Momix: Fall 2023 Season by Joel Benjamin

How the ten dancers of Momix create so many beautiful and mysterious images is a credit to artistic director Moses Pendleton and his associate Cynthia Quinn who, along with the dancers, crea…

Very Best of 2023 – Paul T Davies by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews his favourite theatrical offerings of 2023 This post Very Best of 2023 – Paul T Davies first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

Hundreds wait in the cold for Nutcracker tickets at Moscow's fabled Bolshoi Theater by Charles Maynes

In Russia, ballet fans brave sub-zero temperatures for a chance to see The Nutcracker at Moscow's famed Bolshoi Theatre.

DIAVOLO’s “Existencia” makes its world premier at The Soraya by Pauline Adamek

An exciting new dance work captures the impact that the Northridge Earthquake had on the San Fernando Valley, three decades ago. The modern ballet will be performed by Diavolo, one of Los An…

Actor and Activist Vinie Burrows Dies at 99 by Molly Higgins

Burrows, who was once proclaimed "the queen of Black theatre," appeared in several Broadway productions, including The Skin of Our Teeth.

Vinie Burrows, New York Stage Stalwart, Dies at 99

Mark Twain House & Museum executive director Pieter Roos announces retirement by Christopher Arnott

Pieter Roos, who guided the Mark Twain House & Museum through a major rebuilding process as well as the pandemic, announced his retirement effective Dec. 31.

The 2023 Playbill Feature Stories to Read This Weekend by Talaura Harms

This year, we celebrated Broadway milestones, binged a few theatre-adjacent television shows, and talked to A LOT of Broadway celebs.

NYE in Times Square… would you go? by bwaySHO

My Own Take: Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical -- "Here We Are" by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Here We Are” at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City When it was announced nearly 10 years ago that Stephen Sondheim would be collaborating with playwright David Ives on …

Broadway Veteran Vinie Burrows Passes Away at 99

Actress Vinie Burrows, once proclaimed “the queen of black theater” by Clive Barnes of The New York Times, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2023 surrounded by family, at the age…

Theatre News: Ford’s Theatre Charity Drive Donations for ‘A Christmas Carol’ Surpass $1 Million in Total by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Ford’s yearly fundraising drive has raised more than $1,000,000 for Washington-area charities since 2009, with 2023 donations on behalf of Hope and a Home. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ford’s Th…

Big 10: Where the Broadway Creative Teams of the 2022–23 Season Went to College by Playbill Staff

Find out which colleges and universities had the most alumni working in the field of directing, design, playwriting, and composing.

’23 and Me: The Year in Review by Trav S.D.

Ya see what I did there? 23 — it’s just like the chromosomes! As we are wont to do this time of year, we take a look back on what we’ve accomplished during the preceding twelvemonth. D…

Mike Nussbaum, Celebrated Chicago Theater Actor, Dies at 99 by Penelope Green

He appeared memorably in “American Buffalo” and in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Glengarry Glen Ross,” but gave up a career on Broadway for one in Chicago.

Playbill's Favorite Theatre Moments of 2023 by Diep Tran

From Ruthie Ann Miles in Light in the Piazza to the puppets in Life of Pi, here are the things we loved this year.

Marilyn Maye at Birdland by Tulis McCall

Marilyn Maye at Birdland -- Maye is a happy woman.  Genuinely down to the bottom of those cute shoes she is happy.  This is not Pollyanna happy.  This is "I have a right to be happy and I…

If you haven’t planned your New Year’s Eve in Connecticut yet, time’s a wastin’. Here are some suggestions. by Christopher Arnott

Here are some last-minute ideas for how to spend the last minutes of 2023 in Connecticut. They include family-friendly events and a range of nighttime performances.

Moore, Moore, Moore Mary Tyler Moore Shows by Trav S.D.

December 29 was the birthday of the late Mary Tyler Moore (1936-2017). When Moore passed away (yipes, seven years ago) I dashed off a tribute that was grief-stricken and glowing but a little…

In Memoriam: A Look at the Theatre Artists We Lost in 2023 by Margaret Hall

Playbill remembers the actors, directors, playwrights, and other familiar faces of the stage who died this year.

