On the Couch with Dan Ireland-Reeves

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Laundry Shoot!

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WOMADelaide Announces Final Four International Artists

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LEMPICKA Announces Collaboration With Sotheby's Auction House

Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, is collaborating with Sotheby’s, the world’s premier destination…

The Enfield Haunting, Ambassador's Theatre review - muddled revisiting of famous paranormal events by Heather Neill

Poltergeist activity in the suburbs remains earth-bound Reports of supernatural events are always met with either willing belief or dismissive scepticism. The "camps" generally don't have mu…

“Oppenheimer” Most Thrilling Night of the Year with 55 Piece Orchestra Accompanying the Movie, Hosted by Cillian Murphy, Christopher Nolan, Compos by Roger Friedman

What a night! If the people wanted to get Oscar votes for “Oppenheimer,” they really scored last night — and I am

This the kind of beat 🔥🎶 #junnayagi4 #bingtingx #howl_justjerk 💃: @TSUBAKILL by DanceOn

Prayer for the French Republic Broadway Review by New York Theater

In the two years since I first saw Joshua Harmon’s ambitious, busy play about antisemitism, in which five generations of a single French family in two different eras fear for their safety,…

50 Years Ago: My First Amusement Park by Trav S.D.

A gent named Mark Thompson took the color pix I share below; I borrowed them from his spread on the RI Memories website, which I feel okay doing since I also link you to the full page here.�…

Video: Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway and Vogue Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! this week in the role of 'Producer.' 

Review: Here We Are by JK

Review of the Saturday matinee performance on January 6, 2024 at The Shed's Griffin Theater in New York City, New York. Starring Francois Battiste, Tracie Bennett, Bobby Cannavale, Micaela D…

Fellow standups come to Jo Koy's defense after Golden Globes by Elizabeth Blair

By most accounts of this week's Golden Globes, Jo Koy bombed. But fellow stand up comedians like Steve Martin, Michael Che, Kevin Hart and Whoopi Goldberg are coming to his defense.

Stephen Sondheim is cool now by Bob Mondello

The late composer/lyricist was once considered an acquired taste — but with three shows running in New York and another on tour, he's a hit.

Nick Fradiani on CBS News | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…

ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE Announces Special Student Performances

ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN announces special student performances. Find out more about this educational opportunity to explore Shakespeare's iconic villain…

Amazon’s Audible Cuts 5 Percent of Staff by Caitlin Huston

Audible is laying off 5 percent of its staff with the goal of setting the company up for “continued success” amid an “ increasingly challenging landscape,” according to a memo sent t…

Immersive Cult Hit THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN SCRIBE Returns February 10th

The Order of the Golden Scribe: Initiation Tea will be returning for an encore run.

Bryce Edwards by Barry Gordin

Bryce Edwards- At 23, The 20s and 30s Are His Bailiwick By: Alix Cohen January 9, 2024: Attending The Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour feels like going back in time. The artist inhabits 1…

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour to Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The piece has previously enjoyed sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, London's Soho Theatre, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and more.

Broadway’s ‘Lempicka’ will perform at Sotheby’s by Michael Abourizk

The one-night-only event is part of a special collaboration with the auction house.

Neutrik Americas to Showcase a Wealth of Connectivity Options During NAMM 2024 by Michael Eddy

Neutrik Americas, part of Neutrik Group, a leading provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, will be showcasing during the NAMM show an assortment of connectors that address a var…

Cast Announced for Mary Zimmerman-Directed Magic Flute Adaptation by Meg Masseron

The opera-in-miniature adaptation at Chicago's Goodman will feature a cast of 16 actors and five musicians.

MAGGIE CRANE'S SIDE BY SIDE will play at at Brooklyn Comedy Collective

Maggie Crane's Side By Side will be playing one night only at Brooklyn Comedy Collective.

Interview: After Sidney Brustein on Broadway, Gus Birney Takes Up the Challenge of Our Class

On Site Opera to Present The Immersive Coffee Cantata by Natan Zamansky

The new adaptation of Bach's Coffee Cantata will include a guided coffee tasting.

PAC NYC and Galvan Initiatives Launch The Democracy Cycle by Meg Masseron

The multi-year commitment will commission and develop 25 works across theatre, opera, dance, and music.

