Last month I pointed to research by Colleen Dilenschenider that indicated trust in cultural non-profits has grown since around 2019. Non-profit Quarterly (NPQ) had a short article about simi…
SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 08:52PM"Memory" brought back “Untitled,” a masterpiece from 1978. This work had everything that made Pilobolus the world class dance troupe it became. Choreographed by Pilobolus founders Robb…
SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:42PMStranger Things; Whoopi in Annie; Etc.
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August 7, 2024: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the stage prequel to the hit Netflix series which is a smash in London, will t…
SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:34PMClick below to watch Burks sing “Breathe” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning score.
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:00PM★★★★★ FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, REGENT'S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE As entertaining and poignant as ever, 60 years on
Unique venue adds a new dimension to canonical musical
If I were a ric…
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In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this season, show by show. Today, we continue with the Tony-winning scenic designer of Cats: The Jellicl…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:53PMU.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has just revealed he has just secured a $1.5 million boost in federal funding in pending legislation to complete the expansion of the long soug…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:43PMTheatrely's Off-Broadway reviews of It's Not What It Looks Like by John Collins at SoHo Playhouse and Kara & Emma & Barbara & Miranda by Ariel Stess at The Tank
SOURCE: Theatrely at 04:40PMDerek McLane, Dede Ayite and Natasha Katz are among the Tony Award-winning designers set for the Shakespeare revival.
SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:17PMFaction of Fools Theatre Company specializes in a type of theatrical practice known as commedia dell’arte. Most prevalent in Italy during the Renaissance, this art form leans heavily on st…
SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:07PMFor their follow-up to 2006’s Spring Awakening, composer Duncan Sheik and librettist and lyricist Steven Sater turned to Lewis Carroll’s children’s classic. Set in a bomb shelter durin…
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One of the sinister knock-on effects of religious institutions rejecting queer people is how it encourages so many of them to negate inner faith altogether—to throw out the spiritual baby …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:43PM“Newsies”’ at Other Voices Theatre (OVT) is a night to remember. Under the guidance of Director Ashley Gerhardt, OVT offers a thoughtful glimpse into the power of the little guy agains…
SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:36PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the mega talented, charming and kind actor Alex Joseph Grayson, who is currently…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:31PMOne of the miraculous things about New York City is how much goes on without your ever knowing about it. Every day a piece of art is made, a performance is rehearsed and mounted, or a writer…
SOURCE: Culture Bot at 03:23PMBecause theater lovers love to be dramatic, we constantly divide shows into hits and flops, shows that soar and shows that don’t. But what about all those mid shows—shows that sometimes …
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:21PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: After a brief hiatus your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the extremely candid, funny and talented actor Lucy Freyer,…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:17PMNew cast members are joining Ghost of John McCain Off-Broadway. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:16PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Shanel Bailey, who has been seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon, discussed filming the musical numbers in the new series. Joined by Jason Schmidt and Madiso…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:10PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: This season of Schmigadoon, creator Cinco Paul is bringing audiences into the world of Schmigaco, parodying the musicals of the '60s and '70s like Hair, Cabaret…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:10PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: To celebrate MAMMA MIA!'s 24th birthday today, Thursday 6 April, all new drone footage has been released of the show, with some glimpses behind the scenes as …
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:10PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: This week, Jayke is joined by Broadway's Carrie St. Louis to talk about her incredible theatrical career, including her time as Glinda in Wicked. Carrie shares …
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:07PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: The best of Broadway got miscast this week! MCC's annual event, MISCAST23 took place on April 3, honoring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Vanessa Williams a…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:07PMBrianna Kalisch’s play {In}Tangible will premiere at New York Theatre Row. Using unique storytelling, the show features stilt walking, aerials, juggling and acrobatics.
