On the Couch with Katherine Allen

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Trailers for WICKED And More Could Drop On Super Bowl Sunday

A number of high profile film trailers including Wicked, Deadpool 3, Inside Out 2 and more are expected to drop as part of this Sunday's Super Bowl commercial lineup.

Melt Open announces Courtney Act as Ambassador

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The Magic Flute

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Photos: Danny Burstein, Michael R. Jackson And More Turn Out for the 2024 Kleban Prize Ceremony!

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 34th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2024 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded…

The Boy Who Listened to Paintings by Scotty Bennett

Alyson Reim Friedman, Thom Brown III, Niko Zylik as young Nicky, Donovan Counts, Alisa Ermolaev and William Broderick in a scene from the new musical “The Boy Who Listened to Paintings” …

Ticket Sales Rose 361% In 2022 According To Theatre Communications Group Annual Research Report

Not-for-profit theatres contributed over $2.3 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted more than 10 million attendees, according to Theatre Communications Group's annual report.

MATILDA Superfan Billie Eilish 'Would Love' To Write A Musical Someday

Pop star Billie Eilish, who is currently up for her second Academy Award for the song, 'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie, revealed at the Grammys that she would be open to writing for the t…

What happened at the White House and National Endowment for the Arts’ first-ever summit on the arts by Michael Abourizk

Tony Award nominees Renée Fleming and Anna Deavere Smith were among a slew of speakers who discussed the importance of arts to health and infrastructure.

Music To Your Beers by Joe Patti

I was kinda thrilled to hear the melodious voice of conductor Bill Eddins on the Marketplace Morning Report this morning. Bill had written the Sticks and Drones blog here on Inside the Arts …

Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Patrice Tipoki Performs 'Firework' at the Australian Open Men's Final by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Patrice Tipoki (Satine) performs 'Firework' before the Australian Open 2024 Men's Final at Rod Laver Arena.

Morning After Grace at the Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach by Bill Hirschman

Grief in various forms is explored in Carey Grim’s heartwarming play, “Morning After Grace.” But so is humor. Indeed, it’s the humor that gets us through grief. Along with the human …

THE FLATLANDERS (1812 Productions): Couples theater can be couples therapy by Toby Zinman

Real-life married couple Scott Greer and Jennifer Childs play a fictitious couple in Bruce Graham’s newest play.  The post THE FLATLANDERS (1812 Productions): Couples theater can be coupl…

Becoming a Man Rehearsals by American Repertory Theater

Becoming a Man rehearsals are going swimmingly!! 🏊 Experience A.R.T.'s newest world-premiere play starting FEB 16 → amrep.org/BecomingAMan

The Notebook gets ready for Broadway by bwaySHO

Head inside rehearsal for The Notebook coming to Broadway this month

Theatre Review: ‘The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective’ at Washington Stage Guild by Peter Orvetti

Director Morgan Duncan’s production of Patricia Milton’s “The Victorian Ladies’ Detective Collective” at the Washington Stage Guild is a spirited and impeccably performed show that…

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Australia - Final Sign Raise by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

On the evening of 4 February 2024, Christian (played by Des Flanagan) walked down aisle of the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, to raise the sign for the final time in Australia.

After Midnight | Paper Mill Playhouse by Paper Mill Playhouse

After Midnight transports you to the Cotton Club of the Harlem Renaissance, intertwining exhilarating dance from tap to Lindy Hop with songs from big-band legends Duke Ellington, Cab Callowa…

After Midnight | Prologues by Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Prologues offers our audience an extra layer of insight and context for our productions. In this video, we discuss the third production of our 85th season, After Midnight. After …

Colorado Ballet presents a stunning ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ by Alice Kaderlan

The classic tale comes to life in a soaring production at the Denver Center Ellie Caulkins Opera House The post Colorado Ballet presents a stunning ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ appeared first on On…

Andrew Barth Feldman, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival West

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed the full lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festiv…

Inger McCabe Elliott, Who Famously Became Con Man’s Victim, Dies at 90 by Richard Sandomir

She was a successful designer. But she was probably best known for being duped in a scheme that inspired the play “Six Degrees of Separation.”

Drama Desk Awards Sets Date for 68th Ceremony by Darryn King

The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, honoring work on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway, will be presented on June 10. The nominations will be announced on April 29, with the venue a…

Complete Cast Set for Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam, Led by Nicholas Christopher by Darryn King

The complete cast is set for the Encores! production of Jelly’s Last Jam. Directed by Robert O’Hara, performances will run from February 21 through March 3 at New York City Center. Join…

David Cromer Juggles Directing and Acting In Some Of This Season’s Most Exciting Work by Harry Haun

"I learn more about directing while acting and more about acting while directing," says David Cromer, who directed 'Prayer for the French Republic' on Broadway and is currently appearing in …

$40k Stolen From Off-Broadway's Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's in Break-In by Logan Culwell-Block

The venue is currently home to Make Me Gorgeous!