Broadway's Lempicka Partners With Sotheby's for 1-Night-Only Event, Featuring Eden Espinosa by Andrew Gans

The Manhattan venue will also present the exhibition "The World of Tamara—A Celebration of Lempicka and Art Deco."

Interact Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Calvit to Retire by American Theatre Editors

She'll step down from the disability-focused arts organization and will be succeeded by Joseph Price, who will take on the role of executive director.

Perelman Performing Arts Center and Galvan Initiatives Announce THE DEMOCRACY CYCLE 

The Perelman Performing Arts Center (Khady Kamara Nunez,  Executive Director, Bill Rauch, Artistic Director) and Galvan Initiatives (T. Eric Galloway, Co-Founder and  President) announce a…

BROADWAY WEEK-SNAG SHOWS NOW AT HALF PRICE by Sandi Durell

Late summer and early winter are tough times for the box offices of even the BEST BROADWAY SHOWS.  To confront this challenge, the theater industry has come up with Broadway Week, a twice-a…

Bedlam Announces Its 2024 Season

Review: Under the Radar 2024: Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” In Our Own Words

elektraLite Releases the Aero by Michael Eddy

elektraLite launched its new moving light fixture known as the Aero. Perfect for any environment requiring a mover—from churches and schools to theaters, performing arts centers, and more�…

Music City, New Musical From J.T. Harding and Peter Zinn, Will Be Part of Bedlam's 2024 Season by Andrew Gans

Eric Tucker's The Assassination of Julius Caesar as Told by William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw is also on the schedule.

New York City Ballet to Present World Premieres by Tiler Peck and Alexei Ratmansky by Natan Zamansky

The company's 2024 winter season will begin January 23 with a tribute to Jerome Robbins.

New (And Critical) Email Deliverability Changes For Gmail & Yahoo by Drew McManus

Starting February 2024, tighter email regulations on Gmail and Yahoo could drastically impact your email based engagement efforts. Let’s break down the new requirements and guide you throu…

Busy Philipps Almost Starred in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway Before the Movie Musical

'Cool Mom' Busy Philipps almost starred in Mean Girls on Broadway before appearing in the upcoming movie musical. Philipps revealed that Tina Fey thought she looked so much like Reneé Rapp,…

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Inventive TWELFTH NIGHT Provides Comic Relief by Kim Jackson

Read Kim Jackson's Beltline to Broadway review of the Southstream production of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT. The show runs through January 21. The post Inventive TWELFTH NIGHT Provides Comic…

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers to Star in The Journals of Adam and Eve

The Journals of Adam and Eve: The World’s First Love Story

Video: Watch Highlights From New Musical The Witches at London's National by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Take a look at Dave Malloy's new stage musical of the Roald Dahl novel, currently making its world premiere.

Oh, the Places You’ll Glow

A romp through Harry Potter world is a mixed bag by Alex Miller

‘Potted Potter’ will appeal to fans of the books, but the jokes don’t always land The post A romp through Harry Potter world is a mixed bag appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

OG Hamilton says goodbye to current Hamilton by bwaySHO

Lin-Manuel Miranda says goodbye to Miguel Cervantes and Alysha Deslorieux at Hamilton. Filmed by John Benson for @bwaysho Full curtain call right here on #bwaySHO! #Hamilton #LinManuel #L…

Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire (A Tale of Murder and Arson at Luna Park) by Trav S.D.

The title of this post is a little bit of a “gotcha” for Coney Island fans. The fact is, Coney Island’s Luna Park was so culturally influential that scores of amusement parks all over …

At UTR and Exponential, Four Soul-Enriching Experiments in Theater by Laura Collins-Hughes and Elisabeth Vincentelli

Buckle up for “Open Mic Night” and “Search Party” at Under the Radar and two wildly adventurous works at the Exponential Festival.

Make Me Gorgeous! Extends With Jackie Cox of RuPaul’s Drag Race

'The Enfield Haunting' review – this spine-tingling play features ghostly growls not heard since The Exorcist by Matt Wolf

Catherine Tate, David Threlfall, and Grace Molony in Angus Jackson production, whose opening was delayed by a month

Video: Ariana Madix Talks CHICAGO Ahead of Her Broadway Debut

Her name is on everyone's lips! TV personality, actress and author Ariana Madix will make her Broadway debut in the role of 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago this month! Ahead of her first performan…

10th Anniversary Broadway Stage Management Symposium Announces Dates and Speakers by Meg Masseron

Attendance will be possible both in person in New York City and online.