SOURCE: Forbes at 03:07PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Ann Harada and Jaime Camil are back for a new season of Schmigadoon! The pair discusses why filming the show is like being in a 'theatre company,' hints of thei…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:04PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch Broadway Barbara take a stroll through Shubert Alley and stop by Sardi's to speak about her show Broadway Barbara Live! at Soho Playhouse, beginning perfo…
SOURCE: YouTube at 03:01PMAssembly @ Dance Base, EdinburghSimone’s songs are repurposed in all their glory, essaying a relationship both combative and conciliatory in this show by Rendez-Vous Dance
Is it cheating t…
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From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming new Broadway play, Good Night, Oscar starring Sean Hayes. Watch as the company meets the press n this video!
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:55PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld sat down with Jane Krakowski to discuss her initial reaction to the new season, what it was like honoring musicals like Chicago and Company, why f…
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:54PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Broadway musical Chicago will welcome actress and singer Olivia Holt making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning Monday, April 10 at the A…
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:53PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Marisa Davila and Cheyenne Isabel Wells are creating Grease for a new generation in Rise of the Pink Ladies! Watch a video of two of the new Pink Ladies discuss…
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:53PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: This Thursday, audiences will return to Rydell High for Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, premiering on Paramount Plus. BroadwayWorld sat down with Whittington-…
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:50PMIn the Off Broadway show 'Cellino v. Barnes' the rise and fall of the personal injury legal duo is mined for its comedic potential.
SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:49PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: See photos and videos from Colman Domingo-hosted 'JUICY DISCO' celebration in honor of Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy Fat Ham by James Ijames.
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:49PMManhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PMPleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Bebe Cave dazzles in a slightly overstuffed monologue about fame, sexism and power in Tinseltown
‘A person waiting to be asked to pretend to be a person.” …
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Dr. Mariko Silver—a leader in the fields of philanthropy, education, government, and the arts—as its next President and Chief Executi…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PMEXCLUSIVE: Ghost Of John McCain, the new, upcoming Off Broadway musical satire that finds the late Senator in a very, very strange heaven, has found its cast for characters that include McCa…
SOURCE: Deadline at 01:47PMThe sun will come out Dec. 4 when the hit musical opens at The Theater at MSG.
SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:22PMThe world premiere of Vladimir, a new play by Erika Sheffer directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, has announced initial casting. The MTC production will begin performances at New York Cit…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PMThe world premiere of Vladimir, a new play by Erika Sheffer directed by Tony winner Daniel Sullivan, has announced initial casting. The MTC production will begin performances at New York Cit…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:21PMA new TV spot invites you to the Emerald City with Elphaba and Galinda. Titled 'Welcome to Oz,' the brief video features some new shots from the highly-anticipated film including a close loo…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PMLiza Minnelli, the stage and screen star and daughter of film director Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland, will release her memoir. According to a report in People, the book will be release…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:01PMRoundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PMThe full line-up has been announced for Elsie Fest 2024 and we have all of the details!
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From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Casey Likes will star as “Marty McFly” in the Broadway production of the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical.
SOURCE: YouTube at 12:41PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and ce…
SOURCE: YouTube at 12:40PMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York, New York is officially in rehearsals! The company met the press just last week and BroadwayWorld was there to chat with them about the exciting new mu…
SOURCE: YouTube at 12:39PMStory Pirates, the media company and podcast for kids, has recently released a new summer music album featuring several Broadway alum. The album, titled Key Change World, includes 12 of the …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PMTwo and a half years ago, Aaron Lazar, star of such beloved Broadway shows as Les Miserables, The Last Ship, The Light in the Piazza, and many more, was diagnosed with ALS. When he went publ…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30PMThe talent highlighted in Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report all made a splash in the last year in the worlds of film, television, music, theater and digital, and will be celebrated …
SOURCE: Variety at 12:05PMThe Santa Fe Opera 2024 season has a few performances remaining this year. Located at 301 Opera Dr, Santa Fe, New Mexico, this gorgeous live theater space is open air and elegantly beautiful…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PMElsie Fest, the Broadway-centric music festival co-created and produced by Darren Criss, has announced its lineup, venue and performance details. The event will take place September 8 at Th…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PMRoundabout Theatre Company's world-premiere production of Meghan Kennedy’s The Counter, directed by David Cromer, has completed casting. The show will begin performances at the Laura Pels …
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00PMToday it was announced that Rachel Zegler, global touring artist Lizzy McAlpine, Jordan Fisher, Darren Criss, Tony Award-winner John Gallagher Jr., Will Butler, Joy Woods, and Alaska Thunder…
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From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Candace Cordelia checks in with the newest star of Aladdin on Broadway, Sonya Balsara.