Theatre Awards Roundup: The Obies, Hermitage, and USITT by American Theatre Editors

A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.

Schedule set for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Michael Abourizk

The 68th annual ceremony will feature its second year of genderless performance categories.

$40k Stolen From Off-Broadway's Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's by Logan Culwell-Block

The venue is currently home to Make Me Gorgeous!

Drama Desk Awards Set 2024 Dates for Eligibility Cut-Off, Nominations, Award Ceremony by Meg Masseron

The awards honor Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions.

Broadway Musical Set to Close in February - PopCulture.com

Following its 99th sow, Broadway's How to Dance in Ohio will play its final performance on February 11, Playbill reports. The coming-of-age ...

Theatrical Fresno firm drops the mic with new acquisition - The Business Journal

Broadway Media will begin taking orders for BodyMics systems on Feb. 15 according to a report from playbill.com. Related Posts. bodymics · Theatrical ...

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Irene Gandy in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre". 18 views · 22 minutes ago ...more. Playbill. 195K. Subscribe.

MJ the Musical Tour by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

The music. The showmanship. The icon. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Denver as MJ, the multi Tony Aw…

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse

See photos from opening night of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Jennifer Morrison to Lead All-Women Cast of THE PENELOPIAD at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre is presenting The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

CHICAGO Has Best Non-Holiday Performance Week In the Show's History

Chicago, Broadway’s longest running American Musical, had its highest grossing non-holiday performance week in the show’s 27-year history.

68th Annual Drama Desk Awards to be Held in June; Nominations to be Revealed in April

The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be presented on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Hinton Battle, Three-Time Tony Winner in Musicals, Dies at 67 by Richard Sandomir

He won awards for his roles in “Sophisticated Ladies,” “The Tap Dance Kid” and “Miss Saigon” — the most ever in the category of best featured actor in a musical.

Pianist Lucas Debargue at Carnegie Hall by Edward Kliszus

Let's get right to the point. Lucas Debargue's piano recital debut at Carnegie Hall was spellbinding and spectacular. His reputation certainly preceded him as seats filled before a single, m…

‘It’s black and white. I did it’: Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman on her comeback after jail by Ryan Gilbey

As she hits the stage in an anarchic comedy about a family in freefall, the once-Oscar-nominated actor talks about her 2019 fraud conviction, why she’d never play a trans woman again – a…

“My Home on the Moon” Mingles Comedy, AI, & Pho—at S.F. Playhouse by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Minna Lee’s Magical Tale Explores Tradition & Tech Fantasy by Hamilton Nguyen Minna Lee’s “My Home on The Moon” masterfully weaves magic and AI into the tale of …

Okieriete Onaodowan Joins the Cast of Jelly’s Last Jam

Video: Watch the Exciting Moment Gabi Campo Learned She Booked CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB on Broadway

Gabi Campo took to TikTok to share a tender video from the moment she found out she would be playing 'Frenchie' in the upcoming Broadway revival, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.

Aberdeen by Holli Harms

Cassie Workman’s astonishing Aberdeen is a tragic poem of Euripidean intensity chronicling for us the life and death of Kurt Cobain and what his passing meant to her. She conjures for us t…

Met Opera's Champion, Jessie Montgomery's Rounds, More Win at 2024 Grammy Awards by Natan Zamansky

Gustavo Dudamel, Julia Bullock, and Yuja Wang also took home awards in the classical music categories.

Mauricio Martinez Wows ‘Em Again by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . Theater Pizzazz has covered the good looking, sexy 5’11” Mexican singer-actor for sometime, watching his star continue to rise. Having recorded his much lauded show…

Days of Wine and Roses at Studio 54 by Betsyann Faiella

Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway is a work of astonishing artistry, sophistication and emotional depth. From the music and lyrics by Adam Guettel the book by Craig Lucas, the direction by …

Great Performances to Feature Audra McDonald at the London Palladium and More

How 2 Iranian American Directors Translate Sanaz Toossi’s ‘English’ by American Theatre Editors

Arya Shahi and Naghmeh Samini are staging the Pulitzer-winning play about an Iranian language class at the Old Globe and ArtsWest, respectively.

Where We Are and Where We’ve Been: ‘Tad in 5th City’ by American Theatre Editors

As Chicago's MPAACT remounts 'Tad in 5th City,' which first ran in 2010, its content finds new and continuing resonances within the Chicago community.

The Met Goes Gold and Platinum with HES Halcyon by Michael Eddy

The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center is an iconic performing arts venue and has long been a New York City cultural landmark. Home to the world’s top tier operatic performances, t…

Photos: See Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage in Rehearsals for London The Addams Family Concerts by Margaret Hall

Matthew White is directing the event with choreography by Alistair David.

