Fringe at Sketch: REV’s LIL’ OL’ RODEO SHOW by Aaron Krolikowski

Don’t miss this honky tonk hoedown for a guaranteed rootin’, tootin’ good time! The post Fringe at Sketch: REV’s LIL’ OL’ RODEO SHOW appeared first on phindie.

The People Have Spoken! by Steven Morris

The People Have Spoken! (Well, Some People Have Spoken) By Steven Leigh Morris Absent data to help explain local theaters’ current malaise — assuming the number of productions plummeting…

Merrily We Roll Along 1st Preview Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez & Jonathan Groff by bwaySHO

Merrily We Roll Along 1st Preview Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez & Jonathan Groff

Merrily We Roll Along 1st Preview! by bwaySHO

Prometheus Firebringer: AI Questions Not So Easily Answered by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Annie Dorsen reads a lecture on a current fire-hot topic along with imagined Aeschylus tragedy The post Prometheus Firebringer: AI Questions Not So Easily Answered appeared …

Prometheus Firebringer Review. Artificial Intelligence on Stage by New York Theater

Half of what happens in “Prometheus Firebringer” is extraordinary, unprecedented. But you wouldn’t know that just by watching what’s on stage, which is mostly a series of monologues …

What is Black Theatre? by Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley

By Jordan Ealey, Leticia Ridley. This episode will discuss the age old questions of what is Black theatre? What is a Black play? How do you know one when you see it?

The Crossing presents Crickets in Our Backyard by Gail Obenreder

The Crossing choir opens its new season with Crickets in Our Backyard, featuring world premieres by Tania León and Ayanna Woods, and an “indoor premiere” by Wang Lu. Gail Obenreder revi…

International Fringe favorite Jenna Kuerzi brings her solo show ‘Johnny Depp: A Retrospective on Late-Stage Capitalism’ to NYC’s The Tank by Deb Miller

Actor, singer, director, and deviser Jenna Kuerzi, a native of New Jersey, brings her unique perspective on controversial movie star and notorious bad boy Johnny Depp to NYC in October for f…

Danny DeVito Stars in I NEED THAT by bwaySHO

Find out what Danny DeVito and the cast / creative team of I NEED THAT need & why you shouldn't miss this Broadway SHO! Interviews filmed by @HowardHoMusic Edited by @bwaySHO #dannydevit…

Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot Possibly Accept This by Darryl Reilly

Veteran actor David Dean Bottrell hilariously and insightfully chronicles his life journey from Kentucky to NYC and LA, in his entertaining solo show. The post Dear Mr. Bottrell, I Cannot P…

Review Roundup: English-Language REBECCA Premieres at Charing Cross Theatre

Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane head the cast for the much anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical Rebecca. Check out what the critic are saying…

Love in the Time of Crazy! by bwaySHO

Photo: Elliot Page and Peppermint Visit & JULIET

Check out a photo of Elliot Page and Peppermint visiting & Juliet on Broadway!

Philly Fringe 2023: Spanking Macbeth and Macbeth in a Bar by Kiran Pandey

The 2023 Philly Fringe takes on Macbeth in two different shows: Spanking Macbeth, an original play, and Macbeth in a Bar, a restaging at Lilly’s Ferry. Kiran Pandey reviews.

New Musical From The Band's Visit Creators, Laura Benanti Solo Show, More Part of Audible's 5th Anniversary Lineup by Meg Masseron

Colman Domingo will also star in and direct the audio adaptation of his play Wild With Happy.

Lilli Cooper, Santino Fontana & Andrea Martin to Perform at TDF Fall Fundraiser

TDF will host its first major in-person fundraiser since the pandemic on Wednesday, October 25 at 8 a.m. at City Winery. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Go Inside Rehearsals of National Black Theatre and Ars Nova's Production of (pray) by Talaura Harms

The new choreopoem from nicHi Douglas features music by S T A R R Busby and JJJJJerome Ellis.

Met Opera Chorus Master Donald Palumbo to Step Down by Natan Zamansky

Palumbo will depart at the end of the current season, after nearly two decades with the institution.