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:56AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Twice a month, Broadway Sessions welcomes a new Broadway cast/singers to perform, play games with the audience, engage in ridiculous interviews, open mic and ce…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AMWe’re spoiled for choice when it comes to magic practitioners in Chicago, but David Parr is always a good bet for a fun and thought-provoking night out. His current Wednesday-night show at…
SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:54AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: An all new video has been released, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the photoshoot capturing the new artwork for AIN’T TOO PROUD. Check out the vide…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:52AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the incredibly talented, funny and charismatic musical director and conductor, Dan Micciche, …
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:52AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: The upcoming UK tour of The Spongebob Musical has released an all new sneak peek video featuring members of the cast! The video, which features the show's openi…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:51AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Look mom, I’m on BroadwayWorld! On the latest episode of Oh My Pod You Guys, Jayke shares the hottest Broadway news in their new segment, The BroadwayWorld Re…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:51AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Get a first look at footage of the world premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club's The Best We Could!
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:50AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Graham Phillips and Krystina Alabado are currently starring in Pasadena Playhouse's production of Sunday in the Park with George and were recently joined in the…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:47AMJOB, Max Wolf Friedlich's suspenseful two-hander starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, celebrated its Broadway opening at the Hayes Theater on July 30. Directed by Michael Herwitz, the…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AMHadestown has found the full cast to lead a new North American tour, launching this October. Performances are scheduled to begin October 3 at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, CT. The show…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:44AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Get a first look at production footage of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky.
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:40AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch Gloria and Emilio Estefan discuss how the tour of ON YOUR FEET is different from the Broadway show, and the musical's themes of diversity and perseverance.
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld's Kid Critics got & Juliet on Broadway and they are telling us what they thought in this video!
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:31AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: Parade officially began previews last night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th St), before a sold-out audience. Tony Award-winner Ben Platt and Mi…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:31AMForbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song has completed casting for its upcoming off-Broadway run at Theater555. Directed by creator Gerard Alessandrini with musical staging by Gerry McIn…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:20AMYour Lie in April, is an adaption of a Manga favourite story, brings to life the poignant story of Kōsei Arima, a young piano prodigy, and his inability to play following his mother’s de…
SOURCE: YouTube at 11:19AMThe cast has been announced for the Off-Broadway premiere of Gerard Alessandrini’s FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: Merrily We Stole A Song, which opens on Thursday, September 19th. Learn more about th…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AMAdditional members of the creative team have been announced for Tony Award winning director Kenny Leon’s new production of William Shakespeare’s Othello.
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Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the initial casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winnin…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:44AMEGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg will play Miss Hannigan in New York over the holidays as part of the national tour of Annie. The tour of the musical about the big-hearted, red-headed orphan will…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:43AMThe full design team has been announced for the upcoming Kenny Leon-helmed production of Othello, starring Denzel Washington (Othello), Jake Gyllenhaal (Iago) and Molly Osborne (Desdemona)…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:38AM11 PhotosAcclaimed Wolf Hall Double-Bill Plays Broadway; See the Pics Here! View All ...
SOURCE: Google at 10:31AMFollowing the wildly successful First North American Tour, which played to nearly two million fans across 85 cities, a new tour of Hadestown will launch this October allowing the Tony®- a…
SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:29AMWhen Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home after his father’s death, he finds his mother remarried to his uncle and his father’s spine-chilling apparition roaming the palace grounds. C…
SOURCE: YouTube at 10:18AMWhoopi Goldberg will play Madison Square Garden this holiday season with a touring production of the popular musical Annie. She’ll play the villainous Miss Hannigan, who runs an orphanage…
SOURCE: Deadline at 10:13AMUnderbelly Cowgate, EdinburghCharli Cowgill and Laurie Ward revisit an article by the author of The Female Eunuch in this thought-provoking hour
‘Thank you so much for all you have done fo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:10AMFollowing its first successful tour, a new tour of Hadestown will launch this October. Over 40 dates have been announced at this time, with performances beginning October 3, 2024, at the P…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:09AMThe muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.