Disney Enlists Prof. Ludwig Von Drake to Help Fend Off Activist Investors by Caitlin Huston

Disney is calling on Professor Ludwig Von Drake as its reinforcement in its board battle against Nelson Peltz and his Trian Partners.  The media and entertainment giant released an animated…

Emma Heming Willis to Write Book on Being a Caregiver to Bruce Willis Amid Dementia Diagnosis by Lexy Perez

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis is ready to chronicle her journey of being a caregiver to husband Bruce Willis. Heming Willis is set to release a book to share her experience as a c…

Irene Gandy in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre" by Playbill

The producer, press agent, and knighted lady shares backstage stories, including the time she had a meeting with Lena Horne and some Times Square sex workers.

Caissie Levy And Patti Murin Reunite At Disney World, A Conversation 

Caissie Levy and Patti Murin reunited at Walt Disney World in Florida for Epcot's Festival of the Arts as part of the Disney On Broadway Concert Series. We recently caught up with the two of…

ShentonSTAGE Newsletter: MONDAY FEBRUARY 5 by Mark Shenton

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Split Lip by David Walters

Taking audio bits from over 40 film and television DID references that have been spliced together for a storyline, in Split Lip Ginava meticulously lip-syncs the words, going in and out of t…

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse

Get a first look at photos and video of After Midnight at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Audra McDonald Concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration, More Will Air on PBS by Logan Culwell-Block

Great Performances will also present the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet, starring Ato Blankson-Wood.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Wins Best Musical Theatre Album At The Grammys

The Grammy Awards has honored Some Like It Hot with the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album

Niklas Fuchs Busks LEMO Unplugged Tour with ChamSys Stadium Connect by Michael Eddy

LEMO may be one of the most popular Austrian performers today, but at heart, says Niklas Fuchs, he is more like “the friendly musician from next door.” This relaxed and engaging personal…

Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly Will Star in New York Premiere of Still Off-Broadway

Eliminator Lighting’s Ikon Profile Plus Offers Versatile GOBO Projection by Michael Eddy

A flexible and affordable Gobo projector that easily doubles as an effective spotlight unit, Eliminator’s new Ikon Profile Plus combines an upgraded 40W LED, interchangeable Gobos, and man…

Ayrton Mistral S is Perfect for Saturate Designs in Bangkok by Michael Eddy

Established in 2009, with offices in Bangkok and Sydney, Saturate Designs specializes in lighting design for the entertainment industry, providing bespoke solutions for festivals, live music…

The New York Premiere of STILL Starring Jayne Atkinson And Tim Daly To Begin Performances This Spring

STILL Starring Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly has been announced to begin performances at the DR2 Theatre this spring.

Alobar’s Sets the Stage for Excellence at Prestigious St. Louis School with Obsidian and Elation by Michael Eddy

Alobar's Lighting and Sound has installed a state-of-the-art lighting and lighting control solution at the prestigious Villa Duchesne school in St. Louis, MO. The new system, which features …

Theatre Review: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis by Sue Tilberry

A Shakespeare play in old English is a challenge under any circumstances, but performing a 428-year-old comedy with actors under the age of 18 is particularly impressive. Children’s Theatr…

Welsh National Opera Sings the Praises of MDG ATMe Haze Generator by Michael Eddy

Welsh National Opera's Head of Lighting and Sound, Ben Naylor, was delighted to take possession recently of an MDG ATMe haze generator with a digital theFAN™ unit, both housed conveniently…

NYMF 2013 Awards for Excellence Announced at Closing Night Party

On Avenue Q

Phil Coulter Brings The Songs I Love So Well to the Irish Rep

That Which We Call a Struggle: A Response to Ife Olujobi’s “$5000” by Chris Myers

By Chris Myers. Theatremaker and political educator Chris Myers writes a companion piece to Ife Oluboi’s “$5000.” He explains the structural reasons behind Ife’s struggle to gain mor…

Patrick Page, Tonya Pinkins, and More Join Broadway Cast of A Time to Kill

Orlando Shakespeare Theater Announces 2012-2013 Season

Roundabout’s Bad Jews, Starring Tracee Chimo and Molly Ranson, Will Make Off-Broadway Debut

Restoration Comedy

Pippin Tickets Now Available at the Music Box Theatre Box Office

PHOTO FLASH: Jeff Goldblum, Justin Long, and New Cast of Seminar Meet the Press

PHOTO FLASH: Alan Rickman and Cast Celebrate 100th Performance of Broadway’s Seminar

In Memoriam: Kristopher G. Nutting, 52 by Michael Eddy

Kris Nutting, a 20+ year employee at BMI Supply, passed away on January 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on April 17, 1972, Nutting was 52 years old. Nutting served as the Lighting Proje…

InterAct Theatre Company presents Jahna Ferron-Smith's Step Mom, Step Mom, Step Mom by C.m. Crockford

The world premiere of Jahna Ferron-Smith’s Step Mom, Step Mom, Step Mom, now onstage at InterAct, follows a Black woman and a white man navigating the sexual and racial dynamics of their m…

The Notebook: If This Is Love by bwaySHO

The cast and creative team of The Notebook share what love is to them as they chat with @bwaySHO. Previews begin Feb 10th. Filmed by Jackie Leibz Edited by Avery Ingvarson #thenotebook

Jackie Martling: Joke Man –The Grandfather Of Long Island Comedy by Db Frick

Photo: Courtesy of Newsday and LIMEHOF “Joke Man: The Jackie Martling Story” delves into the life and career of Jackie Martling, offering insights into his contributions to the world of …

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Brynn O'Malley, who plays Grace Farrell in the Broadway revival of Annie at the Palace Theatre, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of ...