Director Jessica Stone on Juggling the Tony-Winning Kimberly Akimbo with New Broadway Musical Water for Elephants by Hayley Levitt

Much has happened in the life of Jessica Stone since her last appearance on The Broadway Show. Standing on 45th Street outside the Booth Theatre, Broadway.com Managing Editor Beth Stevens co…

Using Technology to Heal Trauma by Tjaša Ferme, Heidi Boisvert

By Tjaša Ferme, Heidi Boisvert. Guest Heidi Bosivert believes that our bodies are archives of stories and if we can't get those stories out, the whole fabric of society will break down.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Recoups Off-Broadway

Video: MEAN GIRLS Directors Explain Why the Movie Musical is Not a Remake: 'It's Like a Rediscovery'

Go behind-the-scenes of the Mean Girls movie musical in a new featurette with Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., the film's directors. The video also features commentary from Tina Fey, Ren…

Cincinnati Arts Association Announces the 2024-2025 Broadway Season by Matthew Herzog

The Broadway Company of ‘Kimberly Akimbo.’ Photo: Joan Marcus. Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows including the 2023 Tony…

Special Effects Festival 2024

'You Will Leave the Theatre Very Happy': Tina Fey Talks Mean Girls Movie Musical on The Tonight Show by Meg Masseron

The film's original writer also co-wrote the 2018 Broadway musical and the current film version.

Richard III, Starring Colm Feore, Now Available for Streaming by Andrew Gans

Stratford Festival's 2022 production was directed for the stage by Antoni Cimolino and for film by Barry Avrich.

Meet the Six Stars of Broadway's The Notebook and Find Out Why the Show 'Hurts So Good' by Hayley Levitt

In the 2004 film version of Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook, director Nick Cassavetes had two pairs of actors play out the love story between brooding millworker Noah Calhoun and wealthy Sou…

Video: Aaron Lazar Opens Up About His ALS Diagnosis With Seth Rudetsky

Seth Rudetsky recently sat down with Aaron Lazar to talk about his recent ALS diagnosis. Hear what he had to say here!

'Not Your Theatre Gay': Jaquel Spivey On Playing a New Damian in Mean Girls by Logan Culwell-Block

Spivey doesn't sing as much in the movie adaptation of the musical, but he's not bothered.

He Goes Here: Mean Girls Star Jaquel Spivey's Damian Contains Fabulous Multitudes by Logan Culwell-Block

Spivey doesn't sing as much in the movie adaptation of the musical, but he's not bothered.

Double Act post-show video and photos: How much would you laugh on your last day? by Terri Paddock

How often do you have a word with yourself? We're all familiar with the concept of an inner voice, chipping in with sometimes decidedly unhelpful suggestions. The post Double Act post-show v…

George Houston: The Lone Rider by Trav S.D.

Today’s homily (an occasional one here) concerns the truth that Hollywood is not necessarily the be-all and end-all for all performers. Case in point: singer-actor George Houston (1896-194…

New auction of The Crown props and costumes ‘a real love letter to the show’ by Maanya Sachdeva

Fans of the show can bid for the ‘revenge dress’ worn by Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, a copy of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation robes as seen on Claire Foy, or a reproduction of t…

'Not Your Theatre Gay': Jaquel Spivey On Playing a New Damien in Mean Girls by Logan Culwell-Block

Spivey doesn't sing as much in the movie adaptation of the musical, but he's not bothered.

'It's a Rolling Check!': Reneé Rapp Talks Mean Girls on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert by Margaret Hall

Rapp stars in the screen version of the Broadway musical hitting movie theatres January 12.

See Who's Starring in Southwark Playhouse's London Zoo by Meg Masseron

Farine Clarke's work follows the behind-the-scenes life of a senior executive at a London newspaper.

