HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos

After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.

Queensland Theatre reveals 2025 season

The post Queensland Theatre reveals 2025 season appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

11 Most Produced Plays in the United States by New York Theater

Below is the annual list of the most produced plays and musicals this season, from American Theater Magazine, with links to those shows whose NYC productions I reviewed. This list was culled…

Tom Kitt, Liz Calloway, Orfeh Join West Bank Cafe Benefit Concert

Broadway stars will take the stage for a gala aimed at revitalizing the historic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Joins Creative Team of HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF World Premiere

Radiohead's Thom Yorke has teamed up with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's HAMLET, blending innovative music and theatrical direction.

No Love Songs: Meet the Directors by Goodspeed Musicals

Meet the directors of the new musical No Love Songs: Andrew Panton & Tashi Gore. No Love Songs Sept 27 - Oct 20, 2024 Goodspeed Musicals The Terris Theatre, Chester CT Learn More: https://…

Pins and Needles review – a teasing, tricksy tale of vaccinations, from smallpox to Covid by Kate Wyver

Kiln theatre, LondonThis Q&A-based delve into the politics of vaccination is a fascinating, thorny and sometimes wilfully opaque take on a divisive topic for our times Rob Drummond tells…

Hamlet Hail to the Thief: Thom Yorke revisits Radiohead album for Shakespeare show by Chris Wiegand

Stage production in Manchester will orchestrate the band’s 2003 recording to ‘chime with the underlying grief and paranoia’ of the tragedy Thom Yorke is to rework Radiohead’s album H…

CHEYENNE JACKSON: “SIGNS OF LIFE” AT 54 BELOW by Ron Fassler

Cabaret Review by Ron Fassler . . . I’ve never had the pleasure until the other night at 54 Below of seeing Cheyenne Jackson onstage. Well aware of his talents, and having seen him in such…

A Fairly Odd Musical – A Gen Z Delight by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Walter Murphy with Catherine Kemm . . .  Every time I see a show I learn something. After seeing A Fairly Odd Musical! at the Jerry Orbach Theater I learned that there are…

Thom Yorke to Premiere Hamlet Musical, Set to the Music of Radiohead, in 2025 by Darryn King

A theatrical mashup of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and the music of Radiohead, deconstructed and reorchestrated by Thom Yorke, will premiere in the U.K. in 2025. Fusing theater, music and movemen…

Allison Russell is our next Persephone by Hadestown

Allow her to introduce herself: Allison Russell will be making her Broadway debut as Persephone starting November 12th.

Me leaving work early to see Wicked on November 22 by BroadwayWorld

The Wicked movie is almost here! See more on BroadwayWorld.com.

Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" at the DCPA by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Get ready for a fun-filled musical experience, leaping from the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Fl…

‘OPERATION MINCEMEAT’ TARGETS GOLDEN THEATRE by Philip Boroff

EXCLUSIVE: Producers of Operation Mincemeat  are raising at least $11.5 million to transfer the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning musical to Broadway, according to financial docum…

The Nation’s Politics Are Dramatic. Now Its Dramas Are Political. by Michael Paulson

For the second year in a row, a play about the Constitution is the most-staged in America. And a farce about a terrible president is also pretty popular.

Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Meets the Press

See photos of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more from the cast of Death Becomes her on Broadway meeting the press. Preview performances begin Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fo…

Video: Colman Domingo Shares Why He Has Been Away From the Stage

Despite gaining success and recognition on Broadway, Colman Domingo has turned his attention to screen projects in recent years. On a new episode of The A24 Podcast, the actor explained why …

Theatre Review: ‘Exception to the Rule’ at Studio Theatre by Anne Valentino

Dramas about high school students often center on the catastrophic issues that trouble younger generations today. These are generally bigger-picture issues. While certainly incredibly worthw…

Broadway to be included in Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards by Michael Abourizk

Nominations for the 2025 honors will be announced in December.