Your Support Makes A Difference! by Goodspeed Musicals

‘Why don’t we know more of her? It’s upsetting’: dance genius Bronislava Nijinska by Lyndsey Winship

Created 100 years ago, Nijinska’s ballet Les Noces is a feminist masterpiece. Andrea Miller, who has choreographed a new version using Stravinsky’s music and art by Phyllida Barlow, hail…

Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez & Jonathan Groff - Merrily We Roll Along by bwaySHO

Merrily We Roll Along starring Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez & Jonathan Groff starts previews tonight on Broadway! #danielradcliffe #jonathangroff #sondheim

Chamber and Recital Season 2023/24 – LA Phil by Pauline Adamek

Virtuosi in recital! The Los Angeles Philharmonic 2023/24 season is chock-full of exciting concerts and celebrity artist appearances. The following season’s highlights will be perform…

‘Rebecca’ Review: Musical’s English-Language Debut Is a Remarkable Debacle by Gordon Cox

“What a terrible tragedy.” Indeed. That’s the lyric cried out as, in theory, the famously magnificent Cornish home at the heart of the story burns to the ground at the climax of the mu…

Broadway Grosses Analysis: Grosses Rise as Fall Shows Begin Previews by Andrew Gans

There were 25 productions running on Broadway last week with 16 playing to 90% capacity or more.

The Edinburgh Fringe Took Everything Out of Me. It Also Gave Me Everything I Wanted and More by Zoë Kim

Part 3 in a 3-part essay series from Zoë Kim about how she created her Edinburgh Fringe solo show: Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?).

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast 'Performs St. James Infirmary'

Watch cast members of A Wonderful World St. James Infirmary in rehearsal!

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Reveals Sneak Peek Photo

Check out a sneak peek photo of Stranger Things: The First Shadow!

Russians Beyond Compassion in Andriy Bondarenko’s ‘Ghost Land’ by American Theatre Editors

In a triptych of plays, now onstage in Santa Monica, Calif., the Ukrainian playwright responds with ferocity to the invasion of his country.

A Fringe Festival in a City at War by American Theatre Editors

In taking a solo show to Kyiv, I joined in a statement of solidarity, common humanity, and everyday expression in the face of invasion.

SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER Will Have World Premiere at New York City Center

Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker will have its world premiere at New York City Center, where it will play November 14-28. It will then play in Chicago at Auditorium Theatre Dec…

‘Sweeney Todd’ struggles without Groban as Broadway’s overall box office rises slightly by Caitlin Hornik

For the week ending Sept. 17, the 25 currently running productions grossed $21,640,927.

Destination Crenshaw by Pauline Adamek

New paint, new art—a new celebration! From the press release: The Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission has approved plans for the legendary RTN Crew, creators of the iconic 787-f…

The Best Broadway Shows to See in September 2023

How popular is Broadway? According to the trade association The Broadway League, at its pre-pandemic peak, audiences for Broadway shows surpassed that of the ten professional sports teams of…

Your 2023 NYC Marathon Spectator Guide: Enjoy Race Day Like a Pro!

On any given day in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan, you can find a block party, parade, or festival taking over the city’s streets. But there is only one day eac…

Taking a Trip on the Staten Island Ferry

Twenty-two million people can’t be wrong. That’s the number of folks who ride the Staten Island Ferry each year. And while most of those people on the boat are residents of the “forgot…

How to Ride the NYC Subway

With 468 stations, 660 miles of track, over 3.5 million riders per day, and 24-hour service, the New York City Subway is the busiest and most extensive rapid transit system in the Western wo…

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Associate Director Austin Regan Steps Into the Show Amid Cast Absences

With 13 cast members out of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond musical, the show's associate director, Austin Regan, stepped in!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS Will Begin Performances in London Summer 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express makes a triumphant return to London's West End in summer 2024.

New Musical Dead Outlaw, From Band’s Visit Team, to Premiere Via Audible

Philly Fringe 2023: Urban Arts Movement presents Vincent Johnson’s Stank Upon a Time: A Story About Funk by Camille Bacon-Smith

A transgressively absurdist exploration of the culture of Black music from blues to funk as the soundtrack of revolution, and its survival and commodification in the present. Camille Bacon-S…

Review: ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’ by Remy Bumppo has all the tense authenticity of 1930s Harlem by Chris Jones

Writer Pearl Cleage's play is about characters trying to hold on to their idealism, and their relationships, even as conflict lurks around every corner.