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In “Someone Spectacular,” Domenica Feraud skewers group therapy and the futility of sharing trauma in a fishbowl.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:59AMDisney announced a streaming profit for the first time Wednesday, and with price increases on their way and increased content offerings, CEO Bob Iger said he expects additional growth to com…
SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:54AMRoles (15) ; Lettice and Lovage Playbill - Dec 1990, Lettice and Lovage Opened March 25, 1990. as Lettice Douffet (Original) ; Night and Day Playbill - ...
SOURCE: Google at 09:51AMAssembly George Square, EdinburghShe was chewed up and spat out by the US, but now the TikTok sensation gets to tell her story in this slick production
With her TikTok series a smash during …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:45AMThe company intends to resume performances Jan. 28 – The Second Girl at 7 PM and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Playbill.com ...
SOURCE: Google at 09:43AMFifty years ago today, when Philippe Petit made his famous tightrope walk between the Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center, I find it probable that he didn’t do know that another…
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:19AMRobe Lighting France announces that Jean-Marc Farré has joined their team as the regional manager for the vast southern area of France, encompassing Bordeaux in the east to Lyon in the west…
SOURCE: PLSN at 09:12AMThe iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago and New York City this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 thro…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AMPROLIGHTS' Halu Pix illuminated the 24th edition of the Mawazine Festival, the largest festival in Africa and the second largest in the world, organized by the Maroc Cultures association. Th…
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The power and flexibility of Avolites’ D9 lighting console and an Avolites AI Qgen media server (with another for hot backup) running Avo’s proprietary Synergy protocol – which works w…
SOURCE: PLSN at 08:56AMThe Adam Hall Group is continuing the expansion of its international distribution network. With immediate effect, Ningbo Komi Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd., will handle the exclusive distr…
SOURCE: PLSN at 08:48AMAV Stumpfl’s media server platform, PIXERA, is the backbone to the creative Elektra opera at Festspielhaus Baden-Baden. The recent production of Elektra at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, w…
SOURCE: PLSN at 08:44AMIn the final part of this Q&A series, the Wing’s president and CEO proposes a necessary reframing of the arts in American society and how to start.
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SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 08:18AMProducers Carolyn Rossi Copeland Productions Inc. and Crossroads Live North America announced today that the iconic Tony Award-winning musical Annie is returning to Chicago and New York City…
SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 08:00AMExpressive dance capably performed in a natural setting, a free price tag and a forty-five-minute run time make “Portal” an exceptional choice for summertime family fun.
SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AMJonathan Alsberry is choreographing the finale for this year’s “Dance for Life,” an annual fundraiser to alleviate the cost of health care for dance professionals. Danced by artists ac…
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The Walt Disney Co. turned a profit in its streaming business a quarter earlier than anticipated, and beat Wall Street expectations as its entertainment business soared in the company’s fi…
SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:53AMPark theatre, LondonTawni O’Dell’s raw, reflective account of real-life trauma is more diary than drama, making for an often jarring production
When her daughter was raped, novelist Tawn…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:44AMAt long last, the immersive titan Sleep No More, will—well—sleep no more. The long-running New York immersive theater piece will close this fall, pending another extension. So what will …
SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 06:39AMIn between trips to the theater, we get our fix by watching videos of theater songs. Here are some of the things we've had on repeat lately (in no particular order):
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SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in acti…
SOURCE: YouTube at 06:26AMFrom BroadwayWorld's Archive: The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ celebrates its first anniversary on Broadway as Black History Month begins today, Wednesday, February 1st. Check o…
SOURCE: YouTube at 06:24AMThe Chameleons are coming to the Space Ballroom on Friday with a live rendition of its 1986 "Strange Times" album. The British post-punk band has also been working on new recordings.
SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AMRise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 7, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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