Go Inside the Launch of ¡Viva! Broadway at the Museum of Broadway by Broadway.com

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Broadway League and Museum of Broadway are presenting a special exhibit celebrating Latiné and Hispanic heritage on Broadway. At ¡Viva! Broadway—…

Maria Friedman, Legacy: Sondheim Specialist Returns with (another) Masterful Salute by Steven Suskin

The director of the recent "Merrily We Roll Along" is back in town, singing Sondheim at Café Carlyle The post Maria Friedman, Legacy: Sondheim Specialist Returns with (another) Masterful Sa…

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

Playbill Announces 140th Anniversary Retro Covers. https://playbill.com/article/playbill-is-going-retro-to-celebrate-our-140th-anniversary-in-october.

Tori Spelling Reveals She Would Say 'Yes' to Doing Broadway

Tori Spelling may have Broadway in her future! In a new interview, the actress, who was just eliminated from Season 33 of Dancing With the Stars with her partner Pasha Pashkov, told a repor…

Video: Kristen Bell Reveals Which Musicals Her Daughter Wanted to See for Her First Broadway Trip

Kristen Bell visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss starring in her latest film project Nobody Wants This. Also on the show, the performer told Meyers about a recent weeke…

Theatre Review: ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

For over 100 years, Winnie the Pooh has captured the hearts of young and old. Through inspiring tales, this renowned bear has taught many generations about the importance of friendship and l…

Theatre Review: ‘Veronica’s Room’ presented by Rockville Little Theatre at F.Scott Fitzgerald Theatre by Ronald Malone

“Veronica’s Room,” written by Ira Levin (the author of “Rosemary’s Baby),” is a short, mystery thriller that debuted on October 1, 1973 to mixed reviews. Currently being presente…

Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation

A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only indust…

The Top 20* Most-Produced Playwrights of the 2024-25 Season by American Theatre Editors

Kate Hamill and Rajiv Joseph tie for the top spot on a diverse list of dramatists and adaptors (*23 due to ties).

The Top 10* Most-Produced Plays of the 2024-25 Season by American Theatre Editors

Heidi Schreck's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' tops the list for the second year in a row (*11 due ties).

Concord Theatricals promotes Caroline Barnard by Michael Abourizk

Barnard will serve as the licensing house’s executive vice president of business and legal affairs.

Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan perform at the Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music, Eric Clapton will perform with Jimmie Vaughan at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM…

Christopher Allen & Tyrone Savage play Mario Kart by Stratford Festival

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London Assurance (Official Trailer) | Stratford Festival 2024 by Stratford Festival

“A brilliant vehicle to showcase the comedic chops of the Stratford Festival ensemble.” – Toronto Star Come see London Assurance on stage until October 25 ➡️https://www.stratfordf…

Darren Criss, Helen J Shen and More on Their Lonely Robot Musical Maybe Happy Ending by Broadway.com

Do androids dream of falling in love? Nine years after its world premiere in South Korea, the musical Maybe Happy Ending—a heartwarming new musical about two lonely robots in South Korea, …

Photos: Eartha Kitt Collectible Doll Now Available to Order

The Eartha Kitt estate has collaborated with renowned fashion doll designers and marketers, Integrity Toys, to bring to life the Eartha Kitt doll. Take a look at photos here!

Christopher Ashley will be Roundabout Theatre Company’s new artistic director by Michael Abourizk

Ashley is La Jolla Playhouse’s longtime artistic director.

Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items a…

L Morgan Lee, Sasha Velour & More to be Featured in 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL

Breaking the Binary Theatre revealed the programming for the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival will continue the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of p…

LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil Is A Mesmerising Journey Through Mexico’s Magic Premieres in Brisbane by Sean McLoughlin

Last night, Cirque du Soleil dazzled Brisbane with the breathtaking premiere of LUZIA under the iconic Big Top near the

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, September 26-October 2, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

Closing out September with new exhibitions from Academy of Natural Sciences and Please Touch, and festivals in Fishtown, LOVE Park, and Passyunk Ave, and poetry in Germantown. Kyle V. Hiller…

