Primary Trust by Joel Benjamin

Eboni Booth’s "Primary Trust" at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Laura Pels Theatre is a genial, gentle tale of a genial, gentle young man and his difficulty negotiating the speed bumps…

Primary Trust **** by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter May 25, 2023: Primary Trust, a touching and amusing new dramedy by Eboni Booth ( Paris) at Roundabout’s Laura Pels Theatre, is about a man in his late 30s who has…

Sean Hayes Acceptance Speech by NewYorkTheater

Lea Salonga presents Sean Hayes with his Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Good Night, Oscar.) In a joke-filled four-minute acceptance speech, Hay…

Ed Ames Dies: TV, Stage Star And Hitmaking Singer Was 95 by Bruce Haring

Ed Ames, whose long career included hit recordings, TV stardom, and Broadway roles, died May 21 in Los Angeles at 95. No cause was given. Ames began his career in the 1950s as part of the si…

Alex Newell Acceptance Speech by NewYorkTheater

Alex Newell accepts their first-ever award, from the Outer Critics Circle for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Shucked.)

La Bamba the Musical Tour | Tickets and Venues – Book Now by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo La Bamba! tells the story of how the power of music can transform a generation and celebrate a community.   Book La Bamba tickets now. This post La Bamba the Musical Tour …

Review: Primary Trust at the Laura Pels Theatre by Loren Noveck

Loren Noveck feels like hope is hard to come by right now, and Eboni Booth's new play succeeds in bringing us just a little. The post Review: Primary Trust at the Laura Pels Theatre appeare…

William Jackson Harper stars in Primary Trust Off-Broadway by bwaySHO

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Primary Trust" - 5/25/23 by Marc Miller

Primary Trust, to begin with, is the name of a bank. Its columned exterior dominates the streetscape of Cranberry, New York–the town of 15,000 is fictitious, but it could be any of a coupl…

Stories from the Violins of Hope by Sean McLoughlin

Stories from the Violins of Hope is a moving and powerful new play which will have its World Premiere at Bondi

‘Primary Trust’ Review: Sipping Mai Tais, Until Bitter Reality Knocks by Naveen Kumar

In Eboni Booth’s new play, William Jackson Harper performs with astonishing vulnerability as a man alone and adrift.

Primary Trust: Cheers to New Beginnings by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Grab a mai tai and settle in for Eboni Booth’s delicate world-premiere drama The post Primary Trust: Cheers to New Beginnings appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Primary Trust by Jk Clarke

By Carol Rocamora . . .  Meet Bert. He’s the best friend a fellow could ever have—at least according to Kenneth. He’s warm, funny, supportive, and always there when Kenneth needs him�…

New beginnings for a lovable loner in ‘Primary Trust’ at Off-Broadway’s Roundabout by Deb Miller

Surviving the childhood trauma of losing his mother at the age of ten and growing up in an orphanage hasn’t been easy for Kenneth, but he’s had his BFF Bert to get him through, sharing t…

Primary Trust: You’ve Got a Friend by Frank Scheck

★★★★☆ William Jackson Harper stars in Eboni Booth's play about an emotionally fragile man trying to survive a past trauma. The post Primary Trust: You’ve Got a Friend appeared f…

Primary Trust Review: William Jackson Harper as small town lovable loner by New York Theater

You might think of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at the outset of “Primary Trust,”  when a genial William Jackson Harper as Kenneth describes for us his quaint (fictional) hometow…

Pitching Your Show | Jacob G. Padrón & Barbara Whitman | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

JACOB G. PADRON (Artistic Director of Long Wharf Theatre) and BARBARA WHITMAN (lead producer of A Strange Loop) work with emerging creators on how to deliver strong, compelling pitches to pr…

Grooving out on #nationaltapdanceday 🎶 @valerierockey7331 by DanceOn

Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis And Brian Stokes Mitchell Join Sondheim Celebration At Hollywood Bowl

Broadway stars Skylar Astin, Norm Lewis and Brian Stokes Mitchell will complete the glittering cast of Broadway luminaries for Everybody Rise! A Sondheim Celebration on Sunday, July 30, 2…

Upstart Crow Theatre Co. announces 2023-2023 by Osc Staff Report

Shows will be at the Boulder Dairy Center

Go Behind the Scenes of Rosé's Playbill Dream Roles Photo Shoot | Flipboard

Playbill - The Drag Race and Titaníque star gave us a peek at her extensive theatrical bucket list—in and out of drag. Earlier this month, we got ...