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Playbill is celebrating 30 Days of Pride this month, and my contribution to the fête is a quick look at groundbreaking LGBT characters from ...

Okieriete Onaodowan to Star in Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center Encores! by Logan Culwell-Block

The Hamilton star will play Buddy Bolden alongside Nicholas Christopher as Jelly Roll Morton.

Theatre Review: ‘Abdication! A Cautionary Fairy Tale’ at Silver Spring Stage by John Bozeman

“Abdication! A Cautionary Fairy Tale” is an unusual production—part variety show, part dystopian science fiction, and part multi-media experiment. Underlying it all is an invitation fo…

Cara Delevingne to Make Theater Debut With ‘Cabaret’ by Naman Ramachandran

Cara Delevingne will make her theater debut with “Cabaret” on London’s West End. Delevingne will play the iconic role of Sally Bowles while Luke Treadaway, Olivier winner for “The Cu…

Carter Fulghum Named Lighting Director of the Year by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites is immensely proud to share Carter Fulghum was recognized as Lighting Director of the Year for his work with Shinedown at the 2024 Parnelli Awards. Fulghum consistently delivers…

Get a 1st Listen to Knock at the Gate's Audio Version of The Tempest by Molly Higgins

Hale Appleman, Emily Skeggs, Joel de la Fuente, and more are featured.

Okieriete Onaodowan & Alaman Diadhiou Complete the Cast of Encores! JELLY'S LAST JAM

Okieriete Onaodowan (Hamilton) will join the cast of Encores! Jelly’s Last Jam as Buddy Bolden and Alaman Diadhiou will make his New York stage debut as Young Jelly. See the full cast and …

McLaren Engineering’s William Gorlin to be Honored with “Backstage Legends and Masters” Award by Michael Eddy

McLaren Engineering Group proudly announces that William Gorlin PE, SE, Vice President of Entertainment Engineering, will receive the prestigious Tenth Annual "Backstage Legends and Masters"…

1812 Productions and Delaware Theatre Company present Bruce Graham’s Flatlanders by Cameron Kelsall

The Flatlanders, a new play by Bruce Graham from 1812 Productions, is an unfunny throwback to the heyday of boulevard comedy. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Theatre Review: ‘Lipstick, A Queer Farce’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Ilana Jael

Lane Michael Stanley’s “Lipstick,” as currently produced by Fells Point Corner Theatre, is one of the most enjoyable plays I’ve seen in Baltimore so far this season. After reviewing …

Review Roundup: Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago S…

Kevin Hart will present Brand New Material at the Benedum by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special …

Theatre Review: ‘Macbeth’ presented by the Rude Mechanicals at The Greenbelt Arts Center by Sue Tilberry

The idea for the multi-media presentation now playing at Greenbelt Arts Center grew from a desire to make it possible for immunosuppressed actors to participate in theatre during Covid. The …

David Cromer-Led The Animal Kingdom Extends Intimate Off-Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

The U.S. premiere of the Ruby Thomas play is playing to just 50 audience members per performance at Connelly Theater Upstairs.

New York Innovative Theatre Foundation Announces 2013 IT Award Nominees

New Plays by David Adjmi and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Set for Soho Rep’s 2013-2014 Season

My Name is Asher Lev

My Name Is Asher Lev, Starring Ari Brand and Mark Nelson, to End Its Run at The Westside Theatre

My Name is Asher Lev Star Ari Brand Brings Chaim Potok’s Hasidic Hero to Life

Musical Based on James St. James Memoir Party Monster to Hit A.R.T.

Marin Ireland Takes Over Title Role in Marie Antoinette for Yale Rep’s Production

Marie Antoinette

Malcolm Gets, Brian d’Arcy James, Daniel Sunjata, and More Join Ethan Hawke in Broadway’s Macbeth

Leslie Bibb, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christopher Lloyd, and More Celebrate Off-Broadway at Lucille Lortel Awards

Lea DeLaria Will Join CSC’s Caucasian Chalk Circle for Two-Week Extension

Laura Benanti Returns to 54 Below With a Shiny New Album in Hand

Laura Benanti, Norm Lewis, and More Cast in Musical Adaptation of The Tempest; Free Performances to Be Held at the Delacorte

Talkin' Broadway - Book Review: "Beyond Ridiculous: Making Gay Theatre with Charles Busch in 1980s New York" - 2/4/24 by Mark Dundas Wood