19 Questions with Casey Nicholaw | The Book of Mormon by The Book Of Mormon

In the latest episode of BOM’s 19 Questions, the INCREDIBLE Casey Nicholaw (Co-Director, Choreographer) talks about working with Mike Nichols on Spamalot, the one essential dance step ever…

19 Questions with Scott Pask | The Book of Mormon by The Book Of Mormon

In the latest episode of BOM’s 19 Questions, the INCREDIBLE Scott Pask (Scenic Design) talks about his approach to set design, his dream dinner guests, and how he really feels about seeing…

Take a Peek at Rehearsals for & Juliet's North American Tour by Broadway.com

& Juliet, the musical that combines the pop hits of Max Martin with a feminist sorta sequel to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, embarked on its North American tour this month at Baltimo…

Christopher Ashley Will Be Roundabout Theatre Company's Next Artistic Director by Hayley Levitt

Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse for the past 17 years, will be the next Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company. He will begin his tenur…

Apply Today to Become a Broadway Across America/BTC Apprentice by Broadway.com

Applications are now being accepted for the fourth annual Broadway Across America/BTC Regional Apprenticeship program, sponsored by the John Gore Organization. Positions are available in a v…

Delco Horror Haven Invasion brings horror shorts and more to Media by Stephen Silver

The Delco Horror Haven Invasion is a two-day film festival that looks to keep horror movies in Delaware County. Stephen Silver previews.

Roundabout, With 3 Broadway Theaters, Finds Leader in California by Michael Paulson

Christopher Ashley, the artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse and a Tony winner for “Come From Away,” will run the large New York nonprofit.

Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Stars in ALBANY ROAD Trailer

The official trailer has been released for Albany Road, a new film from writer/director Christine Swanson starring Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield.

Photos: Jamaal Fields-Green in MJ on Tour

This summer, Jamaal Fields-Green assumed the title role of ‘MJ’ after achieving the distinction of being the first and only person to have played the role in all three global productio…

Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 seaso…

HELL'S KITCHEN's Original Broadway Cast Album Hits #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums Chart

The HELL’S KITCHEN’s Original Broadway Cast Album has hit #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums chart. HELL’S KITCHEN is a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, whose son…

Christopher Ashley Named Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company by Caitlin Huston

Christopher Ashley, the longtime artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse, will take over as artistic director of Roundabout Theatre Company on Broadway.  He will begin his tenure in July 20…

Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.

Tony-Winning Director Christopher Ashley Named Artistic Director Of Roundabout Theatre Company, Latest Shake-Up In NYC’s Nonprofit World by Greg Evans

In the third major shake-up of leadership in New York’s non-profit theater world in recent months, the Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award-winning director Christopher…

Roundabout Theatre Company Names ‘Come From Away’ Tony Winner Christopher Ashley as Artistic Director by Rebecca Rubin

Christopher Ashley, the Tony-winning director of “Come From Away,” has been appointed as the new artistic director of Roundabout Theatre Company. Ashley has spent the past 17 years as th…

Report From The Underground: A New Iranian Theatre by Ali Mansouri

For many Iranians, the contemporary history of the country is divided into before and after September 16, 2022, the day Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old young woman, was killed in the custody of t…

The Sound of Music at Asheville Community Theatre by Daniel Walton

While the production loses its footing in a few places, it generally guides audiences to satisfying views of the musical's iconic vistas.

AOTO Unveils Innovative LED Display Solutions at IBC 2024 by Michael Eddy

  AOTO made a significant impact at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2024 in Amsterdam, showcasing a range of advanced LED display solutions for broadcast, virtual production…

KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Coming to U.S. Theaters

Kiss Me, Kate, the recent West End revival starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be hitting U. S. movie theaters starting on November 17. As previously reported, the film recording w…

Y la Bamba by Lincoln Center

Making their Lincoln Center debut, the genre-defying band Y la Bamba fuses Indie pop and Mexican folk music into a global, experimental sound. Led by Luz Elena Mendoza, NPR Music says: "Mend…

Chicago's Alyssa Milano, Cabaret's Auli’i Cravalho & Adam Lambert and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

New stars are taking the stage every day and The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is catching up with them all. Nineties TV darling Alyssa Milano made her Broadway debut as Chicago’s Roxie…

Festival d’Automne in Paris Honors Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie by Laura Cappelle

A retrospective in Paris honors Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mroué, whose theater works have examined the region’s troubles for decades.