The Real Thing at Studio Playhouse - Performances June 9, 2023 to June 24, 2023 - Cover

Studio Playhouse. Montclair, NJ. 1719225. Copyright © 2023 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

Tina Turner Tribute - Darlene Love, André De Shields & Annie Golden by bwaySHO

Darlene Love, André de Shields, Annie Golden perform “River Deep - Mountain High” as a Tina Turner Tribute at Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's Sardi's portrait unveiling. Filmed & edited…

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Writing Team Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire To Hold Script Signing Event At The Drama Book Shop

Drama Book Shop will host a signing event for the published script of KIMBERLY AKIMBO on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:30pm. Tony Award nominees Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire will kick off …

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Gas" - 5/25/23 by Howard Miller

As a playwright, Charles Cissel is an experimentalist, more concerned with digging deeply into what lies underneath the surface than with using conventional storytelling techniques. He is li…

Immersive THE GREAT GATSBY Announces New Preview And Opening Night Dates

Immersive Everywhere's critically acclaimed immersive production of The Great Gatsby will now begin performances on June 6, ahead of an official opening night on June 25, 2023. Adapted …

Jodie Comer, Alex Newell, Lindsay Mendez, Lea Salonga - Favorite Award SHO Moment by bwaySHO

Jodie Comer, Alex Newell, Lindsay Mendez, Lea Salonga & the Outer Critics Circle Award Winners share their favourite favorite Award SHO Moment Filmed & edited by Avery Ingvarson for @bwayS…

PRIMARY TRUST By Eboni Booth Opens Tonight, May 25

Roundabout Theatre Company celebrates the opening of Primary Trust by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams tonight!

"Our story starts now" - Mobile Unit's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Adaptation by Rebecca Martínez and Julián Mesri Music, Music Direction, and Spanish Translations by Julián Mesri Lyrics by Julián Mesri and Rebecca Martínez Directe…

GLP US Appoints Russell Brown as Sales Manager for the Southeastern U.S. by Michael Eddy

GLP announces that Russell Brown has been appointed as the company’s new sales manager looking after customers in the southeastern United States. Brown has spent nearly 30 years in the in…

Taylor Williams (‘Ain’t No Mo’ sound designer) on the ‘terrible and wonderful burden’ of encapsulating Black culture in a burst of audio [Ex by Sam Eckmann

“It is such a show about Blackness, and it’s so special for me to have been able to bring part of myself to the work in this way,” explains “Ain’t No Mo” sound designer Taylor Wi…

Peppermint and Daya Curley Perform 'Chosen Family' from 'A Transparent Musical' | Mark Taper Forum by Center Theatre Group

From the creators of the hit Amazon series comes a groundbreaking and timely new musical that’s delightfully queer, unapologetically Jewish, and radically joyful. Welcome to the JCC! Get r…

Photos/Video: The Company of THE WHO'S TOMMY Kicks Off Rehearsals At Goodman Theatre

The epic pop-culture musical smash sensation that revolutionized the theater, The Who’s Tommy, is reimagined anew at Goodman Theatre this summer. The cast and crew of the production went …

Ensemble Theatre Co. Artistic Director Jonathan Fox to Step Down by American Theatre Editors

He steps down after 17 years of leadership at the California company, where his legacy included strong ties with European companies.

Jelly's Last Jam, a Reimagined Inherit the Wind, More in Pasadena Playhouse's 2023-2024 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The California theatre was recently named winner of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award.

“Blessed Unrest” Misconceptions: A Mismatched Use of Traditional Theater Mechanics  by Eve Bromberg

How for the next few weeks these actors get to tackle conflicts onstage and then return to their everyday lives, undeniably altered. Meanwhile, before me, a performance was taking place. We …

CAMELOT - "If Ever I Would Leave You" by Lincoln Center Theater

Step inside the studio with the cast of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT as they record the 2023 Broadway Cast Album! Featured here, "If Ever I Would Leave You" performed by @tonyawards nominee Jord…

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker join ‘The Wiz’ producing team by Ruthie Fierberg

“The Wiz” revival will begin on Broadway in spring 2024.

Primary Trust by Darryl Reilly

A beautifully written picaresque character study of a traumatized lost soul’s redemption in Upstate New York; it is majestically performed and presented. The post Primary Trust appeared f…

In the Recording Studio with CAMELOT by Lincoln Center Theater

Step into the studio with Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and the cast of Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT as they record the 2023 Broadway Cast Album! Order the cast album: BroadwayRe…

This version of ‘Sweeney Todd’ commits a cardinal sin: It’s bloodless by Peter Marks

Signature Theatre’s revival of "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street" tiptoes around the horror of the peerless Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical.