Beyond Ridiculous: Making Gay Theatre with Charles Busch in 1980s New York, the new study by Kenneth Elliott, touches on things that many readers will be curious about. Certainly, anyone int…

Laura Benanti and Cheyenne Jackson Will Star With Shuler Hensley in Encores! Most Happy Fella

Kristine Nielsen Receives Surprise Sardi’s Caricature

Kinky Boots‘ Billy Porter and Stark Sands Dish on Their Post-Tony Life in TheaterMania Magazine

Kerry Butler, Ari Graynor, Amy Ryan, Jeremy Strong Celebrate Off-Broadway Opening of The Great God Pan

Katharine DeWitt to Join Her Aunt Joyce Dewitt in Remember Me at Alhambra Theatre

Kanye West or Billy Magnussen — Who said it?

A Tribute to Chita Rivera on Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige pays tribute to Broadway icon Chita Rive…

The Who's Tommy Completes Broadway Casting for Spring Revival by Hayley Levitt

Casting is complete for the Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, beginning preview performances March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. The production will officially open March 28.  As pre…

Cara Delevingne Sets Stage Debut as Sally Bowles Alongside Luke Treadaway in West End Cabaret by Hayley Levitt

Actor and model Cara Delevingne will make her stage debut as Sally Bowles in Rebecca Frecknall's Olivier Award-winning West End revival of Cabaret. She joins the production alongside Olivi…

Lola Tung and Ani DiFranco, Hadestown’s New Righteous Babes, Are a Match Made in the Underworld by Darryn King

On February 9, two righteous babes—to borrow the name of the record label that released a concept album called Hadestown back in 2010—will make their Broadway debuts in the Tony-winning…

SPEAK FOR THEM: ARTISTS THEY CAME FOR (FEBRUARY 5, 2024) by Robert Shuman

In the past two weeks, the world witnessed continued attacks on artistic expression and free speech. From playwrights censored for challenging authority to musicians harassed for their songs…

A Special Photo Montage to Chita Rivera by Sandi Durell

by Sandi Durell . . . . Photos: Maryann Lopinto . . . Icon Chita Rivera has left an indelible stamp on her friends and fans for several decades. She was a legend and a trailblazer born in Wa…

Character Breakdown: DOUBT Cast Unpacks Their Roles

In this video, watch as the cast of Doubt: A Parable chats about their roles in the new Broadway revival.

FringeNYC: Half; Judgment Day; Ndebele Funeral

Jersey Boys

Jeremy Strong Completes the Cast of The Great God Pan

Jeff Goldblum to Join Broadway’s Seminar on April 3

James Earl Jones, Patti LuPone, Richard Thomas, Debra Winger Celebrate the Broadway Opening of David Mamet’s The Anarchist

It’s Arrested Development…The Broadway Dream Cast

Irish Playwright Deirdre Kinahan on How Her Uncle’s Struggle with Dementia Inspired Her Touching New Play These Halcyon Days

INTERVIEW: Justin Long Signs Up for Seminar

Highlights from the 2013 Dramatists Guild Conference

Haydn Gwynne, Helen Mirren Among Cast For Peter Morgan’s The Audience

Have a Theatrical Halloween!

Hamish Linklater, Jerry O’Connell, Lily Rabe et al. Set for Seminar Q & A

Gideon Glick, Our Lady J, Tonya Pinkins Set for Intersex Musical Amandine

Justin Long to Join Jeff Goldblum in Broadway’s Seminar

John Gallagher Jr.: Tony Award-Winning Actor, Television Star, and Now, Playwright

Joel Grey, BD Wong, Finn Wittrock, and More Join the Cast of HBO’s The Normal Heart Film

Theatre Review: ‘POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive’ at City of Fairfax Theatre Company by Jeannette Mulherin

City of Fairfax Theatre Company’s current production of “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive,” features witty dialogue, a creative set, and a…

Congratulations, MARC SHAIMAN! by Corine Cohen

Congratulations to ‘Some Like It Hot’ for winning A Grammy for Best Music last night. It was up against Kimberly Akimbo another favorite, Parade and Shucked. The only show I missed was P…

The Wilma Theater and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company present Sasha Denisova’s My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion by Cameron Kelsall

Playwright Sasha Denisova channels the strength and resilience of her Ukrainian mother in My Mama and the Full-Scale Invasion, on stage at the Wilma Theater in a co-production with DC’s Wo…

Theatre Against Ageism: “The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People” by Rachel McAlpine by David O'Donnell

In a year in which 77-year-old Dolly Parton recorded her first rock record, the octogenarian Rolling Stones released their first original album in years and 81-year old Harrison Ford starred…

Cara Delevingne to make West End debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret by Ellie Muir

Model and actor will be swapping the Hollywood screen for stage

Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway to Join Olivier-Winning West End Cabaret by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The Suicide Squad and Curious Incident stars will take over as Sally Bowles and The Emcee (respectively) beginning in March.