9 Kinds of Silence by David Walters

What makes this play intriguing is the space between, the quiet of mind in its many forms juxtaposed with the noise of forced intention that is so poignant in its playing. 

Sneak Peak of Little Red by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

The lovable Little Red is back by popular demand! This charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing fam…

Video: Deborah Cox Unveils Her THE WIZ Costume Sketch on TAMRON HALL

Deborah Cox has unveiled a first look at her costume for the upcoming Broadway revival of The Wiz. Cox surprised Tamron Hall on her talk show by singing for her 53rd birthday episode. The se…

AMID FALLING WALLS Will Have World Premiere at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene

New musical Amid Falling Walls (Tsvishn Falndike Vent) will get its world premiere at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene this winter. The production features Steven Skybell, Abby Goldfarb, …

Interview: Amy Brenneman Listens to The Sound Inside

‘Gutenberg! The Musical’, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ & Melissa Etheridge Take NY Stage – Broadway Box Office by Greg Evans

A trio of new shows joined Broadway last week to mostly decent box office figures as the fall season begins to take shape. Most impressive was Gutenberg! The Musical! starring Josh Gad and A…

The Sound Inside

JOB by Tulis McCall

This play is not a walk in the park.  It is a running of the gauntlet.  Both these characters are playing a high stakes game, and because of the combination of writing, direction and perfo…

Matt Mills Powers Mötley Crüe Looks on Co-Headline Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Reflecting the fiercely independent personalities of Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard in light on a co-headline tour requires a deftly balanced show. A towering, power-projecting, cathedral-l…

How Rachel Bloom Turned a Standup Show Into a Death-Defying Solo Musical by Gordon Cox

Rachel Bloom remembers the exact moment that she decided her latest stage project, “Death, Let Me Do My Show,” couldn’t be the lightweight standup show she was hoping it would be. It w…

The Second City New York Announces Opening Slate of Shows

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 9/17/23

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 9/17/2023.

Robe Colours It Up in Ostrava by Michael Eddy

Colours of Ostrava is the Czech Republic’s largest and most eclectic music festival. Colours’ Technical Director Josef “Pepa” Ženíšek led a core production team and is also instru…

DEAD OUTLAW World Premiere, NOBODY CARES Starring Laura Benanti & More Set for Audible Theater Programming

Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Rea…

Video: See Back to the Future, Spamalot, and More Perform at Playbill's Curtain Up Broadway Festival by Playbill Staff

The three-day celebration of Broadway took place September 8–11.

Jennifer Westfeldt Leads Cast of Kansas City Rep’s What the Constitution Means to Me

How Far Can ‘Run Bambi Run’ Run? by American Theatre Editors

With a book by Eric Simonson and songs by the Violent Femmes' Gordon Gano, Milwaukee Rep brings a legendary true crime saga to the city where it began.

"Don't Rain On My Parade" - Katerina McCrimmon | Funny Girl North American Tour by Broadwaysf

FUNNY GIRL is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from April 30–May 26, 2024. WELCOME TO MUSICAL THEATER COMEDY HEAVEN! Featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by …

Review: American classic "Our Town" at Sharon (CT) Playhouse through Sept 24 More than worth your time! by J. Peter Bergman

ANDRUS NICHOLS' excellent production stars Samantha Steinmetz as "Emily Webb", who smartly endows her with a simple portrayal of girlishness and whimsy. She is sad sometimes, pensive sometim…

Review: Premiere Stages' SELLING KABUL Director Taylor Reynold's approach brings new relevancy to this story by Karen Nowosad

The show is intense and thought provoking and it is one that will stay with you for a long time. Starring ATRA ASDOU & AFSHEEN MISAGHI, this is one that should not be missed. Through Sept 2…

Something for Everyone, Even Cannibals, at the Philadelphia Fringe by Alexis Soloski

The festival presents a violent Shakespearean interaction with fruit, dance for neurodiverse and neurotypical audiences and showers of (play) money.

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn-Inspired Nutcracker Will Have Its World Premiere in New York City by Julia Chambers

SUGAR HILL: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker will then play Chicago after its debut at New York City Center.

Lilli Cooper, Santino Fontana, Andrea Martin Will Perform at Theatre Development Fund's Broadway Breakfast Fundraiser by Meg Masseron

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will host the not-for-profit's first large-scale, in-person fundraiser since the pandemic.