Dancin’ Through Life at Chita Rivera Awards by bwaySHO

Dancin’ Through Life at Chita Rivera Awards Filmed & edited by Avery Ingvarson for @bwaySHO #ChitaRivera #dancing #derekhough

Bonnie Milligan & Lindsay Mendez at the Outer Critics Circle Awards are Friendship Goals by bwaySHO

Designing CAMELOT - Scenic Design with Michael Yeargan and Ben Pearcy/59 Productions by Lincoln Center Theater

How do you set the scene 🎶In Camelot🎶 @tonyawards-nominated for Best Scenic Design of a Musical, Michael Yeargan (set design) and 59 Productions' Ben Pearcy (projection design) take u…

The Subtext: Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Moments by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian talks to the Bay Area playwright about the writing process, battling imposter syndrome, and redefining success.

Pasadena Playhouse to Receive 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award by Michael Eddy

The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Pasadena Playhouse, in Pasadena, CA, will be the recipi…

JELLY'S LAST JAM And More Annouced For Pasadena Playhouse 2023-24 Season

Pasadena Playhouse has announed its five mainstage productions for the 2023/2024 season, plus a new holiday tradition!

He Made a Show About Grief. She Saw Herself In It. by Laura Collins-Hughes

Audible Theater’s leader and the creator of “Sorry for Your Loss” hope the autobiographical comedy helps others learn to talk about grief.

Lorna Courtney, Victor Abreu Win Clive Barnes Awards by American Theatre Editors

Courtney and Abreu each received an unrestricted award of $5,000, and were among eight finalists selected by the committee.

Jodie Comer at the Outer Critics Circle awards (Prima Facie) by bwaySHO

Jodie Comer at the Outer Critics Circle awards for her outstanding work in Prima Facie on Broadway. #JodieComer #OuterCriticsCircle #PrimaFacie 🎥: @bwaySHO

Dougie Squires obituary by Michael Coveney

Choreographer whose dance troupes were a mainstay of light entertainment television programmes in the 1960s and 70sThe influence of choreography is rarely evident in what used to be called l…

Review: Work Hard Have Fun Make History at Clubbed Thumb Summerworks by Nicole Serratore

ruth tang's sly, funny play explores prophets and profits. Nicole Serratore reviews The post Review: Work Hard Have Fun Make History at Clubbed Thumb Summerworks appeared first on Exeunt M…

The Hamburg Ballet to Celebrate 50 Years With Alumni Reunion In June by Chloe Rabinowitz/broadwayworld.com

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of The Hamburg Ballet, John Neumeier has cordially invited the former company members to attend a reunion celebration in Hamburg on June 9th and 10th, 2023. …

Devos Institute Arts Management Fellows Announced by American Theatre Editors

Among the 12 executives from 7 countries who will participate in arts management intensive are 2 theatre administrators, Shaza Ishak and Claudio de Vasco.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2023: We found tickets for every type of dad by Madison Marx

Take dad to a game. Or a show. Or a concert. Seriously, the options are endless.

Dada Ball raises $400,000 for Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A cyber-themed Dada Ball & Bash raised $400,000 for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis this year, about 15% of its annual operating budget.

Music for dreamers and strugglers: Eric McCormack, Cynthia Dale and more take on Sondheim’s ‘A Little Night Music’ by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

Along with Dan Chameroy, the stars reflect on Stephen Sondheim’s legacy ahead of Friday’s Koerner Hall concert production.

"Maybe They're Magic" | Into the Woods by Broadwaysf

INTO THE WOODS is coming to the Curran Theater in San Francisco from June 20–25, 2023. Here’s a reason to be happy ever after... Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed and muc…

"No More" | Into the Woods by Broadwaysf

INTO THE WOODS is coming to the Curran Theater in San Francisco from June 20–25, 2023. Here’s a reason to be happy ever after... Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed and muc…

"I Know Things Now" | Into the Woods by Broadwaysf

INTO THE WOODS is coming to the Curran Theater in San Francisco from June 20–25, 2023. Here’s a reason to be happy ever after... Direct from Broadway, the critically acclaimed and muc…

In Leopoldstadt, Tony Nominee Brandon Uranowitz Has Stepped Into His ‘Most Authentic Self’ by Margaret Hall

For the first time, one of Broadway's most prolific actors is able to combine his personal history and identity, with his artistry.