Anna Strasberg, Wife of the Late Acting Coach Lee Strasberg, Dies at 84

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Anna Strasberg, actress and widow of acting coach Lee Strasberg, has died at age 84. She also served as co-founder of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and …

Vectorworks, Inc. Named GOOD DESIGN® Award Winner by Michael Eddy

Vectorworks, Inc. has been honored as a GOOD DESIGN® winner for its “Design Without Limits” entry in the graphic design category. The GOOD DESIGN Awards Program, presented by The Chica…

Cast Complete for Donmar Warehouse World Premiere of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body by Andrew Gans

Outgoing Artistic Director Michael Longhurst will co-direct with Ann Yee.

Jodie Comer Will Narrate Prima Facie Audiobook by Molly Higgins

Comer received both Tony and Olivier Awards for her performance in the stage play.

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott-Led Danny and the Deep Blue Sea Recoups Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans, Meg Masseron

The revival of John Patrick Shanley's play is running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Rick Dildine Named Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director by Molly Higgins

Dildine will succeed Peter C. Brosius beginning July 1, 2024.

Watch the Trailer for Pandemic-Era Animated Love Story U.Me: The Complete Musical by Margaret Hall

Stephen Fry narrates the musical, which sees two young strangers fall in love online across the globe.

DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Recoups Investment Off-Broadway

The hit off-Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott, has recouped its initial investment.

Hamilton Leithauser Will Return to Café Carlyle by Sandi Durell

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser returns to Café Carlyle for his sixth annual residency, March 5-16, 2024. The native New Yorker released his most recent full-length record, …

Hear How Victor Garber Got His Start in Godspell Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins

Garber told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos how he moved to New York to star in the musical and its 1973 film adaptation.

Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles

Theater and News Items by Sandi Durell

The Boy Who Listened to Paintings/TFTNC – The Christine Jorgensen Show/Mark Nadler /59e59 Theaters – Teeth/Playwrights Horizons – The Ally/Public Theater – An Enemy of the People/Cir…

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Video: Julie Benko Gives a Tour of Her HARMONY Dressing Room

In a new video, Julie Benko gave a tour of her Broadway dressing room, backstage at Harmony! Get a closer look at some of her costumes, backstage essentials, and more in the video here!

TDF Announces Recipients of 2024 TAP Plus Grants by Molly Higgins

Nearly 30 organizations throughout New York State will receive funding to increase audio accessibility.

How a Seattle actor turned reality TV watching into a solo show by Dusty Somers

Pearl Lam's "XXX Island," which aims to humorously interrogate the exploitation that can come with reality TV, runs Jan. 18-20 at 18th and Union.

‘Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,’ Off-Broadway Play Starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott, Recoups Investment (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

“Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,” a buzzy revival of one of John Patrick Shanley’s early plays, has recouped its initial investment. The show features Aubrey Plaza of “White Lotus” an…

Appropriate ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter [Note: some of what follows is adapted from my review of a 2014 production.]  January 10, 2024: Greeting the audience before the curtain rises on Branden Jacob-Jenk…

Tyler Joseph Ellis at Mean Girls pink carpet premiere by bwaySHO

Video: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Iconic puppet character Triumph the Insult Comic Dog joined the cast of Gutenberg! the Musical! this week in the role of 'Producer.' Check out the video here!

Today on Broadway: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Tom Hollander-Led Play ‘Patriots’ Aiming for Broadway This Year, ‘Enemy of the People’ Complete Cast, Lane and Broderick Serenade Mel Brooks “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monda…

Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ's Impact and Wanting to Pay It Back

In a new video from BroadwaySF, Amber Ruffin discussed the personal impact of The Wiz and wanting to pay it back to the next generation. Check out the clip here!

John Ashford obituary by Sanjoy Roy

My former colleague John Ashford, who has died aged 79, was a key figure in contemporary dance in the UK and beyond, both as director of the Place theatre in London (1986-2009) and founder-d…

The Enfield Haunting review – Catherine Tate and David Threlfall deliver the shivers by Arifa Akbar

Ambassadors theatre, LondonWhile it doesn’t have the big jump scares of 2:22: A Ghost Story or The Woman in Black, this lo-fi horror builds in creepiness How well does horror play out on s…

‘Lempicka’ producers shake things up with front-of-house display at the Longacre Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Traditional advertisements have been abandoned in favor of an art exhibit. Producers Greg Nobile and Jenny Niederhoffer explain why.