Review: Premiere Stage's "SELLING KABUL" thru Sept 24 reveals a price for everything: even hope! by Daniel Jackovino

Afiya’s (Atra Asdou) husband, Jawid, is played by Afsheen Misaghi. He has thrown his lot in with the Taliban. Misaghi plays his part with a depth of unassuming masculinity yet He feels gr…

Of Mugwumps, Mamas, and Papas by Trav S.D.

I originally intended to do a post on The Mamas and the Papas on the birthday of their late songwriter and arranger John Phillips (1935-2001), but by most accounts he was a piece of work and…

GUYS & DOLLS 2023 London Cast Recording to be Released This Month

Broadway Records will release London’s Bridge Theatre cast recording of Guys & Dolls, available digitally on September 29, 2023.

With 13 Cast Members Unable to Perform, A Beautiful Noise Associate Director Austin Regan Stepped Into the Show by Margaret Hall

Regan made his Broadway performing debut during the September 17 matinee at the Broadhurst.

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria, More Will Star in The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Emily Mann will direct the Tennessee Williams classic.

Burning down the house: ‘The Minutes’ dives deep into American privilege by Alex Miller

At Curious Theatre, a first-rate cast delivers with Tracy Letts’ funny, shocking play The post Burning down the house: ‘The Minutes’ dives deep into American privilege appeared first o…

Star quality shines in Fauquier Community Theatre’s ‘Evita’ by Laura Mills

The show is filled to the brim with musical talent from its cast and live orchestra. By LAURA MILLS

Pippin at Asheville Community Theatre by Daniel Walton

This circus-inspired take on the beloved musical works wonders in numerous ways.

“The Addams Family” Explodes with Music & Fun—at Novato by Patricia L. Morin

Brickman & Elice Revive Comedy/Horror Love Story by Patricia L. Morin As the old TV theme song goes: “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky,” and never lost for…

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 3, Episode 8 Things Get Messy in “Sitzprobe”

“There will be f*ck-ups!” Oliver to his cast, or me to my editor upon submitting this article.

ALADDIN, HAMILTON, HADESTOWN & More Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return to the heart of New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, October 1, 2023, and has added more tables from beloved Broadway shows…

James Ortiz, Kameron Neal, Tei Blow, More Named Recipients of 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards by Meg Masseron

The honorees will be celebrated at the 59th annual ceremony in October.

Non-Replica Production of A Chorus Line to Play U.K. Tour by Margaret Hall

The production previously enjoyed a Leicester run in 2021.

At City Ballet’s 75th Birthday Bash, a Mingling of Old and New by Julia Jacobs

Stars like Suzanne Farrell and Edward Villella celebrated alongside dancers of today, many born years after the death of George Balanchine, the company’s revered founder.

‘Urinetown’ a strong start for The Arts Hub by Eric Fitzgerald

In Lafayette, theatre kicks off adult programming with a winning musical The post ‘Urinetown’ a strong start for The Arts Hub appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You

In this video, watch as we catch up with star of the To Kill a Mockingbird National Tour, Richard Thomas! He chats about the importance of this story, why it still resonates with audiences t…

Alexander Zeldin's The Confessions Will Play the National Theatre by Talaura Harms

See production photos of the play, a co-commission with the National Theatre, RISING Melbourne, and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg.

McCarter Theatre Center and Berkeley Repertory Theatre present Eisa Davis’s Bulrusher by Jeannine A. Cook

A new production of Eisa Davis’s Bulrusher at McCarter Theatre Center delivers on the playwright’s vision: welcoming, submerging, and transforming us. Jeannine Cook reviews.

Feeling Lucky? Win Cheap Tickets to Top Shows with the Broadway Lottery

According to Broadway Direct, the website that manages online sales for Hamilton, a single prime ticket in row K of the orchestra to see the Tony Award-winning musical during the height of t…

Broadway on a Budget: Tips for Enjoying Theater Without Breaking the Bank

Are you excited about the idea of going to see Broadway shows but get sticker shock when you see what it’s going to cost? You’re not alone. Four hundred dollars for a single premium orch…

The Best Off-Broadway Shows Not to Miss This Fall

But Off-Broadway is much more than just an incubator for commercial hits. Produced in theaters with much smaller seating capacities, Off-Broadway offers artists and producers the opportunity…

Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop by Patty Craft

HOW HIP-HOP FOUND ITS WAY TO THEATRE The post Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

Broadway Records to Release Cast Recording of London's Immersive Guys and Dolls by Andrew Gans

Nicholas Hytner directs the classic musical at the Bridge Theatre.