The Skivvies and Ephraim Sykes - Whisper Song by Lauren Molina

Ephraim Sykes joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley of Wait (The Whisper Song) (Yang Yang Twins), Nasty Girl (Vanity 6), and Kiss (Prince). The Comeback To…

The Skivvies - Baby Come Back/Hot Up Herre by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley of Baby Come Back (Player), Hot in Herre (Nelly), It's Hot Up Here (Sunday in the Park with George), Hot Hot Hot (Buster Poinde…

The Skivvies - A.I. Banter by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley), with stage directions from Rob Morrison, perform onstage banter as written by ChatGPT, or artificial intelligence. The Comeback Tour @ Midnigh…

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 Michelle Dowdy - Come On Over, Valerie by Lauren Molina

Michelle Dowdy joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Valerie (Amy Winehouse) and Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) (Christina Aguilera). The Comebac…

The Skivvies - Victoria’s Secret by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform “Victoria’s Secret” by Jax. The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 Guitar: Rob Morrison Drums: Josh Roberts Instagram/Fa…

The Skivvies - Video Killed the Radio Star/On the Radio by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Video Killed the Radio Star (The Buggles) and On the Radio (Donna Summer). The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 G…

The Skivvies and Tony D’Alelio - Dance Medley by Lauren Molina

Tony D’Alelio joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley to perform a medley all about dancing. Songs include: I Won’t Dance (Jerome Kern), The Music and the Mirror (A Chorus Li…

The Skivvies - Simply The Best (Text Message Song) by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) improvise a song based on an attendee’s (their photographer) text messages. The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 Guitar: Rob Morris…

The Skivvies - The Best Sex I’ve Ever Had (Text Message Song) by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) improvise a song based on an audience member's (their photographer's) text messages. The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 Guitar: Rob…

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). The Comeback Tour @ Midnig…

The Skivvies and Michelle Dowdy - Hello Medley by Lauren Molina

Michelle Dowdy joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Hello (Adele), Hello (Lionel Richie), My Name Is (Eminem), Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift), and Hello! (The…

The Skivvies - Hardbody Hoedown by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform their single “Hardbody Hoedown.” The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 Guitar: Rob Morrison Drums: Josh Roberts Instagram…

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). The Comeback Tour @ Midnight Theatre, 5/24/23 G…

With A Career That Has Spanned Seven Decades, Performing Powerhouse Chita Rivera Has An Entire Award Show Named After Her by Jeryl Brunner

A look inside this year’s Chita Rivera Awards, which celebrates excellence in dance on Broadway, Off Broadway, and in film.

Your guide to 40+ things to do in St. Louis this summer by St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It's officially summertime in St. Louis, and the possibilities are endless. Here's some of our best advice for spending the longest days of the year.

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 5/25/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/25/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Living the Golden Life: DanceAfrica Welcomes Ghana to Brooklyn by Gia Kourlas and Nate Palmer

The festival hosts the National Dance Company of Ghana at the Brooklyn Academy. “You’re getting the best of all the dances.”

Mabou Mines Announces Resident Artists Showings by American Theatre Editors

3 participants in the company's Resident Artists Program (RAP)--Lydia Jialu Li, Sarah Finn, and Jovon Outlaw---will present new works-in-progress at the theatre June 8-10.

Review: In ‘The Whistleblower’ at Theater Wit, a misanthropic playwright takes a stand for truth by Chris Jones

Itamar Moses' new play at Theater Wit is an entry in the long-standing genre of playwrights writing about selling their souls for a Hollywood dime.

Blood, love, adolescence flow in Berkeley Rep’s Right One by Chad Jones

ABOVE: Noah Lamanna is Eli in the West Coast premiere of the National Theatre of Scotland production of Let the Right One In. BELOW: Diego Lucano (left) as Oskar and Lamanna as Eli. Photos b…

INTAR Theater Extends World Premiere of Vámonos by Leah Putnam

Julissa Contreras' play follows a Dominican family in the Bronx post-9/11.

Go Behind the Scenes of Rosé's Playbill Dream Roles Photo Shoot by Logan Culwell-Block

The Drag Race and Titaníque star gave us a peek at her extensive theatrical bucket list—in and out of drag.

WAM Theatre Co-Founder Kristen van Ginhoven to Step Down by American Theatre Editors

After 14 years with the arts activism organization, its producing artistic director will leave at the end of 2023.

Photos: See Ryan McCartan and Kanisha Marie Feliciano as the Star-Crossed Lovers of Lyric Opera of Chicago's West Side Story by Andrew Gans

Francesca Zambello's production will feature almost 100 artists.