7 Saturday Night Live Cast Members with Ties to Greater Cleveland

She later starred in Dream On in the '90s, and even returned to Cleveland for 2006 Cleveland Play House production Well, according to playbill.com.

Modesto native cast in 'truly a dream role' in 'Les Misérables' North American tour

... Playbill.com. She will begin performing in the musical, based on the Victor Hugo novel, on Oct. 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. There are no California ...

Playbill Is Going Retro to Celebrate Our 140th Anniversary in October

Attendees will get one of four special, commemorative Legacy covers, each paying tribute to the different historical eras of Playbill and Broadway.

Q&A: IC professor gets call to write Playbill essay - The Ithacan

... Playbill for ". Kaeleigh Banda. Associate professor Chris Holmes was selected to be a contributing writer of the Playbill for “Never Let Me Go,” a ...

‘His Romeo even impressed the school bullies’: stars of stage on the power of drama in schools by Interviews By Kate Wyver

Being taught drama can transform your life. Actor David Oyelowo, writer James Graham, set designer Es Devlin and more recall their own awakenings – and their inspirational, unforgettable t…

No apologies and not particularly funny: Ellen DeGeneres’s shameless return to standup by Brian Logan

Four years after accusations of a toxic workplace culture torpedoed her talkshow, the star once dubbed ‘the most hated woman in America’ is attempting a comeback via Netflix. If you want…

Here in America review – Miller and Kazan test the bonds of friendship in McCarthy-era witch-hunt drama by Arifa Akbar

Orange Tree theatre, LondonDavid Edgar’s play on the anti-communist Hollywood blacklists of the 1950s is clunky in its set-up, but offers a lively take on the personal politics of art and …

Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book …

Lindsay Mendez and J. Alex Brinson Welcome Baby Daughter

Lindsay Mendez and husband J. Alex Brinson have welcomed a daughter! This is the couple's second daughter. Learn more about the happy news and see what Mendez had to say about the birth of h…

Ghost of John McCain by Joseph Pisano

If, to paraphrase Mark Twain, a liar's greatest enemy is laughter, then the new musical comedy "Ghost of John McCain" is certainly no friend of Donald Trump. It's also not a hagiography of t…

Julia Roberts to Narrate Audiobook of Lisa Marie Presley’s Posthumous Memoir by Lexy Perez

Julia Roberts will narrate the audiobook of Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, it was announced Wednesday. The actress will narrate alongside Presley�…

Tom Andersen-Cruel Summer by Tom Andersen

Now that we've just finished another summer, I thought I'd post my video of "Cruel Summer". For those of a certain age, you may remember the wonderful 1980's original by Banarama. Though the…

For National Comic Book Day: A Finding Aid for the Comic Books of Travalanche by Trav S.D.

Happy National Comic Book Day! We sieze the occasion to present you with a handy finding aid for all the comic book series we have written about on Travalanche. (Did your grandmother used to…

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis by Eyal Solomon

Music Review by Marilyn Lester… When the Wynton Marsalis-led Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JALCO) is in Rose Hall, the venue is known as the House of Swing. That appellation was never …

Photos: Meet the Cast of Michael R. Jackson's TEETH

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy TEETH is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Check out photos from a special sneak peek here!