New Works Provincetown Commissions Slate of Projects Including Musical of ‘Love Is Strange’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

New Works Provincetown, a developmental theatre lab founded by producer Mark Cortale with Jonathan Murray and Harvey Reese to create and develop new theatrical works, has commissioned its ne…

Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria to Lead Night of the Iguana Revival

Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tim Daly Will Lead THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Off-Broadway

Daphne Rubin-Vega and Tim Daly will lead The Night of the Iguana Off-Broadway this December. Learn more about the play here!

Sean Young to Star in Ode to the Wasp Woman Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The screen star will make her stage debut as the murdered actor Susan Cabot.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and GUTENBERG! Cast Members Set For Variety's Business of Broadway Breakfast

The lineup has been announced for Variety's annual Business of Broadway Breakfast, set to take place in New York on October 2. Included in the event are cast members from Merrily We Roll Al…

Sean Young to Star in Off-Broadway’s Ode to the Wasp Woman

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Video: ALADDIN Understudy Mikayla Renfrow Shares Incredible Story of Getting From a Plane to the Stage

Mikayla Renfrow, who is currently in the ensemble of Aladdin and understudying the role of Jasmine, took to TikTok to share a story of how an airline went above and beyond to get her to the …

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Off-Broadway? by Meg Masseron

The Monty Python-style send-up of the Bram Stoker classic is currently haunting Off-Broadway's New World Stages.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express to Return to London in 2024 by Andrew Gans

Luke Sheppard will direct the production at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium.

See Who's Joining Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed in Reimagined London Premiere of Diana: The Musical by Andrew Gans

The concert version of the Broadway musical will play the Eventim Apollo in December.

Southbank Centre Expands Ayrton Investment with Mistral for the Royal Festival Hall’s Clore Ballroom by Michael Eddy

London’s Southbank Centre has expanded its inventory of Ayrton LED moving head fixtures with the addition of 12 Ayrton Mistral S spots to its permanent rig over the Royal Festival Hall’s…

Photos: Inside BROADWAY FOR BIDEN With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Aaron Tveit, and More!

On September 18, Broadway united for Broadway for Biden- a one-night-only concert fundraiser event for the reelection of President Joe Biden. Check out photos from the night here!

Bellevue Theatre Chooses Robe TX1 PosiProfiles by Michael Eddy

Bellevue Teatret (Bellevue Theatre) is located in Klampenborg, a desirable suburb north of Copenhagen, Denmark. Its scenic location is about 100 meters back from the beach, and stunning view…

Cameras Love the New CHAUVET Professional REM Series by Michael Eddy

The new CHAUVET Professional REM series of LED video panels is the ultimate in camera-friendliness, both in terms of the images it displays, and in the way those images are picked up by came…

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, and More Nominated For 2023 Hewes Design Awards

The Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee has announced the 2023 Henry Hewes Design Awards Honorees who will be recognized at the 59th annual ceremony on October 23 in New York. Find out who w…

anthropology, Hampstead Theatre review - AI thriller runs out of code by Demetrios Matheou

Lauren Gunderson’s new play is timely, tantalising but doesn’t quite hit its mark With more than 20 plays under her belt, San-Francisco based Lauren Gunderson is one of the most produced…

Photos: Inside You Gotta Believe 'Voices: Stars for Foster Kids' Benefit Concert, With Norm Lewis, Donna Murphy, Adam Pascal, and More!

You Gotta Believe (YGB), a New York City-based, national organization that focuses exclusively on finding permanent parents and families for older kids in foster care, hosted its 9th annual…

Offscript: Pearl Cleage Speaks Her Truth by American Theatre Editors

On this episode Kelundra and J.R. talk to the Atlanta playwright about Chicago's month-long celebration in her honor, the value of community-driven storytelling, and her new play 'Something …

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday September 19, 2023 by Susan Grace

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On Glen Cavender and How They Laid Him Out in Lavender by Trav S.D.