Recap of Some 2023 Theater Reviews by Sandi Durell

By Sandi Durell . . . . There were lots of shows on and off Broadway this past season . . . some that made your blood boil, your heart pound, some that filled you with laughter or brought yo…

Industry Insiders Share Thoughts on the Broadway Season and Hopes for 2024

Before the 2024 season begins, BroadwayWorld is taking a pause to reflect on this past year in theatre, surveying dozens of Broadway insiders, from producers to writers; marketing experts to…

Choreographer Chris Gattelli on Helping Timothée Chalamet Dance in Wonka by Meg Masseron

The Tony Award-winning choreographer designed the dance numbers in the new musical film.

Feel Good Friday: See & Juliet's Lorna Courtney and Miriam-Teak Lee Sing 'F***in' Perfect' for Melanie La Barrie by Margaret Hall

After six years with the hit jukebox musical on both sides of the Atlantic, La Barrie is departing to appear in the London run of Hadestown.

Video: Watch New MEAN GIRLS Promos With 'Revenge Party' Sneak Peek

Get a new look at the Mean Girls movie musical with new previews below! The TV spots seemingly feature a new look at the 'Revenge Party' musical number, which was recently revealed to be an …

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda at Gutenberg! The Musical!

Playbill's Favorite Red Carpet Looks From 2023 by Meg Masseron

From jaw-dropping hair to a Ruby Dee tribute, see what red carpet looks we couldn't stop thinking about all year long.

Check Out the Lineup for Musical Theatre Guild's Live, Laugh, Love Stephen Sondheim Concerts by Meg Masseron

The California Sondheim tribute returns after a sold-out engagement last year.

Barack Obama Places THE COLOR PURPLE Among His Favorite Films of 2023; Says He 'Loved It'

Barack Obama has added The Color Purple as a late addition to his favorite films of 2023. The former President took to X to share that he 'loved it,' receiving an enthusiastic response from …

The Wiz Broadway revival firsts | The Wiz In Conversation by Broadwaysf

THE WIZ lead producer Brian Moreland talks about the historic achievements of the upcoming Broadway revival coming to the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco from January 17–February 11, …

31 Days of Holiday Cheer: Andy Karl Croons 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?' by Talaura Harms

Tune in every day this month as we share holiday music videos from our favorite Broadway stars, as well as a few new original videos.

The Gospel According to Chaim by Joel Benjamin

There are few issues that raise the ire of the religious as a member changing religions.  Apostate is the mildest term used for such a person. Mikhl Yashinsky’s "The Gospel According to C…

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Krystina Alabado & More Join HAZBIN HOTEL Voice Cast

Hazbin Hotel has added new Broadway stars to its voice cast, including Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, and more joining Erika Henningsen, Steph…

Video: The Broadway Queens of SIX Wish You a Happy New Year

Watch as the queens of Six on Broadway wish you a happy new year!

Photos: Get a 1st Look at Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera by Natan Zamansky

Carrie Cracknell's new production opens December 31.

From Mamma Mia! to Les Misérables: A Look at Box-Office Grosses for Recent Movie Musicals by Andrew Gans

With the recent release of The Color Purple, check out how other film versions of Broadway musicals have fared.

Best Of Broadway 2023: The Year’s Top 10, And What To See In 2024 by Greg Evans

Perhaps no single theatrical image sums up Broadway’s 2023 more effectively than Jessica Chastain’s Nora leaving her dreary, unfulfilled doll house life to exit directly into the unlimit…

[HD] The Musicals in Muftis Are Back by York Theatre Company

For the first time in four years, our acclaimed Musicals in Mufti (a 2018 recipient of an Obie Awards Grant) return to The York for a special series! The Fall 2023 Musicals in Mufti series f…

Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo Sing With Joaquina Kalukango & Ben Platt in PBS Concert Special Preview

This New Year’s Eve, join Cynthia Erivo, for a musical celebration filmed at the Kennedy Center. Joining Oscar-nominated Erivo are Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award–winner Ben Platt (Parade, …

Video: Get a Backstage Look at I NEED THAT's 90- Second Scene Change

Get a backstage look at I Need That on Broadway's 90-second scene change!

Video: Get a Sneak Peek at Cynthia Erivo's PBS New Year's Eve Special With Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Kennedy Center will include songs from the worlds of Broadway, Motown, R&B, folk, and soul.

Jeremy O. Harris to Emcee The Art of Elysium’s Heaven Gala by Meg Masseron

The non-profit's annual gala will honor Neil Gaiman and more.