“The Fantastical Fellowship:” Niche Comedy at Under St. Mark’s by Rhiannon Ling

For lovers of the fantastical and the geeky, the scene at Under St. Mark’s is one of nostalgia and familiarity. The pre-show music is reminiscent of Undertale; the font demarcating several…

Theatre Review: ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy’ at Everyman Theatre by Herb Merrick

“Crumbs from the Table of Joy” is one of the earliest plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lynn Nottage. The play premiered off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theatre in 1995 as part of …

Metropolis in Concert, Don Carlos in Ballet: What’s Happening in Classic Arts This Week by Natan Zamansky

Stay up to date with the best of dance, opera, concert music, and more in NYC.

Local Singles

The Strange Tale of Dr. Dante: Hypnotist and Con Man by Trav S.D.

This one is far from an exclusive but the show biz angle lured me in. I’m quite sure I first heard of Ronald Pellar (1930-2013) a.k.a Dr. Dante a.k.a. Ronald Dante a.k.a. Mr. Hypnotist as …

Jayne Atkinson and Tim Daly Will Lead New York Premiere of Lia Romeo's Still by Molly Higgins

Adrienne Campbell-Holt will direct the limited Off-Broadway engagement.

Barnum to Return to U.K. at Watermill Theatre by Margaret Hall

Located a little over an hour from London, Watermill Theatre was named Theatre of the Year at 2024's The Stage Awards

Menier Chocolate Factory Will Present U.K. Premiere of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail by Meg Masseron

Dominic Dromgoole will direct the moral thriller centering on a Harvard professor who invites a white nationalist to his yearly symposium at the college.

Cara Delevingne To Make West End Stage Debut As Sally Bowles In ‘Cabaret’ by Jesse Whittock

Cara Delevingne is taking on a big role for her West End debut. She will play Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. She will replace rapper and performer Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy…

Donnybrook!

Disgraced

Diane Paulus Expands the Boundaries of Theater at the A.R.T.

Deirdre O’Connell to Replace Holly Hunter in Flea Theater’s The Vandal

Debra Winger to Join Patti LuPone in Broadway Production of David Mamet’s The Anarchist

Debra Jo Rupp Will Star in the New York Premiere of Becoming Dr. Ruth

Deborah Warner, Director of the Tony-Nominated Play The Testament of Mary, Steps Down as Director of Eugene Onegin

David Mamet’s The Anarchist, Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, to Play Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre

David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette, Starring Tony Nominee Marin Ireland, Extended at Soho Rep.

Connie McMillan to Receive Equity’s Lucy Jordan Humanitarian Award

Come to Chita Rivera’s Birthday Party, You Guys! Everyone Will Be There.

Christy Carlson Romano to Join Avenue Q on September 29

Christopher Lloyd, Mary Testa, and Cast of Off-Broadway’s Caucasian Chalk Circle Celebrate Opening Night

Christian Borle and Shuler Hensley Will Lead 2014 Encores! Season

CARTOON: At the Theater You Don't Need to Avoid 30 Minutes of Pre-Show Trailers

Carlo Alban, Karen Allen, Samantha Soule and Cast of A Summer Day Meet the Press

Carey Anderson to Rejoin Cast of Avenue Q November 26

Broadway’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Welcomes Tony Award Winner Julie White to the Cast

Broadway’s The Anarchist to Now Play Golden Theatre

Final Bow: Shalita Grant and Kristine Nielsen Bid Adieu to Broadway’s Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Fall

F. Murray Abraham, Michael Stuhlbarg, Finn Wittrock Lead CSC’s Books on Stage Reading Series

EXCLUSIVE! Watch Tony Nominee Jenna Russell Preview Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, Coming to US Cinemas on October 23

EXCLUSIVE: Erin Davie Sings the Title Number From Bob Merrill's Infamous Musical Breakfast at Tiffany's

Eugene Onegin

Emmy Award-Winning Picket Fences Star Tom Skerritt Completes Broadway Cast for A Time to Kill

Emily Skinner and Terrence Mann to Star in The Actors’ Fund’s Whorehouse

Drew Barr, Cynthia Darlow, Scott Alan Evans, Justine Salata in Promo for TACT’s Lovers

Dream Cast: The Bible’s Nativity: The Musical

Broadway Buying Guide: February 5, 2024- Get Tickets to SWEENEY TODD, HADESTOWN and More

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 5, 2024.

Don’t mention the war … and the rest: the trouble with bringing back Fawlty Towers by Brian Logan

Stage revivals of the 70s sitcom and The Fast Show have enough nostalgia value to delight fans. Less certain is what will happen to their more problematic material The essence of humour is s…

Broadway's The Anarchist Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, to Conclude Brief Run on December 16

Broadway’s Seminar to Close May 6

Broadway's Bandstand Visits Good Morning America

Broadway’s Avenue Q Announces Four Winners of "Only For Now" Contest

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Marc Kudisch, Christine Ebersole Star in Election 2012: The Musical

Photos: Broadway at the GRAMMYs - See Annaleigh Ashford, Natasha Yvette Williams & More on the Red Carpet

Check out photos of Broadway's best hit the red carpet at the GRAMMYs last night. Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Groban, Micaela Diamond, Fantasia Barrino, Liz Callaway, Kandi Burruss, and more. Ne…

Breaking Bad Star Bryan Cranston, Michael McKean, and More Celebrate the Arrival of All the Way at A.R.T.