Miracle of miracles, a silent comedy star I haven’t yet written about. I don’t know how Glen Cavender (1883-1962) slipped through the cracks (maybe I thought Glenn Tryon was Glenn enough…

Pew Center Announces Philadelphia-Area Grantees by American Theatre Editors

Philadelphia Theatre Company and others have received project funding.

Video: Watch John Waters Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Introduced By HAIRSPRAY Star Ricki Lake

John Waters is known for his 1988 film Hairspray, was remade as a Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway. But in John Waters' 1988 original, it was an 18-year-old Ricki Lake who was first t…

Review Roundup: EVITA Opens at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company's 23/24 season has opened with EVITA, which is playing now through October 15. Read the reviews for Evita here!

You’re the First! Top Tips on Originating a Role by Emma Houlahan

"Wait, no-one's played this role before...ever?!" Originating a role is a very exciting, if slightly daunting opportunity. Emma Houlahan offers her advice on the process!

2023 Broadway fall season preview of plays includes productions starring Leslie Odom Jr., Sarah Paulson … by Jeffrey Kare

A lot of major film and TV productions may currently be on hold due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but luckily the New York theater scene hasn’t been affected. A new Broadway season is …

The brave victims of Russell Brand’s misogyny deserve full support. This time, let’s get it right | Marina Hyde by Marina Hyde

The new claims made me think about the media’s treatment of the woman he so famously humiliated on Radio 2. I hope we all know better now Contemplating the notion of crossing the line, Rus…

Anthropology review – clever AI missing-person mystery by Mark Lawson

Hampstead theatre, LondonLauren Gunderson’s smart play finds a software engineer creating a digital version of a sister who has disappeared While screenwriters strike, partly over the thr…

Court Theatre Artistic Director Charles Newell to Step Down in 2024 by American Theatre Editors

As he caps his 30-year tenure, the University of Chicago Office of the Provost will lead a comprehensive search for his successor in the coming months.

James Haskins and Black History by Trav S.D.

Today we celebrate the late James Haskins (1941-2005), author of somewhere upwards of 150 books for young people and adults. We know of Haskins chiefly on account of two works in particular:…

Follow the Recipe: A Review of “Baked! The Musical” at Theo Ubique by Tristan Bruns

Combine equal parts family drama and youthful enthusiasm with a dash of stoner comedy and you get “Baked! The Musical,” delivered piping hot at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Heart of Rock and Roll’ Heading to Broadway, ‘Swing State’ Reviews, Betty Who and ‘Hadestown’ Cast Sing on the Street “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, …

40 Years of Broadway: 1993 - 2003: Top Flops, Revivals and New Shows by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 1993 - 2003: Top Flops, Revivals and New Shows When you see my list of my Top 10 favorite Broadway shows from August 20, 1993 - August 19, 2003, you'll probably be m…

A Terrific New Book About Lupe Velez by Trav S.D.

Great news! Today is the pub date for Eve Golden’s new book Strictly Dynamite: The Sensational Life of Lupe Velez. Fans know the high marks set by Eve’s earlier works on Jean Harlow, The…

Review Roundup: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Opens at New World Stages

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7.  Read the revie…

Cirque du Soleil Permanent U.K. Venue on the Cards as Yoo Capital Restores London’s Iconic Saville Theatre (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Cirque du Soleil could soon have a permanent U.K. home at iconic London venue The Saville Theatre, which is being revived and restored by Yoo Capital. Located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the h…

Rachel Bloom's Death-Defying Act by Broadway Podcast Network

Bloom talks trunk songs, cut jokes, demo derbies and wrestling with mortality in "Death, Let Me Do My Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Video: Broadway Alum Little Town Performs Mashup of DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More in Honor of Suicide Prevention Month

Hamilton alum and The Wiz star Keenan D. Washington (Little Town) has released an all new original mashup, 'Found Beautifully Depared', in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. 

Review: All-Asian American cast shines in ‘Baked! The Musical’ at Theo Ubique by Emily McClanathan

“Baked!” is a sweet, funny, coming-of-age show about a bright-eyed valedictorian who finds herself short of tuition for Harvard.