Video: Lady Gaga Shares Sample of New Song From JOKER Album 'Harlequin'

Lady Gaga has shared a sample of her recently announced album Harlequin with a brand new video featuring vocals from one of the new songs. The album is a companion to the film Joker: Folie �…

When the Bleeding Stops / Because I Can review – unexpectedly joyful reflection on menopause by Lyndsey Winship

The Place, London Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir warmly narrates her own story of renewal after feeling her personal and professional life was over Contemporary dance about the menopause? A dan…

Your 2025 Musicals: GODDESS & THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

“The Beacon” Shines a Light Into a Dark Family History by Eyal Solomon

Theater review by Carole Di Tosti… In Nancy Harris’ The Beacon, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull, we witness a family drama that grows more complex in its unraveling. Son Colm (Zach App…

Sidekicked From Boca Stage Shows Us The Tears of a Clown by Bill Hirschman

Acting is not easy, or more people would do it, but imagine having to create not just a make-believe character, but a person who not only existed in real life, but was loved and adored by fa…

Video: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, & More Celebrate the Story of WICKED in New Featurette

A new featurette has been released, offering a deeper look into the themes and magic that are featured in the long-awaited adaptation. The video offers new behind-the-scenes footage from the…

Musicals Goddess and The Seat of Our Pants to Open at the Public Theater in 2025 by Hayley Levitt

The Public Theater has added two musicals to its 2025 roster: the New York premiere of Goddess, inspired by the African myth of Marimba, opening in spring 2025; and The Seat of Our Pants,�…

Video: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Performs 'Rhapsody in Blue' With Boston Symphony Orchestra

At the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2024 Concert for the City, Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Boston Pops. Check out the video!

Review Roundup: SOME LIKE IT HOT Kicks Off National Tour

Performances are now underway for the National Tour of Some Like It Hot, which kicked off in Schenectady. The tour will continue on to play 30+ cities across North America. Read the reviews …

Video: Gerard Alessandrini Breaks Down the Origins of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY

Gerard Alessandrini’s beloved tradition is back this season with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, which opened just last week at THEATER555. In this video, he chats more about …

Monte Cristo by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

However, in the sweeping new musical epic retitled Monte Cristo, canny and adept librettist Peter Kellogg ("Desperate Measures," "Penelope") has streamlined the story, reduced the number of …

Theatrical Mustang: Sandy Sahar Gooen Wants You to Transpose by American Theatre Editors

This month Woodzick discusses musical parody and gender-expansive revivals with an artist who researches vocal pedagogy.

Voces y Votos by Gabriela

With apt new comedies programmed around election seasons, theatre companies have been complicating audience notions of the Latine vote and community.

Photos: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL on Broadway

Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where it is getting ready for opening night on Mo…

Video: Josh Gad Talks Working With Mel Brooks on SPACEBALLS 2

Josh Gad visited Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to discuss some of his projects, which include co-writing Spaceballs 2, the long-awaiting sequel to Mel Brooks' comedy. Brooks returns as produc…

New Musicals GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Join The Public Theater's 2025 Season

The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street…

50 Years Ago: “The Mutations” a.k.a. “Freakmaker” by Trav S.D.

September 25, 1974 was the release date of the horror film The Mutations a.k.a. Freakmaker. The Mutations is the farthest thing from a classic, even (arguably) a horror classic, but it has i…

Leah Hing: First Female Chinese-American Pilot — and Vaudevillian by Trav S.D.

Leah Hing (1907-2001) was the first female Chinese-American pilot. The Oregon aviatrix got her pilot’s license in 1934, and she definitely stunted with flying circuses, but the real reason…

Photos: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens Off-Broadway

The new satirical musical, Ghost of John McCain, officially opened off-Broadway last night at the SoHo Playhouse. Check out photos from opening night here!

Broadway Grosses w/e 9/22/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 9/22/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

Nick Fradiani on Bringing Neil's Story to America | 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 tour in North America. Tickets now on sale! Get your tickets today. Learn more…

Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves review – full-blooded fairytale leaps for the jugular by Mark Fisher

New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeThe pack prowls the stage and falls from the sky in this dark and dynamic production combining Carter’s rich gothic language with impressive aerial skills The…

Photos: Sneak Peek Inside Rehearsals For SWEPT AWAY

All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away�…

Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.

“The Ghost of John McCain”: A Haunting We Will Go by Ron Fassler

Theatre Review by Ron Fassler . . .  Political satire isn’t an easy thing to pull off. Ask the folks at Saturday Night Live who’ve been doing it for fifty years (and those are just sk…

Photos: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opens First National Tour

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical officially launched its First National Tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on September 24, 2024. Check out al…

Dance Top 5: October 2024 by Sharon Hoyer

Dance flourishes in October, from the Joffrey's latest epic to the exciting new mini-festival 3320 and so much more between.