Listen: Elizabeth Stanley, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Lead RAGTIME Symphonic Recording from Boston Pops

Recorded on Sunday, May 21st The Boston Pops performed a symphonic version of Ragtime, prepared by the original creators Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, and Stephen Flaherty, especially for t…

Phenomenal x & Juliet 'Confident' Sweatshirt by & Juliet Broadway

A CONFIDENT New Juliet. A Smash Hit New Musical. An Exclusive New Sweatshirt in Support of Next Gen Storytellers. Snap yours up today! #Confident #Phenomenal #andjulietbway https://www.phe…

Voices from the Hollywood Fringe: ‘Prince Harry: Live! at Coachella’ Writer/Performer Chris Chianesi by Kurt Gardner

The composer/performer talked to ArtsBeat LA about premiering his show at the Fringe.

Robyn Hurder Cheers on The Noise by bwaySHO

Robyn Hurder chats with bwaySHO about being a proud mama of The Noise! Neil Diamond: A Beautiful Noise Was nominated for a Chita Rivera award for outstanding ensemble. Filmed & edited by @a…

Celebrate National Tap Dance Day With Our Favorite Broadway Tap Numbers!

From classic showstoppers to modern interpretations, take a look at our favorite tap numbers that shuffled off to Broadway!

Behind the Scenes: Grand Magic | Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

A glimpse into the world of Grand Magic ✨ We sat down with Lorenzo Savoini, Set and Lighting Designer of Grand Magic, for a brief conversation on this season's production and his work. G…

Video: Santino Fontana Sings 'As Fast As I Can' From THE VIOLET HOUR

Watch Santino Fontana sing 'As Fast As I Can' from The Violet Hour!

Listen to Boston Pops' Complete Concert of Ragtime, Starring Nikki Renée Daniels, Elizabeth Stanley, John Cariani, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The symphonic concert was recorded May 13 at Boston's Symphony Hall.

Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, More Will Dial 'M' for Murder at Bay Street by Andrew Gans

Walter Bobbie will direct Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Frederick Knott's 1950s murder mystery.

Video: J. Harrison Ghee Is Heating Up This Tonys Season

In this video, watch as Tony nominee J. Harrison Ghee chats more about bringing this iconic story to Broadway, why this role was so important to them, and so much more.

NYC Community Singers on Performing in Search for Spring by Lincoln Center

Earlier this month, hundreds of New Yorkers raised their voices together on Josie Robertson Plaza to perform the world premiere of Search for Spring - A Crowd Action of Optimism. Hear from …

Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Let the Right One In’ shows that theater needs more vampires by Lily Janiak

Blood spills like a curtain, dribbles like egg yolk and curdles like a swamp thing in Jack Thorne’s adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel.

Erich Bergen, Mamie Gummer & More to Star in DIAL 'M' FOR MURDER Directed by Walter Bobbie

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts' production of Dial “M” for Murder will star Mamie Gummer, Rosa Gilmore, Erich Bergen, Max Gordon Moore and Reg Rogers. Lea…

Photos: See Some Like It Hot Tony Nominees Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Join the Walls of Sardi's by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hairspray songwriting duo celebrated their new portraits with an all-star lineup of friends, including Nathan Lane, Darlene Love, Kathy Najimy, and more.

Devastating moment ‘Tina Turner Musical’ audience learns of legend’s death by Samantha Ibrahim

A towering, acclaimed musical based on her life has played in theaters around the world — including on Broadway — since 2018. The icon died Wednesday at age 83.

How to see the Tina Turner musical ‘Tina’ live: Get tickets today by Matt Levy

The Tony Award-winning musical is touring all over North America in 2023-24.

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Join The Wiz Producing Team

Current operator of Fox Theatre to maintain ownership, ending lawsuit by Steph Kukuljan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The longtime operator of the Fabulous Fox Theatre will have complete ownership over the iconic institution, ending a yearslong dispute.

Watch Santino Fontana Sing 'As Fast As I Can' From The Violet Hour by Logan Culwell-Block

Musicalizing the memories of a World War I soldier, the new music video from the Will Reynolds and Eric Price musical is being released for Memorial Day.

Jagged Little Pill: The Musical at Peace Center by Edwin Arnaudin

The Alanis Morissette jukebox musical addresses hot-button topics in memorable ways.

'Bleak Expectations' review — a Dickensian comedy that lacks character by Matt Wolf

Radio 4 comedy Dickens pastiche comes wearisomely to the stage, with a different guest star every week; Caroline Leslie directs.

Getting to Know You: SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Writer and Star Michael Cruz Kayne

Comedian Michael Cruz Kayne wrote and stars in Sorry For Your Loss, currently playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre. The show addresses grief and loss through the comedian's eyes.

Mean Girls Stars Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig Married by Margaret Hall

The pair played Cady Heron and Aaron Samuels in the Broadway production of the musical based on the 2004 film.

Emma Horwitz's Mary Gets Hers to Make World Premiere This Fall by Leah Putnam

Josiah Davis will direct the tragicomedy about a medieval orphan at MCC Theater Space via Playwrights Realm.