Loyalty Report: January 11, 2024 by Audience Rewards

Top 10 theater for winter 2024: From the world premiere of ‘Purpose’ to Dana Delany in ‘Highway Patrol’ by Chris Jones

The winter theater season is upon us. We have 10 Chicago-area shows opening between now and the end of March that look especially interesting.

Top 10 dance for winter 2024: Chicago debuts and the return of NYCB, plus ambitious new works from the home team by Lauren Warnecke

It’s no rest for the weary in Chicago dance, which hits the ground running this winter.

Photos: Tyne Daly, Liev Schreiber, and the Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE Meet the Press

Rehearsals are now underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: A Parable. BroadwayWorld got to meet the cast and creative team at a r…

Comedy for spring 2024: Our top 10 picks, from Brett Goldstein to Ilana Glazer by Jerald Pierce

If you’re looking to enjoy some comedy, and perhaps see someone you haven’t caught live before, here are 10 comics stopping by the Chicago area.

For Dry January, we ask a music critic for great songs about not drinking by Neda Ulaby

Plenty of songs celebrate drinking. But what about music that finds joy in — well, not drinking? Music critic Sasha Frere-Jones reflects upon a few songs that have been meaningful to his s…

REVIEW: The Unfriend, Wyndham’s Theatre ✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T. Davies reviews The Unfriend now playing at Wyndham's Theatre. This post REVIEW: The Unfriend, Wyndham’s Theatre ✭✭ first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

An Opera Superfan’s Surprise Gift: $1.7 Million for the Arts by Javier C. Hernández

Lois Kirschenbaum, who died in 2021, made the donations to cultural groups from unexpectedly large life savings.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 11, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

A funny thing happened on the way here: comedians get personal about their backstage dramas by Brian Logan

In their new shows, anarchic theatre company Spymonkey and sketch duo Max and Ivan place the spotlight on their own lives more than ever before If you’re making comedy, or funny theatre, w…

Tovah Feldshuh – Then, Now and Forever, One of the Greatest by Jk Clarke

Music Review by Myra Chanin . . . . Tovah Feldshuh is not just a superb performing artist. She’s an unbelievably versatile theatrical life force. The internet claims she’s 75, but she lo…

Wicked welcomes 12 millionth visitor to London’s Apollo Victoria by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Wicked London has welcomed its 12 millionth visitor to the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Book Wicked tickets now. This post Wicked welcomes 12 millionth visitor to London’s Apol…

The Pipers of Santa Monica by Steven Morris

Artistic Director-Conductor Anne Marie Ketchum chalks up 40 years at the Verdi Chorus By Steven Leigh Morris “Theater on Steroids” Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director-Conduct…

Arts Centre Melbourne reveals next step for Alter State

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Roundabout Theatre's Jonah Begins Off-Broadway Previews January 11 by Talaura Harms

Gabby Beans and Hagan Oliveras lead the coming-of-age play by Rachel Bonds.

Cruel Intentions Musical Begins London Performances January 11 by Meg Masseron

The '90s musical features hit songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, and more.

Brian Friel's Aristocrats Begins Off-Broadway January 11 by Logan Culwell-Block

The production is the second in Irish Rep's Friel Project, presenting three of the playwright's plays set in the fictional Irish town of Ballybeg.

Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me Begins Performances Off-Broadway January 11 by Meg Masseron

Eric Berryman stars with direction by Kate Valk.

Royal Shakespeare Company's Cowbois Begins at London's Royal Court January 11 by Andrew Gans

Charlie Josephine’s queer western is co-directed by the playwright and Sean Holmes.

Ernie’s Secret Life by Scotty Bennett

The show is well presented but lacks a clear narrative, leaving viewers with more questions than answers. Is it about a man's journey to self-discovery or an exploration into a confusing haz…

Kids Making Modern Art Less Intimidating For Adults by Joe Patti

I came across a link to a post on the Alliance of American Art Museums website about the Clyfford Still Museum’s efforts to make their facility a welcoming option for bringing kids as youn…

Rapid Fire Neil Diamond Questions with Shirine Babb | THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by A Beautiful Noise Musical

The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping and uplifting new musical. Now on Broadway. Tickets now on sale! Learn more about #ABeautifulNoiseMusical at htt…