Boyd Gaines, Rob McClure Recognized as Lead Actors for Tony Award Eligibility

Boyd Gaines, James Earl Jones, Michael Learned, Richard Thomas, Sam Waterston at Opening of An Enemy of the People

Bologna to Join Cerveris, Hoff, Lewis, Ripley, Scott, et al. for Tommy Reunion Concert

Bill Nolte and Mamie Parris Star in the Goodspeed Production of The Most Happy Fella

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Archive Donated to Ransom Center

Becoming Dr. Ruth

Avenue Q

Avenue Q to Re-Open Off-Broadway at New World Stages on October 9

Avenue Q to Keep "George Bush" Lyric

Avenue Q Now 25th Longest Running Broadway Show with 2000 Performances

Author John Grisham Toasts Broadway's A Time to Kill on Opening Night

Aristocrats

Arcadia

Ava DuVernay Will Be Honored by Black Theatre Coalition at February Gala by Molly Higgins

The coalition's inaugural gala will be held at New York City's Rainbow Room.

Sister Act to Tour Sydney and Melbourne by Molly Higgins

The London production will make its Australian debut at Sydney's Capitol Theatre later this year.

Old Globe's King James Finds Full Cast, Creative Team by Molly Higgins

Rajiv Joseph's play highlights the connections that sports can cultivate.

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company Will Host Staged Reading of New Queer Bowling Play Strike/Out by Molly Higgins

Gabriella Pizzolo and more will star in the new work from Lizz Mangan.

A.R. Gurney and Other Playwrights Will Premiere New Works in the Flea Theater’s Fall 2013 Season

13 Things About Ed Carpolotti

Ann Harada, Anika Larsen, Robert McClure, Danielle K. Thomas to Join Broadway’s Avenue Q July 6

Angela Lansbury and Elizabeth Ashley in the House for Angelica Page’s Turning Page

An Actor on Writing

American Repertory Theater Announces 2013-14 Season

Aisha Hinds, John Bedford Lloyd to Headline George Street’s The Best of Enemies.

Acclaimed Russian Director Dmitry Krymov Brings Opus No. 7 to St. Ann’s Warehouse

A Summer Day

A Sneak Peek at Bryan Cranston, Michael McKean, and the Cast of All the Way at A.R.T.

What Did Chita Rivera Think Was the Best Musical Number She Performed?

It’s been almost a week, but I’m still having trouble processing the loss of Chita Rivera. I expected to see her onstage again. What always struck me about Rivera, the ultimate gypsy (a …

The Who's Tommy Reveals Finds Full Broadway Revival Cast by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The new production begins previews March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre.

'I Love Pimps and Hoes!': Irene Gandy Reflects on Broadway's Most Colorful Characters by Margaret Hall

The producer, press agent, and knighted lady shares backstage stories, including the time she had a meeting with Lena Horne and some Times Square sex workers.

Broadway News and ‘Harmony’ launch podcast to uncover the deeper history of the Comedian Harmonists by Ruthie Fierberg

“Who Were the Comedian Harmonists? The True Story Behind Broadway’s ‘Harmony’” unlocks the individual stories of the group’s six singers, their wives and more.

‘The Who’s Tommy’ sets full casting for Broadway revival by Andy Lefkowitz

The complete ensemble has been announced for the production, set to arrive at the Nederlander Theatre.

Full Cast Set For THE WHO'S TOMMY on Broadway

Complete casting has been announced for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY.  Find out who is starring in the show here!

Complete Casting Announced For THE WHOS TOMMY

Casting for the newly reimagined Broadway production of The Who’s TOMMY has been announced.

Cara Delevingne to Make Stage Debut as Sally Bowles in the West End Production Cabaret Alongside Luke Treadaway as the Emcee

Beginning March 11th 2024, the role of Sally Bowles will be played by actress and model Cara Delevingne alongside Luke Treadaway as The Emcee.

‘I died in Michael Ball’s arms’: Lea Salonga on 35 years of West End and Broadway success by Deborah Linton

She was the original Miss Saigon, sent Les Mis stratospheric and sang some of Disney’s most memorable songs. She reflects on her legacy, and which of her princesses is best – Jasmine or …

Broadway at the Grammys. Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

“Some Like It Hot” won best musical theater album at the 66th Grammy Awards, among the 85 trophies handed out online in the afternoon, before the nine major Grammy categories were spotl…

Photos: New York City Center Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Celebrates Closing Night

New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Ch…

2024 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Nominees Unveiled (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

SmartLess, Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, On Purpose with Jay Shetty and Normal Gossip are among the titles in contention for the 2024 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. The category, whic…

Medium Cold: A Review of “Highway Patrol” at Goodman Theatre by Mary Wisniewski

The social media world is a "cool" place (in Marshall McLuhan's term)—you have to fill in the details. The story might work better in a cooler medium, like television.