All 3 Tony-Nominated Stars of Broadway's Kimberly Akimbo Had to Be Convinced to Take Their Roles by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out why Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, and Bonnie Milligan were unsure about joining the now-Best Musical nominee in an appearance on CBS Mornings.

Gustavo Dudamel to Resign From Paris Opera by Natan Zamansky

The maestro's resignation comes just two years into his six-year contract with the company.

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join THE WIZ Producing Team

Kandi Burruss, the Tony Award® and Emmy Award®-nominated, and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, alongside Todd Tucker, will join the producing team for an a…

Joanna Gleason to Direct Phylicia Rashad in MASTER CLASS

Tony Award winners Joanna Gleason and Phylicia Rashad will work on Master Class together, with Gleason directing and Rashad starring.

Building A Show | SIX | Episode 1: Choosing A Show by Mirvish Productions

How does a show get chosen to be a part of the Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season? In this, the first episode of Building A Show, we look at how SIX made its way from a tent at the Edinburg…

London’s West End Theaters to Dim Lights in Memory of Tina Turner by Naman Ramachandran

Theaters in London’s West End will dim their lights at 7pm local time on Thursday in memory of Tina Turner, who died on Wednesday. Hannah Essex, co-chief executive of the Society of London…

West End theatres to dim their lights in honour of Tina Turner by Kitty Underwood

Following the sad news of the passing of global sensation Tina Turner, West End theatres will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm today, in her memory.  The post West End theatres to dim…

Photos: Get a 1st Look at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Musical, Starring Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne by Andrew Gans

Jethro Compton directs the new musical, based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story, at London's Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker Join Producing Team for Broadway-Bound The Wiz Touring Revival by Logan Culwell-Block

Schele Williams is directing the new production of the Charlie Smalls musical.

The Playwrights Realm to Produce World Premiere of Mary Gets Hers

Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Company Is Getting Ready for Broadway

Back to the Future: The Musical begins Broadway performances Friday, June 30, 2023 and officially opens Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre. In this video, watch as …

Tom Jones Takes Bandit Lites on the Road by Michael Eddy

Legendary performer Tom Jones kicked off his international tour with 16 North American performances lit by Bandit Lites. The “What’s New, Pussy Cat?” and “She’s a Lady” performed…

Video: First Look at the World Premiere of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL

His Story: The Musical, the world-premiere musical is now playing at the new state-of-the-art Broadway Tent at Grandscape in Texas.  Check out an all new behind the scenes video here!

American Boy - Estelle ('70s Fusion Samba Cover) ft. Amber Woodhouse by Postmodernjukebox

“American Boy” by Estelle (2008) Jazz fusion / Samba style cover by Postmodern Jukebox ft. Amber Woodhouse. Get The Song: http://pmjlive.com/americanboy | Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subPMJ…

Lauren Patten, T. Oliver Reid, More Join Lineup for Night of a Thousand Judys Concert by Andrew Gans

Justin Elizabeth Sayre will host the evening, benefiting the Ali Forney Center.

Stars of Tina Reflect on the Passing of Tina Turner by Margaret Hall

Social media tributes have poured in from all sides for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.

John Patrick Shanley's Brooklyn Laundry to Make World Premiere Off-Broadway in 2024 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Doubt playwright will also direct his new work for Manhattan Theatre Club.

Yes, the Armor of Broadway’s Camelot Is Actually Made of Metal by Leah Putnam

2023 Tony nominee Jordan Donica shows off 65 pounds of armor in new exclusive photos. Plus, fellow nominee and costume designer Jennifer Moeller explains why the knights needed to feel real …

All-Female and Gender-Fluid Richard III Announces Casting

Video: John Kander Accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chita Rivera Awards

John Kander received the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards this week. Watch a video of his acceptance speech here!

John Patrick Shanley’s Brooklyn Laundry to Make World Premiere with MTC

Light Artist Christopher Bauder and KiNK Present AXION at TRANSFIX in Las Vegas by Michael Eddy

Christopher Bauder, a light artist from the design and art studio WHITEvoid, and KiNK, an electronic music producer, have collaborated to create AXION, a large-scale outdoor art installation…

Video: Broadway's Best Dancers Gather on the Red Carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards

In this video, watch as Broadway's best dancers walk the red carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards!

‘The Inheritance’ Arrives at a Festival of German Drama by A.J. Goldmann

A new production of Matthew Lopez’s seven-hour play was among 10 shows chosen for Theatertreffen, a celebration of the best theater from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

New York Classical Theatre Announces All-Women and Gender-Fluid Cast for Richard III by Meg Masseron

Stephen Burdman directs the production, which has also committed to "disability-forward" casting of the titular character.