My 10 Favorite Broadway Moments in 2023 by Ken Davenport

Every year I do a “look back” on the year... The post My 10 Favorite Broadway Moments in 2023 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Video: The Broadway Shows of 2023

How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Today, we measure 2023 in shows. Before we get wrapped up in the theatre season ahead, BroadwayWorld wants to sto…

Watch Jordan Gelber, Jill Abramovitz, Alexandra Socha, Etai Benson, More in Highlights From Paper Mill Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Parker Esse reproduces Jerome Robbins' original choreography in the New Jersey production.

The Barricade Boys by Sandi Durell

The Barricade Boys – Kieran Brown, Scott Garnham, Craig Mather, Simon Schofield (UK’s #1 West End Group), are heading back to 54 Below on January 15th and 16th for encore performances a…

Theater Books of 2023 to Read in 2024 by New York Theater

Below is a list of theater books to read in 2024, which I divide into three groups:  2. Four books (all but one published in 2023) that I’ve been meaning to read and might actually do so…

'What Is for You Will Not Pass You': 30 Broadway Artists Share Hard-Earned Advice by Andrew Gans

Broadway professionals—including Phillipa Soo, Alex Brightman, Kara Young—offer words of wisdom.

"TEN WHOLE DAYS, WOW!": CONTINUING ON WITH "ON THE TOWN"

December 29, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler

“TEN WHOLE DAYS, WOW!”: CONTINUING ON WITH “ON THE TOWN” by Ron Fassler

“On the Town” Playbill cover with photo by Chris Alexander, who played Chip. Later, he would go on to become a professional photographer.December 29, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, b…

16 best awards moments of 2023 including Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis, Regina Hall, ‘Naatu Naatu’ and many more [WATCH] by Charles Bright

Despite all the hurdles that the entertainment industry has experienced in 2023, the year was still able to give us numerous incredible moments at awards shows this year. With that in mind, …

Matt’s Way-Too-Early 2024 Tony Awards Predictions by Matt Tamanini

Any and all feedback is appreciated: Grace Aki: [email protected] | @ItsGraceAkiMatt Tamanini: [email protected] | @BWWMatt Patreon: BroadwayRadiohttps://www.patreon.com/broadwayr…

The Best Broadway and Off-Broadway Performances of 2023

2023 in Review: Our Favorite Productions by JK

Before we sign off for 2023, Mike and I thought we'd weigh in on our favorite productions that we saw over the past twelve months. Overall, the shows we loved far outweighed those we didn't.…

Alexis Soloski’s ‘Here in the Dark’ comes at dark time for theater criticism by Lily Janiak

The novel, about an ambitious mid-30s theater critic, made me reflect on the joy, terror and harsh reality of writing about theater.

‘Priscilla,’ Olivia Rodrigo and the Year of Girlhood and Longing by Rebecca Thomas

From the pop supernova Olivia Rodrigo to a memoirist whose long-held ballet aspirations stalled at the barre, young women gave voice to their longing this year in memorable ways.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 29th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 29, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

2023 at the Young Vic | 365 days of Theatre by Young Vic

A look back at the last 365 days ❤️ See you in 2024 x Videos by: Erica Belton, Florence Bell, Monika Davies, Curtis Lewis, Luna Sigle, Liam Steers and West End Video. Thumbnail photog…

What to Wear for Safety and Comfort When Watching an Outdoor Theatre Play by Aussie Theatre

In this age of streaming services, it’s only right to applaud the outdoor theatre and its dedication to putting on a good

Get Technical! - Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

"There's about 75 metres of ruffles… in every can can skirt" Bohemians! Here's some highlights from our spectacular Get Technical! - Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The …

Building a POD Empire: Scaling Your Creative Business by Aussie Theatre

Building a Print on Demand (POD) empire can be an exhilarating and fulfilling endeavour for entrepreneurs. You can expand your

Wackadoo! Emmy Award-Winning Phenomenon Bluey arrives in her hometown of Brisbane for real life by Aussie Theatre

Queensland’s own megastar Bluey and the Heeler family are back in their hometown of Brisbane with the live theatre show,

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DANCE NEWS: Dance Parade Announces Campaign to Support Zoning Reform to End Prohibition on Dancing by The Dance Enthusiast

“It’s ridiculous that in 2023 New York City still has rules on the books prohibiting people from dancing at their local restaurants and bars.” — Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC…