Dorrance Dance dazzles with jazzy Nutcracker by Pauline Adamek

Tinsel merged with Tchaikovsky last Thursday evening when the talented Dorrance Dance troupe took to the Soraya stage to present Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite. It was a fiesta of c…

Theatre News: Folger Theatre Announces Plays and Playwrights for Third Annual Reading Room Festival by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A Four-Day Celebration of Staged Readings in Conversation with Shakespeare. All-Access Passes for the readings and a vibrant lineup of immersive and experimental events go on sale now.   (W…

Theatre News: NextStop Theatre Company Announces Heather Lanza as New Producing Artistic Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Herndon, VA/Washington, DC – NextStop Theatre Company is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Lanza as its new Producing Artistic Director. Lanza, an accomplished NYC-based directo…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Winter 2024 Season by Joel Benjamin

The second premiere was a battle of the sexes duet, “Me, Myself and You,” choreographed by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish to a Duke Ellington song, “In a Sentimental Mood” sung lustrously b…

Theatre Review: ‘Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood’ at Imagination Stage by Julia Tucker

“Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood” is an unconventional adaptation of the classic fairy tale and teems with unbridled exuberance. Based on Mike Artell’s 2001 picture book of the s…

David Foster Brings Betty Boop to Broadway With Upcoming Musical and New Projects by Belaid S

David Foster, the legendary composer and producer, is set to make his mark on Broadway in 2025 with Boop! The

Star-Studded Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Sondheim’s Final Musical Here We Are by Belaid S

The National Theatre has unveiled further casting details for Here We Are, the final musical by legendary composer Stephen Sondheim,

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING To Release Cast Recording

Great news to share for fans of Happy Ending, the new musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. On social media, the show revealed this evening that a cast recording is in the work…

Talkin' Broadway Off-Broadway - "Racecar Racecar Racecar" - 12/15/24 by Michael Dale

The first somewhat off-putting moment playwright Kallan Dana sprinkles into her engaging mixture of naturalism, surrealism, and buddy story titled Racecar Racecar Racecar arrives less than t…

Top 10 K-Dramas of 2024 by Nicole Serratore

Happy Holidays I decided to do a Top 10 list based on what I saw this year (though they may have been released in another year).  I really found it a rough year for dramas.  A lot of thes…

Theatre Review: ‘BAH HUMBUG: A Christmas Carol (Mostly) Improvised!’ at Baltimore Theatre Project by Pamela Steinik

Everyone knows “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, one of the most performed shows of the holiday season. Baltimore Theatre Project takes the show and turns it on its head by offerin…

Concert Review: ‘Cirque Nutcracker’ with Troupe Vertigo and William Langley Conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra by Herb Merrick

This concert, the third in a series of holiday offerings, introduces Baltimore audiences to William Langley, the newly appointed Staff Conductor of the BSO. In this position he will have a b…

Theatre Review: ‘The 36th Annual Nutcracker’ by The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park by Peter Orvetti

The Puppet Co.’s annual presentation of “The Nutcracker” is making its 36th appearance this year, and it continues to be a clever and innovative production that is ideal both to introd…

Theatre Review: ‘An Irish Carol’ at The Keegan Theatre by Teniola Ayoola

If theatre is indeed a reflection of society and offers insights into the culture of a place and its people, then what does Keegan Theatre’s “An Irish Carol” reveal? Set in a cozy Dubl…

Lacking narrative, Wonderbound’s latest doesn’t quite add up by Alice Kaderlan

‘Jolly Moxie’ features live music from the Colorado Jazz Orchestra

Theatre Review: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Adventure Theatre at Glen Echo Park by Peter Orvetti

Some years ago, Adventure Theatre’s then-Artistic Director Michael Bobbitt approached playwright Ken Ludwig and asked him to write a show for the children’s theatre at Glen Echo. Ludwig …

Two Alvin Ailey Productions Head for the Light by Brian Seibert

Hope Boykin’s “Finding Free” and Lar Lubovitch’s “Many Angels” aspire to find higher ground at New York City Center.

‘A Quick 5’ with Armando Durán, Actor in ‘Death on the Nile’ at Arena Stage by Susan Brall

Now playing at Arena Stage is Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile.” This production of Ken Ludwig’s stage adaption of the thriller is directed by Hana S. Sharif. “The play featur…

Eva Noblezada Sets Great Gatsby Departure Date

Patrick Hoffman, Director of Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, to Retire in 2025

INK - Audio Description Performance Clip by Lincoln Center

When Ink made its US premiere in the Rose Theater last month, one of its performances featured live audio description, which provides our guests who are blind or have low vision an opportuni…

This Week on Broadway for December 15, 2024: Adam Lambert in Cabaret by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Adam Lambert in Cabaret, Understudies.org, Duality @ A.R.T./New York Theatres, Ben Jones @ Birdland, Bedlam’s production of…

Astra Wash19Pix Enhance the Anniversary Concert of ONUKA with NAONI Orchestra by Michael Eddy

The anniversary concert of ONUKA, accompanied by the renowned NAONI Orchestra, took place at the October Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine. Astra Wash19Pix fixtures by PROLIGHTS, supplied by Complex-…

Berkshire Onstage: My "Best" of 2024 Theatre by Mark G. Auerbach

My "Best of 2024" for Berkshire Onstage.

Video: Ketanji Brown Jackson's Broadway Debut in & JULIET Mentioned on SNL's Weekend Update

In last night's episode of SNL, Colin Jost joked about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson appearing on Broadway in & Juliet. Watch the mention in the video here!

The Little Foxes review – revival of southern American classic leaves questions unanswered by Arifa Akbar

Young Vic, London Anne-Marie Duff is a ruthless fighter desperate to escape her marriage and home in a production which doesn’t lack for conviction, but whose shocks and stings do not deli…

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- She's The Moment, She's The Face with Bianca Leigh

U Guys, Bianca Leigh is here! In this episode, she shares her journey from performing in small venues to making her Broadway debut. She discusses the significance of her role in 'Oh, Mary!' …

Swan Lake, Sadler's Wells review - 30 years on, as bold and brilliant as ever by Helen Hawkins

Matthew Bourne's masterly reinvention has become a classic itself How do you refresh a masterpiece? Bringing back his first and still greatest hit, Swan Lake, Matthew Bourne seems to have ch…

Nutcracker review – Wonka meets Mary Poppins in English National Ballet’s reboot by Lyndsey Winship

London Coliseum Artistic director Aaron S Watkin oversees a faintly surreal Edwardian setting of dancing chimney sweeps, suffragettes and Liquorice Allsorts in a sweet but not sickly product…

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Whoopi Goldberg in ANNIE?

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg stars as ‘Miss Hannigan’ in the National Tour of Annie's stop at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden through January 5. See wha…

Le Gateau Chocolat: Musicals Mayhem review – dazzling charisma and thundering sonic richness by Arifa Akbar

Soho theatre, London The major showman takes a solo stroll through show tunes, sing alongs and seasonal hits with vocal highlights that leave you gasping for breath Some Christmasses ago, Le…

Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a…

Off-Broadway Review: “The Blood Quilt” at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitze E. Newhouse Theater (Through Sunday, December 29, 2024) by David Roberts

Families of any number, age, or culture often meet for special occasions, some more special than others. Depending on the mix of those above descriptors, these get-togethers result in quite …

Elaine Paige on Sunday Gives You the 'Almost Christmas Edition' 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 is gearing up for the holidays with an a…

Video: Marc Shaiman Visits Original HAIRSPRAY Trio at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

Watch Marc Shaiman reunite with Marissa Jaret Winokur, Laura Bell Bundy, and Kerry Butler at MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW in the video here!

Twelve Days of Christmas: Kristin Chenoweth

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 3 features Kristin Ch…

Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim

While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.

Kristin Chenoweth Calls Out One Million Moms for 'Hate' Following Petition Against WICKED Film

Kristin Chenoweth has called out hate group One Million Moms for starting a petition against the Wicked film for 'pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families, particularly children.'

Top 10 Lists of Top 10 NYC Theater in 2024: Maybe Happy Ending, Oh Mary, Cats by New York Theater

“Maybe Happy Ending”  is the most acclaimed show among theater critics whose lists of top 10 New York theater for 2024 are featured below; it is also the number one choice by far in a …

Young Frankenstein Turns 50 by Trav S.D.

December 15, 1974 was the release date of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Very often, I cite Young Frankenstein as my favorite Mel Brooks comedy, but I actually have three, because Brooks …

John Augustus Stone: The Man Who Gave Us Metamora by Trav S.D.

The date December 15 has a dual significance; it was the birthday of actor and playwright John Augustus Stone (1801-34) and it was also the date of the premiere of his best known play by far…

SWEPT AWAY's Rico LeBron Takes Over Our Instagram Today

Swept Away's Rico LeBron takes over our Instagram today! The takeover occurs on what would have been the production's closing day on Broadway, before their recently announced extension to De…

The Borrowers review – Mary Norton’s classic brought to vivid little-and-large life by Clare Brennan

Hull Truck TheatreThe audience sees above and below the floorboards – with a little help from puppets – as Mark Babych’s production cleverly plays with scale A family forced to flee th…

‘A Sherlock Carol’ brings back Holmes and Scrooge for a second season at Westport Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

"A Sherlock Carol," at Westport Country Playhouse for eight performances Dec. 17-22, brings together two of the most popular characters in literary history.

Get welcome break from the merry as CT university offers adventurous and eye-popping art projects by Christopher Arnott

A wild, adventurous and earsplitting arts weekend at Wesleyan was just what this writer needed to cleanse the palette during the season of holiday shows.

What to stream: MrBeast jumps to TV, Little Big Town’s holiday special and Squid Game: Unleashed by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press The griping Vatican-based thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers kee…

Ken Fallin's Broadway: Jessica Vosk - Times Square Chronicles

... PLAYBILL Ken has produced illustrations for HBO, Showtime, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, American Express, Belvedere Vodka, CBS ...

Sharon D. Clarke discusses The Importance Of Being Earnest | London Theatre Review Podcast by Official London Theatre

Triple Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke discusses playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance Of Being Earnest and what audiences can expect from the show's run at the National Theatre. T…

Sharon D. Clarke discusses The Importance Of Being Earnest | London Theatre Review Podcast by Official London Theatre

Triple Olivier Award winner Sharon D. Clarke discusses playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance Of Being Earnest and what audiences can expect from the show's run at the National Theatre. T…

Book Review: ‘Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words,’ by Michael Owen by Alexandra Jacobs

In “Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words,” Michael Owen offers a sympathetic portrait of the lyricist, overshadowed in a life that had him tending the legacy of his younger sibling George.

“Miss Bennet” Celebrates Women’s Talents in Romantic Comedy—at TheatreWorks by Rachel Norby

Gunderson & Melcon Craft Delightful Sequel to Jane Austen by Rachel Norby “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” a clever comedy, exposes how social class limits women’s rights. Th…