Exclusive: Watch Joy Woods Deliver Emotional 'Somewhere That's Green,' Accompanied by Composer Alan Menken by Andrew Gans

Woods, currently starring as Audrey in the hit Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors, recently joined Menken in his recording studio.

Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & the Pool to Play in London's West End by Leah Putnam

The comedian's latest solo show, which played Broadway last fall, will also run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.

New Block of Tickets On Sale For NEW YORK, NEW YORK

A new block of tickets is now on sale for the nine-time Tony Award nominated new musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Tickets are now available for performances through Sunday, January 14, 2024.

World Premiere Of John Patrick Shanley's BROOKLYN LAUNDRY Comes to Manhattan Theatre Club Next Year

Manhattan Theatre Club will present the world premiere of Brooklyn Laundry, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner John Patrick Shanley. Learn more about the show and how to get ticke…

LaChanze and Alex Brightman Join Playbill Travel's Broadway in Alaska Summer Cruise

Playbill - Find out how you can be part of a fjord-filled adventure that also features Brian Stokes Mitchell, John Lloyd Young, Kate Baldwin, ...

Playbill Pride - As News

Playbill is thrilled and honored to be producing PLAYBILL PRIDE 2023–a series of events dedicated to celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ ...

The tale of two Tony's | Community | paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com

That major announcement, (over Playbill.com) was released on May 12, 2023: “76th annual Tony Awards: The ceremony had been announced to air live from ...

Love Changes Everything #shorts by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

After meeting the delightful cast of @aspectsloveldn this week * I * will never, ever, ever be the same! #AspectsOfLove #LoveChangesEverything

Playwright Kimber Lee explains the title behind her play | How do you choose a name for a play? by Young Vic

Playwright Kimber Lee on how she decided on a title for her award-winning play, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play Winner of the inaugural Bruntwood Prize for Playwrighting 2019, International …

Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Join Producing Team Of Broadway-Bound ‘The Wiz’ Revival by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and husband/entrepreneur Todd Tucker have joined the producing for the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, Deadline has learned. In a …

A singular performance suppresses the flaws of “On the Exhale”  by Lisa Kennedy

It would be too flippant to say playwright Martín Zimmerman’s drama, “On the Exhale,” begins with a bang. Although, its ensuing tragedy does -- a series of bangs, in fact.

Broadway Bets Raises Record-Breaking Total of $332,465 for Broadway Cares by Meg Masseron

All proceeds from the May 22 casino-style event benefited Broadway Cares.

New York Classical Theatre Announces All-Women and Genderfluid Cast for Richard III by Meg Masseron

Stephen Burdman directs the production, which has also committed to "disability-forward" casting of the titular character.

2023 Roger Rees Awards Winners Announced by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The 13th annual ceremony honoring New York City-area high school performers was held May 21.

& JULIET Partners With Meena Harris' Phenomenal Media With Exclusive 'Confident' Sweatshirt

& Juliet and Phenomenal Media are partnering to benefit The Phenomenal Theatre Fund, an initiative to champion the next generation of visionary storytellers at the most critical stages o…

A Passionate Woman review – Kay Mellor’s wry rummage through middle-aged angst by Arifa Akbar

Leeds PlayhouseA year after Mellor’s death, Tess Seddon directs her 1993 play marked by dry northern wit, knowing ridiculousness and deep, understated sadness Kay Mellor’s play features …

Talented young artists supported with Australia Council scholarships and awards by Aussie Theatre

Five First Nations Australian storytellers – including award-winning poets, writers and editors – will travel to Auckland, Aotearoa, this month

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 25, 2023 by Susan Grace

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AV Stumpfl Screens are the Gold Standard for Greta Van Fleet by Michael Eddy

Gateway Studios & Production Services brought the Dreams in Gold tour to life with a 4K video production set-up utilizing AV Stumpfl’s mobile Monoblox projection surfaces and frames. A…

Off-Broadway's Race: The Movie: The Play Adds 2 Performances by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Dean Edwards and Bret Raybould star in the slapstick spoof.

Governor Hochul renews tax credit program for Broadway productions by Ruthie Fierberg

What the extension of the program means for the industry

Fabulation: Or the Reeducation of Undine

Blind Journeys

MACBETH (a solo show)

The Love for Three Oranges

Rabble Crew Productions to present new play in the woods, ‘What Are the Odds?’ by News Desk

Come for a picnic, a protest art build, and immersive theater near Accokeek, Maryland.