A NEW SOUND FOR SONDHEIM By Peter Filichia

I have heard the future, and it is here. It happened from listening to COMPANY, SWEENEY TODD, INTO THE WOODS and ASSASSINS. You’re about to quote Katz from WOMAN OF THE YEAR and say, “So…

Cinderella (1997) by Musicalsplaining

Special guest Princess Weekes is back for yet another adaptation of Cinderella, this time the 1997 Disney live-action classic starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Angie hates on Gus Gus, Pr…

'The Little Big Things' review – this new musical movingly and buoyantly puts disability centre stage by Matt Wolf

Henry Fraser's inspirational memoir is now a musical, directed by Luke Sheppard of "& Juliet" renown.

Photos: The Cast of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS Celebrates Opening Night

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7.  Check out phot…

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, officially opened at New World Stages last night, September 18. Performances will run through January 7.  Check out phot…

Babies - A New Born British Musical | Teaser trailer by Official London Theatre

Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusive interviews for top London shows. Whether you like an upbeat musical, a hilarious slapstick comedy, a…

Backstairs Billy | 2023 West End Teaser by Official London Theatre

1979. Inside Clarence House, The Queen Mother’s receptions are in full swing and the champagne is flowing. Guiding the proceedings is William ‘Billy’ Tallon, holder of the royal corgis…

Starlight Express returns to London in Summer 2024 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express is to return to London in Summer 2024 at a specially designed auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park. This post Starlight Express retur…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 19th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 19, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS to Return to London in June 2024

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, which has been seen by over 20 million people across the world, will make its triumphant return to London.

Using Theatre to Improve Your Business Meetings by Aussie Theatre

As a manager or business owner, you’ll already understand the importance of meetings. Your team need to all be on

The Wharf Revue returns for 2023 by Aussie Theatre

The Wharf Revue is back for another year of sensational value! Satirical content is up by 7% and the average

Anupama Chandrasekhar’s “The Father And The Assassin” At The National Theatre: Vastly Compelling And Darkly Comic History Play About Indian Inde by Aleks Sierz

Nobodies who kill somebodies: let’s make a list. Okay, there’s Lee Harvey Oswald (JFK), James Earl Ray (MLK) and Mark Chapman (John Lennon). But what about the man who shot Mahatma Gandh…

Queensland set to go bananas for world premiere of Australian musical comedy BANANALAND by Aussie Theatre

Brisbane Festival and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will stage the world premiere season of BANANALAND, a musical comedy by

TWTC’s ‘Spring Storm’ is a dark, but satisfying work by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) With seven seasons under its belt, the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans, superintended by the diligence of prod…

ANTHROPOLOGY Hampstead Theatre, NW3 by Libby Purves and Friends

LOSS AND GRIEF IN A SILICON WORLD         In a bleak grey minimalist space  Merril (a restlessly gamine Myanna Buring) is grieving her much younger sister Angie,  who has vanished, pre…

The Little Big Things, @sohoplace review - real-life story movingly realised onstage by Paul Vale

An original British musical delivers, and then some It's rare that a new musical or play opens in the West End with as much positive word-of-mouth as The Little Big Things. Social media has…

Opera Australia’s New Artistic Director announces first opera at Margaret Court Arena by Aussie Theatre

Opera Australia’s new Artistic Director Jo Davies today announced the Company will present an epic, fully staged production of Tosca,

Australian Premiere Season for MALEVO by Aussie Theatre

With heart-pounding energy, fiery passion, and blazing raw talent, the Argentinian men of Malevo are set to heat up the

Luke Evans Is Looking HOT AF Chilling in His Swimming Trunks - Instinct Magazine

The new play is directed by Michael Grandage, and according to Playbill, it will explore “a pivotal moment in the 50-year relationship between the ...

On the Couch with Chaska Halliday

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Feast Festival 2023: Bigger, bolder and more colourful than ever!

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'Hey, Old Friend'; Merrily We Roll Along Makes Broadway Return September 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Led by Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, the starry Sondheim revival is playing the Hudson Theatre.

Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran Star in London Revival of Pygmalion, Opening September 19 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Richard Jones directs the classic George Bernard Shaw comedy for The Old Vic.

IMPRESSIONS: David Byrne’s Imelda Marcos Bio-Musical "Here Lies Love" with Choreography by Annie B. Parson's is Impressively Immersive by The Dance Enthusiast

  David Byrne’s Dance-Along "Here Lies Love"  An  Imelda Marcos Bio-Musical, Choreographed by Annie B. Parsons is Impressively Immersive  " There’s nary a moment in the dazzling Broa…