Today on Broadway: Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Bareilles and Ruhl Working on New Musical, Off-Broadway’s Getting Busy, Unhinged ‘Death Becomes Her’ Promo “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting th…

Video: Marc Shaiman Reacts to Grammy Win For SOME LIKE IT HOT

Marc Shaiman took to social media to share a video of his reaction to winning the Grammy for Best Musical Theater album for the musical Some Like It Hot.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Concert, Starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage!

All new rehearsal images have been released from The Addams Family live in concert, starring Ramin Karimloo and Michelle Visage. The Addams Family will play at the London Palladium from 12-1…

Cara Delevingne to star as Sally Bowles in hit West End show Cabaret by Chris Wiegand

The model and actor will make her stage debut alongside Luke Treadaway who takes over the role of the Emcee Cara Delevingne is to make her stage debut in the West End’s multi-award-winning…

Edinburgh’s Manipulate festival: rubbery robot Swan Lake leads celebration of the unexpected by Mark Fisher

The annual festival of visual theatre delivers an inventive mix of wry commentary, daft puppetry and high-precision performance You can rely on Edinburgh’s Manipulate festival to give you …

Video: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Takes its Final Bows on Broadway

This weekend, Purlie Victorious took its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances. The final show took place on February 4. Check out a video of …

Cara Delevingne & Luke Treadaway join Cabaret as Sally Bowles and Emcee by Official London Theatre

In here, life is beautiful. In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free… This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself. One of the most su…

Cara Delevingne Will Make Stage Debut in CABARET in the West End Alongside Luke Treadaway

Actress and model Cara Delevingne will make her stage debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret in the West End! She will be joined by Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway in the role of The E…

Full Cast Set for The Who’s Tommy; Broadway Rehearsals Begin

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One That Got Away: Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life by JK

One That Got Away: Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (2005) Chita Rivera has been a performer I've looked up to and revered almost since I began following and learning about Broadway musical…

Some Like It Hot Wins 2024 Cast Album Grammy Award

CT governor declares state ‘Foodie Capital of New England.’ He has at least 3 good reasons. by Pamela McLoughlin

Our restaurant industry is a vital part of the fabric of Connecticut, the governor said.

Double Feature | Meet the cast and creative team by Official London Theatre

1964/1967. In a rented cottage in Suffolk, a brilliant young film director, deep in making his magnum opus, confronts the ageing star that the studio has imposed on him. Vincent Price is abo…

Gender-Swapped COMPANY Will Premiere in Sweden This Year

The gender-swapped production of Company, which has previously run on Broadway and London's West End, and is now embark on a North American tour, will open in Sweden this year. Performances …

Video: Chip Zien Gives Speech at HARMONY Closing Night Curtain Call

Harmony officially concluded its run on Broadway on February 4. Producer Ken Davenport shared a video of the show's final curtain call, which included a speech by Chip Zien. Check out the v…

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Meet The Cast - Gloria Onitiri by Hadestown

‘Revisiting the show, for me, is a dream come true.’ Our lady of the underground - @miss_gloria_onitiri is Persephone.

On the Couch with Scott Pokorny

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Josh Thomas stars in Let’s Tidy Up

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Sammi Cannold on HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Director Sammi Cannold (HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO) has to say about working on the show, the future of Broadway, and how representation matters. The post Sammi Cannold on HOW TO DANCE I…

A Conversation with How to Dance in Ohio's Sammi Cannold by Lauren Van Hemert

Hear what Director Sammi Cannold (How to Dance in Ohio) has to say about the show, the process, and the future of Broadway. How to Dance in Ohio will play its final performance on Feburary 1…

Torch Song

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Fawlty Towers is coming to the West End stage by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo John Cleese's Fawlty Towers is to premiere on the West End stage at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue in 2024. This post Fawlty Towers is coming to the West End stage fi…

Alex Newell, Justin Guarini, Bonnie Milligan, More Are Part of Bigfoot, The Musical February 5 at 54 Below by Andrew Gans

The new musical is penned by Amber Ruffin, Kevin Sciretta, and David Schmoll.

Robin de Jesús, Alyssa Fox, Jelani Remy, More Sing Scott Alan Tunes at Birdland February 5 by Andrew Gans

Alan is also joined by collaborator Ben Cohn for the concert at the famed jazz club.

Simon Burke AO joins the Cast of WICKED in Melbourne as the Wizard

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‘Some Like It Hot’ takes home Grammy Award by Ruthie Fierberg

The original cast recording won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Plus, other Broadway-related wins.