, which launched in July with a soulful performance by Troy Anthony and ...

From Diego Luna's 'Andor' to Ariana DeBose's 'Wish,' Here's What You Missed at D23 Expo 2022

playbill.com. Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, Joshua Henry to Star in TV Version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast · 3:03 PM · Sep 10, 2022.