Playwright Jen Silverman and director Jack O’Brien go inside their collaboration on ‘The Roommate’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The starry play’s other power couple sounds off about their creative partnership.

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Joy and Jordan Leaving ‘The Notebook’ for ‘Gypsy,’ Aisha Jackson to Replace Joy as Middle Allie, Rob Marshall to Direct New ‘Guys and Dolls’ Movie Since 2016, “Today on Broadwa…

CORIOLANUS Olivier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

POLITICAL ECHOES, CLASS ARROGANCE, THRILLS        The award for ExIt  of the Year goes to the magnificent David Oyelowo, tearing up the central aisle  of the Olivier in a fury as the f…

Broadway Pipeline: September 25, 2024 by Theatrical Index

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" by JK

Play It Again: Oklahoma!'s "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from sever…

Sit down, you're rockin' the boat with this news! https://playbill.com/article/rob-marshall-will-direct ...

Sit down, you're rockin' the boat with this news! playbill.com/artic… Rob Marshall Will Direct Updated Guys and Dolls Movie Musical. playbill.com.

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https://assets.playbill.com/videos/Discovery/Great-. Playbill: Broadway, Off-Broadway, London News, Listings and Tickets. https://i.seadn.io/gae/H ...

Sex Education star cast in Harry Potter-inspired one man play

The production will be Asa Butterfield’s first ever theatre role

Four CT arts organizations awarded over $100K in grants to serve underserved communities by Christopher Arnott

Four Connecticut arts non-profits received grants from ArtsHERE, a new initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts, to expand access to arts participation.

What to stream: Catching up on recent movie, TV highlights by Tribune News Service

September has brought a variety of new releases on streaming services, but sometimes the best of the best can be hard to sift through. Whether you’re in the mood for a new film, series or …

Historic CT theater to undergo renovations to make facility more accessible for all by Christopher Arnott

The Goodspeed Opera House will soon be undergoing some of the biggest renovations in the building’s 148-year history, many to meet ADA standards.

Coriolanus review: Blockbuster Shakespeare with David Oyelowo on formidable form by Alice Saville

Lyndsey Turner’s production sounds a warning about the dangers of elitism, with contemporary debates about monuments and stolen treasures the backdrop of her confident production

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

First Look: Peter and the Starcatcher Australia inside the rehearsal room by Aussie Theatre

The smash hit Broadway production, New York Times Critics Pick, and winner of 5 Tony Awards Peter and the Starcatcher

Queensland Theatre launches its star-studded Season 2025 program, with eight mainstage productions! by Aussie Theatre

From courtrooms to saloons, outback towns to the corridors of power, Queensland Theatre stokes a reignited love of theatre with

Full Casting Revealed for UK and Ireland Tour of Mary Poppins by Belaid S

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical have officially announced the complete cast for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the

Global Superstar Katy Perry announces the lifetimes tour by Aussie Theatre

TEG DAINTY announced today that one of the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry, is set to embark

Good Sign When Funders Reflect On Their Programs and Practices by Joe Patti

h/t Artsjournal.com which posted a story about the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s (GPAC) heartfelt admission that it hadn’t been an effective administrator of arts programs. CEO Patri…

Photos: Stars Turn Out for Gingold Group's 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala

See photos from inside the Gingold Theatrical Group 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala. The evening honored Broadway composing team Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty with the Golden Shamrock Award…

Photos: Meet the Cast of JERSEY BOYS CAST At Paper Mill Playhouse

The cast of Jersey Boys at New Jersey's Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse met the press this week and BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate the first show of Paper Mill’s 2024-2025…

IMPRESSIONS: Shindig - A Social Gathering with Dance Presented by Forza Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"Forza Dance’s second annual Shindig: a social gathering with dance, superbly captures the momentum of the multi-faceted arts organization. Forza, founded by choreographer Michaella Barron…