Punches and Prose: The Boxing Bromance Behind Shaw vs. Tunney by Dennis Polkow

Nick Sandys is directing the world premiere of “Shaw vs. Tunney” produced by Grippo Stage Company

‘Woods’ at the Bentway turns humans into trees to make a point about climate by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Mostly amateur performers willing to stand on their heads for as long as they can will create a forestlike landscape growing out of rock-hard concrete.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 25, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Tina Turner Passes Away, Broadway Season Full Grosses, Matt Reviews ‘Thanksgiving Play,’ ‘New York, New York’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitti…

Mary Poppins Perth tickets on sale today! by Aussie Theatre

The acclaimed, award-winning new production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s super califragilistic expiali docious musical is flying into Perth complete

The Lies review – from tooth fairy fibs to colonial myths by Mark Fisher

Alphabetti theatre, NewcastleDegna Stone’s ambitious play moves from the imperial to the domestic in its exploration of the legacy of untruths You can’t fault playwright Degna Stone for …

Creative Cauldron announces 2023/24 season by News Desk

Filled with the stories of dreamers and doers, the company's final season in its Pearson Square location features new works, regional premieres, and revivals of musical classics.

 Signature Theatre’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ fails to draw blood by Geoffrey Melada

Revenge is a dish served cold in this revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 musical.

Mischief Launch a New Series of Their Podcast MISCHIEF MAKERS With New Host Charlie Russell

Mischief has announced the release of a brand new series of their podcast MISCHIEF MAKERS hosted by original Mischief member Charlie Russell who will help us discover everything (well almost…

On the Couch with Bronwen Coleman

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The Leslie Uggams Show by Trav S.D.

Today is Leslie Uggams’ 80th birthday and I hope you will forgive the joke I invariably think of when I see her name, which is “Would Wes-wee wike a wittoo ‘uggams?” If you’re done…

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's Globe review - busy production overflowing with new ideas by Gary Naylor

★★★ A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE - Hot button issues douse fiery passions MIchelle Terry steals the show as a Puck who brings a malevolent undertow to the comic roman…

Video: TINA Musical Star Adrienne Warren Pays Tribute to Tina Turner

Adrienne Warren, who played the role of Tina Turner in the Broadway production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the iconic star after learning of her pa…

Paolo Sebastian designs Commemorative Gown for Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th Anniversary

The post Paolo Sebastian designs Commemorative Gown for Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th Anniversary appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

European premiere of manga stage musical Death Note announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Death Note the Musical - the multi award-winning manga stage musical is to have its European premiere in a star-studded concert at the London Palladium. This post European pr…

AMTF: Cut Outa Town

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NEA awards $285,000 in grants to Pittsburgh arts organizations by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wake Up With BWW 5/25: Inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal to Direct RENT, and More!

Top stories: We're taking you inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal will direct a production of RENT on Long Island, and more!

ANA DE LA VEGA – Snow Concert Hall

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Tracy Cooper-Lavery to depart HOTA for National Gallery of Australia

The post Tracy Cooper-Lavery to depart HOTA for National Gallery of Australia appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Gasps and tears as stars of Tina Turner West End musical break news of her death by Louis Chilton

‘Proud Mary’ singer died at her home at the age of 83

Pop Up Concert Closing Musicial Theater Number by Joe Patti

Earlier this week the LA Times had a rather lengthy piece on the closing number of the musical Six, a show about the six wives of Henry VIII.  In the final number which has come to be known…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - BroadwayRadio

https://www.playbill.com/article/californias-pasadena-playhouse-named-2023-regional-theatre-tony-recipient. 2) 2023 Chita Rivera Award Winners ...

Lucas Hnath's A Simulacrum Begins Performances Off-Broadway May 25 at Atlantic Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

The new play from the Doll's House Part 2 playwright is a the second collaboration between Hnath and illusionist Steve Cuiffo.

Stand Back! American Repertory Theater Evita, Starring Shereen Pimentel, Officially Opens May 25 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Directed by Sammi Cannold, the Massachusetts run follows a staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at New York City Center.

Opening May 25, La MaMa Revives María Irene Fornés' Evelyn Brown (A Diary) by Leah Putnam

Dramaturg Gwendolyn Allker spent five years recovering the dance-theatre piece which is based on a real diary.

West End Aspects of Love Opens May 25 by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

Michael Ball is back in a new role after starring in the original 1989 London and Broadway productions of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Eboni Booth's Primary Trust Opens Off-Broadway Previews May 25 by Talaura Harms

William Jackson Harper and April Matthis lead the world premiere comedy.

Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's

This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the l…

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST'S A TO Z: C for Herman CORNEJO & Janessa CLARK by The Dance Enthusiast